First of all let me say that I flashed [ROM] ICS - CWM flashable (option B) (sorry, can't post links yet), coming from Revolver 3.11.1 and I am very happy with the result. Since I am a new member, I can't post my Thanks to the developers section just yet, so thank you @dipje and @MrNago for your work.
Now my issue is that of bloatware in the new ICS release. I have found a relevant thread about the issue, named [INFO/WIP] List of ASUS apps/libs/etc that can be removed 'safely?', but it was "Last edited on 23rd May 2011" so I'm afraid it's a bit outdated and I don't know if the file dependancies are the same in ICS.
So, now with ICS has anything changed? What apps are safe for removal (ASUS or not) in order to get to the absolute minimal installation?
Also, another minor question: when deleting an .apk file, do I need to delete the accompanying .odex file as well? And will the relevant icon from the apps drawer be deleted on its own?
In case needed, my TF101 is rooted (of course) and I have no dock (nor plan to buy one).
TIA
Rather than uninstall them, without rooting in ICS you can disable any stock apps. I do not use EMail so I disabled it. Go to Settings - Apps - All - (pick your app) - Disable
Thanks, I didn't know that (among others...).
Obviously, if ICS allows such an action, it means that it is safe to do for any app.
Is that correct? Just double-checking...
Great tip.. thanks for that. I had no idea.
I've now disabled a bunch of bloat!
Will only work on those apps in rom, not downloaded apps. Eg google+ you cannot disable, but email yes
ssciberras said:
Will only work on those apps in rom, not downloaded apps. Eg google+ you cannot disable, but email yes
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Has anyone noticed that not all stock apps included in the ROM can be disabled?
For example I can not disable MyLibrary. There are other ASUS apps that I can't do this to as well.
I disabled the gallery app and it has since disappeared from the app list in settings. I don't really care to bring it back right now, but I'm hesitant to disable any more until I can figure out how to reenable this one. Any one noticed this behavior?
TF201 stock ICS
disable/enable system apps
If your device is rooted, there are number of tools to disable/enable( or freeze/unfreeze) system apps. Some of these tools are:
ROM Toolbox
App Quarantine
Titanium backup
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This morning I was checking the update for my GT-P2610. Low and behold, it is now downloading the official version of ICS now.:victory:
Edit: Kudos to Samsumg, It kept my root.
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I think it's the same one that is available at sammobile. But it's cool to hear that it's now available as an OTA and that your root was kept
I was wondering if you noticed if there is a difference between the size & amount of space ics takes up after you updated from honeycomb to this ics? I was wondering if I'll have to make sine space for the update. I'm also wondering if you know if it'll reinstall any system apps (the apps that come preinstalled with the tablet) that have been uninstalled or if it'll just update to ics & leave everything else alone like it's supposed to. Sounds hopeful if it kept your root!
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You mean re-installing bloatware apps during ICS upgrade? I think I saw a forum post saying that it was "recommended" to reinstall any removed bloatware app before attempting the ICS upgrade(maybe I did read wrong), I suggest to look at those post first just to be sure.
My OTA update failed... Must be due to root, titanium update, etc. Had to go the Kies route. Kies installer would not run on windows 7... Tried downloading multiple times with 3 different browsers... Same result...program too big to fit in memory!
Finally had to download kies installer to tab, changed extension to zip, emailed the zip to my laptop, changed zip back to exe, and wallah... Successful install ok kies!
Then used kies to upgrade to ICS. Talk about a round-a-bout method!
But ICS up and running. Going to try using Chrome browser.
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First of all i have tried and tested this on my AT&T Atrix2 running on ICS leak2 and it worked for me flawlesly.it should work for everyone but i can't guarantee that it will.
I didn't develop any of this i just folllowed the steps in this thread and i was good to go.so basically anyone following these steps should be fine.
YOU MUST READ HERE FIRST:http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1747224
Okay so now first of all YOU MUST BE ON ICS TO FLASH THIS.
What i did was downloaded the M7_online.zip,M7_ofline.zip,M7_update.zip and Google_Now_Remover.zip from the forum above.
U need to have minimum of 30mb free in system to flash the online version and 60mb for ofline version.
Now since you wanna try this on odexed system chance are you will not be having this much of free space in the system.so to free up space you can use n number of methods but i don't wanna go into that.
The method which i used was with an app which almost all of u must be familiar with Titanium Backup.as you might already be aware you must rooted to use this.using TB I uninstalled many bloatwares.you can also do the same but a safer way would be to freeze the programs you want to uninstall first and see if everything is working well.if it is then you can go ahead and uninstall it.but hey this is your risk to take.btw the programs i uninstalled were Google plus,Google talk,Music Store,Google play Music,Zumocast,MotoPrint,Facebook, Google play books,Google play movies and tv and i had about 58mb of space which was sufficient to install any of the version of Google now(online or offline).
Then to install google now just boot into custom recovery using bootmenu and flash the appropriate zip M7_online.zip if you want to save space or M7_ofline.zip if space is not a problem in your case.
you.can update your version of.Goolge now by flashing M7_update.zip.it will update either online version or the ofline version depending on which ever you have installed.
If you don't like google now you can revert to previous search by flashing Google_Now_Remover.zip
I am running on ICS leak2 odexed.
Attached are screenshots to backup my claim.
I am running on ICS Leak 2
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Working google now
And devs i haven't posted any download links so as not to offend you all.if you see this as appropriate and give me a go ahead maybe i will post the links in here.
All thanks and credit goes to the original thread and it's developer.i just dared enough to try this on my phone.but hey i got the reward too.hope this helps you all.
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i disabled some apps, rooted, and deleted the .apk's using a file manager. now they show a grey SD icon under my list of apps. i want to permenantly remove the entries like com.netflix.mediaclient, com.sec.android.androidpro, etc.
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chandrew said:
i disabled some apps, rooted, and deleted the .apk's using a file manager. now they show a grey SD icon under my list of apps. i want to permenantly remove the entries like com.netflix.mediaclient, com.sec.android.androidpro, etc.
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Try Titanium Backup, it lets you remove those pesky system apps. Just btw, is there a specific reason you are still staying on stock? Upgrade to CM10 and you wont have ANY spare apps like that plus you will have a much better rom CM10 is very stable right now.
i believe i have removed the system apps as i have deleted the .apk's under /system/app/ with ES file explorer. now there's dummy/ghost entries list in Applications
example: before it said 'Netflix' but now it says com.netflix.mediaclient since i removed the apk file
i am considering CM10 but so far not bad with ics.
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i believe i have removed the system apps as i have deleted the .apk's under /system/app/ with ES file explorer. now there's dummy/ghost entries list in Applications
example: before it said 'Netflix' but now it says com.netflix.mediaclient since i removed the apk file
i am considering CM10 but so far not bad with ics.
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It is should be safe to remove those apps, though be careful which ones you freeze/remove. CM10 is very worth it if you get the chance, Jelly Bean is a nice upgrade from ICS.
Not meaning to be a hater, but Chandrew, you're making my "He broke it" senses starting to tingle. Not saying you have now, just that you will in the future.
With that in mind...I offer you a piece of advice...make frequent backups!
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That happens if you didn't select google now in the installer. Do that and search options will return.
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I just recently unlocked and flashed cromi 5.4. It's running great, and I'm enjoying it.
But, I just want to know if there is a way to have the stock broswer search option to work again.
When you select a word, the upper right will have a search button. With stock, press the button will have a selection of apps for you to use.
I remember it's related with com.asus.quicksearch function, but I can't seem to find it under all apps in setting.
If I enable com.asus.yoututbesearch, then the browser search button will direct me to youtube app.
I tried install google search, but no luck.
Is there anything I might have missed from the rom installation? any tips for this situation ?
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That search function works in the stock browser of CROMBi-KK for the 700 as well as CROMi-X 6.1 for the 701. And I did not change any of the default settings recentlly. So I doubt it's missing in 5.4.
Are you running an ad blocker? If yes, disable it and try again.
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That search function works in the stock browser of CROMBi-KK for the 700 as well as CROMi-X 6.1 for the 701. And I did not change any of the default settings recentlly. So I doubt it's missing in 5.4.
Are you running an ad blocker? If yes, disable it and try again.
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thx for the reply
I've restored host file and disabled adaway, bu it's still the same situation.
That happens if you didn't select google now in the installer. Do that and search options will return.
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That happens if you didn't select google now in the installer. Do that and search options will return.
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Just did a quick reflash with google now checked, and the option is back and working. :good:
com.asus.quicksearch is also listed in all apps now.
Thx for the help
I just rooted and I want to freeze apps and stuff I don't need, but would like to know which ones are "sure" to be safely frozen.
Maybe I should have asked this in the Troubleshooting" section?
Thanks.
This is my list
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I also use SD maid pro with freeze and nice autostart toggle feature..
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This is my list
I also use SD maid pro with freeze and nice autostart toggle feature..
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I wouldn't freeze the launcher or keyboard unless you have two other launchers/keyboards installed....in the event your main launcher or keyboard has issues/dies you have no fallback. More of an issue with the launcher than the keyboard I'd think.
Is there a way to create zip from launchers apk to be flashed through twrp? @famewolf
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Is there a way to create zip from launchers apk to be flashed through twrp? @famewolf
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You can copy the apk from /system/app.....but flashing it via a zip would be an issue if you had it froze...hmm what you could do is use zipme to backup your primary launcher (nova, apex etc) NOW while it's working fine...you may want to do that with your primary keyboard etc....then if your launcher did end up with issues you'd be able to go into recovery and flash it back to a usable state. Zipme can backup app+data but it won't work 100% on pay apps....for example titanium backup would die right after I clicked on it when I installed it via a zipme file...it probably would have been fine if I only backed up the apk (and not the prime key part + data)
Creating a zip of the launcher.apk can be an issue since 1) it's a system app and the zip might not handle it right and 2) it may still end up frozen even if installed via zip.