Hello, I just bought a chinese galaxy s4 (star N9500). I would like to know how to remove the annoying chinese app . I have to root the phone?
thanks
chrisXL said:
Hello, I just bought a chinese galaxy s4 (star N9500). I would like to know how to remove the annoying chinese app . I have to root the phone?
thanks
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If that application is a system app, then you have to root your phone ... But i don't think you'll be able to root your phone yet ..
niranjan94 said:
If that application is a system app, then you have to root your phone ... But i don't think you'll be able to root your phone yet ..
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Thank you. Yes, I think that application is a system app. I think also root is possible ( i'll try motochopper for mtk6589 devices) but I don't know how to locate the chinese app and what's the app name. Do you have an idea for me?
Ok, my phone is rooted. Ther's some apk that allows download of others chinese app. But I don't know what it is.
Any idea?
chrisXL said:
Ok, my phone is rooted. Ther's some apk that allows download of others chinese app. But I don't know what it is.
Any idea?
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With some file explorer ( I recommend ES file explorer - you can get it off Google Play or as a apk file if you don't have Play Store installed, it's a free app) go to /system/app and there you will find all the stock apps. Delete the ones you don't need, but be careful not to delete something your phone needs such as SystemUI or something like that. Also you might have to mount /system first. Do that by clicking root explorer in ES and then when it shows up a pop up window make sure that the dot is set on rw for the /system . Otherwise you won't be able to delete anything.
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nerotNS said:
With some file explorer ( I recommend ES file explorer - you can get it off Google Play or as a apk file if you don't have Play Store installed, it's a free app) go to /system/app and there you will find all the stock apps. Delete the ones you don't need, but be careful not to delete something your phone needs such as SystemUI or something like that. Also you might have to mount /system first. Do that by clicking root explorer in ES and then when it shows up a pop up window make sure that the dot is set on rw for the /system . Otherwise you won't be able to delete anything.
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Very thanks. I'll try this.
I saw that some apps have the suffix [3738] (for example GoogleService [3738].Apk). I do not think they're stock apps. I will try to remove these first.
Thanks again
chrisXL said:
Very thanks. I'll try this.
I saw that some apps have the suffix [3738] (for example GoogleService [3738].Apk). I do not think they're stock apps. I will try to remove these first.
Thanks again
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I'd make a backup first just in case.
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nerotNS said:
I'd make a backup first just in case.
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Sure!
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So I got got root, after having a long and hard decision, because I soft-bricked my phone yesterday.
Anyway, I got titanium because no other apps were free on Market like Root Manager or Root Explorer.
When I go to Backup/Restore I get a list, but they're not apps, they're stuff like:
Accounts
Application Widgets
Bluetooth Pairings
Country, Language, Time zone
Wi-Fi Access Points
but I want to delete the Avatar, TeleNav, and others.
PS, I've tried searching, didn't help me, so please don't tell me to "SEARCH". OH and I also read the sticky, didn't help x]
Any help is gladly appreciated
Does anybody know how? Please?
I prefer File Manager, it's free and pretty easy to use and delete all the Bloatware. Download it, open it and navigate to My Phone>system>app and look for the apk you want removed.
Is it ASTRO file manager, eFile - File Manager, or just plain "File Manager"?
Oh and what is .odex and .apk? Should I delete both?
draikz said:
Is it ASTRO file manager, eFile - File Manager, or just plain "File Manager"?
Oh and what is .odex and .apk? Should I delete both?
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.odex is the file before deodexing.
.apk is the output once deodexed.
Yes, delete both.. But I would recommended titanium to uninstall. And there is a link in the sticky that tells you all of the .apks & .odex files you can remove...
Plain File Manager.
Here's a list of safe programs you can remove.
First off all the Standard Apps:
AccountAndSync.apk/odex -> The app in the drawer, not the settings.
AddToHome.apk/odex
AudioPostcard.apk/odex
Avatar.apk/odex -> The app that launches Avatar in the video player.
BuddiesNow.apk/odex
Dlna.apk/odex [Allshare]
FlashPlugin.apk/odex
GoGo.apk/odex
Infoalarm.apk/odex [Daily Briefing]
KindleStub.apk/odex
Layer-samsung.apk/odex
MediaHub.apk/odex
Memo.apk/odex
Mini Diary.apk/odex
MobiTV.apk/odex
MyAccountStub_4-5-10.apk/odex
Myfiles.apk/odex
Sims3_Samsung_Embed_Launcher.apk/odex
slackerradio.apk/odex
Swype-Tips.apk/odex
Telenav.apk/odex
thinkdroid.apk/odex [ThinkFree Office]
vvm-signed.apk/odex -> T-Mobile Visual Voicemail [can be re-downloaded from the market. for some reason that version is the preferred one.]
VoiceRecorder.apk/odex
VoceDialer.apk/odex
Writeandgo.apk/odex
TouchwizWidgets:
Day.apk/odex
DualClock.apk/odex
SamsungWidget_Calenderclock.apk/odex
SamsungWidget_Feedandupdate.apk/odex
SamsungWidget_stockclock.apk/odex
SamsungWidget_Weatherclock.apk/odex
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Oh and when I use file manager and try to delete it says insufficient privilege or something like that
Oh and it didn't ask for root powers even though I already rooted and have the superuser app
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Anybody know how to force root permission? When I try to delete it says permission insufficient.
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draikz said:
Anybody know how to force root permission? When I try to delete it says permission insufficient.
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Open SU and see if you accidentally denied it. If so click it if not then reboot your phone and open Ti again. That should prompt SU.
draikz said:
So I got got root, after having a long and hard decision, because I soft-bricked my phone yesterday.
Anyway, I got titanium because no other apps were free on Market like Root Manager or Root Explorer.
When I go to Backup/Restore I get a list, but they're not apps, they're stuff like:
Accounts
Application Widgets
Bluetooth Pairings
Country, Language, Time zone
Wi-Fi Access Points
but I want to delete the Avatar, TeleNav, and others.
PS, I've tried searching, didn't help me, so please don't tell me to "SEARCH". OH and I also read the sticky, didn't help x]
Any help is gladly appreciated
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In titanium click the button that says "problems?" It will download the newest busy box and that solved the problem for me
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As the title suggests is there any way to install google chrome as a system app?
If i manually move the apk file to system/app using root explorer, reboot my phone and then open the app it gives an error saying that the installation is not complete...
So can you guys help me?
Sorry for being a noob, but can u guys help me?
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Titanium backup pro > long hold on app > convert to system app simplest way
Press thanks if I helped
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Tried this , but it doesn't work.
But maybe its too big for moving?
Niallfitzy1 said:
Titanium backup pro > long hold on app > convert to system app simplest way
Press thanks if I helped
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Sorry it doesn't work. But thanks for the reply.
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Sounds like Chrome does not want to be installed as a system app then Is there some benefit to having an app installed as a system app? Or why do you want to have it installed as a system app?
alpha47 said:
Sorry it doesn't work. But thanks for the reply.
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OK I don't know how things work on phones outside of the HD2, but can't you just push the .apk to /system/app with a root explorer, fix permissions in CWM and reboot?
Try to use ADB to move it and remember to set permissions
You need to extract libchromeview.so from the Chrome APK (found at: com.android.chrome-1.apk/lib/armeabi-v7a/libchromeview.so) and move it to system/lib. Optionally, you can remove libchromeview.so from the Chrome APK and zipalign if you want to save a couple of MBs of space.
This worked for me on v. 0.18.4531.3636. I attempted this some time ago on an older version unsuccessfully. If you have an older version for some reason, you'll probably need to update.
Latest titanium backup update said something about fixing conversion in what's new
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I b'lieeeeeeve...
SifJar said:
Sounds like Chrome does not want to be installed as a system app then Is there some benefit to having an app installed as a system app? Or why do you want to have it installed as a system app?
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If I'm not mistaken system apps load first on boot and are often quicker at starting up than user apps. That's been my experience anyways. However a lot of em are more hassle to convert than the slight increase in speed is worth imho
hi
im been searching , but all i found is how to uninstall protected apk files.
im interested in protecting apk file from uninstalling it by a regular user.
i will explain , i have apk file who disable camera from working , its been ask by a fectory to install it so employ's cant take pic's in work. (the phones are from work) so is there any way to install this apk and put some code or protection over it so wont uninstall it ?
ye sounds legit...
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ye sounds legit...
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Well im asking myself about your answer and how its conected to my question....
How its a quastion for legit or not? If someone give his employs a phone and want to disable the camera?
Like in samsung fectory allowed to enter with cameras and phones with cameras? Right? Is it not legit?
Think before you answer....
Well, if the user who wants to uninstall an application from your phone doesn't know about root,titanium backup (there is an option to uninstall system apps there) etc then your best bet is to move it to /system/apps. If the app is there then it cannot be uninstalled through normal methods.
Bdw, you should've put your question in the Q and A section
Cheers!
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ephraim033 said:
Well, if the user who wants to uninstall an application from your phone doesn't know about root,titanium backup (there is an option to uninstall system apps there) etc then your best bet is to move it to /system/apps. If the app is there then it cannot be uninstalled through normal methods.
Bdw, you should've put your question in the Q and A section
Cheers!
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o.k
first thank you for your answer.
seconed next time i'll post my Q there
third ... when you say move the app to /system/apps.
meaning install the apk from there ? after install move it there ? or ?
thx
trabel said:
o.k
when you say move the app to /system/apps.
meaning install the apk from there ? after install move it there ? or ?
thx
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to install an apk in /system/app , u should copy the apk using "root explorer" for example to that directory and set permissions to rw- r--r--(read write then read read ) but remember u have only limited space on ur /system directory about 500 mbs only
however u can use a launcher like apex , it has a feature to lock the desktop of launcher to prevent moving widgets or uninstalling apps from app drawer
u can also use an app like app locker and lock the installer app and settings app on ur phone with a secret code preventing anyone who doesnt know the code from accessing settings or unisnstall apps
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.carrotapp.protectpronew&feature=related_apps
Tefanym said:
to install an apk in /system/app , u should copy the apk using "root explorer" for example to that directory and set permissions to rw- r--r--(read write then read read ) but remember u have only limited space on ur /system directory about 500 mbs only
however u can use a launcher like apex , it has a feature to lock the desktop of launcher to prevent moving widgets or uninstalling apps from app drawer
u can also use an app like app locker and lock the installer app and settings app on ur phone with a secret code preventing anyone who doesnt know the code from accessing settings or unisnstall apps
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.carrotapp.protectpronew&feature=related_apps
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well thank you very much i will look into it.
if with that app i can lock only this specific install then all good , if i disabled all other install uninstall its not good for me.
also for using root explorer i need to root the phone move the app install then unroot the phone
can i put that installer inside the rom and flash it ? will it auto install the app when flashing this rom ?
Hello to all,
I would like to know, Android Jelly beans you can install an app as system app?? If it is possible in that folder must be inserted so that it can be installed as a system app?
thank you very much :highfive:
You can't install as system app without root. If you are root, I can help you, but if not, I can't
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AngSanley said:
You can't install as system app without root. If you are root, I can help you, but if not, I can't
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I'm sorry,
I took for granted that my smartphone was root.
So now you can proceed to tell me how to install an app like app system.
You know me also say that there are advantages to install an app like app system rather than as a normal app?
Some apps have to be installed as system apps, usually ones pulled from other devices or unofficial updates to a system apps which refuse to install from an apk. Besides for apks that won't install normally, I don't really see the reason to install an apk as a system app, unless you want to make it harder to uninstall.
Installing an apk as a system app is done with a rooted device only, by placing the apk in /system/app and changing the permissions to match other system apps. I like to use ES File Explorer.
Depending on the rom (but generally all alow debugging through adb) you should be able to install an apk to system parttion pushing it with adb to the /system/app/ directory
You can also use Titanium Backup or Link2SD to convert any user app to system app, and vice versa. Most of us have at least one of those apps installed, anyway.
post-mortem said:
You can also use Titanium Backup or Link2SD to convert any user app to system app, and vice versa. Most of us have at least one of those apps installed, anyway.
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Yap, right!!
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Hella bros,
I bought Xperia z Ultra xl39h c6802 in china. Gapps were NOT installed when i open first time. AND İ downloaded gapps installer apk. I Setup gapps but when i reboot this Phone i getting These errors : google play has stopped, gmail has stopped, Com.google....apps has stopped.
I Deleted cache AND Data but this error still continue. China goverment blocking this apps.
Please heLP. Do i need root My Phone?
Thx u.
Did you set the right permissions? RW-R-R (644)
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Where did you download this "gapps installer apk"?
Are you sure you got the right gapps for the right version of android?
Download them here
http://goo.im/gapps for Android 4.2.2, unzip the files and move them to the correct location with root explorer and set permissions as LordManhattan said
You do need to be rooted to install this because you need the framework and some other files to get things working. And I do not think the .apk file you downloaded can achieve root access by it self.
LordManhattan said:
Did you set the right permissions? RW-R-R (644)
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No bro,
How i set the right permissions?
Gmail, google chrome gmail + etc. aren't problem. But when i opened google play store i seeing this error: no connection retry ...
i deleted cache and data but still continuening.. but gmail etc. have not problem.
Thank you.
deadlyff said:
No bro,
How i set the right permissions?
Gmail, google chrome gmail + etc. aren't problem. But when i opened google play store i seeing this error: no connection retry ...
i deleted cache and data but still continuening.. but gmail etc. have not problem.
Thank you.
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Use a file Explorer like root Explorer.
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SpyderTracks said:
Use a file Explorer like root Explorer.
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Can you explain a little more? First step do i need download file explorer? I have FiceCommander Application.
deadlyff said:
Can you explain a little more? First step do i need download file explorer? I have FiceCommander Application.
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File commander is very limited and won't let you access any root folders. Root Explorer is the one I use but there are many. Navigate to the installed Google play apk, set permissions to rw-r-r. You'll understand more when you try it.
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SpyderTracks said:
File commander is very limited and won't let you access any root folders. Root Explorer is the one I use but there are many. Navigate to the installed Google play apk, set permissions to rw-r-r. You'll understand more when you try it.
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Okey bro thank you. Have fun!
Have i have to use root explorer and root my phone? Do you have another application? ( not root)
deadlyff said:
Okey bro thank you. Have fun!
Have i have to use root explorer and root my phone? Do you have another application? ( not root)
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You must have root to modify system files, and in your case where you're trying to move a file into a system folder, you must have root.
LordManhattan said:
You must have root to modify system files, and in your case where you're trying to move a file into a system folder, you must have root.
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Should have mentioned that, thought it was implied
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@LordManhattan @SpyderTracks
Thank you. Have fun!
just do the following:
go to settings->apps->all
there would be download manager just diasable it and enable it again
if it still doesn't work just reset app preferences