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Deleting Bloatware ERROR!!

Im new to forum but Ive been trolling for the past couple days. I currently rooted my Vibrant with One Click GalaxyRooter. Then purchased Root Explorer to view the hidden files and folders that I need to get to in order to remove some of the stock .apk and odex files.
Im currently in the /system/app directory and the first thing that I want to remove is that avatar icon and files. I long press the file in root explorer to delete it and it allows me to. Only problem is that when I go back or refresh the directory everything is still there even when I reboot my phone.
Any suggestion.

AnthonyJFranks said:
Im new to forum but Ive been trolling for the past couple days. I currently rooted my Vibrant with One Click GalaxyRooter. Then purchased Root Explorer to view the hidden files and folders that I need to get to in order to remove some of the stock .apk and odex files.
Im currently in the /system/app directory and the first thing that I want to remove is that avatar icon and files. I long press the file in root explorer to delete it and it allows me to. Only problem is that when I go back or refresh the directory everything is still there even when I reboot my phone.
Any suggestion.
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When using Root Explorer, on the top part of the screen, press [Mount R/O] and try again. I think that might solve the issue. Post up the results!

Why didn't you just uninstall the files via titanium backup?

Master™ said:
Why didn't you just uninstall the files via titanium backup?
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Forget what I said, use Mater's method. lol

I do see the Mount R/O in the top right hand section of the screen and I pressed it but it seems like it didnt do anything. It just shows my memory used / free and r/w [ Mount R/O]
I tried deleting a file still was there when I came back into the directory

How do I access the file directory in Titanium Backup

AnthonyJFranks said:
How do I access the file directory in Titanium Backup
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You don't access the file directory. Titanium Backup will show you a list of ALL apps installed. You simply click and press uninstall. Simple, no fuss. You can even make a backup before you uninstall it in case you need it later. Done.

Use Titanium Backup like everyone said, I also had the same problem with other Root Explorers. Also be sure to delete the .zip file because it might cause problems later. Also do you know what trolling means? I think you meant lurking, because trolling implies you've been trying to get people angry.

I didn't even notice he said he had been trolling LOL. Get back troll! My brain automatically assumed lurking.

AnthonyJFranks said:
Im new to forum but Ive been trolling for the past couple days. I currently rooted my Vibrant with One Click GalaxyRooter. Then purchased Root Explorer to view the hidden files and folders that I need to get to in order to remove some of the stock .apk and odex files.
Im currently in the /system/app directory and the first thing that I want to remove is that avatar icon and files. I long press the file in root explorer to delete it and it allows me to. Only problem is that when I go back or refresh the directory everything is still there even when I reboot my phone.
Any suggestion.
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Your system is set to read only.
Follow the instructions found in this post (forgive me i'm too new to post links, and i want to give credit to the solution):
hxxp://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=8643744&postcount=6
Code:
$ mount -o rw,remount -t rfs /dev/block/stl9 /system
Run the command from terminal, and you should then be able to delete the files that you want.

Here do this I had this happen awhile back this worked
AustinKnight45 said:
Download busybox from market then run it and update it then after it updates and you have the latest busybox go back to root explorer and delete the bloat ware dont know why this works but it does.
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AustinKnight45 said:
Here do this I had this happen awhile back this worked
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sentences without periods are hard to read.... ha

This didnt work
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eatspaper said:
Your system is set to read only.
Follow the instructions found in this post (forgive me i'm too new to post links, and i want to give credit to the solution):
hxxp://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=8643744&postcount=6
Code:
$ mount -o rw,remount -t rfs /dev/block/stl9 /system
Run the command from terminal, and you should then be able to delete the files that you want.
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I tried this and it didn't work as well I got a error message that said operation not permitted
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Any suggestion on whats going on, I know its rooted the super user always pops up when ever a couple apps or on
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AnthonyJFranks said:
I tried this and it didn't work as well I got a error message that said operation not permitted
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Did you SU in the terminal first before you ran the command?

[Q] Question

Hey guys, I'm new to the rooting and xda community. I just rooted my mt4g a few days ago and am trying to figure out how to remove the tmobile "my account" application. I have seen a thread on xda where someone claimed to have removed it. I'm currently on ice glacier (latest version) i have titanium and super manager and busy box and all that jazz but im still not able to get it removed. Even after trying to force remove with titanium. if anyone could point me to the proper thread that has detailed instructions on how to remove that dastardly app or a video walkthrough that would be great. thanks for your help guys.

thefireinside369 said:
Hey guys, I'm new to the rooting and xda community. I just rooted my mt4g a few days ago and am trying to figure out how to remove the tmobile "my account" application. I have seen a thread on xda where someone claimed to have removed it. I'm currently on ice glacier (latest version) i have titanium and super manager and busy box and all that jazz but im still not able to get it removed. Even after trying to force remove with titanium. if anyone could point me to the proper thread that has detailed instructions on how to remove that dastardly app or a video walkthrough that would be great. thanks for your help guys.
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easiest way in your case would be to open Super Manager > give it SU access via the settings menu > file explorer > then go do /system/app and look for it and delete it.

Go to Settings -> Apps -> Manage Apps, scroll to the app, select, and hit uninstall. If the uninstall button is greyed out, download a root file manager (such as Root Explorer, for example), and manually delete the APK from /data.

ive tried over and over through titanium and super manager, it just will not remove. i have also tried to find and remove the selfhelp.apk which seems to be what its listed under but all with no luck. still keeps popping up using my data and being annoying. thanks for your input guys.

thefireinside369 said:
ive tried over and over through titanium and super manager, it just will not remove. i have also tried to find and remove the selfhelp.apk which seems to be what its listed under but all with no luck. still keeps popping up using my data and being annoying. thanks for your input guys.
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The only other thing I can think of is file permissions. You need a file manager that allows you to change the permissions to the appropriate type to allow you to remove a file. You can do that in Root Manager (change it form R/O to R/W).

thefireinside369 said:
ive tried over and over through titanium and super manager, it just will not remove. i have also tried to find and remove the selfhelp.apk which seems to be what its listed under but all with no luck. still keeps popping up using my data and being annoying. thanks for your input guys.
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are you making sure to change the settings to SU access, and changing the ~/system folders to R/W.

TeeJay3800 said:
The only other thing I can think of is file permissions. You need a file manager that allows you to change the permissions to the appropriate type to allow you to remove a file. You can do that in Root Manager (change it form R/O to R/W).
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to do this you want to go into the adb to terminal and type
Code:
$ su
# mount -o remount,rw -t yaffs2 /dev/mtdblk3/block /system
be care full this will make the entire phone r/w, deleting the wrong thing will FUBAR the phone.
then you'll want to type
Code:
ls /system/app
and see if it's in there, if not
Code:
ls /data/app
when you find it you'll want to type, depending on data or system you'll need to change it accordingly.
Code:
rm /______/app/<app name>
when you are done deleting what you want change everything back to -ro
Code:
mount -o remount,ro /dev/mtdblock3 /system
More information can be found here.

Haha yes, you can easily FUBAR the phone. FYI, Root Explorer can change file permissions with the click of a button, without having to do it manually through terminal.
I feel like I'm promoting RE a little too much, but it's what I've used for a long time with great success, so naturally it's what I suggest. neidlinger's method will accomplish the same thing, with the advantage of learning what's going on "behind the scenes."

As I'm new to rooting, is there any roms that come without myaccount already?
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thefireinside369 said:
As I'm new to rooting, is there any roms that come without myaccount already?
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most of them do not include this in the ROM.

Moving a file with terminal emulator

I really need some help with moving a file to system/app
Not good at this kind of stuff.
Its in the root of my SD card
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Code:
su
mv /Removeable/MicroSD/file.whatever /system/app/
Easy peezy
sassafras

Hahah thanks. Another easy question, any way to turn wifi off when you put in sleep mode? Big battery saver. Thanks
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gobluewolverines4 said:
Hahah thanks. Another easy question, any way to turn wifi off when you put in sleep mode? Big battery saver. Thanks
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Go to settings -> wireless and networks -> wifi sleep policy
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Ok...noob here..what is the purpose of making at app a "system app"?
And then another question comes to mind; can you go back and make one of those system apps just a regular old app?

rpavich said:
Ok...noob here..what is the purpose of making at app a "system app"?
And then another question comes to mind; can you go back and make one of those system apps just a regular old app?
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System apps are essentially going to be 'firmware' because unless you're rooted (which is not by design) they cannot be modified. If you make an app a system app, it theoretically can run better, though that is debatable, it will survive factory wipes and cannot be accidentally deleted. What you lose though is the ability to upgrade it in the market.
In all, it's not really necessary 90% of the time. The easiest way to make an app a system app, if you're interested, is to use Titanium Backup Pro. Not only will it copy the .apk over, but it will reassign the permissions of its /data folder as well.
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Thank you very much Sassafrass....that was informative.

sassafras_ said:
Code:
su
mv /Removeable/MicroSD/file.whatever /system/app/
Easy peezy
sassafras
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Ive attempted this from the /sdcard/ and /Removable/MicroSD/
both attemps fail with a msg of "cross device link"
And suggestions???

Drukan said:
Ive attempted this from the /sdcard/ and /Removable/MicroSD/
both attemps fail with a msg of "cross device link"
And suggestions???
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Cross device link occurs when you're attempting to move a file across storage devices due to the way mv works (it only rereferences the inode, not moving the actual data). Instead, use cp to copy it to the sd.

LightI3ulb said:
Cross device link occurs when you're attempting to move a file across storage devices due to the way mv works (it only rereferences the inode, not moving the actual data). Instead, use cp to copy it to the sd.
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Exactly.
More specifically though, the mv binary included with android. The GNU mv tool included in any modern linux can tell if the data needs to be moved to different mounted devices and will do it if need be.
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ATT 2.3.5 SystemUI Quickpanel

ATT 2.3.5 SystemUI
quickpanel_title_background.9 I Can not define

This is nice!
A few suggestions:
- Less icon spacing. Should fit at least 5 on the screen at once.
- No vibrate icon. It's unnecessary. Holding the power button works fine.
- Brightness control.

Thank you. Well done
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Hi can I install this on rooted locked atrix on 2.3.4!? I'm on UK retail. The thanks
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Wow. This is what I wanted.
Thank you

I'm on a rooted US ATT 2.3.4. How can I get this to install? I tried abd install, that didn't work...
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EDIT: I think I figured it out. You have to go into /system/app and rename SystemUI.apk and SystemUI.odex to have .bak then copy the modified SystemUI.apk and then chmod 644 it. Rebooting now...will keep you posted!
EDIT2: Yep! Totally worked! GENIUS!! THANKS!

Do I really need to use adb or can do chmod by using some tool on phone?
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You can do all this with Root Explorer if you have it. Same idea.

I think the OP is trying to edit the SystemUI.apk to include more functions. If so, may take a look here. Not sure if that will help too much or not...?
for the other posting people, here's what I have been running for a while..
basically Darkside's stock SystemUI with a theme hacked together from thread mentioned above as well. MIUI Icon set I think is what he says...
To install:
Download file to C: or where ever(if downloaded to someplace else, fix path in the commands below).
Start Menu --> Run --> cmd
On Windows 7 (or XP): hold the Windows Key on keyboard and press R together. Input CMD and hit OK
On Linux: well, you know whats up
On MAC: unplug the computer and toss it out the window.. j/k. This wont work for you though. Follow normal procedure to use ADB in your teminal
Inside CMD Prompt, in this order:
adb push C:\SystemUI.apk /sdcard/SystemUI.apk
adb shell
su
/bin/mount -o remount,rw /system
cp /sdcard/SystemUI.apk /system/app/SystemUI.apk
chmod 644 /system/app/SystemUI.apk
exit
exit
adb reboot

Lack of ability to use a lot of smali. Or else can do more...

ein1002 said:
Lack of ability to use a lot of smali. Or else can do more...
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I love the last one you've posted.
But could you please replace the vibration by the luminisity control?
And the order would be:
Wifi; Mobile DATA; Bluetooth; GPS, Brightness, Screen Orientation

Shaydar said:
I love the last one you've posted.
But could you please replace the vibration by the luminisity control?
And the order would be:
Wifi; Mobile DATA; Bluetooth; GPS, Brightness, Screen Orientation
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I have no way to make the right moves Brightness：（
So I removed the BrightnessSettingButton
Leaving only the image resources
Hope someone can fix. And add this part.
sorry. My English is not good

Thanks, It does not matter anyway.
The Screen is so bright that I always set the brightness to its lowest.

malfuncion said:
I think the OP is trying to edit the SystemUI.apk to include more functions. If so, may take a look here. Not sure if that will help too much or not...?
for the other posting people, here's what I have been running for a while..
basically Darkside's stock SystemUI with a theme hacked together from thread mentioned above as well. MIUI Icon set I think is what he says...
To install:
Download file to C: or where ever(if downloaded to someplace else, fix path in the commands below).
Start Menu --> Run --> cmd
On Windows 7 (or XP): hold the Windows Key on keyboard and press R together. Input CMD and hit OK
On Linux: well, you know whats up
On MAC: unplug the computer and toss it out the window.. j/k. This wont work for you though. Follow normal procedure to use ADB in your teminal
Inside CMD Prompt, in this order:
adb push C:\SystemUI.apk /sdcard/SystemUI.apk
adb shell
su
/bin/mount -o remount,rw /system
cp /sdcard/SystemUI.apk /system/app/SystemUI.apk
chmod 644 /system/app/SystemUI.apk
exit
exit
adb reboot
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Many many thanks! This needs to be in new thread. please post it or I will.
I really liked the darkside ROM, But I soft bricked my phone at least 15 times trying Arabic letters connecting solutions under 2.3.5. So I flashed the Aura ROM missing the quick panel from the Darkside ROM the most.
Not only I have the quick panel now with Aura 2.3.4, the icons also look cleaner/better.
Great job. Thanks to you and Nottach also!

CyberPunk7t9 said:
Many many thanks! This needs to be in new thread. please post it or I will.
I really liked the darkside ROM, But I soft bricked my phone at least 15 times trying Arabic letters connecting solutions under 2.3.5. So I flashed the Aura ROM missing the quick panel from the Darkside ROM the most.
Not only I have the quick panel now with Aura 2.3.4, the icons also look cleaner/better.
Great job. Thanks to you and Nottach also!
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Any chance you upload your version and share it? I'm looking for exactly the same thing and sadly 2.3.5 Darkside ain't providing that.
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Abu-7abash said:
Any chance you upload your version and share it? I'm looking for exactly the same thing and sadly 2.3.5 Darkside ain't providing that.
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It's just the latest Aura ROM (found in the development section) + this awesome quick panel MOD.
Aura is based on 2.3.4. I noticed that arabic fonts were connecting properly in the system+browser with Aura ROM as-is. No framework.jar or lebwebcore.is hacks are needed with that ROM.
Root+Battery % icons MOD+No carrier logo MOD+proper Arabic font connecting+this quick panel MOD is pretty much what I want now in my Atrix. Currently happy to have all that.
Not to mention a lot of other plus features Aura ROM adds.

Hi,
I was using this mod on 2.3.4 and it was great! Just upgraded to Android OS 2.3.6 (att build 4.5.141) and it just boot loops until I replace it back with the original. Is there any way to modify this to work on 2.3.6? Or, is there a version around that I'm not finding that will work on 2.3.6?
Thanks!
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|Solution] On Screen HW info/Samsung Service Menu On Home Screen. [Guide]

Credit Goes to Jokesy,
Getting HW/FW on Home Screen ?
Then this Solution is for You!
Jokesy said:
Solution: there are two ways of solving it. Pick the one you find easier.
Root access needed
Option 1.
Download from Market "Terminal Emulator"
Open it and type this commands:
su
echo -n ON > /efs/imei/keystr
sync
reboot
Option 2.
You need a root capable explorer. I recommend Root explorer, solid explorer or Es file explorer.
- Using root explorer locate the /efs/imei/ folder.
In that folder there should be a file called "keystr", but will most likely be missing in your case
- using root explorer create a new file called "keystr"
- also in root explorer open the file keystr in text editor and type "ON"
- make sure you save the file.
-reboot.
Swyped from my Samsung Galaxy SII
Supercharged ParanoidAndroid 2.12
Dorimanx kernel 5.76B
GT I9100
Next phone: Galaxy NOTE II
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Made this Thread Because alot of People Questioning about this.
Please Correct me if there's already a Guide Here.
Peace
Hit Thanks & It will Disappear
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Next Device: Upcoming Nexus

Sorry, what do you mean by "on desktop"? On a desktop computer?

adotkdotjh said:
Sorry, what do you mean by "on desktop"? On a desktop computer?
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Sorry...
Changed :thumbup:
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Hit Thanks & It will Disappear
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Next Device: Upcoming Nexus

still with problem
Hi, i did all steps but the problem still on my screen. Anyone can help me?
Thanks
Sorry my english

do i need to use tw launcher? on nova launcher nothing appear.