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Need some help with deleting stock apps from CM 6.1 using root explorer/terminal emul

Tried to use root explorer, but after reboot the file appeared again in system apps..
Tried to use terminal emulator that comes with CM 6.1, but got error message "cannot remove , because the folder is not empty" - something like that...
The apps I want to remove are: Maps, Navigation,E-mail,Voice Search,Talk and some others....
By the way, what I shouldn't delete? I mean the apps that can make problems with the system....
Appreciate any suggestions.

Most of those are Google apps so I wouldn't remove them in case you start getting non stop force close errors. If you wanted to remove the files, you would need to have AUFS. Search for it.
Sent from my S-OFF Bell Canada HTC Legend.

hey man,
listen maybe you know what can be a problem with bluetooth in cm 6.1.
can't to connect to pc to send and receive files....
Also can't send files via bt to other phones....
Using windows 7 32 bit.
?
Maybe there is some radio update I should flash?

I'm not really sure but are you using a bluetooth file transfer app?
I only use bluetooth on rare occasions to transfer apps to my Archos...

marclh1992 said:
I'm not really sure but are you using a bluetooth file transfer app?
I only use bluetooth on rare occasions to transfer apps to my Archos...
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no, no applacation used, just find pc with the device and try to send file to it or receive file from it.....
Right now, I think that when pairing the devices it said that it gonna find and downlaod drivers for this bluetooth device(htc legend), but it didn't - i thing that it's a problem....
But I ca't also send files to other phones....it's strange...

unzi200888 said:
Tried to use root explorer, but after reboot the file appeared again in system apps..
Tried to use terminal emulator that comes with CM 6.1, but got error message "cannot remove , because the folder is not empty" - something like that...
The apps I want to remove are: Maps, Navigation,E-mail,Voice Search,Talk and some others....
By the way, what I shouldn't delete? I mean the apps that can make problems with the system....
Appreciate any suggestions.
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If U can't remove the apps from /system/app then you probably do not have S-OFF - what does recovery screen say? ..
I have the same issue here on my Legend since it is running hboot 1.01.. darn!
But anyway, you can use android kitchen to mod a ROM .. works nice Link http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=633246

Why don't you use an easier method of getting rid of unwanted applications? You can use Titanium Backup, it has a nice exploit discovered by Paul O'Brien from Modaco (more details about it HERE, but if you have CM 6.1 already you are rooted and need only Titanium Back that is already included in CM 6.1 ROM as far as I remember). You just have to go to the apps list, long press on it and from the popup select last option to remove the application.
For BT transfers, look in the Market after an application called Bluetooth File Transfer.

Rapier said:
Why don't you use an easier method of getting rid of unwanted applications? You can use Titanium Backup, it has a nice exploit discovered by Paul O'Brien from Modaco (more details about it HERE, but if you have CM 6.1 already you are rooted and need only Titanium Back that is already included in CM 6.1 ROM as far as I remember). You just have to go to the apps list, long press on it and from the popup select last option to remove the application.
For BT transfers, look in the Market after an application called Bluetooth File Transfer.
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wow,
thanks a lot man...
About bt - bt transfer didn't help...
In stock 2.2 it worked fine without any program....

Where are the game save files located on Android?

Got a galaxy note 3 and a note 10.1 2014 edition. both are not rooted.
I would like to transfer my progress in Injustice - Gods among us from my tablet to the phone.
Been looking online and in other threads here and the only option I saw is TI backup, which is for rooted devices.
I've checked the iOS setup, and they have a save file *.bin that they can use iFunbox to extract.
Is there no save file on Android? where is it?
Thanks in advance

sprunknwn said:
Got a galaxy note 3 and a note 10.1 2014 edition. both are not rooted.
I would like to transfer my progress in Injustice - Gods among us from my tablet to the phone.
Been looking online and in other threads here and the only option I saw is TI backup, which is for rooted devices.
I've checked the iOS setup, and they have a save file *.bin that they can use iFunbox to extract.
Is there no save file on Android? where is it?
Thanks in advance
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Most of them in root/data/data. So you need root access as well. Maybe using adb you can pull it

Rosli59564 said:
Most of them in root/data/data. So you need root access as well. Maybe using adb you can pull it
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ADB doesn't require ROOT?

sprunknwn said:
ADB doesn't require ROOT?
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Basically root not needed but some people say it depends on what you're doing. Perhaps if you're to copy a root file no root is needed but if you're trying to delete maybe root is needed(even so with correct permission still no root required)
But i don't know adb so not sure.

Try Helium, but you will need Helium (carbon) for pc also. You need to connect ur phone to pc, start carbon on pc and phone to enable it for backup or restore. Copy the backup file over Will do.
Sent from my SM-N9005 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app

Ok, tried Helium but it didn't work.
In addition I have something to say about the Samsung service as a whole.
I tried to find the Samsung android USB drivers on the Samsung website but it's impossible to get anything useful out of it.
Eventually I found the most updated drivers on these forums.
After that I contacted Samsung online chat support to receive assistance on backing up in-app data.
Turns out, there's no way to do it with anything Samsung offers (WHICH IS ABSURD).
Such a basic functionality and it's not available through any Samsung app or feature.
The only thing the support did was to comfort me regarding this issue and telling me there's no way to do it unless I use a 3rd party app, which they cannot recommend.
I have never had such ****ty service from such a big company. It started with the update and it's just going downhill ever since.
Unbelievable.

TL DNR: Helium worked perfectly for me with my Galaxy S4 and my new Galaxy S7, both of these devices are non-rooted and I used the free version of Helium. Continue reading for a walkthrough of what worked for me and will hopefully work for you.
I just got a Galaxy S7 (I upgraded from a Galaxy S4) and I wanted to keep my progress from all of my games so I wouldn't have to start from square one. All I had to do was download Helium on both of my phones and the desktop program. Then I connected my S4 to my desktop using a usb cable, opened Helium and followed the on screen instructions to backup whichever apps I chose. After that I set my S4 to connect via MTP and opened my phone on my desktop. The file path should look like this My Computer\Your_Phones_Name\Phone\carbon (carbon is the folder where Helium saves the app data that you chose to backup). Copy all the app folders you want, then follow pretty much the same steps for connecting your new device to your desktop and paste the folders from your old device in your new device's carbon folder. Once you've done that, on your new device open Helium and go to Restore And Sync, Internal Storage, select your apps to restore, and then finally enjoy your progress that you deserve!

A much much easier solution is to make use of the cloud backup feature in the game.
Just make a WBID account in-game and all your progress will be backed up. If you reinstall the game on the same device or another, just make sure you sign in with your WBID and a prompt with Superman will appear giving you the option to restore your progress.
DO NOT RESTORE USING THE CLOUD BUTTON AT THE TOP RIGHT CORNER IN THE MAIN MENU as Google Play Games cloud restore is broken in Injustice and you'll lose your progress!!!
I find this method alot easier than fiddling with system files =)

Rosli59564 said:
Basically root not needed but some people say it depends on what you're doing. Perhaps if you're to copy a root file no root is needed but if you're trying to delete maybe root is needed(even so with correct permission still no root required)
But i don't know adb so not sure.
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How to get adb to do that please? I'm new to this stuff. I tried adb root but it says "adbd cannot run as root in production builds" I'm using linux if that helps. Device I'm trying to extract from is non-rooted OnePlus 3T.

So in the internal storage (NOT ROOT), you first need to know the first company maker of the app & then the first name of the app (example : tiktok would be somthing.musically) because of the package name & how it updates & stuff.
Now when you go to the Android Folder, you see data, this is where (most) files are saved for progress & is usually in here where data gets wiped by settings for apps, scroll down for your app, click on it & then...
find a way to put all those files into your other device.
(this is also how some people cheat their way through games like subway surfers unless they're a bit complicated for most users lol)

[Q] Disable Automatic Update on LG G2 Stock

Whenever LG releases new update on LG G2, the phone starts downloading the update without user's consent. At times there are users who do not wish to update and do not want to have 100s of MBs downloaded.
LG G Flex has an option to disable automatic update, but LG G2 doesn't have it.
I'm working on disabling it and would appreciate any input or suggestion.

Disillusioned said:
Whenever LG releases new update on LG G2, the phone starts downloading the update without user's consent. At times there are users who do not wish to update and do not want to have 100s of MBs downloaded.
LG G Flex has an option to disable automatic update, but LG G2 doesn't have it.
I'm working on disabling it and would appreciate any input or suggestion.
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If you have rooted your phone, you can install titanium backup and search for "lgota" in the app list, then freeze the app shown.

Disillusioned said:
Whenever LG releases new update on LG G2, the phone starts downloading the update without user's consent. At times there are users who do not wish to update and do not want to have 100s of MBs downloaded.
LG G Flex has an option to disable automatic update, but LG G2 doesn't have it.
I'm working on disabling it and would appreciate any input or suggestion.
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...or you can do this.
If rooted, use a file manager like Root Explorer, go to System/Etc/Security, (mount R/W) and rename otacerts.zip to otacerts.zip.bak
Reboot phone and you'll be fine.

drftb said:
If you have rooted your phone, you can install titanium backup and search for "lgota" in the app list, then freeze the app shown.
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Thanks for the reply. I already did that but the phone would still download the updates.
LordLugard said:
...or you can do this.
If rooted, use a file manager like Root Explorer, go to System/Etc/Security, (mount R/W) and rename otacerts.zip to otacerts.zip.bak
Reboot phone and you'll be fine.
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I will give it a shot, thanks for the heads up.

I have a ls995 flex and its rooted...
it keeps on auto updating...
after every 2-3 days phone is downloading 641MB of data under "update LG software"...
and consuming alot of data..
how can i stop it. i have tried above mention trick but no success...
its really irritating..
I am on 4.2.2 rooted and sim unlocked with "ls980SIMunlockFinal"
please reply at the earliest...
thanks..

sydvikki said:
I have a ls995 flex and its rooted...
it keeps on auto updating...
after every 2-3 days phone is downloading 641MB of data under "update LG software"...
and consuming alot of data..
how can i stop it. i have tried above mention trick but no success...
its really irritating..
I am on 4.2.2 rooted and sim unlocked with "ls980SIMunlockFinal"
please reply at the earliest...
thanks..
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ls995 is not G2 right?
but i think installing some app like titanium and freezing an app called "lgupdate" or "lgupdate service" (or even "lgfota" ) will help with this on any LG (can't remember the exact name since i've removed it a long time ago)

60nine said:
ls995 is not G2 right?
but i think installing some app like titanium and freezing an app called "lgupdate" or "lgupdate service" (or even "lgfota" ) will help with this on any LG (can't remember the exact name since i've removed it a long time ago)
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yeah u r right my frnd i have tried almost every trick but today it again started downloading the update...

I can disable autoupdate and notifications from the menu in d802 stock for lg apps and fw
Sent from my nexus 4 running 4.4 kit kat

guys its again downloaded 641MB. huh.
what to do please help....
tried everyeach thing...

sydvikki said:
guys its again downloaded 641MB. huh.
what to do please help....
tried everyeach thing...
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You can try this (thank's @autoprime)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g3/development/psa-stop-taking-ota-updates-update-t2909412
(see How-To Block and Remove OTA Updates section):
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Block
Open LG Hidden Menu (3845#*851#) --> WLAN Test --> OTA Setting --> Disable
*Replace "851" with your devices model number, 850, 852, 855 etc.
OR you can use a RootExplorer-type app to find the OTA related APK and rename the file to ____.apk.bak or use Titanium Backup to freeze.
Verizon users: Click HERE to read about getting the HiddenMenu working. LG Hidden Menu --> Wi-Fi setting -LG --> OTA Setting --> Disable
Due to not actually having this menu by default.. the safest way to disable OTA may be to delete or rename the APK files related to OTA.
Sprint users: 5689#*990# but the HiddenMenu is most likely limited. Use the adb commands below instead.
If HiddenMenu view has been limited you can use the command below to bring up the OTA disable menu.
Code:
Code:
adb shell
su
am start com.lge.hiddenmenu/.wlan_service.wifi_ota_buttons
Remove OTA Update(and notification)
If an OTA notification is on your device you most likely already have the OTA file on your phone. If rooted, you can remove the OTA files and get rid of that annoying notification.
Updates are found in the /cache/ folder on your phone. Using a RootExplorer-type app(or ES File Explorer) browse to the root of your phone(NOT the root of your internal storage, /sdcard/, but the actual phone). If using ES File Explorer you may have to use the "show hidden files" option and grant the app root. You will see the update .zip file in cache if you did everything correctly. If no one has already uploaded the OTA zip.. copy the update to your sdcard and then upload for everyone else. Now delete the zip file from /cache/.
Deleting the file in /cache/ will get rid of the OTA but will not get rid of the notification. To get rid of notification:
1. Pull the notification shade down on your phone
2. Long press on the OTA notification until you see the App Info option pop up.
3. Click App Info and uncheck the Show Notifications box.
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thanks guys
Thanks guys. I did everything u guys suggested. But today again 641 mb data was downloaded. Wtf....
Can anyone guide me how to update it to kitkat MANUALLY. i have LS995 running on 4.2.2

plz help guys...

Problem solved... i threw my phone on the wall...

Broke settings.

So i installed the samsung s5 lockscreen, or at least attempted to, I never realized you needed to flash in recovery. First I backed my files up. Then with the zip all I did was copy the files down to system in EZ Explorer, when I found out that my settings.apk went missing and the home button didnt work(or the lockscreen) I tried to restore my files, I restart my phone but no change still no settings and home button doesnt interact at all. (Stock S4 with Root)
(Also I cannot install apps anymore) Any help greatly appreciated!

I think you can solve this by Android development bridge (adb). In a few words, this is a way you can modify your internal memory from your ?. So, you have to push all backup.
If you don't know how to use it, in this page there are a lot of helpful post.

marniba1 said:
I think you can solve this by Android development bridge (adb). In a few words, this is a way you can modify your internal memory from your ?. So, you have to push all backup.
If you don't know how to use it, in this page there are a lot of helpful post.
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Sorry the app creates a backup, or do I need to have a previously installed backup?

Messed up even further!
Guys I tried to factory reset hoping to fix the problem, but as the config window opens up, I'm flooded with errors. My question is should I just install a ROM and hope that fixes it, or just go to my provider and go by the warranty?(Root I used is towelroot, so it should be gone after FR, so the warranty should still be good.)

Found a fix!
I did what it says here, works perfect except for wifi(Other then that its great)
www(dot)droidviews(dot)com/install-android-4-4-2-kitkat-firmware-on-canadian-galaxy-s4/

Q: Bloatware on boost mobile E4. I need help removing them.

I have tried uninstalling them through multiple apps in the playstore and it always says failed. I am rooted and I want to use the stock rom for now until the data issues are patched. I have disabled the apps I just don't want the on my phone. The facebook apps you can't disable the update. I don't trust facebook and I don't want anything to do with it on my phone so if anyone know's how to remove them please let me know. Thank you.

bluemoonlight said:
I have tried uninstalling them through multiple apps in the playstore and it always says failed. I am rooted and I want to use the stock rom for now until the data issues are patched. I have disabled the apps I just don't want the one my phone. The facebook apps you can't disable the update. I don't trust facebook and I don't want anything to do with it on my phone so if anyone know's how to remove them please let me know. Thank you.
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BEFORE READING, MAKE A BACKUP PRIOR TO THIS ANSWER:
I'm sorry to say, but it would need to be done using the file manager via TWRP. It is a lil tricky because it lacks concise deletion. So it is best to use a rooted file explorer (es file explorer is beneficial for this) and look around these locations:
/system/app
/system/priv-app
/oem/app
/oem/priv-app
Each folder holding the apk must be deleted individually in TWRP's file manager, or you WILL face a possible soft-brick.
Good luck.
(The reason why is, because the oem section is more secure to avoid a break of the phone itself, so it will freeze everytime while the actual OS is in use. Doing it via TWRP ensures deletion and avoiding a freeze bc the recovery OS is different from stock OS)