I know how to remove widgets from the home screen, and this is not a post about that . . .
With the new Google Play, and some other "necessary" apps I have, my widget menu is now flooded with widgets of apps I know I will never use -- is there a way to remove them so that my list is more succinct?
You can use root explorer or a similar app to delete the widget from the phone. The apps are generally located in system/app.
Alternatively, you can use titanium backup to first backup the widget (in case you decide you want it later) and then delete it.
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PureMotive said:
You can use root explorer or a similar app to delete the widget from the phone. The apps are generally located in system/app.
Alternatively, you can use titanium backup to first backup the widget (in case you decide you want it later) and then delete it.
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That would delete the whole app though, wouldn't it? A better alternative would be to use an app like AutoStarts. This will allow you to disable "Widget Updating" associated with the widgets you never use. This app isn't free, but I'm sure there are many similar free ones out there.
I tried both of these -- I'm on an AOSP ROM so my widgets aren't in system/apps like they are in sense . . .
I tried that autostarts program, it will only kill the widgets from updating, but won't remove them from the menu . . .
Hopefully this Google Play will be less invasive as time goes, but I'm sure things will only get worse . . .
Thanks for both suggestions
_highway_ said:
I tried both of these -- I'm on an AOSP ROM so my widgets aren't in system/apps like they are in sense . . .
I tried that autostarts program, it will only kill the widgets from updating, but won't remove them from the menu . . .
Hopefully this Google Play will be less invasive as time goes, but I'm sure things will only get worse . . .
Thanks for both suggestions
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You need to reboot for the widgets to disappear.
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inconceivable124 said:
You need to reboot for the widgets to disappear.
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!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
This totally works! Haha, thank you so much!
[SOLVED] Use 'autostarts' from market to disable widgets from updating, then restart (root required) . . .
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I know HOW to remove the bloatware from Android phones using Titanium Backup Pro, but I'm curious to know what bloatware is SAFE to remove without causing any major problems with the OS. Thoughts, ideas and suggestions are welcome. Thanks.
dustrho said:
I know HOW to remove the bloatware from Android phones using Titanium Backup Pro, but I'm curious to know what bloatware is SAFE to remove without causing any major problems with the OS. Thoughts, ideas and suggestions are welcome. Thanks.
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I would like to know this as well.
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I removed all the demo games, friend stream, some of the themes and peep and I havent had any adverse actions as of yet, I plan to take off the faves and the modes too.
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I removed all the demo games, friend stream, some of the themes and peep and I havent had any adverse actions as of yet, I plan to take off the faves and the modes too.
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When you go to applications>manage are there still remains from the uninstalled apps?
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GentMAB said:
I removed all the demo games, friend stream, some of the themes and peep and I havent had any adverse actions as of yet, I plan to take off the faves and the modes too.
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I took off faves, modes as well. Also amazon, setup, all themes, swype if you don't use it. I think that was about it. Make sure you do a good nandroid backup before you do it, so you can restore all of it if you need to take it back in for some reason.
dustrho said:
I know HOW to remove the bloatware from Android phones using Titanium Backup Pro, but I'm curious to know what bloatware is SAFE to remove without causing any major problems with the OS. Thoughts, ideas and suggestions are welcome. Thanks.
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You aren't perm rooted on 2.2 btw on your signature. You would be on 2.2.1.
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When you go to applications>manage are there still remains from the uninstalled apps?
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Nope as soon as you move/delete the apk from the apps folder its gone!
timbo1083 said:
I took off faves, modes as well. Also amazon, setup, all themes, swype if you don't use it. I think that was about it. Make sure you do a good nandroid backup before you do it, so you can restore all of it if you need to take it back in for some reason.
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Did you delete ALL your themes or did you just delete the ones you weren't using? Also deleting modes and faves didn't conflict with anything? I was kinda on the fence on these apps
Nope I used titanium backup to uninstall the stuff, I also did take off amazon as well
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Do I need to be s-off or just perm rooted to delete system apps? because when I try to delete some of the themes or system apps with Titanium Backup and I restart my phone they come back.Please Help!
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Nope I used titanium backup to uninstall the stuff, I also did take off amazon as well
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With Titanium backup, you don't have to uninstall, if you want to keep them in case you need them later. You can simply 'freeze' the apps. This way, you keep them, they just go out of system memory and the icons will not show up either on your Launcher.
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Do I need to be s-off or just perm rooted to delete system apps? because when I try to delete some of the themes or system apps with Titanium Backup and I restart my phone they come back.Please Help!
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You cannot delete system apps via Titanium Backup. You can only backup the data. You will need Root Explorer or something equivalent to delete the system app. Make sure you make a backup first though.
samsci said:
You cannot delete system apps via Titanium Backup. You can only backup the data. You will need Root Explorer or something equivalent to delete the system app. Make sure you make a backup first though.
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You could delete system apps via titanium backup.
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mftek said:
You could delete system apps via titanium backup.
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Confirmed you could delete system apps.
LORD JUNIOR said:
Confirmed you could delete system apps.
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+3 but be careful some apps are needed by the system to run properly head over to the g2 section basically you can remove the same apps
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Thanks. Did not know that. Thought system apps were off limits with Titanium Backup.
Here is the thread I saw that says it does system apps are off limits. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=835810
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Thanks. Did not know that. Thought system apps were off limits with Titanium Backup.
Here is the thread I saw that says it does system apps are off limits. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=835810
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Ti Backup cannot backup system apps - only their data. It can, however, remove them with the 'force remove' function.
But, a major +1 for freezing them instead. It might just save your ass, and it serves the same function as deleting the app anyway.
Can someone please share the htc lockscreen app from the app folder I mistakenly deleted it and the oden file
GentMAB said:
I removed all the demo games, friend stream, some of the themes and peep and I havent had any adverse actions as of yet, I plan to take off the faves and the modes too.
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I wouldn't remove friend stream if you plan on using facebook. What happened, was the phone was constantly looking for friendstream to "sync" but since the app was gone, it never reported back as completing syncing...so i'd always have the circle with arrows "sync" in my task bar. got so annoying.
had no problem when I froze friend stream and still use FB.
Anyone know what the my device, my account and search people is listed under in titanium?
I can't seem to find them.
Also any one have a complete list of what can you can freeze or uninstall?
So far I only freeze but here is what I have:
AppPack Asphalt com.tmobile.theme x6 demo videos Faves x2 flickr Friend Stream x2 Gallery I use 3d HTC Weather locationPicker x2 Mail x2 Email account messager x2 my Downloads Provider (No clue what it does) my modes news x2 peep quickoffice ringtone trimmer rockband screen share setup stocks x2 t-mo tv themes provider (no clue what it does) TTS Service Twitter Visual Voice Mail Voicemail Weather x2 Weather Agent and provider
Has anyone uninstalled the genius button app after remapping the button to the search function? I don't use it at all and its always running...
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How do I uninstall some of the apps that came with Mik's CM7 ROM, e.g. CarHome?
shouldn't it be under manage application ?
crankyboy said:
shouldn't it be under manage application ?
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I don't think that method works because I tried uninstalling Rom Manager and it wouldn't let me. I think titanium backup can remove the apps, go try it out. I don't want to deal with that stuff so I just hide it in launcher pro settings..
use system application remover works best for me.
Some apps cant be removed, they are required for phone to run. You may remove the others with "manage applications" under settings.
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Some apps cant be removed, they are required for phone to run. You may remove the others with "manage applications" under settings.
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Car Home is required for my phone to run?
Titanium Backup will surely do the work ,any application can be deleted ,but dont delete any system application that is needed by the system.
Use root uninstaller. Just be careful..
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Removing app is like cake. But it can suddenly make your rom like a spoilt chocolate cake if removed the wrong app. Becareful ...
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I just rooted my phone and i wanted to uninstall some pre-installed apps that came with the phone from my network but i don't see them on the menu in 'Uninstaller'
Can you help me please?
Also can i delete the 'Super user' icon so my phone appears to be stock/non-rooted?
I downloaded ES file manager/astro file manager and none could remove the apps 'error removing .apk' There is only like 3-4 things i wish to remove *sigh*
Download Titanium Backup from the market, this will uninstall the .apks that you want to get rid of.
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coversnail said:
Download Titanium Backup from the market, this will uninstall the .apks that you want to get rid of.
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Any other app that does the same? I don't want to spend $6.50 Just to delete a couple of things, I'll only use it to delete like 5 things.. seems like a waste.
I downloaded the free one and it says it'll delete the app/reboot twice etc.. but it doesnt delete the app or reboot twice, Only restarts the phone
Don't use the 'force remove app' option then, just cliick the one you want to delete in the list and click uninstall.
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Ok, but it's not that simple, you can't delete everything without consquences, search for the list of files that can be deleted without harm, from your specific ROM!
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Ok, but it's not that simple, you can't delete everything without consquences, search for the list of files that can be deleted without harm, from your specific ROM!
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I've deleted most of the apps that came from my phone network, Just 1 i cant delete for some reason. I think cause it's tied in with the browser but thats ok i'll keep it.
Hello all. General question to help me further understand some odds and ends in Android. What is the benefit of converting a program to a system program? Example:
I was reading that some people will convert, say, "GoLauncher" to a system app and deleting their stock launcher.
Now, I use Launcher Pro and always had it as a regular downloaded program. I did delete the BLUR launcher and the system always defaults to Launcher Pro so it is not an issue. If I was to convert Launcher Pro into a system app, would there be any benefit from doing so?
Thanks
If you data wipe it will remove your launcher unless it is converted to a system app. (95% sure on this)
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Ahh, I see. SO being that I removed the Blur launcher, Its better to move the Launcher PRO to system app. This way if I need to wipe, I will actually have a launcher to use instead of a black screen with a status bar. Either that or I would have to attempt to push one using ADB.
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Hello all. General question to help me further understand some odds and ends in Android. What is the benefit of converting a program to a system program? Example:
I was reading that some people will convert, say, "GoLauncher" to a system app and deleting their stock launcher.
Now, I use Launcher Pro and always had it as a regular downloaded program. I did delete the BLUR launcher and the system always defaults to Launcher Pro so it is not an issue. If I was to convert Launcher Pro into a system app, would there be any benefit from doing so?
Thanks
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I do know that system apps cannot be uninstalled unless you use something like titanium backup or root explorer.
in99flames said:
Ahh, I see. SO being that I removed the Blur launcher, Its better to move the Launcher PRO to system app. This way if I need to wipe, I will actually have a launcher to use instead of a black screen with a status bar. Either that or I would have to attempt to push one using ADB.
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This is why I make my launcher a system app.
I think u might be able to hold down search key and say market to be able to download one as long as u don't have voice search deleted or frozen like I do
Better safe than sorry tho
Ok i use Tbackup for all my program freeze/removal. I converted launcher pro to system app. Thanks for all the input!
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What permissions do i need to put for moving the launcher into system apps
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TransX2 said:
What permissions do i need to put for moving the launcher into system apps
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Im pretty sure all system app permission are the same
If u long press any other system app and choose change permission u can see what it should look like. Then just cancel out and go to launcher app and make it look the same way
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Hey Guys!! I am really happy to inform you that google now launcher is fully compatible with our galaxy grand quattro/win.. pls follow the below steps carefully and enjoy the google experience!
1. go to the link http://d-h.st/f6b and download launcher 4.4 .zip.
2. Now download 'libgoogle_recognizer_jni_l.zip' attached to this thread and extract it.
Copy the 'libgoogle_recognizer_jni_l.so' to system/lib in your mobile (since i use Jasp Next Level Rom, i made use of Root Browser in "ROM TOOLBOX LITE".)
overwrite the file if need be...
You can skip this step as i heard this is not necessary but i did follow it
3.Extract the launcher 4.4.zip...Now First install velvet.apk and then PrebuiltGmsCore.apk and lastly GoogleHome.apk.. dont worry if the google search force closes.. carry on..
4.Now after u install the GoogleHome, go to playstore and update ur google search and google playservices....
And thats it everything works perfectly!!
source:-http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2506488
Even without that it was working properly man I am on Google experience launcher for 3 months now there haven't been any problem
recognizer zip is not required at all.
Start with Google Search 3.2+, and Google Now Launcher initializes itself.
I've been using it since it first came out on nexus 5.
Exactly man same here
Duh! I feel like a complete idiot now... :crying: Anyways i hope this wil help those who aren't aware of it...
Shrukul said:
Duh! I feel like a complete idiot now... :crying: Anyways i hope this wil help those who aren't aware of it...
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Of course it will. You don't have to feel like an idiot.
Its good but cant sort the apps in app drawer. ..... they are alphabetically arranged and its difficult to locate an app..
And one thing more is, there any screen lock app that resembles the google experience launcher style or nexus sty. ..?
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Its good but cant sort the apps in app drawer. ..... they are alphabetically arranged and its difficult to locate an app..
And one thing more is, there any screen lock app that resembles the google experience launcher style or nexus sty. ..?
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No, icon arrangement in app drawer is probably still under progress, in Xposed GEL Settings.
You can use AOSP Lockscreen from Xposed.