There is many of you that asks how to remove this and that preinstallaed apps in different ROM
When a developer put apps in system/app it can not be removed so easy.
But if you have RomManager or fakeflash´s update.zip there is a other way.
I have attached a zip fil that contains a ordinare ROM installation script that only contains delete and copy.
Download file and unzip on your computer and take a look in the folders
data/app
META-INF/com/google/android/update-script
system/app
If your only wish is to remove a systemapp
edit the file update-script (textfile)
and add line with the filename of what you want to remove:
(example)
delete SYSTEM:app/unwanted.apk
delete SYSTEM:app/unwanted.odex
If you want to install some apps put them in system/app for not installable
and data/app for apps that can be removed as usual
rezip folders and install zip with RomManager NO WIPE!!
cm6 azures you will get a error because not same structure for data/app
never mind just select reboot. Delete will work anyway.
Sometimes there will be .so files in system/libs too. They are little more difficult to know which to remove so that demands more knowledge of the app.
Use for instance Astro filemanager or Estrong to look in system/app for correct filename to delete
Script work even if *.odex not exist.
The fact that when you zip folders it will not be signed so file will not work with adb recovery
Googleapps filenames:
CarHomeGoogle.apk, CarHomeLauncher.apk, com.amazon.mp3.apk,
Facebook.apk, GenieWidget.apk, Gmail.apk, GoogleBackupTransport.apk,
GoogleCalendarSyncAdapter.apk, GoogleContactsSyncAdapter.apk,
GoogleFeedback.apk, GoogleGoggles.apk, GooglePartnerSetup.apk, GoogleQuickSearchBox.apk, GoogleServicesFramework.apk, googlevoice.apk,
HtcCopyright.apk, HtcEmailPolicy.apk, HtcSettings.apk, kickback.apk, LatinImeGoogle.apk, LatinImeTutorial.apk, Maps.apk, MarketUpdater.apk, MediaUploader.apk, NetworkLocation.apk, OneTimeInitializer.apk, PassionQuickOffice.apk, SetupWizard.apk, soundback.apk, Street.apk, Talk.apk, talkback.apk, Twitter.apk, Vending.apk, VoiceSearch.apk, YouTube.apk, QuickSearchBox.apk, Provision.apk
Other apps:
ADWLauncher.apk, Gallery3D.apk
but filename may be different depending of ROM
Mainpart must exist for using phone normally
Hope that this help to remove "non-removable" systemapps in future.
/Snakehult
Good guide.
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Thanks snakehult - great guide and very useful!!
snakehult said:
(example)
delete SYSTEM:app/unwanted.apk
delete SYSTEM:app/unwanted.odex
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It may be worth explaining how people:
- can find out the name of the app they want to remove;
- how they know whether to add the suffix of *.apk or *.odex, or both;
Thanks again for your efforts!
c_man said:
Thanks snakehult - great guide and very useful!!
It may be worth explaining how people:
- can find out the name of the app they want to remove;
- how they know whether to add the suffix of *.apk or *.odex, or both;
Thanks again for your efforts!
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Yes you can use some regular filemanager such Astro or Estrongs and look in system/app
Always delete both, script work even if odex file is missing
c_man said:
It may be worth explaining how people:
- can find out the name of the app they want to remove;
- how they know whether to add the suffix of *.apk or *.odex, or both;
Thanks again for your efforts!
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cool guide!
anyway you have to detect the filename of the apps this way:
enter the recovery mode (in modaco-root-r4: recovery-windows.bat)
now type:
adb shell
mount -t yaffs2 /dev/block/mtdblock3 /system
ls -l /system/app
(this will give you the list of system apps, with space usage)
you have to delete both .apk and .odex files (the latter may not exist)
I use to delete the bigger ringtones too, the list is given by
ls -l /system/media/audio/ringtones
it is safe to delete, after you setup the google accounts (ie after first boot):
HTCSetup*
com.htc.Setup*
Stock*
HtcFoot*
NewsRead*
wow its working......thanks dude........
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http://android.modaco.com/content/h...apps-from-the-htc-desire-with-adb-in-windows/
Simple guide from MoDaCo
That must be the hardest way to remove apps i guess Have you seen "modaco guide"? All you have to do is reboot your phone in to recovery mode and type 2-3 commands in ADB. Simple as that.
Thanks anyway for your efforts
Many way för same thing
But with a custom-made zipfile you always remove/install favourite apps without adb. And quick modify new ROM install.
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Hello,
Good guide.
The Legend may be rooted to do this?
I am a newbie.
Thanks.
bobstar_fr said:
Hello,
Good guide.
The Legend may be rooted to do this?
I am a newbie.
Thanks.
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As I see it, no use to do much in the dev forum without an rooted Phone
hey guys, thanks for bringing this up. i just tried modaco site method and i deleted stock and its widget only. the internal storage shot from 113 mb to 122 mb and ram from 42 to 134 mb !
what else can i delete
Learners Lisence said:
hey guys, thanks for bringing this up. i just tried modaco site method and i deleted stock and its widget only. the internal storage shot from 113 mb to 122 mb and ram from 42 to 134 mb !
what else can i delete
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Just delete what you will never use and....no regret
thank you cryshop for your expert advise
i tried deleting Innovation.mp3 by this script -
adb-windows shell rm /system/media/audio/ringtones/Innovation.mp3
said file not found even though its listed.
whats my mistake ?
i will try snakehults method also but later.
thanks
im trying to use modaco's method but what is the green recovery menu?
i dont understand i go in fastboot then recovery and then?thank you
edit done im stupid
Learners Lisence said:
thank you cryshop for your expert advise
i tried deleting Innovation.mp3 by this script -
adb-windows shell rm /system/media/audio/ringtones/Innovation.mp3
said file not found even though its listed.
whats my mistake ?
i will try snakehults method also but later.
thanks
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Hmm, did you forget a slash or a letter in the command? because I tried and I could actually delete it.
@kdma : install ROM Manager from the Market, and there is an option inside the app : Reboot into Recovery (easiest way to get into recovery mod)
I also deleted /system/etc/clock* and saved some space again
(of course I don't need Htc clock widgets)
cryshop said:
Hmm, did you forget a slash or a letter in the command? because I tried and I could actually delete it.
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cryshop, i was typing in the wrong directory
Ps - snakehults's appfixer is real delight ! smooooth.
except that my winzip is a trial version and legend dont recognize winrar files.
I was wondering how i got such good figures for change in space and ram the first time. i havent since then. my legend just likes the rebooting involved coz i dont use task killers anymore. and maybe i deleted more than just stock the first time
Will this work with android 2.2 on Hero?
Hey I've been looking all over for something like this. I downloaded the zip, added the lines
delete SYSTEM:app/mms.apk
delete SYSTEM:app/mms.odex
delete SYSTEM:app/email.apk
delete SYSTEM:app/email.odex
and rezipped it.
I used Rom Manager and selected install rom from SD card. It rebooted, seemed to execute the zip. But the original email and mms apps are still installed. What am i doing wrong?
kdma said:
im trying to use modaco's method but what is the green recovery menu?
i dont understand i go in fastboot then recovery and then?thank you
edit done im stupid
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The first thing you should do is download the required zip file from modaco (I'm a new user of xda and is not permitted to post outside links here. You may easily find that post "24/May r4 - HTC Legend rooting guide - Now with 1.31.x" in android.madaco.com)
I think many of us rooted the device followed the instructions of Paul. So that file might be already in your hands.
Fastboot and then recovery, as you have done before. Run Recovery-linux.sh (or Recovery-windows.bat, if you use Windows) in a terminal window - your device shall be at the green recovery screen.
Open another terminal window and enter:
./adb-linux shell mount /system
and then you can push, pull or rm file. For example,
./adb-linux shell rm /system/app/Calculator.apk
./adb-linux push abc.so /system/lib
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I didn't notice you have already solved the problem, when I compiled this post. It is no longer useful.
i realy love ADW Sense-Mod launcher,when i use root explorer to install it my device,it just worked perfectly.But when i reboot,everything i've done are gone,no ADW Launcher.But i still can see ADWLauncher.apk in system/app
Somebody could help me with this by making a update?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=784116
never mind,i did it
you don't need an android update.
backup your apps on /andboot/apps (i.e adb shell cp /data/app/* /andboot/apps/ )
when you reinstall on atools select install apps (and also first install) and create script, put it on /andboot.
good day how can i put the htc_ime i have the application but it wont install on m phone.. i use the froyo for trout rom any guide to put it thnx for helping
yatzee said:
good day how can i put the htc_ime i have the application but it wont install on m phone.. i use the froyo for trout rom any guide to put it thnx for helping
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you'll need to put it in system/apps using root explorer or terminal or adb or anything that acts as a file explorer with root access
firefly6240 said:
you'll need to put it in system/apps using root explorer or terminal or adb or anything that acts as a file explorer with root access
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any guide how to do it sir after i put it using the root explorer? do i need to install it after i put on the app folder?
You don't need to push it to /system, it would make a lot more sense to install it like a normal app (adb install, or copy to sd card > grab a file manager like astro > locate apk > choose package manager).
After that you need to go to Settings > Keyboard something or other... > Enable HTC IME.
i try to instal it but it wont install
AdrianK said:
You don't need to push it to /system, it would make a lot more sense to install it like a normal app (adb install, or copy to sd card > grab a file manager like astro > locate apk > choose package manager).
After that you need to go to Settings > Keyboard something or other... > Enable HTC IME.
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You can't install system apps as user apps, at least it has never worked for me. You always have to adb push them to /system/app.
Here's a mini guide for the OP:
Download your htc ime apk file, or grab it from wherever you are getting it from.
Let's say the file is in your download folder. Open terminal emulator and type mount -o rw,remount /system and hit enter. Then type cp /mnt/sdcard/download/htcimeapkname.apk /system/app and hit enter.
You MIGHT have to reboot, then you have to enable it in your keyboard settings.
Also if you want to make it easier you could probably just go to terminal and type mount -o rw,remount /system and then use a file manager like astro to move/copy the apk to /system/app.
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hi trying to delete some bloadware i did delete apk clock so i cant set my alarm, can some one help me with this apk or any simple alarm im on stock rom 2.6.3
Download any ROM from the development section, grab the Clock.apk from /system/app, proceed to paste it in your phone (to /system/app) using a root explorer
Yes, I have the apk file here: View attachment DeskClock.apk.
Copy it to /system/app/ and set permissions to rw-r-r.
Or, install it with System Apps Installer (by Traber Software), you need root, but you have root, or not?
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RubenStauttener said:
Yes, I have the apk file here: View attachment 1409443.
Copy it to /system/app/ and set permissions to rw-r-r.
Or, install it with System Apps Installer (by Traber Software), you need root, but you have root, or not?
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file already exist :s and yes i have root i can even create a widget to clock but cant set alarm maybe its another apk?
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View attachment DeskClock.apk
May be this will work
Instead of using any app
Do it manually
1. Download Root Explorer from Play Store
2. Then download the file from the link in the post
Its deskclock.apk
3. Go in Root Explorer
So first go to your root then system /app
(Note: Enable Mount system as R/W in Root Explorer)
4. Then copy the deskclock.apk I gave you and paste in system/app
5. SET PERMISSIONS
Long click on deskclock.apk and click on permissions
You will see three columns
Read Write Execute
You have to set them in the following way
x means you have to tick it
blank means uncheck
Read Write Execute
.....x........x.................
.....x...........................
.....x...........................
6. Click OK
Reboot
Note : in root explorer, in system/app
click on mount system as R/W
not R/O
or you will get error
Hi all,
I'm having issues installing system apps on my rooted htc one m7. I am using root explorer to copy the apk from my downloads to system/app but either one of two things happens -
1 - As soon as I press copy the phone crashes, upon rebooting the apk is nowhere to be seen in system/app
2- The copy works, I set the correct permissions but as soon as r/o is remounted the apk is deleted (leave and re-enter the folder and it's gone) if I reboot the phone without remounting r/o the apk is deleted as well
I have rooted with SuperSU v2.71 and am using team win recovery project v3.0.0. The android version is up-to-date (5.0.2) and busybox is correctly installed. I have also tried using the terminal emulator, but once again it seems to delete the apk upon remounting r/o. Of course I have also tried different apk's, all with the same results.
adamrob1511 said:
Hi all,
I'm having issues installing system apps on my rooted htc one m7. I am using root explorer to copy the apk from my downloads to system/app but either one of two things happens -
1 - As soon as I press copy the phone crashes, upon rebooting the apk is nowhere to be seen in system/app
2- The copy works, I set the correct permissions but as soon as r/o is remounted the apk is deleted (leave and re-enter the folder and it's gone) if I reboot the phone without remounting r/o the apk is deleted as well
I have rooted with SuperSU v2.71 and am using team win recovery project v3.0.0. The android version is up-to-date (5.0.2) and busybox is correctly installed. I have also tried using the terminal emulator, but once again it seems to delete the apk upon remounting r/o. Of course I have also tried different apk's, all with the same results.
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/system is write protected by the kernel. You Ned a custom kernel or you must work from a custom recovery.
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