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[Q] Safe-to-remove apps

Hi guys
Need some space in my phone. I wonder which apps are safe to remove?

I go to system/app and I remove:
email.apk since I only use gmail.
imetutorial.apk
wireless tether...apk since i don't use it, I use pdanet.
todaybriefingwidget.apk
There are others you can remove. Maybe someone else can chime in?

Thanks Rev.!
I do not need a bunch of apps like google maps, twitter, facebook, email etc.
I am worried if I would mess the phone up if i deleted them.

spectacle said:
Thanks Rev.!
I do not need a bunch of apps like google maps, twitter, facebook, email etc.
I am worried if I would mess the phone up if i deleted them.
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twitter! That's another one I get rid of.

I always remove Email, Gestures, LatinIme Tuttorial, Launcher (I replacee it with Launcer Pro), MagicSmokeWallpaper, MilestoneOverclock, MotAccuWeatherWidget, MotoCarDock, MotoGAL (Corporate Directory or Calendar I forget which), MyNet, OpenRecovery, Protips, QuickOffice, Talk, VisualizationWallpapers and WorldClockWidget when ever I flash a new ROM. I would think the removal of Maps Facebook & Twitter wouldn't cause any problems either.
BTW which ROM are you running?

I am on the awesome Khal's ROM
Oh another noob question: How do I got about totally removing the apps? Remove just the apk and the dalvik cache using root explorer? Would that suffice

There are also entries in /data/data. Another option would be Titanium Backup, wipe data & then uninstall.

Thank you so much. Will try the titanium backup way

Hi removed some apps like maps, 3g hotspot etc.
But I don't see my available memory space going up.
Am I doing something wrongly? Used titanium backup pro

spectacle said:
Hi removed some apps like maps, 3g hotspot etc.
But I don't see my available memory space going up.
Am I doing something wrongly? Used titanium backup pro
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You shouldn't expect your available memory go up much when you remove system apps. The builtin apps are on /system which is a different partition from /data (internal memory). You probably also should wipe dalvik-cache, but that also won't increase free space on recent 2.2 ROMs (khalpowers and dexter+bugfix3) because the dalvik-cache has been moved from /data to /cache. The only stuff you will gain is whatever was saved in /data/data (which won't be much if you never used those apps)

Oh that made it much clearer. Thanks Mio!

hi, how do i delete these system apps? like using a special app, or using root explorer to delete? and can i delete them (e.g. twitter/facebook) from the system and get it from the market and use apps2sd? thanks

You can use Root Explore to remove apks but you'll have to tick the mount r/w button to do so.
Why would you want to delete Facebook and Twitter, they are already in there. If you still want to, go into /system and delete the apks, REBOOT and then download from market (they will no longer be themed, but will be the generic colors). Should download into your ext folder. If using native app2sd, you can use Move2sd from the market to move onto card that way.
Good luck and make a nandroid backup before you do anything with /system or /data.
And always remember, even a broken clock is right twice a day.

eejin2 said:
hi, how do i delete these system apps? like using a special app, or using root explorer to delete? and can i delete them (e.g. twitter/facebook) from the system and get it from the market and use apps2sd? thanks
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have you partition your sd card?

You can use several different methods. GParted, Minitool Partion Wizard (that is what I use b/c you won't loose any data unless you wipe it yourself). Just google and download them.
Make sure you set your partions in this order (#1 and biggest) Fat32, (#2 whatever size you want**anything over 1gb is usually too unstable I have found) ext 3/4, (#3 is smallest and usually 2x your RAM) swap and make sure none are labeled as Logical. All primary.
Search the App2sd (or Link2sd**They are different and have different methods of set up) thread here and it will explain how to put it into action.
App2sd http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=742126
Link2sd http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=923628

I'm going off the deep end and seeing how many apps I can delete. Right now this is all I have left in /system/app:
Code:
Music.apk
ContactsProvider.apk
CalendarProvider.apk
Calendar.apk
MessagingProvider.apk
Usb.apk
DrmProvider.apk
MediaGallery.apk
DefaultContainerService.apk
TelephonyProvider.apk
Stk.apk
Bluetooth.apk
ApplicationsProvider.apk
TaskManagerActivity.apk
Gallery3D.apk
PackageInstaller.apk
Superuser.apk
CameraMoto.apk
HTMLViewer.apk
DownloadProvider.apk
OverlayProvider.apk
AccountAndSyncSettings.apk
Settings.apk
Location.apk
Calculator.apk
VideoPlayerMoto.apk
WapPushSI.apk
ProgramMenuSystem.apk
Phone.apk
Secclkd.apk
Browser.apk
MotorolaSettingsProvider.apk
Contacts.apk
MediaProvider.apk
Mms.apk
MediaSync.apk
ProgramMenu.apk
ADWLauncher.apk
This does survive a system reset. Of course, I don't have much functionality left (google apps etc gone, no market, can't seem to get to dialer but can answer calls, etc). But I do have 94MB free RAM. lol

[Q] removing apps for later use?

Due to some warranty issues, I need to take my rooted and unlocked Captivate back to AT&T. Before I do that I must set it back to factory default. What I don't want to do is lose the programs that I painstakingly searched for and installed onto the device. Some of these I think I can't find anymore. Is there a way to remove these apk apps from the phone and store them onto my PC for re-installation later. Things like busybox installer, root explorer, Superuser permission, etc?

Downloaded apps are stored in /data/app and native apps in /system/app. This path may be different depending on your carrier and OS version. On a Samsung phone I used which was running 2.1, I think downloaded apps were in /d/apps.
If you still can't find then, try running:
Code:
find -name *.apk
. That will tell you where everything is.

Titanium Backup. Backup all user apps + data, then reinstall later. I suggest getting the Pro Key, but it isn't necessary.
If you want something a little more minimal, there are apps that backup a list of installed apps. You can save the list in HTML form. Open it with a text editor from your phone, click the link, and it takes you to the market download page.
(from... Evo/MIUI/Tapatalk)

Thanks! I have Titanium Backup Pro installed. So, I just run backup and save it to my PC, then reinstall it all later? That sounds SO easy! I hope I understood you correctly. Thanks again!

Yep. Run the backup, then move the Titanium Backup folder to your computer. Since app purchases are tied to your Google account, just reinstall TB and the Pro key from the market, move the folder back, and batch reinstall.
Almost seems too good to be true, but it isn't. I wouldn't restore system apps/settings across different roms or phones. The only system stuff I restore are wifi access points and playlists.
Good luck!
(from... Evo/MIUI/Tapatalk)

bimfi said:
Due to some warranty issues, I need to take my rooted and unlocked Captivate back to AT&T. Before I do that I must set it back to factory default. What I don't want to do is lose the programs that I painstakingly searched for and installed onto the device. Some of these I think I can't find anymore. Is there a way to remove these apk apps from the phone and store them onto my PC for re-installation later. Things like busybox installer, root explorer, Superuser permission, etc?
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Simple. Just do a nandroid backup and it will be saved in your sd card. If you restore it, it will restore all the apps, system settings, launcher settings, etc; it will be in the same exact state as it was before the nandroid backup. Steps on how to do a nandroid backup and restore from an earlier nandroid backup can be found here:http://www.addictivetips.com/mobile/how-to-perform-and-restore-a-nandroid-backup/

[UPDATED 11/1/2012] [Exclusive] Unreleased Gmail 4.2 APK With Pinch-To-Zoom

here it is guys, the newest Gmail 4.2 Reported to be working for Android 4.0+, rooted devices only. If you are having issues with 'waiting to sync', clear app data under settings and try again
Installation Option 1:
uwdus said:
Uninstalled old apk with Titanium -> Reboot -> Installed new Gmail apk with explorer -> Reboot - Done
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Installation Option 2:
The Gmail 4.2 APK is signed by Google, but with a different key than the one in the Play Store (we checked the signatures - they differ). One is probably the test key and the other the production key. For this reason, you can't simply install it as an update and therefore need to be rooted with the ability to mount the /system directory for writing in order to remove the existing Gmail APK.
OK, let's get down to it. You'll probably need ADB installed on your computer (here's an easy way that doesn't require downloading the Android SDK). There is a chance that this might work without ADB by just removing the APKs mentioned below and installing the new one, but it didn't seem to work reliably for everyone. This should, though:
1. Download Gmail 4.2 from one of the mirrors above.
2. Rename it to Gmail2.apk.
3. Make a Nandroid backup in case something goes wrong (this is always a good thing to do before messing with your device).
4. Delete (or move if you want to save the APKs) all other versions of Gmail. Usually there are 2 or 3 copies. One will be in /system/app (that's the original Gmail that was pre-installed on the device) and there may be a few in /data/app (these are the updates installed from the Play Store). They'll be called "Gmail.apk," or "com.google.android.gm-[number].apk," An easy way to tell is to look for the Gmail icon.
5. You may need to delete the .odex files matching the APKs in step 4 too, if you have them. Neither I nor Artem had to do this, but there are many different ROMs out there, and we're trying to cover all bases. Ignore this step and only come back to it if something doesn't work later.
6. Reboot. Once you do, you should have no Gmail as far as Android is concerned.
7. You can try to install the Gmail 4.2 APK you downloaded at this point by tapping it in your favorite file explorer (move the APK to your device first, of course). If that doesn't work, or if you prefer ADB, fire up a command line and type adb install Gmail2.apk.
If you get an error message, you probably didn't delete all copies of Gmail. If you don't feel like playing with ADB for Step 7, I've also gotten it to work by just copying the APK to /data/app, but that's not as fool proof as "ADB install".
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get it here
Video review courtesy of qbking added
original link: http://www.androidpolice.com/2012/1...ed-gmail-4-2-apk-with-pinch-to-zoom-and-more/

Just keeping this on the first page
Sent from my SGH-T999

Is it really official one from Google?
Cuz I don't want my Google account to be stolen
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Uninstalled old apk with Titanium -> Reboot -> Installed new Gmail apk with explorer -> Reboot - Done

uwdus said:
Uninstalled old apk with Titanium -> Reboot -> Installed new Gmail apk with explorer -> Reboot - Done
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So you didnt have to go through all the steps outlined in the first post?
If someone can invert this, it would so awesome!

Works fine by doing what Uwdus said, just uninstall the old gmail with titanium backup and then use a root explorer to push the new one to system/app and reboot.

I just renamed the gmail .apk and .odex to .bak and .odex.bak respectively in es explorer, and rebooted. Than I moved the Gmail2.apk to /system/app, fixed permissions, and installed. One more reboot and wala - she was up and running! Thanks for this, very sweet!
Sent while rotating @ 860mph

very nice. worked like a charm.

Awesome, finally pinch to zoom

Please, someone make it it inverted with holo colors

Phelicks said:
Please, someone make it it inverted with holo colors
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+10000000
×*Don't Stress Too Much Over Android. Just Get A Device That You Like & Make Sure That It Has Good Development*×

I installed it, nothing happens it tries to sync and it just stops.
So can someone make a flashable zip file please?
Running:
HTC MyTouch 4G. True perm root s-off. Rom - Awesome ics 3.7.
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nice..... thanks for sharing

GCHiker said:
..... .....Than I moved the Gmail2.apk to /system/app, fixed permissions, and installed. One more reboot and wala - she was up and running! Thanks for this, very sweet!
Sent while rotating @ 860mph
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Fixing the permissions was the key for me
,,, tried all the steps and rebooted several times,, blah, blah....but wouldn't work till i fixed the permissions :thumbup:
Sent from my swagger

When it is trying to sync go back an you have to reset permissions.
Sent from a rocket ship called earth.

I can't even find the original gmail file on my phone!!!! It's not in system/app, there was one in data/app and i deleted it but it didn't do much

dragid10 said:
I can't even find the original gmail file on my phone!!!! It's not in system/app, there was one in data/app and i deleted it but it didn't do much
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It really is most easy to uninstall with titanium backup. Restart device and install new gmail.
Sent from a rocket ship called earth.

jthrift said:
It really is most easy to uninstall with titanium backup. Restart device and install new gmail.
Sent from a rocket ship called earth.
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yeah wasn't there either in system or user (odd i know)
but i found out the reason i couldn't copy it to the system/app folder was because i apparently didn't have enough space in my system folder (had to give up hellpaper :'-( )

uwdus said:
Uninstalled old apk with Titanium -> Reboot -> Installed new Gmail apk with explorer -> Reboot - Done
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added to OP :good:

Kind of inverted
Just picked up the semi inverted 4.2 made by TeamBaked. Even though I prefer a full inverted app, I must say the white background in the email is actually easier to read. Anyway, check it out (I would post a link but I am not sure I am allowed to).
And installing was a breeze. As others mentioned, uninstall via TiBackup then install...loving the swipe feature.

Help with system app uninstall

I'm on NeoRom v3 where Titanium backup is pushed as a system app, wanted to uninstall it, tried through several applications since several methods i tried didn't work and i think i partially deleted the app, but it's still coming back lol
It is still in apps list in the default settings menu but it's not among the other apps in apps drawer. When i try to install my version of titanium bckup, it doesn't except it.
What to do? Is there any tutorial for uninstalling system apps?

enkelad said:
I'm on NeoRom v3 where Titanium backup is pushed as a system app, wanted to uninstall it, tried through several applications since several methods i tried didn't work and i think i partially deleted the app, but it's still coming back lol
It is still in apps list in the default settings menu but it's not among the other apps in apps drawer. When i try to install my version of titanium bckup, it doesn't except it.
What to do? Is there any tutorial for uninstalling system apps?
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System apps could be uninstalled simply by deleting apk file and .odex file(if exists) from /system/app/.
Try deleting those files and reboot phone if you didnt already tried.
Not to mention, take backup since you are playing with system apps..

Now it's seems uninstalled but I can't install titanim bakcup again, it goes FC before even opening, like i deleted something in system that i shoudn't. blerg, nevermind, tnx for help

Integration of System Updates to ROM with TB fails

Hi,
anyone else with the same Problem?
Since KitKat (and still with Lollipop 5.1.1) the Titanium Backup function to include Systemapp Updates to the ROM fails. Happens at all Google Apps, FileCommander and Sony Apps.
There is no Error Message. In some cases it only deletes the App completeley and in other cases the progress is running endless (tested for 1 Hour without completion).
Device is Bootloader unlocked, rooted (SuperSU)....... any Hints?

Hmm I had no issue with kitkat, but it definitely does not work with lollipop.
Issue is with tb it's not going to create a subfolder and put libs in subfolder.
If you want to integrate apps, copy the apk from data directory and paste it over system apk, and then replace all the libs using same process.
Reboot phone so it optimized new system apk, then under normal application management uninstall app and replace with factory version (which will be new version)
Reboot and you should be good, restore data if you need to.
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Can you give me the necessary Directorys for Internal Memory Apps and System Apps, please?

It's /data/app/ and system apps are either in /system/app or /system/priv-app/
If you go into TB backup/restore, find the app, touch it for more options, right under the freeze option touch the name and it'll give you exact locations as well
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Hi!
Is TB do an update to fix this bug ?
I try to contact them to many times and no one answer me.
Did you find another app to do that ?
Did you still with manual methode ?
Tks

Still broken, only manual method works.
It's like it can't make subfolders in system
Just do it manually not so bad. Copy the updated files from data to system app folder, change permissions and hot reboot.
Android will do the rest.. no data loss or having to install/uninstall.
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