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[TUTORIAL] Translate a ROM using Github

Hi guys this is my first tutorial here!
I'm not a developer but i want to contribute for the community, so some time ago i started translation of my favourite rom, the Mahdi ROM. That was about March 2014. As of now I've started a new project: translations for Chroma ROM (June 2015)
You need only one thing: the rom has to be open source on github.
So, let's start.
First, go to the rom sources on github and open the apk you want to translate. The most important directories are three:
Settings in /android_packages_apps_Settings
SystemUI in /android_frameworks_base/packages/systemUI
Core in /android_frameworks_base/core
1) to find file(s) to translate you have to go in the directory and then in the folder res.
2) now, it's full of folders but you only need two of them. open in two tabs of your browser values and values-xx (xx are two letters that determinate your language, e.g. "it" for italian and "fr" for french).
3) in values you have to find the file "name-of-the-rom-strings.xml". this is the file you'll translate. now in values-xx, open the file "name-of-the-rom-strings.xml" and click on edit. probably in values-xx folder you won't find the file "name-of-the-rom-strings.xml", if so, click on the "+" near to the name of the directory and create a new file called like the previous one. remember the extension (.xml)
4) now, copy all strings from "name-of-the-rom-strings.xml" in values and paste in the file you were editing in values-xx. now you are ready to translate the rom, read tips down here.
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What if the folder values-xx doesn't exist?
No problem. Click on the "+" icon to create a file, and write values-xx/***. The slash create a new folder. Et voilà!
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READ:
1) you only have to translate what's between ><
2) before every ' , add a slash like this \, so if you want to write don't, write don\'t
3) DO NOT translate strings which say translatable=false, delete those strings
4) do not add >< or "" or "string". just change what's between ><. Good luck!
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Great guide ?
N⁴

Oooops i forgot to say how to create a pull request and some other stuff, working on it now
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Thanks for this tutorial!
I do have a question.
I'm tring to translate every single English word to my language (Dutch)
But where do I find the words that are still in English?
In the picture I uploaded are 2 examples.
You see 'UI Settings' and 'Performance' still in English.
Can you help me?

Tommebaas said:
Thanks for this tutorial!
I do have a question.
I'm tring to translate every single English word to my language (Dutch)
But where do I find the words that are still in English?
In the picture I uploaded are 2 examples.
You see 'UI Settings' and 'Performance' still in English.
Can you help me?
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Mmh, this is all something you should find in settings files. Try to use ctrl+f in the file and write what you're looking for . Btw what rom is that?
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toyr99 said:
Mmh, this is all something you should find in settings files. Try to use ctrl+f in the file and write what you're looking for . Btw what rom is that?
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Thanks
Mahdi of course!

Tommebaas said:
Thanks
Mahdi of course!
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Found it?
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toyr99 said:
Found it?
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I've been really busy lately and haven't had much time. I will report to you asap
Sent from my Nexus 4

I've just pushed my first translations on Github. Thanks for this useful guide :good:

Primokorn said:
I've just pushed my first translations on Github. Thanks for this useful guide :good:
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toyr99 said:
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How do u check if some translations have already been pushed without being validated?
A guy just told me that he already sent a request for a part of my translations but I didn't see them before starting to translate. Everything was in English on the "rom_strings.xml" file into values-fr folder.

actually, i don't know :c

toyr99 said:
actually, i don't know :c
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Here is the answer:
1. From the main page of a package eg "Mahdi-Rom/android_packages_apps_Settings" click on "Pull requests" on the right (if any)
2. Select a commit
3. Select "Files changed" tab
4. We can see the original lines in red and the modifications in green

Op updated for when there isn't values-xx folder in the package ?
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Hi,
I want to start translating the English stuff to Dutch.
And I noticed there is not a mahdi_strings.xml in Dutch yet.
So I have to add that right?
But there is so much to translate from mahdi_strings.xml.
A lot of English words are probably already translated.
How do I figure that out?

Tommebaas said:
Hi,
I want to start translating the English stuff to Dutch.
And I noticed there is not a mahdi_strings.xml in Dutch yet.
So I have to add that right?
But there is so much to translate from mahdi_strings.xml.
A lot of English words are probably already translated.
How do I figure that out?
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Which package do u want to translate? Coz dutch translations already exist like the FW.

Primokorn said:
Which package do u want to translate? Coz dutch translations already exist like the FW.
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That's German
Just all the English words that still exists.

Tommebaas said:
That's German
Just all the English words that still exists.
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Oups ^^
About android_frameworks_base there's only one request for the moment so you can translate the GERMAN part. Edit the file then enter your modifications and send your request.

Primokorn said:
Oups ^^
About android_frameworks_base there's only one request for the moment so you can translate the GERMAN part. Edit the file then enter your modifications and send your request.
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So I just make a new line under the last translatings and send the request?

Tommebaas said:
So I just make a new line under the last translatings and send the request?
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Yep

Ideas For install Google Play on the new update

hii all
this theard for search Ideas to install Google Play on the new update
i Successfully root my x2 and try this ideas to install google play store but all fail :
1-install all google apps as a user apk
2-install craked google play and Patch to Android
3-install all google apps from cwm
4- the soultion is
Google Apps on firmware 2.1.0.11.
We will need:
Nokia x 2 v 2.1.0.11
Custom recovery
Root access
Root Explorer
Nokia x 2 tools v1.1
Course of action.
1. take a smart with a working firmware. To your I'm all set with "zero".
2. Put the caps custom recovery. Make a backup. In any case, it is useful. Through recovery can and Ruth get.
3. download the smart, go to Settings = > Protection = > unknown sources. Turn on them. Just in case I have disabled the checking of applications at the time all this pain.
4. turn on developer mode, it scrolls the five-fold on firmware version and USB debugging in settings.
5. where do you put the Root Explorer.
6. open it, go to system\app and cut from there 2 file
package verifier.apk
package verifier odex.
Plugins go to hell. In principle, can remove them, there are backup.
7. Reboot and connect to Nokia x 2 tools, put out plejmarket.
I was out of there just because this program was next. Prog restart smart.
8. PROFIT!
And as always-I am not responsible for your actions and your bricks received during and after the preceding course of action.
The CAP is not added because while I can say for sure that this way works, but its impact is unknown.
And there should be a way to raskirpičivaniâ smart teoretieski that sewn up with old firmware from gugloservisami to a new one. But is there any access to ADB-here's the salt. If there is only the need to carry 2 file.
The instructions above again-this is the way to the shoulder. You may need to edit something in the apk file. Perhaps it's the service control application sources. In Google there is, as I understand, the Nokia zapilila its.
Also, I have not worked and Hangouts-but then with some fear has become a work ... Read my post on the subject hèngauta
thanks to
Altivex
sorry for bad eng
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did you root in 2.1 software?

iDuc said:
did you root in 2.1 software?
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yes i root v 2.1.0.11 and now search for any way to install google apps

iDuc said:
did you root in 2.1 software?
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can you try to root V2.1 with Nokia X2 Tool 1.1 and feedback the results?

medozse7s said:
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So its Safe To update When i Rooted And Gapps installed
if Not How To Update And Root ?

iDuc said:
So its Safe To update When i Rooted And Gapps installed
if Not How To Update And Root ?
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v2.1 u can root but cant install Gapps

People... I'm tired from all those dump question about rootin da new upgrade! if u can read, This thread is just 4 installin da Play Store on da new upgrade. So stop askin questions! All we need here is answers so who ever have any idea about installin da Play Store on da new update so Plzzz share this with us! N Plzzz X2 developers find a solution 4 this thread n also we need a custom rom!
N 4 those who still askin about rootin da new software, use this thread n stop askin ur dump questions here!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/nokia-x2/general/tool-nokia-x2-tools-1-1-rus-en-rooting-t2846570

i tried jellybean 4.3 google services. i got bootloop :/ ,, dont know what they have done with new update

Also asking, we need to get rid of something (highly possibilities related to Nokia's new added google services) to avoid boot loop. It's annoying that I can't access Google Play...

I think that possible solution is to remove Microsoft's google integration and install Google apps. Now, I don't have access to the device. In my opinion, the reason of bootloop is conflict between this.

alexthemightyone said:
I think that possible solution is to remove Microsoft's google integration and install Google apps. Now, I don't have access to the device. In my opinion, the reason of bootloop is conflict between this.
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This guy up here is sayin some stuff which has a lot sense! I believe someone should try this n tell what will he get!

Perhaps deleting SyncService.apk under /system/app that seems the one Nokia added from the late update. I don't have a laptop to flash google service at the moment. Maybe someone can try.
update: failed ;(

chenliangchen said:
Perhaps deleting SyncService.apk under /system/app that seems the one Nokia added from the late update. I don't have a laptop to flash google service at the moment. Maybe someone can try.
update: failed ;(
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f,,,k nokia

any solution ?!!!
any solution to install google play on the update ?!!!!!

Mazikaaa said:
any solution to install google play on the update ?!!!!!
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i try all ways but no sokution yet

Wait for eng. translate version. I think, I found a solution.

downgraded
i have downgraded to version 2.0 and i'm using the old version now to install google play till the coming update or any solution become

here my method. It`s on Russian.
It works , but it also works in a test mode, so in a few days will be translated to english.

Seems you delete
package verifier.apk
package verifier.odex
on system/app before using the app? Is that correct?

[MOD] Autostart_menu for 5.0.1

Made from Settings.apk STOCK 5.0.1 ROM
mod is deodex,but don't worry, everything will work fine
before installation, make a backup copy of the folder /system/priv-app/Settings
since this mod will replace it
and happy new year to all

Work fine. Thx
You have the flashable backup?
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Can I help you to translate to Spanish?

cpvm said:
Can I help you to translate to Spanish?
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no need , http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=55989370&postcount=14
add translate to Spanish

Great work OP. Keep it up!

Italian language is supported? If I would uninstall it how should I do? Thanks.

mirror0 said:
Italian language is supported? If I would uninstall it how should I do? Thanks.
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no
but if you translate this on italian, im add then too
example http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=55989370&postcount=14
for restore stock, you need restore backup or just replace /system/priv-app/Settings/Settings.apk and /system/priv-app/Settings/arm/Settings.odex on stock files , set permissions and reboot device

garynych said:
no
but if you translate this on italian, im add then too
example http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=55989370&postcount=14
for restore stock, you need restore backup or just replace /system/priv-app/Settings/Settings.apk and /system/priv-app/Settings/arm/Settings.odex on stock files , set permissions and reboot device
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Thank you, you are very kind, for the translation there are some items that I think I don't understand well what they refer, therefore, prefer not to translate rather than wrong. Wait for someone more competent than me

If you don't like altering the rom use JRummy Toolbox which gives you the info and you can switch stuff off from coming on at boot. I've added this to my rom though as it's well done and very handy. Thx

garynych said:
no
but if you translate this on italian, im add then too
example http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=55989370&postcount=14
for restore stock, you need restore backup or just replace /system/priv-app/Settings/Settings.apk and /system/priv-app/Settings/arm/Settings.odex on stock files , set permissions and reboot device
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My friend very good work, like autostarts added on my xTraSmooth 3.5, please you can translate your mod to italian for all italian xTraSmooth Users...???
This is the translation :
Autostarts on settings = Auto avvio
<string name="autostarts_title">Auto avvio</string>
<string name="autostarts_allowed"> Permesso concesso</string>
<string name="autostarts_prohibited">Permesso non concesso</string>
<string name="autostarts_allow_progress_msg">Ripristinando l'avvio, attendere...</string>
<string name="autostarts_prohibit_progress_msg">Avvio non concesso, attendere...</string]>
<string name="autostarts_empty_msg">Non installare le applicazioni all'avvio</string>
<string name="autostarts_optimize_empty_msg">Non ottimizzare gli elementi di avvio</string>
<string name="autostarts_optimize_btn_title">Ottimizzare gli elementi di avvio</string>
<string name="autostarts_all_btn_title">Tutti gli elementi dell'auto avvio</string>
Thanks in advance...

daniel84cs said:
please you can translate your mod to italian ?
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add italian

garynych said:
add italian
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Thanks my friend great work, thanks to me and all xTraSmooth community.....

Hi everyone,
Sorry for this question, but what will brings the mod to my N5 full stock rooted ?

Wilsonr said:
Hi everyone,
Sorry for this question, but what will brings the mod to my N5 full stock rooted ?
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the ability to disable / enable unnecessary startup app,services
allows you to control applications running in the background.
the program starts automatically after loading, and other system events

I assume this is for stock ROM, right?

it is possible to do this with other Settings for dual sim ? I already have the Settings deodex file.

gpvecchi said:
I assume this is for stock ROM, right?
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yes for STOCK 5.0.1 ROM

Now that I installed it and understand what they refer voices, without taking anything away from daniel84cs who has kindly translated I would like to change some items to my taste, would you tell me which file I have to change? Thank You.
Google Translator

mirror0 said:
Now that I installed it and understand what they refer voices, without taking anything away from daniel84cs who has kindly translated I would like to change some items to my taste, would you tell me which file I have to change? Thank You.
Google Translator
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=55989370&postcount=14
defaul english in res\values\strings.xml you can here but it is not necessary, better like this example:
for your country to find the folder
for example for Russia,
values-ru , and add in file strings.xml you translate

garynych said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=55989370&postcount=14
defaul english in res\values\strings.xml you can here but it is not necessary, better like this example:
for your country to find the folder
for example for Russia,
values-ru , and add in file strings.xml you translate
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Sorry, I found "res" folder but doesn't have inside "values" folder

Google Play Error

Hello i recently bought a z17 its a great phone but there is no google play store on it because its a new phone i guess. I tried google installer but it didnt work. Can anyone help me ?

djmuff15 said:
Hello i recently bought a z17 its a great phone but there is no google play store on it because its a new phone i guess. I tried google installer but it didnt work. Can anyone help me ?
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Have the same problem as well. Seems that root is needed for that.

Hello! This afternoon I get the Nubia Z17 (China firmware). I'll see if I can install and run the Google Store.
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there is currently no solution. someone posted the unlock command for the phone. need to see if there is anyone compile a new rom for this phone.

There seems to be one guy who is running Google play services on official nubia forum. At least this is what I understand from the Chinese language.

They are complaining that they can't even install the Google framework with any installer and they are not even able to get the root access of the phone in those threads.

Hi guys, well that is a pity! Also I would like to order this phone as an upgrade to my beloved (but old) Z9 mini, however I need Google Play for sure AND I cannot allow the phone to be rooted (due to security reasons for my work, we use MobileIron ... which sucks).
Anybody an idea how to solve? Thanks!

You have to wait until ZTE releases an international firmware which they did for the Z11. BUT i may take a while.

dragon-tmd said:
You have to wait until ZTE releases an international firmware which they did for the Z11. BUT i may take a while.
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How long after z11 released they made international firmware?

I am using Aptoide Store http://www.appsdrop.com/aptoide/

any1 fixed yet ?? plss help for thıs

sewkanteam said:
any1 fixed yet ?? plss help for thıs
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We are waiting for TWRP

djmuff15 said:
We are waiting for TWRP
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maybe there is an unofficial way...
https://forum.xda-developers.com/nubia-z17/development/unofficial-twrp-nubia-z17-t3635121

loquenz said:
maybe there is an unofficial way...
https://forum.xda-developers.com/nubia-z17/development/unofficial-twrp-nubia-z17-t3635121
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mıne ıs also bootloader unlocked ı dont know shud ı give a try what ıf brıck it :S any possıble unbrick lol

In the chinese Nubia Forum there seems to be a How-to for installing GAPPS on the Nubia Z17. Unfortunately I can't read chinese. Maybe some chinese-speaker can tell us something about this:
http://bbs.nubia.cn/forum.php?mod=viewthread&tid=925140&extra=page=1&filter=typeid&typeid=570

sewkanteam said:
mıne ıs also bootloader unlocked ı dont know shud ı give a try what ıf brıck it :S any possıble unbrick lol
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Flash twrp and make a backup of your rom

furiousjay said:
In the chinese Nubia Forum there seems to be a How-to for installing GAPPS on the Nubia Z17. Unfortunately I can't read chinese. Maybe some chinese-speaker can tell us something about this:
http://bbs.nubia.cn/forum.php?mod=viewthread&tid=925140&extra=page=1&filter=typeid&typeid=570
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The post said the GApps only working with syncing contact, but error when open google play store, also cannot login with google app, such as chrome

Looks like there is some new info, according to this post : http://bbs.nubia.cn/thread-959308-1-1.html ; it seems GAPPS *full* version works after you use the TWRP detailed here https://forum.xda-developers.com/nubia-z17/help/nubia-z17-t3636007
Good luck guys!

google play error solution
Hello Guys!
I'm from Hungary, (sorry for my english) and i was same problem. I was buy Nubiamobileshop.com. BUT i found a solution for "google problem". By apps settings one-by-one MUST manually enable all permissions, for all google's apps (gmail, google; google play services, google play store)
When all permissions ENABLED, this probleme no longer on my phone.

demultiplexer said:
Hello Guys!
I'm from Hungary, (sorry for my english) and i was same problem. I was buy Nubiamobileshop.com. BUT i found a solution for "google problem". By apps settings one-by-one MUST manually enable all permissions, for all google's apps (gmail, google; google play services, google play store)
When all permissions ENABLED, this probleme no longer on my phone.
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Wow, thats good. So you can use the Google Play Store now? Did your purchased Z17 comes with Google Play already installed or you installed it by yourself? Please share me the files you used. Thank you

Help debloating

I want to remove Mi Feedback on the stock ROM as I don't feel comfortable with the data collection. Can I use this method https://www.xda-developers.com/uninstall-carrier-oem-bloatware-without-root-access/
without breaking OTA updates?

Did you read it? It says:
Therefore, even if you “uninstall” a system application using this method, you can still receive official OTA updates from your carrier or OEM.
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CrazyAndroidModder said:
I want to remove Mi Feedback on the stock ROM as I don't feel comfortable with the data collection. Can I use this method https://www.xda-developers.com/uninstall-carrier-oem-bloatware-without-root-access/
without breaking OTA updates?
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I use this tool to unistall mi feedback,PAI and some other google bloatware and successfully installed OTA. It work same as this method but it is easier to use this tool
I don't found any theard of this so sharing GitHub link :
Full credit to its dev
https://github.com/Saki-EU/XiaomiADBFastbootTools/releases

vkbhanwariya said:
I use this tool to unistall mi feedback,PAI and some other google bloatware and successfully installed OTA. It work same as this method but it is easier to use this tool
I don't found any theard of this so sharing GitHub link :
Full credit to its dev
https://github.com/Saki-EU/XiaomiADBFastbootTools/releases
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Thanks for your help, I tested if OTAs work and they install just fine, may I ask what does PAI do for you to want to uninstall it? According to what I've read all it does is install the mi apps from the playstore and define the home screen layout.

CrazyAndroidModder said:
Thanks for your help, I tested if OTAs work and they install just fine, may I ask what does PAI do for you to want to uninstall it? According to what I've read all it does is install the mi apps from the playstore and define the home screen layout.
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For thanking there is button Bellow the reply
I Don't want any MI app in mobile.After fastboot sometime it randomly installed some app so i unistalled it :laugh::laugh:

CrazyAndroidModder said:
I want to remove Mi Feedback on the stock ROM as I don't feel comfortable with the data collection. Can I use this method https://www.xda-developers.com/uninstall-carrier-oem-bloatware-without-root-access/
without breaking OTA updates?
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if you want to remove the apps,you can use the bat script,no root needed,put in the adb folder and give the necessary permission,run the bat script..mi launcher is disable by default
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vkbhanwariya said:
For thanking there is button Bellow the reply
I Don't want any MI app in mobile.After fastboot sometime it randomly installed some app so i unistalled it :laugh::laugh:
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Thanks a bunch for your help, I've removed Mi Feedback, PAI, Spock, and a couple Google Apps I don't use.

roshan2989 said:
if you want to remove the apps,you can use the bat script,no root needed,put in the adb folder and give the necessary permission,run the bat script..mi launcher is disable by default
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Thanks for showing me this script, also please excuse my terrible account name, I don't know what I was thinking.