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Replce TwLauncher?

Hoe do I replace my TwLauncher with another. TwLauncher.apk I have?

did you try replacing the old apk with the new one using root explorer?
shud work fine i guess

How to stop TwLauncher process?

[email protected] said:
Hoe do I replace my TwLauncher with another. TwLauncher.apk I have?
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first of all root your phone....
then mount your system as r/w by the help of Root Manager........
Then use root explorer to copy Twlauncher.apk from sdcard to /system/app............
it will ask for overwriting the previous one....press ok. done....

[email protected] said:
How to stop TwLauncher process?
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no need to stop that process.....
if still not happening..then install any other launcher like launcher pro etc....and set that as default ....then do your replacing job by the help of root explorer as in mentioned above post.......
after that you can uninstall the extra launcher...if u want to use Twlauncher only...

I just installed another launcher from the market, I made it default (when pressing the home button) and then I removed TWlauncher with Titanium Backup. It worked pretty well for me

Sprint Bloatware removal?

OK!!!! So now that we have Gingerbread, I am wondering if there is anyway that we can remove the bloatware without having to flash an entire ROM??? I am not interested in freezing them, but instead complete removal to have the free space.
Any suggestions?

I used ES File Explorer which is free. Go into it's settings, and there should be an option to turn on Root Explorer and to Mount File System. Then just tap the favorites star, select phone, then browse to system/app and delete the apk and odex files for the bloat.
The root explorer function seems a bit buggy on ES, only would activate once. If I unactivated and try to reactivate says test fail. Works again after rebooting the phone though. The nice thing about ES is it shows the icons for the apks so you know exactly what you are deleting as some of the names aren't real descriptive.

I used Titanium Backup to remove Sprint Bloatware. Open TB > Backup / Restore > Select App > Uninstall.

Just delete them in 7zip/winrar. System/apps

Yeah, with the ES File Explorer, I notice that if I set the root option and leave the application, when I go back in...it only show one phantom folder. I have to go in to settings, uncheck it...exit the app...then go back in and recheck it. Other than that 'bug', it works fine.

So i have the paid root explorer, and I go to system, app, then i mount r/w but where are these bloat apps? i can't seem to find asphalt or any other ones? are they hidden under different names?
I would like to delete;
ashpalt
telenav
nascar
free hd game(?)
do I need all share?
qik video
sprint tv

Personally, I use the SDX Stock App removal app.
Simple and easy to use. You can back up any app and you can also use it to restore.
I'm sure root explorer is just as good though but I stick to what I know

blazinazn said:
Personally, I use the SDX Stock App removal app.
Simple and easy to use. You can back up any app and you can also use it to restore.
I'm sure root explorer is just as good though but I stick to what I know
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So does anyone here know where to find those apps in Root Explorer?

Neckberg said:
So does anyone here know where to find those apps in Root Explorer?
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/system/app

blazinazn said:
/system/app
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Yeah, thanks, but I wrote that is where I am going. I dont see anything labeled asphalt, telenav...
found them in data/app.

Can't Install Xperia Active Launcher on GingerDX

Hello. I searched for a problem like mine, but I haven't found an answer. I'm using GingerDX v21 2.3.7. I wan't to install the Xperia Active Launcher, which I have downloaded from two different places :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1188048
http://www.mediafire.com/?y2z28bb1z5kn5bu
I tried the both files. I used Astro File Manager, AppInstaller and Root Explorer with full premissions. Also I tried to put the file into system/app I than to install it, but the result was the same - application not installed. I searched for the same problem, but I coulnd't find a solution. So how can I install this Launcher? Any ideas?
P.S. Sorry for the bad English

Try to full wipe

d3co said:
Hello. I searched for a problem like mine, but I haven't found an answer. I'm using GingerDX v21 2.3.7. I wan't to install the Xperia Active Launcher, which I have downloaded from two different places :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1188048
http://www.mediafire.com/?y2z28bb1z5kn5bu
I tried the both files. I used Astro File Manager, AppInstaller and Root Explorer with full premissions. Also I tried to put the file into system/app I than to install it, but the result was the same - application not installed. I searched for the same problem, but I coulnd't find a solution. So how can I install this Launcher? Any ideas?
P.S. Sorry for the bad English
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after pushing to system/app did u set permissions?

i had same problem
what helped for me: full wipe, wipe cache, wipe dalvik cache reinstall GingerDX
hit thanks if i helped

I downloaded the file run it from my phone and it installed and ran fine, gdx v21
Sent from my X8 using xda premium

kirmada said:
after pushing to system/app did u set permissions?
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How to set permission? Which want to tick?

mrxperiax8 said:
How to set permission? Which want to tick?
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push the launcher with root explorer into system/app, remember to mount r/o before pasting, then long click into the launcher,then tap on permissions and set pemissions this way
xxo
xoo
xoo
where x means to be ticked
and o means to be left unticked
after dat exit and reboot phone

System Apps uninstall - does not work

hello everybody i want du uninstall some system apps but i doesn´t work anymore...
i used the newest version of ES Data Explorer and Root Explorer in Root Explorer comes the massage that the file are read-only
and same when i want to change the properties of file (most are unsing google files)
who can help me please`?

der_sascha said:
hello everybody i want du uninstall some system apps but i doesn´t work anymore...
i used the newest version of ES Data Explorer and Root Explorer in Root Explorer comes the massage that the file are read-only
and same when i want to change the properties of file (most are unsing google files)
who can help me please`?
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Are you rooted?

gee2012 said:
Are you rooted?
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yes of course i am an PA 3.15
i can fo into cwm and flash some mods... i can open some root needed apps

der_sascha said:
yes of course i am an PA 3.15
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Did you enable RW permissions in root explorer before deleting files? It is at the top of the page.

gee2012 said:
Did you enable RW permissions in root explorer before deleting files?
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where can i find it?
root explorer is new for me
i was always using es data explorer
EDITR: ok got it but stil same notification comes... i cant delete

der_sascha said:
where can i find it?
root explorer is new for me
i was always using es data explorer
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At the top of the system/apps page you can mount as Read or RW, set to RW.

gee2012 said:
At the top of the system/apps page you can mount as Read or RW, set to RW.
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i got it but still same problem cant delete dont know why... yesterday it works

der_sascha said:
i got it but still same problem cant delete dont know why... yesterday it works
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Try uninstalling and reinstalling Root Explorer, that may help.

gee2012 said:
Try uninstalling and reinstalling Root Explorer, that may help.
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i tryed but still not working .... dont know why anymore

der_sascha said:
i tryed but still not working .... dont know why anymore
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Superuser/superSU asked permissions for Root Explorer?

gee2012 said:
Superuser/superSU asked permissions for Root Explorer?
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YES and i accept is
maby root another time? but rom and mods are gone right?

der_sascha said:
YES and i accept is
maby root another time? but rom and mods are gone right?
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Wait a moment, looking at permissions .......
See what the problem is, go to system, open it and then at the top of the page Mount r/w, now it is mounted as R/O, open app and you can modify/delete files. Had to unlock the bootloader and root to see this

thx now it works with root explorer can you please helpe my with ES DATA Explorer i want to use this

der_sascha said:
thx now it works with root explorer can you please helpe my with ES DATA Explorer i want to use this
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I`am not familiar with ES File Explorer but at the top bar press the / icon, then you come into Device and open system and then app and from there you can delete files. I can not get root access though, mabe only for the paid version. But that is the method i think

[Q] Update downloaded to phone - Where is it stored?

So my phone downloaded the update and keeps trying to get me to install the update. Where is the update stored on the phone? I want to delete it.
I am still running a older version of SACS ROM and don't want to install it and want to get rid of all the prompts to install it.

AzWizzard said:
So my phone downloaded the update and keeps trying to get me to install the update. Where is the update stored on the phone? I want to delete it.
I am still running a older version of SACS ROM and don't want to install it and want to get rid of all the prompts to install it.
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This question is asked very often. Little searching would have found the answer(s)
Check here
Good luck

leaderbuilder said:
This question is asked very often. Little searching would have found the answer(s)
Check here
Good luck
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I followed the directions in the post:
Navigate to:
/system/app: change fwupgrade.apk to fwupgrade.old and keychain.pak to keychain.old
/system/etc/security: change otacerts.zip to otacerts.old
Now reboot to recovery mode and wipe cache. Reboot system to GUI. If update appears, accept install. Countdown will appear but nothing will be installed.
The update notification will no longer appear.
1st - I don't have a fwupgrade.apk in /system/app (I even did a search for it and couldn't find it anywhere)
2nd - When I try to rename or delete the otacers.zip (in the /system/etc/security) it won't let me. It just says it can't be renamed or can't be deleted.
I am using ES File Explorer.

AzWizzard said:
I followed the directions in the post:
Navigate to:
/system/app: change fwupgrade.apk to fwupgrade.old and keychain.pak to keychain.old
/system/etc/security: change otacerts.zip to otacerts.old
Now reboot to recovery mode and wipe cache. Reboot system to GUI. If update appears, accept install. Countdown will appear but nothing will be installed.
The update notification will no longer appear.
1st - I don't have a fwupgrade.apk in /system/app (I even did a search for it and couldn't find it anywhere)
2nd - When I try to rename or delete the otacers.zip (in the /system/etc/security) it won't let me. It just says it can't be renamed or can't be deleted.
I am using ES File Explorer.
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You must mount the directory as 'read/write' to modify.
Not sure where that option is in ES but if you have root it's there I think.
You may not have the fwupgrade.apk OR you may just not be able to see it with that Explorer if you don't have the option checked to see system/root apps.
I use Root Explorer worth every penny for me.
BUT you can use ROM Toolbox - the Lite version(free) does have a root explorer that will let you mount as R/W.

leaderbuilder said:
You must mount the directory as 'read/write' to modify.
Not sure where that option is in ES but if you have root it's there I think.
You may not have the fwupgrade.apk OR you may just not be able to see it with that Explorer if you don't have the option checked to see system/root apps.
I use Root Explorer worth every penny for me.
BUT you can use ROM Toolbox - the Lite version(free) does have a root explorer that will let you mount as R/W.
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Thanks, I had Rom Toolbox Lite and used it. Was able to delete the file. :good: