[Q] Does changing channels wipe data? [SOLVED] - Ubuntu Touch Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

I'm thinking of switching from the stable to development channel, will I need to re-install downloaded apps, re-import contacts, etc?

If you do a simple
Code:
ubuntu-device-flash --channel=devel-proposed
your data should still be there afterwards.
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Hum ... I'm not sure about that.
At least on the BQ phone with bootstrap option, data have been wiped.

mousse04 said:
Hum ... I'm not sure about that.
At least on the BQ phone with bootstrap option, data have been wiped.
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Yes, with the bootstrap option! This option exactly says that: wipe all data. If you leave it out, your data persists.
(Doing this almost on a weekly basis. )

nikwen said:
If you do a simple
Code:
ubuntu-device-flash --channel=devel-proposed
your data should still be there afterwards.
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This worked. Nothing lost. Thanks!

zombienerd said:
This worked. Nothing lost. Thanks!
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Great.

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[Q] After flashing with Megatron probs

I keep getting com.lge.lgmits was closed messages randomly... What does this mean? Basically I swiped everything after doing the backup -> lost the backup. The custom recovery rom still works though, when I reboot into it, and the phone works other than the error that I mentioned. Would re-flashing the phone help? And do I need to partition the card again as well?
Also don't understand the whole backup and swipe thing.. At what point am I suppposed to swipe the card? After backup? But then the whole backup will be destroyed? lol
partition ->wipe -> refflash void
ccdreadcc said:
partition ->wipe -> refflash void
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Wipe the external as well?
Didn't wipe the external but lost the backup all the same.. Oh well, I didn't have anything there anyway. I re-flashed with Megatron, since void seems too complex for me, and no errors so far.. Edit: Oh the errors started again..
FnH84 said:
I keep getting com.lge.lgmits was closed messages randomly... What does this mean?
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I have no idea. But as far as i can tell, it does absolutely nothing to my phone. I have a lot of background services removed since I'm using Light ROM, therefore I (and maybe anyone else) is fine without that suicidal service.
FnH84 said:
Also don't understand the whole backup and swipe thing.. At what point am I suppposed to swipe the card? After backup? But then the whole backup will be destroyed? lol
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You wipe when you feel it's necessary to wipe. For example, wipe Data, cache, and dalvik-cache when you're starting with another ROM. If you're upgrading, you may not wipe anything, but that depends on a ROM.
Try viewing the contents of flashable zips. Notice the directory structures I'm not sure if zips contain instructions for the recovery to delete certain stuff, but I don't think that's the case.
Also, you can keep your backups on a separate card or on the PC. I have mine there since I'm a perfectionist when it comes to disk space
Thanks for the help! I froze the service with an app and phone still functions just fine, so hopefully that took care of it. Really don't wanna flash AGAIN LOL Any idea how to save backups to PC? Or just use the LG PC Suite?
toggle usb mode and transfer the files to pc or use a card reader...
FnH84 said:
Thanks for the help! I froze the service with an app and phone still functions just fine, so hopefully that took care of it. Really don't wanna flash AGAIN LOL Any idea how to save backups to PC? Or just use the LG PC Suite?
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froze which service and with what app ?
thx
buzzdr0id said:
froze which service and with what app ?
thx
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lgmits with App Freezer for Root.
What ccdreadcc said. There's a nandroid folder in the root of the SD card. Backing up and restoring backups should be pretty straightforward

[Q] Application not installed

Hi guys, I have a Noot Tablet 16 GB using CM10.1.
I installed an app and then uninstalled using Titanium Backup.
No I'm trying to install it again and every time I try I get "Application not installed".
How can I solve this?
Re-install it through the play-store, then just restore "app data" through TB.
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DavDoc said:
Re-install it through the play-store, then just restore "app data" through TB.
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I can't. First it's not a play store app, and second, I don't have a backup.
How did you install it in the first place?
Edit. Ok, re-reading op, I assume you originally side loaded an apk file, un-installed it (without backing up) through TB, and are now trying to re-side load the app? Assuming this is all true, are you using the same original download file from the first install?
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DavDoc said:
How did you install it in the first place?
Edit. Ok, re-reading op, I assume you originally side loaded an apk file, un-installed it (without backing up) through TB, and are now trying to re-side load the app? Assuming this is all true, are you using the same original download file from the first install?
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Yes, I download the APK, installed, test it, uninstalled with TB (because I was using it and I remember that I need to uninstall that APK, so I kill two birds with one stone), try to reinstall very same APK, always fail.
I assume you are rooted and have custom recovery. If so, go into CWM/TWRP, wipe cache and dalvik-cache then try installing. Also, before doing any of that go into settings under security and make sure you have unknown sources checked.
Good luck
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DavDoc said:
I assume you are rooted and have custom recovery. If so, go into CWM/TWRP, wipe cache and dalvik-cache then try installing. Also, before doing any of that go into settings under security and make sure you have unknown sources checked.
Good luck
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Unknown sources check, wipe cache and dalvik cache... didn't work.
Ok, I have one more thing to try. Go into both internal and external sd cards, find android/data, within data erase any file associated with that apk. This should clear all remnants of that apk file from you nt. It will be closer to the state it was in when you first installed the app.
Sorry if I couldn't help.
Good luck
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DavDoc said:
Ok, I have one more thing to try. Go into both internal and external sd cards, find android/data, within data erase any file associated with that apk. This should clear all remnants of that apk file from you nt. It will be closer to the state it was in when you first installed the app.
Sorry if I couldn't help.
Good luck
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No data associated with the apk in internal memory, nor external sd card...
Out of curiosity, what build of cm10.1 are you running?
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DavDoc said:
Out of curiosity, what build of cm10.1 are you running?
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This one.
Are you running this internally or off SD. Card?
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DavDoc said:
Are you running this internally or off SD. Card?
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Internal.
I got nothin......... :/
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DavDoc said:
I got nothin......... :/
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NP. Thanks anyway.
skyx26 said:
Hi guys, I have a Noot Tablet 16 GB using CM10.1.
I installed an app and then uninstalled using Titanium Backup.
No I'm trying to install it again and every time I try I get "Application not installed".
How can I solve this?
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Is the app still showed in Settings->Apps? If it is, you can try delete its entry there.
digixmax said:
Is the app still showed in Settings->Apps? If it is, you can try delete its entry there.
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Well of course NOT.
skyx26 said:
Well of course NOT.
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That's too bad, as I had been able to use the suggested process to fix borked un-installations.
digixmax said:
That's too bad, as I had been able to use the suggested process to fix borked un-installations.
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Well, nothing suggested so far has help me...
skyx26 said:
Well, nothing suggested so far has help me...
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What app is it? If it's available on the Play Store install the app there. As for the the previous uninstalled app there must be parts left behind. Look around in your File Manager. For now on use the settings to uninstall apps.

[Q] Bluetooth / WiFi not working after upgrading to cm10.1 atrix 4g

Hi,
I've just upgrade from cm10 to cm10.1 - and now Bluetooth / WiFi not working even if I go back to cm10.
rafi532 said:
Hi,
I've just upgrade from cm10 to cm10.1 - and now Bluetooth / WiFi not working even if I go back to cm10.
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kernel build date, rom build date, rom name?
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kernel build date, rom build date, rom name?
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Android version: 4.2.2
Kernel version: 3.1.10-g05cbeac
[email protected] #1 july 20 2013
rom: cyanogenMod 10.1 20130720-unofficial - epinter olympus
bulid date: july 20 2013
build number: cm-olympus-userdebug 4.2.2 JDQ39E eng.epinter.20130720.144915 test keys
For the wi-fi, I can turn it on but it can't find network - (there are all out of range). randomaly, it find for few minutes, then it's out of range again.
For the bluetooth, I even can't turn it on.
rafi532 said:
Android version: 4.2.2
Kernel version: 3.1.10-g05cbeac
[email protected] #1 july 20 2013
rom: cyanogenMod 10.1 20130720-unofficial - epinter olympus
bulid date: july 20 2013
build number: cm-olympus-userdebug 4.2.2 JDQ39E eng.epinter.20130720.144915 test keys
For the wi-fi, I can turn it on but it can't find network - (there are all out of range). randomaly, it find for few minutes, then it's out of range again.
For the bluetooth, I even can't turn it on.
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Is that the 1st 7/20 build or the updated 7/20 build?
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I guess it's the updated -14:49 (time) , is it ?
rafi532 said:
I guess it's the updated -14:49 (time) , is it ?
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Yep, thats the updated one. Its odd that you're experiencing issues. Have you tried re-downloading the ROM?
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palmbeach05 said:
Yep, thats the updated one. Its odd that you're experiencing issues. Have you tried re-downloading the ROM?
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I downloaded the file again, and it looks exactly the same file. Is it necessary to flash it again ?
rafi532 said:
I downloaded the file again, and it looks exactly the same file. Is it necessary to flash it again ?
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I'd give it a shot, its possible the 1st download was a bad download.
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palmbeach05 said:
I'd give it a shot, its possible the 1st download was a bad download.
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OK, I'll try it, but...
I make my backups with the the "Titanium backup" (not pro) and it took a lot of time to restore because you have to confirm each install.
I guess there is a better way to do this (free one) !?
Yeah, a shell script, lol.
Code:
for i in *.apk; do
pm install -r "$i"
done
ravilov said:
Yeah, a shell script, lol.
Code:
for i in *.apk; do
pm install -r "$i"
done
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Sorry, but:
1. Where should I write it ?
2. What is the name of the apk file that I have to run ? (Is it the "titanium" file?)
Yeah, if you have to ask these questions, then you're not really ready to use this. Sorry.
You don't type this anywhere, this was just an example of how to install a bunch of APKs automatically. If you know about shell scripting, it should all be clear.
rafi532 said:
OK, I'll try it, but...
I make my backups with the the "Titanium backup" (not pro) and it took a lot of time to restore because you have to confirm each install.
I guess there is a better way to do this (free one) !?
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Go backup pro
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palmbeach05 said:
Yep, thats the updated one. Its odd that you're experiencing issues. Have you tried re-downloading the ROM?
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OK, I re-downloaded it again and installed it.
Same problem - arbitrary, Wi-Fi can't recognize any network (same for the BT - but worse)
As I wrote, the problem stay even when I go back to the previous rom that worked (last cm10).
Is there somthing I can do to go exactly to the same installation that I had 3 days ago ?
I did factory reset , wipe cache, wipe dalvik - and it doesn't changed, is there anything else I can do ?
rafi532 said:
OK, I re-downloaded it again and installed it.
Same problem - arbitrary, Wi-Fi can't recognize any network (same for the BT - but worse)
As I wrote, the problem stay even when I go back to the previous rom that worked (last cm10).
Is there somthing I can do to go exactly to the same installation that I had 3 days ago ?
I did factory reset , wipe cache, wipe dalvik - and it doesn't changed, is there anything else I can do ?
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What about wiping the 4 partitions (system, data, cache, osh/webtop) individually, and then flashing the rom?
Did you make a nandroid backup prior to upgrading to cm10.1?
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palmbeach05 said:
What about wiping the 4 partitions (system, data, cache, osh/webtop) individually, and then flashing the rom?
Did you make a nandroid backup prior to upgrading to cm10.1?
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1. system, data, cache, osh/webtop - I don't know why I didn't do it like this - it's written very clearly in my language in every guide - is there any risk ?
2. nandroid backup - no - untill today I've only used the Titanium Backup.
rafi532 said:
1. system, data, cache, osh/webtop - I don't know why I didn't do it like this - it's written very clearly in my language in every guide - is there any risk ?
2. nandroid backup - no - untill today I've only used the Titanium Backup.
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No there's no risk. Factory reset essentially does wipe cache an data, but some people prefer to wipe them individually instead of all at once. System and osh/webtop is where all the nuts and bolts of the ROM are, with webtop being an extended system partition. It's always best to wipe those to prevent anything from a previous version being carried over into a diferent version.
Titanium Backup (as far as I know) only works with apps and app data. Nandroid backup is through recovery and backs up everything. I recommend cwm 5.0.2.7 because it gives you the option to work with the osh/webtop partition to include backing it up. I'm not going to go and give you a lecture or a hard time for not making one, but it really is a good idea.
palmbeach05 said:
No there's no risk. Factory reset essentially does wipe cache an data, but some people prefer to wipe them individually instead of all at once. System and osh/webtop is where all the nuts and bolts of the ROM are, with webtop being an extended system partition. It's always best to wipe those to prevent anything from a previous version being carried over into a diferent version.
Titanium Backup (as far as I know) only works with apps and app data. Nandroid backup is through recovery and backs up everything. I recommend cwm 5.0.2.7 because it gives you the option to work with the osh/webtop partition to include backing it up. I'm not going to go and give you a lecture or a hard time for not making one, but it really is a good idea.
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Thank you, I try to learn as much as I can but it's not my profession, so I have very small time to do it.
I'll install the cwm 5.0.2.7 and will learn the advantage of working with it.
I'll let you know what happened.
rafi532 said:
Thank you, I try to learn as much as I can but it's not my profession, so I have very small time to do it.
I'll install the cwm 5.0.2.7 and will learn the advantage of working with it.
I'll let you know what happened.
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I'm looking for download this recovery. I found:
CWM 5.0.2.7 : http://vondroid.com/threads/motorola-cwm-5-0-2-7.5467/#.Ue6NtNJM-So
CMW 5.0.2.0 : http://www.clockworkmod.com/rommanager
You may have better link ?!
rafi532 said:
I'm looking for download this recovery. I found:
CWM 5.0.2.7 : http://vondroid.com/threads/motorola-cwm-5-0-2-7.5467/#.Ue6NtNJM-So
CMW 5.0.2.0 : http://www.clockworkmod.com/rommanager
You may have better link ?!
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In fact i do have a better link.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=43764154
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[Q] Phone & Contacts app keeps crashing

hey guys i am having some serious issues with the phone app (core process) & contacts app crashing all the time on the new .402 firmware...
this happens irrespective of kernel
even tried wiping appslog, cache, dalvik-cache still no luck
any ideas would be greatly appreciated as i dont want to sit re-installing everything
did you update to .402 and if yes how?
could you provide details flashed, ota, data wipe blah blah etc etc
since the app is broken a way to fix (not sure if this works on an odexed rom) but obtain the apk that is misbehaving (a working one from a stock rom)
delete the apk (from system)and odex,reboot and settle for a bit make a flashable zip of the apk and flash (copying doed not work when the device is running)
misc:
you can use android tuner or apps alike to remake the odex for the app you replaced
the method above definatly works on a deodexed rom, ive probably gone through it thousands of times by this point, par due to my poor coding
the data for that individual app may be gone but i think thats due to what ever they did after 4.1 to the app data management
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Envious_Data said:
did you update to .402 and if yes how?
could you provide details flashed, ota, data wipe blah blah etc etc
since the app is broken a way to fix (not sure if this works on an odexed rom) but obtain the apk that is misbehaving (a working one from a stock rom)
delete the apk (from system)and odex,reboot and settle for a bit make a flashable zip of the apk and flash (copying doed not work when the device is running)
misc:
you can use android tuner or apps alike to remake the odex for the app you replaced
the method above definatly works on a deodexed rom, ive probably gone through it thousands of times by this point, par due to my poor coding
the data for that individual app may be gone but i think thats due to what ever they did after 4.1 to the app data management
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updated to .402 the usual way... flash everything except userdata partition in FlashTool...
i never use OTA only FTF... appslog wiped, cache wiped, dalvik-cache wiped...
i am on pure stock ROM...
any more thoughts?
Did you try to wipe data for phone, contacts... etc.?
If yes, time to wipe contacts/phone storage and resync those information using exchange etc.
Also, try to disable (uninstall) xposed. And change the DPI to stock if you're using a custom one.
Jackos said:
Did you try to wipe data for phone, contacts... etc.?
If yes, time to wipe contacts/phone storage and resync those information using exchange etc.
Also, try to disable (uninstall) xposed. And change the DPI to stock if you're using a custom one.
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i dont use xposed framework..
wipe those apps data using Titanum backup right?
DooMLoRD said:
i dont use xposed framework..
wipe those apps data using Titanum backup right?
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Sure, TB is one way to go.
Ermmm, what did you say? No Xposed? 0.o
Jackos said:
Sure, TB is one way to go.
Ermmm, what did you say? No Xposed? 0.o
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hmmm
no go... still crashing
DooMLoRD said:
hmmm
no go... still crashing
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Logcat?
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Logcat?
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fetching
Jackos said:
Did you try to wipe data for phone, contacts... etc.?
If yes, time to wipe contacts/phone storage and resync those information using exchange etc.
Also, try to disable (uninstall) xposed. And change the DPI to stock if you're using a custom one.
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Ok so cleared app data for Contacts & Contacts Storage app... Now it's working fine!!
Thanks
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here is logcat attached in this post
please help!
getting really frustrated of this!
trying "Fixing Permissions" by ROM Manager
DooMLoRD said:
here is logcat attached in this post
please help!
getting really frustrated of this!
trying "Fixing Permissions" by ROM Manager
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Hi DooMLoRD,
Did you restore/backup your contacts/messages with titanium-backup cause the contacts seems to crash cause the sqlite-db is locked.
I would try to clear the app-data/cache from contacts-storage and try again. (settings->apps->all->clear data/cache)
Or did you use any other apps wich are using the information from the contacts app.
I hope this solves it.
beloero said:
Hi DooMLoRD,
Did you restore/backup your contacts/messages with titanium-backup cause the contacts seems to crash cause the sqlite-db is locked.
I would try to clear the app-data/cache from contacts-storage and try again. (settings->apps->all->clear data/cache)
Or did you use any other apps wich are using the information from the contacts app.
I hope this solves it.
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tried it mate... no luck...
DooMLoRD said:
tried it mate... no luck...
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I suggest backing up your data
Clear app data and if it doesnt work then flash a deodexed rom
The app should work and if it breaks again you can simply reflash the individual app after deleting from your system
If it still doesnt work then flash a FTF
And if it still doesnt work then it could be the usual app bug that causes an app to FC for no reason, in which case you will have to data wipe and a posible rom reflash
I found this was a common issue when making app mods for my self or even a varient FFL kernel or even a base rom
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Phonebook crashes
Hi there,
I have a Z1C with last firmware, no root, no xposed, just the out-of-the-box phone and I have the same issue.
Phone crashes over phone and phone book apps. I also tried to re-install firmware through Sony tool (the official one in PC companion) and after a while once again.
I'm not sure but it started after I set up the custom sorting in the app drawer.
Z1c shows up crash windows with those processes:
com.android.phone
phonebook
android.process.acore

LG G6 Debloating guide

Heu there guys, any guide/list of apps safe to be debloated on our non rooted G6?
+1!
Can't remember what thread it is but there's an app called LG package disabler that will on install show what can be disabled/debloated. I'll go back and look but I'm pretty sure they mention under read more that they'll have a listing of what's debloatable in a future update. App is 99¢ over been using icebox since it was the first sick app I came across that did this. Using it with greenify has helped with battery life for me. Not as good as root and pulling the bloat off the phone, but at least it's not eating resources of frozen
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.lgpd.pmanager
Here you go peeps - https://www.reddit.com/r/lgg6/comments/6mlzpx/how_to_remove_pesky_system_apps_like_facebook/
herzzreh said:
Here you go peeps - https://www.reddit.com/r/lgg6/comments/6mlzpx/how_to_remove_pesky_system_apps_like_facebook/
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Beautiful man. Even in custom roms I can pull 100mb from the build. And this is exactly what I've been looking for. Gonna dig into it deeper later on.
Now we just need a way to install mods to the stock build. Using the dual speaker mod for example. Is there anyway anybody knows to make those changes through adb? Like this deal? (which I've yet to try admittedly) seems as if you should be able to push an apk or file to the system through adb. Can you change the name on the file mentioned using this method or something like it or is it a root only thing?
The reason I'm pushing on this is that when you take your rig to an LG tech they need some way to modify things if needed. How would they do it is my $1,000,000.00 question.
And seriously guys, if I'm posting in the wrong place let me know please. Thanks
Good find! ?
RMarques said:
OP5 8GB of RAM...if they ever fix the jelly scrolling effect...such a deal breaker!
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Sorry for being off-topic: jelly scrolling on OP5 cant get be fixed because its hardware related. they installed the screen the opposite way and have to turn 180 degree via software.
@herzzreh If I uninstall apps this way will a factory reset restore them or are they gone for good?
PlasteredGutts said:
@herzzreh If I uninstall apps this way will a factory reset restore them or are they gone for good?
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Factory restore should not restore them, I have not tried it though. Hard to say if OTA will or not but also shouldn't.
Updating with LG Bridge I think will restore them though.
milan187 said:
Factory restore should not restore them, I have not tried it though. Hard to say if OTA will or not but also shouldn't.
Updating with LG Bridge I think will restore them though.
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I've tried and it doesn't uninstall, just deactivates the apps. At least in my case. The factory reset restores all the apps again.
fmartins29 said:
I've tried and it doesn't uninstall, just deactivates the apps. At least in my case. The factory reset restores all the apps again.
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It does unistall actually however the apk stays in system partition in is reinstalled on factory reset.
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milan187 said:
It does unistall actually however the apk stays in system partition in is reinstalled on factory reset.
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Yes! That! You're right.
milan187 said:
It does unistall actually however the apk stays in system partition in is reinstalled on factory reset.
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Great, thanks guys exactly what I needed to know. Appreciate it.
adb method = disabling apps that can't be disabled/accessed via the Apps menu.
apks are still in the system; gonna need root to clear that out for real
Does this void warranty or nah? Does using ADB for things like this or Greenify void warranty? That's my only issue before trying this out

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