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I have looked all over for the answer to this and I am at my wits end...
I have been trying out different roms and themes to find that sweet spot for me, and I think I have now. I know that alt+w on the bootloader only wipes factory data and such, and that if I reformat my sd card it'll wipe everything including my ext2 partition. But I don't want all of that to happen. I want to wipe the apps I have on my sd card but keep the music, movies, etc I have on there without having to uninstall each one thru a file mgr (I have 83 apps right now).
The problem I am having that is making me do this is that when I flash cyan3681 and start over at the adp screen where you tap the android, right after that it starts showing force closes for a number of apps, and it always opens open overclocker and kinda hangs there. On top of all that, at some point, it messed with some apps in my drawer and either won't allow me to access them anymore or it shows the stock apk icon with the little gear and the page behind it.
I just want a fresh start, without having to spend an hour(s?) doing it. Thanks for any help.
run this in terminal
su
rm -rf /system/sd/*
Bzerk1 said:
a question on this, can you use this command in the console of cyanogen recovery 1.4 (alt+X)? and do you stil have to input
su before rm -rf/system..... ?
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in recovery console just type
mount /system/sd
rm -rf /system/sd/*
alritewhadeva said:
run this in terminal
su
rm -rf /system/sd/*
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a question on this, can you use this command in the console of cyanogen recovery 1.4 (alt+X)? and do you stil have to input
su before rm -rf/system..... ?
Bzerk1 said:
a question on this, can you use this command in the console of cyanogen recovery 1.4 (alt+X)? and do you stil have to input
su before rm -rf/system..... ?
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You would be running in recovery console so you would need to use alritewhadeva's method posted a couple posts up:
Do this before the above:
Code:
# mount -o rw /dev/block/mmcblk0p2 /system/sd
Thank you, that worked perfectly.
I am M3 said:
Do this before the above:
Code:
# mount -o rw /dev/block/mmcblk0p2 /system/sd
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just "/# mount /system/sd" works fine
Adam17 said:
Thank you, that worked perfectly.
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You're welcome. Please change the thread title to [SOLVED]
I am willing to pay someone if someone can figure out how to remove factory apps like
facebook
footprints
peep
quickoffice
stock
visual vm
stock massages
i never use them for some reason they run in the background
Just take a look at this thread from the android forums
http://androidforums.com/all-things-root-eris/53646-unwanted-apps.html
NOTE: you MUST have ROOT in order to remove those apps.
If the instructions in that thread about "adb" are too complicated for you, then go buy the Root Explorer app, navigate to the folders you were told to in the thread, click the "r/w" button at the top of the app, then long press on the files you are told to delete.
Deleting system apps is risky if you delete the wrong ones. As usual, you are responsible if anything happens.
As I see it, you must have root to modify system files on your ROM (anyone correct me if I'm wrong)
But I was able to use Titanium Back up (downloaded from the Android market, free) to see all installed programs and I successfully deleted Visual VM, Peep, and stock messages... I use the others...
now so far, my ROM that is installed [2.1 version .3] hasn't had any problems with the removal of these system programs, So I think it is a safe method.
I believe this is a good alternative to adb commands... since you know what you are deleting.
and of course, I am not responsible if you do happen to mess your phone up.
C:\Users\admin\Desktop>cd android-sdk-windows
C:\Users\admin\Desktop\android-sdk-windows>cd tools
C:\Users\admin\Desktop\android-sdk-windows\tools>adb shell
$ mount -0 rw,remoun /dev/block/mtdblock3 /system
mount -0 rw,remoun /dev/block/mtdblock3 /system
mount: invalid option -- '0'
BusyBox v1.15.0 (2009-08-25 15:17:43 BST) multi-call binary
Usage: mount [flags] DEVICE NODE [-o OPT,OPT]
Mount a filesystem. Filesystem autodetection requires /proc be mounted.
Options:
-a Mount all filesystems in fstab
-f Dry run
-r Read-only mount
-w Read-write mount (default)
-t FSTYPE Filesystem type
-O OPT Mount only filesystems with option OPT (-a only)
-o OPT:
loop Ignored (loop devices are autodetected)
[a]sync Writes are [a]synchronous
[no]atime Disable/enable updates to inode access times
[no]diratime Disable/enable atime updates to directories
[no]relatime Disable/enable atime updates relative to modification ti
me
[no]dev (Dis)allow use of special device files
[no]exec (Dis)allow use of executable files
[no]suid (Dis)allow set-user-id-root programs
[r]shared Convert [recursively] to a shared subtree
[r]slave Convert [recursively] to a slave subtree
[r]private Convert [recursively] to a private subtree
[un]bindable Make mount point [un]able to be bind mounted
bind Bind a directory to an additional location
move Relocate an existing mount point
remount Remount a mounted filesystem, changing its flags
ro/rw Read-only/read-write mount
There are EVEN MORE flags that are specific to each filesystem
You'll have to see the written documentation for those filesystems
$ cd /system/app
cd /system/app
$ 1s
1s
1s: permission denied
$
this is what i get am i doing something wrong here
Type adb shell than su and tell me what happens.
binny1007 said:
Type adb shell than su and tell me what happens.[/QUOTE
never mind i got it to work i used different method i bought the titanium backup. show all the installed apps easy to uninstall it works great now my phone is running much faster thanks for all the help
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FYI, you were typing the commands wrong.
Right after you do "adb shell" you'll need to type "su" and the $ prompt should change to a # prompt. Check your phone as well after typing "su" as you should see a popup asking for permission.
$ mount -0 rw,remoun /dev/block/mtdblock3 /system
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should be: mount -o rw,remoun /dev/block/mtdblock3 /system
The -o is the letter o, not a zero.
$ 1s
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Should be: ls
That's the letter l (lowercase L), not a one.
grdlock, I believe there is a "t" missing in your post:
mount -o rw,remount /dev/block/mtdblock3 /system
Ahh, ya, you're right. I just copied/pasted what he wrote and didn't catch that.
ampinc said:
binny1007 said:
Type adb shell than su and tell me what happens.[/QUOTE
never mind i got it to work i used different method i bought the titanium backup. show all the installed apps easy to uninstall it works great now my phone is running much faster thanks for all the help
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Glad to know it works for someone else as well
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I just downloaded Titanium Backup and deleted the "worldclock.apk" and I have to say it's a nice app, (Titanium that is)
So far, from the VanillaDroid ROM, I've deleted the following with no ill effects:
Stocks
Weather ( I use WBug)
Visual Voicemail
Browser ( I use Dolphin)
Quickoffice
MMS
Talk
Mail
Deskclock
I would like to delete the following but am having some difficulty finding the correct "apk"
Camcorder (I think it's built into the camera?)
Call History
People Search
Settings (just the app in the drawer, another NAND before I do this I guess)
Voice Dialer
Voice Search
Voice Record
NaviPanel ***Anyone know if this will mess with Maps?***
FACEBOOK !!!! I deleted the "Facebook.apk" but the FB app is still in the drawer and it still works fine. If anyone could help me with deleting this one I would be forever greatful! Trying to delete it using Titanium, it says: "cannot find Facebook.apk" But it's still friggin there......argh!
Edit: Woohoo! Facebook is gone.
Titanium tells me it needs root acess and that's out of question. Then again, I'm on the lg ally and it might be different... idk. Any other suggestions?
Can Galaxy S users backup their bootup animations for me? I want to get rid of as much of the AT&T crap as possible.
They are as follows
Startup
/system/etc/PowerOn.wav
/system/media/bootsamsung.qmg
/system/media/bootsamsungloop.qmg
Thanks
here you go...
View attachment gt-i9000.zip
from GT-I9000;2.1-u1;JF3;2.6.29;ECLAIR
sorry for the delay, was testing other apps..
enjoy brother
Thanks! Going to try them out now
Just wanted to add that they work fine, now just to figure out how to flash a different boot image to get rid of the AT&T World Phone logo.
Why dont you flash with the GT-I9000 rom and say goodbye to At&t everything?
Sent from my GT-I9000 using XDA App
Didn't they free the brothers back in January 1865?
Hi,
How did you get these into the right folders?
What commands did you use?
Tried root explorer and su file manager and they won't paste ther files into system/etc or system/media.
adb gives a no access and can't use adb remount to push file.
So I am stuck.
Thanks
decepticon said:
Just wanted to add that they work fine, now just to figure out how to flash a different boot image to get rid of the AT&T World Phone logo.
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KJPDX said:
Why dont you flash with the GT-I9000 rom and say goodbye to At&t everything?p
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hm.i guess that would not be a good idea as they are not 100% the same. replacing the custom stuff is the easy and secure solution for the time being.
bestwebs said:
Hi,
How did you get these into the right folders?
What commands did you use?
Tried root explorer and su file manager and they won't paste ther files into system/etc or system/media.
adb gives a no access and can't use adb remount to push file.
So I am stuck.
Thanks
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I used Root Explorer and copied them. You would have to mount the /system folder with RW permissions in ADB or just click the Mount RW button in Root Explorer before copying them over.
jodue said:
hm.i guess that would not be a good idea as they are not 100% the same. replacing the custom stuff is the easy and secure solution for the time being.
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This is the reason why, the generic Galaxy S FW does not work with the Captivate.
Hi,
For some reason root explorer wouldn't paste these.
But I did figure out a way with adb.
I copied all 3 files to my sdcard 1st
These are the commands I used in case they are of help to anyone:
D:\>adb shell
$ su
su
# mount -o rw,remount -t rfs /dev/block/stl9
mount -o rw,remount -t rfs /dev/block/stl9 /s
# busybox cp /sdcard/PowerOn.wav /system/etc
busybox cp /sdcard/PowerOn.wav /system/etc
and
D:\>adb shell
$ su
su
# mount -o rw,remount -t rfs /dev/block/stl9 /system
mount -o rw,remount -t rfs /dev/block/stl9 /system
# busybox cp /sdcard/bootsamsungloop.qmg /system/med
busybox cp /sdcard/bootsamsungloop.qmg /system/media
# busybox cp /sdcard/bootsamsung.qmg /system/media
busybox cp /sdcard/bootsamsung.qmg /system/media
Thanks
decepticon said:
I used Root Explorer and copied them. You would have to mount the /system folder with RW permissions in ADB or just click the Mount RW button in Root Explorer before copying them over.
This is the reason why, the generic Galaxy S FW does not work with the Captivate.
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emclondon said:
here you go...
View attachment 368161
from GT-I9000;2.1-u1;JF3;2.6.29;ECLAIR
sorry for the delay, was testing other apps..
enjoy brother
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Thanks for posting this, exactly what I was looking for!
How do I avoid that built-in apps like Gallery re-appear after deletion??
When I try this on htc Hero with CM6 (and CM7) and my rooted Motorola Charm the removed apps don't re-appear - they nicely stay gone.
But in this case I run CM6.1 stable on my Wildfire and when remove apps Titanum says success but the apps still work and re-appear in Titanium after reboot. E.g. CMStats (CyanogenMod stats), Weather, Livewallpapers etc. My device is rooted but I simply can't get rid of any built-in app.
Titanum is in the SuperUser app and in Terminal su and id says I'm too allright. I've even tried
mount -o rw,remount -t yaffs2 /dev/block/mtdblock3
chmod 777 /system
mount -o rw,remount -t rootfs /
chmod 777 /
But it still doesn't work even though filesystem says rw
Root Explorer says success when it deletes or renames APKs in /system/app - but the apps are still there later! VERY odd. But Root Explorer can't create dirs or copy files to system/app...
What am I missing here?
I got the same prob pal..both methods weren't working for me on CM 6.1 stable..try ADB it worked flawlessly..
Sent from my HTC Wildfire
read this thread will help u Creating your own Update Zip's
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=917922
I think this is because wildfire doesn't have s-off. You could remove the apps from the rom before flashing, or remove using adb in recovery
boot into recovery
unmount /system (get r/w access )
adb shell rm /system/app/xxx.apk
ww231 said:
boot into recovery
unmount /system (get r/w access )
adb shell rm /system/app/xxx.apk
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that takes for eva if u create a zip with all the files u wont gone u just flash and done no more apps very easy and simple no hazzle
In the latest cm9 nightly build - update-cm-9-20120419-NIGHTLY, my wifi is not work with my own kernel.
So, I checked the catalog, and found this: wifi modules was changed.
http://review.cyanogenmod.com/#/c/14910/1/BoardConfigCommon.mk
old path: /system/modules/bcm4329.ko
new path: /system/lib/modules/bcm4329.ko
It will cause your wifi not work with custom kernel.
If your wifi is not work, just make a symbol link, type these command in the terminal:
su
mount -o remount,rw /system
ln -s /system/modules/bcm4329.ko /system/lib/modules/bcm4329.ko
#Thanks Paragon_X, I forgot to tell you to remount /.
mount -o remount,ro /system
Or, you are the kernel developer, your should put your kernel modules in both path, or link them.
Thanks
I confirm this change as well and the fix worked.
I have the wifi authentication problem. Do I flash the download link from the link you posted?
Paragon_X said:
I have the wifi authentication problem. Do I flash the download link from the link you posted?
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That is not a download link, its a Git review...
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DaXmax said:
That is not a download link, its a Git review...
Sent from my Nexus S using Tapatalk 2
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Okay thanks so regarding the command written... is there spaces in there or am I seeing things?
ln -s /system/modules/bcm4329.ko /system/lib/modules/bcm4329.ko
I'm not familiar with typing in superuser so I have to ask
There are spaces.
If you are unfamiliar with the spaces, then you will be unfamiliar with the before and after commands around that command too:
mount -o remount,rw /system
and
mount -o remount,ro /system
Thanks for the fix!
Sent from my Nexus S using XDA
Thanks that will be handy for surprised users, if CM actually thought things through, they would link the dirs to allow a transition time where kernels work with modules in old location and new location.
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus
Hi,im kinda really noob at this stuff atm but do we type this in command prompt or terminal emulator (or any other program like that). And can someone confirm the code is:
su
mount -o remount,rw /system
ln -s /system/modules/bcm4329.ko /system/lib/modules/bcm4329.ko
#Thanks Paragon_X, I forgot to tell you to remount /.
mount -o remount,ro /system
the "fix" is included in the latest trinity kernels. wifi works with the newest cm9(nightlies and kangs), older cm9, and every other rom.
simms22 said:
the "fix" is included in the latest trinity kernels. wifi works with the newest cm9(nightlies and kangs), older cm9, and every other rom.
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Im using matrix kernel v19 cfs and the latest CM9 v7. Trying to get the wifi working now and its hard.
Heres what i have done using terminal emulator
Typed in "su". Pressed enter. I granted super user permissions.
Typed in "mount -o remount,rw /system" . Pressed enter. Didnt say anything
Typed in "ln -s /system/modules/bcm4329.ko /system/lib/modules/bcm4329.ko". Pressed Enter
It showed up "link failed File exists"
now its changed to "255|[email protected]:/". Before it was "[email protected]:/"
I than typed in "mount -o remount,ro /system"
My wifi still doesnt work
I'll reply here to. The reason you can not link (ln) is that there is a file where you are trying to add a "shortcut" just remove the bcm*.ko file in /system/lib/modules and copy the module from /system/modules there. I used root explorer then it's just cut and paste
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TigaTiger said:
Im using matrix kernel v19 cfs and the latest CM9 v7. Trying to get the wifi working now and its hard.
Heres what i have done using terminal emulator
Typed in "su". Pressed enter. I granted super user permissions.
Typed in "mount -o remount,rw /system" . Pressed enter. Didnt say anything
Typed in "ln -s /system/modules/bcm4329.ko /system/lib/modules/bcm4329.ko". Pressed Enter
It showed up "link failed File exists"
now its changed to "255|[email protected]:/". Before it was "[email protected]:/"
I than typed in "mount -o remount,ro /system"
My wifi still doesnt work
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same problem here, also when i use any root explorer ( free ) i cant get permision to do this, and i have rooted my phone... anyone knows why ?
Sejmir said:
same problem here, also when i use any root explorer ( free ) i cant get permision to do this, and i have rooted my phone... anyone knows why ?
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Mount /system as R/W (read-write) first.
kong said:
Mount /system as R/W (read-write) first.
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didnt quite get you, but il google it tnx for the tip m8
Thanks! Wi-Fi now working. Very simple. Just copy & paste to new lib/modules location using root explorer.
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Sejmir said:
didnt understand you, mount /system in recovery then run emulator or root explorer or smthing else ?? sry im totaly new to androids, but never too late to learn new things
anywys have a lots of googling to do, coz il learn how to do this via adb shell...
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root explorer has an option in the top of the screen, mount r/w. press it, it will now say mount r/o, thats what you want.
skitapa said:
I'll reply here to. The reason you can not link (ln) is that there is a file where you are trying to add a "shortcut" just remove the bcm*.ko file in /system/lib/modules and copy the module from /system/modules there. I used root explorer then it's just cut and paste
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I still have no luck. Is the error everyone getting the authentication problem? and simply wifi indicator wont popup?
For all the people who dont get this too well, especielly me. Could an experienced, someone who knows this, write out the complete instructions and codes to do it. Preferably in detail because some of us have no idea what we are suppose to do. And suggest what type of programs we should be using. thanks in advance.
Ok. Let's take it from the start. When android boots it loads the kernel to handle all the drivers and inner workings of the OS. It also loads modules, that's optional drivers loaded on demand. Now CM9, used to load it's modules from /system/modules but has changed it's location to /system/lib/modules. This is new to the people making custom kernels which kernel installs it's modules in the wrong place. This makes the new kernel try to load the old module but fails because of different kernel source versions. Now, our task is to move the new module in /system/modules to /system/lib/modules overwriting the old one.
Start a terminal.
Type su and enter to become superuser which is the only user with rights to change system files.
Now if there is a box asking you to allow this, press allow.
Now type:
mount -o remount, rw /system
This will make the system folder and child folders writable.
type:
rm /system/lib/modules/bcm*
That will remove the old module.
Type:
cp /system/modules/bcm* /system/lib/modules
Reboot and it should work.
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