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OK, so I finally got the system update for the D2G yesterday. I'm not new to this whole game, so I removed Clockworkmod, unrooted, and installed the update. The update downloads fine, but the with the little Android guy screen, I get an "!" in a triangle and then the phone reboots.
Maybe I didn't remove clockwork all the way? Don't you delete hijack and logwrapper, and then rename the logwrapper.bin to logwrapper?
well basiclly the phone needs to be untouch in terms of the file structure, in my case, I deleted a few of the stock apk files and when I tried to do the update it would fail because the stock apps were missing and the update is a patch not a full system OS so it cant install the default apps, I had to install them back to the system/app with root explorer and then set the permissions back to what they needed to be, unforchenitly a hard reset would not install the stock apps. Also make sure anything that the root touched has been set back to default
I have the same problem too. I can't get the update to work at all after installing Fission ROM. I even restored from a nandroid from a fresh D2G. It worked fine on the untouched phone tho. I checked all the files in the /system/app and they were there. Is there any magical restore .zip perhaps?
If anyone is looking for the update: http://dump.no/files/2501381a2bd4/Blur_Version.2.4.29.A956.Verizon.en.US.zip MD5: a493e4efc9d27c8932d604806f817a85
evilp8ntballer7 said:
well basiclly the phone needs to be untouch in terms of the file structure, in my case, I deleted a few of the stock apk files and when I tried to do the update it would fail because the stock apps were missing and the update is a patch not a full system OS so it cant install the default apps, I had to install them back to the system/app with root explorer and then set the permissions back to what they needed to be, unforchenitly a hard reset would not install the stock apps. Also make sure anything that the root touched has been set back to default
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I never touched anything... I stopped using Titanium Backup a long time ago when I uninstalled everything verizon and had the same OTA problem you described. I am at a loss for the problem that I have! All I ever did was root and put on clockwork, and I made sure they were gone when I updated.
Please, someone help!
did you uninstall of freeze any of the stock apps in /system/app? You need to restore them in order to successfully apply the OTA update. One file missing or modified in /system and checksums will fail/update fails.
leobg said:
did you uninstall of freeze any of the stock apps in /system/app? You need to restore them in order to successfully apply the OTA update. One file missing or modified in /system and checksums will fail/update fails.
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the only time I touched anything in /system was when I removed clockwork by deleting hijack and renaming logwrapper.bin. Can anyone give me a number of files I'm supposed to have in /system, or maybe a way to go back to stock. Man, that SBF would be mighty helpful right now...
There is system dump laying around. I'll PM you the link (not sure if appropriate to post it here). You can use it to compare content and recover missing file(s).
leobg said:
There is system dump laying around. I'll PM you the link (not sure if appropriate to post it here). You can use it to compare content and recover missing file(s).
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Hi, I've been trying to find an answer, and I think you could help me.
I had the same problem as this person you were helping, but I already knew that I should look through the system dump and compare. I did that, and deleted one file called dbus.conf from /system/ect. Now, my phone just does the DROID animation over and over again! Please help, I made a copy of dbus.conf on my computer and did a nandroid backup. Please, you or someone else on here, HELP!
So you are in a boot loop. If you can't get the phone to boot into clockwork recovery, today is your lucky day! SBF was finally released!!! Get the SBF and reflash /system
leobg said:
So you are in a boot loop. If you can't get the phone to boot into clockwork recovery, today is your lucky day! SBF was finally released!!! Get the SBF and reflash /system
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Where is it? Isn't it only available to those with some app called TBH (or something like that)? And now I have to wait for a public release? And, if I'm wrong, can you give me a link to thee file? I can't find it anywhere...
Thanks for your help, I really appreciate it!
I would recommend you to approach the team black hat members and talk to them directly about how to get the sbf while your phone is non functional.
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But where is the system update located? I checked on the verizon website and there is nothing there. Also, do you have to be a verizon customer to get the update?
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I deleted official google maps 5.0 by RE, modified instead. Unfortunately that when I update the system to 2.3.2 by hand, there was error " /system/app/maps.apk ... E: ERROR /tmp/sideload/package.zip", installation was failed.
What shall I do?
Somebody told me that the reason is "rooted", nothing about my maps. But my phone has stock recovery & rom, only rooted by superboot......
350d said:
I deleted official google maps 5.0 by RE, modified instead. Unfortunately that when I update the system to 2.3.2 by hand, there was error " /system/app/maps.apk ... E: ERROR /tmp/sideload/package.zip", installation was failed.
What shall I do?
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Put back a copy of the original Google Maps apk for 2.3.1.
Or you can edit out the patch and instructions to patch in the update zip; then use CWM to flash the update so you don't get a signature failure on the flash..
In one of the 2.3.2 update threads on here there was a guy who had the same issue you are, only his was with the gmail apk. Search through those 2.3.2 update threads for more details if you need them.
Thanks, buddy!
Firstly I want to try your suggestion 1st, put back the google map official version. But I can't find it in google market!
Ok, I uninstalled the modified version map and put the official map back from market. But it seems the same problem.
1) install clockwork recovery
2)restore nandroid backup posted here
3) and u'll be fresh stock 2.3.1 ready for update.
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deeren said:
1) install clockwork recovery
2)restore nandroid backup posted here
3) and u'll be fresh stock 2.3.1 ready for update.
Sent from my Nexus S using Tapatalk
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He'll also lose all his customizations and app data...unless he remembers to use Titanium to back it all up first.
What version does the app from the market show as? It needs to be 5.0.0.
distortedloop said:
He'll also lose all his customizations and app data...unless he remembers to use Titanium to back it all up first.
What version does the app from the market show as? It needs to be 5.0.0.
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If someone had the original apk, couldn't he just use that?
Just went into root explorer and found this so hopefully it helps. Let me know if I should pull it from some where else.
kenvan19 said:
If someone had the original apk, couldn't he just use that?
Just went into root explorer and found this so hopefully it helps. Let me know if I should pull it from some where else.
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Yes, that should work if your phone is on the same Gingerbread build as his (assuming he's 2.3.1), if you've upgraded to 2.3.2 it will be a problem. What's happening is the patch is failing for some reason, I'm assuming it's because some check on the file shows it's not the right one to patch. I'd need to re-read the update script for sure. I posted it one of the two update threads if someone has time to go through it. (I don't right now.)
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Yes, that should work if your phone is on the same Gingerbread build as his (assuming he's 2.3.1), if you've upgraded to 2.3.2 it will be a problem. What's happening is the patch is failing for some reason, I'm assuming it's because some check on the file shows it's not the right one to patch. I'd need to re-read the update script for sure. I posted it one of the two update threads if someone has time to go through it. (I don't right now.)
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yes sir,
here is the link
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=10797949&postcount=7
@ OP, i tried to modify the update-script distortedloop posted on the above thread. all i did was delete verification of maps and patches to maps. you could replace it in the update.zip and flash through clockwork .
Question: What benefit do you get from your custom version of maps?
350d said:
I deleted official google maps 5.0 by RE, modified instead. Unfortunately that when I update the system to 2.3.2 by hand, there was error " /system/app/maps.apk ... E: ERROR /tmp/sideload/package.zip", installation was failed.
What shall I do?
Somebody told me that the reason is "rooted", nothing about my maps. But my phone has stock recovery & rom, only rooted by superboot......
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kenvan19 said:
If someone had the original apk, couldn't he just use that?
Just went into root explorer and found this so hopefully it helps. Let me know if I should pull it from some where else.
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I tried put original map(5.0) back from market, but is still error in installing update.zip ( 2.3.2).
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Yes, that should work if your phone is on the same Gingerbread build as his (assuming he's 2.3.1), if you've upgraded to 2.3.2 it will be a problem. What's happening is the patch is failing for some reason, I'm assuming it's because some check on the file shows it's not the right one to patch. I'd need to re-read the update script for sure. I posted it one of the two update threads if someone has time to go through it. (I don't right now.)
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Hope your latest patch file!
deeren said:
yes sir,
here is the link
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=10797949&postcount=7
@ OP, i tried to modify the update-script distortedloop posted on the above thread. all i did was delete verification of maps and patches to maps. you could replace it in the update.zip and flash through clockwork .
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Sorry！ Missed your patch then! So I must flash through clockwork? Can original recovery run it or not?
350d said:
Sorry！ Missed your patch then! So I must flash through clockwork? Can original recovery run it or not?
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you would need to flash through clockwork cause you would need to toggle signature verification off. let me know if it works
I was having the same problem except with the market. I tried flashing it through clockwork but it didn't work. I then removed both parts of the script that checked vending.apk and it still didn't work. Next I just removed vending.apk from system/app then flashed the .zip in clockwork and it worked! The market still works fine and I still have root.
I recently rooted my Skyrocket (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1340526) but am unable to delete apps. I have full superuser access and have even installed a custom ROM already, but the only option when I go to "manage apps" is to delete the updated version. I've even tried deleting the apps using Launcher Pro's method (long holding on the trash icon) and it just says "Uninstall unsuccessful."
So, what gives? Why am I rooted and don't have full access over my apps??
Thanks.
EDIT: Also, just to add, I have apps that came with the stock phone (like AP Mobile, AccuWeather, etc.) that I can see in the manage applications list under ALL but they aren't in my app drawer. So I get the worst of both worlds: some apps I can't access and can't uninstall!
Root doesn't change the fact that the apps are protected system apps. The default uninstaller will still stop you from fully removing them.
You can easily download a free app from the market, such as Root Uninstaller, to remove protected system apps. Just be careful, as you can so remove vital system apps crucial to the operation of android with root Uninstaller. Only remove apps you are sure won't hurt the system.
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Kaaji1359 said:
I recently rooted my Skyrocket (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1340526) but am unable to delete apps. I have full superuser access and have even installed a custom ROM already, but the only option when I go to "manage apps" is to delete the updated version. I've even tried deleting the apps using Launcher Pro's method (long holding on the trash icon) and it just says "Uninstall unsuccessful."
So, what gives? Why am I rooted and don't have full access over my apps??
Thanks.
EDIT: Also, just to add, I have apps that came with the stock phone (like AP Mobile, AccuWeather, etc.) that I can see in the manage applications list under ALL but they aren't in my app drawer. So I get the worst of both worlds: some apps I can't access and can't uninstall!
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Many of the roms don't have the bloat. Look them over and see if any fit your needs. You'll need rom manager (marketplace). Before flashing any of the roms for this phone, read the threads associated with each one, so you'll have an idea about any issues. Make sure you also understand the consequences of flashing a rom.
You dont need rom manager. I dont use it. But some people prefer it.
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Keep in mind. You can flash the stock recovery tar and still take an ota update. But if you delete bloat you can not. Youll have to flash back to stock. Unless you have a nandroid backup with bloat intact.
silver03wrx said:
You dont need rom manager. I dont use it. But some people prefer it.
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Keep in mind. You can flash the stock recovery tar and still take an ota update. But if you delete bloat you can not. Youll have to flash back to stock. Unless you have a nandroid backup with bloat intact.
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For those who are new to this, like me, it is the easiest way, after looking over some of the guides.
And if you choose to use rom manager. You have to select the tmobile galaxy s2. Skyrocket is not listed. But it is almost an identical phone.
Just download titanium backup, it can uninstall protected apps.
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Thanks for the help everyone. I just moved from the Atrix which didn't have protected systems apps after bypassing the bootloader.
I ended up installing "Sky Ice Cream Sandwich" which I thought didn't have bloatware but it still shows up... And I did use ROM Manager but that was just because I wanted to get into CWM easier.
Anyway, I found a list of apps I can uninstall here so I'll just be using Titanium Backup since I've already purchased it.
Thanks again.
I use Titanium Backup, it works flawless and is really easy.
can't delete system apps
Hello. Pls help me to solve my problem. I've already rooted my HTC desire 620 but I still can't delete my system apps(no root permissions). Also doesn't works another apps with(root needs)
Thanks
s-off and rooted - firewater
recovery - CMW then reverted to stock (using zip from xda)
tried to apply OTA but got an error message:
"/system/app/VZW_Amazon_Audible.apk" has unexpected contents ... installation aborted.
I have gone and looked at the folder, and it does not have that file in it. I have previously uninstalled most of the Verizon bloatware, but I didn't remove any apk files manually. All the other Verizon apks seem to be there fine, just this one is missing.
Anybody can help? Please!
playadamas said:
s-off and rooted - firewater
recovery - CMW then reverted to stock (using zip from xda)
tried to apply OTA but got an error message:
"/system/app/VZW_Amazon_Audible.apk" has unexpected contents ... installation aborted.
I have gone and looked at the folder, and it does not have that file in it. I have previously uninstalled most of the Verizon bloatware, but I didn't remove any apk files manually. All the other Verizon apks seem to be there fine, just this one is missing.
I just ralized I answered a question in the General section lol you should post question in the Q and A section in th e future. but I dont mind helping.
Anybody can help? Please!
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about this => I have previously uninstalled most of the Verizon bloatware, but I didn't remove any apk files manually ==> explain that. You need a complete stock ROM either use one found as a nand backup in the verizon m8 threads or use your own backup to return to stock. then try the ota. that should fix it
Thanks for the quick response. I understand I could do that, but that's an awful lot of work to get one file back. I might just go straight to one of the updated custom rom's. Thanks anyway!
I can get you an audible apk. That's all this man needs.
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Hello,
I moved your thread to Q&A all questions should be posted in Q&A
Thank You,
BD619
PM me with your email and I'll get it for you.
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**Root access required**
Download:
- G900V_OD5-OE1_Batch_DeBloater
- G900V_OE1_debloat_linux_mac by @klabit87
Instructions:
1. Extract the G900V_OD5_Batch_DeBloater folder onto your desktop.
2. Turn on USB Debugging from Developer Options and connect your device to your *PC.
3. Double-click DeBloater.bat to launch the program.
4. Select "Light," "Medium," or "Extreme" **debloating and press Enter.
5. Grant Root Access if primpted by your device and press Enter to begin.
6. Once complete press Enter to return to the Main Menu and select ***Reboot Device.
7. Last, select Exit from the main menu to end your session. Done!
* Make certain that you have Samsung Drivers installed.
** Use notepad++ or other text editor to view/edit the lists of removed apps in the DeBloater.bat file.
*** It is normal for apps to begin force closing prior to rebooting your device.
Very nice. Took the guesswork out for me.
The Mobile Hotspot icon is part of Settings. Is there any way to safely remove this icon?
Muniz here is the linux/mac version of your script.
Add to OP if you wish. G900V_OD5-OE1_debloat_linux_mac.zip
MD5: 04836594e91658fdb62761c87e37745a
klabit87 said:
Muniz here is the linux/mac version of your script.
Add to OP if you wish. G900V_OD5-OE1_debloat_linux_mac.zip
MD5: 04836594e91658fdb62761c87e37745a
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Thanks, added to OP.
I converted this to a flashable zip with a script in it, but the setup wizard gets really pissed off. Anyone know how to disable that? I've looked around and nothing I've found thusfar works. I'd like to be able to modify it so I can flash it without having to boot the ROM first.
Thanks.
Nevermind, I wasn't deleting SamsungSetupWizard.apk. If I do that, it's fine.
The 'extreme' version is attached. ACtually, don't download it yet. Well, you can, but it's not the one I Wanted to upload. I think it's still on my sdcard. I'll get to it later.
@muniz_ri, would you please add the VZW Accessories and YouTube apps to the script? I'd recommend they go under Light and Medium, respectively.
I'll of course be installing YouTube from the Play Store, but it's nice to be able to move the app to SD once it's out of ROM, plus it's not an essential app that's required immediately following a wipe.
xxxstar said:
@muniz_ri, would you please add the VZW Accessories and YouTube apps to the script? I'd recommend they go under Light and Medium, respectively.
I'll of course be installing YouTube from the Play Store, but it's nice to be able to move the app to SD once it's out of ROM, plus it's not an essential app that's required immediately following a wipe.
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Whenever I have the time to really go through it all, I will release a doubleplusextreme version that, ideally, will leave you with a play store and some tools. heh. What I'm going to try to do is split groups of files out from the original ROM into their own flashable zips.
OK, so I've used Extreme twice and both times, afterward, if I go to recovery, wipe cache/wipe data and reboot, the Setup app fails to complete successfully. Setup fails right after Google account setup and the app keeps restarting preventing getting to the homescreen.
Something in Extreme is not stable.
So far I only know how to get out of this loop by odin to 4.4.4, towelroot, flash OV5, then OE1 and try again.
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OK, so I've used Extreme twice and both times, afterward, if I go to recovery, wipe cache/wipe data and reboot, the Setup app fails to complete successfully. Setup fails right after Google account setup and the app keeps restarting preventing getting to the homescreen.
Something in Extreme is not stable.
So far I only know how to get out of this loop by odin to 4.4.4, towelroot, flash OV5, then OE1 and try again.
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The debloater has only been tested after the device has gone through the setup wizard.
Can anyone else validate that the extreme option makes the device unstable after a factory data reset? thx
xxxstar said:
OK, so I've used Extreme twice and both times, afterward, if I go to recovery, wipe cache/wipe data and reboot, the Setup app fails to complete successfully. Setup fails right after Google account setup and the app keeps restarting preventing getting to the homescreen.
Something in Extreme is not stable.
So far I only know how to get out of this loop by odin to 4.4.4, towelroot, flash OV5, then OE1 and try again.
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The problem with Extreme is that it doesn't delete both setup wizards. You can use the flashable zip I posted instead--that should work.
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muniz_ri said:
The debloater has only been tested after the device has gone through the setup wizard.
Can anyone else validate that the extreme option makes the device unstable after a factory data reset? thx
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Yeah, I vouch for that. The problem is that it doesn't delete SamsungSetupWizard _and_ SetupWizard, so one tries to invoke the other, fails, and restarts.
The flashable zip I uploaded works--unelss I uploaded the wrong one from my mess of a 'work' directory.
xxxstar said:
@muniz_ri, would you please add the VZW Accessories and YouTube apps to the script? I'd recommend they go under Light and Medium, respectively.
I'll of course be installing YouTube from the Play Store, but it's nice to be able to move the app to SD once it's out of ROM, plus it's not an essential app that's required immediately following a wipe.
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The problem with Extreme is that it doesn't delete both setup wizards. You can use the flashable zip I posted instead--that should work.
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Yeah, I vouch for that. The problem is that it doesn't delete SamsungSetupWizard _and_ SetupWizard, so one tries to invoke the other, fails, and restarts.
The flashable zip I uploaded works--unelss I uploaded the wrong one from my mess of a 'work' directory.
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Thanks, I have added the setupwizard, youtube and accessories apps.
I can confirm that Extreme now accepts a factory data reset. Thanks!! This really is a great time saver.
A couple of thoughts on the script execution: I find I have to run it twice to get the list of apps to scroll in the command window and to fully clear out the apps from the device. May be associated with the timing of the USB debugging request on the device and when the commands are sent.
For future feature, it would be helpful to have a popup on the device to indicate completion and status, e.g. "x of y apps successfully deleted", etc. I don't even know if that's possible via adb.
There could be a level above "Extreme", which is basically removal of anything which is not integral to the system booting and, let's say, running apps you install which don't require Samsung-specific features/support.
Maybe call it "Ludicrous" ("Ludicrous Speed" from "Spaceballs") or "Slash-and-burn"? It should leave you with a play store and the phone app, maybe.
xxxstar said:
I can confirm that Extreme now accepts a factory data reset. Thanks!! This really is a great time saver.
A couple of thoughts on the script execution: I find I have to run it twice to get the list of apps to scroll in the command window and to fully clear out the apps from the device. May be associated with the timing of the USB debugging request on the device and when the commands are sent.
For future feature, it would be helpful to have a popup on the device to indicate completion and status, e.g. "x of y apps successfully deleted", etc. I don't even know if that's possible via adb.
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The tool will only show an message/error if there was an issue deleting a file, so if you go from starting the process to seeing "done!" without any error message in between you can assume there were no errors and all files were successfully deleted.
Any issue with updates in the future?
Will there be any issue with updates in the future if I am debloated? I remember debloating a while back causing all sorts of issues.
mat2332 said:
Will there be any issue with updates in the future if I am debloated? I remember debloating a while back causing all sorts of issues.
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Yes, ota updates will fail.
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Yes, ota updates will fail.
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Is there a way to "rebloat" with your program?
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muniz_ri said:
The debloater has only been tested after the device has gone through the setup wizard.
Can anyone else validate that the extreme option makes the device unstable after a factory data reset? thx
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Verified. I did the extreme debloat and then a factor reset. Setup failed after logging into gmail. Only fix was to go back to NCG and root and flash back to OE1
I have a flashable zip that I have tested, and it works, but only if I use Safestrap or tell Flashfire (by using "mount common paths") to mount /system beforehand.
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24052804347772843
There has to be some stupid error in there. I also attempted to do what you did in the ROM zip with wipedata.sh, and it still doesn't work. ARGH. Feeling pretty stoked at failing to run like three commands.
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speedycuban said:
Verified. I did the extreme debloat and then a factor reset. Setup failed after logging into gmail. Only fix was to go back to NCG and root and flash back to OE1
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Both setup wizards have to be deleted. The batch files were updated, I think.
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Oh, also, there is more stuff to delete, e.g. all of the voices for SVoice. No sense keeping that around if it's deleted. There's plenty more besides that.