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Hide / Rename Apps from App Drawer?

Hi Guys,
There are certain apps that I would like to hide from the App Drawer in my Tab since my friends are literally all over the tab and snooping around in my messages or photos or even password protection apps. Could you tell me of any possibility of Hiding apps from the App drawer or probably RENAMING them to a less catchy title?
Your help is much appreciated,
cheers!

There's only two ways of doing this.....
1. Route your phone and then using a Root Explorer rename the App.
2. Use an alternative Home App.
If you use Launcher Pro one of the options it has is to hide Apps from the App Drawer.
You would have to go back through the menu to un-hide them but it might work for you.
Launcher Pro
Menu>Preferences>General>Hide Apps

Btw, you have ****ty friends...
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Put a password on your lockscreen.

Beards said:
There's only two ways of doing this.....
1. Route your phone and then using a Root Explorer rename the App.
2. Use an alternative Home App.
If you use Launcher Pro one of the options it has is to hide Apps from the App Drawer.
You would have to go back through the menu to un-hide them but it might work for you.
Launcher Pro
Menu>Preferences>General>Hide Apps
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Beards,
Thanks for the reply. Now, i have rooted my tab and currently on Roto JMI v2. I have installed root explorer. Could you please guide me how to change the name from within ROOT EXPLORER. I mean, the directory / path of the apps? I tried myself but no luck
Cheers & Much Appreciated!

You should be able to simply mount the system/app folder and rename the App in question.
Can you confirm you have done a reboot.
If so Root Explorer should work as normal.

Beards said:
You should be able to simply mount the system/app folder and rename the App in question.
Can you confirm you have done a reboot.
If so Root Explorer should work as normal.
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I have done a reboot, and can see various files in the root explorer along with the option to mount. But I am unable to see the apps that I have installed from the market. For example : Catch Notes is one app I installed but can't locate it in root explorer so that I can rename or modify it.
Cheers!

sahildeswal said:
I have done a reboot, and can see various files in the root explorer along with the option to mount. But I am unable to see the apps that I have installed from the market. For example : Catch Notes is one app I installed but can't locate it in root explorer so that I can rename or modify it.
Cheers!
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Did you do a search for the App?

Yes I searched for the app but doesnt show any results :-(
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sahildeswal said:
Yes I searched for the app but doesnt show any results :-(
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Sorry but if the App is not showing in a search you must have a problem with your rooting or the file manager.
Installed Apps would show in System/App

Easy work around if they aren't super tech savvy. Get launcherpro and hide the apps in question
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charliebrown1321 said:
Easy work around if they aren't super tech savvy. Get launcherpro and hide the apps in question
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Yes, that's what I recommended in post 2.

sahildeswal said:
Yes I searched for the app but doesnt show any results :-(
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Try /data/app using root explorer.
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How You Use " Root Explorer " To rename App ??

Stock Thinkfree office

My P500 came stock with Thinkfree office, but I sorta miss it after flashing newer ROMs.
Does anyone have the apk for this? (Is it legit to ask for this?)
If it's not, then reccos for a free/cheap app are welcome
Thanks.

here it is...

Thanks a bunch man, trying it out now.

ccdreadcc said:
here it is...
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I installed the apk, but when I try to update, it forces close!
Any idea as to what can be done ?
Thanks

install it as a system app then you can update

Updated APK attached. (Ver 2.0.110222 from the lgeglobal trunk)
Having the same Update FC issues in custom roms, I updated it from the stock rom before porting it over. Install as system app.
Disclaimer: This isn't from the market trunk and the License Verfication is not circumvented, so technically it should only work with LG phones that have it preinstalled (verified via phone IMEI). However if mods consider this a ware and against forum rules, feel free to delete it. It is not my intention to pirate or distribute illegally.

samrox144 said:
install it as a system app then you can update
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would you mind telling me how to install it as a system app ?

uninstall and push it to system app folder andr restart?
im not sure tho

slipkn0t said:
would you mind telling me how to install it as a system app ?
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does my copy work if you install it normally tho? I never tried that personally so I do not know

ok here is what you should do,
make sure u uninstalled it.
open root explorer and go to /system/app and mount R/W
then copy the apk to there
and mount R/O
and restart...

ccdreadcc said:
ok here is what you should do,
make sure u uninstalled it.
open root explorer and go to /system/app and mount R/W
then copy the apk to there
and mount R/O
and restart...
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okay, will do.
thanks
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ccdreadcc said:
ok here is what you should do,
make sure u uninstalled it.
open root explorer and go to /system/app and mount R/W
then copy the apk to there
and mount R/O
and restart...
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well, i use ES filexplorer....so i uninstalled the file first...went to ES copied it to the system/app....changed the permission to read only...then installed it...still tried to update, but no luck..still forcing close...is yours updating ?

because u asked i updated it...
it works flawlessly...
version is 2.0.110222

Make a damn flashable zip and make it install in system/app
done no need to reboot after,

lol flashable zip for stock thinkfree? u make it bro, u have all the time in the world

ccdreadcc said:
lol flashable zip for stock thinkfree? u make it bro, u have all the time in the world
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I'm trying to root my transformer
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Still not working
okay this is what I did...I used ES File Explorer..Gave it root permission..permitted R/W...moved the think office to /system/apps..removed R/W...installed the app..still no luck updating the app...there are other options in file properties such as file checksum MD5..SHA-1 and i dont know all that...
if there are no other ways to fix this..can someone tell me how to make a flashable zip ?
thanks

installed the app???
y u do that???
move the apk and restart

ccdreadcc said:
installed the app???
y u do that???
move the apk and restart
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Or just do flashable, or why use it?
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SWEATTAIMI said:
Or just do flashable, or why use it?
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you're absolutely right...i tried everything..even what the guy above you said...moved it to the system app and restarted...still didn't work...to my luck..office pro suite 5 was an app of the day on amazon.com yesterday..so i got that ...but thanks to you all anyways

Copy apk to /system and using root explore change the permission of apk to
××
×
×
And restart the phone.
phone-LG P500
Rom-Stock GB

[Q] make default system app

uhm i recently found this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1413341
and i want this app to be my default SYSTEM app, in short i want to uninstall "samsung keyboard" and replace this wp7 keyboard (click the link). i want to make it my default system keyboard.
any suggestion? guide? i'm noob/..

use titanium backup to remove the samsung keyboard from system,
then use adb push, to install the new keyboard, it goes to the /system/app
but i'd suggest just downloading smart keyboard if you want a keyboard + lots of theme support

one question..
can i install holo launcher using root explorer? i will forcely move holo launcher to become a system app?
and i will uninstall samsung home?

rmhoh said:
can i install holo launcher using root explorer? i will forcely move holo launcher to become a system app?
and i will uninstall samsung home?
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yes,
anything saved to the /system/app is a system app

deathnotice01 said:
yes,
anything saved to the /system/app is a system app
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I truly think you are right but please tell him to set permissions as it will not be visible unless u set permission's and in my view use link2sd for these purposes as it includes an option directly to convert it to a system or user app............ :cyclops:

Speaking of permissions, after you move an apk to /system/app...set the permissions to rw-r-r. I think both shivamsejal and deathnotice forgot to say that. And link2sd is good too, but who wants to remain a noob in these things?
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Just remember not all app can push as system..

anasdcool71 said:
Speaking of permissions, after you move an apk to /system/app...set the permissions to rw-r-r. I think both shivamsejal and deathnotice forgot to say that. And link2sd is good too, but who wants to remain a noob in these things?
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bro I already said to set permissions.................... just check it....:silly:

shivamsejal said:
bro I already said to set permissions.................... just check it....:silly:
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You did tell him to set permissions, but how will he know that the permissions should be set to rw-r-r or rwx-r-r or r-rw-rwx, etc.? There are so many different kinds of permissions. Permissions should be the right one, not just any one.
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anasdcool71 said:
You did tell him to set permissions, but how will he know that the permissions should be set to rw-r-r or rwx-r-r or r-rw-rwx, etc.? There are so many different kinds of permissions. Permissions should be the right one, not just any one.
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yup's sorry but I thinked he must be knowing about it as everyone knows how to set permission's except noob's ....:good: sorry though.. will keep in mind from next time.

Thanks
shivamsejal said:
yup's sorry but I thinked he must be knowing about it as everyone knows how to set permission's except noob's ....:good: sorry though.. will keep in mind from next time.
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sir, thanks i would be asking it lately about setting permissions in root explorer.

deathnotice01 said:
yes,
anything saved to the /system/app is a system app
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sir,im a little bit curious about setting permission.i am planning to uninstall my default messaging and replace with a new which i like much.do i have to put the apk to /system/app the apk and set permission after uninstalling the default or just install the apk?is there any possibilities that i don't received sms?

blackpanther2209 said:
sir,im a little bit curious about setting permission.i am planning to uninstall my default messaging and replace with a new which i like much.do i have to put the apk to /system/app the apk and set permission after uninstalling the default or just install the apk?is there any possibilities that i don't received sms?
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Yiu definitely wont recieve sms if you renove stock mms.apk... suggest you just hide if your launcher supports hiding apps
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thank u very much sir!

thirdzcee said:
Yiu definitely wont recieve sms if you renove stock mms.apk... suggest you just hide if your launcher supports hiding apps
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actually mms.apk can be removed and you can still recieve messages,
if you use go sms, handecent, pansi you'd be able to recieve messages with or without stock messaging,
the phone.apk is the one reponsible for the cellular radio decoding and recieving,
if you remove that you'll have no signal

Replacing apps to system.
I have the repencis 3.5 advanced with PCB blue theme, awesome rom BTW! As you know it comes with system replaced. I want to replace stock browser with chrome browser as system app, unless you have better faster browser . Open to suggestions. I followed directions but it didn't work. Please help, thank you! Blackpanther, thanks for the system/app/paste app info it worked great. Shevas I still haven't needed the permissions setting but thanks for the info aswell.
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When converting a user app to system, what else changes besides permissions? I'm using cod rom with katsugi kernel. Some apps wont work properly even though permissions are set right like quickpic on this rom, but it worked as system app on repencis. I will appreciate a reply thanks
Proverbs 20:7

daddybux said:
When converting a user app to system, what else changes besides permissions? I'm using cod rom with katsugi kernel. Some apps wont work properly even though permissions are set right like quickpic on this rom, but it worked as system app on repencis. I will appreciate a reply thanks
Proverbs 20:7
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You need to extract lib files of apk and put it in /system/lib and set permission to rw-r--r... use root explorer tap on the apk then tap on view it will open up contents of apk file navigate to lib folder and choose folder named armeabi cause that is the lib files for our phone which is armv6 extract contents of that folder aand follow the procedure i gave abive on where to put them
touch /human/brain
chmod +x /human/brain
echo "make thirdzcee a sandwich" /human/brain
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deathnotice01 said:
actually mms.apk can be removed and you can still recieve messages,
if you use go sms, handecent, pansi you'd be able to recieve messages with or without stock messaging,
the phone.apk is the one reponsible for the cellular radio decoding and recieving,
if you remove that you'll have no signal
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But this does not work with all replacement mms like ics mms for example you wont recieve sms if you reolace stock with it
touch /human/brain
chmod +x /human/brain
echo "make thirdzcee a sandwich" /human/brain

About to try it but thanks for the quick reply
Proverbs 20:7

So I got the quickpic app to work. Thanks for that info. But I tried to do the same with ics picture gallery and I followed the steps but no lib folder. This was also a system app on another rom. I looked for the lib files of this app in the system/lib but there was nothing there. Btw I was having trouble with smart keyboard pro but I found and fixed permissions in system/lib for that too. Thanks! So where else can the lib files hide if not in system/lib or apk/"view"/lib/armeabi/? Thanks again 3rdzc
Proverbs 20:7

Where does it all go

Were does the .apk file go when i download from Google play store and/or can i set it to download to the sd card.......
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jezcullen09 said:
Were does the .apk file go when i download from Google play store and/or can i set it to download to the sd card.......
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There are two ways to move apps to sd
1 - go into applications in phone settings
select the app you want to move
select move to sd card
Note this option is not available with all apps and may break them
Widgets cannot be moved to sd card this way - they will not work
2 - use link2sd
Create 2nd ext partition in cwm (it will format sd card so backup)
Install & run link2sd app & select the correct ext for your kernel (EXT4 is most common)
Go to settings in app select auto link
Your can manually move (link) apps to sd card by clicking them & selecting create link
Note this method requires root & is much better than option 1 as apps will not break
For more info see link2sd thread

marcussmith2626 said:
There are two ways to move apps to sd
1 - go into applications in phone settings
select the app you want to move
select move to sd card
Note this option is not available with all apps and may break them
Widgets cannot be moved to sd card this way - they will not work
2 - use link2sd
Create 2nd ext partition in cwm (it will format sd card so backup)
Install & run link2sd app & select the correct ext for your kernel (EXT4 is most common)
Go to settings in app select auto link
Your can manually move (link) apps to sd card by clicking them & selecting create link
Note this method requires root & is much better than option 1 as apps will not break
For more info see link2sd thread
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He didn't mean that..he meant about the .apk file..not the app..
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jezcullen09 said:
Were does the .apk file go when i download from Google play store and/or can i set it to download to the sd card.......
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It is downloaded first and then installed..if u want to keep a copy of the apps instead of backing them up..open any root file explorer and go here..
/data/app
You'll find all your play store installed .apk files over there..
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U won't get apk file when u download from playstore the app will directly get installed.. if u want apk file then use androzip file manager r titanium backup to backup ur app as .apk file for future reinstallation..
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pavan_19 said:
U won't get apk file when u download from playstore the app will directly get installed.. if u want apk file then use androzip file manager r titanium backup to backup ur app as .apk file for future reinstallation..
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U can get it..read my above post..try it..u'll find all ur .apk files..
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It is downloaded first and then installed..if u want to keep a copy of the apps instead of backing them up..open any root file explorer and go here..
/data/app
You'll find all your play store installed .apk files over there..
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That is correct - you can also use root uninstaller which can back them up for you and can also be used to reinstall apps not currently installed on phone that you have previously downloaded

@eatheat u r correct bro but the problem is he should have root acess to see that and if he uninstall a app then that apk file in root folder will also get deleted n he won't b having any backup to install in future..
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pavan_19 said:
@eatheat u r correct bro but the problem is he should have root acess to see that and if he uninstall a app then that apk file in root folder will also get deleted n he won't b having any backup to install in future..
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Easiest way is Just download a file maneger like es file explorer or astro file maneger. You can easily backup installed apps without having to root.
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@Everyone ..he asked where it all went..not how to back them up..
If he wants to back up..he can just take anything off the store..I use Astro and DroidSail super app remover for backing up system apps..
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pavan_19 said:
@eatheat u r correct bro but the problem is he should have root acess to see that and if he uninstall a app then that apk file in root folder will also get deleted n he won't b having any backup to install in future..
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Well, thing is.. you dont need root access to see /data/app folder.. try opening ES file explorer and see root folder and you can copy those apk files to sdcard without root permission...
Anyway op's question has been answered..

Deadly. said:
Well, thing is.. you dont need root access to see /data/app folder.. try opening ES file explorer and see root folder and you can copy those apk files to sdcard without root permission...
Anyway op's question has been answered..
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Yeah..by the one and only.. ME..
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[Q] How can i edit system files?

It looks like they're read only or permission failed. I am also rooted.
How can i fix this ? I really need to put an apk back to the system folder

dazkyl said:
It looks like they're read only or permission failed. I am also rooted.
How can i fix this ? I really need to put an apk back to the system folder
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Use root explorer off the market.
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celderic said:
Use root explorer off the market.
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Thanks it worked. But im trying to install samsung watchon , it installs but i open becomes greyed out and i cant find it in the drawer either.
This is happening after i flashed a remove bloatware script from the recovery menu.

dazkyl said:
Thanks it worked. But im trying to install samsung watchon , it installs but i open becomes greyed out and i cant find it in the drawer either.
This is happening after i flashed a remove bloatware script from the recovery menu.
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Copy it to /priv/apps set the permissions then you should be OK

radicalisto said:
Copy it to /priv/apps set the permissions then you should be OK
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I've set the samsungwatchon.apk in priv-app folder in the system , installed it and still not showing. Any idea ?

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