Yeah, they all FC now. I've tried several things, wipes, clears, the usual suspects, but it seems they might have built something in to deliberately block the current methods for disabling their stupid lock screen.
If anyone has any suggestions, I'm open to them.
Check below. Moving the app from /data/app to /system/app seems to be the solution to this problem.
I thought the same thing cuz mine would block the default screen but it would just be blank even when I chose a picture so I looked at my version # and it had done an OTA update to 6.3
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No No Lock without root?
my KF is rooted from the NFX update from 6.2.2 (which puts me at 6.3 of course); I've installed No Lock as a system app (selected in Titanium Backup, which was really just moving to the \system\app\ directory anywho), no force closing issues, seems to work quite fine
can't speak for all situations, but, theoretically, anyone rooted should not be bothered with a problem; shouldn't even have to Stay rooted
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my KF is rooted from the NFX update from 6.2.2 (which puts me at 6.3 of course); I've installed No Lock as a system app (selected in Titanium Backup, which was really just moving to the \system\data\ directory anywho), no force closing issues, seems to work quite fine
can't speak for all situations, but, theoretically, anyone rooted should not be bothered with a problem; shouldn't even have to Stay rooted
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You are awesome, thank you! I had removed it, so I installed it again, and before even trying to open it I used Root Explorer to move it from /data/app to /system/app, renamed it to a friendly name (NoLock.apk), and rebooted. Works just fine now, widget included!
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Ever since I upgraded to 2.2 I've been having issues with superuser. I always receive the notification when an app requests SU, and SU does list those items as having SU permissions, however - I'm having varying results;
Titanium backup - Can remove non system apps fine, can freeze system apps fine, but if I try to uninstall one (for example, stock MMS) it just hangs, and does nothing (I'm able to press home to get out but the process continues to run until I end it.) The rest of the app appears to function as normal.
Quickboot- works just fine (yet requires superuser)
Root Explorer- I'm able to delete system files but as soon as I refresh the folder where I deleted the app, it's still there. (And yes I'm mounted as R/W)
Flashing through recovery - works just fine, no issues.
So far this is what I've done that I thought would correct the issue;
(Firstly, I tried using superoneclick before PNP came out) Tried attempting with both ways and superoneclick advised that root was a success. After doing so, I still had the issues above.
Lastly, I decided to do a clean start when PNP came out so I went back and re-did the 2.2 leak (with odin) re-did CWM, re-flashed PNP (and a theme) yet I'm still in the same situation.
My question is, is anyone else having this issue?
If i'm the only one I will just try to start over again (this time using the updated leak that includes recovery)
I know Ti Backup had issues with removing system apps. As for root explorer I haven't tried to remove any system apps with it.
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bdemartino said:
Ever since I upgraded to 2.2 I've been having issues with superuser. I always receive the notification when an app requests SU, and SU does list those items as having SU permissions, however - I'm having varying results;
Titanium backup - Can remove non system apps fine, can freeze system apps fine, but if I try to uninstall one (for example, stock MMS) it just hangs, and does nothing (I'm able to press home to get out but the process continues to run until I end it.) The rest of the app appears to function as normal.
Quickboot- works just fine (yet requires superuser)
Root Explorer- I'm able to delete system files but as soon as I refresh the folder where I deleted the app, it's still there. (And yes I'm mounted as R/W)
Flashing through recovery - works just fine, no issues.
So far this is what I've done that I thought would correct the issue;
(Firstly, I tried using superoneclick before PNP came out) Tried attempting with both ways and superoneclick advised that root was a success. After doing so, I still had the issues above.
Lastly, I decided to do a clean start when PNP came out so I went back and re-did the 2.2 leak (with odin) re-did CWM, re-flashed PNP (and a theme) yet I'm still in the same situation.
My question is, is anyone else having this issue?
If i'm the only one I will just try to start over again (this time using the updated leak that includes recovery)
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Has anyone figured out the deal woth TB? Ive been having the same issues.
nickrl said:
Has anyone figured out the deal woth TB? Ive been having the same issues.
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Still doesn't work for me to uninstall apps. I just downloaded Uninstaller for Root from the market and it works fine. Do my backups in TB and uninstall from UfR.
akellar said:
Still doesn't work for me to uninstall apps. I just downloaded Uninstaller for Root from the market and it works fine. Do my backups in TB and uninstall from UfR.
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I updated my root explorer and did a fresh install and it corrected the problem also.
Had same issue with TI, used Uninstaller for root but using pick'n'pack was pretty much the same experience
Dually noted on the uninstallation and reinstall of root explorer...
3g Xoom with freshly installed BRD 3.1 packages.
3.1 update went well, reinstalled Titanium to restore everything.
Restore seems to go fine, yet virtually every app that gets restored, once run will FC. Every single time.
Any ideas???
Thanks in advance!
Im not sure, but I think it has something to do with the fact that the update gave us a new android version. I dealt with the same problem last night as well. What was weird was that the only app that restored the app+data without FC probkems was Angry Birds.
Restoring the apps only (no data) worked every time though...
Reboot into recovery, Fix permissions, reboot. I had no problems at all after doing this.
When i use titanium backup i'm only showing some xoom functions, not my apps. How do i fix that? Did look for threads before posting btw.
I had this problem also. I tried restoring all my apps + data and got force closes. I uninstalled the apps and downloaded them from the market- they'd work.. Try to restore data to the newly downloaded app and again it would FC. Market doesn't recognize the apps that are replaced via Titanium Backup so I had to download them anyway just so I would be able to stay updated.
Another problem I had- Titanium no longer recognizes that I bought the pro version. I downloaded both parts (titanium free and the pro version- that's just a key...) but Titanium doesn't open all features after downloading Pro from Market. I see donate version only beside hypershell, etc...
It also takes a VERY long time to ask for root rights when starting up... Anyone else?
I will try to restore one app from Titanium and fix permissions as mentioned earlier in the thread. Here goes nothin'....
To the guy having issues finding his apps- try installing the busybox installer from jrummy16 in the market (the other one didn't work for me), install busybox 1.9 from it because the busybox that TB installs didn't work for me (and other people) and then make sure in your preferences that you have the correct folder selected for backing up. The autodetect worked for me.
EDIT: Wow! Fixing permissions solved the FC issue- now I can restore all my apps. The problem with TB not recognizing that I've downloaded Pro version remains however.
MileHighClubAV8R said:
I had this problem also. I tried restoring all my apps + data and got force closes. I uninstalled the apps and downloaded them from the market- they'd work.. Try to restore data to the newly downloaded app and again it would FC. Market doesn't recognize the apps that are replaced via Titanium Backup so I had to download them anyway just so I would be able to stay updated.
Another problem I had- Titanium no longer recognizes that I bought the pro version. I downloaded both parts (titanium free and the pro version- that's just a key...) but Titanium doesn't open all features after downloading Pro from Market. I see donate version only beside hypershell, etc...
It also takes a VERY long time to ask for root rights when starting up... Anyone else?
I will try to restore one app from Titanium and fix permissions as mentioned earlier in the thread. Here goes nothin'....
To the guy having issues finding his apps- try installing the busybox installer from jrummy16 in the market (the other one didn't work for me), install busybox 1.9 from it because the busybox that TB installs didn't work for me (and other people) and then make sure in your preferences that you have the correct folder selected for backing up. The autodetect worked for me.
EDIT: Wow! Fixing permissions solved the FC issue- now I can restore all my apps. The problem with TB not recognizing that I've downloaded Pro version remains however.
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I'm having the same issues you are having with TB. It takes a very long time to get root permissions and it will not recognize my pro key either. It says "Reboot / See checkout.google.com". I found a thread ( http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=13728994&highlight=titanium#post13728994 ) that has mention of what at least one person was able to do to get it working, but it's not working for me. My busybox is v1.18.4, but it's just not working.
Fixing permissions didn't do it for me, but I appreciate the response.
It's weird- the apps and data install fine. I run the apps and they seem to load alright but within 2 or 3 seconds they always FC.
It's very odd....
Thanks for the replies folks!
Titanium has been updated. Everything works great now.
Morning all.
So i'm on a rooted 4.3 sense 5.5 Rom but can't seem to get rid of ads.
I've tried AdAway 2.8 and AdFree 0.8.66 but both work for a few hours then revert back. If I reboot as suggested my changes are reverted as if I never ran the program in the first place.
Any suggestions?
elmuziko said:
Morning all.
So i'm on a rooted 4.3 sense 5.5 Rom but can't seem to get rid of ads.
I've tried AdAway 2.8 and AdFree 0.8.66 but both work for a few hours then revert back. If I reboot as suggested my changes are reverted as if I never ran the program in the first place.
Any suggestions?
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Which ROM are you running? Real stock, but rooted? Your problem is HTC system protection, it's reverts all system changes on boot or specific system events....
I'd recommend this ROM - choose the deodex ROM - the ROM includes a modded kernel which removes the protection.....
Or you could S-OFF, but read this first!
Have fun!
Any issues, let me know!
Morning,
Yeah the deox ROM is the one I'm on thanks to your recommendation.
Originally I could never get Xposed or SuperSU to work but ever since that ROM, and the SuperSU mentioned in the post and Xposed 2.4.1 these have been fine which is why I wondered if maybe there were updates available for the ad away apps.
Is there a way of re-flashing the kernal without taking the ROM back to the initial setup?
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Morning,
Yeah the deox ROM is the one I'm on thanks to your recommendation.
Originally I could never get Xposed or SuperSU to work but ever since that ROM, and the SuperSU mentioned in the post and Xposed 2.4.1 these have been fine which is why I wondered if maybe there were updates available for the ad away apps.
Is there a way of re-flashing the kernal without taking the ROM back to the initial setup?
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Before we go to flash city, try this version of adaway https://db.tt/nVzVc7m5
You may have to try and apply a few times, if it gets stuck on applying, reboot and try again
yeah that's the one i have.
Is it as easy to apply the host files from recovery or bootloader if flashing the kernal is tricky?
Thanks again for your help, you're becoming super helper guy for me!
elmuziko said:
yeah that's the one i have.
Is it as easy to apply the host files from recovery or bootloader if flashing the kernal is tricky?
Thanks again for your help, you're becoming super helper guy for me!
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You could have the generated hosts file written to an alternative location by setting it in preferences - then move it manually.... BUT you shouldn't need to....
The kernel is integrated into the ROM, there isn't a custom ROM available to flash....
Can you screenshot the errors you get, and also go to supersu and select full logging for adaway, once done, try updating and applying.... Send the supersu logs please!
Sent by my favorite carrier pigeon.... hope he comes back.....
Eugh, now it appears ad-away has taken a turn for the worse.
Removed, rebooted, reinstalled.
See attached. Computer sez no.
Worth a complete re-install of ROM?
Do you have Titanium Backup Pro? If so.....
Remove the app from supersu.
Force Stop the app via apps in settings.
Convert the app to a system app using Titanium Backup (or an alternative app that converts apps system apps, search the store).
Start the app again, supersu will ask for permissions.
Restart your phone.
Try again!
Boy I am not having any luck with this whatsoever.
Ok so I reflashed my ROM with the one mentioned earlier.
Tried AdAway without any jiggery pokery and it applys successfully but then two hours later it's reverted back.
I tried full logging but then AdAway kept crashing.
I tried Titanium backup Pro and spent an hour watching it "Processing... Please wait".
I rebooted, Opened ESFileExplorer, mounted the System folder, copied AdAway into System\Apps, opened the app and it crashed.
Rebooted and AdAway is no longer installed. Slapped it in System\Apps again, managed to open with full logging and got the attached.
I think I'm just destined to have Ad's on a few apps. It just keeps reverting when I reboot.
elmuziko said:
Boy I am not having any luck with this whatsoever.
Ok so I reflashed my ROM with the one mentioned earlier.
Tried AdAway without any jiggery pokery and it applys successfully but then two hours later it's reverted back.
I tried full logging but then AdAway kept crashing.
I tried Titanium backup Pro and spent an hour watching it "Processing... Please wait".
I rebooted, Opened ESFileExplorer, mounted the System folder, copied AdAway into System\Apps, opened the app and it crashed.
Rebooted and AdAway is no longer installed. Slapped it in System\Apps again, managed to open with full logging and got the attached.
I think I'm just destined to have Ad's on a few apps. It just keeps reverting when I reboot.
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Bizarre.....
Right, I now recommend this rom (sweet updates on the way to!!) http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2616780
Install this from Play https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=stericson.busybox&hl=en
Install adaway....
I found the easiest solution was to install a custom /etc/hosts file, search google for "/etc/hosts adblock"
Try this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2597332 , it works for me with xposed.I am on stock 4.3 rooted. I have tried adfree, adaway, manualy edited hosts but no succes.
How can I root my HTC one m8 but still have it be the same as when I bought it. For example, I still want to receive updates and I want everything to work the same but I'll be rooted . Basically I just want to remove the bloatware and install cool roms. I don't want anything else to change. Is this possible?
I like everything about this phone so I dont want to change anything
You can't really root and still accept otas. Verizon is without a doubt after the root methods so an OTA will probably break root. You also won't be accepting OTAs when you're on a custom ROM. You can either just root with weak sauce or s off and unlock with fire water.
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you can most def root (very easy Process) and remove the bloatware and keep everything else stock. while you cant update ota, just keep checking on here, somebody will post an updated bloatfree rom that runs as close to stock as possible. The best of both worlds my friend.
psilocybins said:
How can I root my HTC one m8 but still have it be the same as when I bought it. For example, I still want to receive updates and I want everything to work the same but I'll be rooted . Basically I just want to remove the bloatware and install cool roms. I don't want anything else to change. Is this possible?
I like everything about this phone so I dont want to change anything
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You can do what I did...First I downloaded WeakSauce.apk directly to my phone, then downloaded SuperSU from the play store. Then I downloaded Titanium Backup and used it deleted the bloatware off of my phone..very easy.
links...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2699089
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=eu.chainfire.supersu
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.keramidas.TitaniumBackup
If you are rooted but haven't changed the contents of \system in any way (i.e. NOT gotten rid of any apps), AND aren't running a custom recovery, the OTA's should take. The OTA's appear to look at the system directory to see if there are any modifications and fail the OTA flash if there are. So, if you are essentially stock everything except for root access, you should be okay.
That having been said, I didn't see anyone post about a successful OTA update after rooting; and most folks once they're rooted just can't help get a custom recovery (how else can you Nandroid?) or make the slightest tweak(s) to the system.
As someone said above, usually when there's an OTA, the devs have put it out as a flashable mod within 24 hours; and as someone ELSE said above, best NOT to take the OTA's because they are notorious for breaking root.
Yeah, OTA's are a nice touch, and that's how I run my Nexus 7, but on my phone they're a pain in the neck --- I want things my way, and I'm not willing to give that up.
cactusone said:
You can do what I did...First I downloaded WeakSauce.apk directly to my phone, then downloaded SuperSU from the play store. Then I downloaded Titanium Backup and used it deleted the bloatware off of my phone..very easy.
links...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2699089
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=eu.chainfire.supersu
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.keramidas.TitaniumBackup
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I tried this but after deleting my apps they just returned after restarting my phone. Please help me! I am rooted with weaksauce
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psilocybins said:
I tried this but after deleting my apps they just returned after restarting my phone. Please help me! I am rooted with weaksauce
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Your current setup does not permit writing to the \system partition. That's fine. (And that's especially good if you really are determined to take OTA updates and keep it pure stock but rooted.) To "get rid" of the bloatware, or any other system app you don't want to see you can do two things: (1) hide the app in the app drawer (that's done from the menu in the app drawer). And (2) Using app manager from settings, navigate to "all" apps, work your way down the list of apps and each one you want to disable: (a) turn off notifications; and then (b) press "disable." I think one or two just can't be disabled, e.g. Visual Voice Mail, but for the most part, you'll be able to make the bloat seem to "disappear" and you won't have affected your system partition, plus, they'll still be gone when you reboot.
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Your current setup does not permit writing to the \system partition. That's fine. (And that's especially good if you really are determined to take OTA updates and keep it pure stock but rooted.) To "get rid" of the bloatware, or any other system app you don't want to see you can do two things: (1) hide the app in the app drawer (that's done from the menu in the app drawer). And (2) Using app manager from settings, navigate to "all" apps, work your way down the list of apps and each one you want to disable: (a) turn off notifications; and then (b) press "disable." I think one or two just can't be disabled, e.g. Visual Voice Mail, but for the most part, you'll be able to make the bloat seem to "disappear" and you won't have affected your system partition, plus, they'll still be gone when you reboot.
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Thanks
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These forums have been invaluable to me. You guys amaze me. If you could help with this, I would be forever grateful.
Phone: Verizon Galaxy S3, rooted, CM10.2
Problem: I have suddenly run into a problem where only some of my apps (1) do not retain any of their data after a reboot and (2) do not stay frozen (I've tried freezing with Titanium, Lucky Patcher, Root Uninstaller Pro, etc.) after rebooting (they do keep their data and remain frozen until I power my device off). ONLY the apps I installed on or after about two weeks ago have this problem (i.e. apps installed before that do not have this problem). So basically every time I reboot my phone apps installed over the last two weeks look like I've never used them (for example, a notepad app that I used extensively before rebooting shows no notes).
Solutions Attempted (without success obviously):
1.) Uninstalling problematic apps, rebooting phone and reintalling
2.) Doing a full factory reset via CWM recovery, wiping all caches, and restoring a nandroid backup that was taken before this problem arose.
Question: Is there anything that I can do to resolve this problem or do I need to get a new phone?
Thanks,
Jenna
hls13bro said:
These forums have been invaluable to me. You guys amaze me. If you could help with this, I would be forever grateful.
Phone: Verizon Galaxy S3, rooted, CM10.2
Problem: I have suddenly run into a problem where only some of my apps (1) do not retain any of their data after a reboot and (2) do not stay frozen (I've tried freezing with Titanium, Lucky Patcher, Root Uninstaller Pro, etc.) after rebooting (they do keep their data and remain frozen until I power my device off). ONLY the apps I installed on or after about two weeks ago have this problem (i.e. apps installed before that do not have this problem). So basically every time I reboot my phone apps installed over the last two weeks look like I've never used them (for example, a notepad app that I used extensively before rebooting shows no notes).
Solutions Attempted (without success obviously):
1.) Uninstalling problematic apps, rebooting phone and reintalling
2.) Doing a full factory reset via CWM recovery, wiping all caches, and restoring a nandroid backup that was taken before this problem arose.
Question: Is there anything that I can do to resolve this problem or do I need to get a new phone?
Thanks,
Jenna
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That's odd... I use titanium backup myself and they stay frozen unless I defrost them. Do you use the free version or the paid version of titanium backup?
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Thx for the reply - I use the pro version
hls13bro said:
Thx for the reply - I use the pro version
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That's odd then. I also use the pro version. Maybe instead of freezing them rename the apk files to .bak instead of apk. That might help
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Are there any consequences of changing a file from apk to bak?
hls13bro said:
Are there any consequences of changing a file from apk to bak?
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Not really no, your not deleting the file, it remains in the system or whatever folder it's in
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Thanks again for your help! Ok so all I have to do is go into data/app folder and change the problematic apps name from "xyz.apk" to "xyz.bak"?
hls13bro said:
Thanks again for your help! Ok so all I have to do is go into data/app folder and change the problematic apps name from "xyz.apk" to "xyz.bak"?
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You got it, that's pretty much it
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Thanks -- I'll give it a try tonight and let you know how it goes!
hls13bro said:
Thanks -- I'll give it a try tonight and let you know how it goes!
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So I tried the re-naming of the problematic apps from ,apk to .bak (and then rebooted), but the apps didn't appear in my apps list after rebooting and when I went into the google play store it showed that it was not installed -- am I doing something wrong (I used root explorer to do this)? Or is there anything else you could possibly think of to fix this problem? It's driving me crazy!
hls13bro said:
So I tried the re-naming of the problematic apps from ,apk to .bak (and then rebooted), but the apps didn't appear in my apps list after rebooting and when I went into the google play store it showed that it was not installed -- am I doing something wrong (I used root explorer to do this)? Or is there anything else you could possibly think of to fix this problem? It's driving me crazy!
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Because they've been renamed it won't show as installed
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