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Cleaning up bloatware.....

I just finished rooting and installed root explorer and was wondering if there is any unneeded extras I can remove?
Thanks
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I wouldn´t remove apps just rename then. Cause Acer looks for the apps when you want to update. Then you get massive problems - just have a look to a lot of topics here...

use search please

I would listen to corn3d79, don't erase the apps. Read around the forums

Glebaka said:
use search please
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I'm not on a computer so searching the forum is not that great from xda app.....
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I found another thread though and just renamed the. APk s I wanted gone so I can restore if I need to update or do a reset
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youre almost better off using PM (android package manager) in a terminal or adb shell to disable or freeze the apps you dont want. you can also do this in apps like titanium backup.
this way, you're not renaming files and later forgetting to name them back to the original files, and it'll keep your 'frozen' settings after updates.

Glebaka said:
use search please
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Ignore ppl like this.
I agree to just rename them.

Digiguest said:
Ignore ppl like this.
I agree to just rename them.
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Thanks thats what I did, why have another app like titanium running to freeze when you can just rename it takes 2 seconds in root explorer
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garbagecanman said:
Thanks thats what I did, why have another app like titanium running to freeze when you can just rename it takes 2 seconds in root explorer
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There's advantages to freezing/disabling apps using Titanium Backup or Package Manager (built into Android system). The first one is that its built-in function and you do not have to alter filenames and have to remember to rename them back later. Secondly, I don't think it affects what apps show up in the market place. Some apps require special permissions from certain things like PHONE or CAMERA, etc. If you disable it, I believe it won't affect the marketplace, however if you rename the file, the system doesnt think its there period and will think your tablet is incompatible with the apps.
note: this really only applies to people who are renaming phone.apk, etc.

random jpeg in .data/HtcGreader

I am not sure what app settings i enabled but I want to stop those annoying/unnecessary jpeg being saved on that older. Anyone seeing those too?

gasanpride said:
I am not sure what app settings i enabled but I want to stop those annoying/unnecessary jpeg being saved on that older. Anyone seeing those too?
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uninstall g-reader lol

Ty5982 said:
uninstall g-reader lol
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Thanks!
But I don't think it's on my list of apps and I never installed it. I don't see it as in the list of built in apps as well.

gasanpride said:
Thanks!
But I don't think it's on my list of apps and I never installed it. I don't see it as in the list of built in apps as well.
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use root explorer,you'll find it then,it was named greader in my rom,but sometimes its called com.htcgreader.................go to data and find the folder and deleted it,if no joy,use system app remover,that will find all ur system apps

Ty5982 said:
use root explorer,you'll find it then,it was named greader in my rom,but sometimes its called com.htcgreader.................go to data and find the folder and deleted it,if no joy,use system app remover,that will find all ur system apps
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Thank you. I found that htcgreader app but I don't want to delete it for now since I think I know what app was triggering it. it was the stock News app. so for now I am using a different News app from Market place.

App to download apks from market?

I am rooted on cm7.
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So like the market in gapps?
Sorry, I'm being an ass.
I just saw *Link Removed* this today.

biohazrd51 said:
So like the market in gapps?
Sorry, I'm being an ass.
Yes I also saw that yesterday but I remember someone posting something while being rooted them being able to go into some sort of temp folder and grabbing what they just downloaded on their g2.
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scottmog said:
Yes I also saw that yesterday but I remember someone posting something while being rooted them being able to go into some sort of temp folder and grabbing what they just downloaded on their g2.
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If you already downloaded it on your g2, the apk file should be in data/app
You need a Root explorer like 'ES File Explorer' for it to acces the map.
Or isnt that your question?

Pietfoef said:
If you already downloaded it on your g2, the apk file should be in data/app
You need a Root explorer like 'ES File Explorer' for it to acces the map.
Or isnt that your question?
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Well, if you have the directory for where I can find my downloaded apks then sure. Do you?

biohazrd51 said:
So like the market in gapps?
Sorry, I'm being an ass.
I just saw *Link Removed* this today.
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Please see FAQ from apk-downloader where it states:
Is is against Android Market’s ToS?
- I’m afraid that it is. Please read Section 3.3 for more information. So again, you at your own risk.
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As XDA Forum Rules specifially state "Don't get us in trouble.", please refrain from posting such that would violate any Terms of Service. Link removed.
Also let me remind you that XDA does not promote the use of Warez so if it is the intent of the OP to reproduce paid APK's by asking this info, you may want to go elsewhere.
Thank you.

My apologies TRM. I was at work when I saw that and didn't get to read up on it. Thank you for removing the link.

Exactly why I didn't realy want to use it.
I got es file explorer and went into /system/app directory but it only shows the stock apks. It doesn't show the downloaded apks from the market... all the settings are enabled for root visibility... what am I doing wrong?
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Afaik I don't think you can just grab them. There are means of obtaining the apk files which I won't talk about, and don't PM me about it. Now, if you want those said apks for backup purposes, just install titanium backup.
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I use a certain app from market that allows you to pull the APK of an already installed app so you can sideload on another device. My particluar use is taking apps that aren't available for my tablet from my phone and transfering it over (Tiny Tower, Contacts, etc...)

TheRomMistress said:
Please see FAQ from apk-downloader where it states:
As XDA Forum Rules specifially state "Don't get us in trouble.", please refrain from posting such that would violate any Terms of Service. Link removed.
Also let me remind you that XDA does not promote the use of Warez so if it is the intent of the OP to reproduce paid APK's by asking this info, you may want to go elsewhere.
Thank you.
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Scottmog has the link quoted and still available

Use ES File Manager, press menu, select app manager. U will see all the app that u already install. Hold the icon for the app & select backup. U will get the apk.
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aDeQ666 said:
Use ES File Manager, press menu, select app manager. U will see all the app that u already install. Hold the icon for the app & select backup. U will get the apk.
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Short and sweet, thank you for that answer.
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scottmog said:
Short and sweet, thank you for that answer.
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Ur welcome.
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SEC Email FC's after removing bloat

Can anyone please upload My Magazine 1.0.0" & "My Magazine - Here and now 1.1.0" apk files? with the help of some others here I have narrowed my problems with the stock email app force closing upon clearing a notification or attempting to open the app, down to being caused by my having removed these apps thinking they were just bloat. However, it seems they are being called by the email app and are the source of my problem. Thanks to whomever comes to the rescue!

looking at mine i see Magazines.apk, MagazinesHome.apk but not what you listed.
i was looking in system/app

I think that's them, since I deleted them I don't have anything to reference so I could have the name off a bit. If you don't mind please upload?
Thanks
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here are the 2 apks from system/app
hope that helps

fletch33 said:
here are the 2 apks from system/app
hope that helps
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Mind uploading the odex file also?
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760hacker said:
Mind uploading the odex file also?
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there was only was only 1 odex here it it is
hope it helps. let me know

760hacker said:
Mind uploading the odex file also?
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sorry odex file had to be zipped to upload here so just unzip it first.

fletch33 said:
there was only was only 1 odex here it it is
hope it helps. let me know
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Thanks but I don't see the file?
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760hacker said:
Thanks but I don't see the file?
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see my next post

fletch33 said:
see my next post
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Much appreciated!
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760hacker said:
Much appreciated!
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do it worked?

fletch33 said:
do it worked?
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So far so good!
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I need help, too!
760hacker said:
Can anyone please upload My Magazine 1.0.0" & "My Magazine - Here and now 1.1.0" apk files? with the help of some others here I have narrowed my problems with the stock email app force closing upon clearing a notification or attempting to open the app, down to being caused by my having removed these apps thinking they were just bloat. However, it seems they are being called by the email app and are the source of my problem. Thanks to whomever comes to the rescue!
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lol, I just did the same thing. I accidently removed mymagazine stuff and getting stock email app FC. So, I had to remove both email and exchange app, too. However, I know what was the problem now, can you upload secemail.apk and exchange.apk (I can't remember the name exactly) from Note 3 for me?
I will really appreciate.

RedMaru said:
lol, I just did the same thing. I accidently removed mymagazine stuff and getting stock email app FC. So, I had to remove both email and exchange app, too. However, I know what was the problem now, can you upload secemail.apk and exchange.apk (I can't remember the name exactly) from Note 3 for me?
I will really appreciate.
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love you guys!
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So far, it is working like a charm. Thank you so much for you guys help!!

Follow up
Hi Folks:
Grateful return to Android OS....I like to tinker and had a tablet I learn some skills on. Got rid of APPLE GARBAGE never again.
Re-learning Android skills.
So, I like some others removed MyMagazine and that POS Flipboard among **many** items...
All is very well on my sleek and clean Note 3...love it!
BUT I have the same email notification crash as everyone here
2 questions:
1) How do I load these files again? I forgot!! (embarassing!!). Odin?
2) If I load the 2 securemail and 2 exchange files, do I have to re-load the MYMagazine file again as well? I would really prefer NOT TO if I don't have to. I really detest and resent manufacturers putting their junk onto phones in the first place...
Hell, I remove most Google Garbage as well...and Verizon's stuff too.
Never had a problem until now.
Thanks for your time and assistance!

2 questions:
1) How do I load these files again? I forgot!! (embarassing!!). Odin?
2) If I load the 2 securemail and 2 exchange files, do I have to re-load the MYMagazine file again as well? I would really prefer NOT TO if I don't have to. I really detest and resent manufacturers putting their junk onto phones in the first place...
Hell, I remove most Google Garbage as well...and Verizon's stuff too.
Never had a problem until now.
Thanks for your time and assistance!
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edit: this would be the best? :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=551240
Firstly, sorry for not being able to link yet. Which is why copy paste:
"Installing apps on Android is relatively straightforward with the Android Market. You search for an app, select it and click install. However, there are often times when you may want to install a newly released app or an app that is not available in the Android Market. In these cases you will usually have to manually download and install an .apk file. An .apk file behaves in a similar manner to a “.exe” file on Windows, you need to copy it to your device and run it. Here are some ways that you can manually install an application without going through the market."
(-source: maketecheasier.com/install-applications-without-the-market/)
"WHAT IS AN ODEX FILE?
In Android file system, applications come in packages with the extension .apk. These application packages, or APKs contain certain .odex files whose supposed function is to save space. These ‘odex’ files are actually collections of parts of an application that are optimized before booting. Doing so speeds up the boot process, as it preloads part of an application. On the other hand, it also makes hacking those applications difficult because a part of the coding has already been extracted to another location before execution."
(-source: addictivetips.com/mobile/what-is-odex-and-deodex-in-android-complete-guide/)

Help with Apk Editor

First of all. I don't know if this is the right section of the forum to put this. But I messed around a bit with the snapchat app using Apk Editor. But I can't install the app. I tried puting it here (see picture down below) but it didn't work. I changed permission but I didn't change the name. Do I have to do that? Or do I have to do something else for it to work.

mckeviin said:
First of all. I don't know if this is the right section of the forum to put this. But I messed around a bit with the snapchat app using Apk Editor. But I can't install the app. I tried puting it here (see picture down below) but it didn't work. I changed permission but I didn't change the name. Do I have to do that? Or do I have to do something else for it to work.
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All you have to do is install the apk. You probably got a different signature on the app so you have to uninstall the original one first.
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Rakuu said:
All you have to do is install the apk. You probably got a different signature on the app so you have to uninstall the original one first.
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I tried. I'm not that noobish ???? and it didn't work

mckeviin said:
I tried. I'm not that noobish ???? and it didn't work
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You uninstalled Snapchat then installed you modified apk?
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Rakuu said:
You uninstalled Snapchat then installed you modified apk?
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Yup. And it didn't work to install it.

mckeviin said:
Yup. And it didn't work to install it.
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From terminal emulator or adb shell do "pm install /full/path/to/file.apk" and post the error here, the full path is important, even if you run it from the directory it is in it will fail.
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mckeviin said:
First of all. I don't know if this is the right section of the forum to put this. But I messed around a bit with the snapchat app using Apk Editor. But I can't install the app. I tried puting it here (see picture down below) but it didn't work. I changed permission but I didn't change the name. Do I have to do that? Or do I have to do something else for it to work.
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Use "ZipSigner" on PlayStore to sign the app, maybe you need to learn how to decompile and compile apks if you want mod apps. Look at my xda thread of apktool.