Now that we have root access, lets keep track of which system apps are safe to remove for the time being until custom ROMs are out.
I'll start playing around with them now and report as I go.
Would love others who are removing files to chime in as well
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Removed, Rebooted and my phone did not catch fire or crash (most of these are pretty obvious)
**Please note, a few of these bloat apps have to removed from both /system/app and /data/app to fully remove**
AmazonShopping_TMO.apk
BonusApp_TMO.apk
BooksTablet.apk
ChatON.apk
com.mobitv.client.tmobiletvhd.apk
ECID-release_TMO.apk
Flipboard.apk
GameHub_2.0_ICS.apk
MoreServices.apk
PlusOne.apk
SamsungApps.apk
SamsungAppsUNA3.apk
Videos.apk
Vvm_TMO.apk
Not sure what these do so I'm not removing them yet but they appear to be bloat
===FURTHER RESEARCH SHOWS THE FOLLOWING===
Appears they're something to do with Carrier IQ
IQ-tmobile-release-unsigned.signed_TMO.apk <---WiFi Calling? logo shows "Carrier IQ"
IQ_OOB_TMO.apk <---Not sure
IQToggle.signed_TMO.apk <---Not sure
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MobileLifeContacts_TMO.apk
PolarisViewer.apk
Talk.apk (is this Google Talk?)
Restoring data only from my SGSII now...will report back.
OK, removing those freed up a ton of RAM.
Free RAM is currently showing at 1.2GB (before it was ~800 or less if I'm not mistaken).
Only things really just "sitting" there now (in the running apps) are AllShare Play, MAPServiceSamsung, Media, Media Hub and MobileLife Contacts...besides what's usually there like keyboard, Maps, Google Services, etc.
Restore was successful! All data back----NICE!
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Ran out of thanks for the day, but THANKS!
zonly1 said:
Restore was successful! All data back----NICE!
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Ran out of thanks for the day, but THANKS!
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Nice! Glad to know it worked
Does this really work? Is it safe?
Where are you getting root instructions? Development section? The Sprint root?
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dave2metz said:
Does this really work? Is it safe?
Where are you getting root instructions? Development section? The Sprint root?
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Yeah, go to the development section and there is a link to the Sprint root. It works absolutely perfectly. If you'd like, I'll take a screenshot of BusyBox and the /system/app through Root Explorer.
On topic, does anyone have information on the files I have listed as not sure? I think the three IQ files are Carrier IQ related (not sure what this is).
EDIT- Researched CarrierIQ...didn't realize I knew what it was lol. Wonder if it's safe to remove them though...
In addition:
I'm using ROM Toolbox BTW:
Talk Back
TMobile Name ID
TMobile TV
S Suggest
S Memo
Yahoo Finance
Yahoo News
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dave2metz said:
Does this really work? Is it safe?
Where are you getting root instructions? Development section? The Sprint root?
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Always have a Nandriod...if all else fails, restore!
zonly1 said:
In addition:
I'm using ROM Toolbox BTW:
Talk Back
TMobile Name ID
TMobile TV
S Suggest
S Memo
Yahoo Finance
Yahoo News
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Always have a Nandriod...if all else fails, restore!
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Yeah, all of those I already removed and listed in the OP besides S Suggest/Memo and Yahoo Finance/News.
I'll play around more tomorrow. I have a splitting headache right now. Time for bed.
I hope there is a way to remove carrier IQ.
neotoky said:
I hope there is a way to remove carrier IQ.
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I'm sure someone will release a rom with it removed. I know alother of custom s2 Rom had it removed.
zonly1 said:
In addition:
I'm using ROM Toolbox BTW:
Talk Back
TMobile Name ID
TMobile TV
S Suggest
S Memo
Yahoo Finance
Yahoo News
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Always have a Nandriod...if all else fails, restore!
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Is Nandroid an App that we download?
neotoky said:
I hope there is a way to remove carrier IQ.
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I already have it done!
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FiveOhFox said:
I already have it done!
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Yeah I found those three files that appear to be Carrier IQ. Is that what you removed?
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uoY_redruM said:
Yeah I found those three files that appear to be Carrier IQ. Is that what you removed?
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I'll have to check, I removed a ton of apps all at once so I'm not sure which ones were CIQ. But it sure as hell isn't there!
FiveOhFox said:
I'll have to check, I removed a ton of apps all at once so I'm not sure which ones were CIQ. But it sure as hell isn't there!
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These are the three files I'm talking about:
IQ-tmobile-release-unsigned.signed_TMO.apk
IQ_OOB_TMO.apk
IQToggle.signed_TMO.apk
When you google the top apk it comes back something about WiFi calling, just an FYI. No info found on the other two. I'm assuming its CarrierIQ though. If you click the IQ-tmobile.release-unsigned.signed_TMO.apk with RootExplorer then click "view" and search through the files, you'll find an icon file and the icon is CarrierIQ.
Beyond all the files I've already removed, there aren't much more to take off unless you want to remove core features that you might not use such as AllShare, MediaHub, etc. Stuff like that, though, I'll wait for others to tinker with lol. Those could be linked to system files.
Like I said though, I'm up to about 1.1-1.2GB free RAM
I'm still a newbie and can't see the development section yet. Is rooting the phone really hard or is it something you install that does it for you like a one click root back in the Vibrant days?
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smtzy said:
I'm still a newbie and can't see the development section yet. Is rooting the phone really hard or is it something you install that does it for you like a one click root back in the Vibrant days?
Sent from my SGH-T999 using XDA
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As of now, the only way is to use Odin and flash the needed files. This isn't the vibrant where you can just flash the update.zip file
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Deodexing a flashable zip right now! Standby, I should be done soon!
kulzboy said:
As of now, the only way is to use Odin and flash the needed files. This isn't the vibrant where you can just flash the update.zip file
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Thanks for the reply. I guess I'll have to wait a while until my post counts start accumulating to be able to root my phone.
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hi, guys
dose anyone use citi bank mobile app on your SGS? my phone is captivate and the unknonw source option is disabled by damn AT&T, so i can not download from citi bank, even though i have enabled side loading. i would really appreciate if you can share the .apk file, so i can install it from SD card.
thanks in advance
Give me the specific name of the app you want, theres a few
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Well the apk can be had from the download now button here:
https://online.citibank.com/JRS/portal/template.do?ID=CitiMobileMicroAndroidGetStarted
and through the magic of dropbox:
http://db.tt/Sy8o1Ui
(I'll leave it up about a week)
mexiken said:
Give me the specific name of the app you want, theres a few
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called citibank mobile app support, to download the app i have to use browser from my phone and go to citi.com/mobileapp, should be download link for android there, per customer rep
i have tried many times, but neither the default browser nor opera mini have showed up download link.
soba49 said:
and through the magic of dropbox:
http://db.tt/Sy8o1Ui
(I'll leave it up about a week)
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thanks a lot for the help, but i couldn't download from the link, would you please upload it here as attachment?
There you go, hope this helps
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There you go, hope this helps
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thank you
http://www.mediafire.com/?76kn2oopq45f48h heres anothe rlink just in case
Could you please download and post the updated version? There's an update that android market won't let me download I have a british phone / google account, but I need to access my US citibank account.
Hi,
there is a new beta feature of check deposit with an updated android app. can someone upload an apk file of this updated beta app by citibank.
thanks in advance
Citibank.apk
Looking for the new apk for check deposit scanning...can someone upload the newest citibank apk thanks!!
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istvanszucs said:
Could you please download and post the updated version? There's an update that android market won't let me download I have a british phone / google account, but I need to access my US citibank account.
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Anyone out there please for all of us not in the US we need this app. Can someone post the most recent Citibank.apk file.
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mwill416 said:
Looking for the new apk for check deposit scanning...can someone upload the newest citibank apk thanks!!
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Anyone out there please for all of us not in the US we need this app. Can someone post the most recent Citibank.apk file.
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The version is 4.0 and was updated and put out on Android Market on Feb 10, 2012.
Help I need to make a deposit...
Could someone please post the current APK? It's free on Google Play, but it won't let those of us outside the U.S. download it (even though they have many customers around the world with U.S. accounts). There are lots of us out there who could really use this app...been trying to get it for days!! Thanks so much!
To see the one I'm talking about, just google "citi mobile (sm) android app" without the quotes. It's the one with 1,300+ reviews.
On Google play it is ?id=com.citi.citimobile
On Google play it is ?id=com.citi.citimobile
Thanks in advance. I have tried multiple options but cannot get the download to work on google play
JaanahDoe said:
On Google play it is ?id=com.citi.citimobile
Thanks in advance. I have tried multiple options but cannot get the download to work on google play
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I googled 'grab apk from google play store and used the evozi link to grab the latest google play store apk for 'com.citi.citimobile'
I'm trying to downgrade my buddy to 2.2.1 so he can have root and I just learned that megaupload was shut down and that's where the link in the tutorial is uploaded to. If anyone can help with that file I would appreciate it.
WHATTTTTTTTTT??! WHY ARE ALL THE UPLOAD SITES BEING TAKEN DOWN!!! I'm sad now
Back on topic.....
neidlinger said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1454282
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I still have this file here but I don't know where to upload it...
I have enough place on my personal website but I'm not sure it's legal to redistribute original T-Mobile firmware.
EDIT : I'm uploading it to file factory. Give me 30 mins...
SprigganMaster said:
I still have this file here but I don't know where to upload it...
I have enough place on my personal website but I'm not sure it's legal to redistribute original T-Mobile firmware.
EDIT : I'm uploading it to file factory. Give me 30 mins...
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Thank you...just let me know..
SprigganMaster said:
I still have this file here but I don't know where to upload it...
I have enough place on my personal website but I'm not sure it's legal to redistribute original T-Mobile firmware.
EDIT : I'm uploading it to file factory. Give me 30 mins...
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That's not a crazy concern, but sharing of such things is no problem at all on XDA and sites like it.
Here we go : http://www.filefactory.com/file/c2ab6b2/n/PD15IMG.zip
$:>md5sum PD15IMG.zip
49d07f0ee7de1765a6a84cb12fa53110 PD15IMG.zip
$:>
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TeeJay3800 said:
That's not a crazy concern, but sharing of such things is no problem at all on XDA and sites like it.
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My concern was more with my hosting provider than xda
SprigganMaster said:
My concern was more with my hosting provider than xda
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Good point.
SprigganMaster said:
Here we go : http://www.filefactory.com/file/c2ab6b2/n/PD15IMG.zip
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My concern was more with my hosting provider than xda
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Thank you my friend... Hopefully I can downgrade so he can root now.
Umm, Android is open source. Why would there be anything wrong with sharing a ROM? When you walk into T-mobile and ask for an update they don't charge you for the software. Also, HTC releases source code for the kernel. It an open system. That is the point of Android. Well, that and Google making money.
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estallings15 said:
Umm, Android is open source. Why would there be anything wrong with sharing a ROM? When you walk into T-mobile and ask for an update they don't charge you for the software. Also, HTC releases source code for the kernel. It an open system. That is the point of Android. Well, that and Google making money.
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Android is open source but some software shipped by T-Mobile inside the ROM might not be.
Example : HTC sense is closed source.
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SprigganMaster said:
Android is open source but some software shipped by T-Mobile inside the ROM might not be.
Example : HTC sense is closed source.
Sent from my HTC Panache / CM7 using xda premium.
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This is correct.
And i'm going to go out on a Limb and say that most people have a Google Docs account which can store .zip files, or a DropBox, or Box account which can do the same.
Hello,
Sorry to bother but FileFactory isnt working anymore because everyone is using it. Could you upload PD15IMG.zip to mediafire or another file hosting website?
I can do it but you will need to wait tomorrow. Need to go to sleep for now...
Sent from my HTC Panache using xda premium.
Thanks will be looking forward to it.
Another link than File Factory :
http://dev-host.org/ytv59wps2wzc/PD15IMG.zip
THANKSSSSSSSSSSS.. looking for everywhere..
I download the zip file, but can not unzip. got error:central directory not fund.
I download the zip file, but can not unzip. got error:central directory not fund.. Help please. thanks.
mytouch4root said:
I download the zip file, but can not unzip. got error:central directory not fund.. Help please. thanks.
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Why are you trying to extract it?
you are right. Read the instruction again.Idon't need to unzip it. thanks.
Thanks alot.
mytouch4root said:
Thanks alot.
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Lol. ???
Hey guys! this release by @adama from spain!
Version: v4.1.A.0.562 Generic Trade Iberia
DOWNLOAD RAR FILE NOW! (221MB)
DOWNLOAD FTF FILE NOW! (394MB)
Just flashed it, seems to work fine and its very smooth, similar to Arconium and not the first official ICS.
Really good so far,
greetings from Portugal
I flashed it and works perfect! Thanks!
mediafire link plz
HD recorder fixed ?
flashed it and its a little bit different from the nordic version
BUT how do i disable the "data traffic enabled" notification?!? just plain annoying...
mety333 said:
flashed it and its a little bit different from the nordic version
BUT how do i disable the "data traffic enabled" notification?!? just plain annoying...
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How different? Please describe at least some differences!
Thanks in advance.
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mety333 said:
flashed it and its a little bit different from the nordic version
BUT how do i disable the "data traffic enabled" notification?!? just plain annoying...
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Hi, care to ellaborate please? What are the main differences? Thanks.
mety333 said:
flashed it and its a little bit different from the nordic version
BUT how do i disable the "data traffic enabled" notification?!? just plain annoying...
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The data notifications is really annoying ..
For those who still will not install, the problem is that the notification of the state of data traffic, is always active and has no way to remove.
That is, when data traffic is active is saying that is active (always) and when data traffic is inactive it is saying that this inactive (always), and there's no way to remove the notification.
Anyone have any ideas?
Thanks.
didn't work for me.. thanx anyway mate.
adrianom said:
The data notifications is really annoying ..
For those who still will not install, the problem is that the notification of the state of data traffic, is always active and has no way to remove.
That is, when data traffic is active is saying that is active (always) and when data traffic is inactive it is saying that this inactive (always), and there's no way to remove the notification.
Anyone have any ideas?
Thanks.
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try to modify here:
etc/customization/settings/com/android/phone/custom_settings.xml to
key=......false true
key=...false
suppression-enabled...true>true
please tell if works
adriancristina said:
try to modify here:
etc/customization/settings/com/android/phone/custom_settings.xml to
key=......false true
key=...false
suppression-enabled...true>true
please tell if works
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It worked, thank you.
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vr5411 said:
How different? Please describe at least some differences!
Thanks in advance.
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Has two pro apps. And some additional available on Market.
Keep traffic data indicator persistent in status bar (can be turned off).
SE Calendar widget missing (exist in Nordic).
Kernel still from 2nd of March.
Any other diff?
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Is this one the same as for Portugal? It's says Iberia so I guess....can someone confirm or not that? Thanks
FAdrums said:
Is this one the same as for Portugal? It's says Iberia so I guess....can someone confirm or not that? Thanks
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Unless Portugal has moved location, last time I checked it was Iberian.
Sim compadre, este é para Portugal e Espanha.
Thanks dude!
dear all
anyone using this ROM can use their bluetooth?
adrianom said:
It worked, thank you.
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How do you actually do that??? Do we need extreme programer skills?
FAdrums said:
How do you actually do that??? Do we need extreme programer skills?
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No, you only need to edit the file. This can be done externally or own phone, with some text-editing app.
But, in attached is the edited file, just extract and copy it to:
/system/etc/customization/settings/com/android/phone
Note: you need root access.
Well I've been tweaking with it the all afternoon and I must say that now I'm starting to like ICS. Call me noob, call me dumb but this Iberic version is wayyyyy better than the original Nordic (plus the .tft has around 30/40Mb more). It's running smoothly with no FC's (the only FC I got was on Dead Space HD and we all know that HD gaming on ICS is still null).
I've rooted and uninstalled some bloatware and it's really (and freakin' FINALLY) flying!
The only thing I dislike is the date icon on the top! Can you guys guide me on how to take it off?
Thanks and thanks KrAzYtHeBoY & @adama for sharing this! )))))
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Thank you adrianom! But I've done it and it didn't work! Still the same situation! Help?
adrianom said:
No, you only need to edit the file. This can be done externally or own phone, with some text-editing app.
But, in attached is the edited file, just extract and copy it to:
/system/etc/customization/settings/com/android/phone
Note: you need root access.
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Thanks adrianom! I will also try this... Tired of that notification.
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FAdrums said:
Well I've been tweaking with it the all afternoon and I must say that now I'm starting to like ICS. Call me noob, call me dumb but this Iberic version is wayyyyy better than the original Nordic (plus the .tft has around 30/40Mb more). It's running smoothly with no FC's (the only FC I got was on Dead Space HD and we all know that HD gaming on ICS is still null).
I've rooted and uninstalled some bloatware and it's really (and freakin' FINALLY) flying!
The only thing I dislike is the date icon on the top! Can you guys guide me on how to take it off?
Thanks and thanks KrAzYtHeBoY & @adama for sharing this! )))))
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Thank you adrianom! But I've done it and it didn't work! Still the same situation! Help?
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I would like to flash this version to see if it's really faster than the nordic version (which i currently have on my phone). Does anyone knows if I can flash this version without losing data? It's just to avoid all that backup & restore & customization process.
I've searched about it and tried to remove using some advice from here but it didn't work. My phone is rooted and I went to file Explorer.. System.. App and deleted all quick connect files. It's greed out now but still there and I couldn't find files for s finder
You must install Xposed Framework and install G-Touchwiz module to get rid of those
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Any option without Xposed?
TravisJeddore said:
It's greed out now but still there and I couldn't find files for s finder
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You didn't search very hard if you didn't find the existing threads that discuss this. Nor did you link us to the thread that you talked about.
/system/priv-app/SFinder.apk
Note that you would also need to modify SystemUI.apk to totally remove Sfinder. Possibly you might be able to transplant a modified SystemUI.apk from a S5 custom ROM that has already removed Sfinder.
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This is a good place to start modding yourself. Just decompile, find the sfinder and quick connect lines in statusbar expanded xml and add android:visibility = "gone"
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20:1 that he doesn't do that.
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If he knows how, then he would. There is no need for that.
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TravisJeddore said:
I've searched about it and tried to remove using some advice from here but it didn't work. My phone is rooted and I went to file Explorer.. System.. App and deleted all quick connect files. It's greed out now but still there and I couldn't find files for s finder
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Just keep checking from time to time some one will post a solution on the matter. I say if you froze or removed said app then it should be fine, it's just a small eye sore shouldn't no problem right. Don't get to greedy and try anything risky you don't want a brick!
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I am paying for this, but i installed a custom rom and lost this app. I have looked everywhere online to download it? Any help on where i can find this app?
gsxcorey said:
I am paying for this, but i installed a custom rom and lost this app. I have looked everywhere online to download it? Any help on where i can find this app?
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If you have another s5 that you could get your hands on you could copy it, or extract it from the image that's posted such as http://forum.xda-developers.com/ver...rom-stock-root-odex-deodex-knox-free-t2842169
The item is located at /system/app/canid.apk
Make sure when you copy it over to set the proper permissions using a root explorer to rw-r--r-- and then reboot. It should just show up in the app tray.
Hope this helps. :good:
ecen92 said:
If you have another s5 that you could get your hands on you could copy it, or extract it from the image that's posted such as http://forum.xda-developers.com/ver...rom-stock-root-odex-deodex-knox-free-t2842169
The item is located at /system/app/canid.apk
Make sure when you copy it over to set the proper permissions using a root explorer to rw-r--r-- and then reboot. It should just show up in the app tray.
Hope this helps. :good:
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ill upload it.. i have another thread in here you can request on or check if u dont see an apk you like let me kno!
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its uploading.. i believe in system/app under verizon app folder called canid.apk..
https://drive.google.com/folder/d/0By9dxKZHr9vaTG5GZ0kzMk9QNkE/edit
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thank you so much.