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[HOWTO] Delete system apps

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.
via Legend using XDA-app

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.

[Q] in-depth explanation of files in rom.zip

hey guys.. i been looking around everywhere to try and get a good explanation of the files inside the rom.zip... like what the files are in the META-INF? and what are all the files inside the system folder? how do i know what to change and what not to change.. lol sorry but if anyone could possibly give me a more in depth explanation i would appreciate it greatly!!!

i dont have answer but i would also like to know this... since im just trying to learn how be a dev...

lol seems no one can help us... but this did help a little... http://forum.androidcentral.com/hacking/6037-general-rom-faq.html

Hi
The files in META-INF are just that, meta files they contain information about the files that are part of the rom.. specifically CERT.* and MANIFEST.MF contain the SHA1 hash of each file in the rom when you flash the rom your recovery environment hashes each file and checks it against the manifest. These files are created during the signing process.
META-INF/com/google/android/updater-script tells the recovery environment what to actually do. such as format /system then extract system to /system on the phone, set permissions for each file and the correct kernel to your boot.img then reflash it
the files in /system are the actual operating system and are in a UNIX-ish layout
executable's in bin & xbin, system apks in app, configuration files in etc, libraries in lib, ringtones and bootanim in media

rattking said:
Hi
The files in META-INF are just that, meta files they contain information about the files that are part of the rom.. specifically CERT.* and MANIFEST.MF contain the SHA1 hash of each file in the rom when you flash the rom your recovery environment hashes each file and checks it against the manifest. These files are created during the signing process.
META-INF/com/google/android/updater-script tells the recovery environment what to actually do. such as format /system then extract system to /system on the phone, set permissions for each file and the correct kernel to your boot.img then reflash it
the files in /system are the actual operating system and are in a UNIX-ish layout
executable's in bin & xbin, system apks in app, configuration files in etc, libraries in lib, ringtones and bootanim in media
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wow rattking thank you very much!! that was the best description anyone has ever given me!!! lol that was very helpful!! is there a place where you learn this from? or did you just figure it out as you went..?

[HowTo] [for cooks] preload partition / how and why you should use it!

Hi folks,
an other very short tutorial for the people (cooks), who do not know how to use the preload (hidden) partition and symlink system apps to it.
Some basics on preload-partition and why you should use it:
We have the so called 'hidden/preload partition' (mmcblk0p12) on our device. Besides the system partition with around 840 mb space, this hidden partition has additional 500 mb...this 500 mb were thought from sammy in the beginning mainly for their own crap like gamehub apps or learning hub and so on. But as system partition is on the edge right now with jelly bean they also use it for placing system apps inside --> the reason is that 840 mb in system is far to less for all files!
Usually most cooks just transfered system apps to data partition (located on your usb storage) to get out of this mess. This method with using hidden partition just gives great opportunity to keep your system partition smaller and you can transfer apps to it which you can not move to data! Your device will probably also perform faster with less space used inside system-partition. Our kernel dev Phil also made it possible now to backup/restore preload-partition within nandroid on his newer CWM-recoveries --> so now you can do a full backup/restore including this preload-partition....before it was not possible!
How to symlink system-apps to preload-partition:
just take the app 'Notepad++' (google for it) on your PC/Laptop, open it, create a new file and put the following inside ('nameofapp.apk' is just an example for any app you wanna symlink):
Link: /preload/symlink/system/app/nameofapp.apk
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save and close as 'nameofapp.apk' --> this is the one to put inside /system/app to symlink to the original one you put inside /preload/symlink/system/app.
Now do this steps with every system app you wanna symlink...
This is the manual way to this, though I know scripts can be used to do these steps automatically... But this way you at least get a basic understanding how it works!
I won't tell you how to push apps to preload-partition inside CWM-flashable ROM in general, cause this is basic knowledge when you wanna cook a ROM - but you could download any ROM already using this method and look inside 'META-INF\com\google\android\updater-script' and you will know how to do this.

Thanks for the guide mate. I'm sure this will help a lot of us out

In dsixda's Kitchen the symlinks are automatically generated with a few lines of code in updater-script.
I'll will try to extract them when continuing to work with my Rom/Tutorial, so non-kitchen-builders can user it in their updater-scripts.
Have to say: it's very nice that you share your knowledge and experience with us, eybee. Thanks for that.

Thanks for the knowledge.
You're the man..
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Hey eybee. Nice guide.
One question. I'm using dsixda kitchen to build a rom but the zipaligning falls over when it reaches the nameofapk.apk text file. Anyway round this?
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maskerwsk said:
Hey eybee. Nice guide.
One question. I'm using dsixda kitchen to build a rom but the zipaligning falls over when it reaches the nameofapk.apk text file. Anyway round this?
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What do you mean by "nameofapk.apk"?
Maps.apk? (Then I know what you mean).
eybee won't give explanations for that because he doesn't use the kitchen.

ThaiDai said:
What do you mean by "nameofapk.apk"?
Maps.apk? (Then I know what you mean).
eybee won't give explanations for that because he doesn't use the kitchen.
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yeah for example i moved MusicPlayer.apk to preload and created notepad++ file for MusicPlayer.apk which i put in system/app.
but when zipaligning apks in kitchen, when it reached the system/app/MusicPlayer.apk it fails

maskerwsk said:
yeah for example i moved MusicPlayer.apk to preload and created notepad++ file for MusicPlayer.apk which i put in system/app.
but when zipaligning apks in kitchen, when it reached the system/app/MusicPlayer.apk it fails
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of course i fails...you can not zipalign a symlink
just zipalign before, when all apps are still in /system/app and move to /preload afterwards

eybee1970 said:
of course i fails...you can not zipalign a symlink
just zipalign before, when all apps are still in /system/app and move to /preload afterwards
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The problem is explained in the kitchen itself. You get a warning to move all apps first before de-odexing.
But I didn't get any mistake like this when zipaligning - I think the related script checks if there are symlinks. I move the apps before the de-odexing step in the Advanced options but not when zipaligning. So maybe he has some other problems.

ThaiDai said:
The problem is explained in the kitchen itself. You get a warning to move all apps first before de-odexing.
But I didn't get any mistake like this when zipaligning - I think the related script checks if there are symlinks. I move the apps before the de-odexing step in the Advanced options but not when zipaligning. So maybe he has some other problems.
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As explained: he is trying to zopalign the symlink in /system/app which of course fails (it is just a link named .apk!)...the original app he already moved to preload

eybee1970 said:
of course i fails...you can not zipalign a symlink
just zipalign before, when all apps are still in /system/app and move to /preload afterwards
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Awesome. Thats what I was after
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This is excellent! We can now take control of an extra 500mb that Samsung thought we would never have access to
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shoey63 said:
This is excellent! We can now take control of an extra 500mb that Samsung thought we would never have access to
Sent from my GT-N7000 using xda app-developers app
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this partition is well known since Galaxy S2 (paulobrien was talking about it back in Aug 2011)....but was not really needed til now

eybee1970 said:
As explained: he is trying to zopalign the symlink in /system/app which of course fails (it is just a link named .apk!)...the original app he already moved to preload
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Using a simple more powerfull line in update script
Code:
symlink("/preload/symlink/system/app", "/system/app");
this symlinks the whole folder to system/app so all that is in preload is also visible and active in a linked system/app folder.
This removes the whole functionality of the /system/app folder though but you have a very fast and clean system saves a lot of typing/ copypasting though

Robbie Hood said:
Using a simple more powerfull line in update script
Code:
symlink("/preload/symlink/system/app", "/system/app");
this symlinks the whole folder to system/app so all that is in preload is also visible and active in a linked system/app folder.
This removes the whole functionality of the /system/app folder though but you have a very fast and clean system
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yes, I saw in your script already

eybee1970 said:
yes, I saw in your script already
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Always finding ways to improve :highfive:
So there is NO /system/app folder in my rom

@RobbieHood. How would you do in user space? Using linux commands in terminal for example?
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Robbie Hood said:
Always finding ways to improve :highfive:
So there is NO /system/app folder in my rom
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for all: but there will be one after installation, but just containing symlinks...

eybee1970 said:
for all: but there will be one after installation, but just containing symlinks...
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well not exactly
The folder is linked so when you open it via /system/app or any browser you are virtually in /preload/symlink/system/app with the real apks
its somewhat the same principle as the sdcard on galaxy s3 which is linked to /data/media and does not have its own partition

Robbie Hood said:
well not exactly
The folder is linked so when you open it via /system/app or any browser you are virtually in /preload/symlink/system/app with the real apks
its somewhat the same principle as the sdcard on galaxy s3 which is linked to /data/media and does not have its own partition
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Ok...this is the correct way to say it
Just did not want anybody coming in here then and say "hey, when i open with Root Explorer i still can see /system/app and all apps inside..."

[MOD] Internal <> External storage "swap" for 4.2.2. Simply, easy, safe.

[MOD] Internal <> External storage "swap" for 4.2.2. Simply, easy, safe.
UPDATE 26.06.2013
OK, we are alive again!
Some users have reported about boot loop. Use it at your own risk (be ready to use backup or ExternalStorageRestore).
ExternalStorageFullSwap_v1 for 10.3.A.0.423 DEODEX
ExternalStorageRestore_v1 for 10.3.A.0.423 DEODEX
Install it from Recovery.
Best swap solution. No root, no init.d, no remounts, exFAT support, easy to restore, full emulated storage support (4.2.2).
System will work as usual, sdcard0 will still be internal storage, sdcard1 will still be real SD-card. But all (most) apps (and games) will use sdcard1 as global storage path (getExternalStorageDirectory).
It is for any DEODEXED ROM based on 10.3.A.0.423 (4.2.2).
Patch will replace only one file - framework.jar and will not swap sdcard0 and sdcard1 (in reality). sdcard0 will still be internal storage, sdcard1 will still be real SD-card. If anything will go wrong just restore original framework.jar.

Kyrie1965 said:
It is for any DEODEXED ROM based on 10.1.A.1.434.
Patches will replaces only one file - framework.jar and will not swap sdcard0 and sdcard1 (in reality). sdcard0 will still be internal storage, sdcard1 will still be real SD-card.
There are two versions:
ExternalStoragePartialSwap (recommended). Install it from Recovery. This patch is doing one simple and outstanding thing - change EXTERNAL_STORAGE_ANDROID_DATA_DIRECTORY, EXTERNAL_STORAGE_ANDROID_MEDIA_DIRECTORY, EXTERNAL_STORAGE_ANDROID_OBB_DIRECTORY to external storage (sdcard1).
Most of games and apps stores their data and cache at /sdcard0/Android/data, /sdcard0/Android/obb, /sdcard0/Android/media. sdcard0 - is internal storage. After patching games and apps will use /sdcard1/Android/data, /sdcard1/Android/obb, /sdcard1/Android/media. After patch applying you need to move Android folder from sdcard0 to sdcard1 (by any file manager). Most of all other apps will use internal storage as usual.
ExternalStorageFullSwap (not recommended). Install it from Recovery. This patch is doing one simple and outstanding thing - change EXTERNAL_STORAGE_DIRECTORY to external storage (sdcard1).
Most of all apps will use sdcard1 as internal storage. By default when apps asks for a storage dir (getExternalStorageDirectory), system returns "/storage/sdcard0". After patch it will be "/storage/sdcard1" by default.
If anything will go wrong just restore original framework.jar (DEODEX, 10.1.A.1.434) ExternalStorageRestore. Install it from Recovery.
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Hey Thank u for mod... Reserved..

Kyrie1965 said:
It is for any DEODEXED ROM based on 10.1.A.1.434.
Patches will replaces only one file - framework.jar and will not swap sdcard0 and sdcard1 (in reality). sdcard0 will still be internal storage, sdcard1 will still be real SD-card.
There are two versions:
ExternalStoragePartialSwap. Install it from Recovery. This patch is doing one simple and outstanding thing - change EXTERNAL_STORAGE_ANDROID_DATA_DIRECTORY, EXTERNAL_STORAGE_ANDROID_MEDIA_DIRECTORY, EXTERNAL_STORAGE_ANDROID_OBB_DIRECTORY to external storage (sdcard1).
Most of games and apps stores their data and cache at /sdcard0/Android/data, /sdcard0/Android/obb, /sdcard0/Android/media. sdcard0 - is internal storage. After patching games and apps will use /sdcard1/Android/data, /sdcard1/Android/obb, /sdcard1/Android/media. After patch applying you need to move Android folder from sdcard0 to sdcard1 (by any file manager). Most of all other apps will use internal storage as usual.
ExternalStorageFullSwap. Install it from Recovery. This patch is doing one simple and outstanding thing - change EXTERNAL_STORAGE_DIRECTORY to external storage (sdcard1).
Most of all apps will use sdcard1 as internal storage. By default when apps asks for a storage dir (getExternalStorageDirectory), system returns "/storage/sdcard0". After patch it will be "/storage/sdcard1" by default.
NO need root, init.d, etc. exFAT support (if you have exFAT mod). Absolutly safe (system will work as usual).
If anything will go wrong just restore original framework.jar (DEODEX, 10.1.A.1.434) ExternalStorageRestore. Install it from Recovery.
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Awesome! Could you please tell me which files and lines you edited, so I can edit it myself for any ROM I use? (In case this mod breaks some tweaks and mods implemented in the jar file of the ROM)

Ape187 said:
Could you please tell me which files and lines you edited...
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framework.jar > android > os > Environment.smali (constructor <clinit> method)
Just use any comparing tool and compare original and patched files.

Kyrie1965 said:
framework.jar > android > os > Environment.smali (constructor <clinit> method)
Just use any comparing tool and compare original and patched files.
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Okay, thanks. I use notepad++ for editing.

Is it possible to have another version for stock rom?

Explain More
Kyrie1965 said:
framework.jar > android > os > Environment.smali (constructor <clinit> method)
Just use any comparing tool and compare original and patched files.
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Could you please Elaborate More- I didn't understand Because ExternalStoragePartialSwap_434.zip file contains Only one file framework,jar file.
After extracting the This jar file , I have found 3 files inside-- classes.dex, MANIFEST.MF, and preloaded-classes.
I didn't Understand for "framework.jar > android > os > Environment.smali (constructor <clinit> method)", Where Can I find this and How !
Plz explain.
Thanks-- Anil

anielkumar said:
Could you please Elaborate More- I didn't understand Because ExternalStoragePartialSwap_434.zip file contains Only one file framework,jar file.
After extracting the This jar file , I have found 3 files inside-- classes.dex, MANIFEST.MF, and preloaded-classes.
I didn't Understand for "framework.jar > android > os > Environment.smali (constructor <clinit> method)", Where Can I find this and How !
Plz explain.
Thanks-- Anil
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My message about Environment.smali was not for ordinary users. Only for users who know what is decompile, java, dalvik, etc.

After Flash Getting FC for user Installed App and Game not Starting
Hi,
I have flashed the ExternalStoragePartialSwap_434.zip thru TWRP in my C6602/sony Z.
I have doomloard v6 kernel and Glass Xperia V2. But after flashed i was getting FC for Linked Application using Link2SD.
Even if I unlinked the App , Still I am unable to Run. Game is also not launching.
So I have Re flashed ur ExternalStorageRestore file to Back original state.
I think this Patch need more testing.
I am also Semi Developer and tester. I have worked on Visual Studio.
Little bit I know Java.
It will help for me if you guide about What Compiler / decompiler use for Patching for framework.jar.
I have work on Eclipse.
Thanks--

anielkumar said:
Hi,
I have flashed the ExternalStoragePartialSwap_434.zip thru TWRP in my C6602/sony Z.
I have doomloard v6 kernel and Glass Xperia V2. But after flashed i was getting FC for Linked Application using Link2SD.
Even if I unlinked the App , Still I am unable to Run. Game is also not launching.
So I have Re flashed ur ExternalStorageRestore file to Back original state.
I think this Patch need more testing.
I am also Semi Developer and tester. I have worked on Visual Studio.
Little bit I know Java.
It will help for me if you guide about What Compiler / decompiler use for Patching for framework.jar.
I have work on Eclipse.
Thanks--
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I use gui apk tool for decompiling/compiling (available here) and for editing the .smali files I use notepad++.
BTW, I use Windows 7 64bit for it.

GL2SD (temp Solution)
Ape187 said:
I use gui apk tool for decompiling/compiling (available here) and for editing the .smali files I use notepad++.
BTW, I use Windows 7 64bit for it.
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Hi
Thanks. I am on it.
Mean while I am using GL2SD program for "data and obb" files for running the Games or Apps from SD1 card (ExternelSD).

External_storage_dumb ?
Kyrie1965 said:
framework.jar > android > os > Environment.smali (constructor <clinit> method)
Just use any comparing tool and compare original and patched files.
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Hi,
I have decompile the framework.jar files (Both modified one and Original one).
Modifed (Your framework.jar) contains Following Line:
const-string v2, "EXTERNAL_STORAGE_DUMB"
const-string v3, "/storage/sdcard1"
Original ( from deodexed rom) contains Following Line:
const-string v2, "EXTERNAL_STORAGE"
const-string v3, "/storage/sdcard0"
So, Why have u modified ---
EXTERNAL_STORAGE To EXTERNAL_STORAGE_DUMB ???????????????
for Sdcard0 to Sdcard1 is OK.
Plz Check ?
Currently I am on progress......

anielkumar said:
So, Why have u modified ---
EXTERNAL_STORAGE To EXTERNAL_STORAGE_DUMB ???????????????
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EXTERNAL_STORAGE is environment variable. If it exists system will use it value (path) and not your. It is not good and you must prevent it. EXTERNAL_STORAGE_DUMB is not exist at any case.
Please do not post such questions here. This topic is not for that.

Can we use this mod with rooted stock .434 version? Is anyone tried?
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HoboTR said:
Can we use this mod with rooted stock .434 version? Is anyone tried?
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No, you cann't. You need deodexed ROM.

Yep tried it on a stock rom and as he mentioned, it's not working in a stock rooted rom.
If he can manage to pull this off for stock roms it'd be really great, nice work though man. keep it up.

Can you share the smali script about swapping internal storage from framework.jar ?

danisariandi said:
Can you share the smali script about swapping internal storage from framework.jar ?
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Here you go. The file is attached. Just unzip it. This is the full swap one.

Ape187 said:
Here you go. The file is attached. Just unzip it. This is the full swap one.
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Could you give me a tutorial ?
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danisariandi said:
Could you give me a tutorial ?
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Of course.
First things first, you must have Java installed on your Windows computer and set the path variables. To do this go to Control Panel>System and Security>System>Advanced, till it looks someting like this. I have downloaded the 32bit version of java. It might look different to you. Just copy the path of your java bin folder and add it to the path field. Be sure to add a semicolon after the last entry before you add it.
After that install the program from here. It requires .NET Framework, but the necessary files you will find there.
Next thing, open the GUI apktool, select your framework.jar file you extracted from the .434 firmware and decopile shown here. Be sure to keep the original, you will need it later. I unticked the "Sign recently compiled apk?" box for safety. Check always the log after decompiling/compiling before doing anything!
After that, go to the decompiled path located in your personal folder. You can simply go there by clicking "Open decompiled output directory". Don't close the program. Go to framework.jar>smali>android>os and replace the Environment.smali I posted.
Then go to the program again and compile it. Name the compiled file "framework.jar" (without the quotes) for simplicity's sake. After it successfully compiled, go to the path by clicking on "Open compiled output directory" and open it with 7zip (very useful tool). Open your original framework.jar as well. Drag and drop the classes.dex file from your recently compiled file to your original and overwrite it. Don't flash the freshly compiled file, or the ROM will not boot.
All you need to do now, is to put it into a flashable zip and flash it via recovery. For safety, make a flashable zip with your untouched framework.jar in case something went wrong.
I hope, I covered everything. If I made some errors, then anyone can correct me.

How to make a Magisk module replace files

Hi!
i don't know how to make a module so i want replace file in system/etc (file i want replace fonts.xml)
so can anyone help?!?

All the instructions you need are right here:
https://topjohnwu.github.io/Magisk/guides.html

Hi Sorry i try to read it (and look half internet) to understand how to simply replace a file with magisk. Maybe it has changed with version 24? Please link some source where it's easly explained how this task could be achieved.

Isn't this what you are looking for? https://topjohnwu.github.io/Magisk/guides.html#the-system-folder
The system folder
All files you want to replace/inject should be placed in this folder. This folder will be recursively merged into the real /system; that is: existing files in the real /system will be replaced by the one in the module’s system, and new files in the module’s system will be added to the real /system.
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