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how do i remove blockbuster? etc? do i have to root?
sorry for asking dumb question. i am new to android and a new verzion customer

IF you've rooted your phone, then the easiest way is to buy Root Explorer (trust me it's worth the couple bucks) and navigate to /system/app and find blockbuster.apk or whatever it's called. Click mount r/w and longpress, then delete it. Or rename it to .bak instead of .apk
There is another way to do it using ADB, but if you're new to Android it's probably a bit more complicated than buying the app. If you wanna know how to do it on adb just let me know.
edit: Also, welcome to the Android side.

lol thanks....
i think i already rooted. im using DroidXRoot to rooted the driod x. i just install root explorer and its not working.
blockbuster.apk cannot be renamed because the file system is read-only.

Do you guys know where the files for the bloatware 3G Hotspot are? I would prefer to use wifi tether vs the included app.
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Hide it then. You don't HAVE to use it.
Also when you get the read only message, as was previously stated, you have to mount it as r/w rather than read only.
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3g hotspot is mynet.apk
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GiantsFan91 said:
lol thanks....
i think i already rooted. im using DroidXRoot to rooted the driod x. i just install root explorer and its not working.
blockbuster.apk cannot be renamed because the file system is read-only.
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Press mount r/w in the upper right hand corner or root explorer.
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Just watch out what you delete...I wasn't able to update to froyo because it was missing system apps. I ended up having to reinstall the system apps and resetting all of the permissions.
Now I just use LauncherPro to hide stuff. If you are dead set on removing them though, I am sure most of us would recommend only renaming the apk files instead of deleting. While you can definitely reinstall them, it tends to be a pain. Also, I heard that removing some apps would cause a boot loop. Haven't experienced it myself, but something to watch out for I guess.

Use launcher pro to hide as well
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inzandity said:
Just watch out what you delete...I wasn't able to update to froyo because it was missing system apps. I ended up having to reinstall the system apps and resetting all of the permissions.
Now I just use LauncherPro to hide stuff. If you are dead set on removing them though, I am sure most of us would recommend only renaming the apk files instead of deleting. While you can definitely reinstall them, it tends to be a pain. Also, I heard that removing some apps would cause a boot loop. Haven't experienced it myself, but something to watch out for I guess.
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I accidentally deleted the Conversations.apk... for future reference how do you reinstall system apps and reset permissions?
Thanks in advance,
Brandon

Instead of renaming or deleting apps/bloatware, just use "Titanium Backup" donate version and you can freeze apps/bloatware so they don't load up. This way if you want to update the phone later, you don't have to worry about things you deleted that need to be on the phone for the update to work.

bsmac02 said:
I accidentally deleted the Conversations.apk... for future reference how do you reinstall system apps and reset permissions?
Thanks in advance,
Brandon
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This is the tutorial that I used below from android forums
http://androidforums.com/droid-x-al...w-reinstall-system-apps-_as_-system-apps.html

Problem with deleting files

greetings all,
I'll try and keep this simple.
Using root explorer I browse to \system\app and mount the drive as R/W. Any file I delete here (footprints.apk, dcstock.apk) comes back after a reboot. Does anyone know why this may be happening? It forces me to remove apps/apks from roms before I flash because once it is on the phone it doesn't seem to want to go away.
I tried the same procedure using Astro file manager and ES Strongs file explorer. It goes through the steps and deletes the file.
Rooted using unrevoked 3 about a few months ago if that helps.

Try titanium backup to delete/uninstall.
I couldn't get rid of google search that came with custom rom, and couldn't uninstall it normally. Used titanium back up to uninstall it, and it's gone now.

achllles said:
Try titanium backup to delete/uninstall.
I couldn't get rid of google search that came with custom rom, and couldn't uninstall it normally. Used titanium back up to uninstall it, and it's gone now.
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Titanium uninstalled it. I rebooted..its back again lol.

xArmenx said:
Titanium uninstalled it. I rebooted..its back again lol.
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is this an odex or deodex rom... you may need to remove more than just one apk if its and odex rom...

Just heard back from another dev. It appears that my NAND is not unlocked. close thread please but fyi for other users who used unrevoked 3 back in the day.

Running CM7 and I want to upgrade to the new swype. How do I uninstall the old one?

the problem is I installed it using ROM manager so i dont have the file on my sd card. anyone know how to remove the old swype?

If you have Titanium Backup you can uninstall if from there and then use Root Explorer to delete libSwypeCore.so from /system/lib. Reboot, then use the Swype Installer to install the latest.

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If you have Titanium Backup you can uninstall if from there and then use Root Explorer to delete libSwypeCore.so from /system/lib. Reboot, then use the Swype Installer to install the latest.[/QUOTE
got it thanks!
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For those that might have stumbled into this post, and don't have titanium, you can go into your settings-->manage applications and uninstall it the normal way as well.

princearic said:
For those that might have stumbled into this post, and don't have titanium, you can go into your settings-->manage applications and uninstall it the normal way as well.
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True. And the libSwypeCore.so file will still need to be deleted manually before Swype will install from Swype Installer I believe.

Open file manager
Search Swype
Delete
It's in the guide I made too

Says I am out of space and can't install apk when I have 800+mb left, why?

I'm not even installing a game, just another app that takes a few mb's.
I go into storage and see I have 800mb left.
What's the problem?
it says: "_____ couldn't be installed. Free up some space and try again."

i have faced this problem, try to uninstall the app u install before this message
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i'm actually having problem with only one app- vplayer.
can anyone help?
I can install other apps no problem. I'm trying to download vplayer from the play market, and it just wouldn't install. It says not sufficient storage, but I do have sufficient storage, and I can install other apps no problem.
I had vplayer previously, but uninstall it, is there anyplace I can clear the data? this is quite frustrating

You can try deleting the .odex file for that app under /data/app (I think you might need a root explorer)

Cryingmoose said:
You can try deleting the .odex file for that app under /data/app (I think you might need a root explorer)
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if you are rooted, otherwise
open Terminal
Code:
su
cd /data
cd /app
ls
rm (packagename.odex)
ls will allow u to see the list of all the files in that folder and help u type the exact name with ease.

Just download lucky patcher it will automatically remove unused odex files

Cryingmoose said:
You can try deleting the .odex file for that app under /data/app (I think you might need a root explorer)
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Just log-in to say thank you! It worked for me! :laugh:

Cryingmoose said:
You can try deleting the .odex file for that app under /data/app (I think you might need a root explorer)
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Worked for me. Posting to let everyone know this works.
Thanks.

Having an issue with memory as well.. The amount of data I have doesn't equal what its says I have left.. Running cm 10.1 rc2 where has all the space gone? I'd this a memory leak?
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Hassaan.W said:
Just download lucky patcher it will automatically remove unused odex files
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Excellent fool-proof way of solving the problem! Thanks!

Hassaan.W said:
Just download lucky patcher it will automatically remove unused odex files
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I had no idea that would work. Bingo! Solved that error for me. =-}

Another reason to love Lucky Patcher, thanks.

Cryingmoose said:
You can try deleting the .odex file for that app under /data/app (I think you might need a root explorer)
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Worked for me too..

Getting error can't install app not enough space.

Hi I AM getting error's that I can't install apps or update apps because there is insufficient space.
The only way I get any thing to install is to push them via root explorer and set the permissions accordingly, as you see from screen shot I have plenty of internal space as regards system space there is approx 200mbs free.
Anybody.know how to fix it.
Thanks for any help.
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Hmmm, have you got lucky patcher installed?
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leelaa said:
Hmmm, have you got lucky patcher installed?
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Not that I AM aware.I am on stock rom but rooted.
If I need lucky patcher do you have link or is it available on the pay store.
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This happens when there's an odex file of the apk you're installing is still present in the system.

Do you use titanium backup? Sometimes there is an Odex file you need to delete
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Billchen0014 said:
This happens when there's an odex file of the apk you're installing is still present in the system.
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Thanks never thought of this.
kilometers4 said:
Do you use titanium backup? Sometimes there is an Odex file you need to delete
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When ever I install app I 1st try install like normal app, then when this fails,I use root explorer to move the app and set permissions.
I have noticed the odex files is it safe to delete? or do I need to move odex file then after install move odex back?
Is there away to deodex without running into probs,I AM new to n7 but not to android.
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zolaisugly said:
Thanks never thought of this.
When ever I install app I 1st try install like normal app, then when this fails,I use root explorer to move the app and set permissions.
I have noticed the odex files is it safe to delete? or do I need to move odex file then after install move odex back?
Is there away to deodex without running into probs,I AM new to n7 but not to android.
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I've heard that you have to delete the Odex file. I would copy it first just in case but I'd give it a try
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Update it just seems to be gapps that are giving the issue I have deleted any gapp odex file from system and cleared any remaining files from data. Cleaned dalvik cache can now install apps from play store but not gapps
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leelaa said:
Hmmm, have you got lucky patcher installed?
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I have the same problem, and I do have LuckyPatcher installed, yes.
Billchen0014 said:
This happens when there's an odex file of the apk you're installing is still present in the system.
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The apk I'm trying to install was just added to the phone. How can there be an Odex file for an apk that's never been installed on the system? Where would I find this Odex file?
kilometers4 said:
Do you use titanium backup? Sometimes there is an Odex file you need to delete
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I do use TItanium backup, but I don't see why there would be an Odex file for an app that has never been installed. I found tons of Odex files when I searched with Root Explorer, but none that seemed relevent to the apk I'm trying to install.
Any help?