Does HTC really not have any official File Manager? It is quite stupid as this is Android. A File Manager is ESSENTIAL.
I know I can just download any File Manager like Astro, ES or FX but the update to 4.4 KK prohibits me from writing or deleting anything in my memory card.
I had a Note 3 and it had an official File Manager which, being officially made by Samsung, can freely access anything in the memory card even with 4.4.
Is there a workaround without having to root?
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jerverg said:
Does HTC really not have any official File Manager? It is quite stupid as this is Android. A File Manager is ESSENTIAL.
I know I can just download any File Manager like Astro, ES or FX but the update to 4.4 KK prohibits me from writing or deleting anything in my memory card.
I had a Note 3 and it had an official File Manager which, being officially made by Samsung, can freely access anything in the memory card even with 4.4.
Is there a workaround without having to root?
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Currently no solution without root access because of the written permission in media. For now, must be rooted to edit those permission.
go old school, plug up the gadget to the computer and directly access the storage.. i know its a radical way of thinking but trust me it works.
im stock non rooted and i PREFER to connect to the computer when transferring large files, etc. YMMV of course...
I hate having to do that, the reason I do not have an iphone. Oh well. I guess I will just have to trade this with a Note 3. I stopped rooting after selling my S3 and realizing that onwards, processors dont need overclocking and undervolting anymore. It kinda sucks if I will have to root this phone and lose my warranty just for the sole sake of managing my files in the memory card.
Too cumbersome for a task I should have every right of doing.
HTC is too stupid to not have included it's own file manager. What the hell are they thinking?
I dont even see any apps in "HTC Apps". HTC developers are too damn lazy.
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jerverg said:
I hate having to do that, the reason I do not have an iphone. Oh well. I guess I will just have to trade this with a Note 3. I stopped rooting after selling my S3 and realizing that onwards, processors dont need overclocking and undervolting anymore. It kinda sucks if I will have to root this phone and lose my warranty just for the sole sake of managing my files in the memory card.
Too cumbersome for a task I should have every right of doing.
HTC is too stupid to not have included it's own file manager. What the hell are they thinking?
I dont even see any apps in "HTC Apps". HTC developers are too damn lazy.
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So just root it anyway and if you need to send it back just RUU it back to stock or something. Problem solved. While I agree on the overclocking/undervolting, there are so many other reasons to root besides that.
For one, ViperMax rom comes pre-installed with viper's file manager right out the box.
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So just root it anyway and if you need to send it back just RUU it back to stock or something. Problem solved. While I agree on the overclocking/undervolting, there are so many other reasons to root besides that.
For one, ViperMax rom comes pre-installed with viper's file manager right out the box.
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I might root. I am finding it hard to let go of this beautiful device. Just to clarify some things, can I ask a few questions?
First thing I need to do is Unlock bootloader right? What's next? Root or S-Off? And when can I relock the bootloader to reactivate Fingerprint?
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If you're on the 4.4.2 update you need to use Weaksauce + Firewater to s-off the device (it also unlocks bootloader too).
There is a post telling how to set the bootloader flag to locked/unlocked. I locked mine after instally a custom recovery and ROM, but I had no problems installing roms while the bootloader was locked.
Just leave it S-Off and you should be good.
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Whats the best way to completely remove bloat (like blockbuster, nascar, etc). I have ES file Explorer (has root explore, seems to work) and titanium backup installed. titanium wants to restart the phone 2 times per removal tho
Whats the best way to do this, thx
Eat it iPhone said:
Whats the best way to completely remove bloat (like blockbuster, nascar, etc). I have ES file Explorer (has root explore, seems to work) and titanium backup installed. titanium wants to restart the phone 2 times per removal tho
Whats the best way to do this, thx
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I use root explorer to remove them. Just choose multi select from the menu, then check each one you want to remove and hit delete. Or you can choose move and put them in a folder on your SD card if you'd like.
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I use root explorer to remove them. Just choose multi select from the menu, then check each one you want to remove and hit delete. Or you can choose move and put them in a folder on your SD card if you'd like.
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Where are the apps located? thanks
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Where are the apps located? thanks
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/system/app
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Is there a thread with the apps that are safe to remove yet? I cant seem to find one.
Flash a rom that has the bloat already removed. I flashed OMJ Deodexed De-bloated Rom first thing after using revolutionary.
Root explorer has been great for me as well. Have to fork up a little dough but thats fine with me since i use it on all my devices. Just dont delete things that could be important. dont delete the stock messaging app or no incoming mms, if you delete sprint zone you cant call customer service with *2 etc....
Root Explorer works great but ES FIle Explorer will do the ame thing as long as it you give it root access. And it's free.
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Is there a thread with the apps that are safe to remove yet? I cant seem to find one.
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I've been looking too and can't seem to find a list either. Anyone?
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I've been looking too and can't seem to find a list either. Anyone?
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I'll make one and put it up tonight if you guys still haven't found one. So in like 10 hours....
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I'll make one and put it up tonight if you guys still haven't found one. So in like 10 hours....
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AWESOME! Really appreciate it.
The first night the phone was rooted, before any roms were released I used Root Uninstaller (from the market) to remove the bloat. Just make sure you use the uninstall option, NOT freeze!!!!
As far as a list, heres one of what dev - kushdeck removed from his rom...seems to pretty much cover all the bloat. - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1194672
Removed Bloat:
AdobeReader
Amazonmp3
Blockbuster
FusionStocks/Widget
Footprints/Widget
News/Widget
Magicsmoke Wallpapers
Sprint Radio
Nascar
PolarisOffice
Spiderman
Mobilewallet
SprintNavi
SprintTV
Sprintzone
Stocks
Obviously just don't delete things you want to keep/might use, if you do though, he has also uploaded a zip with the files that were removed.
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AWESOME! Really appreciate it.
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Here you guys go!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=16221333#post16221333
i ended up having a few hours to do it just barely so i did Remember it is a work in progress but that top list should give you a pretty good idea! let me know if you guys have any questions! just pm me
Probably going to root very soon. Would like to know which, in your opinions, was the better recovery to flash. Probably not going to flash a rom just yet though. Just want to get root access and remove the bloat, oh, and probably install wireless tether if there is one for this yet. ^^
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Probably going to root very soon. Would like to know which, in your opinions, was the better recovery to flash. Probably not going to flash a rom just yet though. Just want to get root access and remove the bloat, oh, and probably install wireless tether if there is one for this yet. ^^
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I like TWRP the best. It takes some from Amon_RA. Very well put together.
Viperboy made a flashable Mod . You can select groups of bloadware (sprint, htc, misc) or you can remove each one individually. If you're not using ViperROM, at least check it out.
viperMOD Bloat Manager v3.1.2 for HTC EVO 3D | by -viperBOY-
Thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1166740
Now how about the rooting process. I don't want to add a custom rom at the moment, just root and remove stuff. Like do I REALLY have to temp root before I perm root? That seems kinda like a waste of time.
Also, If I'm not happy with the recovery I flash, can I flash a different one, or am I stuck with what I choose?
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Now how about the rooting process. I don't want to add a custom rom at the moment, just root and remove stuff. Like do I REALLY have to temp root before I perm root? That seems kinda like a waste of time.
Also, If I'm not happy with the recovery I flash, can I flash a different one, or am I stuck with what I choose?
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Well no you don't have to flash a custom rom to root. You can very much root the stock rom. And as far as root, well what did you want to know??? And as far as your recovery. If you flash one and want to change it yes its possible. As long as its done correctly you can change at will. Id recommend twrp 1.0.3 to start with. Its user friendly, custom colors to choose from and it has a great support thread.
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Is there any site or source on the web that provides downloads of old versions of Android Market apps? This would be for apps that are now updated or no longer available on the Market? I am looking for a site similar to "OldVersion.com" which has some old/classic PC software (but this would be something for android apps instead)?
Thanks if anyone knows of a source or sites.
CustomShortcut gone?
The app that I am looking for in the above post was a free one called CustomShortcut APK. I now have it on one of my two phones (the other phone had it but was lost and replaced). I have tried looking for a developer page for this app but no luck as everything seems to point back to android market as the source link for download.
Does anyone know of a way or source for me to get this APK back on my other phone? Is there a way to copy it from one phone to the other? I am assuming that it was removed from the market because it may not be compatible with ICS but I am not running ICS. The application was made by appli.club.
Are you rooted? If so use root explorer to look for the .apk in the /system/app folder and copy or email it to the other phone and install it.
85gallon said:
Are you rooted? If so use root explorer to look for the .apk in the /system/app folder and copy or email it to the other phone and install it.
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No sadly I am not rooted. Is that how this could be done? I have an HTC phone (Sensation) and I like my "sense" gui. Don't want to wipe it out by rooting (that is what would happen, right?) If access to the apk is possible with rooting, then I guess my question would be, does anyone else here have CustomCut on their rooted phone? (Or possibly know of any website that would have those apk's available for download). I would be willing to pay if someone would take the time to send me a replacement copy.
just google for any app you want like this:
"title" "versionnumber" "apk" "download"
for example:
android market 2.9 apk download
mojosingle said:
No sadly I am not rooted. Is that how this could be done? I have an HTC phone (Sensation) and I like my "sense" gui. Don't want to wipe it out by rooting (that is what would happen, right?) If access to the apk is possible with rooting, then I guess my question would be, does anyone else here have CustomCut on their rooted phone? (Or possibly know of any website that would have those apk's available for download). I would be willing to pay if someone would take the time to send me a replacement copy.
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Rooting will not wipe out your phone or change it other than giving you super user privileges. That way you will have access to get to the system apps folder.
I notice apktop keeps old versions around. But part of the reason I like Titanium backup is because I have a fail safe if a new update to an app is bad, as I can just restore from the last backup the older version.
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Rooting will not wipe out your phone or change it other than giving you super user privileges. That way you will have access to get to the system apps folder.
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Well I am not really too concerned about it wiping out my phone, but I thought I had read many posts here talking about once you root your phone the native skin from the manufacturer is eliminated (for HTC that would be the "Sense" user interface). Can you please confirm? Is this not true? HTC Sense will remain exactly the same after rooting my phone?
The other thing that has made me cautious is that my phone runs perfectly now and I see so many threads on the xda boards here and over at various android forums that start off with "My ____ app is not working right since I rooted...." Just a little daunting for a newbie like myself.
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I notice apktop keeps old versions around. But part of the reason I like Titanium backup is because I have a fail safe if a new update to an app is bad, as I can just restore from the last backup the older version.
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Thanks very much for the site suggestion. I have been trying to search for the CustomShortcut APK over there but no luck ...so far (the site search is not that easy to use). I have even tried to seach the site externally using google but, unfortunately, still no luck.
Wait for someone else to confirm on the htc, but nothing changed on my droidx. I just had superuser privs. All of the "this app quit working" is when people flash custom roms. You don't do that when you just root. But you have to be rooted in order to do things like that. Lol.
Rooting gives you the power to do that if you want to.
When I rooted my droidx, I did it just so I could have the power to do other things if I wanted. I am still on factory rom. But I am able to get to parts of the phone that are off limits if I wasnt rooted. I made it where I could tether, later I got rid of bloatware, etc.
85gallon said:
Wait for someone else to confirm on the htc, but nothing changed on my droidx. I just had superuser privs. All of the "this app quit working" is when people flash custom roms. You don't do that when you just root. But you have to be rooted in order to do things like that. Lol.
Rooting gives you the power to do that if you want to.
When I rooted my droidx, I did it just so I could have the power to do other things if I wanted. I am still on factory rom. But I am able to get to parts of the phone that are off limits if I wasnt rooted. I made it where I could tether, later I got rid of bloatware, etc.
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Thanks once again for the reply. Now that you mention it, I remember reading the terminology "flashed" rom and thought they were similar or the same thing as rooting. One other question, once a phone is in a rooted state, if I was to go in and copy the APK for my replacement phone and put it on there could I then "unroot" lol ...sorry if this is not a word... so that my phone was no longer open? I had read somewhere (perhaps I heard it on a TWIT or Android podcast) that when your phone is in root state that anyone (ie: potentially bad software) has easier access to your phone's vunerable areas.
mojosingle said:
Thanks once again for the reply. Now that you mention it, I remember reading the terminology "flashed" rom and thought they were similar or the same thing as rooting. One other question, once a phone is in a rooted state, if I was to go in and copy the APK for my replacement phone and put it on there could I then "unroot" lol ...sorry if this is not a word... so that my phone was no longer open? I had read somewhere (perhaps I heard it on a TWIT or Android podcast) that when your phone is in root state that anyone (ie: potentially bad software) has easier access to your phone's vunerable areas.
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yes you can unroot. As for easy access after you are rooted to vulnerable areas, they can only get access if you let them. If an app wants super user privileges, you will get a pop up from su(the super user apk) telling you that some app is wanting privileges. You can grant or deny access. The only things on my phone that have ever given me a pop up are things that i downloaded and know need su access. Wifi tether, root explorer, adfree, etc.
I have found a site that keeps older version of an android app. It's called Android Drawer.
Hope it helps
I have heard a lot about people's phones not working and so on...
Why do people [especially noobs] root the Htc One X?
I know it must be easy to do, how fast can the HTC One X go with root?
Apparently putting CM10 on the HOX makes it 60% faster than the S3 on CM10.
Rooting also allows you to delete bloat, backup apps/entire system, access system level files, flash ROMs, save battery with underclocking, and so much more.
Why root the HOX? Same reason as any other Android.
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As every Android the reasons for rooting is:
Performance, run shell, run ssh, customize, do complete backups, use other Roms, add users, enable adb by wifi...
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Rooting your devices unlocks the full power of the device!
There are plenty of apps on the market that require root giving you a range of extra features like full app backups (with data).
How about installing some Linux on that bad boy and finding out just how powerful your device is!
Granted rooting back in the old days of android (1.6 and before) rooting was alot more useful as these days more and more features are integrated into android itself. But its still very useful!
ri123 said:
I have heard a lot about people's phones not working and so on...
Why do people [especially noobs] root the Htc One X?
I know it must be easy to do, how fast can the HTC One X go with root?
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because we can.
and deleting bloat.
root doesn't increase the performance. it is overclocking the cpu/flashing custom roms and kernels that increase performance
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root doesn't increase the performance. it is overclocking the cpu/flashing custom roms and kernels that increase performance
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Sure mate but without root you cannot overclock our unlock for improve your battery. SetCPU for example request root.
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SferaDev said:
Sure mate but without root you cannot overclock our unlock for improve your battery. SetCPU for example request root.
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Most stock kernels dont support over clocking though
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gagdude said:
Apparently putting CM10 on the HOX makes it 60% faster than the S3 on CM10.
Rooting also allows you to delete bloat, backup apps/entire system, access system level files, flash ROMs, save battery with underclocking, and so much more.
Why root the HOX? Same reason as any other Android.
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SferaDev said:
As every Android the reasons for rooting is:
Performance, run shell, run ssh, customize, do complete backups, use other Roms, add users, enable adb by wifi...
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because we can.
and deleting bloat.
root doesn't increase the performance. it is overclocking the cpu/flashing custom roms and kernels that increase performance
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Root does not specifically grant you access to flashing other ROMs. Root grants you SU (super user) access to certain apps that call for it and allow you read/write access to more of the system and its files. With any HTC phone (not sure about Samsung and Motorola phones someone can correct me on this) made in the last year to be able to flash custom ROMs you had to be either s-off or at the very least have an unlocked boot loader which in turn granted you more access to where the Android system files are and access to memory blocks where the OS is installed.... But to this day if you are unlocked on well let's use my phone for example... I have the ATT HTC one X. When you unlock the phone through HTCDev.com website you have a grip more access to the phone and its files but the downside is voided warranty through the manufacture and HTC. While you have all the access you need to flash custom roms you still don't have access to flashing an engineering Hboot or an un secured Hboot ( you can flash you will get a signature error) both of which can give extra commands to the advanced user. Hope this helps
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Root does not specifically grant you access to flashing other ROMs. Root grants you SU (super user) access to certain apps that call for it and allow you read/write access to more of the system and its files.
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You are right root just adds one binary, change the rw permissions in the system folder and the Superuser app grants access to the binary. But the benefits are those listed.
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There are at least 5 different bootloader/root methods and topics on the first page of "Optimus L9 P760, P765, P768, P769 General"...it's a "maze" of methods.
I have some experience with rooting...I rooted my old G2x and played with several different ROMs, but I am definitely still a noob at this game. This maze of methods makes me want to run away from my son's P769, but I can't because he is out of memory space and insisting that I do something about it. I have read several threads only to learn (a couple of pages into it) that it doesn't apply to ver. 20h or that the programs to be used are deemed "suspicious".
All I want to do is give the kid more space through the use of a larger sd card (class 10). I understand that I need to root and then either keep the stock ROM and use an app like Link2sd (which is all the kid really needs because he will not take advantage of a custom ROM) or I can run a custom ROM that takes proper advantage of the sd card in the first place.
Sorry, but I need to quit reading threads that lead to nowhere or confusion and just ask: Will anybody help me make a decision as to what method to go with? I'm not concerned about it being super-simple, I just want to be sure that it works for the kid's phone (ver. 20h) and that it's safe (in terms of malware). A little clarification on the bootloader/root thing would help too: I have to unlock the bootloader first, then root? or is it the other way around? or are they done at the same time?
OK there's two ways to look at root, it is either done at the same time as flashing a new ROM(because the ROM's come with root access) or you can root it with the Chinese program on stock ROM. If you want a custom ROM it's doable but a total pain, I still haven't done it to mine because it requires a data plan and I don't have one. Its kinda like this, downgrade the os with a kmz meant for a p760, have weird mirrored issues with bootloader and os and touches, flash radio fix , wait 30 min to an hour with data and WiFi connected, pray you received an unlock token and reboot to unlocking screen. That's the process in a nutshell, here's an actual tutorial: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2584997
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OK there's two ways to look at root, it is either done at the same time as flashing a new ROM(because the ROM's come with root access) or you can root it with the Chinese program on stock ROM. If you want a custom ROM it's doable but a total pain, I still haven't done it to mine because it requires a data plan and I don't have one. Its kinda like this, downgrade the os with a kmz meant for a p760, have weird mirrored issues with bootloader and os and touches, flash radio fix , wait 30 min to an hour with data and WiFi connected, pray you received an unlock token and reboot to unlocking screen. That's the process in a nutshell, here's an actual tutorial: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2584997
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OK...forget the custom ROM...he's just a kid that wants more stupid games and videos on his phone...all he needs is more space. So what you're saying is to use the "Chinese program" to root it. OK...I will find the "Chinese program", but I'll ask first: does it work on ALL versions (particularly v. 20h).
Thanks for taking your time...it's appreciated.
It should work on that version, it did on mine and I have the same version, here's a link to it: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2553547
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It should work on that version, it did on mine and I have the same version, here's a link to it: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2553547
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K...but isn't that the VRoot prog with all the suspicion surrounding it? Some of the threads I have read about this prog are actually closed by the moderators "until further notice" or until it's fully investigated...do we have an "all clear" on this?
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K...but isn't that the VRoot prog with all the suspicion surrounding it? Some of the threads I have read about this prog are actually closed by the moderators "until further notice" or until it's fully investigated...do we have an "all clear" on this?
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There's no issue with that program. People don't read directions 99% of the time, can't get it to work so they report it as being faulty. I used the same app to root my P769V20H. Only difference now is there is actually an English version, so I've heard.
You may have to enable init.d support on the stock ROM before using something like Link2SD. I currently am not having any storage issues, 32 GB sdcard, so I cannot say if Link2SD will work or not. I did notice that there was NOT an init.d folder in my system image, which is required of Link2SD in order to work correctly. You may want to look in to this thread for enabling init.d support.
I'd also advise downloading and installing the bootstrap recovery for L9 devices with a locked bootloader. It's called L9_Recovery_Installer.1.5.0.apk. Search the L9 forums for a download link. After installing, boot in to CWM and perform a backup. This will give you something to restore to just in case something goes wonky in the future.
I ended up installing and using Cydia Impactor for root, installing the bootstrap recovery that was suggested, installing and using Universal Init.d, MiniTool Partition, and Link2SD. Seems to work fine, although I'm still having a hard time grasping why the extra space provided by the new Ext2 partition on the SDcard isn't displayed in System Settings/Storage/Internal Storage.
Thanks to all
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Seems to work fine, although I'm still having a hard time grasping why the extra space provided by the new Ext2 partition on the SDcard isn't displayed in System Settings/Storage/Internal Storage.
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It's because most stock ROMs aren't configured to search for extended partitions. You can view all partition infos with Link2SD.
I have the HTC Desire 816 (Virgin Mobile version).
I was wondering if there was a way to get a "stock" bare version of android for it. When you get this phone it comes preloaded with a lot of junk!!! It comes with some kidsafe software a whole bunch of Virgin mobile junk and all this amazon/twiter/facebook junk.
I've rooted the phone and tried uninstalling it, but it just breaks the phone.
I've tried CM for this phone and it works great but it may not be a daily driver.
I'm curious if anybody knew of ways to effectively remove this software without affecting the operating system and/or there was a minimized version of android for this phone.
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I have the HTC Desire 816 (Virgin Mobile version).
I was wondering if there was a way to get a "stock" bare version of android for it. When you get this phone it comes preloaded with a lot of junk!!! It comes with some kidsafe software a whole bunch of Virgin mobile junk and all this amazon/twiter/facebook junk.
I've rooted the phone and tried uninstalling it, but it just breaks the phone.
I've tried CM for this phone and it works great but it may not be a daily driver.
I'm curious if anybody knew of ways to effectively remove this software without affecting the operating system and/or there was a minimized version of android for this phone.
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Sorry to say, I believe the only way to use this phone as stock would be CM. As you obviously know, it isn't 100% functional or even close.
I believe you posted this in the wrong forum also.
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Sorry to say, I believe the only way to use this phone as stock would be CM. As you obviously know, it isn't 100% functional or even close.
I believe you posted this in the wrong forum also.
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It seems like there has to be a way. I remember I was rooting my wife's LG volt. In her volt the rooting process was very complex but involved downloading a LG firmware installer then downloading a LG ROM from somewhere and I flashed it to a basic (bare bones) version of android. Everything worked and it was rooted.
I guess my understanding is false, but could you get a "baseline" android OS with no drivers nothing, install it and extract the drivers from a full version. Place these drivers in your custom ROM and install it on the phone?
In M8 section there is an app called Rom Cleaner maybe its compatible with desire 816. Or use Titanium backup to remove bloatware.
The insert coin rom allows you to remove a lot of apps prior to flashing. After flashing I had 2 gig's of space free.
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I had the same problem because I love stock. I tried almost all the rooted apps (titanium, root uninstaller, rom toolbox) but couldn't seem to delete the system apps. But I found a way to do so.
There's a recovery application called "Aroma file manager" - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1646108
Flash this in recovery and delete all the system apks you want to. Make sure to mount system first before flashing
Cheers.
Parth_14 said:
I had the same problem because I love stock. I tried almost all the rooted apps (titanium, root uninstaller, rom toolbox) but couldn't seem to delete the system apps. But I found a way to do so.
There's a recovery application called "Aroma file manager" - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1646108
Flash this in recovery and delete all the system apks you want to. Make sure to mount system first before flashing
Cheers.
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You couldn't delete the system applications because of the HTC's daft decision to add write protection to the /system partition which (in our case) can only be bypassed by paying 25$ for a Sunshine S-OFF exploit. Aroma file manager is also an option but managing the system from the system itself is way more comfy
Tommydorns said:
Sorry to say, I believe the only way to use this phone as stock would be CM. As you obviously know, it isn't 100% functional or even close.
I believe you posted this in the wrong forum also.
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Could you please expand on this? I am intensively considering CM12 as my main ROM and I'd love to hear what kind of problems have you experienced with it.
CrashBandicootX said:
You couldn't delete the system applications because of the HTC's daft decision to add write protection to the /system partition which (in our case) can only be bypassed by paying 25$ for a Sunshine S-OFF exploit. Aroma file manager is also an option but managing the system from the system itself is way more comfy
Could you please expand on this? I am intensively considering CM12 as my main ROM and I'd love to hear what kind of problems have you experienced with it.
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I apologize, I couldn't honestly tell you because it has been a long time ago since I tried CM12. It was different things with each release. I would check the thread thoroughly and ask to see what bugs are present in the latest release. I remember little things like the battery not reading correctly or data not working. I'm the type of person that needs something that is 100% functional. Esp. for my job. That's the closest you're going to get for a stock Android (aosp) rom though. I don't even use the HTC Desire 816 anymore. I ended up giving it to my daughter and I ended up getting the One M9. Good Luck.
Tommydorns said:
I apologize, I couldn't honestly tell you because it has been a long time ago since I tried CM12. It was different things with each release. I would check the thread thoroughly and ask to see what bugs are present in the latest release. I remember little things like the battery not reading correctly or data not working. I'm the type of person that needs something that is 100% functional. Esp. for my job. That's the closest you're going to get for a stock Android (aosp) rom though. I don't even use the HTC Desire 816 anymore. I ended up giving it to my daughter and I ended up getting the One M9. Good Luck.
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I'm the type of person that needs something that is 100% functional.
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I understand, me too - last time I used CM12 everything seemed to work pretty well but I reverted back because of the lack of slow-motion feature (Really a minor thing but I love it).
It's free after all so I'll just wait around until (and if) things get ironed out. Sense isn't half bad at all, I just prefer stock Android.