HOW TO REMOVE BLOATWARE
Step 1. Root your phone using one of the two methods listed here
ROOT YOUR LG G3
Step 2. Download and install Root Explorer
Play Store
Step 3. Create the following file structure on your internal or external SD CARD
Main Folder: RemovedApps
Sub Folders in RemovedApps:
APP
PRIV-APP
VENDOR
Sub Folder in RemovedApps/Vendor
APP
This step will give you the following folder structure
RemovedApps/APP
RemovedApps/PRIV-APP
RemovedApps/VENDOR/APP
Step 4: Open Root Explorer and use the firs tab to navigate to root/system/ (NOTE: Root Explorer will ask for SuperSU permissions - make sure to give it permission) and the second tab in Root Explorer to Navigate to your newly created RemovedApps Folder
Step 5. use the following list to cut and paste the listed files from your system folder to the RemovedApps Folder NOTE: remember to copy files to corresponding folders IE system/app to RemovedApps/APP and System/vendor/app to RemovedApps/Vendor/APP NOTE: once you try to cut the system files, Root Explorer will ask if you are sure you want to modify system files - say yes
System/app
ATT_Skyfire_Observer.apk
Book.apk - Google Book Store
Books.odex
ChromeWithBrowser.apk - Chrome Browser
ChromeWithBrowser.odex
ELTTest.Apk - Diagnostic Test
ELTTest.odex
Facebook.apk - Facebook
GnssAirTest.apk - GLONASS Airwave Test
GnssAirTest.odex
GnnsPosTest.apk - GLONASS Positioning Test
GnssPosTest.odex
GnssTest.apk - GLONASS Test
GnssTest.odex
GoogleDrive.apk - Google Drive
GoogleDrive.odex
GoogleTTS.apk - Google Text to Speach
GoogleTTS.odex
Hangouts.apk - Google Hangouts
Hangouts.odex
LADDM.apk - Carrier IQ
LGLIA.apk - LG Intelligent Agent
LGLIA.odex
LGPartnerBookmarkProvider.apk
LGPartnerBookmarkProvider.odex
LGWernickeManager.apk
LGWernickeManager.odex
LIAInformant.apk - LG Intelligent Agent Widget
LIAInfromant.odex
Magazines.apk - Google News Stand
Magazines.odex
Maps.apk - Google Maps
Maps.odex
Music2.apk - Google Play Music
Music2.odex
PlusOne.apk - Google+
PlusOne.odex
QuicksetSDK.apk - IR Sensor
Street.apk - Street View
Street.odex
Twitter.apk
Videos.apk - Google Videos
Videos.odex
WVTest.apk - Diagnostic Test
WVTest.odex
youtube.apk
youtube.odex
System/PRIV-APP
AAB.apk
AAB.odex
ATT_DriveMode.apk - AT&T Driver Mode
ATT_Games.apk
ATT_Home.apk
ATT_Locker.apk
ATT_Lookout.apk
ATT_MobileLocate.apk
ATT_RemoteSupport.apk
ATT_SmartWifi.apk
ATT-Caller-NameID.apk
com.mobitv.client.tv.apk - AT&T TV
ISIS_Wallet.apk
LGBackup.apk - Back up fiels to LG
LGBackup.odex
LGBrowser.apk - Stock Browser
LGBrowser.odex
LGConciergeBoard.apk - LG Assistant
LGConciergeBoard.odex
LGConnectionWizard.apk
LGEasyHome.apk - Easy Launcher
LGEasyHome.odex
LGEmail.apk - Stock Email
LGEmail.odex
LGFavoriteContactsWidget.apk
LGFavoriteContactsWidget.odex
LGFileManager.apk
LGFileManager.odex
LGMessage.apk
LGMessage.odex
LGMusic.apk
LGMuisc.odex
LGMusicWidget.apk
LGMusicWidget.odex
LGPCSuite.apk - Share files with PC
LGPCSuite.odex
LGQVoicePlus.apk - Voice command - better to use Google Now
LGQVoicePlus.odex
LGSmartWorld.apk
LGSmartWorld.odex
LGThinkFreeViewer.apk - File viewer
LGThinkFreeViewer.odex
Ready2Go.1.7.apk - AT&T Ready2Go
VVM_ATT.apk - AT&T Visual Voicemail
VVM_ATT.odex
system/vendor/app
AmazonKindle.apk
ATT_FamilyMap.apk
ATT_HotSpots.apk
ATT_Keeper.apk
ATT_MHSLauncher.apk
ATT_Navigator.apk
ATT_Skyfire_Toolbar.apk
ATT_UBER.apk
BeatsMusic.apk
DeviceHelp.apk
myATT.apk
YPMobile.apk
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Step 6: To be safe, copy your RemovedApps folder to your computer for backup
Step 7: Reboot phone
WARNINGS & DISCLAIMERS
Proceed with caution and at your own risk - I am not responsible if your phone self destructs, gets bricked, or melts.
Please keep in mind that both these methods will yield ROOT only - as of know there is no way to unlock bootloader on AT&T
Rooting and any other modifications to your phone will void your warranty - do not root if you do not know what you are doing.
Rooted devices will not be able to receive OTA updates. You may have to unroot and restore stock in order to accept updates.
Frequently Asked Questions
FAQ:
Q. Why do I need to be rooted to do this?
A. Because you will need access to the root and system folders.
Q. Why De-bloat my phone?
A. The manufacturer and the carrier install a bunch of branded apps that take up space and resources. By uninstalling these apps, you have less background activity, less space used and more resources to use for the apps you do want.
Q. Can I use Titanium Backup to Freeze these apps?
A. Freezing these apps will work, however freezing these apps does not free the space used by these apps.
Backup of Removed Files
Backup zip of Removed Files
Did you not follow the directions in the OP?
Did you just decide to delete everything instead of backing it up?
Are you trying to find the .apk for one of the apps you deleted?
Well you are lucky! Here is a zip of everything I told you to backup and remove!
RemovedApps.zip
HOW TO REMOVE CARRIER IQ
No odex for isis wallet?
mrhaley30705 said:
No odex for isis wallet?
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I didn't have an odex file for ISIS wallet but as a general rule... If you remove the apk, you can remove the odex file as well
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This is great. Thank you very much for the list. One question through. Would you be able to add descriptions to some of these apk names? I would prefer to know what I am removing. Like Gnss or LADDM, etc..
Thanks
abalakersky said:
This is great. Thank you very much for the list. One question through. Would you be able to add descriptions to some of these apk names? I would prefer to know what I am removing. Like Gnss or LADDM, etc..
Thanks
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If I remember correctly, LADDM is something to do with CarrierIQ. I think you shouldn't touch it on any LG AT&T ROM.
Raymonf said:
If I remember correctly, LADDM is something to do with CarrierIQ. I think you shouldn't touch it on any LG AT&T ROM.
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I've renamed LADDM after also stopping the related CarrierIQ services within Android System. I've seen no adverse effects.
Link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2819450
abalakersky said:
This is great. Thank you very much for the list. One question through. Would you be able to add descriptions to some of these apk names? I would prefer to know what I am removing. Like Gnss or LADDM, etc..
Thanks
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I will work on it
Raymonf said:
If I remember correctly, LADDM is something to do with CarrierIQ. I think you shouldn't touch it on any LG AT&T ROM.
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There is no issues with removing LADDM.apk - it is CarrierIQ. It will not allow CarrierIQ to work - if you'd like you can also follow the removing CarrierIQ instructions and remove the lib files and disable everything in android tuner to completly get rid of everything. Either way - no adverse reaction to removing it... in fact its better to have one less thing stalking and tracking everything you do with your phone.
neverends said:
There is no issues with removing LADDM.apk - it is CarrierIQ. It will not allow CarrierIQ to work - if you'd like you can also follow the removing CarrierIQ instructions and remove the lib files and disable everything in android tuner to completly get rid of everything. Either way - no adverse reaction to removing it... in fact its better to have one less thing stalking and tracking everything you do with your phone.
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Ah, okay. I was just worried because it's AT&T!
can I use titanium backup's freeze feature instead?
sprhwk said:
can I use titanium backup's freeze feature instead?
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You can however you would not be freeing up the memory (storage space) that these apps take up
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I keep getting a message when I try to move the files that says it is a read only. How do I change this. I installed supersu after I rooted the phone for other apps but can't perform any removal of bloatware.
idashx said:
I keep getting a message when I try to move the files that says it is a read only. How do I change this. I installed supersu after I rooted the phone for other apps but can't perform any removal of bloatware.
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what file browser are you using?
Root explorer
neverends said:
what file browser are you using?
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root explorer
idashx said:
root explorer
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Try clicking on Mount R/W and it should ask for root permission.... Give permission and proceed... Also check to make sure you have SuperSU installed... If not installed then download from playstore, run, and reboot... Then try again
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Thanks for putting up this how-to. I went ahead and followed the instructions to the "T", and then rebooted. I am a little confused as to why some apps still showed up in my app draw even though they were properly cut and moved to the new folder? I went ahead a tried clearing data for "home" to see if they would show when reloaded, however they still appeared. There were about 5-6 apps including twitter, ISIS, Lookout, and a few more than I forgot the names. I went ahead and manually removed them from the app draw, however I was wondering why they didn't disappear like the others did??
Thanks for your help!
bradm23 said:
Thanks for putting up this how-to. I went ahead and followed the instructions to the "T", and then rebooted. I am a little confused as to why some apps still showed up in my app draw even though they were properly cut and moved to the new folder? I went ahead a tried clearing data for "home" to see if they would show when reloaded, however they still appeared. There were about 5-6 apps including twitter, ISIS, Lookout, and a few more than I forgot the names. I went ahead and manually removed them from the app draw, however I was wondering why they didn't disappear like the others did??
Thanks for your help!
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Its probably because you had already updated these apps through the playstore... Just go to playstore and you should be able to uninstall them like any other app.
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Related
On the german "android-hilfe"-forum the users managed to delete the default apps from the system/app folder. I'm going to translate it to english and post it here. Original thread: android-hilfe.de
All changes are done at own risk. I'm not responsible for a bricked phone. If you don't know what you do, stop reading here.
First of all you need to root your mobile: [HOW TO] Root Motorola Defy.
If you rooted with z4root: you need the androidSDK to go on with the next steps. So have a look at the link above and get the tools and information need to go ahead.
After that you need to:
1. type in the command line on your PC
Code:
adb shell
2. now you need to get super user rights:
Code:
su
3. you need to remount the system partition
Code:
mount -o rw,remount -t ext3 /dev/block/mmcblk1p21 /system
4. change to the /system/app directory and you can now rename/delete all files in there
I hope you make a copy of this folder, so you can always revert back to factory default. A hardreset doesn't restaure the deletet apps, so be carefull. Also you need to check on your own IF you can really delete a app or not. I don't know what features you use.
Successfull deletet apps:
- amazon
- adservice
- arcphotoworkshop
- arcvideoeditorlite
- bluremail
- blursnmessagingengine
- blurupdater
- cardock
- contactsunconnected
- es musica
- fota
- friendfeed
- hilfe center
- hiphop official
- kpt (kodak perfect touch)
- homesyncwizard
- livewallpapers
- livewallpaperspicker
- magicsmokewallpaper
- messageswidget
- newswidget
- protips (tips für den startbildschirm)
- quickcontactwidget
- quickoffice
- revolvertv
- socialmessaging
- sprachwahl
- statuswidget
- stk (sim-tool-kit)
- toggle widgets
- truecountry
- ttsservice
- visualizationwallpapers
- universalinbox
- weatherwidget
- workcontacts
Taken from android-hilfe.de
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It will be great!
is it posible to replace any of the "blured" apps?
Code:
BlurAlarmClock - AlarmClock (whats special with blured AlarmClock?)
BlurCalendar - Calendar
BlurContacts - Contacts (I only want google contacts and groups)
BlurEmail - Email (what's the difference between default?)
BlurHome - I Assume this is MotoBlur launcher (Wild Guess; it's really bad idea to remove this)
BlurPhone - Dialer?
is it posible to stop services from starting?
I have this services started, I have removed ALL widgets on ALL motoblur-homescreens and rebooted my phone and using ZeamLauncher. Still I have a few services started that I don't like to have started.
FeedReciverService - Social networking (com.motorola.blur.friendfeed)
WeatherService - Weather (com.motorola.blur.home.other)
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Considering the name of the services I don't use them. I have no Social Networking stuff on my phone and no weather widget.
When and where do services start? if apps can start services when needed (I assume they can) is it posible to track down which services an app starts?
Ok, a couple of noob-ish questions here...
Sqoerk said:
First of all you need to root your mobile: [HOW TO] Root Motorola Defy
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I've done this, though not through the method listed in the thread that's linked-to.
I used z4root, which was significantly simpler but I'm wondering if it's left me poorer equipped to do what comes next.
Sqoerk said:
1. type in the command line
Code:
adb shell
2. now you need to get super user rights:
Code:
su
3. you need to remount the system partition
Code:
mount -o rw,remount -t ext3 /dev/block/mmcblk1p21 /system
4. change to the /system/app directory and you can now rename/delete all files in there
I hope you make a copy of this folder, so you can always revert back to factory default. A hardreset doesn't restaure the deletet apps, so be carefull. Also you need to check on your own IF you can really delete a app or not. I don't know what features you use.
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Ok, so now we seem to have jumped forward a bit.
I assume by command line we're doing this on a PC, right?
If so, is there a particular mode I should select when connecting the handset?
And one last one - you list 'adservice' as something that's safe to remove, does what I suspect and kill off adverts on the handset?
Step666 said:
Ok, so now we seem to have jumped forward a bit.
I assume by command line we're doing this on a PC, right?
If so, is there a particular mode I should select when connecting the handset?
And one last one - you list 'adservice' as something that's safe to remove, does what I suspect and kill off adverts on the handset?
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If you used the rooting method I've linked to, there wouldn't be a jump
Anyway you are right, its the command line from the PC. But you need the androiSDK for this commands. The adb.exe can be found in the tools subfolder. Go to the rooting method I've linked to and just get the infos missing here.
I don'T think that adservice will kill ALL your ad's on your phone. Those are included IN the games or apps. Have a look at adfree on the marked. This will work on your rooted phone.
Thanks for your respond...I've changed the first post a little bit.
deleted most of the stuff above...
CMP_AmazonFR_InternalFM_1.0.179.apk
what is exactly are?...
- bluremail
- blursnmessagingengine
- blurupdater
not sure.. i'd like to have blur email ... afterwards.. .so.. is it the app..?
crazyVII said:
deleted most of the stuff above...
CMP_AmazonFR_InternalFM_1.0.179.apk
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That's the (awesome!) music player app
Deleting Blur
If you delete all the blur stuff, believe me I want to, how do you setup and get emails?
nickzee said:
If you delete all the blur stuff, believe me I want to, how do you setup and get emails?
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I havn't deblured my phone, but I've added the 2.1 Mail.apk ...
The motorola mail app just synced my exchange once each time I've configured it. If you're interested in the apk....pm me or quicksearch at google
4. change to the /system/app directory and you can now rename/delete all files in there
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So when I try to access the /system/app directory I get a "permission denied" message. I am rooted. Any advice?
blur... now you see it now you don't. ... goodbye
Homesicktexan said:
So when I try to access the /system/app directory I get a "permission denied" message. I am rooted. Any advice?
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U did the remount? If not, follow all steps again. If you tried to access /system/app directly from you phone with a filemanager: it won't work until you use rootexplorer (payware).
You can use Titanium backup too (free)
Amazing how responsive the phone becomes after removing some of the bloat.
Interesting Topic, is this about deblurring or are there any more Motoblur Tasks running in the Background after the process?
I really want to get rid of Motoblur, (in my opinion it is just useless Crap running in the Background and collecting data) but I would still like to have my Android Updates. Is there any way to do this?
For you guys who have been de-bluring your phones which apps have you removed? It would be interesting to know which apps that are safe to remove and which that are not or have dependencies to other blur-apps. Thanks in advance!
Probably there's only a try and error you can do. I'e posted a list of apk's which are save to remove without going into bootloops. But there's no garuntee that this meets ALL your whishes of services to remove or to stay.
I think that you can give jboogie a try. Also you can try to make a nandroid backup befor starting to remove things. A titanium backup won't help, as it won't backup your system APKs. Don't rely on this.
If you miss a APK (cause you deleted it to fast) feel free to ask, I copied mine all to my SD Card.
Titanium backup will back up the data (edit: not apps) to your SD card and won't restore them to the system/app folder. (so be warned)
Personally I went for:
ESMusica (Didn't notice any difference)
HipHopOfficial (Didn't notice any difference)
TrueCountry (Didn't nitice any difference)
Social Networking 2.1 update 1 (big speed boost)
Social Status 2.1 update 1 (big speed boost)
Social Messaging service update 1 (big speed boost)
Social Messaging update 1 (big speed boost)
AmazonMP3 (nice speed boost)
News 2.1 update 1 (nice speed boost)
Weather 2.1 update 1 (nice speed boost)
CarDock 1.0 (Didn't notice any difference)
Sticky note 2.1 update 1 (Didn't notice much difference)
Browser Message 2.0.2 (Didn't notice much difference)
Connected Music player (nice speed boost) - Spotify + powerAMP user
At this stage the phone was running lag free, so I don't bother with anything else. (esp with custom ROMS on the horizon back then )
Sounds very interesting.
Would be really great if someone could put together a real Noob Tutorial.
I am not familiar with ADB
Here's what I renamed. I just changed the .apk file extension to .fix (just something easy to remember if I want to do a search and change them back)
AdService
ArcPhotoworkshop
ArcVideoEditorLite
blur-services
BlurDemo
BlurEmail
BlurEmailEngine
BlurSNMessagingEngine
ClockWidget
FriendFeed
NewsWidget
SocialMessaging
SocialShare
StatusWidget
VisualVoicemail
WeatherWidget
I have not experienced any problems yet. If I do I'll post what I find.
can i get some help here? how exactly do you change to /system/app? is it as simple as typing "/system/app"? and then what happens does ADB list all the files in there or is there another command you ahve to use?
Google Play Unlimited Version
New Features in Google Play Store (Android Market) v3.5.19
Limitless entry to apps in Google Perform Shop
Eliminated nations restriction in Google Perform Shop
Fixed the problem which your gadget isn’t compatible with this particular item in Google Perform Store
NEWEST VERSION https://www.box.com/s/b5ec72c59cc0f4557734 3.5.19
or
OLDER VERSION https://www.box.com/s/ffbad0b3fc20792e32b4 - 3.5.16
or
OLDER VERSION https://www.box.com/s/a6f780afa3c39e6641b7 - 3.5.15
go to setting, apps, all, Google play store, select, force stop, clear cache, clear data. go to Titanium backup or any other root uninstaller, uninstall current Google play.
rename it to Vending
Put these .APK's on your phone's SD Card
then use something like ROOT EXPLORER or any other file manager which will allow you to go into System/App
Move/Copy The APK's into system/app
Backup System/app/Marketupdater.apk - DELETE
BE SURE TO SET THE PERMISSIONS AS THE OTHER APPS IN THE FOLDER ARE
permission:
**
*
*
rw-r--r--
ICS ROM - BACKUP PHONESKY.APK - DELETE
REBOOT
Open Google Play, if your purchased app doesn't show - go to setting, apps, all, Google play store, select, force stop, clear cache, clear data. Reopen... you should be fine after that.
thehackersz said:
Google Play 3.5.15 Unlimited Version
http://www.box.com/s/2eb2deb0011ab206835d
Put these .APK's on your phone's SD Card
then use something like ROOT EXPLORER or any other file manager which will allow you to go into System/App
Move/Copy The APK's into system/app
BE SURE TO SET THE PERMISSIONS AS THE OTHER APPS IN THE FOLDER ARE
permission:
***
*
*
rw-r--r--
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What is different about it??
andreww88 said:
What is different about it??
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remove country restriction for all apps
Oh okay, that's pretty cool. I don't need it personally, but thanks for the development.
That doesn't sound terribly legal.
I'd expect this thread to be shutdown.
senectus said:
That doesn't sound terribly legal.
I'd expect this thread to be shutdown.
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Its a mod which released yesterday and is not illegal.
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Does this do a similar function to Market Enabler, but without the need for a separate app?
senectus said:
That doesn't sound terribly legal.
I'd expect this thread to be shutdown.
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Its there in the homepage of xda.. smh
richlum said:
Does this do a similar function to Market Enabler, but without the need for a separate app?
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probably yes, most important is... it's FREE
senectus said:
That doesn't sound terribly legal.
I'd expect this thread to be shutdown.
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So when you pay for market unlocker and use it,is this LEGAL?Give me a break
Also if you guys find this mod usefull you can hit the "thanks" button under OP post.Don't be shy
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market unlocker does not work anymore
i tried this method, replaced the file, first time it shows force close, then it opened but it shows my country's market
and after some time it is updated to play store
ages_devil said:
market unlocker does not work anymore
i tried this method, replaced the file, first time it shows force close, then it opened but it shows my country's market
and after some time it is updated to play store
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i don't understand what are trying to say.
This app Vending.apk is a Google Play Store, modded version. It remove countrys restrictions for apps.
I never had any FC yet... try and check your permission, refer OP for more info.
Sorry to say that but it is not working for me
I replaced the file using es explorer
Changed permissions
Rebooted
Opened the play market and still I can't find in search all of the applications that I know are not allowed in egypt (or middle east) market
Anything I can do to help debug this issue?
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sorry for not being clear
I know this is the google play store app, what i meant to say is that the phone installs another version after using this one (it installed the same version 3.5.16 i don't know why) so whenever i use this mod the phone automatically remove it and install an unmodded version again ... that's one thing
the other thing is that even when i was running this modded version i could not access apps from other markets i can only access egypt/middle east market
I tried it but it seems it's not working. I can't see the apps forbidden in my country. I followed the instructions but it's a no go!
I tried even uninstalling the stock play using TB and then installing this version yet failed to show me blocked applications also
I would like to know who is the creator of this modified to get in with to try and help debug the not working issue
I guess the op is not him
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Not working for me either
How is this different from that
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=24454758?
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mfractal said:
How is this different from that
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=24454758?
Sent from my CM9 powered Galaxy Note
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This one is really working
Thanks for sharing
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Cleared data & cache for the existing Play Store.
Uninstalled updates to make sure there isn't an installed version in /data/app/
used;
adb remount
adb push Vending.apk /system/app/Vending.apk
adb shell
cd /system/app
chmod 644 *
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Used "Cut the rope free" as an example (The "free" version is region restricted) - still unable to see it - no obvious change.
Is it just supposed to be masking the MCC/MNC or is it providing them as a fixed alternate value?
Requirements:
Follow the simple instructions here.
You must be on Ice Cream Sandwich.
You MUST be rooted
You must be on a deodexed ROM. If you aren't sure, ask your chef.
You should be running a custom recovery like ClockWorkMod Recovery (CWM) or Team Win Recovery Project (TWRP). I use CWM, so this guide is based on that.
Your device must be using ARMv6 or v7 CPU architecture. If you aren't sure what that is, check this thread.
You must have a file explorer that has root permissions. I use ES File Explorer, so this guide is based on that.
You need at least 60MB of system space for the full offline installation. (30MB for online only version) If you don't know how to check, simply download Titanium Backup from the market. It tells you right on the main screen.
ARMv7 INSTRUCTIONS:
Download whichever file you want and flash it in recovery.
File descriptions:
Online only zip is for those of you who need to save /system space. It removes the offline voice files, so that offline voice dictation does not work. You must always have some sort of data connection for this type of zip.
Offline/Online zip is for those with no /system space restrictions. It contains the full Google Now package with offline voice dictation.
APK only is for those who have already flashed a zip. You may simply push the new apk to /system/app (overwrite or remove the previous version), set permissions to rw-r-r (0644), and reboot to enjoy the latest version of Google Now. DO NOT TRY TO INSTALL THE APK BY ITSELF.
If you aren't sure which one to use, or if this is too much information or is otherwise overwhelming for you, just flash the M7 version - Offline/Online, since it's the latest. Be sure to scroll down a bit and read about it, though.
Before doing anything, you need to make sure you have at least 60MB of free space on your /system partition for Offline/Online files and 30MB of free /system space for Online Only files.
Flashable Zips:
M7 - mikeyxda's version 7. This version improves on M6 by tweaking notifications to be more accurate and frequent. This version may use more battery. If you are using a Sense ROM, see the troubleshooting below for a hack to improve Google Now performance and battery efficiency.
Online/Offline via Mediafire - 36.48MB /Hotfile mirror
Online Only via Mediafire - 14.06MB /Hotfile mirror
M7-Velvet.apk Only
M6 - Mikeyxda's version 6. This version has improved on the previous one by fixing the double take problem, typed searches are working, auto launch is fixed, as well as the following fixes from the previous version: Red mic with cards showing with no refresh needed, no FCs, offline dictation, and no stretched words. These zips all use zipalligned apks.
Offline/Online via Mediafire - 36.43MB /Hotfile mirror
Online only via Mediafire - 14.01MB /Hotfile mirror
M6-Velvet.apk Only
R3 - "Nearly there" version by ReekoTubbs. This version has the Red mic with cards showing with no refresh needed, no double take, no FCs, offline dictation, auto-launch, no blank screen, and no stretched words. These zips all use zipalligned apks.
Offline/Online via Mediafire - 36.48MB /Hotfile mirror
Online only via Mediafire - 14.07MB/Hotfile mirror
R3-Velvet.apk Only
How to:
Move the file you picked to the root of your SD card. Don't put it in any folder. This just makes it easier to find.
Reboot your device into recovery. See your device's specific instructions on how to do this if you are not sure. Google it for a faster answer.
In CWM, navigate to "Install zip from SD" and select that.
Next, highlight "Choose zip from SD card" and select it.
Scroll down to the Google Now zip you loaded onto your SD card, then select it.
Scroll down and select the option that says "Yes - Install Google Now....zip"
Once it has flashed, go back to the main CWM menu and select "Reboot system now".
Double Checking:
Some Recoveries do not do a good job of retaining the permissions being set by the zips. If you aren't using CWM or TWRP, then please follow these steps to ensure that everything is as it should be.
Let the ROM boot all the way, then fire up ES File Explorer (or whichever one you feel like using). We need to make sure a few permissions stuck (just in case).
If you haven't used ES File Explorer before, open it, then hit menu.
Tap settings, then scroll all the way down.
Check the box that says "Up to Root" (pic).
Then check the box that says "Root Explorer"
Allow root access when the dialogue box for Superuser pops up.
After that, check off "Mount file system", then back out of the menu. (pic)
Navigate to /system/usr/srec/ and find two folders named "config" and "en-US"
Tap and hold on the "config" folder icon to bring up the options menu, then scroll down to Properties.
Tap properties, then tap change and see if the check boxes match this picture.
If it matches, leave it alone and head back to your home screen to enjoy using Google Now! If it doesn't match, change it so it does.
Do the same thing for the "en-US" folder.
Go into the settings menu for Google Now and set it up for your Google account and various other settings.
Now What?
So, you flashed Google Now. You're wondering what you can do with it, right? Well, thankfully, Killer-B has a handy little guide to get you up to speed on all the cool stuff Google Now can do as well as how to do it!
Commands & Now Cards For Google Now!!! Now Video, and custom widget
At this point, I'd suggest looking through your contact list for people with unusual, or difficult to pronounce names. Go into their contact card, and add in a nickname for them of their phonetically spelled name. Google Now has trouble parsing these unusual names, and their isn't a way to make it learn. Spelling the names like they sound allows you to send texts and place calls via Google Now without any voice issues.
Open up the red mic screen and "Do a barrel roll."
Troubleshooting:
If you are having an issue with Google Now, please refer to the thread originally created by cajunflavoredbob here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=30809177&postcount=1
The red mic screen won't display.
To fix this, press the normal mic within the Google Now app. While it is listening (after it beeps), press menu > refresh. Now you're at the red mic.
Google Now Force Closes.
Make sure you have enough space on your /system partition before installing this. You need at least 60MB free for the Offline versions and 30MB free for the Online versions.
Originally Posted by lenny_kano
About the permission denied fc, I'm guessing the users with the issue have an old gmail? Try updating or using tsjoklats patched one and the note to self fc will go away. See what logs do?
Oh and just to explain, the old gmail allows stuff based on signature, so as this apk is resigned it will not be allowed. The new gmail marks it as dangerous and will create a notification for you to allow permission, or the patched one marks it as normal and allows it silently.
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My phone gets worse battery life or uses more data.
Read this post by Racer Of All and follow the directions using apktool. This is for advanced users running a Sense ROM only.
Sports cards aren't showing up.
It won't add teams that aren't in season. American football is currently in preseason. Baseball, however, works perfectly fine.
I want Google Now in another language than US English.
From the Google Now home screen with the cards, tap Menu, then Settings. Tap Voice, then Language and select the language you want recognized. The text of Google Now in searches and regular cards should mirror that of your system language.
My Galaxy SIII just received the new update which blocks local search, and Google Now won't work properly.
Originally Posted by ashshlay
This following post only applies currently to the stock rooted LH2 rom for the Galaxy S III TMO and Google Now installation.
The Samsung Kies update that removed the universal search function won't allow this to install via regular methods.
All files are on the device with the correct permissions except because of the different search apk (GoogleQuickSearchBox_USA.apk) the method mentioned in the OP won't work until you delete the _USA part of the file and then reboot into recovery and reflash following the OP instructions.
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I can't open any search links!
This is a quirk in the later apks. You may need to hit the little magnifying glass icon next to the search link. This will allow you to open those links properly.
My phone exploded.
Have a muffin.
Questions see cajunflavoredbob's thread here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=30809177&postcount=1
Want to go back to stock?
If, for some reason, you want to remove Google Now and return to how you were before, flash the following zip. It removes all Google Now files, and returns the original Google Search app and voice files, as well as sets permissions for the Search app. Make sure to uninstall talkback and then reinstall it once you reboot to get voice search working again.
Google Now to Google Search via Mediafire- 629.35KB /Hotfile mirror
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Credit where credit is due:
cajunflavoredbob ----- I'm pulling all this from his original thread -----
mikeyxda ----- APKs -----
Works for text but voice, yet. Many thanks.
Works on ParanoidAndroid
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Munching on Ice Cream with Sky ICS/UCLF5 and XDA Premium
I'll play with it later on.
mimart7 said:
I'll play with it later on.
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Yeah I'm having the same issues with voice as well
Munching on Ice Cream with Sky ICS/UCLF5 and XDA Premium
MokujinX5 said:
Yeah I'm having the same issues with voice as well
Munching on Ice Cream with Sky ICS/UCLF5 and XDA Premium
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there is no voice anywhere atm
Doesn't work on Galaxy Note with Paranoid latest Version.
No speech recognition, no network connection :-(
chrizzzzly said:
Doesn't work on Galaxy Note with Paranoid latest Version.
No speech recognition, no network connection :-(
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Yeah speech recognition doesn't work, but the cards do
Munching on Ice Cream with PARANOIDANDROID and XDA Premium
MokujinX5 said:
Yeah speech recognition doesn't work, but the cards do
Munching on Ice Cream with PARANOIDANDROID and XDA Premium
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Cards dosen't work for me because i get "Network error".
chrizzzzly said:
Cards dosen't work for me because i get "Network error".
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Try clearing the app cache first - let me know if that works
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Im on CM9 and I can't install. It says something about "conflicting signatures in existing app"
monsterdan5 said:
Im on CM9 and I can't install. It says something about "conflicting signatures in existing app"
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Ah, that means you already have the old Google Search on your phone (I ran into that too)- uninstall it or navigate to System/App and rename GoogleQuickSearchBox.apk in GoogleQuickSearchBox.bak and install the downloaded APK again
I keep getting the network error, even after clearing CACHE and DATA :/
oddfuturejoey said:
I keep getting the network error, even after clearing CACHE and DATA :/
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Added new .apk in the OP which should solve fc issues for some users and a new Cards explanation
MokujinX5 said:
Ah, that means you already have the old Google Search on your phone (I ran into that too)- uninstall it or navigate to System/App and rename GoogleQuickSearchBox.apk in GoogleQuickSearchBox.bak and install the downloaded APK again
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I am having the same issue and this suggestion does not work. I have renamed and tried to install multiple times. I have also deleted the old one and tried to install multiple times. Any other suggestions?
MokujinX5 said:
Added new .apk in the OP which should solve fc issues for some users and a new Cards explanation
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Worked! I can confirm that the OP instructions (if followed completely), work great. Thanks!
moobies said:
I am having the same issue and this suggestion does not work. I have renamed and tried to install multiple times. I have also deleted the old one and tried to install multiple times. Any other suggestions?
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I would suggest making a Nandroid backup then try the zip and flash in CWM (clear cache and davlik - reboot will take longer the first time)
OR
Using Root Explorer
Navigate to System/app rename GoogleQuickSearchBox.apk to whatever you want to
Drag/Drop Velvet-theos0o-3.apk in System/app and rename it to GoogleQuickSearchBox.apk
Change permissions to rw-, r--, r-- and reboot (do NOT try and install the APK)
- it should definitely work then
When you restart - go to Manage Apps, find Google Search then clear data and cache (should clear up the network error)
MokujinX5 said:
I would suggest making a Nandroid backup then try the zip and flash in CWM (clear cache and davlik - reboot will take longer the first time)
OR
Using Root Explorer
Navigate to System/app rename GoogleQuickSearchBox.apk to whatever you want to
Drag/Drop Velvet-theos0o-3.apk in System/app and rename it to GoogleQuickSearchBox.apk
Change permissions to rw-, r--, r-- and reboot (do NOT try and install the APK)
- it should definitely work then
When you restart - go to Manage Apps, find Google Search then clear data and cache (should clear up the network error)
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I have tried both of these techniques multiple times. Never works. I am currently running AOKP and InsitgatorX Kernel. Can anyone with this combo confirm they have it working?
moobies said:
I have tried both of these techniques multiple times. Never works. I am currently running AOKP and InsitgatorX Kernel. Can anyone with this combo confirm they have it working?
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I'll Nandroid my current setup and run an AOKP here in a bit...
EDIT: Installed Chimera vs Skyrocket_RC1 - used Root Explorer, and renamed GoogleQuickSearchBox.apk to GoogleQuickSearchBox.apk.bak
Copied Velvet-theos0o-3.apk and renamed it GoogleQuickSearchBox.apk then changed the permissions to rw-, r--, r-- and rebooted
Works fine on that AOKP ROM
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I'll Nandroid my current setup and run an AOKP here in a bit...
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Ok I am on AOKP Build 40 specifically and InstigatorX v 2.8. Thanks for the help.
I basically took the instructions from XDA member "chronicaust" and made them simple with 1 single download link for the service files, and links to all apps needed. People were having trouble understanding the process in the original thread. So I hope this simplifies it and makes it clear for any new people. All I did was reorganize this process and hopefully make it easier for most people. The original instructions were confusing for me... I don't take credit for developing this at all!
Confirmed working on Verizon Retail Edition
DOWNLOAD THESE:
1. ES File Explorer - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.estrongs.android.pop&hl=en
- Make sure to enable root by going to the little icon (globe with phone on it) in upper left corner > Tools > Root Explorer > On
2. Download the modified services.odex and services.jar from here: https://www.dropbox.com/s/qs6y60vb6392um2/vz_db_services_files.zip
ONCE YOU HAVE DOWNLOADED THE ABOVE:
1. Copy both modified services.odex and services.jar to your phone if you downloaded them to your computer (if you downloaded them to your phone then unzip and move to next step)
2. Copy or move the modified services.odex and services.jar to the /system folder in the root directory of the phone using ES File Explorer
3. Fix permissions on both files to rw-r-r (3 checks in first column, first check in second, rest blank)
- To fix permissions, longpress on the file and it will be checked off, then click in lower right corner: More > Properties > Change (next to permissions)
4. Copy services.JAR from the system root folder to the /system/framework folder, select overwrite.
5. Copy services.ODEX from the system root folder to the /system/framework folder, select overwrite.
6. Your phone should pause for 10-15seconds and reboot. If it doesn't reboot automatically then reboot manually.
TURNING ON DOWNLOAD BOOSTER
CREATE A SHORTCUT
1. Download AnyCut - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.spring.bird.anycut&hl=en
2. Open the app, and choose New Shortcut > Activity
3. Scroll down a bit (screen is blank at the top) find "Download Booster"
4. This should add a shortcut icon to your Home Screen
5. Click the shortcut you just created and you can now turn on the Download Booster.
HOW TO GET THE QUICKSETTINGS TILE
1. Download SQlite Editor - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.speedsoftware.sqleditor
2. Open SQlite and then under Apps find settings storage > settings.db > system
3. In the search box search for "notification" (without quotation marks)
4. Find the following items:
• notification_Panel_Active_App_List
• notification_panel_default_active_app_list
• notification_Panel_Active_App_List_for_Reset
5. Select on of the above items, once selected choose the pencil icon (edit)
• Add NetworkBooster; to the end of the "value" field as seen in screenshot attached.
6. Once you have completed it for all 3 items above you may exit SQlite
7. Go to Settings > Notification Panel > and press Reset
7. Reboot
TESTING DOWNLOAD BOOSTER
0. Make sure you are connected to WIFI and LTE (Does not work on regular 4G or lower)
1. Open the Play Store
2. Find the app called DCIkonZ (or any app over 30 mb)
3. Install app as normal. You should get a popup saying Download Booster enabled...
tacopimp said:
I basically took the instructions from XDA member "chronicaust" and made them simple with 1 single download link for the service files, and links to all apps needed. People were having trouble understanding the process in the original thread. So I hope this simplifies it and makes it clear for any new people. All I did was reorganize this process and hopefully make it easier for most people. The original instructions were confusing for me... I don't take credit for developing this at all!
Confirmed working on Verizon Retail Edition
DOWNLOAD THESE:
1. ES File Explorer - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.estrongs.android.pop&hl=en
- Make sure to enable root by going to the little icon (globe with phone on it) in upper left corner > Tools > Root Explorer > On
2. Download the modified services.odex and services.jar from here: https://www.dropbox.com/s/qs6y60vb6392um2/vz_db_services_files.zip
ONCE YOU HAVE DOWNLOADED THE ABOVE:
1. Copy both modified services.odex and services.jar to your phone if you downloaded them to your computer (if you downloaded them to your phone then unzip and move to next step)
2. Copy or move the modified services.odex and services.jar to the /system root folder using ES File Explorer
3. Fix permissions on both files to rw-r-r (3 checks in first column, first check in second, rest blank)
- To fix permissions, longpress on the file and it will be checked off, then click in lower right corner: More > Properties > Change (next to permissions)
4. Copy services.JAR from the system root folder to the /system/framework folder, select overwrite.
5. Copy services.ODEX from the system root folder to the /system/framework folder, select overwrite.
6. Your phone should pause for 10-15seconds and reboot. If it doesn't reboot automatically then reboot manually.
TURNING ON DOWNLOAD BOOSTER
CREATE A SHORTCUT
1. Download AnyCut - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.spring.bird.anycut&hl=en
2. Open the app, and choose New Shortcut > Activity
3. Scroll down a bit (screen is blank at the top) find "Download Booster"
4. This should add a shortcut icon to your Home Screen
5. Click the shortcut you just created and you can now turn on the Download Booster.
HOW TO GET THE QUICKSETTINGS TILE
1. Download SQlite Editor - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.speedsoftware.sqleditor
2. Open SQlite and then under Apps find settings storage > settings.db > system
3. In the search box search for "notification" (without quotation marks)
4. Find the following items:
• notification_Panel_Active_App_List
• notification_panel_default_active_app_list
• notification_Panel_Active_App_List_for_Reset
5. Select on of the above items, once selected choose the pencil icon (edit)
• Add NetworkBooster; to the end of the "value" field as seen in screenshot attached.
6. Once you have completed it for all 3 items above you may exit SQlite
7. Go to Settings > Notification Panel > and press Reset
7. Reboot
TESTING DOWNLOAD BOOSTER
0. Make sure you are connected to WIFI and LTE (Does not work on regular 4G or lower)
1. Open the Play Store
2. Find the app called DCIkonZ (or any app over 30 mb)
3. Install app as normal. You should get a popup saying Download Booster enabled...
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Thank YOU!! I couldn't figure out with the other thread, this was simple and easy to follow, just a suggestion, when you mention root system folder, it would probably make it less confusing for others if you mention that it's not the actual folder called "root" under system.
Well not sure what I did wrong. Copied over the the two files into the framework folder. The phone froze and rebooted as expected. It then said optimizing about 400 apps. After that finished it just kept saying "Unfortunately, Verizon Login has stopped.", "NFC Service", "com.android.phone", "Google search", "Pica something..." and several others in an endless loop. :/
EDIT: Downloading the stock Verizon tar... What a pitty. I cannot access anything.
smashedpumpkins said:
Well not sure what I did wrong. Copied over the the two files into the framework folder. The phone froze and rebooted as expected. It then said optimizing about 400 apps. After that finished it just kept saying "Unfortunately, Verizon Login has stopped.", "NFC Service", "com.android.phone", "Google search", "Pica something..." and several others in an endless loop. :/
EDIT: Downloading the stock Verizon tar... What a pitty. I cannot access anything.
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Did you fix the permissions before you moved them?
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tacopimp said:
Did you fix the permissions before you moved them?
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Yeah I changed the permissions for both. (Granted I ended up removing permissions?) The only thing I did that might be different from what you said is copy both files with the permissions already changed at the same time then it froze.
What's the best way/app to image my phone if I kill it again?
smashedpumpkins said:
What's the best way/app to image my phone if I kill it again?
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I use titanium backup.
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I'm not sure why so many people are obsessed with enabling this feature. People like me who don't have unlimited data don't care to piss it away with "boosting" my download speeds. Plus, I don't really download anything worth needing it anyways but all the power to the rest of you
Dennisg34 said:
I'm not sure why so many people are obsessed with enabling this feature. People like me who don't have unlimited data don't care to piss it away with "boosting" my download speeds. Plus, I don't really download anything worth needing it anyways but all the power to the rest of you
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Most everyone on this forum I'm sure still has unlimited data. I do.
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warriorpluto said:
Most everyone on this forum I'm sure still has unlimited data. I do.
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I think most people here more like, "If I can have it, I want it" not more so the fact that they NEED it, ya know?
Yea I know what your mean. It would be really useful if you can use it with any application
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I followed the steps and after it updated apps. My Wifi Tether notification icon has changed. It shows the USB one instead of the usual radio signal icon. and when I click on the notification, it takes me to the USB and Bluetooth tether screen. Whereas before, it took me right to the WIFI Tether screen.
When I backed up the files to change them back, I realized that I backed up the wrong files.
Stupid me.
Does anyone have the stock JAR and ODEX files? I'd rather have the convenience of tether than download booster.
Thanks in advance.
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I followed the steps and after it updated apps. My Wifi Tether notification icon has changed. It shows the USB one instead of the usual radio signal icon. and when I click on the notification, it takes me to the USB and Bluetooth tether screen. Whereas before, it took me right to the WIFI Tether screen.
When I backed up the files to change them back, I realized that I backed up the wrong files.
Stupid me.
Does anyone have the stock JAR and ODEX files? I'd rather have the convenience of tether than download booster.
Thanks in advance.
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I've attached them if you still need them. They're from my Verizon S5 retail.
smashedpumpkins said:
I've attached them if you still need them. They're from my Verizon S5 retail.
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Omg! Thank you so much. I think I should back up my phone first before I do anything else.
Also one more question, is there a setting.odex in the framework folder? I think that's what I copied.
tacopimp said:
I basically took the instructions from XDA member "chronicaust" and made them simple with 1 single download link for the service files, and links to all apps needed. People were having trouble understanding the process in the original thread. So I hope this simplifies it and makes it clear for any new people. All I did was reorganize this process and hopefully make it easier for most people. The original instructions were confusing for me... I don't take credit for developing this at all!
Confirmed working on Verizon Retail Edition
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Thank you for this write-up. I turned mine on successfully!
iSpyder said:
I followed the steps and after it updated apps. My Wifi Tether notification icon has changed. It shows the USB one instead of the usual radio signal icon. and when I click on the notification, it takes me to the USB and Bluetooth tether screen. Whereas before, it took me right to the WIFI Tether screen.
When I backed up the files to change them back, I realized that I backed up the wrong files.
Stupid me.
Does anyone have the stock JAR and ODEX files? I'd rather have the convenience of tether than download booster.
Thanks in advance.
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I experienced the same issue... BUT Mobile Hotspot still works even though I get the USB/Bluetooth screen when I click on the notification.
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riotdog7 said:
I experienced the same issue... BUT Mobile Hotspot still works even though I get the USB/Bluetooth screen when I click on the notification.
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Not sure why...
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tacopimp said:
I basically took the instructions from XDA member "chronicaust" and made them simple with 1 single download link for the service files, and links to all apps needed. People were having trouble understanding the process in the original thread. So I hope this simplifies it and makes it clear for any new people. All I did was reorganize this process and hopefully make it easier for most people. The original instructions were confusing for me... I don't take credit for developing this at all!
Confirmed working on Verizon Retail Edition
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I followed all the way up to replacing services.jar and when I do replace it, it says unfortunately (a bunch of apps) has stopped. It causes me to have to do a battery pull, and when I do power it back on, it gets stuck on the Verizon logo screen. I've tried it a few times with both root explorer, efs file explorer, and both files at the same time/services.jar first. Every time I try, I have to restore my rom using safestrap. Any ideas would be appreciated.
Edit: I tried flashing the zip in the main thread and it's working so far without any hiccups.
@waleed300
Can you put a disclaimer on the OP that states that enabling this (if you have native hotspot enabled) will mess with your WiFi Hotspot toggle since it replaces the services.jar? Hotspot still works, but the running notification is incorrect. Just a thought....
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riotdog7 said:
I experienced the same issue... BUT Mobile Hotspot still works even though I get the USB/Bluetooth screen when I click on the notification.
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If you want to fix it, you have to replace your services.jar with the stock one (this is how I fixed it with the help of Versatile1). And I had a question, when your mobile hotspot running notification was the correct one, clicking the running notification took you to the hotspot options but did long pressing the quicksetting still take you to the USB tether options? Was just wondering.
Download Booster not using LTE?
So I've had Download Booster enabled for a little while after following this post. I've noticed a couple of things:
1. When downloading large files, DB doesn't always appear and when it does appear, LTE is never used.
2. During the download, DB disappears.
I wasn't sure what the reason was for the odd behavior but was curious to see if anybody else has noticed it.
I would make a donation for a 1-click apk solution like towelroot.
Well I hate carrier IQ and just today I finally got it to 0 using Voodoo Carrier IQ Detector. I got some of it right away using the old G2 method, but I still was not clean so I spent a couple days poking around. Finally I found LADDM.apk.
You need ROOT, this is for the Att version.
Apps:
Android Tuner
Root Explorer (I think Android Tuner has a root exploer too)
More details from adiliyo (Thanks)
ok, for people who are new to this, here is how i did it
download android tuner
click on application manager
click / pivot to apps tab
click the button on the bottom that says user and it will change to system
longpress on android system
click open
click details
pivot to all the tabs and uncheck anything with carrier iq in it
remove lib files
uninstall apk mentioned
presto!
Using Android Tuner go to Apps then Android System. Go through and uncheck all Carrier IQ listings.
Then find LADDM.apk and delete it (Backup first is advised). This is a nasty app, all carrier IQ as far as I can tell and check out the permissions before you delete it, it really looks at how you use your phone.
I also went into System/lib and backed up then deleted the 2 carrier IQ files in there.
Reboot and then run Voodoo Carrier IQ Detector!
Here is my log:
Carrier IQ was not found
Detection score: 0
Test for: Linux kernel interfaces
(KERNEL_INTERFACES, weight 50)
nothing found
Test for: Android logcat debugging log
(LOGCAT, weight 100)
nothing found
Test for: Linux kernel drivers
(KERNEL_DRIVERS, weight 50)
nothing found
Test for: System services
(SERVICES, weight 70)
nothing found
Test for: ROM binaries and daemons
(SYSTEM_BINARIES, weight 70)
nothing found
Test for: ROM configs
(ETC_CONFIG, weight 0)
nothing found
Test for: Packages
(PACKAGES, weight 70)
nothing found
Test for: Running processes
(RUNNING_PROCESSES, weight 200)
nothing found
Test for: Suspicious classes
(SUSPICIOUS_CLASSES, weight 0)
found: com.carrieriq.iqagent.service.receivers.BootCompletedReceiver
Test for: Linux kernel dmesg log
(DMESG, weight 100)
nothing found
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Voodoo CarrierIQ Detector 2.0.5
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This works great! You should also post this guide in the ATT G3 section.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/att-lg-g3
sn707 said:
Well I hate carrier IQ and just today I finally got it to 0 using Voodoo Carrier IQ Detector. I got some of it right away using the old G2 method, but I still was not clean so I spent a couple days poking around. Finally I found LADDM.apk.
You need ROOT, this is for the Att version.
Apps:
Android Tuner
Root Explorer (I think Android Tuner has a root exploer too)
Using Android Tuner go to Apps then Android System. Go through and uncheck all Carrier IQ listings.
Then find LADDM.apk and delete it (Backup first is advised). This is a nasty app, all carrier IQ as far as I can tell and check out the permissions before you delete it, it really looks at how you use your phone.
I also went into System/lib and backed up then deleted the 2 carrier IQ files in there.
Reboot and then run Voodoo Carrier IQ Detector!
Here is my log:
Carrier IQ was not found
Detection score: 0
Test for: Linux kernel interfaces
(KERNEL_INTERFACES, weight 50)
nothing found
Test for: Android logcat debugging log
(LOGCAT, weight 100)
nothing found
Test for: Linux kernel drivers
(KERNEL_DRIVERS, weight 50)
nothing found
Test for: System services
(SERVICES, weight 70)
nothing found
Test for: ROM binaries and daemons
(SYSTEM_BINARIES, weight 70)
nothing found
Test for: ROM configs
(ETC_CONFIG, weight 0)
nothing found
Test for: Packages
(PACKAGES, weight 70)
nothing found
Test for: Running processes
(RUNNING_PROCESSES, weight 200)
nothing found
Test for: Suspicious classes
(SUSPICIOUS_CLASSES, weight 0)
found: com.carrieriq.iqagent.service.receivers.BootCompletedReceiver
Test for: Linux kernel dmesg log
(DMESG, weight 100)
nothing found
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Voodoo CarrierIQ Detector 2.0.5
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Never used Android Tuner - could you give a more perceise step by step? I have no idea where you are talking about Apps then Android System
could you list the names of the files you unchecked from android tuner as well as in system/lib ?
i haven't been able to find any suspicious files on mine aside from the apk which i uninstalled (thanks!)
EDIT:
ok, i found the libs unsing the voodoo iq detector, everything else looks clean though, all i did was delete the apk...
i only show the libs (which i will delete now) and the boot detection agent that you have still showing as well, so i'm clean?
EDIT 2: as after removing the two iq libs, i get "android system has stopped" and it just looks time for adb
to be clear i had removed "libiq_client.so" and "libiq_service.so" from /system/lib
replacing them got rid of the crash. what am i missing?
adiliyo said:
could you list the names of the files you unchecked from android tuner as well as in system/lib ?
i haven't been able to find any suspicious files on mine aside from the apk which i uninstalled (thanks!)
EDIT:
ok, i found the libs unsing the voodoo iq detector, everything else looks clean though, all i did was delete the apk...
i only show the libs (which i will delete now) and the boot detection agent that you have still showing as well, so i'm clean?
EDIT 2: as after removing the two iq libs, i get "android system has stopped" and it just looks time for adb
to be clear i had removed "libiq_client.so" and "libiq_service.so" from /system/lib
replacing them got rid of the crash. what am i missing?
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I got the same- but I am not in a place where I can add them back on FUUUUU
nest75068 said:
I got the same- but I am not in a place where I can add them back on FUUUUU
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if you have root explorer and didn't just delete them (i had moved them to back them up) you can slowly just copy them back (keep pushing ok and clicking on stuff before the error comes up again)
that's what i ended up doing since adb didn't want to see my phone on this computer. took like 10 minutes though...still looking for the files to remove so it works!
EDIT: added the files in case anyone deleted them and needs them
EDIT ok luckilyI saved them to dropbox - took a lot of quick finger movements but got them exported backa nd copied back into Sys Lib
So for anyone wanting to try this, don't just root explorer delete - just an FYI lol
ok, for people who are new to this, here is how i did it
download android tuner
click on application manager
click / pivot to apps tab
click the button on the bottom that says user and it will change to system
longpress on android system
click open
click details
pivot to all the tabs and uncheck anything with carrier iq in it
remove lib files
uninstall apk mentioned
presto!
adiliyo said:
if you have root explorer and didn't just delete them (i had moved them to back them up) you can slowly just copy them back (keep pushing ok and clicking on stuff before the error comes up again)
that's what i ended up doing since adb didn't want to see my phone on this computer. took like 10 minutes though...still looking for the files to remove so it works!
EDIT: added the files in case anyone deleted them and needs them
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Thank you so much for posting these. I was a dolt and forgot to save a backup copy and just simply renamed the files.
Pdj7969 said:
Thank you so much for posting these. I was a dolt and forgot to save a backup copy and just simply renamed the files.
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no problem! retyping with that error screen would have been a 3 hour process
nest75068 said:
EDIT ok luckilyI saved them to dropbox - took a lot of quick finger movements but got them exported backa nd copied back into Sys Lib
So for anyone wanting to try this, don't just root explorer delete - just an FYI lol
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Thanks for the idea! Downloaded the copy of the files in the post above to my work PC, saved them to Dropbox, then spent about 10 minutes furiously tapping on my screen to go to Dropbox app, export the files to the phone, open Root Explorer, select both files, navigate to the \system\lib folder, and paste. As soon as the paste completed, the errors stopped. I think I'll wait until I get home to tinker with this some more....that was a stressful hour trying to figure out how to fix this.
adiliyo said:
ok, for people who are new to this, here is how i did it
download android tuner
click on application manager
click / pivot to apps tab
click the button on the bottom that says user and it will change to system
longpress on android system
click open
click details
pivot to all the tabs and uncheck anything with carrier iq in it
remove lib files
uninstall apk mentioned
presto!
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Nailed it thanks! I am thinking they need to be unchecked before you remove the system/lib files. Sorry that some had issues with that. I didnt have any problems that way.
adiliyo said:
ok, for people who are new to this, here is how i did it
download android tuner
click on application manager
click / pivot to apps tab
click the button on the bottom that says user and it will change to system
longpress on android system
click open
click details
pivot to all the tabs and uncheck anything with carrier iq in it
remove lib files
uninstall apk mentioned
presto!
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THANK YOU - that worked perfectly.
No more carrieriq according to Voodoo
sn707 said:
Nailed it thanks! I am thinking they need to be unchecked before you remove the system/lib files. Sorry that some had issues with that. I didnt have any problems that way.
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yes, after unchecking it's all fine to remove the libs (probably because system is no longer trying to access the libs!)
adiliyo said:
yes, after unchecking it's all fine to remove the libs (probably because system is no longer trying to access the libs!)
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l got boot loop and I'm pretty sure I unchecked first. I'm on Att ... same thing happened on a s5 before. I thought it was just the s5, but apparently g3 rigged to crash too without ciq. I deleted on my g2 last year and no problem... Att got smart. Trying to kdz flash as we speak.
mjgspr95 said:
l got boot loop and I'm pretty sure I unchecked first. I'm on Att ... same thing happened on a s5 before. I thought it was just the s5, but apparently g3 rigged to crash too without ciq. I deleted on my g2 last year and no problem... Att got smart. Trying to kdz flash as we speak.
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My guess is you missed something, I'm running with no issues after removing the libs. Did you go through all the tabs in system to get everything? I think there's like 5 or so items to uncheck.
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Mine is running just fine after following the op. big thanks and an up yours to at&t.
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got them all... maybe in conjunction with other crap I removed since rooting I goofed. Tot recluse almost done. we shall see...
mjgspr95 said:
got them all... maybe in conjunction with other crap I removed since rooting I goofed. Tot recluse almost done. we shall see...
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Here I posted screen shots of everything I've frozen along with everything I've unchecked. This should help you out a bit... Also do it in the following order.
1. Freeze laddm.apk
2. Uncheck all boxes with android tuner
3. Rename lib files to .bak extension
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=54225359
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=54225487
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So I'm coming from an iPhone4 and I followed the steps and did all this. Except I just renamed the lib files to .bak but they're still showing up when I run the carrier iq checker. Do I HAVE to delete them? I figured renaming would do the trick just fine...