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Hi.
One of the main reasons I wanted my Arc rooted was to block the ads that take up screen space and I never read anyway.
This thread is about a current script but it doesn't work on the Arc because it apparently needs the paths changing.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=664532
anyone feel up to doing this for us?
Cheers :-D
things in that thread can be applied to almost any Android phone.
But instead of manually doing it, why don't you do this with AdFree from Market?
Cheers, didn't know about this app; will give it a go
Hi
I know it is an old thread, but does adfree still work on your SE Arc?
I have installed Adfree but still got all the ads. I am using stockfirmware (2.3.3), rooted of course. And added Adfree to the super user list.
Still works on my 2.3.4, worked on cm7 2.3.7, and has worked on any rooted phone I've had. Did you install from the market or restore from titanium backup? If you restore to a different rom don't restore with data, it'll appear to run but not have any effect.
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Personally I would recommend against using Ad blocking software. Because developers get revenue for these ads. It's least we can do to support them.
ShyamSasi said:
Personally I would recommend against using Ad blocking software. Because developers get revenue for these ads. It's least we can do to support them.
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I totally agree with you, that we should support developers. And if a app exist in a donate/buy version I always prefer that over a ad financed version. But when browsing I'm getting sick and tired of all the ads. Though, I now site owners also need ads to finance their website.
Jorgensen said:
I have installed Adfree but still got all the ads. I am using stockfirmware (2.3.3), rooted of course. And added Adfree to the super user list.
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Have you actually run the app and used it to download/install the hosts file necessary to actually block ads, or did you just install it?
Step666 said:
Have you actually run the app and used it to download/install the hosts file necessary to actually block ads, or did you just install it?
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Installed, downloaded host files, and created symlink between /etc/hosts and /system/etc/hosts. When I view the different host files they contain all the entries from Adfree. When I compare with my Magic - where it works - I can't find any differences in host files. I must admit I have now given up.
It works for me
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I am new to the Kindle Fire, and recently rooted with Kindle Fire utility without a hitch. Many thanks to all the Dev's that put that together, great work. I am not new to rooting and customizing ROMs on Droid phones, but new to the "tablet" world.
However, after doing some searching, I am unable to find information on some things.
1) Google Market. Its running fine, but there are a ton of apps missing from the market (ie Facebook). I have seen some threads on how to fix this if I am on CM7, but was wondering if its possible to do this on a "stock" rooted KF?
2) Blocking updates. Is there an easy way to "block" Amazon from being able to push updates to the device? I know this has caused issues like losing root, etc.
3) Freezing Apps. Are there any "standard" apps or processes that can be frozen/removed from the Stock ROM that aren't needed? I haven't been able to find a definitive "list".
Thanks again,
-Sf-
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Hey there.
Let me see. You can use "Titanium backup" to freeze stupid things like maps. I dont have mine anymore so i cant populate a list for you atm. You can try to update the "Market" app to resolve issues with missing apps. My advice: use stock rom,root it. And use a launcher like launcher pro. Then use setcpu.
1 - try the modaco rom - it shows to the market as galaxy tab:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1439916
2 - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1451328
this one is also a good starting place to find different things:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1467013
Editing the build.prop file should fix market visibility. I just purchased and rooted mine last night but i'm also having the same issue. Going to try out this after work. Should do the trick. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1371021
res1n said:
Editing the build.prop file should fix market visibility. I just purchased and rooted mine last night but i'm also having the same issue. Going to try out this after work. Should do the trick. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1371021
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Sounds good. I saw this post, but I haven't seen a build.prop for the stock rooted Kindle fire. If you get yours to work, please post it. Thanks!
b63 said:
1 - try the modaco rom - it shows to the market as galaxy tab:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1439916
2 - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1451328
this one is also a good starting place to find different things:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1467013
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I would like to stick with the stock rom, since hardware acceleration seems to be an issue with most of the custom roms. Do you know if Modaco supports hardware acceleration?
The only roms that have trouble with hardware acceleration are the ICS roms, all other roms have working HWA.
As far as I know the missing apps from the market can't be fixed if your on stock, even if you edit the build.prop, thats why I moved from stock to cm7.
I don't know if there is a way to completely block amazon updates, but I just froze silentupdate with titanium backup when I was stock and I never got the notification to move from 6.2.1 to 6.2.2.
The only app I know of that can freeze apps is titanium backup pro in the market, and there is no list of apps that can be removed/frozen on the stock rom, just use common sense when removing/freezing the apps, don't delete an app if you don't know exactly what it is or delete the kindle launcher, and then wonder why your homescreen is gone, and make sure to backup any apps you mess with.
scarfoot said:
I would like to stick with the stock rom, since hardware acceleration seems to be an issue with most of the custom roms. Do you know if Modaco supports hardware acceleration?
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modaco is a optimized 6.2.2 stock rom - you can update with it and loose nothing cause it don't format any partitions - read the op of modaco for more information ...
b63 said:
modaco is a optimized 6.2.2 stock rom - you can update with it and loose nothing cause it don't format any partitions - read the op of modaco for more information ...
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Thanks I will take a look at that. Thanks for the advice.
Looks like MoDaCo for the Kindle Fire was the way to go. My market is working great now, system is very fast, really impressed overall. Still retains the "stock" feel with a few tweak. Now I have to figure out if it doesn't get updates from Amazon.
look at my first post - the link in point 2
allthrough i think in modaco the file is allready removed it's better to check twice
There is a system app called OTA Silent Update and you can just delete it and your all good.
I have installed Mokee on my 4G. But I have some security concerns with it. Google throws up a security warning when you reboot it complaining about an app that is trying to be installed. Numerous antivirus applications have problems with some of the apps.
Does anyone have a clean version of this rom that has the crap removed? I tried and failed. I'm sure a lot of us would appreciate it. Thanks!
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I have installed Mokee on my 4G. But I have some security concerns with it. Google throws up a security warning when you reboot it complaining about an app that is trying to be installed. Numerous antivirus applications have problems with some of the apps.
Does anyone have a clean version of this rom that has the crap removed? I tried and failed. I'm sure a lot of us would appreciate it. Thanks!
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As development for this device appears to be mostly at a standstill, you are more likely to be successful if you do it yourself. I lack the time/patience for this (might change during the summer) so unless someone else jumps in, you're on your own. In the mean time, there is nothing wrong with MIUI 5 at the moment.
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As development for this device appears to be mostly at a standstill, you are more likely to be successful if you do it yourself. I lack the time/patience for this (might change during the summer) so unless someone else jumps in, you're on your own. In the mean time, there is nothing wrong with MIUI 5 at the moment.
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If you cant do it or don't want to do it. Why do you even bother replying?? I already tried and I couldn't figure out how to do it. That's why I asked the question in the first place. I know people have done it. I was hoping someone would be nice enough to upload it.
So disable all those Chinese apps then it won't pop up the warning again..I'm using Mokee rom Now
sks93 said:
So disable all those Chinese apps then it won't pop up the warning again..I'm using Mokee rom Now
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I have done that with Titanium. When I reboot I get the Google security warning when an app installs itself. Antivirus programs Avira and others throw up warnings under a full scan for different things.
tripper22 said:
If you cant do it or don't want to do it. Why do you even bother replying?? I already tried and I couldn't figure out how to do it. That's why I asked the question in the first place. I know people have done it. I was hoping someone would be nice enough to upload it.
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Excuse me? If I had a computer with Linux that I could work on I would, but I don't at this time. See the issue? This thread is rather redundant as you could have just as easily asked that question in a topic where it is discussed.
As a side note, I am able to delete all the Chinese apps, don't even need to use Titanium Backup. Just take the app from the app drawer and drag it to the trash. It worked for me, chances are good it will work for you.
You may find this interesting: http://xda-university.com/as-a-developer/porting-aosp-roms-using-source-code
By the way, CM11 and Mokee are so similar it's ridiculous. Mokee is basically CyanogenMod with all the icons and names changed to 'Mokee'.
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Appl_Usr said:
Excuse me? If I had a computer with Linux that I could work on I would, but I don't at this time. See the issue? This thread is rather redundant as you could have just as easily asked that question in a topic where it is discussed.
As a side note, I am able to delete all the Chinese apps, don't even need to use Titanium Backup. Just take the app from the app drawer and drag it to the trash. It worked for me, chances are good it will work for you.
You may find this interesting: http://xda-university.com/as-a-developer/porting-aosp-roms-using-source-code
By the way, CM11 and Mokee are so similar it's ridiculous. Mokee is basically CyanogenMod with all the icons and names changed to 'Mokee'.
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Those apps get re-installed after a reboot. Every time.
Then why hasn't that happen to me?
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Then why hasn't that happen to me?
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How would I know? I just did a fresh clean install. It was the first thing I did after it booted. I uninstalled the apps like you did from the app drawer. Next reboot they are re-installed. Others have the same problem so I don't know how it can be different on your phone.
Uninstalling apps with Titanium/Link2SD/other apps won't work due to the non standard location of the apks.
With Root Explorer (or similar) go to /system/third-app and delete apks of these chinese apps. They won't reinstall again. I did that when installed Mokee, months ago, and they never reappeared.
Remember to uninstall also System Server (probably ad/analytics/spy, not needed)
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i used built in root explorer to delete those chinese apps except fm . no problems now.
Can some one provide point me, the system apps that can be removed from stock Rom. Removing system apps that doesn't give any FCs. Thanks in advance.
Haeriz said:
Can some one provide point me, the system apps that can be removed from stock Rom. Removing system apps that doesn't give any FCs. Thanks in advance.
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While I don't think there is a definitive guide list as to what you can uninstall/freeze apps as everyone will have a different use for there phone.
There are a few threads out there that may help you out with what other people have done.
Non root methods
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s8/how-to/s8-debloat-bloatware-thread-t3669009
https://forum.xda-developers.com/ga...-list-safe-to-uninstall-freeze-t3595455/page3
Hey everyone.
I am looking for some advice. i would like to flash a custom firmware to a nokia that doesnt have any bloatware or require any kind of google account.
I just want basic call and message function on the phone.
can anyone reccomend any?
Using a nokia 5 (model TA-1024 if that makes a difference)
MattMcGoogan said:
Hey everyone.
I am looking for some advice. i would like to flash a custom firmware to a nokia that doesnt have any bloatware or require any kind of google account.
I just want basic call and message function on the phone.
can anyone reccomend any?
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Someone might be able to help, but it does make a difference which device you use.
So you need to give us that information.
If your device supports LineageOS, you should go with this one in my opinion.
MattMcGoogan said:
Hey everyone.
I am looking for some advice. i would like to flash a custom firmware to a nokia that doesnt have any bloatware or require any kind of google account.
I just want basic call and message function on the phone.
can anyone reccomend any?
Using a nokia 5 (model TA-1024 if that makes a difference)
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yea so look for Roms that say "Vanilla" this means they don't have any google apps, it's just pure apps like file manager, messages and dialer.
MattMcGoogan said:
Hey everyone.
I am looking for some advice. i would like to flash a custom firmware to a nokia that doesnt have any bloatware or require any kind of google account.
I just want basic call and message function on the phone.
can anyone reccomend any?
Using a nokia 5 (model TA-1024 if that makes a difference)
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link. this might be helpful for you to get TWRP but i didn't find a single custom rom for your device on XDA. But wait, got something in getdroidtips. I found some lineage os roms too (versions : 14 and 15). Maybe you could just flash them and check whether they are without google services or not. If they are with google mobile services, try rooting your device and remove the bloatware manually.
Venkata Lochan Nune said:
link. this might be helpful for you to get TWRP but i didn't find a single custom rom for your device on XDA. But wait, got something in getdroidtips. I found some lineage os roms too (versions : 14 and 15). Maybe you could just flash them and check whether they are without google services or not. If they are with google mobile services, try rooting your device and remove the bloatware manually.
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LOS doesn't have google things installed.
That's why I recommended it above already.
User699 said:
LOS doesn't have google things installed.
That's why I recommended it above already.
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You are right but there are few exceptions in unofficial builds.
I've used a lineage os ROM for my Gionee S6s which was an unofficial build and it came with GMS preinstalled.