How do I remove apps that are part of the system?
Do i have to go back and reinstall or something. I thought when rooted I could remove whatever I wanted somehow?
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ChummyDays said:
Download titanium backup free. It let's you remove system apps but be very careful. You can brick your phone.
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Awesome thanks. Do you know if I can remove HTC Sense?
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Awesome thanks. Do you know if I can remove HTC Sense?
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No. Sense is not just an app. Its built into the framework of the OS itself, and is incorporated into many aspects of the OS. Deleting the app called HTC Sense will likely result in erratic behavior of the phone, or stop it from performing correctly. Is there a specific aspect of Sense that you want to remove, and if so, why?
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No. Sense is not just an app. Its built into the framework of the OS itself, and is incorporated into many aspects of the OS. Deleting the app called HTC Sense will likely result in erratic behavior of the phone, or stop it from performing correctly. Is there a specific aspect of Sense that you want to remove, and if so, why?
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Thanks much.
I wanted to remove the launcher just because I thought it would save memory as I use Apex. Am I wrong in thinking this and I should just leave it?
I like my lock screen shortcuts, I assume this "may" disable that feature?
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Thanks much.
I wanted to remove the launcher just because I thought it would save memory as I use Apex. Am I wrong in thinking this and I should just leave it?
I like my lock screen shortcuts, I assume this "may" disable that feature?
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Yes, you can freeze the Sense launcher, but it's potentially risky. If something went wrong with Apex, say with an update, then you have no backup launcher and no way to operate the phone. You would need to reflash your rom. It will also kill all the Sense functions.
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Thanks much.
I wanted to remove the launcher just because I thought it would save memory as I use Apex. Am I wrong in thinking this and I should just leave it?
I like my lock screen shortcuts, I assume this "may" disable that feature?
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Not "may", uninstalling the launcher will absolutely break your lock screen shortcuts.
You can try this. But I recommend making a nandroid first, in case things get screwed up. And don't know if uninstalling the Sense launcher will break other things.
Perfect thanks folks.
I installed nandroid and went to run it and it said my Busybox was not the latest. How exactly can I upgrade that and will it break my ViperXL Rom?
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Did you make a nandroid in team win recovery?
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No I downloaded the app from the market and tried to initiate a backup and it ran through its checks and stopped at the Busybox check. It said my version was lower than 1.2.0 exiting.
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No I downloaded the app from the market and tried to initiate a backup and it ran through its checks and stopped at the Busybox check. It said my version was lower than 1.2.0 exiting.
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Do it in TWRP. I've never heard of this app and I have no idea if it works with this phone. Doing it in recovery is not a big deal and you can be sure it will work.
iElvis said:
Do it in TWRP. I've never heard of this app and I have no idea if it works with this phone. Doing it in recovery is not a big deal and you can be sure it will work.
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Agreed, I have never heard of a nandroid app.
Just go into TWRP, and make a backup from there.
I'm still amazed at how many people are flashing ROMs, and don't even know how to make a backup of their ROM.
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Agreed, I have never heard of a nandroid app.
Just go into TWRP, and make a backup from there.
I'm still amazed at how many people are flashing ROMs, and don't even know how to make a backup of their ROM.
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I made a backup in TWRP before and after I flashed my ROM. I was just wondering if that app I found made it easier. Never restored a backup yet, never needed to. I assume it should work ok.
Thanks for everyone's help.
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I made a backup in TWRP before and after I flashed my ROM. I was just wondering if that app I found made it easier. Never restored a backup yet, never needed to. I assume it should work ok.
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How much easier do you need it to be? Especially on a custom ROM, just use the power button option to boot into TWRP, then one tap and a swipe, and its backed up.
I'm assuming you mean apps like ROM Manager and the like. All they do is automate the process a little, but the phone is just doing the same exact thing in the background (booting into recovery and doing a nandroid from there). You also should be careful, in that such apps are often expecting CWM to be your recovery or may assume you have a international One X. If such is the case, the nandroid backup might not work, or you can even do irreparable damage to your phone.
Much safer to leave such apps alone, and just backup in TWRP.
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How much easier do you need it to be? Especially on a custom ROM, just use the power button option to boot into TWRP, then one tap and a swipe, and its backed up.
I'm assuming you mean apps like ROM Manager and the like. All they do is automate the process a little, but the phone is just doing the same exact thing in the background (booting into recovery and doing a nandroid from there). You also should be careful, in that such apps are often expecting CWM to be your recovery or may assume you have a international One X. If such is the case, the nandroid backup might not work, or you can even do irreparable damage to your phone.
Much safer to leave such apps alone, and just backup in TWRP.
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Thanks much appreciated. I will just leave it and do it that way. Probably better in the long run.
Thanks again.
FeedbakBWR said:
Thanks much appreciated. I will just leave it and do it that way. Probably better in the long run.
Thanks again.
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You can "freeze" HTC Sense with Titanium Backup... Just make sure you have Nova or Apex installed first.
No harm in trying... Really, Ho harm in trying.
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So yeah, any time I install an app from the market or the Amazon store, Sense force closes. I'm rooted using stock ROM. Known issue, or more importantly, advice?
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Did you try fixing permissions inside rom manager? That normally fixes root related fc issues.
Hmm I'm not actually sure what you mean. ROM manager?
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You're rooted and you don't have ROM Manager?
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Hmm I'm not actually sure what you mean. ROM manager?
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You are kidding right? Please say this is a joke?
AndroidBotx said:
You are kidding right? Please say this is a joke?
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Why? I rarely use it, and have only installed it a few times but don't usually keep it installed.
Honestly it's not necessary, but does let you easily install a custom recovery in some situations. For an S-OFF device there are much easier and more convenient ways to do so.
For the first few months we had the device there was no official recovery and ROM Manager was dangerous to use (not so anymore)
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Why? I rarely use it, and have only installed it a few times but don't usually keep it installed.
Honestly it's not necessary, but does let you easily install a custom recovery in some situations. For an S-OFF device there are much easier and more convenient ways to do so.
For the first few months we had the device there was no official recovery and ROM Manager was dangerous to use (not so anymore)
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Press "flash recovery" and grant Superuser permissions. Not that hard.
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Haha I didn't realize I was so far out of the loop! With my phones, I root to get access to system folders, system apps, and to run adfree. I don't flash ROMs at all and always keep stock ROM. If I saw "ROM manager" before, I probably brushed it off without thinking because I associated it with custom ROMs.
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Haha I didn't realize I was so far out of the loop! With my phones, I root to get access to system folders, system apps, and to run adfree. I don't flash ROMs at all and always keep stock ROM. If I saw "ROM manager" before, I probably brushed it off without thinking because I associated it with custom ROMs.
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ROM Manager also allows you to flash ClockworkMod recovery and fixes your apps permissions. Once we get AOSP on this phone, you'll see what's really available.
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fixes your apps permissions
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So, I ran the fix app permissions from the ROM Manager and that didn't change anything. I went to install something from the market and although I didn't get a FORCE CLOSE pop up message, I did notice the MyTouch splash coming back up reloading Sense once again...
:-(
I appreciate any help offered. Thanks,
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So, I ran the fix app permissions from the ROM Manager and that didn't change anything. I went to install something from the market and although I didn't get a FORCE CLOSE pop up message, I did notice the MyTouch splash coming back up reloading Sense once again...
:-(
I appreciate any help offered. Thanks,
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That is 100% normal when using the bone stock rom. Thats why 95% of peeps who root use a custom rom.
AndroidBotx said:
That is 100% normal when using the bone stock rom. Thats why 95% of peeps who root use a custom rom.
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Not only that - but i've noticed on the stock ROM every time I plug my phone into a computer without rebooting first it locks up and restarts - I have yet to have this happen on my ROM or any of the others I used before that.
Once you root the stock ROM, it just doesn't seem to work as well, and I had the restart issue before root was available for us with this device. At first I thought it was my computer doing it, but now with an older desktop in service it happens on that too, and other random computers I plug into that my friends own too...I dunno.
There is a lot to be said for running a custom ROM instead of the stock one, beyond all the little fixes and enhancements they bring.
...but, that's why we all work together here to constantly bring better software with more support for these devices all over XDA.
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So, I ran the fix app permissions from the ROM Manager and that didn't change anything. I went to install something from the market and although I didn't get a FORCE CLOSE pop up message, I did notice the MyTouch splash coming back up reloading Sense once again...
:-(
I appreciate any help offered. Thanks,
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When is the last time you cleared cache and dalvik-cache? That might help with some of your issues.
I wrote a flashable-zip package that will do just that if you don't want to do it manually, it does a wipe (not format) so is compatible with all 3 clockworkmod recoveries we have available, since 4.0.0.8 and 4.0.0.9 don't implement the format command correctly.
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Third one is: Blue6IX_C01_Wipe.zip
MD5: a8c57de781b2abfca2dfcdcae57d439c
This one will wipe the /cache partition and also wipe dalvik-cache. Use this one if you are having problems with specific apps, especially when changing to a different version of an already installed app.
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Either manually doing it or flashing my script might help with your issues, or might have no effect.
The next time you boot after doing so the machine will have to rebuild both cache and dalvik-cache, so it will take a little longer to boot that first time and after it's done and has sat for 5 minutes or so you should reboot the machine again before using it, just to get everything worked out right.
Hope it helps!
I see some topics about it. I plan to unlock and root as soon as I get the phone.
Just how important is it to backup this, and anything else I should backup too?
its pretty important.. nothing can go wrong by backing it up. once you root it back it up just in case so your new phone wont be a $600 paperweight!
When you install CWM do a nandroid backup of stock
THE SKATER DUDE said:
its pretty important.. nothing can go wrong by backing it up. once you root it back it up just in case so your new phone wont be a $600 paperweight!
When you install CWM do a nandroid backup of stock
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That's good to hear. I figured I'd make stock backup too. Having stock rooted won't mess it up I'd presume? Is there an app that does it too?
I have flashed all the roms available, including CM10 and had no trouble with IMEI. Always good to backup though. There's a fairly simple process in the CM10 OP.
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I have flashed all the roms available, including CM10 and had no trouble with IMEI. Always good to backup though. There's a fairly simple process in the CM10 OP.
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It's built in I assume?
Recon0212 said:
That's good to hear. I figured I'd make stock backup too. Having stock rooted won't mess it up I'd presume? Is there an app that does it too?
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once rooted and you have installed clockwork mod recovery or TWRP you can make a back up of your whole phone..this will not mess up anything. You can get these two recoveries by using the ez recovery app on google play....... To make a backup in the recovery it will say backup and restore as one of the main options
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once rooted and you have installed clockwork mod recovery or TWRP you can make a back up of your whole phone..this will not mess up anything. You can get these two recoveries by using the ez recovery app on google play
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Sorry I don't think I was clear, I know about ROMs cause I do it on my Incredible. What I meant was backing up my IMEI
Recon0212 said:
Sorry I don't think I was clear, I know about ROMs cause I do it on my Incredible. What I meant was backing up my IMEI
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O my bad you have to be rooted in order to run the operation through a terminal emulator app
If you poke around in development there's one for Mac/Ubuntu (I think Ubuntu anyway) that does root and clockwork recovery from your computer, and that's what I use because it's pretty quick and easy.
If it can ever be important you should make a backup of it though. Since fixing things is always a process, having comprehensive resources for it can trim a lot of time.
Using QPST it only took me like 5 minutes to back mine up. Really simple. Then I put a copy of the file on my HD, on my phone's SD card and one on my Google drive. Now I'm sure I can't lose it. LoL they are small files too. Under 500kb
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I’d like to look further into it.
I lost my IMEI and other connection data with a bad flash of a CM10 nightly. I had to do a lot of stuff, including manually typing in my IMEI using QPST and then returning my phone to the Verizon store for them to do some factory-reset style stuff to it before I got connectivity again. (Even though I was bone-stock with a re-locked bootloader they still knew I had rooted and messed with the kernel and other stuff, btw). And its not completely correct, even though I am in my home service area I constantly have the flashing grey triangle that says I am doing international roaming. Pretty weird. So long story short, backup IMEI and everything else BEFORE FLASHING ANYTHING.
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Using QPST it only took me like 5 minutes to back mine up. Really simple. Then I put a copy of the file on my HD, on my phone's SD card and one on my Google drive. Now I'm sure I can't lose it. LoL they are small files too. Under 500kb
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That's good, I'll probably put it on my Skydrive then too.
Is there a high chance of losing it on flashing though? I just plan to flash CM10 really.
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That's good, I'll probably put it on my Skydrive then too.
Is there a high chance of losing it on flashing though? I just plan to flash CM10 really.
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Yes, there's always a chance you'll loose it. Better to be safe, than sorry. It only takes a couple of minutes to backup and it may save you the hassle of an exchange.
I backed up the IMEI using this method ( QPST) http://rootzwiki.com/topic/32397-tutorial-imei-backup-nv-with-qpst-us-variants/ It doesn't say should i reset the modems to mtp-adb?
it doesn't say and i would have posted it there but the guy at the end of the thread seems like he is all pissy if you ask any questions. thanks guys
Check out this thread. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1852255
Flash the file in the OP in cwm recovery for an easy backup. NOTE: Your bootloader must be unlocked for it to work.
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thanks bro i did that one first but they say do all of them just in case. so i did .
Does anyone know why? Its done this since I first rooted and did my first back up.
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same here. i think thats just how CWM works.
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same here. i think thats just how CWM works.
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Hmmm. Its only ever done it on my s III. Never did it on my og evo or HTC sensation. Maybe its the version of cwm. Is there an updated one? I have version 6.0.1.2 I know there's a touch version but I heard it was buggy.
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There is a bug in the RTC software for this phone. Until that but gets fixed (would have to be by Samsung or VZW) this isnt going to change.
Yeah it sucks but just rename your backups after they are done
Hit me up on Gtalk if u need help @musclehead84
musclehead84 said:
Yeah it sucks but just rename your backups after they are done
Hit me up on Gtalk if u need help @musclehead84
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I believe if you rename the backup then you will have to remake the MD5 for that backup, which isnt really a big deal. Just wanted to toss that out there.
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I believe if you rename the backup then you will have to remake the MD5 for that backup, which isnt really a big deal. Just wanted to toss that out there.
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i keep 2 renamed nandroids that i restore regularly and run them without any issues.
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I believe if you rename the backup then you will have to remake the MD5 for that backup, which isnt really a big deal. Just wanted to toss that out there.
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U can rename them as long as u don't use special characters.
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Install rom manager from the market and flash the latest recovery through that. Walla, they're back to normal. Only fixable by Samsung or vzw? Wtf do people get this stuff? This question gets asked every other day and there are STILL people who think its some unsolvable bug.
Imatoasta said:
Install rom manager from the market and flash the latest recovery through that. Walla, they're back to normal. Only fixable by Samsung or vzw? Wtf do people get this stuff? This question gets asked every other day and there are STILL people who think its some unsolvable bug.
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That's the first I've heard this. I have the latest cwm touch and wrong dates show. Actually I keep seeing people use RM and the recovery isn't flashing right.
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same me
Same me as well,:crying:
I thought that was normal since those numbers are no where near a type of date, I just rename it once booted into ROM.
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i suffering same issue too
Imatoasta said:
Install rom manager from the market and flash the latest recovery through that. Walla, they're back to normal. Only fixable by Samsung or vzw? Wtf do people get this stuff? This question gets asked every other day and there are STILL people who think its some unsolvable bug.
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This is not true. I dl'd my CWM thru RM and my dates are still wrong. Where do u get this stuff?
Imatoasta said:
Install rom manager from the market and flash the latest recovery through that. Walla, they're back to normal. Only fixable by Samsung or vzw? Wtf do people get this stuff? This question gets asked every other day and there are STILL people who think its some unsolvable bug.
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That's incorrect. The date issue is still there regardless of how it's flashed in. Some people have reported issues with restoring after renaming. Consensus seams to be if you keep the default cwm assigned name and add your own to the end of it without any spaces, any reported issues dissappear.
Boom! Jellybomb biatch!
annoying for sure. I just rename the moment I am done and booted back up.
TWRP date is also wrong but you can rename them anything you want at time backup. :laugh:
The guy meant backup FROM RM, it allows you to rename the backup file before it gets created, then reboots into recovery and creates the backup.
please try to search for your problem before posting... I'm typically the last to complain about that, but geez us...
Seirÿu said:
The guy meant backup FROM RM, it allows you to rename the backup file before it gets created, then reboots into recovery and creates the backup.
please try to search for your problem before posting... I'm typically the last to complain about that, but geez us...
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TWRP does everything rom manager does except download roms which have been seen to cause bricks. Backups are named before creation also but already booted into recovery. One stop shop. Easier wipe.
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TWRP does everything rom manager does except download roms which have been seen to cause bricks. Backups are named before creation also but already booted into recovery. One stop shop. Easier wipe.
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I got to jump on that one of these days to see what all the fuss is about, I'm just loving cwm touch too much! I assume when changing, your existing nandroids will become useless, so would make sense to copy onto your cpu incase they are needed down the road...?
Boom! Jellybomb biatch!
So my AT&T One X has touchscreen problems (apparently it's a very common issue) and a new one is on the way. I want to have my new phone setup as quickly as possible with the exact same settings as my current phone, so what is the easiest way to go about this?
I want to have my homescreen the exact way too.
I am running the stock ROM and the phone is not rooted. I'm thinking of using My Backup Pro but if there are other ways I would appreciate it.
Try doing on online nandroid: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1620255
I've never tried it myself, but it's worth a shot
utkaar099 said:
Try doing on online nandroid: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1620255
I've never tried it myself, but it's worth a shot
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Thanks for the suggestion but I don't want to go through the hassle of rooting my phone (tried it once before didn't work)
PixelPerfect3 said:
Thanks for the suggestion but I don't want to go through the hassle of rooting my phone (tried it once before didn't work)
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You're going to have a rough go with this without root, and a cumbersome one, I'm guessing.
EDIT: Btw, a normal nandroid and restore would be the best option in my opinion. You'd make a nandroid as you normally would, then just transfer the backup folder to the SD of the new device and restore. Nothing else would be required; it'd put everything exactly as it was on the old device.
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utkaar099 said:
Try doing on online nandroid: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1620255
I've never tried it myself, but it's worth a shot
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Clockworkmod is unsupported so this would be a bad example
Op, doing this without root is near impossible
You could do an adb backup to backup your apps and data but that's it
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how do i get rid of google now bar fixed on home screen of my n5 to get more space? some forums said to turn off the google now in the setting, but my setting is already swithed off, and i can't switch on, any idea on this issue is appreciated.
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how do i get rid of google now bar fixed on home screen of my n5 to get more space? some forums said to turn off the google now in the setting, but my setting is already swithed off, and i can't switch on, any idea on this issue is appreciated.
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Get Xposed XGels Module. You can get rid of that and get tons of user options like on Nova, etc.
i used to use it but i don't like it other launchers, too much settings and complicated...
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i used to use it but i don't like it other launchers, too much settings and complicated...
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If you want to get it removed you will have to use xposed or use other launchers... No other way...
it is risky to use xposed!?
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it is risky to use xposed!?
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If you follow the instructions, it is fairly straightforward.
Are you already rooted? (if not, you will need to root, and unlocking the bootloader as part of the rooting process will wipe your phone clean). Once you are rooted, perform a nandroid backup (you should do that before any changes to the system files anyway)
If your phone is running stock, xposed is fairly low risk (I'd like to say "0 risk", but that is never true). If you are on a custom ROM, xposed may not be compatible.
quachhong said:
it is risky to use xposed!?
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No, and you will find that the GEL launcher is greatly enhanced with the xposed module. You can click on my signature "xposed framework" to take you to the xposed thread.
jj14 said:
If you follow the instructions, it is fairly straightforward.
Are you already rooted? (if not, you will need to root, and unlocking the bootloader as part of the rooting process will wipe your phone clean). Once you are rooted, perform a nandroid backup (you should do that before any changes to the system files anyway)
If your phone is running stock, xposed is fairly low risk (I'd like to say "0 risk", but that is never true). If you are on a custom ROM, xposed may not be compatible.
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Thanks, I have done it. will it still get OTA?
Thanks everyone, i have done it.
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Thanks, I have done it. will it still get OTA?
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Any change to the stock system files will prevent OTA. That includes removing system apks, editing/deleting system files . XPosed replaces a system file, so yes, that will prevent OTAs. BUT, the good thing is that it is easy to revert back. Remember to NOT uninstall the XPosed app. Instead, go into the XPosed installer, and use the option there to uninstall. That will restore the original system file, and you can then download the OTA.zip and flash it in custom recovery.
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Thanks everyone, i have done it.
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Now that you have installed XPosed, do try out other modules too - Gravitybox is one of my favorites. But before anything else, take a nandroid backup (I hope you took a nandroid backup before installing XPosed. Copy that backup to another location (maybe your computer, or cloud storage) as well.
thanks again. but will i still receive update notice through the ota. i found a pronlem with this app, it turn off wifi and data when the screen off, maybe for save bat purpose, but that makes me lose instant emails and messages, any suggestions?
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