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I am on stock rooted ROM and I uninstalled Picasa using Titanium Backup. Picasa no longer exist in Account and Sync. That's good. However, it still exists in the follow 2 situations:
1. In Gallery - Share via menu.
2. In the preview after a picture is taken - Share via menu.
Can anyone tell me how to remove these 2 "Share via" entries?
Albert Poon said:
I am on stock rooted ROM and I uninstalled Picasa using Titanium Backup. Picasa no longer exist in Account and Sync. That's good. However, it still exists in the follow 2 situations:
1. In Gallery - Share via menu.
2. In the preview after a picture is taken - Share via menu.
Can anyone tell me how to remove these 2 "Share via" entries?
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The applications which appear in the Share menu are being shown there because they have registered themselves with the package manager as responding to that type of intent, i think the exact intent is something similar to: ACTION_SEND .
Anyway, if you think you've removed the correct .apk file and they still appear on the Share menu. I would wipe dalvik-cache and reboot. If they still appear on the Share menu, I would think the .apk is still present and registered with the package manager.
There are ways programatically through java to find out which packages have registered themselves as being able to handle that intent, but that might be a bit over complicated of an approach for this type of issue.
I would suggest looking through /data/app and /system/app once more to see if there are any similar apk files remaining. Good luck!
joeykrim said:
The applications which appear in the Share menu are being shown there because they have registered themselves with the package manager as responding to that type of intent, i think the exact intent is something similar to: ACTION_SEND .
Anyway, if you think you've removed the correct .apk file and they still appear on the Share menu. I would wipe dalvik-cache and reboot. If they still appear on the Share menu, I would think the .apk is still present and registered with the package manager.
There are ways programatically through java to find out which packages have registered themselves as being able to handle that intent, but that might be a bit over complicated of an approach for this type of issue.
I would suggest looking through /data/app and /system/app once more to see if there are any similar apk files remaining. Good luck!
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Thanks! You did give me some insight and I find out it is MediaUploader.apk which is responsible for the feature. After I removed it, Picasa no longer exist in Share via menu, both gallery and camera. Yay!
While the Picasa issue is fixed, I have another similar problems.
I also removed Facebook for Sense and Flickr, however these 2 entries appear in Gallery's album pull down menu. A blank screen (red maybe due to the Burgundy skin) is shown when selecting them. It seems like these two are hard coded to the gallery... no?
Albert Poon said:
While the Picasa issue is fixed, I have another similar problems.
I also removed Facebook for Sense and Flickr, however these 2 entries appear in Gallery's album pull down menu. A blank screen (red maybe due to the Burgundy skin) is shown when selecting them. It seems like these two are hard coded to the gallery... no?
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They very well could be hard coded. I was doing some research on how to add sharing support to my Root Checker application and saw many complaints against the facebook application not properly handling the standard android intent for sharing. The suggestions were all work around methods for sharing over facebook and hard coding would definitely be a viable solution.
Assuming they are hard coded, you'd have to reverse the .apk file and edit the smali to remove them. Not as easy as searching for .apk files and removing those, but still do able if you're willing to put the time and effort into it.
As for flickr, that might be held in another .apk file, or it very well could be hard coded. I would probably give the apk files another quick glance over and see if there are any similar type names for flickr or photo/image sharing.
Thanks for sharing this information! Hope my suggestions help!
Oh thanks... I might take a look into the gallery apk
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Ok, I've never seen this or had this issue before. So I am not sure what is causing it.
I installed my usual apps after flashing Mr. X's stock+root-CIQ Tmo T989 rom.
First app I usually download and run before anything is Adfree. Then Astro file manager to restore APKs. But I realized that this method left me with some older versions of the apps and they wouldn't have their market links. Yes, I could run Titanium Backup to fix them..
Anyways, suddenly I get a star icon on my notification bar. I look at it and it sends me to a website claiming I won a tablet and to chose.
This is one of the links, don't visit it, I just posted it for reference;
Code:
http://com-user.mobi/galaxy/usa/go.php?t202kw=usipad31&uid=REMOVED
So I decided to wipe and flash again and go through the same process to see if perhaps catch who's the culprit..
It happens again this time with a plus icon..
The star icon has happened twice on different occasions, only in the last week, and after installing a recent update to Adfree.
These are the apps I have installed;
Adfree
Astro
3G Watchdog
AT&T Smart Wi-Fi
Barcode Scanner
Beautiful Widgets
Bloat Freezer Free
GasBuddy
Google Voice
Quick Boot
QuickPic
RealCalc
Root Explorer
ScanLive
ShopSavvy
Speed Test
Tapatalk
Ubuntu Regular TTF
Zillow
Has this happen to anyone? Any idea what's causing this or how to catch / prevent it?
I've had one app actually hijack my my stock browser and change the search engine to some smartsearch type site, like it does to normal windows browsers.. lol
Thanks,
-CC
I've had one
I've had the same one, (it's some kind of advertising). I tracked it to some gosms theme. My suggestion:
1. Wipe (with backup of all the apps)
2. Restore ONE App
3. Reboot. (since the ad appeared everytime i rebooted my phone)
4. Repeat 2 & 3 until you see the ad
5. Uninstall latest restored app or complain to developer.
Hope i helped
AirPush Detector
Ad Detector
AirPush should find the culprit.
FOR ROOT USERS ONLY
Tested on Mega I9200 XXUAMEE
I removed more than 100 system apks, and my Mega works like a charm.
You will notice that the google apks are missing, and that the video player, music player, file manager etc. are missing as well, I removed them because I don't like the way they spy on us and suck our private data (look at the permissions they have if you don't believe me). No worries, just keep on reading for some alternative apks, and some ways to prevent spying...
IMPORTANT
1-Before to start the delete process do a Nandroid back up, and do a back up of your system/app folder (where all the system apks are) in case you want to reinstall a specific apk later.
2-If you decide to uninstall the filemanager apk, install first an alternative file manager, like let's say ghost commander, because if you don't then you won't have any app anymore to navigate to your files after having uninstalled the file manager, pretty obvious.
Same story with the launcher, or you will get a bootloop.
3-After you uninstalled all the apks do a cache and a dalvik cache wipe.
4-Reboot and enjoy full speed and no lags!!!:good:
5-Go to the data/data folder and erase the folders from the removed apks (optional), or use sd maid or whatever similar apk to do it for you.
IMPORTANT 2
Do not mess with system apks if you don't know what you are doing and if you don't know how to get back to the beginning in case things go wrong.
I won't take any responsability for any damage caused to your phone.
All what I mention below has worked for me but once more, do not play with your system unless you know how to recover if things get out of control.
SAFE TO REMOVE APKS
Rather than giving a list of removed apks I will list here the apks I didn't remove, so that you can assume that any apk that is not on the list is safe to remove. I do so because it's faster to list the remaining apks than the removed ones...
So here are the apks I kept (I have to admit that it's a bit extreme, and you are of course not obliged to keep so few apks, but at least you'll know which ones are safe to remove):
-csc
-defaultcontainerservice
-flashbarservice (removable if you don't want to have the static multi windows function. By the way I made a mod to enable floating multi windows that doesn't need the flashbar, you can find it here : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=48000697#post48000697)
-fusedlocation
-hybrid radio (removable if radio is not your thing)
-jobmanager
-logsprovider
-minimode-res (removable, but I kept it temporarly for testing purposes on the above mentionned floating windows mod)
-packageinstaller
-samsungcamera (removable? It seems that if one removes it then alternative cameras don't work, but I haven't tried them all)
-seccontacts
-seccontactsprovider
-sechtmlviewer (removable and replacable by an alternative html viewer, but since it doesn't spy and since it works well I kept it)
-secphone
-secsettings
-secsettingsprovider
-sectelephonyprovider
-stk
-systemui
-vpndialogs (removable, but then no more vpn)
-wlantest
Note that if you delete mediaprovider you won't be able to change your ringtone and your notification tone anymore (not a big deal for me but I don't know for you), and you will be stucked with the default tones. To change them manually you'll have to open the res/raw folder in framework-res.apk and add your own tones, not a big deal.
ALTERNATIVE APKS
-Launcher:
holo launcher hd, or whatever launcher you like, but install it before you uninstall touch wiz!
-Keyboard (Samsung ime):
I use the modded Xperia keyboard but there are many others.
SMS:
go sms, or any sms apk you like, choices are plentiful.
-Bluetooth:
if you use it for speakers or headphones keep it, but if you use it only to transfer files then uninstall it and use fastfiletransfer (the best, it works without wifi connection) and/or any ftp app (like swiftp for example, but such apps require an active internet connection) instead.
-Video:
mx player or bs player (the two best ones to my opinion) + floating player (basic video player but it boasts a resizable floating window, handy if you want to watch something while doing something else).
-File manager:
ghostcommander (dual panel mode, root browser, customisable toolbar),- or totalcommander.
-Music player:
I like gone mad music player but there are one zillion other options.
-Browser:
opera mini for speed, mozilla firefox for full desktop experience, and dolphin mini for something in the middle. Chrome? No thanks, the least google stuff I have in my phone the better I feel!!!
-Gallery:
quickpic.
-Polaris (pdf reader):
moon reader or mantano.
-Edit documents (doc., docx. etc.):
office suite or kingsoft office.
-Alarm:
any alarm clock apk will do, there are heaps of free ones...
-Google Talk:
lillypad hd.
-Gmail:
any email apk will do, otherwise access gmail from opera mini browser, it's faster.
-Play Store:
aptoide (there are others, see which one fits you the best).
Google Now:
actually you can keep that one if you like it, it's a stand alone apk which means that unlike gmail or gtalk apks it doesn't need the full google framework to work.
-Google maps: maverick (but there are others), google earth (stand alone apk, and not too much on the spy side).
-Clipboard:
clipboard contents.
-Calculator:
aircalc (floating calc).
-Quick Notes:
floating stickies.
-Bonus:
greenify (try it, it hybernates apks and saves juice).
That's all what I can think of for now. You are of course free to ask if you need anything but remember, most stock apks are replaceable and a quick internet search will show you plenty of alternative apks.
Last part, how not to be spied...
Some of the alternative apks I listed above do have abusive permissions, and so have the remaining system apks. To prevent your personal data to be sucked and sent who knows where you need four apks, namely:
1-Rom Toolbox Lite (free) or Pro (paid),
2-Privacy Blocker (paid),
3-AFWall+ (firewall, free),
4-Xprivacy (free).
-First open Privacy Blocker. Scan all your third part apks one by one, and see their dirty little secrets. Then mod the ones you don't like, it's easy, just follow the onscreen instructions.
-Second, open Rom Toolbox. Block adds, prevent any apk from auto starting, disable any transmitter you don't like, and try some build.prop and kernel tweaks if you feel like it (but be careful and do not play with your build.prop and your kernel unless you really know what you are doing).
-Third, set your firewall for wifi, 2/3/4 g, vpn, wlan and roaming with AFWall+.
-Last but not least, install the ultimate protection, Xprivacy:
https://github.com/M66B/XPrivacy
Enjoy!:laugh:
This is a flashable zip to delete all unnecessary stock apps using custom recovery.
You must have TWRP/RWRP installed (Guide to achieve this is HERE).
This zip is usable for both Stock and Custom ROMs.
Benefits :
More system space.
Better battery.
Cleaner app drawer.
List of apps removed :
Asus Service Center
Asus Calculator
Bloatware apps (Babe,Lazada,Shopee)
Facebook
Go2Pay
Google Calender
Google Drive
Google Duo
Google Mail
Google Maps
Google Messeging
Google Movies and TV
Google Music
Google Photos
Google Search
Instagram
Redundant wallpapers
YouTube
To install,
Download attached Debloat script.
Backup Data and everything else necessary.
REMEMBER this is tested on my primary device but the risk is entirely yours if you try this.
I will try to help in case of issues.
If on Android Pie then first mount /system partition in TWRP.
Flash via Recovery (nothing to be cleaned after flash)
Reboot.
If you see any of the above system app in app drawer after flashing this - then it is left due to App updates. You can uninstall them like a regular app and they won't bother you again.
Please create single file with Aroma support so people can decide what they want to uninstall.
Just a request
Aftab_khatri said:
Please create single file with Aroma support so people can decide what they want to uninstall.
Just a request
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Will try to make something along the lines.
Thanks for the suggestion. :good:
hi sir
I am using Debloat_Light
but the message app is missing
how do i install back missing app which is important like message?
(Edit)
I installed back the app from Google Play
Thank you, your post is really helpful
This is indeed great but if you can add aroma support with this then it would be far better ......
piku2008 said:
This is indeed great but if you can add aroma support with this then it would be far better ......
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Trying to implement it :good:
.A.V.i.n.a.S.h. said:
Trying to implement it :good:
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I'm having problem with multi touch, it's annoying when playing games.
And sometimes my phone took so long to charge. I tried using stock adapter, and ugreen with quick charge 3.0. But still doesn't make any difference. So i think it's software related issue.
Can you make a fix for these problem? Like custom kernel so it can charge faster?
MalikFz said:
I'm having problem with multi touch, it's annoying when playing games.
And sometimes my phone took so long to charge. I tried using stock adapter, and ugreen with quick charge 3.0. But still doesn't make any difference. So i think it's software related issue.
Can you make a fix for these problem? Like custom kernel so it can charge faster?
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I can work on with the help of similar fix used in Pixel phones. A magisk based solution but it will be fixed officially with next OTA containing June security patch so not worth the effort.
Wait for OTA it is android bug.
My phone is stuck on Zenfone Logo and I'm on 311. It's stuck there for about 3 min. and that's not normal, I think.
ginoonggalang said:
My phone is stuck on Zenfone Logo and I'm on 311. It's stuck there for about 3 min. and that's not normal, I think.
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What did you flash .. extreme version or light version ?
.A.V.i.n.a.S.h. said:
List of Apps removed by Extreme Version (Debloat_Extreme.zip) :
All Apps from Light version
Google Keyboard (Needless to say .. you will not be able to factory reset after loosing stock keyboard)
Google Calendar Plugin (You will not be able to use Calendar properly)
Google WebView (You will need Google Chrome Dev for WebView)
Google Chrome
FM Radio
Asus Sound Recorder
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Just out of Curosity, why are you calling WebView, Google Mail(GMAIL), Calendar Plugin (and some more) as bloatware ?
D302Thakur said:
Just out of Curosity, why are you calling WebView, Google Mail(GMAIL), Calendar Plugin (and some more) as bloatware ?
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WebView is just an additional app for me .. I use Chrome Dev which can provide me WebView.
I use Google Inbox and user should have an ability to remove this app.
Calendar plugin is just an addon for people who do not use Google Calendar to keep track of shedules.
It's all personal opinion and most of the apps are available in PlayStore so you have the alternate to install the apps as user apps.
.A.V.i.n.a.S.h. said:
Trying to implement it :good:
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Using this mod with your twrp-flashable ROM (318). Excellent work, really great. Will you implement the aroma-options? Also, i tried using the Google wallpapers app, but i don't even see the 'refresh wallpaper daily option'. Any workaround for that?
shahi.anurag.1989 said:
Using this mod with your twrp-flashable ROM (318). Excellent work, really great. Will you implement the aroma-options? Also, i tried using the Google wallpapers app, but i don't even see the 'refresh wallpaper daily option'. Any workaround for that?
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Thank you for appreciation of the work
Trying to find time for implementing Aroma installer.
The wallpaper issue is due to Live Wallpaper Picker being removed from v305 in the device.
You can use THIS MODULE to fix it.
.A.V.i.n.a.S.h. said:
Thank you for appreciation of the work
Trying to find time for implementing Aroma installer.
The wallpaper issue is due to Live Wallpaper Picker being removed from v305 in the device.
You can use THIS MODULE to fix it.
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thank you very much, appreciate your prompt and useful reply
Thanks a lot. Works on 6gb version too. Usual debloater script. Haven't tried extreme.
Somehow unistalling chrome or something from Root Explorer was breaking things in the OS.
AVinaSh_S said:
This is a flashable zip to delete all unnecessary stock apps using custom recovery.
You must have TWRP/RWRP installed (Guide to achieve this is HERE).
There are two versions (Light/Extreme) so select one which is suitable for you.
This zip is usable for both Stock and Custom ROMs.
Benefits :
More system space (with extreme version I reclaimed 25% i.e. 950MB of space in Root Storage[\B]).
Better battery.
Cleaner app drawer.
List of apps removed by Light Version (Debloat_Light.zip) :
Asus Service Center
Asus Calculator
Bloatware apps (Babe,Lazada,Shopee)
Facebook
Go2Pay
Google Calender
Google Drive
Google Duo
Google Mail
Google Maps
Google Messeging
Google Movies and TV
Google Music
Google Photos
Google Search
Instagram
Redundant wallpapers
YouTube
List of Apps removed by Extreme Version (Debloat_Extreme.zip) :
All Apps from Light version
Google Keyboard (Needless to say .. you will not be able to factory reset after loosing stock keyboard)
Google Calendar Plugin (You will not be able to use Calendar properly)
Google WebView (You will need Google Chrome Dev for WebView)
Google Chrome
FM Radio
Asus Sound Recorder
To install,
Download the suitable version from LIGHT or EXTREME.
Backup Data and everything else necessary.
REMEMBER this is tested on my primary device but the risk is entirely yours if you try this.
I will try to help in case of all issues.
Flash via Recovery (nothing to be cleaned after flash)
Reboot.
If you see any of the above system app in app drawer after flashing this - then it is left due to App updates. You can uninstall them like a regular app and they won't bother you again.
NOTE : 6 GB version is NOT tested.
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Thanks Avinash for this.
Just a polite suggestion - Can you add 1. Google talkback & 2. Google TTS in the script?
Found some more bloatware in /system/priv-app
1. Yandex app.
2. Yandex browser.
Wtf. The package name or anything isn't even showing in Titanium Backup!
akshmau5 said:
Found some more bloatware in /system/priv-app
1. Yandex app.
2. Yandex browser.
Wtf. The package name or anything isn't even showing in Titanium Backup!
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Yes, not active I suppose. Maybe something to do with permissions. Even if you delete it, the folder remains although the contents get deleted
Tianhe said:
Yes, not active I suppose. Maybe something to do with permissions. Even if you delete it, the folder remains although the contents get deleted
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I deleted those folders too via twrp file manager.
Also FM, talkback & google tts.
And 2 more bloatware like Ibook and someother starting with "A".
All the above from either /system/app or system/priv-app.
I lost the ability to paste out of the blue. For example, I open a web page, select a word, copy it, then open google search, a web browser, or a text file and attempt to paste - but the paste option is missing. On Google Search I only see an "auto fill" option of board is enabled.
Tried restarting, no dice. Tried switching keyboard (Board, SwiftKey, or Samsung keyboard) no dice. Have not installed new apps recently. Completely at a loss what may be going on.
Suggestions?
Clear system cache.
Try in safe mode.
Any mew apps or upgrades/updates?
Same happened to me sometime ago. Have you recently themed any apps?
If I remember rightly I'd themed Samsung Notes with Substratum theme engine or something similar, and copy & paste ceased to function .