hey guys, i ve tried deleting the vvm-signed.apk in root explorer, and even though it shows that it was deleted, once i refresh its right there again.
i have stopped the the app from running in the background, and tried again, but still no luck.
Any suggestions?
Thanks!
You will have to do it with ADB or Terminal Emulator for now. Root Explorer is not allowing rw to /system yet.
What should I change the title of the sticky at the top of the thread to? It says read before posting...
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Broken said:
You will have to do it with ADB or Terminal Emulator for now. Root Explorer is not allowing rw to /system yet.
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Yep did it in terminal emulator and was able to delete. Worked great.
regarding root explorer not provideding RW access in system folder... i had no problem removing other apps in system/apps?
My apologies didn't realize I was in general section...
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I had no problem removing VVM and other system/app files with root explorer.
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I can't seem to figure out how to remove stock apps using adb? Can anyone list the commands needed to do this?
adb remount
adb shell rm /system/app/YourApplicationHere.apk
cloudedice said:
adb remount
adb shell rm /system/app/YourApplicationHere.apk
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Does this completely remove the app? I mean in particular the listing in the app drawer, as well as in the "Manage Apps" section (if applicable). Also where will app data be stored, if used?
Thanks
yes, completely.
use "adb shell ls -1 /system/app/" to find out the exact name of the app you want to delete, it's caps sensitive.
you can try these 2 programs to remove apps
you should try using android commander or droid explorer. search for them in the forums. they are free and help out a lot.
+ For Droid Explorer: http://de.codeplex.com/ I use this and it is pretty handy. Though you can just be lazy like I usually am and just uninstall apps via Titanium Backup. I haven't tried Android Commander (yet, but maybe I should...) but in interest of being fair, you can find it here: http://handheld.softpedia.com/get/Desktop-and-Shell/Windows/Android-Commander-93099.shtml and the official site is here, but didn't find it very well laid out (no offense PanPiotr...): http://androidcommander.com/
One other thing if you want to backup the app to your sd use cp /system/apps/appnname /sdcard/backup/appname
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Sorry to ask such a noob question, but I just ran Unrevoked 3 and unrevoked forever. Everything seemed to work correctly, but when I try and run androind commander to delete files it says I need root permissions. I saw the superuser permissions icon in my app list, but when I click it nothing happens. Did I miss something?
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Sorry to ask such a noob question, but I just ran Unrevoked 3 and unrevoked forever. Everything seemed to work correctly, but when I try and run androind commander to delete files it says I need root permissions. I saw the superuser permissions icon in my app list, but when I click it nothing happens. Did I miss something?
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do you use other apps (setcpu, etc) that require Superuser permissions? any issues with those? if you do have other apps that have SU permissions, then uninstall/reinstall Android Commander... it should then request permission again.
if neither situation applies... use the directions above to remove the Superuser.apk file from /system/app and then go to this thread and download the new Superuser app
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=682828
Im new to the mt4g and im trying to remove the bloatware from my girlfriends phone. So i installed visionary and got temp root. I checked the box that was suppose to make the system r/w. I downloaded linda file manager went to system/app and tried to delete some bloat and the phone is telling me its still read only. Now I dont need perm root, and im not going to flash a new rom for her I just want to remove the bloat. Can someone please help, oh and she got the ota 2.2.1.
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Im new to the mt4g and im trying to remove the bloatware from my girlfriends phone. So i installed visionary and got temp root. I checked the box that was suppose to make the system r/w. I downloaded linda file manager went to system/app and tried to delete some bloat and the phone is telling me its still read only. Now I dont need perm root, and im not going to flash a new rom for her I just want to remove the bloat. Can someone please help, oh and she got the ota 2.2.1.
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I believe you need s-off with perm root. Or else the apps will come back each time you restart. But dont quote me on this
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don't need perm root... if you have S=Off and temp root you can do
adb remount
or open a terminal and do
mount -o rw,remount -t ext3 /dev/block/mmcblk0p25 /system
Then remove any offending .apk files from /system/app. Upon rebooting, you will no longer have rw access to system and you won't be rooted either, but the programs will be gone. You may want to go the simpler route of temp rooting and installing Titanium Backup then uninstalling them through that.
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don't need perm root... if you have S=Off and temp root you can do
adb remount
or open a terminal and do
mount -o rw,remount -t ext3 /dev/block/mmcblk0p25 /system
Then remove any offending .apk files from /system/app. Upon rebooting, you will no longer have rw access to system and you won't be rooted either, but the programs will be gone. You may want to go the simpler route of temp rooting and installing Titanium Backup then uninstalling them through that.
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Thanks for the response. Im pretty sure I have S=off because ive got titanium backup and cashe mate installed and both ask and have recieved super user permision. But when I fire up titanium it doesnt show any of my apps so im gonna try to remount through terminal emulator. Thanks for the terminal commands.
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jayprime said:
Thanks for the response. Im pretty sure I have S=off because ive got titanium backup and cashe mate installed and both ask and have recieved super user permision. But when I fire up titanium it doesnt show any of my apps so im gonna try to remount through terminal emulator. Thanks for the terminal commands.
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Click the problems button at bottom install busybox
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mftek said:
Click the problems button at bottom install busybox
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This solved my problem, thank you.
jayprime said:
This solved my problem, thank you.
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No problem
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Right now I'm fully unlocked/rooted, but I'm wondering how any of you might have been able to successfully remove/uninstall stock apps? Obviously if this was on my N1 I'd just use TB, but as I'm sure others have found TB is currently unable to detect the apps (unless someone has gotten it to work??).
Thanks, hope someone has a suggestion!
I was able to uninstall them using Better Terminal Emulator. The code is pretty simple:
su
cd /system/app
mv Cordy.apk Cordy.apkb
mv DungeonDefenders.apk DungeonDefenders.apkb
exit
exit
This only changes the file type so the don't show up. If you want true uninstall (irreversible) use:
su
cd /system/app
rm Cordy.apk
rm DungeonDefenders.apk
exit
exit
If you want to know file names in the system apps folder, use:
cd /system/app
ls
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alexdw369 said:
I was able to uninstall them using Better Terminal Emulator. The code is pretty simple:
su
/system/app
mv Cordy.apk Cordy.apkb
mv DungeonDefenders.apk DungeonDefenders.apkb
exit
exit
This only changes the file type so the don't show up. If you want true uninstall (irreversible) use:
su
/system/app
rm Cordy.apk
rm DungeonDefenders.apk
exit
exit
If you want to know file names in the system apps folder, use:
/system/app
ls
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Ok, just tried this with another terminal emulator, but after entering "/system/app" I get "permission denied". Though it did show that I had superuser permissions after entering su.
I use root explorer. You just click mount r/w and delete or rename or move just like on your computer
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.speedsoftware.rootexplorer&feature=search_result
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I use root explorer. You just click mount r/w and delete or rename or move just like on your computer :]
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Is there a free app that can do the same thing?
Root uninstaller
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.rootuninstaller.free
LPHS said:
Root uninstaller
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.rootuninstaller.free
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Thanks a bunch.
would someone be so kind as to post a list of apps that are safe to remove?
derekstory said:
would someone be so kind as to post a list of apps that are safe to remove?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1341558
[Updated 9/11] Bloadware Freeze List
Instead of deleting it just freeze it. If you want it without all the bloatware just flash a rom.
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I have a question regarding the adb push command. Can the same thing be accomplished by moving files with root explorer? For example, adb push randomfile.xxx system/data, can I just move the file to system/data with root explorer? Sorry if my command lines are incorrect, im going off memory. Thanks
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I have a question regarding the adb push command. Can the same thing be accomplished by moving files with root explorer? For example, adb push randomfile.xxx system/data, can I just move the file to system/data with root explorer? Sorry if my command lines are incorrect, im going off memory. Thanks
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Yes you can do the same thing with any thing like Super Manager, root Explorer or Android Commander.
Thanks for the reply
I (without heeding the warnings) decided it would be a good idea to delete certain apps (including Hero of Sparta, Lets Golf, etc.) once I got my tablet rooted. Luckily, there are two A500's in my household, so I was able to copy the /system/app directory from the other untouched tablet.
Problem is, I can't seem to copy the directory (or any apps from it) into my tablet. I've used both ASTRO and File Manager HD, but in both, the 'paste' command is greyed out. It's as if I don't have the necessary permissions.
So, what's going on?
did you set the Read-Write permission on that directory?
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No, thanks for the reminder.
Upon attempting to edit permissions, though, using a terminal emulator, I get an error after typing this:
Code:
su
cd /system/app
chmod 777 /system/app
And the error I get is:
"Unable to chmod /system/app: Read-only file system"
Zen_Jackal said:
No, thanks for the reminder.
Upon attempting to edit permissions, though, using a terminal emulator, I get an error after typing this:
Code:
su
cd /system/app
chmod 777 /system/app
And the error I get is:
"Unable to chmod /system/app: Read-only file system"
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Silly question, but do you have your system rooted?
Yes, I do. Using GingerBreak as I'm still waiting on that 3.1 update
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Yes, I do. Using GingerBreak as I'm still waiting on that 3.1 update
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OK, then try a file explorer like Root Explorer and you should be able to set the rights ro R/W and copy your files over.
Root Explorer worked like a charm. I'm suprised File Manager HD doesn't perform those functions. I got a good feeling when I saw that Root Explorer was requesting superuser permission.
Zen_Jackal said:
Root Explorer worked like a charm. I'm suprised File Manager HD doesn't perform those functions. I got a good feeling when I saw that Root Explorer was requesting superuser permission.
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Glad to hear that worked. Root Explorer is what I use. Have been for over a year. I think File MAnager HD can also do it, but it is not as straight forward ad Root Explorer. Have fun.
BTW the permission setting 0777 means anyone can access it (or any other application), for the sake of having a better security the permissions should be changed to 445 so only root can access and execute those files (I'm not sure if APKs are considered excutables if they are not the 444 will be the right setting)
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