Hiya guys,
I am trying to get my 3rd app launcher to system app. Titanium Backup has some trouble doing that because my system partition is Read Only. Tried it with other apps too but it fails every time. I have root and busybox with granted permissions.
Can anyone help me get the system(/app) partition to write so I can convert user apps to system app?
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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.
Hi all, with CM13 i have a big problem: my EXTERNAL SD is not writable... so i can't save titanium backup on this and move app to sd. result= internal memory full.
in platform.xml there aren't rows with this configuration... what i have to do? thanks a lot.
Try to make Titanium app system app.
benqas said:
Try to make Titanium app system app.
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how?
Don't know if https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.j4velin.systemappmover this will work but try it anyway.
but why sdcard is not wirtable?
New permission system's stuff I think
You can use lucky patcher to make titanium backup as system app from tool option
I can't understand both app...
marcus82 said:
I can't understand both app...
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Hello.
Some apps need the permissions to be changed in Settings -> Apps -> (choose app) -> Permissions in order to be able to access some system features, like write to storage. But some have reported that Titanium Backup needs to be moved into a system app in order to work correctly. This can be easily done if you enable root in dev options of CM13 and use an app like Link2SD that moves apps to system partition (I tried Link2SD free with root enabled and I was able to move YouTube app to system).
Good luck.
lfom said:
Hello.
Some apps need the permissions to be changed in Settings -> Apps -> (choose app) -> Permissions in order to be able to access some system features, like write to storage. But some have reported that Titanium Backup needs to be moved into a system app in order to work correctly. This can be easily done if you enable root in dev options of CM13 and use an app like Link2SD that moves apps to system partition (I tried Link2SD free with root enabled and I was able to move YouTube app to system).
Good luck.
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yesterday evening i found a new feature on titanium to select external sd! then...all works fine now!
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
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.... 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
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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/
No matter what I try, I can't manage to delete system apps.
I'm rooted but nothing is working! I've tried:
Titanium backup, Root Explorer, System app remover - all with root granted permissions and even tried Selinux changer to permissive - all fail.
I've used Titanium Backup to freeze a number of system apps but I really want to delete Netflix as its coming up with errors about incompatible device and so need it deleting to start a fresh!
cd993 said:
No matter what I try, I can't manage to delete system apps.
I'm rooted but nothing is working! I've tried:
Titanium backup, Root Explorer, System app remover - all with root granted permissions and even tried Selinux changer to permissive - all fail.
I've used Titanium Backup to freeze a number of system apps but I really want to delete Netflix as its coming up with errors about incompatible device and so need it deleting to start a fresh!
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I don't think you can unless you do to via a debloating magisk module