Someone posted a link called Release: Deodex'ed System. - xda-developers.
When you click on it, it takes you to something totally unrelated.
I would like to figure out what happened to the posting, can we get the link back? If not, I am reposting the file - obviously taking no credit for creating. If someone can somehow recreate directions on how to do this, would be great. It was wasnt an install zip file from CWM - it was pushing files through ADB to the /system folder. From what I remember, there are 2 folders, you need to rm: framework and rm: system/app and replace with these???
I posted it, but there was a failed maintanance of xda that caused them to use a 24 hour old backup, therefore my thread was deleted. I will repost it soon, theming something at the moment, but will look for a clockwork update script that will make the flashing a lot easier than using adb and shell commands.
Thought I was losing it when I couldn't find that post again. Wow I'm not going mad. Spent 45 min looking in different forums though I swore it was here.
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frostman89 said:
I posted it, but there was a failed maintanance of xda that caused them to lose a 24 hour old backup, therefore my thread was deleted. I will repost it soon, theming something at the moment, but will look for a clockwork update script that will make the flashing a lot easier than using adb and shell commands.
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Thanks a bunch! I could not figure out WTF. Yeah, a CWM one would be fantastic.
Out of curiosity, you removed VVM...in the done_app folder there are a bunch of .apk's. Can I simply add the VVMService.apk and VisualVoiceMail.apk through Astro, or do they have to be pushed?
Thanks
yankeeboy73 said:
Thanks a bunch! I could not figure out WTF. Yeah, a CWM one would be fantastic.
Out of curiosity, you removed VVM...in the done_app folder there are a bunch of .apk's. Can I simply add the VVMService.apk and VisualVoiceMail.apk through Astro, or do they have to be pushed?
Thanks
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What do you mean I removed VVM? Both those apk's are in there, I just checked.
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What do you mean I removed VVM? Both those apk's are in there, I just checked.
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When I applied it the ROM the first time, it removed VVM, and I could not reapply - kept getting a parsing error
Are you gonna repost the Deodexed rom with DI01 soon? Just wondering if you were gonna still post it. Thanks!
wicked_beav said:
Are you gonna repost the Deodexed rom with DI01 soon? Just wondering if you were gonna still post it. Thanks!
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As posted by frostman89 earlier
frostman89 said:
I will repost it soon, theming something at the moment, but will look for a clockwork update script that will make the flashing a lot easier than using adb and shell commands.
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yankeeboy73 said:
When I applied it the ROM the first time, it removed VVM, and I could not reapply - kept getting a parsing error
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I don't use it, but he is a screenshot of both deodex apps installed
http://twitpic.com/2sjznq
Just give me some time to release the updated deodex files and they should work.
Great man! Definitely can't wait to get my hands on it. Hoping that using that rom I will be able to use the default Google Car Dock app on it. Right now the Google one has issues, and once you push it to /system/app and reboot the phone just starts endlessly ringing until you delete the app and reboot. Keep up the great work man!
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So.. in trying to put a new messaging app on I deleted my mms.apk I had a backup of it but when I try to install it it says "There is a problem parsing the package".
Is there a way to fix this without reflashing the whole ROM?
thanks,cale
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=894794
If you have the original ROM that you flashed, unzip it, go in to /system/app and find the mms.apk
once you have that adb push it to the /system/app folder of your phone and youre good to go.
I haven't tried it but maybe using root explorer will work also if you don't have adb set up
hope this helps
Darn it, since this is posted in the wrong section, I got excited thinking there was a new mms.apk you were releasing..................................
jellette said:
Darn it, since this is posted in the wrong section, I got excited thinking there was a new mms.apk you were releasing..................................
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Touche.. you are correct.. wrong section. My apologies, was working on the phone at the same time and not paying attention.
Hopefully a mod will shortly move it to the correct section..
cale42 said:
Touche.. you are correct.. wrong section. My apologies, was working on the phone at the same time and not paying attention.
Hopefully a mod will shortly move it to the correct section..
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I was just messing. Even if you find the correct apk, it probably isnt going to install for you - just push it to system/app and reboot and it will be working again.
jellette said:
I was just messing. Even if you find the correct apk, it probably isnt going to install for you - just push it to system/app and reboot and it will be working again.
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No worries.. unfortunately I don't really know how to use ADB so just pushing it is a bit tricky for me. Working on it now.. but getting a bit lost.
cale42 said:
No worries.. unfortunately I don't really know how to use ADB so just pushing it is a bit tricky for me. Working on it now.. but getting a bit lost.
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Just use the app I linked in the above post. Go to the system section, choose either AOSP or the TW option, click generate zip and flash it with clockwork. Mms recovered
Sorry birgertime.. not ignoring your suggestions.. just didn't really want to learn a new program.. thanks though.
Guess I can put off ADB for another day as Root Explorer worked fine.. once I could move the file instead of copy it I had no problems. New mms that I wanted is installed. Well spent 4 bucks.. Root Explorere seems nice.
Thanks for everyones help.
cale
Sorry birgertime.. not ignoring your suggestions.. just didn't really want to learn a new program.. thanks though.
Guess I can put off ADB for another day as Root Explorer worked fine.. once I could move the file instead of copy it I had no problems. New mms that I wanted is installed. Well spent 4 bucks.. Root Explorere seems nice.
Thanks for everyones help.
cale
I'm sorry if this was posted somewhere else, but I searched and nothing came up. When you root your phone does that mean you no longer can receive over the air updates? Or is that only if you have custom ROM's installed? That being said, is the ROM that you install to gain root access considered a custom ROM? Sorry... I feel like a n00b but I had to ask. :] Thanks
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I'm sorry if this was posted somewhere else, but I searched and nothing came up. When you root your phone does that mean you no longer can receive over the air updates? Or is that only if you have custom ROM's installed? That being said, is the ROM that you install to gain root access considered a custom ROM? Sorry... I feel like a n00b but I had to ask. :] Thanks
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Originally Posted by WormDoes
http://androidforums.com/thunderbolt-all-things-root/306774-simple-newbie-questions.html
"If you're rooted and you've deleted any bloatware and you try and install the ota update it will not update successfully. You can unroot and update, but be warned a lot of the time an ota update will also correct the current exploits that were used to achieve root access. If you are rooted it's usually a good idea and easier to flash a ROM that includes the update already. The developers get a hold of the source codes a few weeks before VZW actually pushes it to your phone and you don't have to wait for jcase, unrevoked, or whomever to find a new way to root if the ota breaks root access.
Hope this helps"
I was searching the same thing earlier bro and this is the answer I found.
Does this mean if I don't delete bloatware and just freeze it, then I can still get the updates? I read that article and I didn't see them answer whether or not getting an OTA update would take root off. Thanks for the response!
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Trevlo said:
Does this mean if I don't delete bloatware and just freeze it, then I can still get the updates? I read that article and I didn't see them answer whether or not getting an OTA update would take root off. Thanks for the response!
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No the point is if you root, have SU, and/or a custom recovery, the update will fail.
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Good deal. Thank you for the info.
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So if I'm reading this correctly, a corollary is that if you intend to root but haven't, its likely a good idea to do it before the OTA is pushed, or else you'll have to wait for the developers to figure out how to root the new one?
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More then likely any important updates/fixes/etc will turn up in ROMs anyways.
so how do you disable updates?
Nikolai2.1 said:
No the point is if you root, have SU, and/or a custom recovery, the update will fail.
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so how do you disable updates I have a galaxy s2 4g service sprint I ve been searching around how to disable updates I keep getting prompt for one and it wont install root blocking it from installing I guess I just want to turn it of I read use bloat ware or titanum backup tried both same issue. I thought this would be an easy fix.
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so how do you disable updates I have a galaxy s2 4g service sprint I ve been searching around how to disable updates I keep getting prompt for one and it wont install root blocking it from installing I guess I just want to turn it of I read use bloat ware or titanum backup tried both same issue. I thought this would be an easy fix.
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try this it works
only difference for you will be lines 4 and 5
look for your current ro.build.fingerprint and change it to the current update...
oh and also don't forget to delete the update from your cache
If you are comfortable editing the build.prop then follow these directions.
Directions:
1. Use root explorer and navigate to /system
2. Mount as r/w
3. Long press on build.prop then click on Open With then Text Editor
4. Find the line ro.build.fingerprint=verizon/SCH-I510/SCH-I510:2.3.6/GINGERBREAD/FP1:user/release-keys
5. Change FP1 or FP5 in that line to FP8
6. Press the menu button on the phone and click on Save and Exit
7. Mount back to r/o
8. Reboot phone
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try this it works
only difference for you will be lines 4 and 5
look for your current ro.build.fingerprint and change it to the current update...
oh and also don't forget to delete the update from your cache
If you are comfortable editing the build.prop then follow these directions.
Directions:
1. Use root explorer and navigate to /system
2. Mount as r/w
3. Long press on build.prop then click on Open With then Text Editor
4. Find the line ro.build.fingerprint=verizon/SCH-I510/SCH-I510:2.3.6/GINGERBREAD/FP1:user/release-keys
5. Change FP1 or FP5 in that line to FP8
6. Press the menu button on the phone and click on Save and Exit
7. Mount back to r/o
8. Reboot phone
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I attached the file for more info.
mine reads:
ro.build.fingerprint=samsung/SPH-D710/SPH-D710:4.0.4/IMM76I/FI27:user/release-keys
do I change the FI to something else? if so this change will not brick my phone? this is my only cell connection to outside world.
the download system update that wants to install is a FL24 is it because the phone knows FI the FL will not install?
You could just rename otacerts to otacerts.bak and then rename updater.apk to updater.bak.
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I attached the file for more info.
mine reads:
ro.build.fingerprint=samsung/SPH-D710/SPH-D710:4.0.4/IMM76I/FI27:user/release-keys
do I change the FI to something else? if so this change will not brick my phone? this is my only cell connection to outside world.
the download system update that wants to install is a FL24 is it because the phone knows FI the FL will not install?
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Yes change the FI27 to FL24
Should do it for you..
Disclaimer.. I don't know your phone but this has worked for me and many others on the Samsung charge...
I don't think it will brick your phone..
Make sure you have a backup .
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cujo6801 said:
Yes change the FI27 to FL24
Should do it for you..
Disclaimer.. I don't know your phone but this has worked for me and many others on the Samsung charge...
I don't think it will brick your phone..
Make sure you have a backup .
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what additional info do you need from my phone, that will make this a more sure ok to do for sure no worries ? what about
what disconnecktie recommended "You could just rename otacerts to otacerts.bak and then rename updater.apk to updater.bak"
is that safer, not sure where to find those files? I am doing titanium back. but i do not want to go through the hassel of reloading everything back on the phone.
Either way will work but the otacerts and updater both just catch ota information when it is sent out. You aren't deleting anything so it is impossible to brick from it. The otacerts is in /system/etc and the updater apk is in /system/app or course. Use a root file explorer like es file explorer and mount system as read/write.
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disconnecktie said:
Either way will work but the otacerts and updater both just catch ota information when it is sent out. You aren't deleting anything so it is impossible to brick from it. The otacerts is in /system/etc and the updater apk is in /system/app or course. Use a root file explorer like es file explorer and mount system as read/write.
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so do I wait to see the update icon? then do the process
and to be clear the process is?
go to /system/etc then rename otacerts to otacerts.bak save it
then go to /system/app then rename update.apk to update.bak save it
how long does that change last if they are pushing the update wont it just come right back?
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so do I wait to see the update icon? then do the process
and to be clear the process is?
go to /system/etc then rename otacerts to otacerts.bak save it
then go to /system/app then rename update.apk to update.bak save it
how long does that change last if they are pushing the update wont it just come right back?
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They won't be able to push it anymore after that. Change it then reboot and they can't send then to you anymore.
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What he said...
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They won't be able to push it anymore after that. Change it then reboot and they can't send then to you anymore.
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ok, so to be clear I do not see the files now in those locations
otacerts and updater.apk
will I see them after the update icon comes back?
arcolino1 said:
ok, so to be clear I do not see the files now in those locations
otacerts and updater.apk
will I see them after the update icon comes back?
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Are you using a thunderbolt? If you're not then you're in the wrong forum and should probably post your questions there.
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he has a GS2....
but mine should work....
take the info to your phone section here on XDA and ask what they think...
good luck
Choose to post this here, instead of the General Section... God I could only imagine the issues. If you feel it needs moving, then by all means.
De-odexed the ICS system dump. This wasn't my system dump, as I don't have a Prime yet, so hopefully everything is here, and if there's a app or two that isn't stock, well.... not my fault.
I started doing each file manually, then got to the app folder and saw over 100 .apks, and was like hells NO, so I went the automated rout. The only .odex file I couldn't get to deodex was the Dictionary.apk/odex (that's why that .odex file is still there); kept throwing a boot class path error I couldn't resolve. If someone can get that .apk deodexed that would be great; if not, I doubt it will hurt anything.
Hopefully, all is working correctly, like I said, I don't have my Prime yet, otherwise I would have tested it. But as always, make a backup of the original files.
Since we don't have a recovery to flash this yet, guess we'll have to adb push it.
If you're gonna try it out, let me know if it works or not. Haven't tested it yet, and haven't had to deodex a system in a while.
Don't forget to either delete, or rename the .odex files to .bak, still in your /system/app & /system/framework folders too.
P.S. I am not responsible if this bricks, soft bricks, or makes your device explode!! in any way. Remember you choose to install this.
http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?chlsxuvkkr3g1vu
*If you don't know what this is please leave it alone... but if feel compelled to learn: http://www.addictivetips.com/mobile/what-is-odex-and-deodex-in-android-complete-guide/
TRANSFORMER PRIME ENTHUSIAST GET YOUR THEME ON!!!
much appreciated, but without recovery, i'm too scared to try this out.
recovery
i agree i would love to start testing but until recovery is easy and safe i wont be modding my prime
Great news. I will give this a run later.
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Theme started ®
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marko! said:
Theme started ®
sent from my AL60R!THM Atrix
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Love to seem some themes soon
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Love to seem some themes soon
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if you have any suggestions pm me or http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1388541
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So anyone tried this yet, if I only use 1 or 2 files from this, will it still work correctly?
Edit: no longer need the answer.
Doktaphex said:
So anyone tried this yet, if I only use 1 or 2 files from this, will it still work correctly?
Edit: no longer need the answer.
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Where you going with this Doktaphex?
I am looking into deodexing from a tf201 blob and I was wondering if you had any tips as to the classpath includes. I have a set that works for my SGS2 but I am not sure what I need to include for the TF201. Any hints?
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Looks like I got it down, just included the ususal ones.
Code:
:core.jar:bouncycastle.jar:ext.jar:framework.jar:android.policy.jar:services.jar:core-junit.jar:javax.obex.jar:com.google.android.maps.jar
so i can decompile these apks with no problem and then recompile them and run them on a stock rooted prime? or would i need to odex them again? i tried systemui.apk a while back and couldnt get it to decompile with apkmanager and today i was trying camera.apk and couldnt get it to decompile either.
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so i can decompile these apks with no problem and then recompile them and run them on a stock rooted prime? or would i need to odex them again? i tried systemui.apk a while back and couldnt get it to decompile with apkmanager and today i was trying camera.apk and couldnt get it to decompile either.
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Yeah, alot of the stock apks won't decompile.... these are old anyway. If you really want to theme something, get into non-stock roms, the systemui should decompile just fine with those. Also apks like the camera, you probably won't be able to decompile or recompile successfully. Apktool / apk manager still has a lot of problems with ICS apks.
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gotta get my fix (well, sorta)! find it here...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1523691
can you explain how to flash this? i saw no instructions on the site lol. just flash through recovery?
stratax said:
can you explain how to flash this? i saw no instructions on the site lol. just flash through recovery?
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I haven't messed with it yet since I was at work when I posted it, but I thought it was just a normal apk to click and install. I assume you ran the installer?
found this
erickwan said:
The apk should be placed in the system/app directory and the permissions should be edited. You may make reference from the other apks.
Then reboot, done
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looks like some are able to install it directly by clicking the apk
whatever I downloaded from that site wasn't a apk it was a .zip lol I didn't see it, can you upload it to op? the explorer looks cool
edit: it says its a apk on the hyperlink but when downloaded its a zip. should I just rename it?
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whatever I downloaded from that site wasn't a apk it was a .zip lol I didn't see it, can you upload it to op? the explorer looks cool
edit: it says its a apk on the hyperlink but when downloaded its a zip. should I just rename it?
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Let me check it out and ill post it
first post is an apk
this is what im getting hahah
makes no sense
edit: it was IE, downloaded on chrome and it worked
edit2: I didn't have to push it or edit permissions just installed like a normal apk
stratax said:
this is what im getting hahah
makes no sense
edit: it was IE, downloaded on chrome and it worked
edit2: I didn't have to push it or edit permissions just installed like a normal apk
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good stuff. had a chance to mess with it today, and its just like i remember it. props to the guy who ported it
i guess this will have to do as far as getting MIUI on the Amaze .................
I would like to opt out of the alleged ota. I renamed my otacerts.zip file, is that enough. I have read all sorts of things, from what I have done, to changing the build fingerprint in the build.prop. Is what I have done enough. I am obviously using the stock rom.
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I would like to opt out of the alleged ota. I renamed my otacerts.zip file, is that enough. I have read all sorts of things, from what I have done, to changing the build fingerprint in the build.prop. Is what I have done enough. I am obviously using the stock rom.
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probably delete the OTA apk files in /system/app
con247 said:
probably delete the OTA apk files in /system/app
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all I saw was htcCOTAclient.apk and .odex and I renamed them, thanks. Hopefully I don't get annoyed by the update notification.
johnwaynegacy said:
all I saw was htcCOTAclient.apk and .odex and I renamed them, thanks. Hopefully I don't get annoyed by the update notification.
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I deleted those from my /system/app directory. The previous OTA did not ever come through my phone, so I think you'll be OK.
On the Kindle Fire, the easiest way to prevent the OTA which is a forced update (you don't get a choice), was to remove the /system/etc/security/otacerts.zip file. Physically moving it elsewhere (like to the sdcard) worked.
I note that the Rezound has the same files.
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On the Kindle Fire, the easiest way to prevent the OTA which is a forced update (you don't get a choice), was to remove the /system/etc/security/otacerts.zip file. Physically moving it elsewhere (like to the sdcard) worked.
I note that the Rezound has the same files.
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Good call!
instructions, pls?
Can someone who knows ADB give short recipe/commands
to reach that OTA file we want gone, Please.
krelvinaz said:
On the Kindle Fire, the easiest way to prevent the OTA which is a forced update (you don't get a choice), was to remove the /system/etc/security/otacerts.zip file. Physically moving it elsewhere (like to the sdcard) worked.
I note that the Rezound has the same files.
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i just did this on rezrom, thanks!
why is this file included with a custom rom?
michaelbsheldon said:
Can someone who knows ADB give short recipe/commands
to reach that OTA file we want gone, Please.
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If for what ever reason you cant use root explorer and do have busybox (i think you need it) installed
It has been a really long time since I have used adb for anything, but this should work unless it denies you because system is mounted as read only.
adb shell
su
rm /filepath/file.apk
I am also looking to block this "alleged update" BUT am completely stock right now.. have been holding off on doing anything so far.. How would I do this?
FabianaS said:
I am also looking to block this "alleged update" BUT am completely stock right now.. have been holding off on doing anything so far.. How would I do this?
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If you are stock unrooted, the best you can do is to say no if it asks. If for some reason it is a forced OTA, I don't think you can without staying in airplane mode.
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Thanks, that is what I was wondering, if it asks or if it's forced? I don't remember how my past updates have been and for some reason I feel like they were forced!?!