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What APK's are secure to remove.

Let's make a list of which apk's we can remove without the phone giving forcing close issues....
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AnalogueAlarmWidget.apk
AnalogueClockWidget.apk
AppAdvisor_v1.5.78_production_signed_aligned.apk
CarHome.apk
com_lge_christmassnowcity.apk
com_lge_lgfirework2.apk
cyon.apk
DigitalAlarmWidget.apk
DigitalClockWidget.apk
EmailWidget.apk
F-Secure_Mobile_Security_Android22.apk
LGEmail.apk
LGLauncher.apk
MessageWidget.apk
PreloadedApp.apk
SNS.apk
Stk.apk
WorldClockWidget.apk

"App Advisor" and "Preloaded Apps 1.0" are fine to freez on uninstall from Titanium. no problems.

gensplejs said:
"App Advisor" and "Preloaded Apps 1.0" are fine to freez on uninstall from Titanium. no problems.
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Added to the list. More welcome.

What is cyon.apk?
And why is it "safe" to fremover the og launcher? At least you should put your launcher of choice in system/app first....
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What if you just remove the above apps without backup of them.
Do you brick the phone if hard reset is done ?
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dk_iceman said:
What if you just remove the above apps without backup of them.
Do you brick the phone if hard reset is done ?
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I believe if your HR it the apps will be back.
Cause there located in the ROM.

xmoo said:
I believe if your HR it the apps will be back.
Cause there located in the ROM.
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Okay so when we remove the apk program files we don°t actually remove the programs from the Rom ??
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dk_iceman said:
What if you just remove the above apps without backup of them.
Do you brick the phone if hard reset is done ?
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Nothing will happen, you just will miss apps.
When you hard reset your phone it wiil just delete user data and cache partition.
Any changes to system folder means you make changes to rom and cannot be undone without reflashing or restore backup.
Be careful with deleting of apps! If something goes wrong and the phone is not booting we don't have any global rom and flashing tool for now.

dk_iceman said:
What if you just remove the above apps without backup of them.
Do you brick the phone if hard reset is done ?
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Just freez them with Titanium backup if you want the free mem.... space wise deleting them is not really nessecary.... or pull them out with adb first.

Some Insight
Let's work top down guys, no panic, no alarm.
There are "system apps" and there are "system apps"
Most people refer to any app that's installed on the system partition as a "system app" but the real definition of a "system app" is one that is signed with a root or platform key. This key allows the app to interact with the OS at the lowest level, manipulating resources and other apps.​
It's safe to remove either
You can remove either types of these apps but some may be dependencies for other apps and removing these can cause Force Closes.​
A Factory Reset does not touch the system partition
As stated above, any modifications you make to the system partition (/system/*) will withstand a Factory Reset. This is why root still works after a Factory Reset.​
Safe-to-remove apps
I personally provided the list above and can confirm that these apps are safe to remove but you need to be aware:
Some apps are required (like a Launcher), if you remove it, make sure you have an alternative installed.
Some apps are not available on the Market, you may not be able to substitute them.
Make a backup before you delete any apps!
Note: For critical apps, like a Launcher you *must* have one on your system partition! Do *not* remove your only Launcher from the system partition!​
Additional Apps
A lot more can be safely removed from the system partition but they do not consume real-time resources and therefore there is no substantial benefit in removing them. I will post a full schedule of these apps later if somebody doesn't beat me to it.​
Enjoy.

More safe to remove: All widgets (loads of them), livewallpaper, protips, maps, lg memo

instead of making backup of the APK files with ADB... can't i just use root explorer to copy the APK files to a folder on my internal sd or computer ??

dk_iceman said:
instead of making backup of the APK files with ADB... can't i just use root explorer to copy the APK files to a folder on my internal sd or computer ??
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Yes, you can. But I would recommend backing up to pc for redundancy.

djmcnz said:
Let's work top down guys, no panic, no alarm.
Enjoy.
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Errug bedankt ! Nice overview.
Since space isn't an issue just freezing them with Titanium Backup should free up the memory as well right?
I'll be waiting for a conclusive list of "freezable" apps. ( And patiently await a custom booloader so we can get some really good custom roms.)

@Xmoo
Haven't see inside the ROM but I assume googlefeedback.apk is in there.
Wouldn't hurt killing that to.

I wish I've red this thread before tinkering around witgh my phone. Seem to have kinda bricked it after owning it for 3 days.
I was playing around with it trying to get rid of the facebook, twitter & myspace for LG apps but I couldn't figure out what they were called in the Titanium Backup Pro list så i backed up LG Home (or was it just called LG) and naively thought the worst thing that could happen was that I would have to do a hard factory reset if anyting went wrong.
But as the android n00b that I am (first android phone) I should have known that LG Home is the launcher! So know I have a phone I can check emails on but if I go past the startup guide it crasches and im stuck at the startup LG logo until I do another hard factoryreset.
Anyone know if the default image/ROM is soon to be released or should I take a shot and send my phone in for repair hoping that they never pick up on what I did?
Sorry of this is offtopic.

There are a couple of threads with similar problems, so search a bit and you should find a way to fix it
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Have someone send you the lg home apk via email and install, or perhaps another launcher if you want. You'll get the "Install ?" question when you open the mail.. do so and you have a launcher again.

Gambit2K said:
I wish I've red this thread before tinkering around witgh my phone. Seem to have kinda bricked it after owning it for 3 days.
I was playing around with it trying to get rid of the facebook, twitter & myspace for LG apps but I couldn't figure out what they were called in the Titanium Backup Pro list så i backed up LG Home (or was it just called LG) and naively thought the worst thing that could happen was that I would have to do a hard factory reset if anyting went wrong.
But as the android n00b that I am (first android phone) I should have known that LG Home is the launcher! So know I have a phone I can check emails on but if I go past the startup guide it crasches and im stuck at the startup LG logo until I do another hard factoryreset.
Anyone know if the default image/ROM is soon to be released or should I take a shot and send my phone in for repair hoping that they never pick up on what I did?
Sorry of this is offtopic.
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Check this thread out:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=992945

When I check out my Active Services I can see the following programs: Whatsapp services (2), Twitter (1), Sim-toolkit (1), Google Services Framework (2), Media (without anything beneath it), Music (2), com.lge.omadmclient (1), Bluetooth Share (2) weird cause bluetooth is OFF! , Wheather & clock update (1), On-Screen phone (1), DRM Service (1), Maps (1), LG PC Suite ObexManager (1), and the Gingerbread Keyboard (1).
Big list in comparison to my G1 and I guess there can be SOME things deleted. Altough I don't know which ones. A guess:
1. Media (what does this do?)
2. Music (I disabled the music bar, and don't want that service running all the time!)
3. com.lge.omadmclient (what's this?)
4. Bluetooth Share... weird thing because I have my bluetooth OFF all the time... how to get rid of these?
5. Wheather & clock updater. I don't use that widget so...?
6. On-Screen phone, what does it do?
7. DRM Service
8. LG PC Suite ObexManager?
Can somebody please tell me if I can get rid of (some) of these services, and if so, which programs to freeze Thanks!

Initial list of removable apps using root access (debloat)

A special thanks to thecubed for providing us with root access! See his thread here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/g4/orig-development/root-tmo-vzw-intl-variants-soon-root-lg-t3164765
Following is a list of system apps I have removed without affecting apparent stability or performance. Disclaimer: I am not responsible for any damage you inflict upon your device, proceed at your own risk. I backed up complete copies of my system app folders, and rebooted after each uninstall in case I ran into trouble. I used the uninstall function of Rom Toolbox, and have heard of similar results using Titanuim Backup (including the inability to completely remove the Facebook entries without further intervention.)
Facebook
Instagram
Pages Manager
Lookout
Messenger (Facebook)
Snap Page
com.facebook.system
com.facebook.appmanager
The "com.facebook" entries were a little trickier. When attempting removal they would just downgrade to the factory-installed version, then after a reboot they immediately update themselves silently in the background. I had to remove the folders that held the original versions the apps were reverting to, then remove them again. I have never seen what should be an optional social media app so stubbornly intalled as a system app! Here are the directories I found the originals in:
/system/app/com.facebook.appmanager
/system/priv-app/com.facebook.system
/system/priv-app/lookout
After deleting these folders using a root file explorer (ES File Explorer) I was able to run root uninstalls with Rom Toolbox. I didn't remove anything connected to LG's services, Google's services, or the stock launcher. Only the apps that should have been optional to install in the first place. I hope this helps get some other users started making use of our new root access!

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Thanks for this guide

I deleted a lot more than both you guys but I'm going to leave it as it is because without TWRP it's really playing with fire.

SantinoInc said:
I deleted a lot more than both you guys but I'm going to leave it as it is because without TWRP it's really playing with fire.
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I'm really interested in that list.... My phone didn't have, half the apps they mentioned. Sprint Ls991. A screen shot...if possible... so you don't have to type all the apps.

I didn't document which apps I deleted. If you send me a list of apps you are wondering if they are safe to remove I will let you know if I deleted it.

Is deleting only APK file is enough to remove it completely from the system?

On OxygenOS Stock ROM (4.1.6) there are some apps came pre-installed that I don't use. For example Google Gmail, Hangout also OnePlus's own calculator/clock etc. I want to delete those apps and replace Gmail with Inbox. completely remove Hangout, OPCalculator and OPClock with Google's Calculator and Clock. I have deleted those apps before by manually deleting them from inside /System/App and /System/Priv-app
Now, I'm trying to write my 'own' TWRP flash-able updater script to do such action. But I am kind of confused if only deleting an APK's parent folder is enough to remove the apps completely? For example, if I only delete the folder System/App/(Deskclock) - is that enough or there will be related files remaining somewhere else?
* I know Titanium Backup or other debloat apps can perform similar task, but the main purpose of this question is to know how can this be done manually and properly without leaving un-necessary files in the system.
Thanks.

Deleting the folder of an app in /system/app will remove the app from your phone (as in, not showing up in launchers or the Installed Apps list). However, app data and updates may still be saved in the /data partition. To make sure all of it is removed, first clear data and uninstall all updates to the system apps you with to remove from the Installed Apps list (disable it), then delete the APK either through a root explorer, or a recovery script.

Anova's Origin said:
Deleting the folder of an app in /system/app will remove the app from your phone (as in, not showing up in launchers or the Installed Apps list). However, app data and updates may still be saved in the /data partition. To make sure all of it is removed, first clear data and uninstall all updates to the system apps you with to remove from the Installed Apps list (disable it), then delete the APK either through a root explorer, or a recovery script.
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Thank you very much! Appreciate your replay.

Suggest to use OOS debloater via twrp

Babloo289 said:
Suggest to use OOS debloater via twrp
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Are you talking about this one? https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-3/themes/aroma-oos-debloater-t3615828

Hi, Just a quick question.. as you mentioned here
Anova's Origin said:
To make sure all of it is removed, first clear data and uninstall all updates to the system apps you with to remove from the Installed Apps list (disable it),
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1. I wonder if this is even possible inside TWRP, I mean targeting those unwanted apps, uninstalling updates+ clearing app data/disable them.. Or you are suggesting me to remove them manually from the OOS interface/settings one by one?
2. Also while in TWRP, none of those app (that I will remove) are not functional so what's the points of clearing app data/uninstalling updates? why not simply delete /system/app/(app.apk) and /data/app/(related files.)
Thanks again.

tushxda said:
Hi, Just a quick question.. as you mentioned here
1. I wonder if this is even possible inside TWRP, I mean targeting those unwanted apps, uninstalling updates+ clearing app data/disable them.. Or you are suggesting me to remove them manually from the OOS interface/settings one by one?
2. Also while in TWRP, none of those app (that I will remove) are not functional so what's the points of clearing app data/uninstalling updates? why not simply delete /system/app/(app.apk) and /data/app/(related files.)
Thanks again.
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1) If you know where the extra data/updates are stored in /data, then you could use a recovery script to delete them. It's kind of one-shot deal though, as unless you open the apps again (after re-flashing a ROM), they won't have any data saved to them the next time you want to delete them.
2) If they aren't functional, they likely won't have much app data to begin with. I would clear the app data from apps like Google Play Music or Movies (if you don't want to use them) before deleting them. Random Engineering Test Tools and unessential services won't have much data stored and can be deleted directly.

i think its just fine bt read other comments too for better understanding.

Add non-messenger apps to Samsung Dual Messenger?

So the creation of parallel workspaces is blocked in the Security Policy of 8.0, preventing multiple copies of the same app. However, Samsung's Dual Messenger still successfully copies apps it sees as messenger apps, and allows them to run just fine. So what exactly determines what Samsung is willing to let appear here as "Messenger app", so that I can manually add the non-messenger apps I need multiple instances of.
Thanks

I don't know how Samsung determines their "dual app" policy. But you can use the "Secure Folder" to create another copy of any app you would like, the only problem is that it is secure and you have to use fingerprint/password every time you access the app. That's the only inconvenience.

Moe100021 said:
I don't know how Samsung determines their "dual app" policy. But you can use the "Secure Folder" to create another copy of any app you would like, the only problem is that it is secure and you have to use fingerprint/password every time you access the app. That's the only inconvenience.
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thanks for the feedback, unfortunately secure folder is the first thing to go when you unlock your phone =/

I've found a method that requires ADB. NO ROOT NEEDED.
Step 1: Enable Dual Messenger for an existing app (e.g. WhatsApp).
Step 2: Enable USB Debugging and connect your device to your computer.
Step 3: Open command prompt in your adb folder.
Step 4: Type
Code:
adb shell
Step 5: Type
Code:
pm list users
Step 6: In the resulting list, find the user named "DUAL_APP" and get its number. For example, the number is 95 on my device:
Code:
UserInfo{95:DUAL_APP:20000030} running
Step 7: Type
Code:
exit
Step 8: Copy your desired apk file to your adb folder.
Step 9: Type
Code:
adb install --user 95 desired_app.apk
Remember to replace "95" with whatever number you saw in Step 6.
Wait for the process to finish. A SUCCESS message should be displayed.
The app of your choice will now be installed in Dual Messenger.

@100055
I tried and not successful
Mine has 3 users though. So i use 95 and installed as instructed. But app cannot be found
any idea? here is my list of users.
Users:
UserInfo{0:Artee:13} running
UserInfo{95UAL_APP:20000030} running
UserInfo{150:david si:51020030} running
crownlte:/ $ exit

akuakus said:
@100055
I tried and not successful
Mine has 3 users though. So i use 95 and installed as instructed. But app cannot be found
any idea? here is my list of users.
Users:
UserInfo{0:Artee:13} running
UserInfo{95UAL_APP:20000030} running
UserInfo{150:david si:51020030} running
crownlte:/ $ exit
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I did as I said today, but it didn't work (google translate used)
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I tried again now and the second app appeared in the app drawer. very thanks

this is awesome.. i tried this method to push pokemon go there, it appears in app drawer, but it kept seeking for location permission.
i checked, location permission is granted.. but it still prompts me for it.
checked with wechat, another app i have installed on dual messenger, it is able to use location services without a problem.
any idea how to fix this? if i can fix this, i can launch 2 pokemon go in split view at a push of a button (app pairs).
For now, i am using pokemon go from secure folder and normal installation.. and manually switching it to split view. will be awesome to have it under dual messenger and i can launch both apps at the same time, with split view.

vash_h said:
this is awesome.. i tried this method to push pokemon go there, it appears in app drawer, but it kept seeking for location permission.
i checked, location permission is granted.. but it still prompts me for it.
checked with wechat, another app i have installed on dual messenger, it is able to use location services without a problem.
any idea how to fix this? if i can fix this, i can launch 2 pokemon go in split view at a push of a button (app pairs).
For now, i am using pokemon go from secure folder and normal installation.. and manually switching it to split view. will be awesome to have it under dual messenger and i can launch both apps at the same time, with split view.
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You can install pokemon go from the Galaxy Store, both apps (gplay and galaxy store) have different package names so you can run both instances at the same time

Thank you very much. I've been using Island to do this but I really prefer the system built in option.

On a second thought, apps installed this way don't have access to any permission :crying:

jimbo77 said:
You can install pokemon go from the Galaxy Store, both apps (gplay and galaxy store) have different package names so you can run both instances at the same time
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I didn't believe you so I went to try.
Son of a gun it works!! Holy sheet thanks bro..
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same problem
DevanirNF said:
On a second thought, apps installed this way don't have access to any permission :crying:
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i have the same problem with pokemon, did you fix it?

lordferky said:
i have the same problem with pokemon, did you fix it?
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I didn't. I gave up and installed Island again

It works!
If you want, after installing the app you want, you could remove the dual messenger from Settings. Your installed app will still be there

I tried this adb procedure for Signal and it works. Permissions do not work initially after doing this procedure, for example, when first starting the secondary Signal it doesn't want to show your contacts. I found a workaround for this.
When going to Apps settings, it shows both Signal instances. Selecting the secondary Signal instance shows that it has no permissions. Clicking through on Permissions directs you to the "App permissions" screen, which shows that the permissions are there. However, the icon shown is for the primary Signal instance. Seems like it mixes up both instances at this point and that it is not possible to access the permissions screen of the secondary Signal instance.
I found that when I go back to the Apps screen and select "Permission Manager" in the menu, then select a specific permission, such as Contacts, it will show a list with all apps that have/do not have this permission. The secondary Signal instance is listed under 'denied'. Selecting it then allows its Contact permission to be set directly. Moreover, selecting "See all Signal permissions" on this screen goes to the correct App permissions screen for the secondary Signal instance, i.e. it shows the icon with the dual app icon badge. Here it is possible to set all desired permissions. Contacts are now visible in the secondary Signal instance and I was also able to access my pictures after allowing access to media.

Hi,
This might help out some of you. I own a Galaxy S21 5G. Wanted to install Signal as a Dual Messenger app, but as of today, Samsung does not officialy supports it.
So I followed VincentThaker steps then forsel's details regarding contacts access.
It worked BUT I needed to do a few things to make it work:
1. Step 9: Getting the Signal app from the website, even if it has same version number as the installed version, does not work as it gives you an '[INSTALL_FAILED_VERSION_DOWNGRADE] error when trying to install.
You have thus to get the same apk file from the already installed Signal app.
To do it, use the following commands:
adb shell pm path org.thoughtcrime.securesms --> To retrieve the path of the .apk file already installed on your phone.
Then with the path retrieved, type:
adb pull <signal_apk_path_source> <your_destination_folder_on_your_pc_path>
For example:
adb pull /data/app/~~K4TFGjn3Sl0Ue-e6zvv8mQ==/org.thoughtcrime.securesms-RaqtFP_b3phb1CaEL3Q5hw==/base.apk C:\Temp\base.apk
Then put this base.apk file into the ADB folder. You can now proceed with step 9
Thanks so much to all that helped me achieve installing Signal as a dual messenger app

DevanirNF said:
On a second thought, apps installed this way don't have access to any permission :crying:
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you can grant them in adb.... i used
.\adb shell pm grant --user 95 com.discord android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
to give discord permissions to view my files... you can replace com.discord with the package name for what app you want (.\adb shell pm list packages --user 95 to find it) then look up the name to what permission you want
also im as dumb as you can get and in no way am i knowledgeable about any of this... i slapped together that line from other times i needed to use adb and got it to work soooo :/

ok so i made progress on this... and holly crap i did something...
i checked the packages on dual messenger and there was no play services... no play store without hard work... that means i need to use an alt app store if i dont want to indent my head with random permission grants i dont understand. so i chose to use aurora store because you dont need a google account and it uses the play store servers. now i can download any app on the play store a 2nd time as a 2nd app in dual messenger without adb for each one...
ok so heres how i did it
https://f-droid.org/en/packages/com.aurora.store/ get aurora store with that link (try it on your phone like a normal apk install first to avoid issues)
get that apk into your adb folder and name it something easy to type like aurora (i used aurora.apk so change that to yours)
adb install --user 95 aurora.apk
go through the setup with the default settings until it asks for permissions
.\adb shell pm grant --user 95 com.aurora.store android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
.\adb shell pm grant --user 95 com.aurora.store android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
.\adb shell appops set --user 95 com.aurora.store MANAGE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE allow
.\adb shell appops set --user 95 com.aurora.store REQUEST_INSTALL_PACKAGES allow
USE GUEST MODE (unless you are in a beta programme)
now you should have the app store installed and it should get perms to install apps (this way was important so its on the dual messenger account and can install inside it)
if you want to install an app it might say that its installed... this is because it is.... on your main account... its just confused to install do this
3 dots on the top right
manual download
type the version number provided
check
confirm the install
this app store uses googles servers so its safe (to my knowledge) and you can even copy a link to the file from google's servers in the apps downloads menu
there is definitely more we can do to make dual messenger work perfectly with any app and any service.... anyone who can contribute please do
EDIT: apps might crash if they aren't on the main account so you should try to install this store with your phone like a normal apk first... also if you are in any beta programmes to apps you will need to log into your google account instead of anonymous so there isn't a version issue.

chicken10dys said:
ok so i made progress on this... and holly crap i did something...
i checked the packages on dual messenger and there was no play services... no play store without hard work... that means i need to use an alt app store if i dont want to indent my head with random permission grants i dont understand. so i chose to use aurora store because you dont need a google account and it uses the play store servers. now i can download any app on the play store a 2nd time as a 2nd app in dual messenger without adb for each one...
ok so heres how i did it
https://f-droid.org/en/packages/com.aurora.store/ get aurora store with that link
get that apk into your adb folder and name it something easy to type like aurora (i used aurora.apk so change that to yours)
adb install --user 95 aurora.apk
go through the setup with the default settings until it asks for permissions
.\adb shell pm grant --user 95 com.aurora.store android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
.\adb shell pm grant --user 95 com.aurora.store android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
.\adb shell appops set --user 95 com.aurora.store MANAGE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE allow
.\adb shell appops set --user 95 com.aurora.store REQUEST_INSTALL_PACKAGES allow
USE GUEST MODE
now you should have the app store installed and it should get perms to install apps (this way was important so its on the dual messenger account and can install inside it)
if you want to install an app it might say that its installed... this is because it is.... on your main account... its just confused to install do this
3 dots on the top right
manual download
type the version number provided
check
confirm the install
this app store uses googles servers so its safe (to my knowledge) and you can even copy a link to the file from google's servers in the apps downloads menu
there is definitely more we can do to make dual messenger work perfectly with any app and any service.... anyone who can contribute please do
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In step 3 i do get the success messege but when trying to open the app from my phone it doesnt open as it keep crashing the moment i tap on it.

Everything13 said:
In step 3 i do get the success messege but when trying to open the app from my phone it doesnt open as it keep crashing the moment i tap on it.
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does the apk work with your phone if you install it from your phone.. like if you normally installed an apk? also try to close all apps then open it again (i had problems where yt vanced did that)

Question safe to uninstall this?

Hi.
I was wondering if it's safe to uninstall this app / service shown in the screenshot below, through an ADB command. I don't use live wallpapers anyway so I wanted to get rid of it.

Yeah, that should be fine. just as a precaution, set your wallpaper to something that's on the device before freezing/removing.

As a word of warning, uninstalling system apps has the potential to break the system, so only uninstall the apps that you are sure of. Apps like Gmail, Google Play Music, Google Play Movies, etc., are safe to uninstall but never remove Google Play Store or any of the files associated with it
myaccountaccess

Romaguera said:
As a word of warning, uninstalling system apps has the potential to break the system, so only uninstall the apps that you are sure of. Apps like Gmail, Google Play Music, Google Play Movies, etc., are safe to uninstall but never remove Google Play Store or any of the files associated with it
myaccountaccess
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+1!
When I debloat my devices I always have a factory image unzipped ready on my PC. I always make a copy of each APK and screenshot where it's located before I kill it. A few devices I've owned in the past people have removed apps and then made a xda thread once done showing what they did, deleted... It sure helped speed up the process for me and I'm sure others who got the devices months after release. The developer who's develops xXx No Limit magisk rom for OnePlus devices is probably the best at the debloat I've ever seen. He has a script in his magisk xXx no Limit rom zip that you can edit before flashing in magisk and either delete the app, replace the app with another or leave it alone. He has detailed info on every app in the stock rom. Delete whatever you want just backit up first and know how to flash factory image and or manually boot recovery and restore a backup or whatever to get your device back working again if you end up in a boot loop.