[Q] Custom Gapps pack - Xoom Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

How does one create a custom gapps pack to flash?

dkahs23 said:
How does one create a custom gapps pack to flash?
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Just go here and download to your SD
goo.im/gapps

markcarovilli said:
Just go here and download to your SD
goo.im/gapps
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Thanks for your response. But I was talking about a custom package for just the things I need/want.

You can thank iruiz2 for this
iruiz2 said:
After a mod-master in a Spanish android forum (djMesias in htcmania), I learned to adjust the gapps to my own personal need. The process is very easy to do, I will describe it briefly in case anyone is interested:
1.- You download the gapps of your choice (in my case, gapps-ics-20120317-signed.zip)
2.- You open it in your computer (I found no app to do this on the xoom itself ). I use WinRar.
3.- Inside that zip, go to META-INF->com->google->android and double click on updater-script. This will prompt a window to choose the text-editor of your choice (I use Notepad++, you can download freely at http://notepad-plus-plus.org/ )
4.- This script is the one that gets executed when you flash the gapps, if you read it is not difficult to understand. The main line to delete apps of the ROM is the one that goes:
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delete("/system/app/Gallery2.apk","/system/app/Provision.apk","/system/app/QuickSearchBox.apk","/system/app/PlusOne.apk");
And I have changed it to:
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delete("/system/app/Gallery2.apk","/system/app/Provision.apk","/system/app/QuickSearchBox.apk","/system/app/PlusOne.apk","/system/app/Email.apk","/system/app/Exchange.apk","/system/app/HoloSpiralWallpaper.apk","/system/app/Phone.apk","/system/app/TelephonyProvider.apk","/system/app/TitaniumBackup.apk");
Easy, right?
5.- You save the file, and your computer will ask you something like:
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The file "updater-script" has changed. Do you want to update it in the archive?
You answer YES, and it will update the zip file.
6.- As an alternative, you could unzip the gapps file, modify this file, and zip it again, but then it wouldn't be signed. With this method you avoid this problem.
7.- And as a bonus, if you want to have more system apps in your ROM, the only thing you have to do is drag and drop those apks in the /system/app folder of the zip file and they will get installed with the rest of the gapps.
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The advantage of doing this process? Gapps do rarely change, so every nightly I flash is followed by this personalized gapps and so I have the ROM to my liking.
Let me know if it works for you or you have any problems... And remember, allways make a nandroid backup BEFORE trying new stuff like this...
If it was helpful... hit the thanks button!!
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Excellent, that's what I was looking for. Thanks
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thanks for the tutorial/explanation. It is very useful.
I do have another question is mind.
What if i need to replace the gapps (old version) with the new one's which "play store" updates. What I mean to say is that can I replace the old version gapps with the new one's available over the play store?
Would that be as easy as mentioned above? (yes in this case, I'm thinking to rename the new one's with the one's older apps have)
(my gut feeling says the answer would be no!)
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another one pops up my mind regarding my previous question.
Why doesn't the gapps gets updated as the new version comes along?
Why sticking with the older ones? coz at the end user is gonna update his/her app, which is a indirect waste of internal memory

van_helsing_80 said:
thanks for the tutorial/explanation. It is very useful.
I do have another question is mind.
What if i need to replace the gapps (old version) with the new one's which "play store" updates. What I mean to say is that can I replace the old version gapps with the new one's available over the play store?
Would that be as easy as mentioned above? (yes in this case, I'm thinking to rename the new one's with the one's older apps have)
(my gut feeling says the answer would be no!)
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another one pops up my mind regarding my previous question.
Why doesn't the gapps gets updated as the new version comes along?
Why sticking with the older ones? coz at the end user is gonna update his/her app, which is a indirect waste of internal memory
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If you need to replace them in the zip. Do so as iruiz explained. Just open the zip, remove the old and put your new ones in. If the filename is different you can rename it or just change the name in the script.
GAPPS is a Google thing. Not a developer thing. Google updates and maintains GAPPS. The devs then change them slightly if need be to fit their devices, like on our xooms using sum links to save space . Or re theme if the dev wanted to re - theme the app, like invert. But yeah. Google pushes them out. Up to them to release them and they usually do that at official Os launches
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[ROM] MildWild v2.9.5 Lite Final

Clarification on the poll question:
Yes = The ROM stays up
No = The ROM goes down
With the permission of MildWild I bring to you
MildWild v2.9.5 Lite Final
(based on MildWild V-2.9.5)
This is NOT a new ROM! It's only a trimmed down and fixed up version of MildWild V-2.9.5.
Change Log for Final Version:
- NEW - ZipAligned all system apks
- NEW - Automatic ZipAlign of new apks on every boot
- Fixed 720p HW encoding - works for H.264 format ONLY (see link to test file below)
- Fixed SuperCharger script - now using V6 SuperCharger update 8 with Aggressive 1 Setting
- Updated GO Launcher EX v2.77
- Updated Superuser v3.0.7
- Added HTC Stock Alarms, Notifications and Ringtones to the separate Media Package; converted all sounds to OGG Vorbis.
Fallout 3 Trailer @ 720p in H.264 - test file for HW decoding
F.A.Q.
I. Why would I want to install MildWild v2.9.5 Lite?
- It's smaller so it will fit on the Alpharev Oxygen r2 Hboot meaning that you will get a larger data partition and more space to install your applications. (Alpharev Oxygen r2 partition sizes: 100MB system, 5MB cache, 332MB data; Alpharev CM7 r2 partition sizes: 145MB system, 5MB cache, 287MB data)
- It stores apps and dalvik on sd-ext so you get even more space for your applications. On the downside, the ROM may become a bit slower.
- Alternatively, you can install the version which keeps dalvik on the internal memory.
II. So, how come MildWild v2.9.5 Lite is smaller?
- Some non vital system data and system applications have been removed from the instalation package.
III. Right, so what's missing?
- These applications have been removed:
1. GMmail (Gmail.apk) - you can install it from the Market so it will go to sd-ext instead on the internal memory, hence you get more space;
2. Google Talk (Talk2.apk) - well, you have to make some sacrifices; however, I think you can install it manually from the apk package but I haven't tried myself;
3. Google News & Weather Widget - you can find a whole range of simmilar applications on the Market; or you can probably install it from the apk package but I haven't tried;
4. Stock 3D Gallery (Gallery3D.apk - I recommend QuickPic from the Market instead; it is smaller and does the same job better;
5. Stock Music Application - there is a whole range of media players on the Market; this however will break the ability to play music through the Desk Clock Application; however, you can probably install it manually from the apk package but I haven't tried;
6. Typological Clock (TypoClock.apk) - you can most likely find something simmilar on the Market; or you can probably install it from the apk package but I haven't tried;
7. Timer Widget - you can most likely find something simmilar on the Market; or you can probably install it from the apk package but I haven't tried;
8. File Manager (FileManager.apk) - you can find a whole range of File Manager applications on the Market;
9. Compass (compass.apk) - you can find a whole range of Compass applications on the Market;
- Launcher 2 has been replaced with GO Laucher EX; it's smaller, faster and I think generally better; then again, it's a matter of taste;
- All alarms, notifications and ringtones have been removed from the installation package. Instead, you can download the media package attached (see link further down), unzip it, and place the folder as it is anywhere on the FAT32 partition of your SD card and it will work just the same. The system will automatically detect these files on the SD card.
- All PicoTTS (voice output) data files have been removed from the installation package. Instead, you can either download them from the Market or download the svox package attached (see link further down), unzip it, and place the folder as it is in the root of your FAT32 partition of your SD card and it will work just the same. The system will automatically detect these files on the SD card.
IV. So what's the point if I still want these applications?
- Whatever you install from the Market will go to sd-ext so you will have more space on the internal data partition for additional applications. If you keep the dalvik internal then the application data will stay on the internal memory but you still get some benefit as the apk still goes to the sd-ext.
- On the downside you can't get some of them on the Market and they may not install properly from the apk package so if you want to use exactly these apps then you'd better stick to the fully fledged MildWild ROM.
- However, you can download the apps package attached (see link futher down) and play with the apk files.
DISCLAIMER
ALL CREDITS go to MildWild.
I am NOT a delevoper and I have NOT developed any of the apps, bins, libs, etc. included inside the instalation file. I simply unpacked MildWild's zip file and removed/replaced a couple of things here and there, and then repacked it back. You can ask me questions but I cannot guarantee that I will be able to answer. Also, the responsability of installing the ROM and playing around with it lies 100% with YOU!
Download Links
MildWild v2.9.5 Lite Final (with dalvik on sd-ext)
MildWild v2.9.5 Lite Final (with dalvik on internal memory)
Media Package including HTC Stock Sounds - OGG Vorbis (alarms, notifications, ringtones)
Apps Package (all apks that have been revomed from the installation)
SVox Package (PicoTTS data files)
MildWild v2.9.5 based on Oxygen (The Original)
NOTE! This is the LAST and FINAL version of my modified ROM.
As you may or may not know, to concentrate on the CyanogenMod version MildWild has stopped development on the Oxygen version of this ROM for the foreseeable future (see here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=22130173&postcount=2568). As such, this is also the last update from me.
Do check out the ORIGINAL!​
MildWild v2.9.5 based on Oxygen​
Removing a launcher and replacing it with another one doesn't make it a custom ROM. This could all be put into a flashable ZIP which has to be flashed on top of a stock MildWild ROM, so that the update-script removes all the APKs. But another topic just for a modified ZIP only causes a lot of confusion.
what is the point of this ? everyone could make this.
Chaosz-X said:
Removing a launcher and replacing it with another one doesn't make it a custom ROM. This could all be put into a flashable ZIP which has to be flashed on top of a stock MildWild ROM, so that the update-script removes all the APKs. But another topic just for a modified ZIP only causes a lot of confusion.
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expler said:
what is the point of this ? everyone could make this.
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Constructive comments would be very much appreciated...
Not a fan PERSONALLY of this "I can unzip, remove a few apps, then re-zip and post as a new rom" attitude, but it's a case of supply and demand I suppose. At least the OP has had permission from MildWild.
Screen ? ^_^
lolitz said:
Screen ? ^_^
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Will do later on.
In any case, appart for the GO Launcher EX bits it looks exactly like MildWild - he's the BEST! (see link below)
MildWild v2.9.5 based on Oxygen
whats the point in making this a whole new thread?
it's some deleting/adding stuff to a zip file.. nothing else.
absolutely no need for this in my opinion, 'cause everyone can open a .zip file and delete stuff they don't want, and add stuff they want.
if we continue this road, we have 20 roms based on mildwild, and 20 different threads filled with the same questions over and over and over and over and over again.
horst0815 said:
whats the point in making this a whole new thread?
it's some deleting/adding stuff to a zip file.. nothing else.
absolutely no need for this in my opinion, 'cause everyone can open a .zip file and delete stuff they don't want, and add stuff they want.
if we continue this road, we have 20 roms based on mildwild, and 20 different threads filled with the same questions over and over and over and over and over again.
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If people don't like it, then I'll remove it...
horst0815 said:
whats the point in making this a whole new thread?
it's some deleting/adding stuff to a zip file.. nothing else.
absolutely no need for this in my opinion, 'cause everyone can open a .zip file and delete stuff they don't want, and add stuff they want.
if we continue this road, we have 20 roms based on mildwild, and 20 different threads filled with the same questions over and over and over and over and over again.
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whats with the hate? it saves people time of doing it themselves if they dont know what system related stuff they can remove without causing problems
it gives more space and mildwild allowed him to do it.
if you dont want it dont use it, im sure some people would be happy to use it.
as fopr putting it on the same thread? why would he hyjack an ops thread with different work. i doubt people would but it could be seen as trying to take people away from the original ops rom or some people might be confused with it being by mildwild himself as its displayed in a rom dev format..
people need to chill out, leave the complaining to the other devs if they have an issue with it and everyone else concentrates on flashing.
i dont see you complaining about the many different varients of stock roms that are modified in a kitchen using the same kernel as every other rom and called something different.
i dont see you complaining of the clones of 3.5 sense roms that have had different apps added just to call it something different.....
grow up
The ROM was great... That's very rude of you guys
He's just trying to help the people that don't know that much about ROM's.
OP, please continue what you're doing, it's great!
I'm already using your ROM
Guizzoni said:
The ROM was great... That's very rude of you guys
He's just trying to help the people that don't know that much about ROM's.
OP, please continue what you're doing, it's great!
I'm already using your ROM
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Thanks...
Some people really put you down sometimes...
Rastaman-FB said:
whats with the hate? it saves people time of doing it themselves if they dont know what system related stuff they can remove without causing problems
it gives more space and mildwild allowed him to do it.
if you dont want it dont use it, im sure some people would be happy to use it.
as fopr putting it on the same thread? why would he hyjack an ops thread with different work. i doubt people would but it could be seen as trying to take people away from the original ops rom or some people might be confused with it being by mildwild himself as its displayed in a rom dev format..
people need to chill out, leave the complaining to the other devs if they have an issue with it and everyone else concentrates on flashing.
i dont see you complaining about the many different varients of stock roms that are modified in a kitchen using the same kernel as every other rom and called something different.
i dont see you complaining of the clones of 3.5 sense roms that have had different apps added just to call it something different.....
grow up
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Dito!
Thank you for the support.
I voted yes. Do not delete this thread!
Oh, I do get annoyed by all the Sense ROMs too. With all that ROMs out there it's pretty hard to see the difference, so that's a mess too IMO.
Chaosz-X said:
Oh, I do get annoyed by all the Sense ROMs too. With all that ROMs out there it's pretty hard to see the difference, so that's a mess too IMO.
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do3in said:
I voted yes. Do not delete this thread!
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Do you know if we can get Android in Romanian? I would like to add it to this trimmed ROM.
I'm a little bit confused with the poll:
Do you think this trimmed ROM is useful = yes
or I should take it off = no
how to vote yes and no...? hehe
anyway good luck with the rom and thanks for sharing

[Q] LG P509 Optimus T (CM10 No Play Store Icon)

I used the ROM from here. (LG Optimus T (P509): January 8: Build 7/Final)
I have no Google Play store icon anywhere. I see the Google Play process running in the background.
but have no way to get it to show up. This on a fresh ROM, all User data, Cache, and all that cleared.
Any help on this would be nice.
Would of asked on that post where I got the ROM. but I don't have the patience to or any thoughts about other post to make to meet the requirements to even post there.
Tried without flashing the Google Apps and with the google apps they list there.
Flashing Google Apps just crashes things like the browser. it wont even open.
Not flashing Google Apps I can use the browser just fine. but I still see "Google Play Services" Running. So that tells me google play is installed.
So don't have to flash it. but cant open it even if i did or not. no Icon anywhere no matter what I try. I been wanting to use CM10. but this issue keeps me going back to CM7.
Thanks in advance to the person with the answer.
TroyFoxxin said:
I used the ROM from here. (LG Optimus T (P509): January 8: Build 7/Final)
I have no Google Play store icon anywhere. I see the Google Play process running in the background.
but have no way to get it to show up. This on a fresh ROM, all User data, Cache, and all that cleared.
Any help on this would be nice.
Would of asked on that post where I got the ROM. but I don't have the patience to or any thoughts about other post to make to meet the requirements to even post there.
Tried without flashing the Google Apps and with the google apps they list there.
Flashing Google Apps just crashes things like the browser. it wont even open.
Not flashing Google Apps I can use the browser just fine. but I still see "Google Play Services" Running. So that tells me google play is installed.
So don't have to flash it. but cant open it even if i did or not. no Icon anywhere no matter what I try. I been wanting to use CM10. but this issue keeps me going back to CM7.
Thanks in advance to the person with the answer.
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Are you sure you are using the right GApps package? That's Rasheds ROM you're referring to using. Build 7 is Android 4.1.2. Check this link here. And some of the problems you may be experiencing could be due to a faulty installation because of limited system space. You may want to review the LG Optimus One FAQ too.
shinobisoft said:
Are you sure you are using the right GApps package? That's Rasheds ROM you're referring to using. Build 7 is Android 4.1.2. Check this link here. And some of the problems you may be experiencing could be due to a faulty installation because of limited system space. You may want to review the LG Optimus One FAQ too.
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There is more then enough internal space. (150MB Free after Gapps Flashed).
I tried again with the Gapps for 4.1.2. At the time my post I re flashed the ROM but left it out. I didn't flash it.
When I tried again. I got the Updating Android. but still no Play Store Icon. However it did not break my home or other buttons.
and browser still working. but again. no Play Store icon.
I checked the FAQ. Currently i see nothing there to give hints. I got more then enough free space. I've flashed ROMs on this phone dozens of times so I know the whole wiping of cache and data and all that between each ROM.
TroyFoxxin said:
There is more then enough internal space. (150MB Free after Gapps Flashed).
I tried again with the Gapps for 4.1.2. At the time my post I re flashed the ROM but left it out. I didn't flash it.
When I tried again. I got the Updating Android. but still no Play Store Icon. However it did not break my home or other buttons.
and browser still working. but again. no Play Store icon.
I checked the FAQ. Currently i see nothing there to give hints. I got more then enough free space. I've flashed ROMs on this phone dozens of times so I know the whole wiping of cache and data and all that between each ROM.
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You have to trim the Rom, there's not enough SYSTEM space for the Rom and Gapps..this has been discussed time and time again on rashed thread(cm10)..There's a tool ( Oone Rom editor that will help you do this) This is why you have the bugs that your facing.
3ncrypt3d_Droid said:
You have to trim the Rom, there's not enough SYSTEM space for the Rom and Gapps..this has been discussed time and time again on rashed thread(cm10)..There's a tool ( Oone Rom editor that will help you do this) This is why you have the bugs that your facing.
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I used that program already. looking at all that it would only show.
the math dont even come to half of what the phone memory is.
TroyFoxxin said:
I used that program already. looking at all that it would only show.
the math dont even come to half of what the phone memory is.
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The system partition has nothing to do with the devices memory. These devices have a 190 MB system partition, this is where Android gets installed. What you are referring to is the user data partition which is 200 MB, while the device has 415 MB+- RAM ( memory ). Unless you are using Android 4.2.2, the only way to see how much space is on the system partition is with a third party app, with ADB, or with a Terminal Emulator app on the device. The math isn't adding up because you don't understand it, that's why I pointed you to the FAQ thread.
I wrote OOne ROM Editor. I haven't put hundreds, yes hundreds, of hours in to it's development just for general pleasure. It was written for a specific purpose, to trim ICS and newer ROMs for devices with small or limited system partitions.
shinobisoft said:
The system partition has nothing to do with the devices memory. These devices have a 190 MB system partition, this is where Android gets installed. What you are referring to is the user data partition which is 200 MB, while the device has 415 MB+- RAM ( memory ). Unless you are using Android 4.2.2, the only way to see how much space is on the system partition is with a third party app, with ADB, or with a Terminal Emulator app on the device. The math isn't adding up because you don't understand it, that's why I pointed you to the FAQ thread.
I wrote OOne ROM Editor. I haven't put hundreds, yes hundreds, of hours in to it's development just for general pleasure. It was written for a specific purpose, to trim ICS and newer ROMs for devices with small or limited system partitions.
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I dont know what to try to trim with that program. i dont know what half them apps do.
Like Exchange2.apk. I don't know what that is. Which are some of the key things i can trim?
Also, Telling me how many hours you put into a program and that i dont understand something not going to be on my good side. So i missed something, big deal. I just got off a anxiety attack. and i was needing was a simple answer. doing a search for "LG P509 No Playstore Icon" was getting me no where and i didnt want to have to search page by page of the 487 pages of the ROMs post to find clues.
TroyFoxxin said:
I dont know what to try to trim with that program. i dont know what half them apps do.
Like Exchange2.apk. I don't know what that is. Which are some of the key things i can trim?
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The help docs in OOne ROM Editor's thread list some of the known files that can be removed from and or moved around, ie; converted to user app, in the ROM.
shinobisoft said:
The help docs in OOne ROM Editor's thread list some of the known files that can be removed from and or moved around, ie; converted to user app, in the ROM.
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just never mind. i dont need the stress right now, ill just stay with CM7.
Every time i try to Build the ROM and put it on the phone CWM just says its bad.
TroyFoxxin said:
just never mind. i dont need the stress right now, ill just stay with CM7.
Every time i try to Build the ROM and put it on the phone CWM just says its bad.
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Are you getting an "assert() failed" message? If you are using CWM 5.0.2.7 Touch, it will only allow you to install P500 ROMs. OOne ROM Editor has the ability to remove the "assert()" statement from the ROM's updater-script to prevent that particular error from happening. Before building the ROM, go to the Tools->Build submenu and select the Build Options command. Check the checkbox for "Remove updater-script 'assert()' statement". Then build the ROM.
And stress... You call editing a ROM stress? Try writing the code for OOne ROM Editor Or better yet, play with live electricity :silly: - oh wait I do that already since I am an electrician... DOn't get frustrated by it. Sit back relax and soak in some of the knowledge around here.
shinobisoft said:
Are you getting an "assert() failed" message? If you are using CWM 5.0.2.7 Touch, it will only allow you to install P500 ROMs. OOne ROM Editor has the ability to remove the "assert()" statement from the ROM's updater-script to prevent that particular error from happening. Before building the ROM, go to the Tools->Build submenu and select the Build Options command. Check the checkbox for "Remove updater-script 'assert()' statement". Then build the ROM.
And stress... You call editing a ROM stress? Try writing the code for OOne ROM Editor Or better yet, play with live electricity :silly: - oh wait I do that already since I am an electrician... DOn't get frustrated by it. Sit back relax and soak in some of the knowledge around here.
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Again bad, day. had a Anxiety attack. haven't slept. I havent played with Android as often as other things. I am also a Electronic person. Soldering Caps and so on on motherboards all the time. So please dont talk like that to people you dont know. they may have plenty of knowledge. but maybe having whats called a short fuse kinda day.
Also I did do "Remove updater-script 'assert()' statement". And i get no error from OOne ROM Editor it was in CWM it would just say it was bad, or say nothing at it would just restart CWM. Ill try again when Im better. Right now my phone has CWM 5.0.2.0, So ill change that as well when i try again.
but right im turning in for the night.
TroyFoxxin said:
Again bad, day. had a Anxiety attack. haven't slept. I havent played with Android as often as other things. I am also a Electronic person. Soldering Caps and so on on motherboards all the time. So please dont talk like that to people you dont know. they may have plenty of knowledge. but maybe having whats called a short fuse kinda day.
Also I did do "Remove updater-script 'assert()' statement". And i get no error from OOne ROM Editor it was in CWM it would just say it was bad, or say nothing at it would just restart CWM. Ill try again when Im better. Right now my phone has CWM 5.0.2.0, So ill change that as well when i try again.
but right im turning in for the night.
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Sorry you're having a bad day. Rest assured, if I was talking down to you, there wouldn't be any smilies. I was just expressing that you weren't the only one out there with stress in their life, and some of us have loads of it. On that note, I'm not one of the many teenagers around here. So I'm not talking down to you, but out of experience. My teenage years were gone 23 years ago. Apparently it was take outta context, Sorry.
I think the issue I mentioned for CWM 5.0.2.7 is a shared issue with CWM 5.0.2.0, but I can't say for sure as I don't recall ever using CWM 5.0.2.0. I wasn't suggesting changing to the CWM I mentioned, was asking if that was the one you were/are using, which you've now stated you aren't. There error I was referring to would have been from CWM after flashing or trying to flash a ROM.
shinobisoft said:
Sorry you're having a bad day. Rest assured, if I was talking down to you, there wouldn't be any smilies. I was just expressing that you weren't the only one out there with stress in their life, and some of us have loads of it. On that note, I'm not one of the many teenagers around here. So I'm not talking down to you, but out of experience. My teenage years were gone 23 years ago. Apparently it was take outta context, Sorry.
I think the issue I mentioned for CWM 5.0.2.7 is a shared issue with CWM 5.0.2.0, but I can't say for sure as I don't recall ever using CWM 5.0.2.0. I wasn't suggesting changing to the CWM I mentioned, was asking if that was the one you were/are using, which you've now stated you aren't. There error I was referring to would have been from CWM after flashing or trying to flash a ROM.
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Can that program add apps? If so or not. maybe I can edit the zip directly. but is it possible to port the old music player in Gingerbread to JB. I don't like Apollo. or would it just be better to remove Apollo and find something I like in Play store when i make this work?
And should i try to use CWM 5.0.2.7 instead, and try again?
EDIT: Says I have the latest according to this.
EDIT 2: just ROM Manger being a butt. going to the site directly. I see CWM 5.0.2.7 as the latest.
TroyFoxxin said:
Can that program add apps? If so or not. maybe I can edit the zip directly. but is it possible to port the old music player in Gingerbread to JB. I don't like Apollo. or would it just be better to remove Apollo and find something I like in Play store when i make this work?
And should i try to use CWM 5.0.2.7 instead, and try again?
EDIT: Says I have the latest according to this.
EDIT 2: just ROM Manger being a butt. going to the site directly. I see CWM 5.0.2.7 as the latest.
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Yes apps can be added, but only as User Apps. Select "User Apps" in the treeview on the left. Then right click on the listview on the right and select the "Add apps" command item. A file dialog will appear. Multiple file selection is allowed.
You can remove Apollo. I prefer Google Play Music myself.
For your recovery. CWM 5.0.2.7 will only allow installing P500 ROMs. I do prefer the touch version of CWM, and since P509 is identical to P500, it's really not an issue other than baseband which is solved with a flashable patch. I really cannot recommend a recovery as we all have different likes/dislikes/usage patterns. I would recommend not using ROM Manager to install a recovery. It's been known to be faulty with our devices. Theres always ADB and fastboot or another one of my tools, Android Flash Recovery. There are several other apps around XDA that can do this also.
shinobisoft said:
Yes apps can be added, but only as User Apps. Select "User Apps" in the treeview on the left. Then right click on the listview on the right and select the "Add apps" command item. A file dialog will appear. Multiple file selection is allowed.
You can remove Apollo. I prefer Google Play Music myself.
For your recovery. CWM 5.0.2.7 will only allow installing P500 ROMs. I do prefer the touch version of CWM, and since P509 is identical to P500, it's really not an issue other than baseband which is solved with a flashable patch. I really cannot recommend a recovery as we all have different likes/dislikes/usage patterns. I would recommend not using ROM Manager to install a recovery. It's been known to be faulty with our devices. Theres always ADB and fastboot or another one of my tools, Android Flash Recovery. There are several other apps around XDA that can do this also.
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Ill just leave it be then. Its always worked for me. if there was a problem it was with the ROM.
I haven't tried Google Play music before. but is it possible to port the music player from Gingerbread to JB?
but I'm getting the jiffs of that program. I just need to play with it. some things I converted to User apps never loaded at all.
So I need to play with what I can put in User data that will still work. but none the less i been getting the builds to install.
And even show Play Store again.
Just need to mess with what works and dont in User data.
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I tried to Make LatinIME Smaller and convert it to Userdata in the build options but every build has no keyboard support.
TroyFoxxin said:
Ill just leave it be then. Its always worked for me. if there was a problem it was with the ROM.
I haven't tried Google Play music before. but is it possible to port the music player from Gingerbread to JB?
but I'm getting the jiffs of that program. I just need to play with it. some things I converted to User apps never loaded at all.
So I need to play with what I can put in User data that will still work. but none the less i been getting the builds to install.
And even show Play Store again.
Just need to mess with what works and dont in User data.
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I tried to Make LatinIME Smaller and convert it to Userdata in the build options but every build has no keyboard support.
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Is there anyway you can post the updater-scipt from one of the builds you've made with OOne ROM Editor where you've modified the LatinIME.apk and specified to install as a User App? The updater-script is located in the /META-INF/com/google/android folder in the output/build ROM.
One thing to note tho, build options are reset after every build.
shinobisoft said:
Is there anyway you can post the updater-scipt from one of the builds you've made with OOne ROM Editor where you've modified the LatinIME.apk and specified to install as a User App? The updater-script is located in the /META-INF/com/google/android folder in the output/build ROM.
One thing to note tho, build options are reset after every build.
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I noticed that it resets everytime. so i been ontop of that. I check both boxes in the build options before I build them.
I did read also not to delete LatinME.apk. and use the editor. But i know the LatinME is a nice chunk of Memory.
So to make it smaller and usable in User apps is plus to make the important things I need working.
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I haven't been saving the bad builds. that attachment was for a new build I haven't tried yet.
and I just did. now keyboard working. But I think that build I didn't tell it to put Latin in User apps that time.
But I did use the editor. So I don't know.
TroyFoxxin said:
I noticed that it resets everytime. so i been ontop of that. I check both boxes in the build options before I build them.
I did read also not to delete LatinME.apk. and use the editor. But i know the LatinME is a nice chunk of Memory.
So to make it smaller and usable in User apps is plus to make the important things I need working.
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I haven't been saving the bad builds. that attachment was for a new build I haven't tried yet.
and I just did. now keyboard working. But I think that build I didn't tell it to put Latin in User apps that time.
But I did use the editor. So I don't know.
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I can't tell what you installed as user apps from the updater-script, but there were apps installed to the user ( data ) partition. And the assert() statement is missing from the script, so I know that option was checked in the Build Options.
The reason I say not to manually move it is because the LatinIME Keyboard Editor should be used to edit it's dictionaries. Once you press the "Apply" button in the LatinIME Keyboard Editor, it removes the LatinIME.apk from System Apps and actually puts it in the apps Recycle Bin. I use the list of files in the Recycle Bin as a filter of files not to include when building the ROM. LatinIME Keyboard Editor also looks in the Recycle Bin for the LatinIME.apk if it can't find it in System Apps but it assumes that it's deleted so it won't do anything.
I am actually working on OOne ROM Editor right now. So you can be on the lookout for an update
shinobisoft said:
I can't tell what you installed as user apps from the updater-script, but there were apps installed to the user ( data ) partition. And the assert() statement is missing from the script, so I know that option was checked in the Build Options.
The reason I say not to manually move it is because the LatinIME Keyboard Editor should be used to edit it's dictionaries. Once you press the "Apply" button in the LatinIME Keyboard Editor, it removes the LatinIME.apk from System Apps and actually puts it in the apps Recycle Bin. I use the list of files in the Recycle Bin as a filter of files not to include when building the ROM. LatinIME Keyboard Editor also looks in the Recycle Bin for the LatinIME.apk if it can't find it in System Apps but it assumes that it's deleted so it won't do anything.
I am actually working on OOne ROM Editor right now. So you can be on the lookout for an update
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Well I got everything to work. Keyboard, Play Store, etc. But not sure ill stick with trying to put JB on the phone.
Its really slow. Unless more free space on the system partition would allow it to run faster.
Would your OOne ROOM Editor work on Any rom Like a CM7 Rom? or just JB ones? if not would you consider support for other roms?
I haven't tried, but figure I would ask.
TroyFoxxin said:
Well I got everything to work. Keyboard, Play Store, etc. But not sure ill stick with trying to put JB on the phone.
Its really slow. Unless more free space on the system partition would allow it to run faster.
Would your OOne ROOM Editor work on Any rom Like a CM7 Rom? or just JB ones? if not would you consider support for other roms?
I haven't tried, but figure I would ask.
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OOne ROM Editor is just for ICS and JB ROMs. It's really not needed for Android versions prior to 4.0.

[4.4.x] Voxive GApps

Voxive GApps for 4.4.x [DISCONTINUED]
Formerly "Famigo AROMA GApps"
Long time no see, huh? Well, contrary to the Post title, I am back but it's different now! Why?
THESE GApps ARE NOW APART OF Open GApps!
I wanted to cover a few things about this package real quick though!
First, the source code has been moved and updated (the old actually was missing the newer releases!) onto GitLab. One note though is that the APKs themselves are managed using Git-Annex, so you will need that to "complete" your repo. Find the source code here: http://gitlab.com/TeamVoxive/vox_gapps/
Second, Open GApps includes a AROMA version too that will be easy for you guys to migrate over to!
Third, my other project, Vox Remover is on hiatus as it is semi-replaced by Open GApps as not only it includes more removals than the original PA/TK Gapps these were based on but it also includes the ability to remove ANY app (have to configure in config file).
Lastly, I want to mention my "other" project that I am still working on. Vox Variety is a 24-hour variety station playing a lot unique stuff!
You can find Open GApps at http://opengapps.org with daily, auto-generated builds for 4.4x to 5.1x on arm(64) and x86(_64) with a ton of variants!
XDA:DevDB Information
Voxive GApps, Tool/Utility for the Android General
Contributors
dotmaniac, 3DSammy, amarullz, AOSPA, TKruzze
Source Code: http://gitlab.com/TeamVoxive/vox_gapps/
Version Information
Status: No Longer Updated
Current Stable Version: v12
Stable Release Date: 2014-04-11
Created 2013-12-06
Last Updated 2015-06-27
Create your own Remover Script
QUICK HOW-TO
We will cut everything after a pound sign/hashtag/"#" from the script. That is, all the tutorials, app descriptions, and apps you want to keep; thus, only leaving the script with the files you want to remove
Edit the list below as you see fit, examples:​
AdobeReader.apk > Removed (because there is no "#")
#AdobeReader.apk > NOT Removed (because of "#")
AdobeReader.apk #PDF Reader > Removed (but extra text ignored)
CUSTOMIZING
By making a file named junk.txt in the /sdcard/Famigo/remover folder you can add files from anywhere and use wildcards to cut similar items.
Files and folders deleted ARE case-sensitive, examples:​
/path/to/file/file.txt > Deletes file.txt
/path/to/folder/ > Deletes folder ... REMEMBER the trailing "/"
/system/app/Apollo.apk > Deletes the system app Apollo ... REMEMBER to scan Everywhere during install when including FULL PATH
/data/app/Facebook.apk > Deletes the user app Facebook (if that's what it's called) ... REMEMBER to scan Everywhere during install when including FULL PATH
Apollo.apk > Deletes the app Apollo ... REMEMBER to Scan /system and/or /data depending on place
Apollo > Deletes apps named Apollo ... REMEMBER to Scan /system and/or /data depending on place
Apo* > Deletes all files starting with "Apo" ... Be CAREFUL with wildcards.
WHAT TO SCAN
During the install, it will ask you which folders to scan. By default, we will only Scan /system/(priv-)app which is where system apps and PARTICULARLY junk apps are. However, you may want to erase user apps that are in /data/app or other system files located elsewhere. Unless you are specifically trying to remove user installed apps - do not check Scan /data/app and unless you are trying to cut a specific file or folder (ringtones, wallpapers, etc) - do not check Scan Everywhere​
Reserved
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Where's the download link?
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XBlackChaosX said:
Where's the download link?
Sent from my Droid Razr Maxx HD (GSM)
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I am still waiting for it to upload to devdb!
Sorry for the really long wait but DevDB never wanted to upload...
So I decided to tweak a few things and upload to DevHost!
Download Now!
Does it only delete the apk,s or all xml,s and lib,s too?
GREEEEETZ!!!
-CALIBAN666- said:
Does it only delete the apk,s or all xml,s and lib,s too?
GREEEEETZ!!!
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It deletes anything that I am aware of.
So if for example, you was going to delete the stock Email app; it would also erase Exchange Services.
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The new version now available with updated 4.4.1 libs, apps, and more removable bloat!
Changelog
v3
App Improvements:
Updated Core Apps and libs to 4.4.1 Variants
Code Improvements:
Moved Info Screen to Menu
More removable apps
can you please add the google dialer
MaddScientist said:
can you please add the google dialer
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Sorry, their is a whole bunch of issues trying to add it. Also I don't have a phone to test it with.
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Is this Gapps package still compatible with a 4.4 ROM? I did not read anywhere if the update to 4.4.1 changed the ROM version requirement.
Thanks for this contribution as I've been looking for a selectable 4.4+ gapps package for a while.
3DSammy said:
Is this Gapps package still compatible with a 4.4 ROM? I did not read anywhere if the update to 4.4.1 changed the ROM version requirement.
Thanks for this contribution as I've been looking for a selectable 4.4+ gapps package for a while.
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Yes, it is still compatible with 4.4.
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Continuity
I found this Gapps this morning and installed it on my 4.4.1 Tab2. It is absolutely great!! Having the option of only installing what I really need is fantastic. My only question is if this is a one shot deal or do you intend to update it on a regular basis?
motisu said:
I found this Gapps this morning and installed it on my 4.4.1 Tab2. It is absolutely great!! Having the option of only installing what I really need is fantastic. My only question is if this is a one shot deal or do you intend to update it on a regular basis?
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I intend to update it every time AOSPA updates theirs.
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dotmaniac said:
I intend to update it every time AOSPA updates theirs.
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That's great to hear. One suggestion: I don't know if it is possible, but since most of the latest ROMs require you to reinstall the Gapps after flashing the ROM, and since this Gapp requires you to pick and choose which apps you want and don't, it would be very useful to have a way of saving the choices so that you wouldn't have to go through the whole selection process every time you reflash a ROM. Maybe it could be done in a "preprocess" step on the PC or on the SD card as a small saved file?
motisu said:
That's great to hear. One suggestion: I don't know if it is possible, but since most of the latest ROMs require you to reinstall the Gapps after flashing the ROM, and since this Gapp requires you to pick and choose which apps you want and don't, it would be very useful to have a way of saving the choices so that you wouldn't have to go through the whole selection process every time you reflash a ROM. Maybe it could be done in a "preprocess" step on the PC or on the SD card as a small saved file?
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During the gapps flash process the Aroma UI selections are all saved in two files:
/tmp/aroma/gapps.prop
/tmp/aroma/remover.prop
Just in case you do not know "/tmp" disappears after the flash file completes.
Those would be the files to save. Access to user internal storage is possible assuming if has not been wiped prior to ROM flashing. Of course saving to SD/OTG storage would even get around that situation. All this assumes the two prop files could be retreived from where they are stored before Aroma starts executing. I have been looking at this over the last hour just to see if it is possible.
3DSammy said:
During the gapps flash process the Aroma UI selections are all saved in two files:
/tmp/aroma/gapps.prop
/tmp/aroma/remover.prop
Just in case you do not know "/tmp" disappears after the flash file completes.
Those would be the files to save. Access to user internal storage is possible assuming if has not been wiped prior to ROM flashing. Of course saving to SD/OTG storage would even get around that situation. All this assumes the two prop files could be retreived from where they are stored before Aroma starts executing. I have been looking at this over the last hour just to see if it is possible.
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motisu said:
That's great to hear. One suggestion: I don't know if it is possible, but since most of the latest ROMs require you to reinstall the Gapps after flashing the ROM, and since this Gapp requires you to pick and choose which apps you want and don't, it would be very useful to have a way of saving the choices so that you wouldn't have to go through the whole selection process every time you reflash a ROM. Maybe it could be done in a "preprocess" step on the PC or on the SD card as a small saved file?
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I will look into it!
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dotmaniac said:
I intend to update it every time AOSPA updates theirs.
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great stuff think this will be my go to package
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can you please add mirrors?
dotmaniac said:
I will look into it!
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I couldn't figure out how to get it to work... Sorry guys!
MaddScientist said:
great stuff think this will be my go to package
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can you please add mirrors?
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I will add some mirrors as soon as possible!
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[APP]Simple Recovery Switcher

I made this app because I got sick of flashing stock recovery when a GPE OTA came, and then flashing back to a custom. I also wanted to cut my teeth on Android App Development so here it is. My first app..
This SHOULD work on any device that uses the /dev/block/platform/msm_sdcc.1/by-name/recovery structure.
I have tested it on the HTC M8 and the OnePlus One
You MUST be rooted and have busybox installed:
You MUST place a stock recovery img and a custom recovery(of your choice) img onto your INTERNAL sd card. Name them stock.img and custom.img (case matters)
Run the app and then press whichever you want to flash stock or custom and that's it.
This is my first app on google play and my first app ever really and I still have a lot of learn. Don't expect anything fancy. I did this mostly for myself to save time of manually having to flash the files and as a learning experience.
Play Store Link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.graffixnyc.m8recoveryswitcher
Donate version: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.graffixnyc.simplerecoveryswitcherdonate
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Will test this, thank you very much!
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Sorry to say not working
It works!
Thanks
Awesome!
Works like a charm :victory:
Thanks alot man
Just found this.
Thanks, I'm so impressed, I bought the donate version.
simple and awesome. works as promised
Just pushed an update to the play store. Now you can choose which recovery you wish to flash in addition to having the one tap quick switch. It It should be live soon
*Now you can flash any recovery image stored on your device: Internal and External SD, OTG(If supported)
*Support for more devices added besides just devices using Snapdragon SOC's
-Should support most Terga devices
-Should support most Snapdragon devices
-Should support most Exynos devices
*Bug Fixes
5 free promo codes for the donate(ad free) version of the app (if they don't work yet, give them a few hours they go live on 4/1 at midnight but I'm not sure if it's 12m EST or PST)
TZH7BQ0ASFSLH9BLC01EWJP
MBUXJ4J4H8SR2LBDWVKX6Z1
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App link here: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.graffixnyc.simplerecoveryswitcherdonate
thx Bro.
I use this code
MBUXJ4J4H8SR2LBDWVKX6Z1
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Good idea app. Better if you make this no need root required
md07 said:
Good idea app. Better if you make this no need root required
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It's not possible. The only way you can flash a recovery on a non-rooted device is through fasboot (if your bootloader is unlocked) If you're using an app to flash a recovery then it needs to run a command that can only be run on rooted devices.

[TOOL] Vox Remover

Team Voxive Presents: Vox Remover [DISCONTINUED]
[CROSS-POSTED from old Voxive GApps thread, some doesn't apply]
Long time no see, huh? Well, contrary to the Post title, I am back but it's different now! Why?
THESE GApps ARE NOW APART OF Open GApps!
I wanted to cover a few things about this package real quick though!
First, the source code has been moved and updated (the old actually was missing the newer releases!) onto GitLab. One note though is that the APKs themselves are managed using Git-Annex, so you will need that to "complete" your repo. Find the source code here: http://gitlab.com/TeamVoxive/vox_gapps/
Second, Open GApps includes a AROMA version too that will be easy for you guys to migrate over to!
Third, my other project, Vox Remover is on hiatus as it is semi-replaced by Open GApps as not only it includes more removals than the original PA/TK Gapps these were based on but it also includes the ability to remove ANY app (have to configure in config file).
Lastly, I want to mention my "other" project that I am still working on. Vox Variety is a 24-hour variety station playing a lot unique stuff!
You can find Open GApps at http://opengapps.github.io/opengapps/ with daily, auto-generated builds for 4.4x to 5.1x on arm(64) and x86(_64) with a ton of variants!
OLD OP BELOW!
Vox Remover, based on PA GApps Remover by @TKruzze, is a flashable script for rooted Android devices that allow you to remove some bloatware that may come with your ROM.
To use, just flash after your ROM of choice! It will walk you through making the file and it will then remove them. Finally, the Addon.d script will keep them removed across updates without a reflash!
REMOVABLE ITEMS
To see the list of items you can remove, visit this page on our GitHub Wiki.
DOWNLOAD AND FLASH
You will find detailed instructions how to flash and download links on this page on our GitHub Wiki.
SOURCE CODE
View the Source Code on GitHub! If you want to contribute, feel free!
CREDITS
@TKruzze for making the original PA GApps Remover
@Kiray1982 for the code to run the shell script remover inside the AROMA installer.​
XDA:DevDB Information
Vox Remover, Tool/Utility for all devices (see above for details)
Contributors
dotmaniac
Source Code: https://github.com/TeamVoxive/vox_remover
Version Information
Status: No Longer Updated
Current Stable Version: v5
Stable Release Date: 2014-12-26
Current Beta Version: v6.0.1
Beta Release Date: 2015-04-23
Created 2014-09-07
Last Updated 2015-06-27
CHANGELOG
Changelog
v5.1
Added CM AudioFX under the existing DSP option.
v5
Version Merge
The Major change in v5 is the fact that Lollipop and KitKat versions are no longer separate. This changes a few things behind the scenes but only one thing up front: A new Version selector dialog that let's you select KitKat or Lollipop! MAKE SURE YOU CHOOSE THE CORRECT ONE OR IT WON'T REMOVE!!
New Apps
I have added a couple of new apps also!
Euphoria Wallpapers
CyanogenMod's Eleven Music Player
These apps are most likely lollipop only but if you find a KitKat ROM with them, you should be able to remove them!
Other Fixes
Fixed Sorting of CyanogenMod and Other ROM items to be Alphabetical.
Spaces to TABS
NOTE
This is early days for the Mixed Installer and I need all the testing I can get! Please report your issues!
v4-kitkat and v2-lollipop
With v2, you can now restore from the config file so you don't have to edit it every time you flash!
Simply choose RESTORE when you flash to jump straight to the installer.
Want to edit your choices? Tap DON'T RESTORE and you will be greeted with the classic installer!
v3.3.1-kitkat and v1.1.1-lollipop
FIXES BUG IN v3.3-kitkat and v1.1-lollipop, see changelog below!
20141122 releases: v3.1/v3.2-kitkat/v3.3-kitkat and v1-lollipop/v1.1-lollipop
LOLLIPOP VERSION STILL NEEDS TESTING! PLEASE HELP!
NEW FEATURES
All versions
Thanks to a request on XDA, I have added support to remove the Boot Animation. Just select the new option and it will remove the animation, defaulting you back to the one built into the code.
v3.2+ and both Lollipop versions
Also, you can now separately remove Exchange Services so you can still use Exchange accounts in Gmail!
v3.3 and v1.1-lollipop versions
Finally, you can remove AOSPA's Lightbulb/Torch App.
BUGS
v3.3 and v1.1-lollipop versions
Fixed Git messing up EOL which made development tricky, didn't impact end users.
All versions
Wouldn't flash in some recoveries like the MultiROM one because it didn't have an updater script file. I added a dummy file and now it works.
All versions
When I based this project off of the PA GApps Easy Config script I was working on, I accidentally left some items in the config script named "aosp_prop" instead of "gapps_prop". To make it easier, I renamed both to just "prop".
CLEAN UP
All versions
I did some misc. cleanup including:
Changing the author name to my new username: "bgiesing"
In config script, fixed leftover PA GApps config name and replaced with Vox Remover.
In the Install Script, I removed some extra headers and the part that looks for your text file as it is always in the same place now.
v3
AROMA Installer: The zip is now using AROMA! That means that you can use a simple click interface to config your choices.
One ZIP! I figured out how to run the current script from AROMA and show output which means you don't need two ZIPs! Flash one for everything!
Added a request: PhotoPhase Live Wallpaper
Combined: Development and SpareParts into one entry as if you are going to remove one, you are most likely going to remove the other.
Fixed: Addon.d Script! In the older releases, there were two problems with the script. The first was the ZIP not installing it on your device which means it can't work at all. The second is that even if you copied over the script manually, the items to restore were in the "restore" section and not "pre-restore" and this caused things like AOSPA's script to not restore completely!
v2
Fix SlimIRC and PAC-Man apps not removing
First Public release
v1
BETA Release, Initial Release
Reserved
good
this looking helpful!
No instructions on how to install/flash? I understand you based your work on TKRuzze's GApps Remover but it might be wise to add instruction in your original post as to how and when to flash your zip and/or would it conflict with TKRuzze's and the likes of those kind of questions.
So far, I'm liking this project.
Rickav said:
No instructions on how to install/flash? I understand you based your work on TKRuzze's GApps Remover but it might be wise to add instruction in your original post as to how and when to flash your zip and/or would it conflict with TKRuzze's and the likes of those kind of questions.
So far, I'm liking this project.
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There is instructions, it tells you how to make the text file and to flash, if you don't know how to flash, then you shouldn't be using custom ROMs!
As for possible conflicts, they both supplement each other, one removes GApps and the other removes stock apps! They are safe to use together!
dotmaniac said:
If you don't know how to flash, then you shouldn't be using custom ROMs.
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If I didn't know how to flash, I couldn't use a custom ROM in the first place.
In any case, I must have missed the the "when to flash" bit in your OP and, on that front, this project looks even more promising.
Rickav said:
If I didn't know how to flash, I couldn't use a custom ROM in the first place.
In any case, I must have missed the the "when to flash" bit in your OP and, on that front, this project looks even more promising.
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I agree with you, the OP didn't mentioned where we have to put the file etc...
For beginners (like me) it's not as easy as it could be for experienced people.
Please give us some advice
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splokow said:
I agree with you, the OP didn't mentioned where we have to put the file etc...
For beginners (like me) it's not as easy as it could be for experienced people.
Please give us some advice
Sent from my One
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To use, make a text file named ".vox-remove", put it in the same folder as the ZIP or the /sdcard root, and put a keyword from the list below. The file should have no extension. Remove anything in BOLD. After making the file, flash normally anytime after flashing the ROM (before or after GApps, kernel, etc.)
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Okay guys, here is a little bit of a news update!
I am still working on this, I just need a suggestion on apps that you guys want removed!
Secondly, I am in contact with @osm0sis to make an AROMA zip that will create a file for the new AOSPA shell GApps! This will save people the trouble of figuring out how to correctly make the text file. Hopefully, I can also make one for the remover!
I just released an AROMA zip to make the text file for PA GApps remover, I am going to try to have one up for Vox remover eventually!
dotmaniac said:
Me, @hlxanthus, and @osm0sis have been working on an easy config tool for making the .gapps-remove (soon .gapps-config) file. @hlxanthus has already posted a few versions and now here is the next step.
Download pa_gapps_config-20140916b.zip
Compared to his versions, the interface is completely slimmed down and the ZIP is smaller. How? Well, I used my base which is categorized and has a better file structure. The ZIP is smaller thanks to a few things: One includes less words in script files. An example is resread instead of zipread. This allows you to not have to enter the full file path. Secondly, he added a Splash image and I ran it through a PNG compressor. Before it was 520 KB and is now 130 KB. Third, my base doesn't include extra themes and icons that make up most AROMA zips.
Thanks to @osm0sis and @hlxanthus for ideas, shell help, and AROMA help. Specifically @hlxanthus for the backup code and verification screens. Also @osm0sis for the grep -w flag hint and help for other projects I have done.
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dotmaniac said:
Okay guys, here is a little bit of a news update!
I am still working on this, I just need a suggestion on apps that you guys want removed!
Secondly, I am in contact with @osm0sis to make an AROMA zip that will create a file for the new AOSPA shell GApps! This will save people the trouble of figuring out how to correctly make the text file. Hopefully, I can also make one for the remover!
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1. Thank You!
2. Can you add the following Apps?
Cell Broadcast
CM Account
CM Video Editor
CM Home
3. What is the difference between (Development Extra dev tools & SpareParts Extra dev tools) ?
Thanks Again!
zakaziky said:
1. Thank You!
2. Can you add the following Apps?
Cell Broadcast
CM Account
CM Video Editor
CM Home
3. What is the difference between (Development Extra dev tools & SpareParts Extra dev tools) ?
Thanks Again!
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CM Home, Cell Broadcast, and CM account are essential for device use, aka if you remove them, your device won't work.
There is no such thing as the CM Video Editor... The video editor included in CM is the AOSP Movie Studio.
Also, Spare parts and Development are two separate apps. They both are advanced tools for app development.
- Exchange services
- AOSP keyboard (?)
- Camera
- Black hole, Sun beam, Bubble
(Do basic live wallpapers include Nexus and Spectrum?)
PünchUp said:
- Exchange services
- AOSP keyboard (?)
- Camera
- Black hole, Sun beam, Bubble
(Do basic live wallpapers include Nexus and Spectrum?)
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Exchange services are there.
The keyboard we don't allow to remove because if you don't install a keyboard, you will be unable to type!
Camera I'll have to think about.
The live wallpapers are there, they just may have different names. Black hole is actually called Galaxy4.
Basic live wallpapers (I think) include Nexus. Spectrum is a part of Visualization Wallpapers.
‘Email’ removes both Email and Exchange Services?
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‘Email’ removes both Email and Exchange Services?
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No... Email removes email and Exchange removes Exchange
PünchUp said:
‘Email’ removes both Email and Exchange Services?
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Sorry, forgot... Email removes both.

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