How to remove Google Search Bar ? - LG Optimus 4X HD

The Google Search Bar is very annoying, how can i remove or move this ?
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This
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GalaxyVolvoZ said:
This
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use another launcher

Flying_Bear said:
use another launcher
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Absolutely. I, personally, really like Nova Launcher. Managed to get the pro version for 49 cents a few months ago on special offer.

you can use adb with command "adb uninstall <package name>" in your case <quicksearchbox.apk>
obviously any method to remove it require root as it is a system package

Rudjgaard said:
you can use adb with command "adb uninstall <package name>" in your case <quicksearchbox.apk>
obviously any method to remove it require root as it is a system package
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But even if you do that you will just end up with dead space on the screen as the stock launcher won't fill in the gap left when the search bar goes missing.
The whole point of using a custom launcher is that you get to recover about 15% of your screen space back.

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Android 4.2 core apps [Chrome, Maps, Gmail, etc]

Down below you have a download link posted by KillDroidHack on Twitter.
Inside the zip file you will find all the Android 4.2. APK files for Gmail, Chrome, Maps, Launcher, etc.
Install them using the APK as you would normally do with any other app.
Download: www.d-h.st/wBX
PS1: I'm just posting the news, credits go to KillDroidHack.
PS2: Tested on Nexus S, working well. In certain situations, you might have to uninstall the old Gmail, Maps, etc before installing the new ones, otherwise you will get an error.
same with this that i use : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1965895
the old program deleted automaticaly
Anyone providing a mirror? For some reason that site is blocked at work.
Should 4.2 chrome be smoother?
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multi user?
would it be possible to port over the multi user feature from tablets?
jojoost said:
Should 4.2 chrome be smoother?
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I just checked; it's same as play store one.
lamaboy99 said:
would it be possible to port over the multi user feature from tablets?
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No one knows. Source didn't released yet.
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lamaboy99 said:
would it be possible to port over the multi user feature from tablets?
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There is another method for this.
You need Terminal Emulator and these commands:
> su
> pm create-user thenameuwant
For deleting this account:
> su
>pm remove-user 1
If you have more then 1 user you remove with 2,3,4.... what ever.
And if you want to log in to other user just hold power button and change in power menu!
juliandik said:
There is another method for this.
You need Terminal Emulator and these commands:
> su
> pm create-user thenameuwant
For deleting this account:
> su
>pm remove-user 1
If you have more then 1 user you remove with 2,3,4.... what ever.
And if you want to log in to other user just hold power button and change in power menu!
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Or go to play store and download app which will do that for you
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can u upload each apk? not all of us needed all that package
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rockerblood said:
can u upload each apk? not all of us needed all that package
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I've extracted all the apks from the archive. There you will find both Gmail, Chrome, Calendar, Launcher, Keyboard, Gallery, etc (common) apps but also other system apps which I won't recommand installing without precaution and knowledge on what each one does.
Download: http://d-h.st/ABH

[Q] Clean Stock MAHD ROM

I'm looking a clean, stock ROM for the MAHD. I like the some of the motorola features, like swiping certain icons on the homescreen and having transparent windows w/ info about the app pop-up, but I can see the ATT $hit keeping the phone from running 100%. Help?
hoss9009 said:
I'm looking a clean, stock ROM for the MAHD. I like the some of the motorola features, like swiping certain icons on the homescreen and having transparent windows w/ info about the app pop-up, but I can see the ATT $hit keeping the phone from running 100%. Help?
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Root and debloat!
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So all I do is ROOT and I'll have access to uninstall att apps?
ATGAdmin said:
Root and debloat!
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So all I do is ROOT and I'll have access to uninstall att apps?
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Yeah, you can do some other things, like changing bootanimation but uninstalling could be all...
hoss9009 said:
So all I do is ROOT and I'll have access to uninstall att apps?
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No to "uninstall" per say, but you'll have access to /system/app as well as /vendor/app where you can either rename or delete the apps
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I can do this on the phone, correct?
hoss9009 said:
I can do this on the phone, correct?
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It's goes all right on the phone, after rooting.
You can delete the apps or just freeze them. Use Ti.
Thanks!

[Q] Anyone able to provide steps to remove system apps (bloatware)

Hi,
So I've read that it's something to do with the kernel being protected and was wondering if anyone has a solution, all I'd like is for the following apps to be uninstalled as I consider them bloatware.
7digital
Best Deals
Kid Mode
Parent Dashboard
Rescue
Setup
Stocks
Google Talk
Watch
Anyone able to help me, thanks!
kash20 said:
Hi,
So I've read that it's something to do with the kernel being protected and was wondering if anyone has a solution, all I'd like is for the following apps to be uninstalled as I consider them bloatware.
7digital
Best Deals
Kid Mode
Parent Dashboard
Rescue
Setup
Stocks
Google Talk
Watch
Anyone able to help me, thanks!
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i think theres one on its way very soon
Google talk isn't bloatware :-S
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jaythenut said:
i think theres one on its way very soon
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Yeah, guess the phone hasn't been out for long so guess I'll wait it out
Lothaen said:
Google talk isn't bloatware :-S
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And well it technically isn't but for someone living in the UK, it doesn't have much purpose for us over here (well for me anyway)
kash20 said:
Yeah, guess the phone hasn't been out for long so guess I'll wait it out
And well it technically isn't but for someone living in the UK, it doesn't have much purpose for us over here (well for me anyway)
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In recovery:
Code:
adb shell
sysrw
rm /system/app/abc.apk
This may be a stupid question but I use a mac so would the commands be the same through terminal ?
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Yeah, guess the phone hasn't been out for long so guess I'll wait it out
And well it technically isn't but for someone living in the UK, it doesn't have much purpose for us over here (well for me anyway)
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I think you mean google voice
google talk is the messenger thing that also integrates with gmail/google+ on the web.
google voice is the US only thing
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This may be a stupid question but I use a mac so would the commands be the same through terminal ?
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I have a Mac too, so yeah
Or just install a rom and remove bloat wear through aroma trickdroid rom you can remove all the above
jaythenut said:
Or just install a rom and remove bloat wear through aroma trickdroid rom you can remove all the above
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Not really necessary since you can just remove it manually without flashing a rom to do it for you
Also, aroma is an installation customization tool, not part of any rom's name....
MacHackz said:
In recovery:
Code:
adb shell
sysrw
rm /system/app/abc.apk
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not working for me ?
here is what i have done with success :
in recovery:
adb shell mount /system
adb shell rm /system/app/?????.apk
johnavengers said:
not working for me ?
here is what i have done with success :
in recovery:
adb shell mount /system
adb shell rm /system/app/?????.apk
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you need to use sysrw before rm
Why don't you disable them from application manager?
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i.razvan said:
Why don't you disable them from application manager?
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Precisely what I was going to say and you can get rid of pretty much 99% of them as that is what I did.
You can't disable all system apps through application manager.. Unless 4.1.2 is different on the One than it is on the S3.
Freeze with Titanium sounds a viable option.
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KennyLegend said:
You can't disable all system apps through application manager.. Unless 4.1.2 is different on the One than it is on the S3.
Freeze with Titanium sounds a viable option.
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True but if you don't want to root then it's the best alternative.

[MOD] QuickMemo and Memo for CM 10.1

I've grown attached to these proprietary LG apps, so I de-odexed, resigned with CM platform keys, etc. so I can continue using them on CyanogenMod.
Hope it's useful for someone else.
Do this first
Copy this to /system/etc/permissions/com.lge.app.floating.xml
Code:
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
<permissions>
<library name="com.lge.app.floating"
file="/system/framework/com.lge.app.floating.res.apk"/>
</permissions>
Put com.lge.app.floating.res.apk in /system/framework/
Reboot.
For Memo
You can just install Memobin.apk like a normal apk.
For QuickMemo
You need to copy QMemobin.apk to /system/app/
You need to overwrite /system/framework/android.policy.jar with the one attached.
Old Information Below. DISREGARD
In order for QuickMemo to work properly, you need another app to launch QuickMemo like this:
Code:
sendBroadcast(new Intent("com.lge.QuickClip.action.START_QUICKCLIP"));
If you just add the QuickMemo activity to Apex or Nova launcher, it will look like it works, but it will only show your scribbling with a black background instead of the screenshot.
Same if you use startActivity() instead of sendBroadcast().
I spent a whole afternoon figuring this out.
I am going to look at hooking that up to the usual Vol+ + Vol- hotkeys somehow. Hopefully will only take a couple of days.
arararagi said:
I've grown attached to these proprietary LG apps, so I de-odexed, resigned with CM platform keys, etc. so I can continue using them on CyanogenMod.
Hope it's useful for someone else.
Copy this to /system/etc/permissions/com.lge.app.floating.xml
Code:
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
<permissions>
<library name="com.lge.app.floating"
file="/system/framework/com.lge.app.floating.res.apk"/>
</permissions>
Put com.lge.app.floating.res.apk in /system/framework/
For Memo, you can just install Memobin.apk like a normal apk.
For QuickMemo, you need to copy QMemobin.apk to /system/app/
In order for QuickMemo to work properly, you need another app to launch QuickMemo like this:
Code:
sendBroadcast(new Intent("com.lge.QuickClip.action.START_QUICKCLIP"));
If you just add the QuickMemo activity to Apex or Nova launcher, it will look like it works, but it will only show your scribbling with a black background instead of the screenshot.
Same if you use startActivity() instead of sendBroadcast().
I spent a whole afternoon figuring this out.
I am going to look at hooking that up to the usual Vol+ + Vol- hotkeys somehow. Hopefully will only take a couple of days.
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I love you.
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I install Memobin.apk , Unsuccessful
- - .oh .....................
Hansey said:
I install Memobin.apk , Unsuccessful
- - .oh .....................
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If you are on CM and if you get parse error, move apk to data/media and install from there. It works for me, I think is the problem in permissions.
Hansey said:
I install Memobin.apk , Unsuccessful
- - .oh .....................
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Do what LGaljo said, or see the Official CyanogenMod thread for a fix for permissions or use adb install.
Thanx arararagi,
I will test this app.
And if you have the time and opportunety can you please also make a CM version of the dual view LG calendar?
arararagi said:
Do what LGaljo said, or see the Official CyanogenMod thread for a fix for permissions or use adb install.
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I use adb install , Unsuccessful
memo,
X app not installed
Hansey said:
I use adb install , Unsuccessful
memo,
X app not installed
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Can you copy and paste the whole error message?
Hansey said:
I use adb install , Unsuccessful
memo,
X app not installed
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Use terminal. If you want to use adb you must use adb shell command.
Can't install the required apk, tried all methods, I can't seem to install it on nightly 4/20
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can you do something like that but fr LG FM Radio APP?
juanacevedo said:
Can't install the required apk, tried all methods, I can't seem to install it on nightly 4/20
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Did you install the framework xml + apk first? Are you able to install apk from other places? What is the error message when you do adb install?
arararagi said:
Did you install the framework xml + apk first? Are you able to install apk from other places? What is the error message when you do adb install?
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I already set the xml and pushed QMemobin apk to system/app. I tried installing the apk memobin through device but I get a failed install and when I tried installing via adb I get 'device offline' error. I can't install apks from other places either because of the CM bug.
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juanacevedo said:
I already set the xml and pushed QMemobin apk to system/app. I tried installing the apk memobin through device but I get a failed install and when I tried installing via adb I get 'device offline' error. I can't install apks from other places either because of the CM bug.
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Device offline is because of new adb security features in 4.2.
You need the new version of adb from the Android SDK Tools: http://developer.android.com/sdk/index.html
You only need to select and install the platform tools from the SDK Manager to get the latest adb.
arararagi said:
Device offline is because of new adb security features in 4.2.
You need the new version of adb from the Android SDK Tools: http://developer.android.com/sdk/index.html
You only need to select and install the platform tools from the SDK Manager to get the latest adb.
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Downloaded the new sdk but now i get this error.
Failure [INSTALL_FAILED_MISSING_SHARED_LIBRARY]
Ok, nevermind
Got it to install finally, I just had to reboot and then try it again and it finally worked. Thanks!
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juanacevedo said:
Ok, nevermind
Got it to install finally, I just had to reboot and then try it again and it finally worked. Thanks!
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Thanks for testing. I'll add the reboot instruction to the main post.
juanacevedo said:
I already set the xml and pushed QMemobin apk to system/app. I tried installing the apk memobin through device but I get a failed install and when I tried installing via adb I get 'device offline' error. I can't install apks from other places either because of the CM bug.
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+1
donkanmcklaus said:
can you do something like that but fr LG FM Radio APP?
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I'll at it after I get the hotkeys for QuickMemo working.
Can you port the Optimus G Lockscreen? Which also has been ported to O4X's stock.
That's one feature I've grown to love from the Stock

[MOD][GUIDE]disable backlight and touch of HW button

hi,
this little guide explain how to disable completely ( brightness and touch) of hardware buttons.
PRE-REQUISITES:
-ROOT
-file manager with root permission
-terminal emulator
HOW TO:
-DISABLE SOFT KEYS
-with file manager open
/system/build.prop
and add this line at the end of file
Code:
qemu.hw.mainkeys=0
(when you want to restore change 0 to 1)
-create a copy of
/system/usr/keylayout/touch_dev.kl
on you sdcard (for restore)
-with your file manager open
/system/usr/keylayout/touch_dev.kl
go to the end of file and under:
Code:
#x3 synaptics touch
delete the line incoming with:
Code:
key158
key139
key102
and save the file!
!!WARNING!! this disable the keys!
- DISABLE SOFT KEYS BACKLIGHT
-on terminal emulator with root permission insert this code:
Code:
echo 0 >/sys/devices/platform/button-backlight/leds/button-backlight/brightness
and
Code:
echo 0 >/sys/devices/platform/button-backlight/leds/button-backlight/max_brightness
-YOU ARE DONE!!
sometimes the brightness are restored but you can do a script to do this 2 lines of code at startup with Rom toolbox
if i help you click thanks )
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just a suggestion, you should add a line to build.prop that enables the virtual buttons then
'cause if people do this without having a "backup plan", they can be doomed
IMO it has no sense for me navbar just takes screen space and our touch buttons are just perfect.
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laufersteppenwolf said:
just a suggestion, you should add a line to build.prop that enables the virtual buttons then
'cause if people do this without having a "backup plan", they can be doomed
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Yes i think you have a good idea xD
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FunkyRasta said:
IMO it has no sense for me navbar just takes screen space and our touch buttons are just perfect.
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One use would be for gaming, as it eliminates kicking yourself to home screen with the buttons and getting disconnected. I do this often when I try to throw a grenade on mc4 software buttons and adequate warnings should indeed be added to this guide, but thanks!
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If u go one step further (like me ^^) you can use the home button to go to standby... Waking it doesnt work, cause its touchscreen...
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if u go another step u can use xposed framework module for remap this three buttons for what u want
you can do this on MIUI without any mod/3rd party tools. i don't know why such options is not available CM/AOSP based roms.
Can't seem to do this, no permission to edit in the build prop file, can't change permission either :s
baxtex said:
Can't seem to do this, no permission to edit in the build prop file, can't change permission either :s
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What file manager are you using and if check if the the file manager has permission to read and write to /system partition
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abhi08638 said:
What file manager are you using and if check if the the file manager has permission to read and write to /system partition
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Rom toolbox and im quite sure it around do the job. :s
baxtex said:
Rom toolbox and im quite sure it around do the job. :s
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Not sure about that one
1.try es file explorer and report back
Or
2. If you're on kitkat you might need to switch to supersu and not superuser
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abhi08638 said:
Not sure about that one
1.try es file explorer and report back
Or
2. If you're on kitkat you might need to switch to supersu and not superuser
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Tried es, same thing. Im on KK but Superuser is built in.. Downloaded Supersu but it can't update.
baxtex said:
Tried es, same thing. Im on KK but Superuser is built in.. Downloaded Supersu but it can't update.
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If all you wish to do is disabling the backlight of the buttons, look for 'Backlight' under Buttons in the Settings menu, or, if you can't find it, try this.
baxtex said:
Tried es, same thing. Im on KK but Superuser is built in.. Downloaded Supersu but it can't update.
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Try flashing the supersu update zip. You can Google it.
Also do you want to completely disable the buttons?
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try this. didn't made this, just found an xda thread with all the files, so downloded it and modded it to work on our phones. just changed the files list inside the script, didn't do much. the bad news is, i only changed the file to enable virtual keys and disable capacitive keys, didn't changed the files to do the opposite. try it.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=31552585#post31552585
- DISABLE SOFT KEYS BACKLIGHT
-on terminal emulator with root permission insert this code:
Code:
echo 0 >/sys/devices/platform/button-backlight/leds/button-backlight/brightness
and
Code:
echo 0 >/sys/devices/platform/button-backlight/leds/button-backlight/max_brightness
-YOU ARE DONE!!
Can you explain that more detailed? What does it mean 'on terminal emulator'?
In which file do I need to insert the above code?
I just want to turn of the lights of the softkeys, to save battery. Thanks
gingerboy92 said:
try this. didn't made this, just found an xda thread with all the files, so downloded it and modded it to work on our phones. just changed the files list inside the script, didn't do much. the bad news is, i only changed the file to enable virtual keys and disable capacitive keys, didn't changed the files to do the opposite. try it.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=31552585#post31552585
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Thank you very much, this really helped me. But it will be perfect if the backlight of the touch buttons was turned off and also the vibration of the virtual buttons was turned off. But anyway, thank you again. :good:

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