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How to rename/remove apps using only the phone

I want to rename the extensions or remove some of the apps in my droid 2 like the Amazon app. I have just rooted the device and installed Epic Unleashed 2.5. What free application(s) allow me to do this? I have seen many threads about removing useless apps via the computer, but I don't want to do this. The lines of code seem intimidating to me . If you can give me a step by step guide and a list of some crappy applications that I can remove I would appreciate it.
-igis

I just rooted this morning (first time), then used root explorer from the Marketplace to go into the system/apps folder and add ".bak" to the end of the APK and ODEX files that I wanted gone via the "rename" function. I think root explorer was like $3 or something is all...
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Ok, but do you know any applications that do this AND are free?

igis10 said:
Ok, but do you know any applications that do this AND are free?
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None so far all the Root explorers cost something. That's why I stick to my computer because I already paid for it.
It really isn't too difficult and once you develop an understanding of what you are doing you will gain the ability to troubleshoot on your own and create your own fixes or help others with rooting, or exploring new devices that come out.
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I just rooted my Droid2 (first timer) and yes you can change the file extensions manually to get rid of them. If you're rooted, you can use Terminal Emulator (free from Market). It's reversible. I just followed these directions: limitlessdroid.com/2010/08/28/rooting-101-bloatware/
Not messing around with it too much.. I only removed Blockbuster.apk.

igis10 said:
Ok, but do you know any applications that do this AND are free?
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U can also use titanium backup to remove stock apps. The free version allows u to remove any app providing that u are fully rooted.
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Basic Rom/Phone

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kuuulock said:
Is there an android rom (for any phone) or phone that has virtually nothing on it besides the REALLY basic apps. Dialling,Texting, browser and maybe the market. I dont even want the calender or the alarm clock or any of the google services such as gmaps and gmail!
If there is no such phone/rom is there a way to do this?
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No...lol. you can make one yourself though if you're unlocked. Just grab a rom zip and remove all the unwanted things.
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Any feature phone. You don't need a USS 200 smartphone just for that.
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Just download any ROM, such as CM7, and remove everything that can be removed without breaking the ROM (For cm7, it would be http://wiki.cyanogenmod.com/wiki/Barebones).
Just open the rom's zip file, delete them from System/app (And data/app, if it exists). Don't unzip it - either use the default windows zip viewer or 7zip/etc to delete.
You might be able to delete some other files as well in the other directories.
You can also install a root uninstaller such as Rom Toolbox or Titanium backup and uninstall them after installing the ROM.
But deleting them won't really improve battery life, or speed, so i don't see any reason not to keep them.

Can i uninstall all asus apps?

I just bought the asus transformer, I primarily use it to surf the net. I dont need all the asus apps like mycloud, mynet.. etc. Is it safe to uninstall them? and if I do will I be able to get them back if I do a factory reset in case i need them in the future?
Any help would be appreciated, Thanks.

You need to root your tablet to remove system apps.

First of all, I don't know if you are aware of the fact that you will need root privileges to uninstall stock apps. If you're not and you don't have a lot of experience with rooted android devices I would recommend to get along with them - you probably don't want to make your warranty void already.
Otherwise I believe - anyone correct me if I'm wrong - it should be safe to remove mycloud or mynet. But be sure to make a backup with titanium first.
Anyhow I think both apps I mentioned are very useful and you normally pay for functions like splashtop viewer

if you are rooted , you can run the KRAKD rom and it will give you the option to remove all or just certain ones,
thats what i am using

root and titanium backup
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Keep in mind that removing asus apps can cause problem when applying the ICS update (it won't update).
(I read this somewhere in prime forum)

(q) loss of space

Hello I need some help here.. I don't have Any idea what to do or how to unlock a Motorola or I would've done it by now... I have a triumph and its losing in phone storage space. I'm not sure? If it q build up cache? Or a build of left over system file. Like data logs or something. Please help!!!
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It's most likely the alog files that are eating up all your storage. The only way to fix it is to either root the phone and use a file explorer to delete them or do a factory data reset.
Rooting this phone is incredibly easy and safe as long as you follow directions. There is a decent selection of Roms to choose from with all kinds of added goodies.
If you want to stay stock, there is a script that you can flash that automatically deletes the alog files upon reboot. (requires root though)
If you need any help understanding all of this stuff just ask.
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That phone is not worth having I have it and it's crap sure you can get cm 10 and all but the camera don't work unless you on a stock rooted Rom
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[Q] simple root question

How can I root my HTC one m8 but still have it be the same as when I bought it. For example, I still want to receive updates and I want everything to work the same but I'll be rooted . Basically I just want to remove the bloatware and install cool roms. I don't want anything else to change. Is this possible?
I like everything about this phone so I dont want to change anything

You can't really root and still accept otas. Verizon is without a doubt after the root methods so an OTA will probably break root. You also won't be accepting OTAs when you're on a custom ROM. You can either just root with weak sauce or s off and unlock with fire water.
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you can most def root (very easy Process) and remove the bloatware and keep everything else stock. while you cant update ota, just keep checking on here, somebody will post an updated bloatfree rom that runs as close to stock as possible. The best of both worlds my friend.

psilocybins said:
How can I root my HTC one m8 but still have it be the same as when I bought it. For example, I still want to receive updates and I want everything to work the same but I'll be rooted . Basically I just want to remove the bloatware and install cool roms. I don't want anything else to change. Is this possible?
I like everything about this phone so I dont want to change anything
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You can do what I did...First I downloaded WeakSauce.apk directly to my phone, then downloaded SuperSU from the play store. Then I downloaded Titanium Backup and used it deleted the bloatware off of my phone..very easy.
links...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2699089
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=eu.chainfire.supersu
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.keramidas.TitaniumBackup

If you are rooted but haven't changed the contents of \system in any way (i.e. NOT gotten rid of any apps), AND aren't running a custom recovery, the OTA's should take. The OTA's appear to look at the system directory to see if there are any modifications and fail the OTA flash if there are. So, if you are essentially stock everything except for root access, you should be okay.
That having been said, I didn't see anyone post about a successful OTA update after rooting; and most folks once they're rooted just can't help get a custom recovery (how else can you Nandroid?) or make the slightest tweak(s) to the system.
As someone said above, usually when there's an OTA, the devs have put it out as a flashable mod within 24 hours; and as someone ELSE said above, best NOT to take the OTA's because they are notorious for breaking root.
Yeah, OTA's are a nice touch, and that's how I run my Nexus 7, but on my phone they're a pain in the neck --- I want things my way, and I'm not willing to give that up.

cactusone said:
You can do what I did...First I downloaded WeakSauce.apk directly to my phone, then downloaded SuperSU from the play store. Then I downloaded Titanium Backup and used it deleted the bloatware off of my phone..very easy.
links...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2699089
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=eu.chainfire.supersu
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.keramidas.TitaniumBackup
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I tried this but after deleting my apps they just returned after restarting my phone. Please help me! I am rooted with weaksauce
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psilocybins said:
I tried this but after deleting my apps they just returned after restarting my phone. Please help me! I am rooted with weaksauce
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Your current setup does not permit writing to the \system partition. That's fine. (And that's especially good if you really are determined to take OTA updates and keep it pure stock but rooted.) To "get rid" of the bloatware, or any other system app you don't want to see you can do two things: (1) hide the app in the app drawer (that's done from the menu in the app drawer). And (2) Using app manager from settings, navigate to "all" apps, work your way down the list of apps and each one you want to disable: (a) turn off notifications; and then (b) press "disable." I think one or two just can't be disabled, e.g. Visual Voice Mail, but for the most part, you'll be able to make the bloat seem to "disappear" and you won't have affected your system partition, plus, they'll still be gone when you reboot.

hgoldner said:
Your current setup does not permit writing to the \system partition. That's fine. (And that's especially good if you really are determined to take OTA updates and keep it pure stock but rooted.) To "get rid" of the bloatware, or any other system app you don't want to see you can do two things: (1) hide the app in the app drawer (that's done from the menu in the app drawer). And (2) Using app manager from settings, navigate to "all" apps, work your way down the list of apps and each one you want to disable: (a) turn off notifications; and then (b) press "disable." I think one or two just can't be disabled, e.g. Visual Voice Mail, but for the most part, you'll be able to make the bloat seem to "disappear" and you won't have affected your system partition, plus, they'll still be gone when you reboot.
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Thanks
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