Freezing apps - Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Maybe a strange question, but how does freezing an app work. And I really want to know the specifics about it. Not just, it won't startup again
Is it a name changing from the app? or a cron job which kills it ?
As much info as possible please.
Thankies in advance,
Yours,
Robert.

Use titanium backup, inside it have and options to freeze an app
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Very good question Made me courious too! For now I found this.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1318047
But I will search further. Maybe changing premissions to app so is just unexecutable?
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I think it just renames the apk extension

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App for stopping apps starting automatically?

Can't think what app can do this, but I'm sure I've had one before :s
Can someone please help?
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Autorun Manager
Thanks mate
Do you know of any better ones though please? It can't have all apps on there :/
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Have a look at this...
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.advancedprocessmanager
I use AutoStarts, works just fine. Lots of useless autobooting cr*p disabled.
yes the best is Autostarts
the rest is not working at all ! trust me i tested more then 10...only autostarts working !
gchildz said:
yes the best is Autostarts
the rest is not working at all ! trust me i tested more then 10...only autostarts working !
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Then you didn't test Android Assistant, the one in the link in my last post, because that most certainly works.

[Q] The Best Freeze Apps ?

What app is best to freeze apps with ? Thanks
I use Antek app root manager but I guess everyone will tell you to go with Titanium backup.
I like bloat freezer it works nice
Can you just delete them? Instead of freezeing them?
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RazKidd said:
Can you just delete them? Instead of freezeing them?
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It is possible to delete them from what i understand... but from what else i understand, if you delete them, you'll need to put them back if you intend on doing any of the OTA updates in the future. So... yea.... po-tay-to, po-tah-to.
titanium backup....
the best bang for your buck on any android device
I use titanium backup and just delete them if for some reason you need them back just reflash a rom.
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Titanium backup all the way!
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I used to use titanium backup pro up until about a week ago. Then I found Antek which does what I need it to do, all I ever really used titanium backup for,which is freeze bloatware. Never really used it to back up much stuff cause unlike most people I choose to reinstall everything fresh when I flash a ROM. It just feels newer. If all u wanna do is freeze bloatware, I would go with Antek.
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Bloat freezer works well, there's also app quarantine and tB
TitaniumBackup pro is best for me
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RazKidd said:
Can you just delete them? Instead of freezeing them?
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Don't delete.
It's a real PITA if you need to restore an app for any reason.
With the processing power, ram, and storage why would you need to delete?...
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As for OP's question, Titanium Backup Pro by a landslide.
IMHO everyone should own this app since its like the "Swiss Army Knife" of Android apps...
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System Tuner can freeze app and much more!
System Tuner now allows freezing/unfreezing apps very easily and much more features.
You can check its details here:
XDA
Android Market
Dev web site
Titanium Backup Pro.................should be the first app anyone gets after they get an android phone!
CaelanT said:
Titanium Backup Pro.................should be the first app anyone gets after they get an android phone!
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You should add after they have root as well seeing as i tried to install and it doesnt work on my phone(no root/unlock yet)
I normally just rename the apk in my system folder using root explorer. App.apk_fro
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supermerkin said:
You should add after they have root as well seeing as i tried to install and it doesnt work on my phone(no root/unlock yet)
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One of the many reason I prefer System Tuner Pro, much more features than just app management, and it's still being updated with new features very frequently.
And not the least, it's still cheaper than Titanium Backup Pro! It can actually replace both TBP and System Panel Pro for much much less bucks! And still offer more features than both apps united!
STP should be the 3rd app on any Android phone if not the first considering it offers many features without root requried!
The first 2 could well be ClockWorkMod and root for those wishing to have extended control over their phone.
I use bloat freezer and love it. It seems to be much more descriptive on the thing I'm freezing than TiB which usually reports com.something
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Bloat freezer doesn't come up when I search the Market..Where is it?

How to backup touchwiz folders and icons

Hello guys! I've been formatting my phone more frequently as of lately as I've been trying roms, and I'd like to know is there a way to backup the icon order or folders or anything like that? It's kind of a pain putting all my icons back in order and such every time! I'm not rooted. Is there a way? Thanks
Some launchers have the ability to save the layout, launcher pro and adw come to mind, doubt the stock one can.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/sho...e app drawer folders from Titanium Backup Pro
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/sho...e app drawer folders from Titanium Backup Pro
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No rooting is required to restore and backup with Titanium Backup Pro with Touchwiz?
Yep, need root.
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Yep, need root.
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Exactly, please read my first post: I am not rooted.
Thanks anyways
zkyevolved said:
Exactly, please read my first post: I am not rooted.
Thanks anyways
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Yes I did read your first post! Indeed you said you are not rooted, But,.... you didn't asked for any way without root did you? You just asked and I provided an answer, one you would of found of you had actually searched?
Just got to be a little clearer to exactly what you need, so Users wishing to help don't waste their time
Cheers
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You have to root if you wanna use Titanium Backup
I think other app or other solution you still need to root cause you have to mass with system app(touchwiz) so you need root.
zkyevolved said:
Hello guys! I've been formatting my phone more frequently as of lately as I've been trying roms, and I'd like to know is there a way to backup the icon order or folders or anything like that? It's kind of a pain putting all my icons back in order and such every time! I'm not rooted. Is there a way? Thanks
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If non-rooted try My Backup Pro you can save system and 3rd party apps data .....

[Q] How to take away the favorite setting widget!

Hi everybody I have something I wonder! How do I take away the favorite setting widget!
My phone is rooted but can not see it in titanium backup. or maybe it is called something else!
Warm Regards
Obalia73
obalia73 said:
Hi everybody I have something I wonder! How do I take away the favorite setting widget!
My phone is rooted but can not see it in titanium backup. or maybe it is called something else!
Warm Regards
Obalia73
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it is called SamsungWidget_favoriteApp.apk
you can delete using ROOTEXPLORER or with Titanium backup...
The problem is that I have no app in that name on my Rom. I am using Wanamlite 3.6. I have checked both on my titanium backup and root explorer. No app with that name.
But thanks for your reply.
Regards
Obalia73
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obalia73 said:
The problem is that I have no app in that name on my Rom. I am using Wanamlite 3.6. I have checked both on my titanium backup and root explorer. No app with that name.
But thanks for your reply.
Regards
Obalia73
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I will try to flash that ROM temporary and check. Will let you know buddy...
Capt. Chaitanya Patel

Adding apps to flashable files

So if I want to add apps like the note2 gallery to my port do I just put it in the app file zip it up and sign it?
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Hey skinzy98, real quick, just wanted to let you know that your work in the development sub-forum is greatly appreciated. Keep up the good work! :thumbup:
Now to answer your question. If you're planning to inject an app into a ROM, then you can accomplish this by placing the .apk into the system/app directory inside your ROMNAME.zip, and that's it (assuming the ROM sets recursive permissions to the entire system/app directory). This would result in your injected app being installed as a system app. However, if you want it to be installed as a data app... Well, it's gonna' be a little more involved. For what you plan to do, installing it as a system app would probably be best anyhow. Good luck, and let me know if you need any help/have any questions. Always glad to help a bro out when I can.
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N00B_IN_N33D said:
Hey skinzy98, real quick, just wanted to let you know that your work in the development sub-forum is greatly appreciated. Keep up the good work! :thumbup:
Now to answer your question. If you're planning to inject an app into a ROM, then you can accomplish this by placing the .apk into the system/app directory inside your ROMNAME.zip, and that's it (assuming the ROM sets recursive permissions to the entire system/app directory). This would result in your injected app being installed as a system app. However, if you want it to be installed as a data app... Well, it's gonna' be a little more involved. For what you plan to do, installing it as a system app would probably be best anyhow. Good luck, and let me know if you need any help/have any questions. Always glad to help a bro out when I can.
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Thanks man that's what I thought I just didn't want to put in the builds I made yesterday and it screw em all up so I figured I'd ask
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skinzy98 said:
So if I want to add apps like the note2 gallery to my port do I just put it in the app file zip it up and sign it?
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You are going about it the right way, but beware some apps from different sources may in other files or framework.
Just fyi if you run into unexpected issues.
Good luck
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jrongi1 said:
You are going about it the right way, but beware some apps from different sources may in other files or framework.
Just fyi if you run into unexpected issues.
Good luck
PAC_Vibrant 360° Productions
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Unfortunately happen my parents are against me doing ports and think it is a waste of time. I'll see what happens
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