Hello guys,
I recently updated from OOS Pie to OOS 10.3.1 and when I wanted to clean preinstalled google bloat, I found that Titanium Backup can no longer do it. Tried a few other root uninstallers, also failing every time.
Has anyone found a working workaround to remove specific google apps?
Thanks,
Try this. Download MixPlorer from XDA. And Grant it Root Explorer Permission. Now navigate to /system and delete the apps you want. On Android 10, most of the Google Apps are located in /system/product/app & /system/product/priv-app. Alternatively, some apps are also in /system/app & /system/priv-app
Tried it with solid explorer /w root privs.
Says its unable to delete/rename files from specified locations.
Try;
https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-6/how-to/adb-oxygen-os-debloat-solution-t4015733
davorq19 said:
Tried it with solid explorer /w root privs.
Says its unable to delete/rename files from specified locations.
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Yeah only MixPlorer works.
lazye53 said:
Try;
https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-6/how-to/adb-oxygen-os-debloat-solution-t4015733
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This!
This has indeed made my life a lot easier.
Much appreciated, thank you!
davorq19 said:
This!
This has indeed made my life a lot easier.
Much appreciated, thank you!
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You are welcome
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A question for you. I have been looking everywhere but could not find a solution.
I am using firewall to filter calls and messages. Also I am using app protector pro to protect applications like settings, installer etc. The risk is, any one accessing to your phone can easily remove the apps (i.e App protector pro or Firewall etc..) from the app drawer (app drawer > menu > edit then touch the app to remove). Only 3rd party apps can be removed this way and not the system apps.
If there is a way to treat the 3rd party apps as system app then this accidental/mischief removal of apps can be stopped.
Is there anyone help in this..
Thanks in advance.
Hi guys,
Any thoughts in this issue.
Please help.... this may help many of the forum users..
Hey smohanv,
This will be my first post in this forum because I think I now have the knowledge to help others
So here it goes!
I used SGS Tools to remove some of my system apps.
Open SGS Tools > Cleanup System Apps and you can select which ones to delete.
It didn't took all system apps btw, I still had a few meaningless apps which I couldn't delete.
For these apps I used Root explorer to delete them manually. Be carefull tho, don't delete stuff you don't know.
Good luck.
Alright I now see my first post on this forum is a complete fail
You meant something else, treat the 3rd party apps as system apps so they won't get deleted.
Good question on which I don't know the answer yet but I did give you a bump hehe
Someone else has any suggestions?
Hi
Thanks for the response. The question is not about removing system app. The question is, how to prevent apps getting uninstalled by anyone seeing your phone. From the OS Froyo onwards, any app can be (except system app) removed just by invoking menu > remove by touching the icon.
If you have root you can copy the .apk of the app to /system/app.
smohanv said:
If there is a way to treat the 3rd party apps as system app then this accidental/mischief removal of apps can be stopped.
Is there anyone help in this..
Thanks in advance.
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xxbeanxx said:
If you have root you can copy the .apk of the app to /system/app.
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Yes, as xxbeanxx said, if you have root, you can move the apps you want to protect into your /systems/ directory through ADB or through the Terminal app and that way it will not be available through the TouchWiz drawer delete option.
silverstorm said:
Yes, as xxbeanxx said, if you have root, you can move the apps you want to protect into your /systems/ directory through ADB or through the Terminal app and that way it will not be available through the TouchWiz drawer delete option.
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Thanks for the workaround. I have rooted phone. Can the apk file be moved to system/app folder using root explorer.
Thanks again. If it works through file explorer than using adb or terminal app many forum users can benefit.
Sent from my GT-I9000 using XDA App
smohanv said:
Thanks for the workaround. I have rooted phone. Can the apk file be moved to system/app folder using root explorer.
Thanks again. If it works through file explorer than using adb or terminal app many forum users can benefit.
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Yes, this will work fine.
xxbeanxx said:
Yes, this will work fine.
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Hi
It worked. Thanks for the suggestion. I copied the installed apk from data/app folder to system/app folder and restarted my device. It works.
Many thanks.
Is there a way to stop the Fire from forcibly redirecting Android Market links to the Amazon Appstore? It's really starting to piss me off.
//Tapatalk.KindleFire//
Yes, Don't click on market links when you want a particular app open the Android market search for the app install it, Rinse and repeat.
Are you rooted?
If yes, it's very simple: just remove the file MarketIntentProxy.apk in /system/app.
(of course, make a backup first)
I removed this file and never had a problem... Market links open in Android Market now!
lowpis said:
Are you rooted?
If yes, it's very simple: just remove the file MarketIntentProxy.apk in /system/app.
(of course, make a backup first)
I removed this file and never had a problem... Market links open in Android Market now!
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You can just rename it MarketIntentProxy.apk to MarketIntentProxy.apk.bak
Sweet! This is a very useful tip.
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This is very useful! Thanks!
lowpis said:
Are you rooted?
If yes, it's very simple: just remove the file MarketIntentProxy.apk in /system/app.
(of course, make a backup first)
I removed this file and never had a problem... Market links open in Android Market now!
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Yes, I am, and that's awesome. Thank you, very much!
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keep getting an error when trying to rename or delete. it says file system is read-only. how are you guys getting around this?
you have to set the directory to read write fro read only. You need Root Explorer to do this.
I'm currently using root explorer and getting that error. After reading your post I took a second look and saw the little r/w r/o button at the top of the app. Problems solved. Thanks for the help.
Glad I could help
Guys is it possible to get the .apk files of apps downloaded from google play.....
As i need such thing damn seriously....
So frnds plz rep as soon as possible....
Download "App Backup & Restore App" From Google Play And Backup All Apps To Your Sdcard And Check The Backup Folder ..All Installed Apk Files Will Be Seen..Or
Check /data/app For Apps Installed In Internal Memory And
check /mnt/asec For Apps That Are Installed In SD Card..
Easy Way To Check These Folders Is To Download "Root Explorer" From Google Play..
thnks for the rep frnd.....
So did i need to root my device to have such thing?????
To Use Root Explorer You Need To Root Your Device..But Rooting Is Not Required For "App Backup & Restore" App...Hit Thanx
ok ok....
Thanks a lot lot lot dude....
try this Save Master
no root required!
You can also use apk extractor. It's in the play store. No need to root.
Tapatalked.
Silvane said:
You can also use apk extractor. It's in the play store. No need to root.
Tapatalked.
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try super toolbox it is really a great app... its not only backup your app but also optimize the ram uninstaller installer battery saver... totally 10+ process you can do with this app... here is the link to diwnload from store... https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.lepeng.superboxss&hl=en
Thanks a lot lot lot lot to all friends who just helped me their way by replying....
Once again thanks a lot lot lot...
kunalkakkad said:
Guys is it possible to get the .apk files of apps downloaded from google play.....
As i need such thing damn seriously....
So frnds plz rep as soon as possible....
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U can use astro file manager it will bakup the apk in bakup foler in your sdcard try it
MyAppSharer
MyAppSharer is also one the useful application for the same..
You can send the.apk file or the link of the application directly to the other person..
Also you can get the .apk file on the sdcard in the folder MyAppSharer.
yup bro i ll try that too....
Thnx for the help dude......
Dude you can even use ES explorer to backup the apps..... Its quite easy...!!!
I vil try dat too...
Thnks dude 4 rep....
dparikh said:
MyAppSharer is also one the useful application for the same..
You can send the.apk file or the link of the application directly to the other person..
Also you can get the .apk file on the sdcard in the folder MyAppSharer.
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MyAppSharer - great! worked excellent! Thanks!
File Expert is also a good alternative to make apks out of installed apps and games.
http://www.xageek.com/software/FileExpertLatest.apk
mrkoko said:
File Expert is also a good alternative to make apks out of installed apps and games.
http://www.xageek.com/software/FileExpertLatest.apk
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Hey thanks for the rep...
I will try it too...
Thanks once again....
no need to back up dude.jst move the app to phone memory and use root explorer and go to system/sd/app
goodluck
jhapz said:
no need to back up dude.jst move the app to phone memory and use root explorer and go to system/sd/app
goodluck
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Oh thats cool friend......
I will try this too....
Thanks for the help pal....
try appinstaller.
sellect the application,long press,then choose export.
you'll see the apk at the root of sd card,just open with my files
no root needed
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i did root it, install stickmount. tried with both r-explorer and es explorer. the usbstorage folder showed up alright, yet files of certain type simply won't display, so far they are .apk and .dwg. it's almost like they are filtered. i checked the displaying hidden files option was ticked.
someone please help!
come on... someone?
if there's anywhere this can be answered it is here I'm sure..
Give ROM toolbox by jrummy a try, free on market.
davidoff59 said:
Give ROM toolbox by jrummy a try, free on market.
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I'm not sure I follow you... what do I need a root toolbox to do? specify, please...
Hearbirds said:
I'm not sure I follow you... what do I need a root toolbox to do? specify, please...
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You have tried 2 root browsers already, I use ROM toolbox which is also a root browser with many other functions built in. Its the best app of its kind that I have used. If it doesn't find the files, then you can you can un install it.
Its a root browser for exploring root files.
I am using the Bell SGH-i337M rooted and whenever I try to install a .apk from My Files, it just says app not installed.
Help please.
re: apks
no girls said:
I am using the Bell SGH-i337M rooted and whenever I try to install a .apk from My Files, it just says app not installed.
Help please.
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Go into Settings> MORE TAB >security and make sure that the "unknown sources" is checked.
good luck!
Its checked...
no girls said:
Its checked...
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what apps are you trying to install?
rcklss1 said:
what apps are you trying to install?
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Just some games, for example, the old version of candy crush saga
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I have the same problem, I can't install smart ir remote app.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I337
Capt said:
I have the same problem, I can't install smart ir remote app.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I337
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OMG that was also one of the apps i was trying to install!
Manually put the files in data/app and fix permissions in recovery
PurebreadCracker said:
Manually put the files in data/app and fix permissions in recovery
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i'm a noob to this, could you explain that a bit please?
so i just drag the .apk file into data/app and then what would i do?
no girls said:
i'm a noob to this, could you explain that a bit please?
so i just drag the .apk file into data/app and then what would i do?
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Use a root browser like Root Explorer or ES File Explorer, and copy the .apk files into data/app
Reboot into recovery, and fix permissions
How do I fix permissions or is there an option to do that in clockwork mod?
Also, would it be possible to use mobileodin to do that instead
no girls said:
How do I fix permissions or is there an option to do that in clockwork mod?
Also, would it be possible to use mobileodin to do that instead
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CWM: Advanced => Fix Permissions
PurebreadCracker said:
CWM: Advanced => Fix Permissions
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fix permissions and then it will automatically be installed? or would i have to do something else?
also, do u know why its like this with the s4? i didnt have these problems with the s3
and thank you so much for your continued help! really appreciate it
no girls said:
fix permissions and then it will automatically be installed? or would i have to do something else?
also, do u know why its like this with the s4? i didnt have these problems with the s3
and thank you so much for your continued help! really appreciate it
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Putting it into data/app installs is, fixing permissions is just so it will show in the app drawer
Make sure you have Security => Unknown Apps checked and Verify Apps unchecked
Apps install fine for me by clicking an .apk
Use Root Explorer or ES File Manager, it's probably the MY Files preventing it.
PurebreadCracker said:
Putting it into data/app installs is, fixing permissions is just so it will show in the app drawer
Make sure you have Security => Unknown Apps checked and Verify Apps unchecked
Apps install fine for me by clicking an .apk
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it worked for one out of the 5 that i wanted to install, the rest gave me the app not installed message.
no girls said:
it worked for one out of the 5 that i wanted to install, the rest gave me the app not installed message.
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Use Root Explorer or ES File Manager, to try and install with your original method, it's probably the MY Files preventing it.
PurebreadCracker said:
Use Root Explorer or ES File Manager, to try and install with your original method, it's probably the MY Files preventing it.
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just tried this but still didnt work:
moved the apk into data/app, rebooted into cwm, fixed permissions, rebooted, nothing happened, then went into root explorer and tried installing it from there but still the same app not installed messsage
no girls said:
just tried this but still didnt work:
moved the apk into data/app, rebooted into cwm, fixed permissions, rebooted, nothing happened, then went into root explorer and tried installing it from there but still the same app not installed messsage
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I'm not running TW so I'll do my best to help you... Could you name the apps please?
PurebreadCracker said:
I'm not running TW so I'll do my best to help you... Could you name the apps please?
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smart remote for galaxy s4 and candy crush saga v1.0.7