simple question
I DONT WANT THE BASIC APKs like CONTACTS, MESSAGES etc in my phone I want to replace them with a third party app like GO CONTACTS, GO MESSAGES PRO. when I am customising my miniCM7-2.1.8 in dsixda kitchen. and which .xml file I should edit if I delete the basic APKs.
thanks to everybody in advance who will try to help me
aakash.malik92 said:
simple question
I DONT WANT THE BASIC APKs like CONTACTS, MESSAGES etc in my phone I want to replace them with a third party app like GO CONTACTS, GO MESSAGES PRO. when I am customising my miniCM7-2.1.8 in dsixda kitchen. and which .xml file I should edit if I delete the basic APKs.
thanks to everybody in advance who will try to help me
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you dont need to edit anything.. if you already flashed rom, use titanium backup app to delete unwanted apps (stock contacts, sms, ...)
if you didn't flash rom already (or you plan to flash it again, and do clean install) just open minicm7***.zip on your pc with winrar/7zip and remove unwanted apps from system/app
you can also add wanted apps (go contacts, etc) there simply by drag and drop method via winrar/7zip, but i recommend that you put them to data partition, because probably they won't be recognized by market if they are in system partition, so you wont be notified for updates..
ok I will try the first one
and what if I want to install some selected APK on my sdcard and thats during flashing so I dont have to install them aftwre flashing and I want to change the launcher also
and thanks for quick reply
aakash.malik92 said:
ok I will try the first one
and what if I want to install some selected APK on my sdcard and thats during flashing so I dont have to install them aftwre flashing and I want to change the launcher also
and thanks for quick reply
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my suggestion is to remove all unwanted apps from rom, all except launcher because you need it (you can remove it later with titanium backup, when you install some other launcher). then flash rom and install all apps from sd card. (i know that its pain in the ass, but you need to do this only once) then install app titanium backup (it's paid app but it's easy to find apk on the internet, if you get me ) and then make batch backup of all user apps.
and then in the future whenever you reinstall rom, or even install some other rom, you just need to install titanium backup and select option "batch restore user apps" and then you can choose what apps you want to restore from previous backup, and all apps will install automatically, you only need 1 click and it's done. that will restore all your apps and all settings in those apps. i really think that's the best way to mass install apps.
An easy way to remove preinstalled apps, is with the flashtool, which you need anyway to flash kernel. There is a option called: clean junk apps.
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Is there an app, that i can use to download a list of apps from the market. Like a text file with apps, trigger then the market and download all the apps in the text file, to save time.
Are you wanting this so you can install all apps at once after you wipe or install a new rom?
Use Appbrain.
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Karadorde said:
Are you wanting this so you can install all apps at once after you wipe or install a new rom?
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Yes you are right.I know i can use titantium backup. But i could use it only when i have all aps installed.
If i don't have the apps, i have to choose and download it, one by one. You know what i mean ? It would be easier, if i have a list of apps that this "app" download all and install it for me.
testomat said:
Yes you are right.I know i can use titantium backup. But i could use it only when i have all aps installed.
If i don't have the apps, i have to choose and download it, one by one. You know what i mean ? It would be easier, if i have a list of apps that this "app" download all and install it for me.
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Hmm...
You know if you use Titanium Backup you can restore all apps to the rom you are running at that point in time. I backed up all of my apps just now on CM Nightly #177, wiped all data, flashed a Sense rom, and the restored all of my apps back with a batch restore. I may be misunderstanding your post, and please forgive me if I am, but this works for me.
Also, I could point you in the direction of a tool where you could create your own update.zip. The tool allows you to create a zip containing all of the apps you use and then flash it after a you install a new rom.
Hope this helps. Forgive me if I misunderstood.
Karadorde said:
... I backed up all of my apps ... and then restored all of my apps back with a batch restore ...
... Also, I could point you in the direction of a tool where you could create your own update.zip. The tool allows you to create a zip containing all of the apps you use and then flash it after a you install a new rom ...
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1.) I didn't know it was possible to do a batch restore?!
I've gotta look into that.
It would be a time-saver!
2.) Would you share that information? I have the same apps that I restore with every new ROM flash.
Would this only restore the apk? or apk + data, like Titanium does?!
OrganizedFellow said:
1.) I didn't know it was possible to do a batch restore?!
I've gotta look into that.
It would be a time-saver!
2.) Would you share that information? I have the same apps that I restore with every new ROM flash.
Would this only restore the apk? or apk + data, like Titanium does?!
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I can't remember if the the batch restore is part of the paid version or not. I think you can batch restore in the free version but it isn't as automated. It is still a lot quicker than doing them one by one though.
Just open TB > Menu > Batch > Select the appropriate method
Here is the thread for for the tool I was talking about. regaw_leinad created it. Not sure about being able to restore app+data but off the top of my head I don't think you can.
Hope this helps!
Hello,
How do I Backup/Restore apps for changing roms.
I'm using a cm9 and want to try some other roms and I want to backup my current applications and then restore it in other rom simply.
I know and application doing this but when I want to restore them I have to install them one by one. but I want to do a backup for my apps and then restore them in the other rom all by one click .. like restore all apps.
Any good program can do this?
Thank you.
samx11 said:
Hello,
How do I Backup/Restore apps for changing roms.
I'm using a cm9 and want to try some other roms and I want to backup my current applications and then restore it in other rom simply.
I know and application doing this but when I want to restore them I have to install them one by one. but I want to do a backup for my apps and then restore them in the other rom all by one click .. like restore all apps.
Any good program can do this?
Thank you.
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Try with Titanium Backup....here:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.keramidas.TitaniumBackup&hl=it
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Yeah use Titanium Back Up as mentioned in the post above.
Once u open TB, on the top right of the screen u will see a tick within a box. Click on this. It will open Batch Backup/Restore options.
Click on Backup all user apps before flashing a new ROM.
once u have flashed a new rom, click on Restore missing apps with data.
Titanium backup
Ultimate Backup
App2Zip - You choose the apps you want and it puts them in a flashable zip on your SD card or internal storage. When you install your new ROM, just install the flashable zip and you have your apps back. Only thing is, it doesn't save the app data with it
AppExtractor - You can extract and install apps AND/OR app data from CWM recovery backups. You can also restore WiFi info, Bluetooth settings, contacts n I think a couple of other things.
All in the market.
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Hey guys i'm running a custom rom and want to update it.
But it has included a automatic clear data.
So I want to back-up all my apps+data , i also want to keep my contacts etc
I have now tb pro. But i don't know which one i need to choose i also don't know how to restore it after i installed the new rom.
After installing new rom tb pro is also gone right?
Can you guys please help me ?
Use batch backup to backup all user apps + system data. Also you'll need the tb apk for re installing after flashing
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HAKANN said:
Hey guys i'm running a custom rom and want to update it.
But it has included a automatic clear data.
So I want to back-up all my apps+data , i also want to keep my contacts etc
I have now tb pro. But i don't know which one i need to choose i also don't know how to restore it after i installed the new rom.
After installing new rom tb pro is also gone right?
Can you guys please help me ?
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Indeed, just click on 'Back up' to back up your apps and their data, but only on your own user apps, never system apps. After flashing, install TB from the Play Store and click 'Restore'.
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Allright I know how to backup my own user apps. But how can I backup my contacts too? Do i need 2 backups then?
HAKANN said:
Allright I know how to backup my own user apps. But how can I backup my contacts too? Do i need 2 backups then?
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Export contacts to memory card
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nikufellow said:
Export contacts to memory card
leap before you think
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Hmm, how?
Or can i choose by batch: back up apps and systemdata of all users
So i can choose my own user apps + contacts ?
HAKANN said:
Hmm, how?
Or can i choose by batch: back up apps and systemdata of all users
So i can choose my own user apps + contacts ?
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There is no need to backup your contacts, they are automatically backed up by your google account. As soon as you sign in on your new rom it will sync your contacts for you.
If you want to backup your apps you should just use the batch icon in top right and then choose the section for backup of user apps and it will backup your apps and appdata.
On your new simply re-install TB and then use restore option. If it doesnt find your backup location/show backups in batch you will need to go to preferences and choose backup folder location again.
To do all this silently (not click install on each app) you will need to be rooted and have pro version.
PS. This is not a galaxy s2 topic. These types of topics belong in the general/android section as its not device specific.
HAKANN said:
Allright I know how to backup my own user apps. But how can I backup my contacts too? Do i need 2 backups then?
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Sync should be enabled.
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backup & restore
...there are several ways to do that..
apps
- through tb..normal backup->restore..update.zip...your choice..
- or any other b&r app
contacts
- sync via google
- import/export trough app (.vcf vcard)
- through tb..backup&restore Contacts data then reboot
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& optional , cause i don´t know atm if needed..[Kontakte-Speicher 4.1.2-eng.root...]
cwm-backup to be save :angel:
yes..at the new rom you will have to install tb first in order to use it.
dowload the apk from authors website to your external sdcard
.u could do.
dowload titanium-backup-apk to your phone..
sync your contacts with google..batch-backup all inc sys apps+data..
make a cwm-backup..copy cwm & titanium backup folders to a safe place..
do your rom-update
do the appropriate settings and install tb..restore what you need and have fun :victory:
Or if you've bought titanium backup you could restore it from store after installation
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Allright thanks everybody, it worked
Howdy..Can anyone help me please..I finally just moved into the 21st century and bought a SGH-i717..I have been going crazy to try and work out how i can restore my APK's? (i think this is the correct terminolog, they are my saved APPS i had before i rooted the phone)
I can see them on my SD card but cannot get them back onto my phone..I have been to TWRP and it didnt give me an option to restore them..Or perhaps there is just a simplier way..Any help greatly appreciated..
Cheers
If you can see them, press and hold the apk, and it will ask if you want to install it.
If it won't install, you might have to go to settings and enable third party apps.
installing apps from backup SD card
thank you for your reply..it doesn't give me the option to install the APP., just delete, copy etc..I already do have the Third Party Apps turned on..Do i have reinstall all the APPS after they are backed up? I thought that i could just drag them to a folder and it would do everything..thanx
kakadu44 said:
thank you for your reply..it doesn't give me the option to install the APP., just delete, copy etc..I already do have the Third Party Apps turned on..Do i have reinstall all the APPS after they are backed up? I thought that i could just drag them to a folder and it would do everything..thanx
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Using a file manager look at the file. Make sure it ends with ".apk" Long pressing won't work. Just touch the file once like you want to open it. It should ask to install. If it's not installing you might have a corrupt apk.
Unfortunately there is no drag and drop to reinstall apk's. You can use an app to backup and restore them for you! Which makes me think "What did you use to backup your apps?" There should be a "restore" command. My favorite app for this is Titanium backup. You can also use others like es file explorer, system tuner... the list goes on!
When i hard reset my device or install new ROM etc. i arrange my applications inside app drawer in a specific position .. So is tough for me to rearrange the way i want it every time...
Don't answer to me about launchers etc..
I prefer stock rom and no launcher. thx
kitelooper said:
When i hard reset my device or install new ROM etc. i arrange my applications inside app drawer in a specific position .. So is tough for me to rearrange the way i want it every time...
Don't answer to me about launchers etc..
I prefer stock rom and no launcher. thx
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Titanium Backup can do that. Root is needed. Backup TouchWiz launcher apk and only restore data (not apk and data). The workspace files are similar in most versions of TouchWiz I haven't had issues but you need to also clear data first and a reboot may be needed after restore. Definitely need for application widgets.
jmckeejr said:
Titanium Backup can do that. Root is needed. Backup TouchWiz launcher apk and only restore data (not apk and data). The workspace files are similar in most versions of TouchWiz I haven't had issues but you need to also clear data first and a reboot may be needed after restore. Definitely need for application widgets.
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Are you sure? Titannium backup can restore apps..but i don't want to restore apps, what i want is my apps to be exactly in the same order in app drawer.. and believe me i have a strange way that suites to me. I don't need them by type or name etc...
Yes if you do as I said, backup TouchWiz or the launcher you use and only restore data between flashing (not apk+data). I wouldn't have posted if I wasn't sure. I use the same method
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