Removing bookmarks - Optimus One, P500, V General

Hi all, I've got an Australian version of the LG P500 which is branded by the carrier Optus. In the stock android browser, there is a bunch of bookmarks installed by Optus which cannot be removed. I have rooted my phone and was hoping that there would be some way to delete these bookmarks through root explorer or some other means.
Any help would be greatly appreciated, thanks

hey keyman, welcome to the forum XD I'm also from australia, but I bought mine from Crazy Jones XD Did you try holding on the bookmarks and a popup should come up asking if you wanna delete? Mine came clean, but I dont use the default browser, I changed to dolphin HD browser since it offers additional features in comparison.

Thanks for the welcome
Yes, I have tried that, but unfortunately there is no delete option for the Optus bookmarks. I am able to successfully delete my own bookmarks but not the Optus ones. Guess I'll just have to try using other browsers.

I was gonna refer you to a thread on whirlpool since I've read something similar... so there might have been a solution there, turned out it was you that had posted XDD
EDIT:
Since you've rooted your phone, is it possible to remove browser and reinstall it? I THINK the browser app should be available in marketplace, but check that it is possible to get it and install successfully before attempting.

keyman91 said:
Hi all, I've got an Australian version of the LG P500 which is branded by the carrier Optus. In the stock android browser, there is a bunch of bookmarks installed by Optus which cannot be removed. I have rooted my phone and was hoping that there would be some way to delete these bookmarks through root explorer or some other means.
Any help would be greatly appreciated, thanks
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i manage to get ride of those crappy bookmarks with SQLite Editor
after launch this application search for the Browser stock app then open browser.db then bookmarks table and mark with 0 in readonly column coresponding with bookmark you want to delete
after that you can delete it like your own bookmarks

Thank you so much for that! Worked perfectly! Finally got rid of all the useless carrier apps and bookmarks

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[Q] Bookmarks to SD Sync not working

Hi
I can sync from Google to Dolphin no problem but if add a new bookmark on phone then sync again it wont add the bookmark i just made to google
I can export my bookmarks no probem to SD card as well is importing them,
same for stock browser.
Hope someone can shed some light on this
thanks
stevenmcw said:
Hi
I can sync from Google to Dolphin no problem but if add a new bookmark on phone then sync again it wont add the bookmark i just made to google
I can export my bookmarks no probem to SD card as well is importing them,
same for stock browser.
Hope someone can shed some light on this
thanks
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If you have upgraded to version 5.0.0 sync to Google has been removed. In the options you will see backup and restore. Works like a champ and keeps them in alphabetical order as well.
I can't even sync from Google to phone. It just says 'Sync successfully' but no bookmarks appear in bookmarks. I already wrote to the support, so I hope they can fix it.
Revin said:
I can't even sync from Google to phone. It just says 'Sync successfully' but no bookmarks appear in bookmarks. I already wrote to the support, so I hope they can fix it.
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And what version are you using? If you look at my post above in current version 5.0.0 synch has been removed, so no matter how many times you click on synch it won't. All bookmarks to SD does now, is just that, saves your bookmarks to your memory card.
Are you sure? Because if they remove it then why is there the tab for syncing? And I wrote them that it didn't work and they just asked if I have newest version... strange. It is feature I am really looking for. I still don't understand why the default browser don't have bookmarks sync...
I will ask them again to be sure.
hey guys I know this is an old thread, but I was just wondering if a solution was ever found. I have the latest Dolphin HD and Bookmarks to SD, and I hit sync, but nothing is imported
cdzo72 said:
hey guys I know this is an old thread, but I was just wondering if a solution was ever found. I have the latest Dolphin HD and Bookmarks to SD, and I hit sync, but nothing is imported
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That is because it isn't supported anymore you need to use backup and restore inside of the dolphin settings. From what I remember it was like version 6.9 or so they stopped using it.
vanemburghj said:
That is because it isn't supported anymore you need to use backup and restore inside of the dolphin settings. From what I remember it was like version 6.9 or so they stopped using it.
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Thanks for the answer! I read that in several different forums but it was never stated in any Dolphin forum so I just wanted to check... it actually sucks pretty bad and makes me want ICS even more so I can use the Chrome browser.
It works on my Streak 7 ICS build and it makes it real nice to be able to go from computer to tabler and have all that right there
cdzo72 said:
Thanks for the answer! I read that in several different forums but it was never stated in any Dolphin forum so I just wanted to check... it actually sucks pretty bad and makes me want ICS even more so I can use the Chrome browser.
It works on my Streak 7 ICS build and it makes it real nice to be able to go from computer to tabler and have all that right there
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They discontinued support because they did not agree with Google's privacy policy. Bad enough Big Brother knows what you are looking and for how long, but now they want to know what bookmarks you keep.... Am with you on ICS that is why I can't wait till the Note drops in prices, think Streak 5 seeing it was crushed by a bus in South Korea (hPA's work, _n0p_ said his skill set was well above his and was the one the few that might have made it happen....).
vanemburghj said:
They discontinued support because they did not agree with Google's privacy policy. Bad enough Big Brother knows what you are looking and for how long, but now they want to know what bookmarks you keep.... Am with you on ICS that is why I can't wait till the Note drops in prices, think Streak 5 seeing it was crushed by a bus in South Korea (hPA's work, _n0p_ said his skill set was well above his and was the one the few that might have made it happen....).
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Yeah I hear ya... I was looking at one Saturday at the Samsung store at the mall, and it's lighter than my Streak but just a hair thicker since it has that rounded back, but that makes it more comfortable to hold, and the form factor is no larger than the Streak so I will definitely be getting one as soon as it comes down in price from the clouds or a good used one

[Q] Unwanted bookmarks, How do I get rid of them?

All I seem to be able to do is add them. Failing a 'proper' way to remove them is there a folder I can get to and delete them?
Phone is unrooted standard TMobile UK affair.
Which browser? If just the stock browser, just long touch the bookmark until it gives you a menu. Delete bookmark is one of the options.
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Bookmarks stuck
lauterm said:
Which browser? If just the stock browser, just long touch the bookmark until it gives you a menu. Delete bookmark is one of the options.
Sent from my MB860 using XDA App
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That's what you'd think isn't it but unfortunately not the case on my phone. Delete is conspicuous by it's absence. I could if I wished
Open
Open in new window
Add shortcut to home
Share Link
Copy Link
Set as Homepage
but that's it!
Just spoken to T-mobile who were clueless. Told me to call Motorola. They did give me the correct number though and after a couple of IVR selections I got to talk to a real person. They told me the same that i should have a delete option. I then noticed that bookmarks I added do have a delete option. So it looks like the 22 preloaded T-Mobile bookmarks I'm stuck with!
Thanks anyway and if someone knows a way round this I'd be grateful.
All bookmarks can be deleted, added and edited using the Moto Phone Portal on a non rooted Atrix from a browser on another device.
On an Atrix originally destined for a carrier, mine is from Vodafone Germany, the first ten or so bookmarks cannot be deleted by the phone browser even if the phone is unlocked, bookmarks thereafter have the delete option enabled in the phones bookmark options. eg. You will see the delete option appear in the remaining bookmarks.
I use the Moto Phone Portal to change the initial 10 or so bookmarks to ones likely to be used permanently - the rest of the bookmarks can be fully edited within the phone.
Hope this helps.
Thanks
digby dart said:
All bookmarks can be deleted, added and edited using the Moto Phone Portal on a non rooted Atrix from a browser on another device.
On an Atrix originally destined for a carrier, mine is from Vodafone Germany, the first ten or so bookmarks cannot be deleted by the phone browser even if the phone is unlocked, bookmarks thereafter have the delete option enabled in the phones bookmark options. eg. You will see the delete option appear in the remaining bookmarks.
I use the Moto Phone Portal to change the initial 10 or so bookmarks to ones likely to be used permanently - the rest of the bookmarks can be fully edited within the phone.
Hope this helps.
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Indeed it did. Thanks very much. You'd think my operator or Motorola might have thought of that when I rang them! I have created a folder on my home screen with shortcuts to my favourite websites so that actually works better for me but all the same thanks again as this was annoying.

[Q] Cannot delete bookmarks in browser?

Hi,
I have a Vodafone GS3 which has really irritating bookmarks which cannot be deleted on the browser. I've debranded to stock and am rooted, but the version of the browser I have installed still won't let me delete them...
Any suggestions? Is there a data folder where I can ding them directly from one of the folders behind the scenes? Or if I uninstall the browser does someone have the stock apk I can try to reinstall?
I tried installing the ICS+ browser but that comes up with the same bookmarks too..
Thanks.
Have you tried holding your finger on the bookmark for two seconds. When you do this, it opens a menu where you can have the option to delete the bookmark,rename and do other stuff.
Yeah, 'cannot delete this bookmark' message unfortunately..
I also can't even resort the order of the bookmarks to put the crap at the bottom. Pizza hut ffs!
Dude, what browser are you using? Try using Dolphin browser from the market. You can delete,rename,shift bookmarks and it is also very quick to open pages. Try it, you won't be disappointed.
Tried dolphin on my s2 and didn't get on with it, the stock browser is great for me.. I probably will try others, but even so I still don't like the fact the ad crap is there!
Try changing the CSC code. I debranded my o2 device but still came up with sent from my gs3 on o2 network, changed my CSC to BTU and all o2 references are gone. Could be similar thing happening with your bookmarks!
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ianford10 said:
Try changing the CSC code. I debranded my o2 device but still came up with sent from my gs3 on o2 network, changed my CSC to BTU and all o2 references are gone. Could be similar thing happening with your bookmarks!
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How do you change the CSC code?
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I have found a way to delete the bookmarks that can't be deleted.
1. download 'bookmark sort and backup' to back up your bookmarks
2. go to application manager, all, internet and force stop clear cache and then data
3. open internet and it should be as clean as a baby's bottom
4. open 'bookmark sort and backup' and delete the bookmarks you want and then restore them.
This worked for me with the German branded S3 with LF6 firmware and I got red of the 7 stock German bookmarks

[Q] Galaxy S3 mobile facebook site - help needed

Hello All
I was wondering if you could help me with the following
I have a galaxy S3 when using any web browser stock, dolphin etc and going to the facebook site i.e. https://m.facebook.com, when long pressing on a photo or long pressing to copy a comment, nothing happens the little box doesnt come on the screen
Please cany somebody test and let me know so i know whether to take the phone back or not for a replacement
I forgot to add all other sites are ok using the same browsers the problem seems to be on facebook only
Regards
Ali
Try deleting the data of the application and to repeat the log-in and the synchro....
devid801 said:
Try deleting the data of the application and to repeat the log-in and the synchro....
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agreed, uninstall and reinstall the app and also check latest updates
Thanks for you replies, ive already tried this
This issue is apparent on the stock browser, Dolphin, and another random one that i tried
but it seems to be only when you go to google and tyoe in facebook and it logs you into https://m.facebook.com, normal https://facebook.com is fine
Does anybody elses galaxy s3 have this issue
it was the same pre root and post root as well (My S3 is currently rooted)
Regards
Ali

[Q] Remove Verizon Bookmarks

I searched the xda forums and found a few solutions for removing the bookmarks on other devices, but can't seem to find one that works with the Note.
Has anyone had any luck removing the stock bookmarks on their browser?
I think it can be done with the features. Xml file. When I was looking through it I saw all the bookmarks listed under the browser section. I just never got a chance to mess with them.
Sent from my SCH-I605 using Tapatalk 2
Use BookmarkSB from the play store.
If you aren't rooted, then you're stuck with them. If you are rooted, clear the bookmarks from the one CSC xml file and clear data on the browser and they should disappear for you.

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