How can I remove default apps? I bought my Galaxy S from TMN carrier in Portugal and there are some apps that they instaled that i want to remove but I don't have the option. How can I do it? some of them consume memory as they run all the time...
alijones said:
How can I remove default apps? I bought my Galaxy S from TMN carrier in Portugal and there are some apps that they instaled that i want to remove but I don't have the option. How can I do it? some of them consume memory as they run all the time...
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You need to root your phone which has been made very simple. Check here for details.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=728754
Then install Root Explorer and go to system/apps and there you can remove them. Some names of the apps dont appear as the app name we see so for that you can use Titanium Backup to see the app name as it is in the file system.
Will that void my warranty? Thanks!
My understanding is that you can always re-flash your firmware to get rid of the rooting and restore back the deleted application. The problem is whether you can get the firmware for your phone or not. I'm not sure if Samsung would still honor the warranty if they see that my phone's firmware isn't the one Optus had customized. But good question you have though. I'm not sure flashing a leaked firmware would void the warranty. I hope not, because I can't get the original firmware.
Yeah, still these default apps are consuming resourses and I don't need them.
Will think on what you send me. Thanks
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First time smartphone owner and first experience with android, so forgive my basic questions.
1) Can one view the important operating system directories, like System, without rooting? If so, how? And can you get write access?
2) What is the difference between firmware and baseband? Can they be updated independently? Can they be updated without rooting?
3) What is the general term for software like TouchWiz? Can you replace it without rooting? What happens to is when you install a different type?
Thanks in advance for your help.
to answer your first question, you can download an app called astro file manager from the market that will give you access to the directories you want, but i don't think you can have write access without root, but i could be wrong
second, not sure what the difference between firmware and baseband. pretty sure you need root to update the firmware though since there hasn't been an official release.
lastly, i think the term you're looking for is 'launcher'...you can download alternative launchers from the market. ADW launcher and Launcher Pro are probably the most popular. you can have them installed without actually replacing the Touchwiz launcher, but you won't have access to the Samsung widgets. you can also download an app called 'home switcher' to switch between the different launchers you have installed.
hope this helps. and, anyone feel free to correct me if i'm wrong
Thanks for the reply.
I have Astro File Manager, but I can't see the System dir. Any idea what I might need to do?
Are Launcher and Home Switcher Synonymous?
Home Switcher is an app that lets you move from LauncherPro, ADW and TouchWiz more easily.
DLarva said:
Thanks for the reply.
I have Astro File Manager, but I can't see the System dir. Any idea what I might need to do?
Are Launcher and Home Switcher Synonymous?
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You won't be able to see the System dir without rooting. You might as well root if you want access to the System dir. I've had the G1, the Nexus One, the MyTouch Slide, and now the Vibrant and this phone is by far the easiest to root so far AND its reversible just in case you need to un-root to send it in for repairs or warranty claim. You can learn how to root here in xda but here's a link with step-by-step instructions.
http://tinyurl.com/2arangz
Thanks for the replies, this is clearing up a lot of things in my head. I'll be sure to check out that link. I was hoping to hold of rooting until we got froyo, but I'm guessing that won't be for a while.
DLarva said:
Thanks for the replies, this is clearing up a lot of things in my head. I'll be sure to check out that link. I was hoping to hold of rooting until we got froyo, but I'm guessing that won't be for a while.
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I'm hearing Sept for froyo for us but if you root and keep the stock rom like I'm doing you should get the OTA update for froyo when they decide to send it out.
ive downloaded copilot from torrent, now can i install it without root the phone or do i need to root the wildfire to do it?
You can install it with no problems on a nonrooted wildfire, given the torrent isn't corrupt. I myself have copilot and run it with almost no problems, and I'm not rooted.
Erwin
so rooting its only needed to install custom rom?
i can install any downloaded app with an unrooted phone? cause ive saw theres a marketplace app drm protection system
You can install downloaded apps off other sources (You just need the APK and SD Card Data, if any). This process is called 'sideloading'. To enable this, just make sure the following setting is activated:
Settings > Applications > Tick 'Unknown Sources'.
so the marketplace app drm protection system is totally unuseful?
and again rooting is only needed for custom roms?
raniero1 said:
so the marketplace app drm protection system is totally unuseful?
and again rooting is only needed for custom roms?
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I am not aware of any marketplace DRM systems. Maybe it is used only to protect paid apps or such. You will have to look it up yourself / ask an experienced member. Besides, AFAIK, Free Apps dont have any DRM Protection on them, since, they are, well, free. (GetJAR is one site where you will find APK's of many free apps)
Rooting is used for Custom ROMs, and also a number of other uses like getting Root only apps to work (SetCPU, Titanium Backup, Root Explorer etc)., Overclocking your phone, Phone backups and Restore via Nandroid etc.
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I am not aware of any marketplace DRM systems. Maybe it is used only to protect paid apps or such. You will have to look it up yourself / ask an experienced member. Besides, AFAIK, Free Apps dont have any DRM Protection on them, since, they are, well, free. (GetJAR is one site where you will find APK's of many free apps)
Rooting is used for Custom ROMs, and also a number of other uses like getting Root only apps to work (SetCPU, Titanium Backup, Root Explorer etc)., Overclocking your phone, Phone backups and Restore via Nandroid etc.
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yes the drm protection its for paid apps
tnx
There is a problem with copilot on the wildfire and I'm sure you will encounter it when you have to type it really is screwed up.
Dont know if its all wildfires but a few people have complained about it and it certainly done it on mine
the problem is if you type a word
i.e "home" it types like "Hhomomooeme"
its a pain in the ### to type
so this problem is not for any wildfire right? witch is the best alternative for copilot?
can somebody tell what i have to do to install copilot once ive downloaded it from torrent? i cant understand how can i install it on andorid 2.1 if i cant run software from sd, how i should put it inside the phone if i can access just the sd?
raniero1 said:
so this problem is not for any wildfire right? witch is the best alternative for copilot?
can somebody tell what i have to do to install copilot once ive downloaded it from torrent? i cant understand how can i install it on andorid 2.1 if i cant run software from sd, how i should put it inside the phone if i can access just the sd?
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Get Astro File manager from the market.
I found a way to type "normally" on copliot if it does mess up.
after every letter you enter you press backspace once.
so to correctly spell "home" you need to press:
H - Backspace - o - Backspace - m - Backspace - e
you do not need to press backspace after spaces
recently i flashed overcome's p7500 rom and i like it a lot. i didn't know anything about kies before that, and after flashing i couldn't get my device recognized by kies.
1- is this because my csc changed when i flashed a custom rom?
2- does my csc change when i flash a custom rom?
i dont give **** about warranty etc. i just want the best for my device. so i'll probably update my device everytime overcome relaeses an updated rom.
3- so, am i missing anything by not using kies?
4- i'm from turkey and paid apps are not availible in market for my country. does changing csc will make them availible?
5- does changing csc will benefit me in any way other than the paid app problem?
6- can you offer any modifications (besides pershoot's or riego's kernel)
also many thanks to all developers in this forum, i was hating my device before i met you guys. keep up the good work.
bump! nothing? cmon guys someone got to know answers to these. i also want to add that:
7- Are apps stored in root directory or sd card section which doesnt effect from wipe?
3. Nothing AFAIK. I haven't used it till now.
6. You can try out the Touchscreen sensitivity solution in http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1336464
7. If you are wiping from Stock Recovery then everything including sdcard partition will be wiped.
If you are wiping from CWM Recovery then only data and cache partition will be wiped. sdcard partition will be intact.
I don't know rest of the answers as i own a wifi tab and Market is available here
Yes i have tried that touchscreen app but i didnt notice any difference tbh. I didnt have any sensitivtity issues tough maybe it's an issue on wifi tabs
Its very visible when you draw something like while using pen memo
Sent from my GT-P7510
1. Kies reckognises only stock ROM's. Overcome is modded.
2. Usualy yes. If you use multiCSC then you have 1st rom on the list installed. (experience from my SGS and zillion of flashing)
3. No, nothing at all. It's "%&#@%$£" anyway.
4. No need. Root device, use Market enabler from market, fake provider to T-mobile and that is it. But only if your country is on google checkout list. If it is not, your credit card will not be accepted.
5. On SGS I haven't notice any significant changes.
6. No. I have P1010 and I think I'll get me one P7510, so I don't know the device yet. For now I can't suggest nothing.
7. Answered. But warning, if you change CSC all settings are going to stock. Including apps.
stenc55 said:
1. Kies reckognises only stock ROM's. Overcome is modded.
2. Usualy yes. If you use multiCSC then you have 1st rom on the list installed. (experience from my SGS and zillion of flashing)
3. No, nothing at all. It's "%&#@%$£" anyway.
4. No need. Root device, use Market enabler from market, fake provider to T-mobile and that is it. But only if your country is on google checkout list. If it is not, your credit card will not be accepted.
5. On SGS I haven't notice any significant changes.
6. No. I have P1010 and I think I'll get me one P7510, so I don't know the device yet. For now I can't suggest nothing.
7. Answered. But warning, if you change CSC all settings are going to stock. Including apps.
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thanks for your clear response. turkey is on the google checkout list, in fact i've been using it since last year. i tried market enabler before, i faked my provider to T-mobile as you said and finally i could access US market but still it didn't allow me to purchase anything although i purchased many software from google in past
I allso have problem with my P1010 (wifi only). I can't search or download anything. But I can buy whatever I want for my SGS (weird). So I buy and download to phone and transfer it to tab.
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thanks for your clear response. turkey is on the google checkout list, in fact i've been using it since last year. i tried market enabler before, i faked my provider to T-mobile as you said and finally i could access US market but still it didn't allow me to purchase anything although i purchased many software from google in past
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Do you have an android phone? Use market enabler on there to purchase your apps. They should then be available to you when you click 'my apps' in market (listed at the bottom under heading installed apps) from your tab. Install from there.
Most of the bloatware included by the phone is reinstalled magically after a device reset (wipe).
In order to delete it forever, you need to edit the file /data/.OP/app-enabled-conf.json
I attach a file that removes all bloatware (added the txt extension in order to upload here).
* Note: Searched if this info is already published here but not located. If this is know already, please delete the thread.
* Note 2: I recommend to backup your app-enabled-conf.json file before edit it...
very useful, thanks.... could you list what is removed by this ???
557953 said:
very useful, thanks.... could you list what is removed by this ???
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Sorry, updated mine and not preserved the original contents...
please give moar info about this solution
Hello. Since I have unrooted LG G3 F400S (korean version) this solution is very helpful. I want to get rid of all korean apps without rooting my phone.
So I've switched to LG phone mode in setting of my phone, via MyPhoneExplorer looked in folder data\.OP\ - but it's empty! there is no app-enable-conf.json. Next problem-how I could set rw-r--r-- rights to this file without root?
Thanks a lot for help, sorry for bad english, I'm just a casual user not droid guru, so I cant solve this questions by myself. Have a nice day.:laugh:
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So I've switched to LG phone mode in setting of my phone, via MyPhoneExplorer looked in folder data\.OP\ - but it's empty! there is no app-enable-conf.json.
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I don't have this file either. Got a rooted G3, using Root Explorer, show hidden files enabled - nothing in the data folder
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I noticed that when you upgrade the software via PC Suite, it will check that all pre-installed apps are present before it will proceed. Even the ones I froze using Titanium backup I have to unfreeze them before PC Suite will proceed with the software upgrade. So I am guessing that if you do this, you can kiss goodbye to ever upgrading your software.
Seifer1975 said:
Warning
I noticed that when you upgrade the software via PC Suite, it will check that all pre-installed apps are present before it will proceed. Even the ones I froze using Titanium backup I have to unfreeze them before PC Suite will proceed with the software upgrade. So I am guessing that if you do this, you can kiss goodbye to ever upgrading your software.
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wtf? so how should I delete this korean apps? I thought that solution in this topic will help or, at least, I can root handset and kill this apps but forget about OTA updates....:crying:
Actually you can just freeze them with Titanium Backup
Hello guys
I just discovered a small trick on how to delete bloatware which came with the phone. Or I hope I discovered it. I have a G935F from a german carrier called o2. It has no root-rights and is stock. It came with various apps such as "hrs hotels", some o2 apps, an app to install a game called "Empire: Four Kingdoms" and so on...
I believe it was only possible to deactivate and not to deinstall these apps when I tried to deinstall them.
Fortunately I was able to deinstall with "My Files" from Samsung which is already installed on your phone. At the very bottom is written "Storage Usage". There you will find the window "User data". Click on "Detail" and now on "Apps". There you go....
Maybe you guys can check if I am right and you can deinstall this way apps you wasn't able to deinstall before. Unfortunately I already deinstalled all my bloatware and now I don't know if they really are only possible to deinstall this way.
Sometimes carrier bloat is installed in the data partition where they can be uninstalled. I think you'll find that Samsung apps and services cannot be uninstalled this way. That's because they reside in the system partition.
Sunfl4sh said:
Hello guys
I just discovered a small trick on how to delete bloatware which came with the phone. Or I hope I discovered it. I have a G935F from a german carrier called o2. It has no root-rights and is stock. It came with various apps such as "hrs hotels", some o2 apps, an app to install a game called "Empire: Four Kingdoms" and so on...
I believe it was only possible to deactivate and not to deinstall these apps when I tried to deinstall them.
Fortunately I was able to deinstall with "My Files" from Samsung which is already installed on your phone. At the very bottom is written "Storage Usage". There you will find the window "User data". Click on "Detail" and now on "Apps". There you go....
Maybe you guys can check if I am right and you can deinstall this way apps you wasn't able to deinstall before. Unfortunately I already deinstalled all my bloatware and now I don't know if they really are only possible to deinstall this way.
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AT&T US version does not have access to details under Storage Usage. Thanks for the tip.
The US T-Mobile version does have it, but unfortunately it only shows the apps that I have installed, not any of the carrier bloatware.