I have searched many forums and websites regarding removing bloatware and I am finding many inconsistencies. Some posts simply say "do that through adb" and others give pretty good step by step instructions. While they are generally about the same, they don't always match up. Some mention the unmount in the recovery menu, some mention unmounting in adb, some don't mention unmounting at all. Should there be a remount when the uninstall/removal is complete? I've only seen one mention of that.
Is there a proven and popular route for doing this with a Liberated (R010) Aria that is running Dark Tremor A2SD? Looking to remove Peep, FM Radio, Footprints, Friend Stream, Latitude, and Talk.
I'm not looking to be spoon fed, I just want to know what to do so I do it correctly.
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I have searched many forums and websites regarding removing bloatware and I am finding many inconsistencies. Some posts simply say "do that through adb" and others give pretty good step by step instructions. While they are generally about the same, they don't always match up. Some mention the unmount in the recovery menu, some mention unmounting in adb, some don't mention unmounting at all. Should there be a remount when the uninstall/removal is complete? I've only seen one mention of that.
Is there a proven and popular route for doing this with a Liberated (R010) Aria that is running Dark Tremor A2SD? Looking to remove Peep, FM Radio, Footprints, Friend Stream, Latitude, and Talk.
I'm not looking to be spoon fed, I just want to know what to do so I do it correctly.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=735255
Thats the way i do it. Its as simple as it gets and i havent had a single problem using that method. Just follow the directions in the first post.
edit: oh and its mentioned further down in that thread, but remember that when removing apps via adb that everything is case sensitive when typing.
Do I need to rm the associated .odex?
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Do I need to rm the associated .odex?
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Yea. When I was running the stock rom I would remove the .odex as well.
Thanks for your reply. That is kinda the point I was making in my op. Some say rm the odex, some don't. Waiting for a consensus on that and a few other points.
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What would it be like if everyone started a new thread in Development everytime they had a question that had nothing to do with development, or could be answered by searching?
What would it be like if developers published instructions on how to use their developments? What would it be like if search didn't produce so many different answers to the same question? What would it be like if people responded to questions with solutions instead of more questions? What would it be like if "Senior Members" helped a new member by providing links or references? What would it be like if a contributor helped steer a wayward noob in the right direction?
What would it be like? Probably less hostility.
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Thanks for your reply. That is kinda the point I was making in my op. Some say rm the odex, some don't. Waiting for a consensus on that and a few other points.
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yea if you remove the .apk you no longer need its associated .odex. The only issues you will run into is removing an app from the list you shouldnt have Of the list of apps in your original post the only ones I didnt try removing were Lattitude and Talk. The others I removed without any issues. But if you do a nandroid backup before you remove em then you can test it out without any risk.
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I have had ABSOLUTELY NOTHING to do with the creation of this app, but I follow this guy on Deviant Art, he is constantly coming up with useful things for windows, I had a look today and I found this and though people may find this useful:
WinADB: A Frontend for “adb” Command for Google Android Mobile Phones
This quote is taken from: HERE
If you have a Google Android mobile phone, you might be already knowing about "adb" command which is used to flash mobile phones, installing applications, copying files, etc.
This command is provided using a command-line and doesn't have any GUI.
Our friend "Solo-Dev" @ DA has created a frontend for this command so that you can take all advantages of "adb" command easily and quickly.
"WinADB" is a frontend for "adb" command used for Google Android mobile phones. All the required files you will need are included in the ZIP file. It also includes the required usb drivers for your PC.
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Links:
Solo-Dev on Deviant Art
WinADB on Deviant Art
I have attached the files below also.
Enjoy
Good find for users of this forum!
Droid Explorer from http://de.codeplex.com does exactly this and much more with GUI.
Thank you Mystic for the find ...
and thanks to memin for his suggestion as well.....some people appreciate it
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This site is about sharing information not a competition of who posted the best information,
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thats my point...i was posting an alternative and got shot down
As it CLEARLY says in the first post i had nothing to do with this app i was just posting it for everyone enjoyment as i knew the dev is very good and his previous apps that i have used reflect this.
so no my response was fine.
MG
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thats my point...i was posting an alternative and got shot down
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where and by what did you got shot down?
hebbe said:
where and by what did you got shot down?
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exactly!
i think you're exaggerating it a bit. memin respectfully shared what he knows. if anything, you did that with your comments about his contribution to the community. i saw on several occasions he helped people with providing feedback and instructions etc.
looks like somebody found something cool the 'adb app' then some one post a alternative app , then the op gets offended , ...to the op ...i understand what you are saying , but i dont think he really meant to show you up , and isee you do what i do ...look up people stats to see who your dealing with ..but dont be so harsh on the boy ..lol
calm down mobilebuddha thats not the way to do it , i promise ....let it go
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I have 300 (three hundred) posts helping people. Search my username for POSTS, not threads. You have no idea who you are blaming.
As always my intentions were helping out the community. Both apps do similar things and people may use whatever suits them best. The other app may have better functions and simplicity. In the end, the goal is to share our knowledge so everbody gets benefit. The response by the OP is VERY wrong.
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memin1857 said:
I have 300 (three hundred) posts helping people. Search my username for POSTS, not threads. You have no idea who you are blaming.
As always my intentions were helping out the community. Both apps do similar things and people may use whatever suits them best. The other app may have better functions and simplicity. In the end, the goal is to share our knowledge so everbody gets benefit. The response by the OP is VERY wrong.
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I think that maybe if you wouldn't have used the caps, you may have come out a little less strong.
@Mystic,
I agree with Thatruth here, I don't think memin meant anything bad, just posted with emphasis that the post shouldn't have had in the first place. I edited his comment (removed the caps) and deleted your post so that this thread can get back on topic. Please guys, keep it that way... there is no reason to be fighting over something like this.
@memin,
While alternatives are always welcome, you nearly hijacked Mystic's thread here. Next time, if you need to share something, please do it in your own thread. You will not be flamed as long as you post in the right section
Now, guys... play nice.
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I think that maybe if you wouldn't have used the caps, you may have come out a little less strong.
@Mystic,
I agree with Thatruth here, I don't think memin meant anything bad, just posted with emphasis that the post shouldn't have had in the first place. I edited his comment (removed the caps) and deleted your post so that this thread can get back on topic. Please guys, keep it that way... there is no reason to be fighting over something like this.
@memin,
While alternatives are always welcome, you nearly hijacked Mystic's thread here. Next time, if you need to share something, please do it in your own thread. You will not be flamed as long as you post in the right section
Now, guys... play nice.
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This thinking seems to be common on XDA from what I can tell and it seems flawed. Lets say for example someone is searching for ADB interface apps or by name for either of these apps it would greatly be helpful to read this post and see there is a better option available and that the general opinion is one app may be better then the other. If we can't respond to a thread with facts or opinions you end up seriously crippling the information sharing ability and quality of information on this site.
Sorry to carry this on further in this thread but I really think this is something for you to consider changing your mind about and maybe others who have posted might feel the same way.
i read a thread, which i cant seem to find any more, about 'rooting' your android so that you can download any app for free.
there was two ways i read that it can be done, 1)downloading this app in the market, then just clicking a button in the app which then 'jailbreaks' or 'roots' your android and 2) installing it via USB..
does anyone know what the app is called?
or if someone can recall where this thread is, it would be greatly appreciated. Thanx in advanced!
Ummm no.
Getting things for free is not what we like to talk about round here (if you exclude ROMs etc ). It is sometimes known as warez... or even theft.
Rooting is nothing to do with this. Very simply, rooting it is the process by which you can gain administrative access to your phone and enable options and configurability that you otherwise couldn't get. It also allows you to install certain apps that do not work on non-rooted phones. Most of the Android ROMs in the HD2 section are already rooted.
Ummm okay. Don't know what the above reply was about. You're looking for this (or similar)...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=833953
I can never find it on the market, so I always get it from here.
Hope it helps
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Ummm okay. Don't know what the above reply was about. You're looking for this (or similar)...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=833953
I can never find it on the market, so I always get it from here.
Hope it helps
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the reply that you mentioned is about the comment the OP made about thinking that you can get any app for free when rooting, nobnut was just mentioning not to ask about getting free paid apps.
^ ya I just read that thread about not asking for free apps, so this thread not need to be expounded
But thanx for the comments anyways. This forum is extremely useful, and i don't want to jeopardize my status on it!
Good thing you could realize it that fast. Most of us realize it before joining. Good job anyway!
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the reply that you mentioned is about the comment the OP made about thinking that you can get any app for free when rooting, nobnut was just mentioning not to ask about getting free paid apps.
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Oops - my bad! I didn't notice he'd asked to download any app "for free".
Apologies to nobnut
No worries.
Alot of people are asking how to flash cyanogenmod and/or complaining about not havig google apps. So here we go.
If you want ext4, get cwm3, it is alot simpler that way.
1)download the rom, kernal for the file system you have and gapps and put them on the root of your sd card
2)boot into cwm
3)wipe data/factory reset 3 times, wipe cache 3 times and finaly go to advanced and wipe dalvik 3 times
4) go to install zip from sd and choose the rom, not the kernal or gapps
5)choose install another zip and choose the kernal (your screen may flash)
6)choose install another zip and choose gapps
7 )reboot (may take a while on first boot. Five minutes max.)
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Yes, just what we needed, a vague tutorial with awful grammar.
EDIT Well, without bumping the thread: amazing I got jumped on for this. There's a difference between "being a ****" and commenting on obvious facts.
OP clearly wanted to make a tutorial for installing Cyanogenmod... but doesn't care enough to use the shift key, format the text, or explain the steps. Most of the confusion comes from not knowing how to execute these broad individual steps, so why not clarify them?
I was only less than nice when posting because I felt like the first is not much different than the other threads. It is not the result of hard work, but looks more like a slapped-down response by someone tired of explaining the same thing over and over.
I could have been clearer, but don't regret what I said. If this minimal effort justified a whole thread (especially if it's to be stickied) there would be 1000 halfassed tutorials covering the first few pages by now. I appreciate the intent of OP, but the result shows he doesn't really care.
It's weird, because I'm not one of the "should have searched instead of making a new topic" hater... but seeing a new thread that aims to deliver without taking the time to do it right did bother me.
AndrewZorn said:
Yes, just what we needed, a vague tutorial with awful grammar.
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how about that instead of letting everyone how much this annoys you, you write up a tutorial, instead of jumping all over the guy
WTF is wrong with the Epic forums? Come the **** on people, let's stop flaming each other over stupid ****.
God I miss the Kaiser days...
Thanks OP.
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Thanks for the post man it's much appreciated. I've been thinking about moving over to CM for a bit of time.
Is there any way to get 4G working yet? I checked the search box and came across a few people that said ti was in the process...
marcusant said:
Alot of people are asking how to flash cyanogenmod and/or complaining about not havig google apps. So here we go.
If you want ext4, get cwm3, it is alot simpler that way.
1)download the rom, kernal for the file system you have and gapps and put them on the root of your sd card
2)boot into cwm
3)wipe data/factory reset 3 times, wipe cache 3 times and finaly go to advanced and wipe dalvik 3 times
4) go to install zip from sd and choose the rom, not the kernal or gapps
5)choose install another zip and choose the kernal (your screen may flash)
6)choose install another zip and choose gapps
7 )reboot (may take a while on first boot. Five minutes max.)
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AndrewZorn said:
Yes, just what we needed, a vague tutorial with awful grammar.
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Right on! Thanks OP. Much appreciated man.
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Is there any way to get 4G working yet? I checked the search box and came across a few people that said ti was in the process...
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Sorry but our 4g is a bit different than the Evo, and is going to take some time to work out. Some of the best where working on the Evo to make it work and it took almost 5 months to get it semi solid and with 2.2 we can only hope for the best with 4g with Cyanogen.
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Is there any way to get 4G working yet? I checked the search box and came across a few people that said ti was in the process...
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Unfortunately there's no 4G yet. Someone can correct me but I believe the devs need the froyo source first.
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Thanks mr. OP.
And for everyone who shudders at "kernal" instead of "kernel" .. me too its gonna be ok.
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nerdtaco said:
WTF is wrong with the Epic forums? Come the **** on people, let's stop flaming each other over stupid ****.
God I miss the Kaiser days...
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Yeah.. I seriously agree.. We'd be a great community if there wasn't so many negative people.
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WTF is wrong with the Epic forums? Come the **** on people, let's stop flaming each other over stupid ****.
God I miss the Kaiser days...
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I can understand flaming/negativeness towards OP's with less than common sense post, but "i'm more forum OG than you/more technically inclined" attitude some of these not so new members are replying with is deconstructive/emotionally immature.
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Rather than bash people who don't measure up to your personal standards for contributions in this forum, show them how you do it.
was thinking about giving cyanogen a go,guess its pretty stable now,no reason not too
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I don't think I've ever seen you contribute.. so instead of being a troll why not post useful info or just don't post at all?
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Great post! Thanks. Simple, easy to understand. hope this helps folks.
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...typical prick. We've been getting alot of those. Some people just flame the **** out of other's inability to search.. but this guy takes the cake of cockdom.
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...typical prick. We've been getting alot of those. Some people just flame the **** out of other's inability to search.. but this guy takes the cake of cockdom.
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Just ignore them completely the post will die out eventually
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Alright, There is a lot of useless posting in this thread. I'm going to sound like your Grandmother but, "If you don't have anything nice to say, don't say anything at all"
Now, everyone be nice or I'll start handing out bans.
Thank you.
Have a great day.
First, I did search for the above question and got no hits. Which is a puzzle, but there you are.
Anyway, there are tons of useless clutter apps in my myTouch 4G apps folder, none of which can be removed by dragging to the trash can.
If anyone can point me to a way to delete them I would be most appreciative.
Tom
Root it.. then use titanium backup.
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camalus said:
Root it.. then use titanium backup.
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Thanks for the reply, but as you may have guessed, I am new at this, thus "root it" does not mean a lot to me.
By the way, saying "root it" to a bunch of Aussies might get you a few laughs in mixed company.
If you can direct me to any site or method with step-by-step procedures it would be a big help.
Tom
This is the easiest way
http://theunlockr.com/2010/12/10/how-to-temporarily-root-the-t-mobile-mytouch-4g-htc-glacier/
And titanium backup doesn't truly delete apps.
This method will tell you how
http://jaxov.com/2010/09/how-to-remove-stock-default-android-apps-easily/
But deleting the wrong thing will handicap the phone.
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i dont know why ppl just dont search the forums first...wow.
Rooting gives you a level of permissions that allow you to modify system files and play around with things in non-userspace. Relevant threads will have moer info on that, or you can peruse the Wiki (link up top).
Regarding the preinstalled apps, my advice is not to even bother deleting them. It's not entirely trivial to figure out what the phone needs to run, and you might find out later that something you removed all of a sudden is necessary again. Also, the stock ROM has frameworks and stuff installed by HTC that you can't get rid of anyway. I think it's much much easier to install a custom ROM that has all that stuff removed right from the start.
We call those apps "bloatware", I can't believe none of you told him this yet..... grankins post for s-off(he has two save the ultimate for if your having troubles) is the most affective, use his alternate method midway through his OP.
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First, I did search for the above question and got no hits. Which is a puzzle, but there you are.
Anyway, there are tons of useless clutter apps in my myTouch 4G apps folder, none of which can be removed by dragging to the trash can.
If anyone can point me to a way to delete them I would be most appreciative.
Tom
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We call those apps "bloatware", I can't believe none of you told him this yet..... grankins post for s-off(he has two save the ultimate for if your having troubles) is the most affective, use his alternate method midway through his OP.
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The reason i didn't mention the Ultimate Guide was he asked for the easiest method. That is not per-say the easiest method. But i know it's the most effective method.
I didn't suggest ultimate either, it was for a backup plan if no success..... I refuse to use gfree, as I have no need for it.
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i dont know why ppl just dont search the forums first...wow.
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"i dont know why ppl just dont" READ THE POST where it was stated that I DID a search that turned up nothing... "wow" back atcha. By the way, I would be happy to help out with some advice for you on spelling and punctuation. It would be at least as helpful as the advice you posted for me.
Tom
Thanks neidlinger, jdkoren and Mrdaviso for taking the time to help a newbie.
Now that I know the proper terminology, searching will be more effective too.
Tom
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Rooting gives you a level of permissions that allow you to modify system files and play around with things in non-userspace. Relevant threads will have moer info on that, or you can peruse the Wiki (link up top).
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Thanks, will do.
Regarding the preinstalled apps, my advice is not to even bother deleting them. It's not entirely trivial to figure out what the phone needs to run, and you might find out later that something you removed all of a sudden is necessary again. Also, the stock ROM has frameworks and stuff installed by HTC that you can't get rid of anyway. I think it's much much easier to install a custom ROM that has all that stuff removed right from the start.
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That is an option of course, but it even has several games installed as well as Amazon mp3 stores, Yahoo mail, Yahoo messenger, Rock Band, and other crapware I'll never use.
It is pretty unbelievable that T-mobile will not allow those things to be deleted (hence my original question).
Tom
I would root it, then install a custom ROM. 3 weeks ago I had no idea what root was either, but with the step by step walk through, I was able to do it with no issues. The development section will help you with basically everything you are trying to do.
This should help too....
http://lmgtfy.com/?q=how+to+root+mytouch+4g
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I have a themed facebook app, and I want to have the official one to do something since it is a little hard to see things with this theme. The apps are seen to be the same by the phone.
Is there a way I can have both apps installed at the same time? If I renamed the current app would it still work? Or what if I made one a system app?
Come on guys: nobody?
Going to bump this again
I kinda need this answered. Can anyone help?
I think it's time to go looking somewhere else for this. Have you tried the android software general forum? This question isn't specific to the DX. Or you could just TRY it and let us know what happens...
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I think it's time to go looking somewhere else for this. Have you tried the android software general forum? This question isn't specific to the DX. Or you could just TRY it and let us know what happens...
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Seeing as I did try it, and said so in the op (how else would I know they are seen as the same app?) I'm not sure where you're going with that. Also, admin or not, posting unhelpful is worse than not posting at all
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Seeing as I did try it, and said so in the op (how else would I know they are seen as the same app?) I'm not sure where you're going with that. Also, admin or not, posting unhelpful is worse than not posting at all
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I thought he was being helpful. If you post this question in the General section for ALL Android apps (again, this is not specific to our phone), there would be a larger group of people viewing the question. And I think when he said to try it, he already knew you tried installing both. But have you tried your own suggestion by renaming or making one a system app?
Not trying to be a smartass, just giving my interpretation on mrkite's post. I hope you find your answer, though!
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I thought he was being helpful. If you post this question in the General section for ALL Android apps (again, this is not specific to our phone), there would be a larger group of people viewing the question. And I think when he said to try it, he already knew you tried installing both. But have you tried your own suggestion by renaming or making one a system app?
Not trying to be a smartass, just giving my interpretation on mrkite's post. I hope you find your answer, though!
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The system app way still wouldn't work because android would still recognize them as the same app so it would not work
zwade01 said:
I thought he was being helpful. If you post this question in the General section for ALL Android apps (again, this is not specific to our phone), there would be a larger group of people viewing the question. And I think when he said to try it, he already knew you tried installing both. But have you tried your own suggestion by renaming or making one a system app?
Not trying to be a smartass, just giving my interpretation on mrkite's post. I hope you find your answer, though!
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What he said. It sounds like you're about out of options, though...