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[Q] Unninstalled some system aplications by accident in Android

Hello, i have rooted my Samsung Galaxy Ace (S5830) mainly with the purpose of removing the tons of bloatware my operator so kindly put on my phone.
So yesterday downloaded Titanium backup, and did the backup and removed the following applications:
Code:
- All posts 1.0
- All Share 1.1.0
- Apoio a Cliente 1.0 (Custumer support)
- Google Talk 1.3
- Music Shop 5.0.15
- Social Hub 1.00.10.101
- Thinkfree Office 2.0.110222
The problem with unninstalling this was that a few system applications got unninstalled aswell, and even after recuperating all of the above programs with my backup they appear as uninstalled:
Code:
- com.android.audioTuning
- com.broadcom.bt.app
- com.sec.android.appGpsSetup2
- com.sec.android.app.samsungapps.una
- com.sec.app.OmaCP
- com.wipereceiver
- pl.com.samsung
My questions are as follow:
1) Is any of the files that got unninstalled accidentally important? And if so, how can i recuperate them.
2) How do i know exactly what i am unnisntaling in the future so i dont get any more surprises
Thank you in advance,
dpkPT

if any of your Frnds are using the same mobile with same os . First root that. Mobile and install titanium backup pro From black mart. And backup all the things you unfortunately deleted and send that backup files to your mobile via bluetooth and you also install that titanium backup pro . If you install titanium backup pro a folder will be created and move that files to that folder and install it . To solve this in future backup all the items using titanium backup pro
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i had thought of getting those files of some other phone. But the only friend that also has an Ace is a diferent model (s5839i wich uses andrid 2.3.6) than mine ( s5830 android 2.3.5). Will the files be compatible?

anyone?

I wouldn't install system files from a different version. You can hunt around and try to find a factory image for your model and use Odin to flash it. Then, start from scratch. Or, if there are any custom ROM's available for your phone, flash that and you won't have to worry about the system files. Rule of thumb for next time..if you don't know what it is, you probably shouldn't delete it!

In addition to that. One of the beauty things with Titanium Backup Pro is that you can "Freeze" apps to see if there is any detrimental effects by not having the run. If so, then you can "defrost" them. When in doubt, don't uninstall no matter how much you think it is bloat.
I am asking another RC to come in here that owns an Ace and see if he can help you. Could take a little time as he is on the other side of the world from me.

lowandbehold said:
I wouldn't install system files from a different version. You can hunt around and try to find a factory image for your model and use Odin to flash it. Then, start from scratch. Or, if there are any custom ROM's available for your phone, flash that and you won't have to worry about the system files. Rule of thumb for next time..if you don't know what it is, you probably shouldn't delete it!
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I thought uninstalling bloatware was the same as unninstalling a normal aplication. I didnt unninstall anything i didnt know what it was, it just happened that those processes got unninstaled togheder with the bloatware without me even noticing. It would be nice if titanium backup would tell me all that is being unninstaled, so i dont get another surprise like this. Example: " You are unninstalling Crap Bloatware v2.0. Be warned that along with this the following processes will be unninstalled aswell: com.importantsystemthing, com.sec.blabla. Are you sure you want to continue?"
Woodrube said:
In addition to that. One of the beauty things with Titanium Backup Pro is that you can "Freeze" apps to see if there is any detrimental effects by not having the run. If so, then you can "defrost" them. When in doubt, don't uninstall no matter how much you think it is bloat.
I am asking another RC to come in here that owns an Ace and see if he can help you. Could take a little time as he is on the other side of the world from me.
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Couldnt install titanium backup pro yet. Tells me my key is invalid.
Kinda learned my lesson. Leaving the rest of the bloatware in the phone. (Still get annoyed every time i look at it though ) Thanks! No prob with the time, so far i havent noticed any problem in my Ace from the lack of those processes.

dpkPT said:
I thought uninstalling bloatware was the same as unninstalling a normal aplication. I didnt unninstall anything i didnt know what it was, it just happened that those processes got unninstaled togheder with the bloatware without me even noticing. It would be nice if titanium backup would tell me all that is being unninstaled, so i dont get another surprise like this. Example: " You are unninstalling Crap Bloatware v2.0. Be warned that along with this the following processes will be unninstalled aswell: com.importantsystemthing, com.sec.blabla. Are you sure you want to continue?"
Couldnt install titanium backup pro yet. Tells me my key is invalid.
Kinda learned my lesson. Leaving the rest of the bloatware in the phone. (Still get annoyed every time i look at it though ) Thanks! No prob with the time, so far i havent noticed any problem in my Ace from the lack of those processes.
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Hmm..I have never had issues with TB uninstalling anything that I didn't select. Just out of curiousity...what makes you think it is uninstalled?

dpkPT said:
Hello, i have rooted my Samsung Galaxy Ace (S5830) mainly with the purpose of removing the tons of bloatware my operator so kindly put on my phone.
So yesterday downloaded Titanium backup, and did the backup and removed the following applications:
Code:
- All posts 1.0
- All Share 1.1.0
- Apoio a Cliente 1.0 (Custumer support)
- Google Talk 1.3
- Music Shop 5.0.15
- Social Hub 1.00.10.101
- Thinkfree Office 2.0.110222
The problem with unninstalling this was that a few system applications got unninstalled aswell, and even after recuperating all of the above programs with my backup they appear as uninstalled:
Code:
- com.android.audioTuning
- com.broadcom.bt.app
- com.sec.android.appGpsSetup2
- com.sec.android.app.samsungapps.una
- com.sec.app.OmaCP
- com.wipereceiver
- pl.com.samsung
My questions are as follow:
1) Is any of the files that got unninstalled accidentally important? And if so, how can i recuperate them.
2) How do i know exactly what i am unnisntaling in the future so i dont get any more surprises
Thank you in advance,
dpkPT
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1. It doesn't seem like your device is the ace. It must be the i version of the ace. Because i can see the com.broadcom.bt app in it. Broadcom hardware is present only in the 'i' variant.
2. Yes you have deleted some system apps like OmaPC server.
Now all what you can do is
1. Check the label below the battery for the correct version of your device.
2. I guess it will be the ace i. So download a stock firmware from sammobile.com
3. Flash it using odin. There are tons of guides the flashing process.
Just Google it.
Hope this helps. Incase you need more help and i fail to reply to this thread, pm me.
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Titanium doesn't usually uninstall any extra apps that you haven't selected...weird that it did so for you
Anyways, if your phone starts acting weird, you could flash a stock rom using odin...
Instructions and everything else needed is available in the Galaxy Ace Sub-forums within xda...

lowandbehold said:
Hmm..I have never had issues with TB uninstalling anything that I didn't select. Just out of curiousity...what makes you think it is uninstalled?
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I only checked the end of the list (where that appeared) after unninstalling the bloatware i mentioned. So i have no idea if it was there before or not, i just assume it wasnt.
shaaan said:
1. It doesn't seem like your device is the ace. It must be the i version of the ace. Because i can see the com.broadcom.bt app in it. Broadcom hardware is present only in the 'i' variant.
2. Yes you have deleted some system apps like OmaPC server.
Now all what you can do is
1. Check the label below the battery for the correct version of your device.
2. I guess it will be the ace i. So download a stock firmware from sammobile.com
3. Flash it using odin. There are tons of guides the flashing process.
Just Google it.
Hope this helps. Incase you need more help and i fail to reply to this thread, pm me.
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Rechecked it, still a S5830 Phone says the same:
a.cid said:
Titanium doesn't usually uninstall any extra apps that you haven't selected...weird that it did so for you
Anyways, if your phone starts acting weird, you could flash a stock rom using odin...
Instructions and everything else needed is available in the Galaxy Ace Sub-forums within xda...
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It was like they "piggybacked" the bloatware and unninstalled with it :|

[Q] Can't Install Titanium Backup

I no longer have internet access on my G2x. I did a factory data reset and was going to restore all my backups form my SD but forgot I need Titanium Backup, which I purchased, to do this. I plugged in my phone to the USB. I went to my google account and Titanium show that it had been purchased. So I clicked install. The proper device was listed. I installed the key also. It now indicated that they are installed but I don't see Titanium Backup ion the apps drawer.
Ant way to get Titanium Backup back on my phone without the use of internet connection on my phone?
James

I'm a little confused about your situation. Do you have a ROM installed and running? How were you able to check the play store for TiBu if you have no internet or data connection? If you have a computer you can download the apk and load it into your phones storage via USB, then install it from there.
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I don't have a rom installer. I haven't checked play store because I have no network connection.
I've already downloaded Titanium Backup to my computer and dragged and dropped to the cell phone. I now need something to install it with. I've searched the internet for apk installers but I'm more confused now than I ever was. I'm trying to get an apk installer I can run from Windows.
James

Hello??

Hmm... well if you don't have a ROM installed what good will titanium backup do? You can't run apps from recovery.
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sd0070 said:
Hmm... well if you don't have a ROM installed what good will titanium backup do? You can't run apps from recovery.
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I'm not trying to recover!
I simply did a factory data reset. I forgot that I had to restore Titanium Backup in order to re-install my backed-up apps. I changed my t-mobile plan and have removed network. So, I was unable to use Play Store to download and install Titanium. I called tmobile and they gave me a day of access so I can download and install Titanium. Once I did that I didn't require downloading capabilities on my phone anymore 'cause I backed-up all my apps. I used Titanium to install these apps.
I'm trying my best to explain it but apparently I not doing a very good job.

Just load the apk onto the phone via USB (you said you did already actually) so just find the apk with a file explorer and click on it to install
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Make sure in android settings you choose "allow 3rd party apps" or whatever
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File Explorer? You mean something like Astro?
I have that. But, will Astro be available if I do a Factory Data Reset? :fingers-crossed:

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You haven't helped me at all.

JamesJoey said:
File Explorer? You mean something like Astro?
I have that. But, will Astro be available if I do a Factory Data Reset? :fingers-crossed:
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When you boot your phone does it load android normally so you can use apps and stuff? If yes, then use a file explorer like astro to find and click on the apk you want to install.
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sd0070 said:
When you boot your phone does it load android normally so you can use apps and stuff? If yes, then use a file explorer like astro to find and click on the apk you want to install.
For one thing Astro or any file manager isn't on te phone after a Factory Data Reset.
I just did one out of curiosity. Astro wasn't on the phone afterwards. Is there some other ay of getting it on the phone?
T-Mobile had gave me a 1 day data plan twice because of this.
I tried WiFi and it didn't work
Apparently you can't download using Google Play because it's not a secure connection.
At least that's what T-Mobile tells me.
I get the error:
"File Package is invalid."
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JamesJoey said:
sd0070 said:
When you boot your phone does it load android normally so you can use apps and stuff? If yes, then use a file explorer like astro to find and click on the apk you want to install.
For one thing Astro or any file manager isn't on te phone after a Factory Data Reset.
I just did one out of curiosity. Astro wasn't on the phone afterwards. Is there some other ay of getting it on the phone?
T-Mobile had gave me a 1 day data plan twice because of this.
I tried WiFi and it didn't work
Apparently you can't download using Google Play because it's not a secure connection.
At least that's what T-Mobile tells me.
I get the error:
"File Package is invalid."
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Sorry I couldnt be of more help man...I'm trying. I just cant really understand your situation. If you did a factory reset, when you turned the phone back on did you have to log in with your gmail login etc? and you have an app drawer with the messaging app and camera app and all the basic apps? Do you have the google play store on your phone? Are you using stock android or a custom rom? are you rooted? Try going into SETTINGS>SECURITY and make sure the "unknown sources" is selected. I just really dont get why if tmobile gave you data plan for 2 days why you still couldnt use the play store?
hang in there with me man. we'll get this lol.
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You shouldn't need a data plan. Starbucks, McDonalds, Jiffy Lube and Denny's all have free WiFi hotspots and so do most libraries and colleges. Install Astro or whatever file manager you use (I use ES File Explorer). That said I would also use the hotspot to get Titanium.
Also have you tried adb to push the files onto your phone? Start here and here.

sd0070 said:
JamesJoey said:
Sorry I couldnt be of more help man...I'm trying. I just cant really understand your situation. If you did a factory reset, when you turned the phone back on did you have to log in with your gmail login etc? and you have an app drawer with the messaging app and camera app and all the basic apps? Do you have the google play store on your phone? Are you using stock android or a custom rom? are you rooted? Try going into SETTINGS>SECURITY and make sure the "unknown sources" is selected. I just really dont get why if tmobile gave you data plan for 2 days why you still couldnt use the play store?
hang in there with me man. we'll get this lol.
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Yes, when I do a Factory Data Reset I sign in with my google account.
What I'm going to do is get a router. I believe that's the best way.
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Guide/Successfully install whatsapp on a wifi tablet without a rooted android phone !

Before you proceed your nexus or android tablet must be rooted for the proccess to succeed
The first thing you should do is install this version of Bluestacks:
http://cdn.bluestacks.com/downloads/0.7.2.751/BlueStacks_HD_AppPlayerPro_setup_0.7.2.751_REL.msi
And then root it using this Guide :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1935192
After you root Bluestacks Install the following apks on it
TitaniumBackup: http://matrixrewriter.com/android/files/TitaniumBackup_latest.apk
DropBox: http://dl.dropbox.com/u/6993309/Dropbox.apk
Whatsapp : http://www.whatsapp.com/android/current/WhatsApp.apk
Right click on the whatsapp file and select install with bluestacks installer,after it finishes installation,open it , enter your number and proceed , wait for the 5 mintues of checking to finish(you will have supposedly recieved the 6 digit code on your phone already) enter the code and intialize it .
after that install Titanium Backup with the same method you installed whatsapp ,(you should already be rooted), go to app selection , select whatsapp and back it up
then install dropbox , create an acount(if you dont already have one) upload the whatsapp files(they are in the titanium backup folder in the root of the sdcard).
After that install dropbox and titanium backup on your android tablet , sign in dropbox with your acount, export the whatsapp files in a titanium backup folder on the root of the sdcard .
Then open Titanium Backup , select the app list , select whatsapp , then select restore app+data(then after that restore data only bec. sometimes it doesnt)
Done.
You have successfully installed Whatsapp WITHOUT A ROOTED ANDROID PHONE

Re: (Solved)Successfully install whatsapp on an android WIFI tablet without a phone !
Yet another how to install whatsapp thread
Technically its not without a phone though if you said you will receive the 6 digit code to your phone.
Without a rooted android phone you mean?
Seriously though, if it works for those people then great. Is this method different from the other ones posted which used bluestacks?
I don't get the bit about the titanium backup 'files'. When I back an app up with titanium backup, it makes 1 file only with a .tiBkp extension.
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lol , my mistake yes a rooted phone !
knuckles1978 said:
Technically its not without a phone though if you said you will receive the 6 digit code to your phone.
Without a rooted android phone you mean?
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Any phone that can receive an SMS would work fine ,what I meant is people that don't have a rooted android smartphone to backup from

As for the backup question and yes this is a completely different method
knuckles1978 said:
Yet another how to install whatsapp thread
I don't get the bit about the titanium backup 'files'. When I back an app up with titanium backup, it makes 1 file only with a .tiBkp extension.
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Yes this is a completely different method from the first bluestacks method
and i get 3 files when i backup from either the nexus 7 or bluestacks using titanium backup , maybe the phone version backs up only 1 file ! , i was gonna upload a photo to show you ,but the service is down for some reason :S

Re: (Solved)Successfully install whatsapp on an android WIFI tablet without a phone !
Found it, look at this, using my N7.
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I always pick 'app+data easy import'. That's why my titanium backups are only 1 file. I use the 'send this backup' option to upload them to dropbox directly from titanium backup.
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Re: (Solved)Successfully install whatsapp on an android WIFI tablet without a phone !
Why so hectic method? Get whatsapp from play store or somewhere else and install it on your tablet, enter a number that you are using on your phone then you got to wait 12 mins for the verification, sms verification will fail then you will receive a phone call by whatsapp on your mobile device whose number you have entered which is a computer voice saying the 6 digits, hear it and enter it, your whatsapp will be activated..

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ap030993 said:
Why so hectic method? Just install it on your tablet, enter your number then you got to wait 12 mins for the verification, sms verification will fail then you will receive a phone call by whatsapp which is a computer voice saying the 6 digits, hear it and enter it, your whatsapp will be activated..
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You're speaking about the 3G tablet, yes?
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knuckles1978 said:
You're speaking about the 3G tablet, yes?
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No, any tablet, no gsm needed, only wifi..

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ap030993 said:
No, any tablet, no gsm needed, only wifi..
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Hmm this is very interesting..... I've got it working easily because I just pulled my titanium backup from my rooted phone over and installed it, but I'd be very interested to hear from someone trying this other way....
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ap030993 said:
No, any tablet, no gsm needed, only wifi..
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Guide updated..!
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these are the three files i get when i fully backup an app
knuckles1978 said:
Found it, look at this, using my N7.
I always pick 'app+data easy import'. That's why my titanium backups are only 1 file. I use the 'send this backup' option to upload them to dropbox directly from titanium backup.
Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk HD
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I always get 3 files doing a normal backup , besides the special features
View attachment 1713448

Maybe you have the only wifi android tablet that supports whatsapp cleanly oO
ap030993 said:
No, any tablet, no gsm needed, only wifi..
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Every WiFi android tablet owner I have heard of , had this problem !

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Youssef Hossam said:
I always get 3 files doing a normal backup , besides the special features
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Ahhhh, never noticed that my 'send backup to cloud' was in special features of titanium backup. Paid version only, I see..
I too am skeptical of this 'wait 12 minutes' thing..
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lol its not included
knuckles1978 said:
Ahhhh, never noticed that my 'send backup to cloud' was in special features of titanium backup. Paid version only, I see..
I to am skeptical of this 'wait 12 minutes' thing too..
Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk HD
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Lol I uploaded the files from the titanium backup folder to drop box manually , because you can't access the root sd card of blue stacks from the PC normally.
I was not aware that I can send backups from titanium backup directly !

I confirm that this works. Rooted bluestacks, install and verify latest Whatsapp, backup with titanium, transfer backup to tablet using Dropbox and do a restore on the tablet.
I used a non-android telephone and my tablet is wifi model.

works perfectly thanks man

thanks! this even works on my samsung galaxy tab 2 7.0 wifi edition!

It really works!
Man, this method is so good! It's working like a charm on my Galaxy Player 4.2!
Thank you!

Np problem man
alenotario said:
Man, this method is so good! It's working like a charm on my Galaxy Player 4.2!
Thank you!
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How is the Galaxy Player btw , i was thinking of buying one until the new generation of nexus came out
And dont feel shy to press the thanks button

Great how to. Worked beautifully. Only hassle was with the first TB restore on the tablet I got the 'tablet not supported' error. A 2nd restore got the app working 100%.
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Best way to backup my apps when changing ROMs?

I always find I have to just redownload all my apps and it gets annoying. Also it'd be nice if it could backup sms messages and keep the homescreen layout (I use the Google Experience Launcher)

How about titanium backup?
have u ever used this app before?

sms back up +
seanmalto said:
How about titanium backup?
have u ever used this app before?
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i used it successfully to restore all my phone logs but sms failed with this app

Use titanium (or Helium) for all your apps, use SMS Backup & Restore for sms.
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GalaxyWhy said:
I always find I have to just redownload all my apps and it gets annoying. Also it'd be nice if it could backup sms messages and keep the homescreen layout (I use the Google Experience Launcher)
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How about super backup, i use it for sms,app,contact backup

I've tried Helium before but it didn't backup all my apps for some reason...
I've heard of titanium but its not free is it? (To use effectively)
Sent from my LG G2 running CloudyG3

GalaxyWhy said:
I've tried Helium before but it didn't backup all my apps for some reason...
I've heard of titanium but its not free is it? (To use effectively)
Sent from my LG G2 running CloudyG3
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That's why I suggest you to try this one brother, "super backup".
You can download it from playstore. Its very simple ui but can backup all of your app include your system app.
And it's free
Http://www.4shared.com/download/8f0OZbMqba/screenshot_2014-10-11-11-26-48.png?lgfp=3000
Hope you like it

nubikom said:
That's why I suggest you to try this one brother, "super backup".
You can download it from playstore. Its very simple ui but can backup all of your app include your system app.
And it's free
Http://www.4shared.com/download/8f0OZbMqba/screenshot_2014-10-11-11-26-48.png?lgfp=3000
Hope you like it
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Alright thanks dude. I thought u said it was only for SMS n such. I'll give it a go
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Try titanium backup...i guess the best one out there for backups

I tried Super Backup, but it won't backup to my external sdcard
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i need this 2
somebody please

ShadowLea said:
Use titanium (or Helium) for all your apps, use SMS Backup & Restore for sms.
I use this combo as well. Never had a problem losing anything once I started using it.
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titanium backup has always worked for well for me for apps. I've never worried about backing up SMS though.

GalaxyWhy said:
I tried Super Backup, but it won't backup to my external sdcard
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open super backup user interface, click setting at the top of the page
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and then in new open page there is the setting path

Hello, i recommend Titanium backup.

nubikom said:
open super backup user interface, click setting at the top of the page
and then in new open page there is the setting path
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It wont find my External SD Card though (im using USB OTG since my phone doesnt have a SD card slot) so im gunna backup and then move it to my SD card using a Root Explorer

if you have root explorer lets open it and click storage
look in this folder, maybe your external sdcard is named as extsd or sdcard1, etc
reopen super user and clik backup path and change as /storage/sdcard1/SmsContactsBackup
or /storage/extsd/SmsContactsBackup depending of what is name of your external sdcard on /storage
You can do this to usb otg too

nubikom said:
if you have root explorer lets open it and click storage
look in this folder, maybe your external sdcard is named as extsd or sdcard1, etc
reopen super user and clik backup path and change as /storage/sdcard1/SmsContactsBackup
or /storage/extsd/SmsContactsBackup depending of what is name of your external sdcard on /storage
You can do this to usb otg too
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I got it working. Just a question is there a way to make the apps automatically install themselves? I got a pop-up for each app that I had to click "Install" then "Done" which was tedious

GalaxyWhy said:
I got it working. Just a question is there a way to make the apps automatically install themselves? I got a pop-up for each app that I had to click "Install" then "Done" which was tedious
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NO it can not
You only reinstall super backup from play store and then open it and tab to the archiver easy to reinstall your app just by one click at the bottom of archiver and all of your app will reinstall quickly.

Deleted youtube...OOPS

I used root app manager to delete youtube and now my phone only boots into fastboot I do have a backup in the manager's "recycle bin" folder. My question is, where should this app be placed? If someone could check their file browser and let me know the folder name and location it would be greatly appreciated! I've been led to believe it may be in /system/app or /system/priv-app but apparently the manager also deleted the folder or I'm looking in the wrong spot. I'm hoping that relocating the apk will solve my problem without having to reflash OOS. Thanks in advance!!

Try /system/product/app

Gimmemabrewski said:
I used root app manager to delete youtube and now my phone only boots into fastboot I do have a backup in the manager's "recycle bin" folder. My question is, where should this app be placed? If someone could check their file browser and let me know the folder name and location it would be greatly appreciated! I've been led to believe it may be in /system/app or /system/priv-app but apparently the manager also deleted the folder or I'm looking in the wrong spot. I'm hoping that relocating the apk will solve my problem without having to reflash OOS. Thanks in advance!!
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system/app/YouTube/YouTube.apk
Sent from my [device_name] using XDA-Developers Legacy app

louforgiveno said:
system/app/YouTube/YouTube.apk
Sent from my [device_name] using XDA-Developers Legacy app
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I will try that. Thank you! Is there also a .conf file in that folder by chance? I'm gonna go ahead and put it there anyway lol. I'll update

Unfortunately it didnt work. But I did place the app in /system/system/app/YouTube/ as ther was no app folder in /system. I am running the latest 10.3 update. I might try to fix contents, but im running out of patience unless someone has another suggestion for me. Thanks again @louforgiveno

drky said:
Try /system/product/app
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Crap, I somehow missed this response. There was a youtube app in that folder but i installed vanced through recovery. You're not using that by chance are you? Either way, I'm unable to boot. Fortunately I just updated today and my other slot will boot. Looks like I'm backing up and reinstalling. Might try a custom rom I've been so happy with OOS that I've never tried one on my 6t or the 7pro lol. Any suggestions? The stock camera is important to me fyi. Thanks again to both of you for the help!

Gimmemabrewski said:
Unfortunately it didnt work. But I did place the app in /system/system/app/YouTube/ as ther was no app folder in /system. I am running the latest 10.3 update. I might try to fix contents, but im running out of patience unless someone has another suggestion for me. Thanks again @louforgiveno
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Ah yes 10.3....sorry I'm still on pie.
By any chance have you looked in data/app? (If that path even exists anymore on 10.3)
And did you try to wipe cache/dalvik? (Maybe that would allow for boot?)
Hope you get it sorted out!
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You could always try to flash gapps and see if that helps, but I can not see for the life of me how deleting YouTube would prevent the device from booting...

So I booted it up in the other slot. Seemed to be working fine, except WiFi wouldnt work. If I enabled it, it wouldn't even get to searching before it disabled itself. So i backed up with titanium (only user apps) and transfered files to the computer, and used the stock recovery to factory reset. Maybe I should've tried booting from there, but i went ahead and installed twrp, installed the latest 10.3 update i had saved from the phone (which was downloaded by OOS), and when i booted it up, WiFi is still broken Not only that, but after taking an hour to transfer my stuff back to the phone, OOS lost it on the first boot (entirely different issue, just venting at this point). So now I'm going to try the fastboot route. I found a guide from user mauronofrio that hopefully will fix everything. If anyone has any other ideas to just get the phone back to factory, I'll take them in case this doesn't work lol. Apparently Youtube is a very important system app!! :silly:

I'm finally back in business. The reason for my post was to not have to factory reset. Never thought it would've given me this much trouble (headbang) . Moral of the story.... OOS must run off of youtube app
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That is not the moral of the story.
The moral is don't **** around with the /system partition. Why you didn't just use adb to disable the app is beyond me.

skymera said:
That is not the moral of the story.
The moral is don't **** around with the /system partition. Why you didn't just use adb to disable the app is beyond me.
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I could've disabled it within my regular settings. I wanted it removed so I could have a different version installed.

Gimmemabrewski said:
I could've disabled it within my regular settings. I wanted it removed so I could have a different version installed.
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Rootless YouTube vanced can be installed and used alongside regular YouTube.

Yes I know. I wanted to delete YouTube. I wanted off of my device. I succeeded. The phone did not. Eventually, we will both succeed ???