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Program Floater

Hi, have a question..
when i uninstalled a couple of apps recently, all of its shortcut in programs are still there without there original icon and when you click on it, it give out this message "Cannot find <application name> make sure you've entered the correct path and filename, etc.."
was wondering if theres a way for me to remove or delete those floaters since they should'nt be there anymore since i've uninstalled the program app associated with it..
thanks!

use gsfinder etc and navigate to \windows\start menu and edit as required.
This can also be done through activesync explore.
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it worked...
yey... it worked.. didnt realize it was that easy.. anyways, thanks a bunch with the help... this forum really does rock..... keep the information flowing guys...... cheers!

[Q] Where does android get the installed application list from?

Hello
I was hoping someone could help me out with some info. I'm trying to figure out how to remove items from the installed apps list. There are some apps there that is uninstalled and so trying to uninstall them again just shows an error.
Can I somehow edit the list?
I'm new to android but I am used to Linux and I have root access plus terminal and scripting (python) installed.
It's android 1,6.
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Doesn't anybody know?
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Thanks for the help guys!
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You might want to consider what the rules say about posting. It says give appropriate time for people to answer.
I found your post because I have nothing better to do than go one by one through threads. I don't think I has been visible to many people (unless you got a really high views number), but then again might be that the ones who saw simply don't know the answer.
I do not know the answer to your question but all apps that show in the list are either in /data/app/ or in /system/app/ once you delete them from there they are actually uninstalled and removed from that list. Note that /system/app/ is a read only file structure and you need to remount it as RW with terminal or use something like Root Explorer. As always, there is a reason for it to be read only, so you dont mess with it unless you know exactly what you're doing. Apps here are the ones that you cannot normally uninstall.

Look at the date of the first post. Deleting from those folders does not remove apps from the installed apps list. They just show up with a size of zero. Deleted them from the cache too and still no luck. Android must have some kind of file or database with installed app names. Only way to remove apps is to delete them, install them like normal apps and then uninstall them. Someone must know where it actually get the items on the installed apps list from.
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I remember when I was removing Motonav from Milestone, in some tutorial there was some xml-scutrctured file containing all that information, but now I can't remember it's name and location, sorry

Android file management idea

I have noticed that android apps are horrible with file management. When you install an app on the phone it installs a whole new file hierarchy.
Example... when you install Meme Generator it creates a memegenerator folder within that folder it caches Favorites, Instances, Generators, and shares
when you delete the app it doesn't remove this folder or any of its contents​
My idea is an app that would scan folders and mark if the folder is useless or not. Especially the unknown data folders that say something like com.fatsecret.android and have nothing but random .dat files or a .nomedia folder/file. Almost like a registry checker for a PC.
Another idea is to have an app that scans the SD card and locates all media. It would tell you how many of what type of file you have on your phone, and allow you to mass move to selected folders (Not copy or transfer but actually move th file to its new location)
im no programer but these would be great apps if they were to be developed

It would be really great man, unfortunately, I'm not able to develop things like this, but let me know about if it's ready.
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Lmfao i neglected to mention I am only beginning to learn the android programming. So im in no position to even comprehend programming this ... but im researching the possibility.
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File management is very messy at the moment. Something needs to give!

I agree, I've been looking for a decent file manager, but haven't found anything yet!

theblacknight said:
I agree, I've been looking for a decent file manager, but haven't found anything yet!
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There are quite a few but 'Astro' seems to be the most popular. Give it a try!

I use Astro and i'm quite happy with it.

The question would be how to determine useless folders.

Dark3n said:
The question would be how to determine useless folders.
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My initial idea was to use a system similar to a windows registry. Once the app starts for the first time it will create a database that stores folder data, which then it tries to match to an app that installed it. If the folder shows that the app that created it has been deleted it shows a red folder or has a negative mark next to it, if its still installed it shows a positive or green folder. This way you can get rid of the bad folders.
My second idea was to have an app create a drop folder for certain file types. For instance a folder like MY DOCUMENTS that has the folders MUSIC, PICTURES, AND VIDEOS. When the app starts it has you select a folder to drop a specific file type (example .MP3 files into MY DOCUMENTS/MUSIC). The all then media scans the phone and locate all matching file types and MOVES the file not COPYS.
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Something kinda similar to what you want was introduced in FroYo. It gives each app a directory (on the SD card I don't know about onboard memory) that is automatically deleted by the system when the app is installed. Currently it has a few fairly big bugs but hopefully they will get fixed and developers will start to use it.

coreyja said:
Something kinda similar to what you want was introduced in FroYo. It gives each app a directory (on the SD card I don't know about onboard memory) that is automatically deleted by the system when the app is installed. Currently it has a few fairly big bugs but hopefully they will get fixed and developers will start to use it.
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That sounds liie it will be excellent once its implemented. I'm sure as most new things take time to catch on this will probably take a little while for it to happen. Maybe Google is going to make it mandatory for devs to do this.
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It wouldn't necessarily have to be an app but some process that would make create or add to (create a sub-directory) default folders. I'm not saying it has to be a window like system but as simple as it gets Music, Images, Documents, Downloads maybe a spare folder for necessary background files (Hidden) But accessible when needed. The biggest problem here is that I don't think too many people that want this solution are programmers. because if you know how to program then you spend all day sorting throu this stuff anyway.

Well i'm on 2.2.1 and the system still keeps the settings folders in /dbdata/databases/*packagename* after you uninstalled it.
I usually resort to deleting the folders in adb shell when programming and testing apps.
So it seems there is need for this and there is no such tool yet?
I might start on it then, do you think there is enough intrest in something like that?
Help me with the most difficult and important step, invent a name for such an app !

Sounds like a useful tool. Great idea.
I'm constantly searching through my sd card and trying to figure out what can be deleted.
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mobbeel said:
I use Astro and i'm quite happy with it.
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Have you tried file expert? So much functionality for free.
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Dark3n said:
Well i'm on 2.2.1 and the system still keeps the settings folders in /dbdata/databases/*packagename* after you uninstalled it.
I usually resort to deleting the folders in adb shell when programming and testing apps.
So it seems there is need for this and there is no such tool yet?
I might start on it then, do you think there is enough intrest in something like that?
Help me with the most difficult and important step, invent a name for such an app !
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Name ideas
-sd looter
-Datei Objekts (file objects in German)
-file euphoria
-Zen management
-SD filed or SDefiled
Just a few to spark interest.
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Allright, here we go:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1013063
First version is out, please help me test it.

This needs to be created. I'm just sorry I can't do any of the programming.
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[Q] Backup Savegames

Hello Community,
is there any possibility (interop-unlocked) Omnia 7 to backup the savegames, exspecially from Xbox Live games before resetting the phone?
Thank you for answers,
Malte

Windows Phone Device Manager v1.7.0.0 can backup and restore apps and games settings and data... unfortunately with public v1.8.0.0 backup not work...
also you can copy files for every game from IsolatedStore to PC with Windows Phone Power Tools or any other tool which have access to IsolatedStore

Like dxdy said, the Windows Phone Power Tools will let you do this. I was going to post a link but it seems that I can't, so it's at wptools.codeplexDOTCOM. Use the Isolated Storage Browser to copy save data from the old phone and to the new one.

thank you for your answers...
Fortunately I am Beta Tester of Windows phone device Manager. I think i will try that method First, otherwise i will copy the savegames from isolated storage.
Malte1234511
PS: the spelling mistakes come from my German Keyboard Layout

you can't copy xboxlive games isostore, wpdm or wptools won't help you...only for sideloaded apps/games.

I installed WPDM and just had to notice, that there is a backup funkction, but it doesnt semm to work. I also noticed that I havent access to isolated storage with WPDM'S file explorer. I will no figure out the other program, hopefully it works. Anyway ist would be logically if yor're right and it isnt possible. I heard about a function that will be added to Xbox live hub from Microsoft. Maybe that will help me backup the dataa from my applications.

Thank you
With Wp Power Tools I was able
to solve my problem and copy the
savegames from the phone (but nox xbox live...),
cause as NebZoNe mentioned there is no way
to copy from the isolated storage of xbox live
games...
So, thanks anyway,
Malte1234511

Ok, after research i found out
there is a way (even Xbox Live), but I'm
not sure if I can post it here in XDA...

Malte1234511 said:
Ok, after research i found out
there is a way (even Xbox Live), but I'm
not sure if I can post it here in XDA...
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Just wondering if you could help me out as i have the same problem. I have sent you a PM

On a Samsung phone, you can use WP7 Root Tools to copy files from your games' IsolatedStore folders to another location (such as the IsolatedStore of the webserver app, very handy for this) from which you can get them off the phone.
I actually wrote a backup app for HTC phones, but by the time I got it working pretty well, nobody could run it anymore (needed old firmware). Sigh...

GoodDayToDie said:
On a Samsung phone, you can use WP7 Root Tools to copy files from your games' IsolatedStore folders to another location (such as the IsolatedStore of the webserver app, very handy for this) from which you can get them off the phone.
I actually wrote a backup app for HTC phones, but by the time I got it working pretty well, nobody could run it anymore (needed old firmware). Sigh...
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thanks for the reply but where would i find the IsolatedStore folders? The game i want to backup is Plants Vs Zombie

The phone creates an IsolatedStore folder for each app as you isntall the app. They are created in \Applications\Data\<GUID>\Data\IsolatedStore. You need to know the GUID of the app you're installing. I don't know what it is for PvZ off the top of my head, though if you download the XAP from the marketplace, open it up (it's a renamed ZIP file), and look at the WMAppManifest.xml file inside, you'll see an ID GUID. That's the one that you need to know.

winco's wAppStore shows apps GUID in a very simple way, even non free apps (E.Reid's marketplace too but need a little hack for non free apps)
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If someone creates XML file with most popular game names and GUIDs, I can write a simple backup/restore desktop app, helper to ISETool.exe
Suggested XML format:
Code:
<apps>
<app GUID=8eda0151-67e7-df11-a844-00237de2db9e>Birdy Bounce</app>
<app GUID=78681258-ec97-e011-986b-78e7d1fa76f8>Penguin</app>
...
and so on
...
</apps>

[Q] Delete integrated app.

hello xda friends!!
I've changed wp7 account with registry tweak.
But I faced with problem. Apps what downloaded by older account are can't update. these include integrated app (ex. Extra Settings (samsung-couldn't find in marketplace.))
I could update by delete old app and newly download. But can't delete integrated app. How can i solve this problem?
Please help me...
thanks!! good day~

Phone ROMs typically include some XAP files (and DRM licenses for them, more like marketplace XAPs than homebrew ones). They are stored in the \Windows folder on the phone. Using the Mango Webserver app you can view and downlod these XAPs. You could either try re-installing them (each one comes with a special provxml file that installs it) if you can process the provxml, or you can try to sideload it.
By the way, what do you mean by "integrated" apps? Do you mean the ones that came with the phone, or the ones that install into the Settings hub? If you're trying to delete apps from Settings, the easiest way is to install another app with the same GUID (downloading the XAP will let you see the GUID) that installs to the app list (will replace the copy in Settings) and then uninstall it from there.

GoodDayToDie said:
Phone ROMs typically include some XAP files (and DRM licenses for them, more like marketplace XAPs than homebrew ones). They are stored in the \Windows folder on the phone. Using the Mango Webserver app you can view and downlod these XAPs. You could either try re-installing them (each one comes with a special provxml file that installs it) if you can process the provxml, or you can try to sideload it.
By the way, what do you mean by "integrated" apps? Do you mean the ones that came with the phone, or the ones that install into the Settings hub? If you're trying to delete apps from Settings, the easiest way is to install another app with the same GUID (downloading the XAP will let you see the GUID) that installs to the app list (will replace the copy in Settings) and then uninstall it from there.
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thnks reply. Second point is what I wanna bring mean to u(install into the settings hub)