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Undeletable file

Hello anyone,
after powering up the device for the first time and doing all the first time stuff I did the mistake of happily downloading the advertised Ice Age film (for free in Germany). Later on I tested all kinds of things. For example I created an additional user which I deleted again. Now I need the Space the *#@% Video is sitting on. But the $?#@%¿ File won't let me delete itself. Here's what I tried so far:
- deleting the file in Google Play Movies
- deleting the file with ES file explorer in /sdcard/Android/Data/com.google.android.videos/files/Movies/...
- clearing the cache of the Google Video thing in the nexus 10 settings
- clearing the cache of the Google Video thing with Titanium Backup
- deactivating the App and repeating all the abovementioned steps
- uninstalling update of Google Play Movies and repeating all the abovementioned steps
- trying to change permissions of the files with ES file explorer and others to no avail
- I even tried to rm -r the file via adb shell (with and without su) under different paths (see above and another including shell)
- and most of all: I did not only search for a solution but actually pleaded Google and the XDA search and the lot but to no avail
- By the way - I would very much prefer not to wipe the Tablet
Does any of you pros have an Idea?
Edit1: Of course I tried several different ways of changing the properties of the file (-rw-rw-r--) to 666 or something but it won't let me
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Have you tried to unpin it from the Google movies app? I had a few magazines that I unpinned yesterday and it appeared to delete them afterwards. I assume the other app works the same way.
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I would root the device then use a su manager that supports multi-users and grab a file manager that utilizes root. Try to delete the file then. Don't know why a file would be protected unless another app is trying to access it maybe?

That's exactly what I suspect. I've pinned - downloaded - the movie before I added and deleted the additional User. Therefore somehow the main user got to be a different one albeit it seems to be the same. And this different user isn't allowed to delete the movie. And I don't know how to restore the original 'main' user without wiping the device. If I unpin the Video in the App the App claims to delete the Video but it isn't. As a SU manager I have Chainfires SuperSU. The only other I know of is ChainsDDs Superuser Elite. And this doesn't seem to have multi user support either. Please correct me if I'm wrong or if there's more SU managers. For root utilizing file managers I have said ES file explorer, Solid Explorer and even tried Root Explorer.
Do you by any chance know of a way to restore the original main user?
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The implementation of multple users is annoying and I stopped using it.
Superuser 3.3 supports multiple users for root. Might give that a shot. From Craigacgomez post:
http://d-h.st/oOo
But at this point it might just be easier for a clean install of you current Rom or at least a good excuse to try out another Rom.
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You're right of course. A fresh install is probably the best solution. Actually I'm starting to prepare for it. But it nags on me. Setting up everything from scratch (not sure whether TB will install the apps correctly with this multi-user thing) and as always forgetting something to backup and therefore loosing it.
But most of all - as long as I don't understand why this happened in the first place I don't know what will be best: Completely ignore the multi-user capabilities and hope for the best never to need it or as an initial step setting up a user and deleting it to be sure not to loose control over data owned by a 'first main user'.
Thank you for the 3.3 Superuser. I suspect I'm just too stupid but I didn't get it to run properly. In SuperSU I did a clean up for another SU manager and installed the Superuser.apk. Then tried to let it install the binaries without success. Hitting the 'Tap here to check...' just didn't do anything. It just said the binary was SuperSU 0.99. So I installed Superuser from Play and tried to get rid of SuperSU and then again installing Version 3.3 - didn't help. I even copied the binary myself which at least made Superuser see a 3.3 binary. Sadly it didn't really work with any app.
So far as a summary: If you plan to make use of the multi-user-functionality just don't do anything before setting up some users.
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[Q] Lollipop, /system partition almost full

Hi all,
I updated my Nexus 7 to lollipop using the factory image (just to have a fresh start ..), but I noticed the available free space on /system partition is just a few Mb's.
After rooting (just superSu, no busybox) available space is 1.7 Mb and after editing the hosts file it is just 700 kb. I deleted the ringer tones (quite useless on a wifi only tablet) and that gave me 2.5 Mb of extra room. Any other tip to increase the /system free space ? The partition is typically read-only, but is it dangerous to be so low on free space ?
I'm afraid that could pose an issue on future upgrade, do you think google might consider re-partitioning the internal flash ?
thanks
bye

The above are reasonable questions.
Not being an expert, I wonder how much file system manipulation may be accomplished with an "in place" update.
I don't think the lack of file system headroom is a problem.
For upgrades down the road, cross that bridge when and if you get there. This device is not likely to receive another major update such as this.
I too deleted all my ringtone files save one. Also, I froze certain Google apps I'm unlikely to use. No ill effects that I can see.

With only 670 Mb of /system partition google has to decide what is in and what is out: as an example the launcher is still the old basic one because it has a smaller footprint. My Nexus 5 has googleNow launcher by default because its /system partition is 1 GB (and only 40Mb free). There will be a moment when the system files will not fit in 670 Mb and the nexus 7 will be abandoned ...
Sure the tablet is 2 years old and lollipop is very likely the last update, but I hope it will still be eligible for a 5.1 update (if any).
bye
Enrico

maybe something related with
http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-4/general/how-to-fix-internal-storage-16gb-8gb-t2033692

No, that is a different issue (which I also had and fixed with a factory reset). The /system partition is 670 Mb by google design and it is filled with system files.
For Google, 3 Mb of free space is more than enough, but if you have to root and/or do other changes, that might be a problem.
bye

i deleted all the programs in system that could be installed from the play store. even launcher since i installed the Now launcher.
Freed up a lot of system space and seems to have stopped most of the system lag.

I deleted the Maps and Chrome APKs, it looks like the updated versions of those google apps went into /data anyway so it wasn't needed in /system

I deleted some gapps with titanium (chrome, documents, "edicola" i don't know english name) but at reboot I have a lot of system UI error, so I return back to 4.4.4.
How I have to use for delete unwanted system apps?
Thanks!

When it comes to perceived or measured performance, it is inconsequential for a read-only filesystem to be nearly full. And /system is designed to be mounted read only - so there are no processes trying to write things there anyway.
It only matters to folks who might want to add additional content to the /system partition - and even then only at the moment of that operation; even if they fill it to 100% capacity, that will not cause a single performance issue.
Move along folks - nothing to see here.

Performed a full clean install last night, there was some lag. I rebooted a few times left it idle for a while but no difference. I'm doing this as I want to install Phantom kernel and move to F2FS which apparently needs a little more space free. So I moved some apps out of system to data and the difference was instant and noticeable.

bftb0 said:
When it comes to perceived or measured performance, it is inconsequential for a read-only filesystem to be nearly full. And /system is designed to be mounted read only - so there are no processes trying to write things there anyway.
It only matters to folks who might want to add additional content to the /system partition - and even then only at the moment of that operation; even if they fill it to 100% capacity, that will not cause a single performance issue.
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That is exactly my feelings, I do not care if currently I have left only few Mb AFTER rooting and other tweaks, the partition is read-only and nobody is writing there during normal operation. After the initial adjustments, the tablet is smooth and runs fine even if the partition is nearly full.
I'm worried about future upgrades (if any): if an OTA fails because there is not enough space to update the /system partition (due to customised extra files) and/or after the OTA upgrade there is no room to add the superSu app to root ... then we are in trouble.
bye
Enrico

enryfox said:
I'm worried about future upgrades (if any): if an OTA fails because there is not enough space to update the /system partition (due to customised extra files) and/or after the OTA upgrade there is no room to add the superSu app to root ... then we are in trouble.
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If the current OTA update is how future OTA updates will be installed (and there's no reason to suggest it's not) then any change you make to System will cause the OTA to fail, even if you change back everything. Meaning it will fail, not because it ran out of space because of the customized files you mentioned, but because it was tinkered with even the slightest bit.
So if the OTA behavior is like the current one, then do whatever you want to System, delete stuff, fill it up to the brim, doesn't matter because come next OTA time you'll have to flash the stock system image file anyway, if you wanna keep your data, or flash the then new stock firmware entirely, like you did this time.

dtg7 said:
If the current OTA update is how future OTA updates will be installed (and there's no reason to suggest it's not) then any change you make to System will cause the OTA to fail, even if you change back everything. Meaning it will fail, not because it ran out of space because of the customized files you mentioned, but because it was tinkered with even the slightest bit.
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Actually I started with a rooted 4.4.4 and sideloaded the 5.0 OTA: it worked and the the update was applied successfully. My problem was that /system was really full to the brim, with 0 bytes left and that is way I applied the factory image. With current grouper 5.0 official image there is simply not enough space to root, install busybox and change the hosts file, we need to make some room to get all three tweak's.
I'm surprised future OTA's will not work simply because we tinkered with system files; until now I always applied new OTA's over rooted system files and they always worked (from 4.3 all the way up to 4.4.4).
bye
Enrico

enryfox said:
Hi all,
I updated my Nexus 7 to lollipop using the
factory image (just to have a fresh start ..)
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enryfox said:
Actually I started with a rooted 4.4.4 and sideloaded the 5.0 OTA: it worked and the the update was applied successfully.
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Kind of conflicting statements there...
Anyway here's what I understood about Lollipop OTAs: http://www.androidpolice.com/2014/1...e-means-update-will-fail-system-modified-way/
So in conclusion I'm just gonna do whatever to system and flash stock system when next OTA comes around.

dtg7 said:
Kind of conflicting statements there...
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no Conflicts here :
enryfox said:
Actually I started with a rooted 4.4.4 and sideloaded the 5.0 OTA: it worked and the the update was applied successfully. My problem was that /system was really full to the brim, with 0 bytes left and that is way I applied the factory image.
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the OTA + root process left me with a /system partition full and there was no way to free space (I do not know why) so I had to restore the factory image.
The new OTA policy, as for my experience, does not apply to the our Nexus 7: the android 5.0 OTA applied to my rooted nexus7 flawlessly; if it wasn't for the rooting process filling up the /system partition, I would have kept it as it was.
bye
Enrico

i think same Problems in my moto g 5.0.2 LP stock 20mb free space in /Sys.

Someone should make a deodexed stock ROM, so there'd be more free space? I'd do it myself but my PC isn't powerful enough to run the deodex tool and my upload speed is 350kb/s so I wouldn't be able to upload it anywhere (400-500MB)
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It's all the apps that the ROM flashed into the system partition. I found myself with 1MB free. I needed that space for root apps so I installed Titanium Backup and uninstalled several apps that you can grab from the Play Store. I got to 103MB free in /system.
I wasn't sure if uninstalling the foreign language keyboards would cause problems, so I left those alone. If anyone know if they can be safely removed please let me know.
Anywho, I'll list what I removed.
Chrome
YouTube
Drive
Maps
Street View
Google+
Wallet
Play Music
Sound Search
Don't forget to reboot after uninstalling. Then install from the Play Store.

LuvMyDroid said:
It's all the apps that the ROM flashed into the system partition. I found myself with 1MB free. I needed that space for root apps so I installed Titanium Backup and uninstalled several apps that you can grab from the Play Store. I got to 103MB free in /system.
I wasn't sure if uninstalling the foreign language keyboards would cause problems, so I left those alone. If anyone know if they can be safely removed please let me know.
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The foreign languade keyboards (as well as the ASUS keyboard) are among the things I've uninstalled to free up some space in the system partition. I've seen no ill effects. My system partition has about 65 MB free. Here's what I've uninstalled:
ASUS Keyboard
Docs
Google Hindi Input
Google Korean keyboard
Google Pinyin Input
Google Play Games
Hangouts
Sheets
Slides
Talkback

I confirm that, also, N7 3G is smoother than before with lollipop 5.0.2 with more space in system partition

[Z3][5.0.2][LB][Lollipop][stock] Steps for working Xposed video proof

First i'm not responsible whatever happens to your device.
Maybe working and other devices. never tested.
i saw a lot of people here missed their Xposed after update to Lollipop LB.
i found a way and i want to share it .
Edit: Now recovery works http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=59879026&postcount=3837 thanks to @zxz0O0 and @[NUT].
Before start make a nandroid backup via recovery and start from step 4.
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video proof https://youtu.be/HKz1t8WKtQE of working Xposed
at Z3 D6603 LOCKED bootloader stock Lollipop .690
I tested 3 xposed modules
1.Greenify WORKS perfect
2.20mp superiorauto works
3.xprivacy i get bootloop and start all over again.
4. Gravity box WORKS
Edit: my Z3: prerooted .690 5.0.2 lollipop (baltic) D6603 if this helps
Now i have only Greenify module and after 50 reboots never had bootloop
maybe there are many module for 5.0.2 but never tested
What you see below is what i have done with my Z3 5.0.2 Lollipop LOCKED Bootloader
Steps for a working Xposed without bootloops at Z3 5.0.2 Lollipop
make backup via titanium backup or whatever
1. Downgrade .93 4.4.4 fresh ftf install with full wipes
2. root and install Z3-lockeddualrecovery2.8.3-RELEASE.installer
3. boot recovery, factory reset and install prerooted .690 5.0.2 lollipop zip (baltic)
4. not reboot. install xposed-arm-20150308.zip file via recovery
5. not reboot. install UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.46.zip
6. wipe dalvik/cache
7. boot system enable usb debugging, allow mock locations, disable verify apps .EDIT i don't know if that helps
8. install titanium backup
9. remove useless system apps via titanium backup (especially everything small apps even framework-small-apps) here i had force close reboot.
if not continue to 10. otherwise boot and continue to 10.
10. clean dalvik cache via titanium backup
11. reboot system
12. install clear cache app or other and clear dalvik cache (real clear). or boot recovery and clean dalvik cache
13. reboot wait art do the job
14. install XposedInstaller_3.0-alpha2.apk
15. reboot
16. install Greenify(2.6.1) module
17. reboot
18. done
Edit: if not work try install XposedInstaller_3.0-alpha2.apk before wipes and remove useless apss(step 9.). Not reboot before clean dalvik cache via titanium backup. and install Greenify(2.6.1) or Gravity box module at the end. not before.
The easy way maybe is the hard way

Greenify is supposed to work without xposed. Could you try gravity box?

Maybe ? much luck, oddly enough did that process and then I installed the apk Xposed and reset the machine gave bootloop

do you try Gravity Box ? , Greenify can work without Xposed

Bootlop

Gravity box WORKS
did you try with downgrade and full wipes ?
and try install xposed apk before wipes and remove useless apss(step 9.)
remove useless system apps via titanium backup (especially everything small apps even framework-small-apps) how many small apps you find and unistall it ?
some days before i tried with different steps and not worked.

and what about 20MP SuperiorAuto module ?? is it working ??

Hani88 said:
and what about 20MP SuperiorAuto module ?? is it working ??
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20MP SuperiorAuto module not working. :crying:

ogunja said:
Maybe much luck, oddly enough did that process and then I installed the apk Xposed and reset the machine gave bootloop
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did you try with downgrade and full wipes ?
remove useless system apps via titanium backup (especially everything small apps even framework-small-apps) how many small apps did you find and unistall it ?

forisp2004 said:
did you try with downgrade and full wipes ?
remove useless system apps via titanium backup (especially everything small apps even framework-small-apps) how many small apps did you find and unistall it ?
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No, the system is not removing apps or monstando RW / perfectly, so I used titanium to freeze

ogunja said:
No, the system is not removing apps or monstando RW / perfectly, so I used titanium to freeze
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cannot have clean dalvik cache via titanium backup if you cannot mout rw.
try to fix rw first.

It doesn't work, so why make a thread title indicating the opposite?

MustafaSarhan said:
It doesn't work, so why make a thread title indicating the opposite?
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i don't know what you understand but it works.
The steps in the first post i tried and succeed.
i'm the only one in the earth with Z3 D6603 Locked bootloader stock rooted Lollipop with working Xposed

forisp2004 said:
i don't know what you understand but it works.
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I apologise, I was mainly thinking of X Privacy and you are right, you got Xposed in general to work.

forisp2004 said:
cannot have clean dalvik cache via titanium backup if you cannot mout rw.
try to fix rw first.
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Any ideas to solve this problem RW

ogunja said:
Any ideas to solve this problem RW
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even in first boot with prerooted lollipop or kk i had system rw.
i don't why. many people in here have problem with rw.
i read somewhere here in xda that if you have enable usb debugging and connetct to flashtool problem solved. never need to tested.
the first thing i do every time to boot to a new rom is enable usb debugging, allow mock locations, disable verify apps and enable unknown sources.
if that helps

forisp2004 said:
even in first boot with prerooted lollipop or kk i had system rw.
i don't why. many people in here have problem with rw.
i read somewhere here in xda that if you have enable usb debugging and connetct to flashtool problem solved. never need to tested.
the first thing i do every time to boot to a new rom is enable usb debugging, allow mock locations, disable verify apps and enable unknown sources.
if that helps
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I have the same, full working rw access since first time. Also disabled namespace separation in SuperSU. Works with ES File Explorer
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ondrejvaroscak said:
I have the same, full working rw access since first time. Also disabled namespace separation in SuperSU. Works with ES File Explorer
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i'm always with enable namespace separation in SuperSU beacause never had problem and no need to disable,
as i said i have full rw access from the first boot.
i'm uploading a video proof for the working Xposed.
i'll update with the link.

forisp2004 said:
i'm always with enable namespace separation in SuperSU beacause never had problem and no need to disable,
as i said i have full rw access from the first boot.
i'm uploading a video proof for the working Xposed.
i'll update with the link.
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Namespace separation disabled seems to be only necessary for ES File Explorer. If you use Root Explorer maybe you don't need to disable. Didn't tried, but I have rw working this way. For terminal I didn't need to disable, just for ES
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ondrejvaroscak said:
Namespace separation disabled seems to be only necessary for ES File Explorer. If you use Root Explorer maybe you don't need to disable. Didn't tried, but I have rw working this way. For terminal I didn't need to disable, just for ES
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ES File Explorer i'm using
have you try without disabled?

[share] "remove gapps completely"

[FLASHABLE ZIP]
The zip provided below can be used to remove whole gapps package that is included in some custom Roms ,so that u can flash u r own desired gapps again [switch gapps] or if u want to use custom Roms without gapps.
Remove GApps in ROM: now support Marshmallow
Script in first post very discounted and therefore deleting not all files.
Here's updated version. Script automatically mounts /system, you don't need do it by yourself.
Script compatible with Android 2.3...6.0
Guaranteed delete will be only on CyanogenMod rom's and Nexus firmware due of possible other file naming in manufacturer stock firmware.
Probably some small bits of files can left on device (like WebView), but almost all other will be removed.
Note: script removes apps from /system partition.
Probably some of them was updated and additionally stored in internal memory.
So you need manually delete a bit of remainders by usual way.
IMPORTANT!
– Maybe some stuff or whole ROM will broken after applying this ZIP
– Script removes stock Google / CM keyboard, install 3rd party before applying!
– Script removes Google Experience Launcher, so make sure you use 3rd-party app or device will not boot!
– Script removes Hangouts, so make sure you use 3rd-party SMS app or you may unable use SMS!
– ..and may other
– Apps with embedded Google Maps such as Foursquare, Instagram and many other can't be launched / installed by any way because of lack of framework for it
– A lot of apps requests installed Google Play Store and Google Play Services which will be removed
– Network location can be disabled because it's part of gapps
– Recommended to wipe dalvik/ART-cache to rid out of unused cache files
>>> Use it at your own risk and make full backup via recovery before flashing! <<<
*THE WHOLE CREDIT GOES TO BONOBOO XDA DEV HE MADE THIS CREATIVE THREAD POSSIBLE SO TX TO HIM*

Yeshas Prabhakar said:
[FLASHABLE ZIP] Remove GApps in ROM: now support Marshmallow
Script in first post very discounted and therefore deleting not all files.
Here's updated version. Script automatically mounts /system, you don't need do it by yourself.
Script compatible with Android 2.3...6.0
Guaranteed delete will be only on CyanogenMod rom's and Nexus firmware due of possible other file naming in manufacturer stock firmware.
Probably some small bits of files can left on device (like WebView), but almost all other will be removed.
Note: script removes apps from /system partition.
Probably some of them was updated and additionally stored in internal memory.
So you need manually delete a bit of remainders by usual way.
IMPORTANT!
– Maybe some stuff or whole ROM will broken after applying this ZIP
– Script removes stock Google / CM keyboard, install 3rd party before applying!
– Script removes Google Experience Launcher, so make sure you use 3rd-party app or device will not boot!
– Script removes Hangouts, so make sure you use 3rd-party SMS app or you may unable use SMS!
– ..and may other
– Apps with embedded Google Maps such as Foursquare, Instagram and many other can't be launched / installed by any way because of lack of framework for it
– A lot of apps requests installed Google Play Store and Google Play Services which will be removed
– Network location can be disabled because it's part of gapps
– Recommended to wipe dalvik/ART-cache to rid out of unused cache files
>>> Use it at your own risk and make full backup via recovery before flashing! <<<
*THE WHOLE CREDIT GOES TO BONOBOO XDA DEV HE MADE THIS CREATIVE THREAD POSSIBLE SO TX TO HIM*
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I am not sure what he is trying to convey here with this kind of english, but Titanium backup works fine for everybody and this kind of crap is not required for nobody.

raviprakashji said:
I am not sure what he is trying to convey here with this kind of english, but Titanium backup works fine for everybody and this kind of crap is not required for nobody.
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I am sorry if u can't understand simple English.
It's a zip file to completely remove gapps or whole Google apps....
Those who want to switch to another version of gapps or want to remove Google apps completely which comes with inbuilt ROMS.
And by the way hold u r tongue before u criticize such useful share or posts like this.
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Yeshas Prabhakar said:
I am sorry if u can't understand simple English.
It's a zip file to completely remove gapps or whole Google apps....
Those who want to switch to another version of gapps or want to remove Google apps completely which comes with inbuilt ROMS.
And by the way hold u r tongue before u criticize such useful share or posts like this.
Sent from my GT-I9082 using XDA-Developers mobile app
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Waiting for any person who is getting benefited.

Can you make a zip to remove supersu too?(if its possible )

aswinp222 said:
Can you make a zip to remove supersu too?(if its possible )
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There is an option to completely unroot in supersu

Shon22 said:
There is an option to completely unroot in supersu
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Lol,its possible only if rom boots

I try to delete bloat system apps but they keep coming back

I installed this rom:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/axon-7/development/rom-slm-version-t3704143
(I wanted an android 7 stock rom - not MIFavor - but incredibly I couldn't find it)
after that, I tried to remove with Titanium Backup many system apps that I didn't want, like Mi Assistant, Es file explorer, Z-backup, an app with russian characters which I have no idea what it does, an app with chinese characters which I have no idea what it does, etc.), but the problem is that they keep coming back even after removing them with Titanium Backup :| this has never happened to me before, and I have no idea how to solve this.

Try this zip. Backup before flash.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1HVaIpyizIBmp65snGpbUDFYkvkfW4-JG/view?usp=drivesdk

thanks for the suggestion, but it didn't work: first I tried with this method, then I installed the zip you provided, but again it didn't work.
As before, if I uninstall system apps via Titanium Backup, and then reboot the device, the apps are still there.

Ficus* said:
thanks for the suggestion, but it didn't work: first I tried with this method, then I installed the zip you provided, but again it didn't work.
As before, if I uninstall system apps via Titanium Backup, and then reboot the device, the apps are still there.
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In TWRP's terminal do
Code:
reboot disemmcwp
If that doesn't work do it from your computer with
Code:
adb reboot disemmcwp

I tried exactly as you said, but again it didn't work. I unistalled apps with titanium backup, they disappear, then I reboot and the apps are again there :'(
Apart from that the phone works perfectly (the root remains, xposed works, etc.) so I have no idea why this is happening
Oh I have a a2017g and I dont' have Magisk, if that changes anything.
just a quick update, I have already installed busybox 1.21.1, and if i try to update it to 1.27.2 with busybox app from play store, nothing happens/changes.
edit2: I even try to install the "dm-verity and forced encryption disabler zip" listed here, but again it didn't work.

Ficus* said:
I tried exactly as you said, but again it didn't work. I unistalled apps with titanium backup, they disappear, then I reboot and the apps are again there :'(
Apart from that the phone works perfectly (the root remains, xposed works, etc.) so I have no idea why this is happening
Oh I have a a2017g and I dont' have Magisk, if that changes anything.
just a quick update, I have already installed busybox 1.21.1, and if i try to update it to 1.27.2 with busybox app from play store, nothing happens/changes.
edit2: I even try to install the "dm-verity and forced encryption disabler zip" listed here, but again it didn't work.
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Try Magisk. AFAIK with Magisk you can make changes to system without actually modifying system, so it might work.

Ficus* said:
(I wanted an android 7 stock rom - not MIFavor - but incredibly I couldn't find it)
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Could you explain this? You were looking for LineageOS maybe?
To be able to delete apps you should get a computer with ADB, connect your phone, then from the computer issue "adb reboot disemmcwp". Doing this from TWRP or a terminal emulator doesn't work

Ficus* said:
I installed this rom:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/axon-7/development/rom-slm-version-t3704143
(I wanted an android 7 stock rom - not MIFavor - but incredibly I couldn't find it)
after that, I tried to remove with Titanium Backup many system apps that I didn't want, like Mi Assistant, Es file explorer, Z-backup, an app with russian characters which I have no idea what it does, an app with chinese characters which I have no idea what it does, etc.), but the problem is that they keep coming back even after removing them with Titanium Backup :| this has never happened to me before, and I have no idea how to solve this.
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Don't use Titanium to remove the apps.if you have run the above command to disable write protection, download mxplorer or any root explorer and go into the folder and delete them. For some reason Titanium doesn't delete them properly

I was having the same problem with with all the b13 roms. The b13 bootstack it the problem for me. What phone model are you using? If you are on the U model trying installing the b32 bootstack by drakenfx. That's how I solved that problem. I am not sure on the g model though.

thanks again for your help! in the end since I couldn't figure it out, I decided to factory reset everything and start from scratch with Magisk and LineageOS. With them I succesfully managed to delete system apps with titanium backup. now i have only a small issue with adblocker, but i will create a new topic as the problem is different from the one i talked about here.
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Could you explain this? You were looking for LineageOS maybe?
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yeah I wasn't really clear. I was looking for an android vanilla experience, and then add gravity box to personalize it. however i am quite happy with lineageos, so i just may stick with it. only issue is that i couldn't find dark theme for drawer/settings, but i will look into it.

Ficus* said:
thanks again for your help! in the end since I couldn't figure it out, I decided to factory reset everything and start from scratch with Magisk and LineageOS. With them I succesfully managed to delete system apps with titanium backup. now i have only a small issue with adblocker, but i will create a new topic as the problem is different from the one i talked about here.
yeah I wasn't really clear. I was looking for an android vanilla experience, and then add gravity box to personalize it. however i am quite happy with lineageos, so i just may stick with it. only issue is that i couldn't find dark theme for drawer/settings, but i will look into it.
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i think you're using the stock system, a.k.a. MiFavor. LineageOS is the vanilla android experience you wanted, that's why I mentioned it.
I'm attaching a few screenshots