I've been freezing all the crap and bloatware with Titanium Backup, and I can't find the Mobile Hotspot app to freeze it. Does anyone know what you need to freeze to get rid of it?
aaronfuhrer said:
I've been freezing all the crap and bloatware with Titanium Backup, and I can't find the Mobile Hotspot app to freeze it. Does anyone know what you need to freeze to get rid of it?
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To the best of my knowledge, the Verizon Mobile Hotspot "app" is Android's built-in tethering, baked into framework-res.apk. There isn't a bloatware app to remove.
If you just don't want to see it, you could hide it from your app drawer. The TW launcher and Nova Launcher both do it easily, and I suspect the others do too.
lazarus2405 said:
To the best of my knowledge, the Verizon Mobile Hotspot "app" is Android's built-in tethering, baked into framework-res.apk. There isn't a bloatware app to remove.
If you just don't want to see it, you could hide it from your app drawer. The TW launcher and Nova Launcher both do it easily, and I suspect the others do too.
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Okay, well thanks! I'll just do what you said and hide it! :good:
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When trying to remove bloat from my phone with titanium backup I freeze the apps. After freezing them they still are in the app drawer and in the market. I can't open them up or anything anymore, but do anyone else know if there is a special setting or something I need to use to get it out of the app drawer?
daneren2005 said:
When trying to remove bloat from my phone with titanium backup I freeze the apps. After freezing them they still are in the app drawer and in the market. I can't open them up or anything anymore, but do anyone else know if there is a special setting or something I need to use to get it out of the app drawer?
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That's because freezing only prevents the app from running, it doesn't do what you're thinking it does. You can disable apps you don't want in Settings -> Apps -> All if you still want to keeps the apps around on your phone (but hidden from the app drawer) or you can uninstall them directly from Titanium Backup
On my previous phone freezing hid the apps from the drawer AND it explicitly says when you freeze them that they are now hidden from the app drawer. It is supposed to hide it like its uninstalled but be easy to unfreeze. That's the whole point of it...
daneren2005 said:
On my previous phone freezing hid the apps from the drawer AND it explicitly says when you freeze them that they are now hidden from the app drawer. It is supposed to hide it like its uninstalled but be easy to unfreeze. That's the whole point of it...
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Obviously I don't know as much as I think I do
Well if nothing else your post let's me know that others are experiencing the same problem even if they don't realize it is a problem?
Which apps? Everything I've frozen with Titanium gets removed just fine from the app drawer. This includes all the AT&T bloat: anything with "AT&T" in it, MOG, Top HD Games, Yellow Pages, and a couple others.
All of that crap. For example I have all the ATT stuff frozen but they still show up.
1 did you specify any different settings for titanium?
2 what launcher are you using? I'm looking in launcher pro
Nevermind updating appears to have fixed the problem.
I've been using Apex launcher this week (which is amazing, and imho has tons more options over Nova), and would like to disable TouchWiz. I noticed that TouchWiz does not have a 'disable' option like a lot of other apps do when viewing app details.
I am rooted, but I'd rather not use Titanium Backup since I do not plan on completely removing the app. I just want to disable it like I have been able to do on the Verizon bloatware apps.
Can I simply go into system/app and rename the TouchWiz app?
I've noticed that when I download/install a new app, the phone still tries to add the app to the TouchWiz home screen which I find annoying.
dunderball said:
I've been using Apex launcher this week (which is amazing, and imho has tons more options over Nova), and would like to disable TouchWiz. I noticed that TouchWiz does not have a 'disable' option like a lot of other apps do when viewing app details.
I am rooted, but I'd rather not use Titanium Backup since I do not plan on completely removing the app. I just want to disable it like I have been able to do on the Verizon bloatware apps.
Can I simply go into system/app and rename the TouchWiz app?
I've noticed that when I download/install a new app, the phone still tries to add the app to the TouchWiz home screen which I find annoying.
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Touchwiz is built into the ROM. The only way to not use Touchwiz is to use AOSP/AOKP or something without TW.
Zalithian said:
Touchwiz is built into the ROM. The only way to not use Touchwiz is to use AOSP/AOKP or something without TW.
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I'm using Apex Launcher as a replacement and would like to disable or freeze TouchWiz without using any new apps like Titanium Backup.
dunderball said:
I'm using Apex Launcher as a replacement and would like to disable or freeze TouchWiz without using any new apps like Titanium Backup.
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You're still using TouchWiz. You can't NOT use Touchwiz on Stock. Apex is just a launcher. TouchWiz is the entire touch interface. Everything you use is still using TouchWiz.
You remove,freeze,rename, etc. any TW files you will probably brick the device and have to odin back to stock and start all over.
sfobrien said:
You remove,freeze,rename, etc. any TW files you will probably brick the device and have to odin back to stock and start all over.
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Okay, thanks guys. I guess I misunderstood and though TouchWiz home was just another launcher. I didn't know it was essential to the rom itself.
dunderball said:
Okay, thanks guys. I guess I misunderstood and though TouchWiz home was just another launcher. I didn't know it was essential to the rom itself.
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No worries. TouchWiz Home is just one part of TW, but TW itself is basically the framework added onto Android by Samsung which is part of everything. The only way to not use it is to use AOSP or find another non TouchWiz ROM (not sure if any are out for the S3 yet)
I'm sure you can freeze the launcher and get away with it.
I believe it's "SecLauncher2" or something to that extent. Look for the word "Launcher".
And I'm not responsible if you bootloop
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dunderball said:
I've been using Apex launcher this week (which is amazing, and imho has tons more options over Nova),.
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I'm curious, what are the "tons more options" ??
I have seen people post this before but nobody seems to know what these options are.
I used Apex for months in my old Rezound but I prefer Nova in the G3 myself (& I have the paid version of both Apex & Nova) but maybe I'm missing something.
So far, Nova has had every single setting or option that I want so I am really wondering what I am missing??
Nobody yet have balls to ****ing delete or freeze TW to see if it works along Nova...
****!!
Luckzzz said:
Nobody yet have balls to ****ing delete or freeze TW to see if it works along Nova...
****!!
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Just use nova to replace TouchWiz as your default launcher and bingo you should be good to go
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Can we start a best apps for root thread?
I have to say I think AirAudio is one of the best apps to take advantage of root imo.
My top root apps (in no particular order) are:
Titanium Backup
Root Explorer
Greenify (donation package)
Xposed Installer
Various Xposed modules
Wanam Xposed
Safestrap
There is so many apps bro. Good idea by the way. It'll help so many people to pick apps that might be helpful and they don't know about them. For me I like what @Face_Plant mentioned plus font installer ☆root☆.
I'll post more if I run into some new ones.
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There is so many apps bro. Good idea by the way. It'll help so many people to pick apps that might be helpful and they don't know about them. For me I like what @Face_Plant mentioned plus font installer ☆root☆.
I'll post more if I run into some new ones.
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I thought about asking this... its been since my captivate since I had root on my cell. I used international, Europe and Orange OS on my Xperia T so it was tolerable. So far my tablet has xposed on it but I havent had time to mess with it.
Def using:
Titanium Backup for manual deploating and freezing.
Solid Explorer for editing and moving things around.
Great Thread!!! A nice "One Stop Shop" for all ROOT Apps!!
I use (some free, some paid):
AdFree
Titanium Backup
ESFileExplorer(Root explorer)
NextApp SDFix (for root access to sdcard after 4.4.2 "broke" it)
SuperSU
Market Helper
JRummy ROM Toolbox Pro
Moved to Themes and Apps.
Root explorer
Adfree
Titanium backup
Xposed
Modules:
Winam xposed
Statusbarvolume
Activityforcenewtask
Crappalink
Disable clear defaults dialogs
Greenify
Smooth system progress bar
Statusbar scroll to top
YouTube adaway
Thats my MUST BE IN MY ROM root apps
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thanks guys, def getting some great ideas to try out!
Does anyone know how I can remove the keyboard icon in the statusbar whenever I have my beyboard pulled up?
earhog said:
thanks guys, def getting some great ideas to try out!
Does anyone know how I can remove the keyboard icon in the statusbar whenever I have my beyboard pulled up?
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you need wanam xposed the go to notification settings>notifications>hide input method switcher and put a check on it then restart
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Titanium
Solid Explorer(The Best root Explorer App, My OP)
Those are the most important Root Apps i have.
the2rrell said:
Titanium
Solid Explorer(The Best root Explorer App, My OP)
Those are the most important Root Apps i have.
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Those are the only two programs I have ever used on my phone and bought premium instantly.
SOLID explorer is just a nice file explorer to use even without root. Either use it double screen mode or just flipping from folder to folder by swiping.
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Didn't see Viper4Android FX...
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My top root apps (in no particular order) are:
Titanium Backup
Root Explorer
Greenify (donation package)
Xposed Installer
Various Xposed modules
Wanam Xposed
Safestrap
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What are you greenifying. Debating whether or not to use it. Are you seeing any difference?
Note 3 Rooted
Krunk83 said:
What are you greenifying. Debating whether or not to use it. Are you seeing any difference?
Note 3 Rooted
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Greenify is definitely worth it. I just use the free one and for sure a must have
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Krunk83 said:
What are you greenifying. Debating whether or not to use it. Are you seeing any difference?
Note 3 Rooted
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I Greenify all of my downloaded apps plus a few system apps like the calculator, calendar, some of the S Pen stuff, etc. If you do decide to Greenify system apps, make sure you are 100% sure of what it is and what it does. Also, if you value Action Memo, don't Greenify it. It took me almost 3 days to figure out why Action Memo wasn't working when I tried to launch it from Air Command and it was because I Greenified it...
The donation package has a feature where GCM push notifications will wake up hibernated apps like Facebook, Tapatalk, Gmail, etc and will allow hibernated weather apps to auto update at their regular intervals. This makes the paid version worth it for me. It is a bit buggy though and doesn't always work.
Face_Plant said:
I Greenify all of my downloaded apps plus a few system apps like the calculator, calendar, some of the S Pen stuff, etc. If you do decide to Greenify system apps, make sure you are 100% sure of what it is and what it does. Also, if you value Action Memo, don't Greenify it. It took me almost 3 days to figure out why Action Memo wasn't working when I tried to launch it from Air Command and it was because I Greenified it...
The donation package has a feature where GCM push notifications will wake up hibernated apps like Facebook, Tapatalk, Gmail, etc and will allow hibernated weather apps to auto update at their regular intervals. This makes the paid version worth it for me. It is a bit buggy though and doesn't always work.
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Dang that's a lot of apps! Thanks for the info I'll try this.
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Are this apps for att note 3? I have it rooted but I don't know if this are good to it.
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Is xposed installer stable? Why does it give me a warning that I might get my cellphone brick? Running kitkat rooted with geohot method on note 3 att. Pls reply.
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Xposed installer is perfectly stable. I've never had any trouble with it. They put that warning up to CTA.
Are u running the same thing as iam. Geohot towelroot on a at&t kitkat 4.4.2? Pls reply I already downloaded the xposed on appstore then it warned me that it might brick my phone when I started to install it. I canceled it LoL
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I am using Go launcher, it is great, it is so cool. But you know what is the most stupid thing about Go launcher? I think it is the hide-app function. Anyone can just click the "hide app" button and see what is being hidden. I always think that someone will open it someday. It is so awkward, how did you guys solve the problem?
That's really a problem.
cysx2487 said:
I am using Go launcher, it is great, it is so cool. But you know what is the most stupid thing about Go launcher? I think it is the hide-app function. Anyone can just click the "hide app" button and see what is being hidden. I always think that someone will open it someday. It is so awkward, how did you guys solve the problem?
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I have been using Go launcher also, it's a nice launcher. But this problem really bothers me. Wish this problem can be fixed soon!:crying:
It's because the 'hide apps' option isn't privacy-related.
It's there to hide apps from your app list that serve no purpose being there. For instance, Live Wallpapers put an icon in the app list, which forces you to open the wallpaper picker anyway. If you're like me and have about 30 of them installed, they clutter up the list. Ditto for Zooper Widget packs and apps you can't uninstall but never use. (No every launcher user has root access).
I also use Go Launcher. It's one of the best launcher apps. But I never tried app hiding until now...
My phone is password protected and since I am the only one using it I don't really see a reason why I should hide them.
And if there is someone who really looks out to find hidden apps.. That's a person I would not give me phone
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Merry Holidays all!
Just like the title asks: what do you use for backing up Homescreen/HS apps.
I like to clean wipe for custom Roms and use TiBu for apps/data mostly. I do use it for a couple systems apps, but thats about it. However, no matter what, I can't get my apps and folders restored to Google Launcher/Home screens.
Is there a way?? Thanks
Mrwirez said:
Merry Holidays all!
Just like the title asks: what do you use for backing up Homescreen/HS apps.
I like to clean wipe for custom Roms and use TiBu for apps/data mostly. I do use it for a couple systems apps, but thats about it. However, no matter what, I can't get my apps and folders restored to Google Launcher/Home screens.
Is there a way?? Thanks
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3rd party launchers like Nova or Apex got this function build in and if I am not wrong, if you install Google Launcher afterwards it will ask you to import from other launcher (?), that would be one way. I am not aware of any other.
Google Now Launcher does not allow backup up and restoring of homescreens to storage or from other launchers, at all. Only most other launchers have such functionality.
If you have Xposed, however, the XGELS module (I think it also needs premium via an in-app purchase) lets you backup and restore homescreen data (excluding widgets) of Google Now Launcher to your internal storage. This is the only way.
I was afraid of that. Thank you. Have a great day.
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Google Now Launcher does not allow backup up and restoring of homescreens to storage or from other launchers, at all. Only most other launchers have such functionality.
If you have Xposed, however, the XGELS module (I think it also needs premium via an in-app purchase) lets you backup and restore homescreen data (excluding widgets) of Google Now Launcher to your internal storage. This is the only way.
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My google now launcher asked me to restore from my home screen (stock android I think) once I installed clean the factory image. It took all folders etc.
Hence not sure if u could load from 3rd party to stock android somehow?
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chrismast said:
My google now launcher asked me to restore from my home screen (stock android I think) once I installed clean the factory image. It took all folders etc.
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Oh yeah. That's if you have app data synced to Google, then it might sync that too.
But, no way to export/import/store it yourself except with Xposed.
Lethargy said:
Oh yeah. That's if you have app data synced to Google, then it might sync that too.
But, no way to export/import/store it yourself except with Xposed.
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Good to know, thanks!
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Thanks.. I'll do a sync before a factory reset next time and see how it goes. I've been trying out Nova Launcher too. Strange Google doesn't have this feature built in...