De-Googling Pixel 3 - Google Pixel 3 XL Guides, News, & Discussion

How can I remove any trace of Google apps/services from the Pixel 3?

ami23 said:
How can I remove any trace of Google apps/services from the Pixel 3?
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Why you wanna do that?

bsg411 said:
Why you wanna do that?
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Pure AOSP experience

ami23 said:
How can I remove any trace of Google apps/services from the Pixel 3?
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Probably should not buy a Google phone lol

Delete the apks in the system/app & system/priv-app folders and replace with aosp apps. Set permissions of courses. That's where I would start. An Aosp app installer should do that for you. Maybe compile a ROM from AOSP source?
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lollyjay said:
Probably should not buy a Google phone lol
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I actually it's the opposite. Google makes AOSP and their phones will certainly run AOSP. Google create a custom pixel experience on the phone so I would ditch the stock ROM and build AOSP. Please correct me if I'm wrong I actually have never done it myself, but I have flashed many of ROM built from AOSP using the default AOSP system apps. But I found pure AOSP to be pretty bare-bones so I don't know overall if I would like that over what I'm getting from pixel ROM
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Extract an AOSP ROM and grab all the apk's from it and copy to the same locations in your phone.
Then use Titanium Backup to remove the previous system apps.
Do a backup first though of course because you're sure to run into at least a couple speed bumps.

does this require root?
MArtyChubbs said:
Delete the apks in the system/app & system/priv-app folders and replace with aosp apps. Set permissions of courses. That's where I would start. An Aosp app installer should do that for you. Maybe compile a ROM from AOSP source?
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I actually it's the opposite. Google makes AOSP and their phones will certainly run AOSP. Google create a custom pixel experience on the phone so I would ditch the stock ROM and build AOSP. Please correct me if I'm wrong I actually have never done it myself, but I have flashed many of ROM built from AOSP using the default AOSP system apps. But I found pure AOSP to be pretty bare-bones so I don't know overall if I would like that over what I'm getting from pixel ROM
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ami23 said:
does this require root?
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You need root to access the system level apps and titanium backup is a root app as well.

You can remove the system apps via adb without root.

Fuzzy13 said:
You can remove the system apps via adb without root.
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can you link a guide on how to?

ami23 said:
can you link a guide on how to?
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https://www.xda-developers.com/uninstall-carrier-oem-bloatware-without-root-access/

Topse said:
https://www.xda-developers.com/uninstall-carrier-oem-bloatware-without-root-access/
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thanks. i can fully remove all google/play services from the device like this? making it an AOSP ROM?

ami23 said:
thanks. i can fully remove all google/play services from the device like this? making it an AOSP ROM?
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Deleting some system apps does not change to AOSP.
I think it would not be a good idea to delete all google apps !
If you want AOSP you need to build it by yourself.
Or wait until someone else does.
You have to be careful what you delete.
As a word of warning, uninstalling system applications can be very dangerous so please know what you’re getting rid of before you complete these steps. Failing to do so could result in your phone becoming unusable until you perform a factory reset. Of course, by removing any given system application, another system application that may depend on it may also break so be careful what you remove. But if something does go wrong, you can always perform a factory reset to bring things back to the way they were. Which is something else you should know – these uninstalled system applications can/will come back after a factory reset.
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ami23 said:
thanks. i can fully remove all google/play services from the device like this? making it an AOSP ROM?
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I think if you want a pure AOSP experience, the best path is to install an AOSP project treble GSI.

ami23 said:
thanks. i can fully remove all google/play services from the device like this? making it an AOSP ROM?
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adb uninstall [package_name]
I removed Chrome, the missing child/storm alert alarms and a couple other apps via adb.

Fuzzy13 said:
You can remove the system apps via adb without root.
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no you cant remove them, they just become 'invisible' to your user profile on the phone
they are still there however.
something like
pm uninstall --user 0 com.google.android.apkname
this doesnt uninstall the app, create another user on the phone and the same system app will be there.

virtyx said:
no you cant remove them, they just become 'invisible' to your user profile on the phone
they are still there however.
something like
pm uninstall --user 0 com.google.android.apkname
this doesnt uninstall the app, create another user on the phone and the same system app will be there.
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Everything I removed via adb no longer has system folders, data folders and isn't showing up in Titanium Backup. Chrome, CellBroadcasts, Project Fi and a couple others I can remember is what I uninstalled via ADB and now that I'm rooted I've been able to look for remnants of the apps and I don't see anything.

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Stock SystemUI

Can someone post their stock SystemUI apk?
Lol I'll do it, what happened?
cheetablaze said:
Lol I'll do it, what happened?
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Lol, nothing. I don't have the device and I wanted to get a look at it. Thanks.
Making apk?
Simba501 said:
Can someone post their stock SystemUI apk?
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cheetablaze said:
Lol I'll do it, what happened?
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How do you create apk of built-in apps? I have AppInstaller which allows me to make backup .apk of apps that I install, but it does not show any of the built-in apps. I would definitely like to have .apk's of all built-in apps before flashing a custom ROM (when they become available), because I use QuickOffice a lot and it is included free - don't want to have to pay for it to add it back in to any other ROM.
cushcalc said:
How do you create apk of built-in apps? I have AppInstaller which allows me to make backup .apk of apps that I install, but it does not show any of the built-in apps. I would definitely like to have .apk's of all built-in apps before flashing a custom ROM (when they become available), because I use QuickOffice a lot and it is included free - don't want to have to pay for it to add it back in to any other ROM.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=19033826&postcount=7
DO NOT FLASH IT!!!!!!!
you can pull the rom apart and see all the system apks

Jelly Bean 4.1 /system/apps

Here is an extract/dump of the Jellybean 4.1 /system/apps. For those who wish to experiment...
I've flashed a few of the apk's over CM9 and AOKP with success. Install at your own risk. Still learning which apps will play nice. Enjoy and report any success!
Download Here
Regards,
-Opentang
Opentang said:
Here is an extract/dump of the Jellybean 4.1 /system/apps. For those who wish to experiment...
I've flashed a few of the apk's over CM9 and AOKP with success. Install at your own risk and enjoy!
Download Here
Regards,
-Opentang
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Are these formatted for the One S? I've tried using them from a system dump and it had a parsing error....If you said these work, then shoot thanks bro!!!
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What apps did you try and what apps worked when you tried it?
Don't seem to see the search apk. Was hoping to snag Googles siri competitor I seen so much about on the Internet
HTC One S running Zydroid!
itsmikeramsay said:
Are these formatted for the One S? I've tried using them from a system dump and it had a parsing error....If you said these work, then shoot thanks bro!!!
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What apps did you try and what apps worked when you tried it?
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Did you push them or just try to install as a normal apk. Sounds like you tried to install normally but, I would think that since they are system apps they would need to be pushed via adb or copy and pasted w/ es file explorer or root explorer and set permissions. Of course there is also the possibility that they only work on jelly bean, but i can't say that for sure.
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Did you push them or just try to install as a normal apk. Sounds like you tried to install normally but, I would think that since they are system apps they would need to be pushed via adb or copy and pasted w/ es file explorer or root explorer and set permissions. Of course there is also the possibility that they only work on jelly bean, but i can't say that for sure.
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Definitely tried to push them to system. Even the keyboard doesn't pop up. I think it's a signature thing why there's a parsing error. I could be wrong though. We'll see what happens when AOSP is released...
itsmikeramsay said:
Definitely tried to push them to system. Even the keyboard doesn't pop up. I think it's a signature thing why there's a parsing error. I could be wrong though. We'll see what happens when AOSP is released...
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Try re-signing them (if you didn't try that all ready that is).
Behold_this said:
Try re-signing them (if you didn't try that all ready that is).
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Will do....but since I've never done that before.....any idea how?
itsmikeramsay said:
Will do....but since I've never done that before.....any idea how?
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Think you need the sdk. It should have the tools to sign apks
HTC One S running Zydroid!
itsmikeramsay said:
Will do....but since I've never done that before.....any idea how?
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Send me a PM, I'll send you a script.
Send from my One S
itsmikeramsay said:
Will do....but since I've never done that before.....any idea how?
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You can use apktool. For a more user friendly way try Apk manager. If you use apk manager throw the app in the "place here for signing" folder, fire up apk manager and choose option 16. I'm more than happy try it for you if you want, but i think it's always fun to learn.
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You can use apktool. For a more user friendly way try Apk manager. If you use apk manager throw the app in the place here for signing, fire up apk manager and choose option 16. I will do it for you if you want, but i think it's always fun to learn.
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Yes I do appreciate the offer, but I'll give it a whirl as you're right when you say "It's always fun to learn"
itsmikeramsay said:
Yes I do appreciate the offer, but I'll give it a whirl as you're right when you say "It's always fun to learn"
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there is actually an app for signing you can use on your phone.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=kellinwood.zipsigner2
Give it a whirl. I know it's called zip signer but works on apk's too.
Behold_this said:
there is actually an app for signing you can use on your phone.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=kellinwood.zipsigner2
Give it a whirl.
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https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=kellinwood.zipsigner2
^^ Is it this one?
*Edit* missed the 2nd part of your post, will give it a try!
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Velvet.apk is the Google Now and Google Voice Search combined, doesn't work as it requires API Level 16, which only Jellybean has. So it won't work until a Jellybean ROM is ported or the apk is made backward compatible, which I will be forever grateful somebody does!
Do you guys see API16 available yet in the SDK?
I see the documentation on the site, but nothing thru the SDK Manager
http://developer.android.com/about/versions/android-4.1.html
Edit2: had to update to Rev20 first.. now it's available.
Sux that velvet won't work. That's one app I was really hoping would just install easily. Hopefully since this isn't a massive update like ICS was, once source is dropped our awesome devs can get us a JB rom
HTC One S running Zydroid!
If anyone's able to get it (velvet) to decompile, lemme know what your apktool setup is. I'm trying a few methods, but still getting errors.
What about the new keyboard? Is it there (working)?
Pheroh said:
What about the new keyboard? Is it there (working)?
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Nope keyboard doesn't work either....
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1749045
they've gotten Velvet working with a simple build.prop edit. Doesnt appear to work on sense though.
usaff22 said:
Velvet.apk is the Google Now and Google Voice Search combined, doesn't work as it requires API Level 16, which only Jellybean has. So it won't work until a Jellybean ROM is ported or the apk is made backward compatible, which I will be forever grateful somebody does!
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[Q] System Storage Space To Small To Fit Stock GApps

Am i the only one experiencing this issue? When trying to flash OpenGapps Stock package on any rom says the system partition is too small to fit OpenGApps stock?
ShahzaadT said:
Am i the only one experiencing this issue? When trying to flash OpenGapps Stock package on any rom says the system partition is too small to fit OpenGApps stock?
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Try a smaller package. You are probably installing one with all Google apps that might result in this condition. I personally use minimal as I don't like all play store junk.
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shri_chanakya said:
Try a smaller package. You are probably installing one with all Google apps that might result in this condition. I personally use minimal as I don't like all play store junk.
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Yeh i personally prefer the stock Gapps because it removes the AOSP versions of Dialer, Launcher etc..
Also stock gives me what stock has on Nexus devices so its pretty cool.. I used to use Pa Gapps Stock package prior to this but i see that Open GApps stock wont fit on these devices so was just wondering if everyone experiences this or is it just me
Is there no solution to this?
But i want all
I want many Google play apps i.e Gapps
Plz provide the way to install all apps from gapps
it is saying insufficient system space
PLZ TELL ME HOW CAN I INCREASE IT
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ShahzaadT said:
Is there no solution to this?
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i am also feeling the same need

Truepure vs Stock rooted

from my test and experiences both are very stable and fast roms, truepure has great customization since its deodexed, battery life is good and its pretty smooth, after a couple of months with it i switched to the stock 6.0 odexed with may security update, boot, multitasking and opening apps is a lot smoother and faster than truepure, i did lose the ability to install themes and such but the smoothness and fluidity of the UI is incredible, i did install both with frankenclark .13 300hz version with rehyp scripts.
You know, I was seating over here thinking about going back to stock to try to get systemless Xposed v83. I think I may take the plunge.
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hey, can u tell which app ur using to backup user apps before rom replaced? thx
the-light said:
hey, can u tell which app ur using to backup user apps before rom replaced? thx
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I didn't. I manually installed the apps, and used system app remover to debloat the ROM a little, i only have about 15 apps so it's not hard to install everything again
I m using stock rom with stock kernel
was trying to use fc 0.13 kernel as well, both smooth for me
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the-light said:
hey, can u tell which app ur using to backup user apps before rom replaced? thx
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Try Titanium Back-up.
With the paid version you can backup apps in a batch or even a zipfile.
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cerobles1 said:
You know, I was seating over here thinking about going back to stock to try to get systemless Xposed v83. I think I may take the plunge.
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I'm on Stock With may security patch, root and xposed. It is very smooth and fast.
You can use Substratum to theme stock firmware if you want.
Ijspegel said:
Try Titanium Back-up.
With the paid version you can backup apps in a batch or even a zipfile.
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I'm on Stock With may security patch, root and xposed. It is very smooth and fast.
You can use Substratum to theme stock firmware if you want.
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Thx for replying, I do have the titanium paid ver but every time I install it again after rom replace the app does not recognize the backup, I may do that manually, but that is the reason am not replacing too many roms
the-light said:
Thx for replying, I do have the titanium paid ver but every time I install it again after rom replace the app does not recognize the backup, I may do that manually, but that is the reason am not replacing too many roms
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Well that's strange yes. You have the backup on SD or Internal memory? Have you tried to make an flashable ZIP file backup of your apps?
Ijspegel said:
Well that's strange yes. You have the backup on SD or Internal memory? Have you tried to make an flashable ZIP file backup of your apps?
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Backup goes to sd card and not being found by titanium, making a flashable zip file sounds cool, although I don't know how to make 1,I will look how to operate it... Thank you for your advise
the-light said:
Backup goes to sd card and not being found by titanium, making a flashable zip file sounds cool, although I don't know how to make 1,I will look how to operate it... Thank you for your advise
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http://www.androidpolice.com/2012/1...ate-flashable-zips-of-all-your-apps-and-data/
Ijspegel said:
http://www.androidpolice.com/2012/1...ate-flashable-zips-of-all-your-apps-and-data/
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Great, will give it a go. Thx
what other roms do u guys recommend for clark? something smooth with good batterylife?
Stock rooted with xmodules.
halo moto \m/
the-light said:
Thx for replying, I do have the titanium paid ver but every time I install it again after rom replace the app does not recognize the backup, I may do that manually, but that is the reason am not replacing too many roms
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After the new ROM and installing TiBu, do you tell TiBu in the preferences setting and let it know where your folder is on the SD card? I have to do that then I can reinstall any or all apps. TiBu no longer finds it on its own.
unitz0mbie said:
from my test and experiences both are very stable and fast roms, truepure has great customization since its deodexed, battery life is good and its pretty smooth, after a couple of months with it i switched to the stock 6.0 odexed with may security update, boot, multitasking and opening apps is a lot smoother and faster than truepure, i did lose the ability to install themes and such but the smoothness and fluidity of the UI is incredible, i did install both with frankenclark .13 300hz version with rehyp scripts.
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I actually did the same thing, and i have to agree. Running stock kernel, slight customization with xposed + gravity box. Feels identical to trupure, only way more stable and snappy. Very happy with it.
Anyone try re-odexing Trupure?
woer said:
Anyone try re-odexing Trupure?
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i tried, but it failed. if u can find a way please let us know lol
For me, trupure was smoother than stock rooted. I tried frankenclark .13 300hz on both and stock it was choppy but on trupure it has been smooth. I may try to go back and see how it runs.
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BigTrimma said:
For me, trupure was smoother than stock rooted. I tried frankenclark .13 300hz on both and stock it was choppy but on trupure it has been smooth. I may try to go back and see how it runs.
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Try the latest may security update one , really smooth
Did anyone dirty flash stock over TruPure or did you start from scratch?
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[WIP] [PORT] Pixelfy for OOS 3.5.5 ONLY [NOT tested on other OOS BUILDS]

Been testing this off and on for a few days now and happy to report it's working well. This is almost the same as my Pixelfy for CM14.1 without the build.prop changes no google assistant sorry guys.
What does Pixelfy OOS do?
Pixel Boot animation
Google Dialer
Google Contacts
Google Messenger
Live Wallpapers (many thanks to @Pranav Pandey) for the port.
Removes some OOS junk
Modifies pre-installed google apps so they can be easily removed.
Download
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=457095661767114082
Change Log
Nothing yet first version
Gonna try this right now
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Screenshots ?
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Screenshots ?
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Why do you need screenshots it replaces stock oos apps with the google version?
Going to give this a try on OOS 3.2.7, taking a nandroid backup before do so! Will report back.
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Going to give this a try on OOS 3.2.7, taking a nandroid backup before do so! Will report back.
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You may/will end up with 2 dialers or 2 contacts.
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You may/will end up with 2 dialers or 2 contacts.
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Hey daleski, nice work on Pixelfy, can you please tell me how to install Community build file manager, i have an apk but it always conflicts with "existing" package, can you please tell me how to force install it?
ach3fck said:
Hey daleski, nice work on Pixelfy, can you please tell me how to install Community build file manager, i have an apk but it always conflicts with "existing" package, can you please tell me how to force install it?
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Did you remove it somehow?
Nope, i clean flashed cm14.1, flashed pixelfy, and i have extracted CB file manager but there is no way to install it, it always conflicts with an existing package, can i provide you apk so you can make a flashable zip really quick for me? Please?
ach3fck said:
Nope, i clean flashed cm14.1, flashed pixelfy, and i have extracted CB file manager but there is no way to install it, it always conflicts with an existing package, can i provide you apk so you can make a flashable zip really quick for me? Please?
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First you need to find the name of the package it's conflicting with so I suspect it's conflicting with CMFileManager.
If you have 7zip you can double click on the pixelfy file go to META-INF/com/google/android/ then drag out the updater-script into a folder or your desktop.
Open the updater-script with notepad and then let me know once you have done this.
Which file manager app is it conflicting with?
This is brilliant. Amazing work as always by @daleski75
Is this dark mode compatible?
eng.stk said:
Is this dark mode compatible?
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Not sure mate never been a fan of dark mode.
daleski75 said:
You may/will end up with 2 dialers or 2 contacts.
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I did have two dialers but disabled the stock one, contacts replaced fine.
Uninstalled the Google App though as i dont use that.
daleski75 said:
First you need to find the name of the package it's conflicting with so I suspect it's conflicting with CMFileManager.
If you have 7zip you can double click on the pixelfy file go to META-INF/com/google/android/ then drag out the updater-script into a folder or your desktop.
Open the updater-script with notepad and then let me know once you have done this.
Which file manager app is it conflicting with?
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Thats the problem, i dont know, the CMFilemanager has different package name than Community build file manager, can you please make an flashable zip for this apk real quick please?
What 'oxygen os junk' does it remove exactly? Thanks!
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Whats meant with Black Edition?
stelio_kontos said:
What 'oxygen os junk' does it remove exactly? Thanks!
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Their dialer, messaging, Google device manager etc, also gives the ability to uninstall all stock Google apps as well
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Whats meant with Black Edition?
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Black boot animation will do a white one shortly as well
daleski75 said:
You may/will end up with 2 dialers or 2 contacts.
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Hi, I had already flashed the pixel boot animation,dialer and contacts with different packages, flashing this won't affect those you think?

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