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[q] How to remove Google and Google+

Hi, I have one question about Google and Google+. How to remove the files in our custom rom before flashing the rom? Ya, we can delete it using root explorer but I love to know which apk/files contain the twos apks. Thank's.

Google+ isn't necessarily an apk in the gapps package so google+ won't be there in the custom ROMs and I'm not sure if Google Now is a thing that can be removed as it is an exclusive feature of Android 4.1+ . Not sure though. :|

Varad297 said:
Google+ isn't necessarily an apk in the gapps package so google+ won't be there in the custom ROMs and I'm not sure if Google Now is a thing that can be removed as it is an exclusive feature of Android 4.1+ . Not sure though. :|
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afair Google Now gets active only after you log in to your Google account from Google Search, logging get out brings the Search back
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He wants to disable google search, i don't see any way to do that except not flashing gapps at all which isn't desirable. I'd be glad if you can help him disable google search if possible.

If it is a TW ROM then just pull the apk's out of system/preload...

Varad297 said:
He wants to disable google search, i don't see any way to do that except not flashing gapps at all which isn't desirable. I'd be glad if you can help him disable google search if possible.
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I guess it all depends on the ROM - I have two different devices, on one the Search is a system app (system/app/Velvet.apk), on other it was installed via Play market (data/app/com.google.android.googlequicksearchbox.apk).
Generally if the apk resides in zip file, it can be removed before flashing (I usually clean ROMs from all apps I don't need on my PC using WinRar), the only problem could be finding name of the apk file to remove.

Yes you're right, the name of the app is where the problem resides as I did check the frameworks folder of the ROM. It's ROM specific isn't it, and tampering with an app like google search can surely cause some unforeseen errors too. I don't see any reason why google search has become such an undesirable app for the poster!

Not sure how it works for stock-based ROMs, on my N7000 I have Slimbean, which comes without Search - it can be installed from the Market separately if someone needs it
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Slimbean has gapps of its own, customised for the ROM which are available on their site. The gapps on goo.im which are prescribed by some other ROMs come with the feature of google-search.

Varad297 said:
Slimbean has gapps of its own, customised for the ROM which are available on their site. The gapps on goo.im which are prescribed by some other ROMs come with the feature of google-search.
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in this case it should be enough to remove "QuickSearchBox.apk" from the zip file before flashing

This removes Google search altogether or just the search box on the home screens which cannot be gotten away from the settings options in certain ROMs?

Varad297 said:
This removes Google search altogether or just the search box on the home screens which cannot be gotten away from the settings options in certain ROMs?
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Not sure, the search box may be a separate widget, you could check with Root App Delete (enables/disables system apps)
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fne02 said:
Hi, I have one question about Google and Google+. How to remove the files in our custom rom before flashing the rom? Ya, we can delete it using root explorer but I love to know which apk/files contain the twos apks. Thank's.
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I had google now and google plus and google maps deleted from system and installed as a normal app. Hibernated with greenify. App stays closed unless i start it myself.
Hope this way helps. So far i have no problem starting, using and hibernating these 3 apps.
Running on DXLSE deodexed rooted with philz kernel.
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Thank you for all informations. It is PlusOne.apk for the Google+ and Messenger+ too. I left the Google Search for future need. Thank's a lot. :good::good::good:

New update certified - 10.5.1.A.0.283

https://www.ptcrb.com/vendor/complete/view_complete_request_guest.cfm?modelid=23227
10.5.1.A.0.283 ECO Aug 25, 2014
Hope it gets released soon enough.. Maybe Android 4.4.4? App2SD?

great news¡¡
thansk for the info

its 4.4.4 ...sep 10

Can't bear the Kitkat update going nuts with battery drain woes and Google Play services going wrong.
Downgrading to Jelly Bean for time being.
I hope they give a good rom this time

So we can expect the update to start rolling out within a month atleast ?

As usual this update will reach India lastly. Expecting this update on Jan,2015.:highfive:

Othaaxxx said:
As usual this update will reach India lastly. Expecting this update on Jan,2015.:highfive:
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lets see coz indian version is update to R2D regions

September 22nd
Source
But again, maybe, like last time.. the updates will come for Z and ZL first. And then for ZR and the Tablet Z.
Edit:
Guys! It's official
Source

Tommylee567 said:
Can't bear the Kitkat update going nuts with battery drain woes and Google Play services going wrong.
Downgrading to Jelly Bean for time being.
I hope they give a good rom this time
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From what info they have given, the new 10.5.1.A.0283 doesnt seem to address this particular issue.
However, we already know Xposed framework + wakelock terminator can make this battery drain issue go away.
Thats from this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=2918869&stc=1&d=1409451553
to this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=2918870&stc=1&d=1409451553

gspbeetle said:
From what info they have given, the new 10.5.1.A.0283 doesnt seem to address this particular issue.
However, we already know Xposed framework + wakelock terminator can make this battery drain issue go away.
Thats from this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=2918869&stc=1&d=1409451553
to this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=2918870&stc=1&d=1409451553
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WOW that's impressive. So does it work on JB 4.3? I have downgraded to .569 sw. There is no smoothness in KK as it is in JB.
Thanks for the info bro

Tommylee567 said:
WOW that's impressive. So does it work on JB 4.3? I have downgraded to .569 sw. There is no smoothness in KK as it is in JB.
Thanks for the info bro
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It was the guys with Nexus found the solution, I forgot who was the originator, but it is somewhere here in XDA.
But yes, it works on 4.3. In fact you can do more in 4.3 than 4.4, due to interfaces such as app_ops and battery_stats were hidden to "protect user data".
( https://code.google.com/p/android/issues/detail?id=61975#c129 )
Those stories have already been discussed here in XDA, so I guess I should stop here.
If it is the issue of google play service drain more battery than Andriod OS when idle, which kept your device "awake" while screen is off.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=2919373&stc=1&d=1409491302
xposed framework can be downloaded here:
http://repo.xposed.info/module/de.robv.android.xposed.installer
wakelock terminator is in google play:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=in.andro.wlt&hl=en
settings:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=2919305&stc=1&d=1409485715
Other wakelocks can be disabled by "per app hacking", which is an optional module found in the xposed framework.
You may also want to disable "Location Reporting" and "Location History" in
Settings -> Location -> Google location settings
If you want to read more, you can search "NlpWakeLock", don't quote me, i just post what I gathered from the internet.

gspbeetle said:
It was the guys with Nexus found the solution, I forgot who was the originator, but it is somewhere here in XDA.
But yes, it works on 4.3. In fact you can do more in 4.3 than 4.4, due to interfaces such as app_ops and battery_stats were hidden to "protect user data".
( https://code.google.com/p/android/issues/detail?id=61975#c129 )
Those stories have already been discussed here in XDA, so I guess I should stop here.
If it is the issue of google play service drain more battery than Andriod OS when idle, which kept your device "awake" while screen is off.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=2919373&stc=1&d=1409491302
xposed framework can be downloaded here:
http://repo.xposed.info/module/de.robv.android.xposed.installer
wakelock terminator is in google play:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=in.andro.wlt&hl=en
settings:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=2919305&stc=1&d=1409485715
Other wakelocks can be disabled by "per app hacking", which is an optional module found in the xposed framework.
You may also want to disable "Location Reporting" and "Location History" in
Settings -> Location -> Google location settings
If you want to read more, you can search "NlpWakeLock", don't quote me, i just post what I gathered from the internet.
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Thanks bro for the info. I will check out the free ones. I tried Wake Lock terminator but can't get it done with the free version for time being
Using NlpWakeLock for Xposed.
Thanks a lot for the info:highfive: :good:

Tommylee567 said:
Thanks bro for the info. I will check out the free ones. I tried Wake Lock terminator but can't get it done with the free version for time being
Using NlpWakeLock for Xposed.
Thanks a lot for the info:highfive: :good:
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Try this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/xposed/modules/xposed-appopsxposed-appops-4-3-t2564865
It's works very good. But don't forget to enable hack on appops settings

Anton111111 said:
Try this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/xposed/modules/xposed-appopsxposed-appops-4-3-t2564865
It's works very good. But don't forget to enable hack on appops settings
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Thanks bro, what should I enable in hacks settings?
Is it the Wakelock Fix?

Tommylee567 said:
Thanks bro, what should I enable in hacks settings?
Is it the Wakelock Fix?
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Yep, you must enable wakelock fix. And turn off Keep Awake for google play service. Then reboot phone.

Anton111111 said:
Yep, you must enable wakelock fix. And turn off Keep Awake for google play service. Then reboot phone.
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Ok Done!
Thanks!
Will see if it does anything for the battery life
I am not a heavy user so i am wondering why it keeps going down like that

download now
waiting for the dwnload to finish, 10.5.1.A.0.283

dashu31 said:
waiting for the dwnload to finish, 10.5.1.A.0.283
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i got the notification for update, but it is failing to install.
Device is rooted, on stock rom with SU, Busybox, Xposed and Xprivacy installed.

Me too got the OTA update of about 132 mb but installation failed. I am on rooted 230 firmware with locked bootloader.
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halfbloodmutant said:
Me too got the OTA update of about 132 mb but installation failed. I am on rooted 230 firmware with locked bootloader.
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Use PCC or SUS. take backup

BlackBerry Mod

THIS IS FOR ANDROID 6.0+ ONLY!!!
This is mod I use on my LG V10.
Package was originally created as an add-on for Eliminater74's Rom.
I just ported it over as a flashable zip for my use but I figured I'd share.
Put zip on your external sd card and flash from twrp.
You will get a few "BlackBerry services not working " in the beginning but they will soon go away after some usage. These apps were on the BlackBerry Priv and are pretty useful especially the Hub. If there are some apps you don't like, just uninstall or freeze with titanium backup.
There is a launcher, contacts, calendar, bbhub, password keeper..... just a bunch of stuff.
Enjoy
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0B0RvQXKFIbXzB5ejN4M2ZDMzQ/view?usp=drivesdk
Where I got the flashable apps package
http://forum.xda-developers.com/crossdevice-dev/sony/flashable-appsflash-apps-internal-t2809020
Sent from my SM-J700T using XDA-Developers mobile app

Tells me that I need to upgrade the Blackberry Services.
When I can click Yes - it takes me to the Google app store and there says that my device isn't compatible...

joecoeur said:
Tells me that I need to upgrade the Blackberry Services.
When I can click Yes - it takes me to the Google app store and there says that my device isn't compatible...
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Weird. Never had that happen.
Just to clarify;
What device?
What version of Android?
-sent from this device using this app.

OriginalShinken1 said:
Weird. Never had that happen.
Just to clarify;
What device?
What version of Android?
-sent from this device using this app.
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Samsung J7 - SMJ700H
Android 6.0.1

joecoeur said:
Samsung J7 - SMJ700H
Android 6.0.1
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Do you use titanium backup? If so, under preferences you can use market doctor to attach app links to play store and that should help. But, j700h is outside the U.S.? That might be the issue but I can't say for sure. Try market doctor and let me know please.
Thanks.
sent from tha interwebs on dis here device.

OriginalShinken1 said:
Do you use titanium backup? If so, under preferences you can use market doctor to attach app links to play store and that should help. But, j700h is outside the U.S.? That might be the issue but I can't say for sure. Try market doctor and let me know please.
Thanks.
sent from tha interwebs on dis here device.
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I have installed the apps from the non rooted apps by Cobalt 32.. comes to the same thing

joecoeur said:
I have installed the apps from the non rooted apps by Cobalt 32.. comes to the same thing
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You lost me there. What non- rooted apps?
- Just looked it up. Didn't even know about that page. So did you use the BlackBerry manager as described?
sent from tha interwebs on dis here device.

Yes, installed the Blackberry Manager by Colbalt and it lets you install all the apps.
I prefer however downloading the folders from Colbalt (just check one of the previous posts on the thread) and install the apps I like (blackberry hub, calendar and keyboard) -the rest are just average (contacts on MM is way better than that of BB)
OriginalShinken1 said:
You lost me there. What non- rooted apps?
- Just looked it up. Didn't even know about that page. So did you use the BlackBerry manager as described?
sent from tha interwebs on dis here device.
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App Ops for Nougat

I have seen a couple of Nougat roms out there which have App Ops built inside their Nougat custom ROM (recently the Nitrogen OS N has it). My question is is there any way to get it for Stock ROM as well? I really like this app and would love to use it on my stock ROM. If somebody has an APK for it for Nougat and can provide the link that would be great.

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I have seen a couple of Nougat roms out there which have App Ops built inside their Nougat custom ROM (recently the Nitrogen OS N has it). My question is is there any way to get it for Stock ROM as well? I really like this app and would love to use it on my stock ROM. If somebody has an APK for it for Nougat and can provide the link that would be great.
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It's not just an apk it has to built into the whole system framework. Your not getting it on stock. But you can do similar with the stock optimizing and unoptimizing we call it Doze. Go into battery and then click the menu that's the best your getting on stock!
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xposed framework + AppOpsXposed. Not sure if its working for N but its worth a try. Make a backup

ElwOOd_CbGp said:
xposed framework + AppOpsXposed. Not sure if its working for N but its worth a try. Make a backup
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It's not: http://www.theandroidsoul.com/xposed-android-nougat-7-0/

AdamT6 said:
It's not: http://www.theandroidsoul.com/xposed-android-nougat-7-0/
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I'm still running mm for that exact reason (waiting for my fav services to be supported) but I'll go hit up the dev and shoot him a donation if you will...and anyone else reading this. Hopefully, he or someone is willing to work on it. I mean, Android's new permission system is hideous and and app ops is a must (to me) to be able to block certain permissions without causing apps to refuse to run because of it.

ElwOOd_CbGp said:
I'm still running mm for that exact reason (waiting for my fav services to be supported) but I'll go hit up the dev and shoot him a donation if you will...and anyone else reading this. Hopefully, he or someone is willing to work on it. I mean, Android's new permission system is hideous and and app ops is a must (to me) to be able to block certain permissions without causing apps to refuse to run because of it.
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Testing out NitrogenOS 7.1.1 with app ops built in, thought you might be interested.

Sorry if this is a stupid question- but what is the point of it? Can't you manage permissions under Settings -> Apps -> *select desired app* -> Permissions? Or does this give you more control?

Dopamin3 said:
Sorry if this is a stupid question- but what is the point of it? Can't you manage permissions under Settings -> Apps -> *select desired app* -> Permissions? Or does this give you more control?
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since mm, android's built in permissions model will cause app to refuse to run when not granted the permissions asked. With AppOps, you can grant the system level permission while denying via AppOps and the app will run while receiving empty data for the permission in question. There are a few other quirks too such as contacts and account access permissions being bundled under one switch which is some total bovine excrement if you ask me.

AOSP apps remover v1.2 | Android 7.x | 11/08/16

Disclaimer: I am not responsible for bricked devices or other issues.
For all of you who likes clean ROM and hate duplication between system and user apps folders this tool will help. This will remove all defaults AOSP apps except launcher and keyboard. I suggest after removing to install pico version of gapps or all of this will not make much sense. Also boot animation will be gone, trim it to the bone
For everything else you may need use Play Store. This way upgrading existing apps will not make any duplicates.
Please don't hesitate to post if you like to see some more apps to be included in this remover.
V1.2 11/08/16
Added Development app

Thanks! It would be great to see this in an AROMA format where the user could select which apps to remove.

thank you so much , i was looking for this i hate aosp/cm ****ty apps alaways replace it with google apps

MrBrady said:
Thanks! It would be great to see this in an AROMA format where the user could select which apps to remove.
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Yeah, I know. If I just know how to create aroma installer. I will look into it.

v1.2 - added Development app

What is OASP? I've only heard of AOSP.

MrBrady said:
What is OASP? I've only heard of AOSP.
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Thanks for bringing this up, my bad

Aroma remover on the way

I'm not sure if they're needed but maybe add CQATest and Project FI to the removal list.

Why does this remove Google Camera? And why can't I find it on the Play Store now?

GuyInDogSuit said:
Why does this remove Google Camera? And why can't I find it on the Play Store now?
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Download it from apkmirror.com
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MrBrady said:
Download it from apkmirror.com
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That's what I did.

GuyInDogSuit said:
Why does this remove Google Camera? And why can't I find it on the Play Store now?
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I've noticed this too on my Nexus 6 regardless of ROM- Google Camera does not show up in the PlayStore. Like others have mentioned if you sideload the apk from somewhere like apkmirror it will work. Alternatively you can try clicking on this direct link from your Nexus 6 and it should hopefully take you to the play store with google camera displayed- https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.GoogleCamera

Dopamin3 said:
I've noticed this too on my Nexus 6 regardless of ROM- Google Camera does not show up in the PlayStore. Like others have mentioned if you sideload the apk from somewhere like apkmirror it will work. Alternatively you can try clicking on this direct link from your Nexus 6 and it should hopefully take you to the play store with google camera displayed- https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.GoogleCamera
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That's odd. So it wasn't this zip then?

GuyInDogSuit said:
That's odd. So it wasn't this zip then?
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I ran this while doing a clean install of Pure Nexus. Zips flashed in TWRP in this order: 1) Pure Nexus, 2) Full GAPPS (linked from Pure Nexus), 3) B14CKB1RD kernel, 4) phh's superuser, 4) 320 dpi, 5) AOSP apps remover. Google camera was available on first boot. ?
Two possible AOSP app oversights: AOSP keyboard (risky, I get it), and AOSP spell check (part of keyboard app?).
No problems experienced after booting into ROM and getting everything setup to taste. This is now a go-to/must have flash for me. Thanks!

AdamT6 said:
I ran this while doing a clean install of Pure Nexus. Zips flashed in TWRP in this order: 1) Pure Nexus, 2) Full GAPPS (linked from Pure Nexus), 3) B14CKB1RD kernel, 4) phh's superuser, 4) 320 dpi, 5) AOSP apps remover. Google camera was available on first boot. ?
Two possible AOSP app oversights: AOSP keyboard (risky, I get it), and AOSP spell check (part of keyboard app?).
No problems experienced after booting into ROM and getting everything setup to taste. This is now a go-to/must have flash for me. Thanks!
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How did you drop your DPI to 320? Was it on N? I've tried changing DPI in build.prop and using apps but nothing worked.

warfenix said:
How did you drop your DPI to 320? Was it on N? I've tried changing DPI in build.prop and using apps but nothing worked.
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Yeah, on 7.1.1 right now. The Pure Nexus FAQ clued me into these flashables. Adjusting the display size may confuse the DPI change, but a reflash of the DPI zip fixed it for me in 7.0 (and I haven't messed with it in 7.1.1).
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?w=files&flid=51778
http://forum.xda-developers.com/nex...fi-calling-t3244563/post63733662#post63733662

why can't I see who is calling me? It's only shows missed calls; awesome zip file (my device is a Moto Maxx, similar to N6) but only this problem that bothers me

Go into settings/apps then click on the cog in upper right corner. Now set your current diaper app as default for phone. This should fix your problem.

any chances to do a flashable zip that could work in all devices?