I installed the stock rom from scrosler with the /system r/w tweak and was wondering what all can I do now that I was not able to before ?
Can I uninstall the AT&T bloat with tb now ? And what other things did this enable ?
Thanks
You still need root to change stuff under /system partition ...
1. Kernel with write allowed on /system
2. Root
You need the above combo to modify system files for H1 WHILE the phone is switched on... using custom recovery of course its not a requirement
clsA said:
I installed the stock rom from scrosler with the /system r/w tweak and was wondering what all can I do now that I was not able to before ?
Can I uninstall the AT&T bloat with tb now ? And what other things did this enable ?
Thanks
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Generally speaking, /system is where stock apps (and the rest of the OS) are located. So you can delete stock apps (in /system/app) until your little heart is content. But, as the previous poster said, you still need a superuser program and su installed. You'll need to install one via CWM.
The r/w tweak probably did nothing more other than allow writing to /system partition. I could be wrong though.
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OK, I think I have fixed it, so now it should install apps to system correctly. I tested it on my Revo and seemed to work for me. Please let me know if you have any issues on the issue tracker.
** Updated to version 1.2 **
Downloads:
--Windows
v1.2 - https://bitbucket.org/computerfr33k...installer/downloads/Revo Stock App - v1.2.zip
vcredist - http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=5555
--Linux
Uninstaller - https://bitbucket.org/computerfr33k...ads/Revo Stock App Uninstaller - Linux.tar.gz
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Changelog
v1.2
Added better logging
Added progress dialog to show progress of the install/uninstall
Now deletes .odex files from the apps selected for deletion
Install button is now disabled if the apk folder does not exist
v1.0
Initial Release
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Source Code is available here
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Legit! Thanks!
Sent from my VS910 4G using XDA
Does this differ from using Titanium Backup to uninstall stock apps you don't want?
dbeauch said:
Does this differ from using Titanium Backup to uninstall stock apps you don't want?
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No. All this program does is it removes the apk from the /system/app dir
this will make things easier lo thanks for this!
thank you!! i was waiting for this!!
i finally can use the debloated stock!!
Sorry for the noob question but what does it mean to "Mount the system rw"? I have my phone plugged in with debugging mode on. Installed the vcredist. The phone is rooted. What else do I need to do before I can start uninstalling apps??
muneshyne21 said:
Sorry for the noob question but what does it mean to "Mount the system rw"? I have my phone plugged in with debugging mode on. Installed the vcredist. The phone is rooted. What else do I need to do before I can start uninstalling apps??
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you have to mount the /system partition read/write. and you can use RomToolBox to mount /system easily
computer.fr33k said:
you have to mount the /system partition read/write. and you can use RomToolBox to mount /system easily
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is that jrummy's rom toolbox?
sirblacknite said:
is that jrummy's rom toolbox?
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Yes, here is a link to it: https://play.google.com/store/apps/...wyLDEsImNvbS5qcnVtbXkubGliZXJ0eS50b29sYm94Il0.
i have the jrummy rom toolbox, but don't appear to be smart enough to figure out how to remount /system using it. help?
edit: nvm, found it in the scripter section, theres a script that mounts system read write.
Some of my apps, like goldendict and rootexplorer, can't detect my sdcard, but my phone do detect. In fact, poweramp can read and play songs from it. Already tried resintalling those apps. Problem persist.
I'm on stock firmware 4.3 rooted and with doomlord dual recovery
i'm having a similar problem.
it's not like they don't detect it, they don't go there automaticly, whatsapp didn't look for backups there, bsplayer won't load movies from there, apps-backup don't look for backup files on the sdcard.
but if i try to manually tell any of them to go there some of them find it.
strange thing.. didn't happen in 4.2.2, i use iHackers rom 2.0
Did you tried the apps i said? How do i manually them? They don't have this option.
I'm thinking in going back to 4.2 what's the difference between them? Also, i can't mount /system is this a 4.3 problem or 4.2 have it to?
ffp. said:
Did you tried the apps i said? How do i manually them? They don't have this option.
I'm thinking in going back to 4.2 what's the difference between them? Also, i can't mount /system is this a 4.3 problem or 4.2 have it to?
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4.2 can mount /system as R/W because if you root it, you get full root but currently on locked bootloaders on android 4.3 you get only partial root.
I have root explorer and it can detect my sd card. Are you sure you are going to the right directory? /sdcard1 or /storage/sdcard1
Regards,
~J2C
But i have unlocked bootloader, what i got wrong? And you don't understand, root explorer don't even open. Goldendict open and says that i have no sdcard, then it closes...
SOLVED!! I just disabled Xprivacy from xposed and now everything works. I didn't configured yet, so it may work. I'll try to enable and configure it to have both working.
Shteren, do you use xprivacy too?
I did try the search, but the answers were not clear as to the following questions:
If I am using systemless root, and I uninstall system apps, would that effectively modify "/system" and OTA updates will fail to install?
Also, I read that Titanium Backup is unable to uninstall system apps with systemless root and I need to manually delete the "/system/app/<app name>" folder with something like Root Explorer (mount /system r/w), is that true?
Thanks in advance
poodleDoo said:
.... delete the "/system/app/<app name>" folder with something like Root Explorer (mount /system r/w)...
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OTA will fail on rooted devices.
System apps can be disabled in Settings. When deleted wit a rootexplorer the system partition is modified.
NLBeev said:
OTA will fail on rooted devices.
System apps can be disabled in Settings. When deleted wit a rootexplorer the system partition is modified.
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Sorry, I should've been more clear.
I just installed FlashFire, and I am running systemless root.
If I delete a system app, would it prevent FlashFire to apply a OTA update; or is this a moot point?
And, I've read that with systemless, TiB does not actually remove system apps, is that true?
As for why I want to delete instead of just disable; why not?
Thanks
poodleDoo said:
If I delete a system app, would it prevent FlashFire to apply a OTA update....
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The OTA checks modifications of system partition.
And, I've read that with systemless, TiB does not actually remove system apps, is that true?
As for why I want to delete instead of just disable; why not?
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There is a lot written about 'systemless'.
The idea is that system files/folders are bind/linked to a 'su' folder. Apps are thinking that system is not modified.
Not all apps can be removed. Recently also Gmail can't be deleted. Disabling is the only option.
If you physically delete or change anything OTA will not work. Systemless SuperSU works by creating a Skylink with the user data partition and a modification withing the boot.img (the kernel). Any modification of any partition causes OTA to fail. So to successfully take an OTA you need to flash back the stock boot.img at the very least. Also the system.img if you made any modifications, and recovery if you are on twrp . . And modem.img and bootloader.img if they are not the ones that match the build you are on.
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With the intention of helping all those who have difficulties in removing blotwares even with programs like TITANIUM and others..
Here is a small step by step that I did to remove the blotwares..
STEP - 1
You install the app available in the playstore, called System app remover Https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jumobile.manager.systemapp&hl=en_US
1.1)
You need to install the app available in the playstore, called Termux Https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.termux&hl=en_US
1.2)
grants root access to the 2 apps.
STEP - 2
Perform apk removal With the Termux application open,
you enter as root
-> su (enter as root)
You should now allow to modify the directory system
-> mount -o remount, rw -t rfs /dev/stl5 /system
Now you need to get into the "System app remover" application and pick up the APP directory you want to remove.
-> rm -r [DIRECTORY]
Now you need to return the directory system to read only, 'ro', to prevent malicious activities
-> mount -o remount, ro -t rfs /dev/stl5 /system
Restart your phone and you can see that the app is no longer on your device.
NOTE: If you can not go back to read only, after the system reboot you will be able to.
My mobile got much faster and with no crashes after deleting these apps ...
I had difficulty removing blotwares from a rom I downloaded that is available on this link for ZUK Z2 PRO
https://forum.xda-developers.com/zuk-z2-pro/development/miui-8-version-zuk-z2-pro-t3563578
ALERT: As all androis have the same command system, should work for any device, but be careful not to remove applications essential for system operation. It can cause an infinite loop in system reboot.
If you have a rooted phone, you can just download "ES Datei Explorer", grant root access and remove the folders in /system/app , /system/priv-app , /system/preload of the apps you don´t want. After reboot, you´ll just have to remove the icons from your homescreen.
Make a backup by moving the folders somewhere else. You´ll never know when you need one of these "unnecessery" apps.
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If you have a rooted phone, you can just download "ES Datei Explorer", grant root access and remove the folders in /system/app , /system/priv-app , /system/preload of the apps you don´t want. After reboot, you´ll just have to remove the icons from your homescreen.
Make a backup by moving the folders somewhere else. You´ll never know when you need one of these "unnecessery" apps.
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Well thought, I'm accustomed to using linux, commands are the same, so it was something that I created in a "homemade" way and decided to share. This app actually displays the root directory, so, it's very good and less difficult, but the app remover can be useful for help you to know what file you need remove..
Thanks for adding the information ..
This is the link what app he's talking about
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.estrongs.android.pop
Grants root access and go to directory for remove the file you want.
can anything be done without rooting?
akyiboy007 said:
can anything be done without rooting?
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This procedure can not do without root, but, have one way you can do without root, i never tested.
This is the link, for Android 4.4, i don't know if works for 5.0 , 6.0 or 7.0, take a look...
https://www.xda-developers.com/how-to-remove-bloatware-from-your-android-device-xda-tv/
Hello I would like to know if it is posible.
I want to use some apps like titanium on my unrooted android 6
I have installed TWRP
so I think flashing the aps from zip in TWRP, setting root permission to the apps and placed on system apps, they are going to work like root?
Please help me, thanks!
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publi0147 said:
Hello I would like to know if it is posible.
I want to use some apps like titanium on my unrooted android 6
I have installed TWRP
so I think flashing the aps from zip in TWRP, setting root permission to the apps and placed on system apps, they are going to work like root?
Please help me, thanks!
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No, that isn't how that works, sorry. There is no such thing as "setting root permission". Simply moving the apps to /system won't allow them to get root, because you aren't rooted.
npjohnson said:
No, that isn't how that works, sorry. There is no such thing as "setting root permission". Simply moving the apps to /system won't allow them to get root, because you aren't rooted.
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and why other preinstalled apps can work as root?
publi0147 said:
and why other preinstalled apps can work as root?
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They don't... Because root doesn't exist on stock devices.
They do run as the system user, but that isn't enough for any root apps to function alone, as root apps rely on writing to non-user writable directories, which the system user cannot do.