I was debating on whether or not this was a device-specific issue or just snapchat being a poopy app, but I think I saw Giga mention this in the thread about Tigerhoods' TWRP backup so I'm inclined to believe this is a z3v-specific issue.
Well, either way, I can't get past login on Snapchat, on my rooted 5.1.1 z3v. Did the whole nine yards-- un/reinstall, remove app data, even went so far as factory resetting, all to no avail. Password is correct cause I've reset it to something I remember... Anyone know why this could be happening, and is there a fix for it? Thanks in advance.
(I'm running Tigerhoods' flashable, haven't gone up to the build with the messages fix yet. If that fixes it, I'm about to look like a massive dummy... But it wouldn't hurt to be sure, right?)
It's a security thing with Snapchat, the same with how Android Pay doesn't work. If it involves money, then the devs don't want the risk of rooting to be an issue for customers in having some hacking crisis.
I don't even know why Snapchat went that way, but I haven't been able to use Snapchat for months. It's also backwards too being an issue on the Z3v since my brother's HTC One M8 is rooted and bootloader unlocked, but can use Snapchat perfectly fine.
Do you have xposed installed? If so uninstall it then login to snapchat. Reinstall xposed..
snootched said:
Do you have xposed installed? If so uninstall it then login to snapchat. Reinstall xposed..
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Just the installer or the whole framework itself?
I'd like to make sure this actually works instead of being just a throwaway answer because reinstalling xposed to no avail would be really aggravating considering what I've done to try and fix this so far...
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shinkins said:
Just the installer or the whole framework itself?
I'd like to make sure this actually works instead of being just a throwaway answer because reinstalling xposed to no avail would be really aggravating considering what I've done to try and fix this so far...
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Just use the zip to uninstall the framework in recovery, wipe cache, reboot, install snapchat, login. Once you are logged in you can go back into recovery and flash xposed framework. You don't have to remove any of your apps for xposed. It worked for me. It also worked with android pay.
snootched said:
Just use the zip to uninstall the framework in recovery, wipe cache, reboot, install snapchat, login. Once you are logged in you can go back into recovery and flash xposed framework. You don't have to remove any of your apps for xposed. It worked for me. It also worked with android pay.
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It wasn't quite as effective for Android Pay but it did work for Snapchat. Thanks a ton!
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shinkins said:
it wasn't quite as effective for android pay but it did work for snapchat. Thanks a ton!
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No problem
The problem is actually about google play services. If you disable the permissions of google play services app, snapchat won't work.
Sounds simple, and it probably is, but could someone walk me through the uninstallation process? The "uninstall" button in the app is gray (can't click it) and I can't find the zip mentioned.
Also, would all of this have something to do why the snapchat beta can't be accessed?
TracerBullitt said:
Sounds simple, and it probably is, but could someone walk me through the uninstallation process? The "uninstall" button in the app is gray (can't click it) and I can't find the zip mentioned.
Also, would all of this have something to do why the snapchat beta can't be accessed?
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Get the appropriate unistaller zip from here
Flash it, wipe cache & dalvik, reboot, login to SC, once logged in, reboot back to recovery and flash xposed framework zip again, wipe cache & dalvik, reboot.
Everything should be fine.
Remember, if you log out from SC , you'll have to do all this again.
Its Xposed. It wont let you login if you have it. You need to uninstall xposed framework and installer and then install snapchat and login. Then just make a titanium backup. If you switch ROMs, you can just install it without any issues.
Also what worked for me is to take a backup of Snapchat in Titanium Backup with it's data (when you're logged in) and then when you restore from TB with data on a rooted phone and/or with xposed you should be logged in when you open it. Not sure if they will work this out, but has worked for me for a while (didn't even realise Snapchat had blocked xposed and root for months after they did it because of this).
So avoids all this uninstall / reinstall of xposed and saves you time
I did the same technique with android pay, but yea, no dice. Has anyone else been able to get this feature back? Kinda ironic with the 2gb deal Verizon has going right now...
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I followed the uninstall xposed and login then reinstall method. I also use rootcloak which I tried before uninstalling xposed. It worked for me.
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I originally got gapps installed using Android Cowboy method, but I get those popup windows about google services stopping etc..
Is there any way to fix that?
I am rooted now on 14.3.2 or so.
Install the framework
wave_sailor said:
I originally got gapps installed using Android Cowboy method, but I get those popup windows about google services stopping etc..
Is there any way to fix that?
I am rooted now on 14.3.2 or so.
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After installing the framework, install the hdxexposed and activate it, it should do the trick.
Seanichigo said:
After installing the framework, install the hdxexposed and activate it, it should do the trick.
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Maybe not. If you try to run GAPPS before installing Xposed & the module, if muffs things up. You may need to start over & make sure you have HDXposed up & running before installing play.
wave_sailor said:
I originally got gapps installed using Android Cowboy method, but I get those popup windows about google services stopping etc..
Is there any way to fix that?
I am rooted now on 14.3.2 or so.
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u shud follow this thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2787813
wave_sailor said:
I originally got gapps installed using Android Cowboy method, but I get those popup windows about google services stopping etc..
Is there any way to fix that?
I am rooted now on 14.3.2 or so.
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Mine did the same thing. I factory reset and installed xposed framework and hdxposed module on my tablet without safe strap as I do not like how it has to resend info etc. Do that at your own risk cause if something goes horribly wrong it isn't easy to recover.
Greenify doesnt working with xposed module....not all xperimental features....i mean boost mode...running lollipop5.0.2
Did it work before? Have you donated? You have root and the correct Xposed framework installed? Is Greenify enabled in Xposed and have you rebooted? etc etc etc
tnsmani said:
Did it work before? Have you donated? You have root and the correct Xposed framework installed? Is Greenify enabled in Xposed and have you rebooted? etc etc etc
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I download cracked apk
reeeju said:
I download cracked apk
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You have some nerve, reporting it here.
Ok...working now...latest stable apk2.6.2
reeeju said:
I download cracked apk
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Proud of yourself? Don't expect any help here.
Oh come on people ... Haven't you ever used a crack??
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Its working nicely with all experimental features through xposed.....nd all donation package features...����������������??
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A Couple Issues
I will tag onto the need help thread here and hope someone is familiar with these issues. I have Greenify and the donation package installed. I have had it working well before. Now when I open Greenify I get only the screen that lets you select the mode and the experimental features.
I uninstalled it via TiBU and reinstalled the backup with the same result. I uninstalled via TiBU (could not uninstall via the Android App Mgr. It was grayed out. I reinstalled via the play store - had to do via PC because I can't install from the phone for some reason. I get the same result. Only can see the single screen. Also, Greenify is not asking for root and does not show as having root permission in SuperSU (2.49) . I have rebooted, wiped cache and dalvik, and still have the same issue.
Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks
Smithfolk4 said:
I will tag onto the need help thread here and hope someone is familiar with these issues. I have Greenify and the donation package installed. I have had it working well before. Now when I open Greenify I get only the screen that lets you select the mode and the experimental features.
I uninstalled it via TiBU and reinstalled the backup with the same result. I uninstalled via TiBU (could not uninstall via the Android App Mgr. It was grayed out. I reinstalled via the play store - had to do via PC because I can't install from the phone for some reason. I get the same result. Only can see the single screen. Also, Greenify is not asking for root and does not show as having root permission in SuperSU (2.49) . I have rebooted, wiped cache and dalvik, and still have the same issue.
Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks
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Which version of greenify r u using now...cos here all working fine in my moto g2
reeeju said:
Which version of greenify r u using now...cos here all working fine in my moto g2
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I have version 2.6.2. It had been working in the past. It would sometimes get stuck on the same screen, but I could always get it to go to the main screen for hibernating by reopening.
I installed 2.7 Beta 2 and got the hibernate screen. Then when I rebooted it went back to the same problem.
I figured out that I had to remove administrative rights to uninstall, so I did that, uninstalled, reinstalled 2.7 beta 2 and it asked for admin rights and has them, but still I cannot access the hibernate screen after rebooting. So it seems to work okay until I reboot. I am running the latest Xposed for LP 5.0. I also uninstalled and reinstalled from the play store 2.6.2 (via PC) and I could not access it either through exposed or through the app drawer. I then enabled Greenify in Xposed and rebooted and still it is the same. I may have to remove and reinstall Xposed.
Smithfolk4 said:
I have version 2.6.2. It had been working in the past. It would sometimes get stuck on the same screen, but I could always get it to go to the main screen for hibernating by reopening.
I installed 2.7 Beta 2 and got the hibernate screen. Then when I rebooted it went back to the same problem.
I figured out that I had to remove administrative rights to uninstall, so I did that, uninstalled, reinstalled 2.7 beta 2 and it asked for admin rights and has them, but still I cannot access the hibernate screen after rebooting. So it seems to work okay until I reboot. I am running the latest Xposed for LP 5.0. I also uninstalled and reinstalled from the play store 2.6.2 (via PC) and I could not access it either through exposed or through the app drawer. I then enabled Greenify in Xposed and rebooted and still it is the same. I may have to remove and reinstall Xposed.
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Download and install 2.6.2....tick in module list....reboot.....open greenify..select boost mode...selinux status permissive...do a soft reboot.....
Smithfolk4 said:
I will tag onto the need help thread here and hope someone is familiar with these issues. I have Greenify and the donation package installed. I have had it working well before. Now when I open Greenify I get only the screen that lets you select the mode and the experimental features.
Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks
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Go to SETTINGS>Device Administrators and uncheck Greenify. Then to SETTINGS>Accessibility and switch off Greenify. Then uninstall Greenify the usual way, not through TiBu. Reboot.
Then try to install Greenify from Play Store or download the apk and install. Enable Greenify in Xposed. Enable Greenify in Device Administrators and Accessibility. Reboot, not soft reboot.
Then open Greenify and see whether you are able to access all the features.
You have root and Xposed, I hope.
Thanks
reeeju said:
Download and install 2.6.2....tick in module list....reboot.....open greenify..select boost mode...selinux status permissive...do a soft reboot.....
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I decided to reflash the ROM. Will see how it goes.
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tnsmani said:
Go to SETTINGS>Device Administrators and uncheck Greenify. Then to SETTINGS>Accessibility and switch off Greenify. Then uninstall Greenify the usual way, not through TiBu. Reboot.
Then try to install Greenify from Play Store or download the apk and install. Enable Greenify in Xposed. Enable Greenify in Device Administrators and Accessibility. Reboot, not soft reboot.
Then open Greenify and see whether you are able to access all the features.
You have root and Xposed, I hope.
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Reflashed the ROM. Had other strange stuff going on.
Okay I've flashed cm13 rom on my Redmi Note 3 Pro along with SuperSU and Lazyflasher (this was my first time doing this) and now when I attempt to login to snapchat it says temporarily failed but it keeps repeating the same error. Now, casper works fine but I would like to have the ability to access normal snapchat if I choose to. Anyone have any advice or fixes?
I just installed xposed framework not long after this if that information is relevant. So, it was still producing an error even though I did not have xposed installed.
Same problem
Although i uninstalled
Xposed
Xposed framework
Snapchat and downloaded it from play store
Vaet said:
Okay I've flashed
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If you've not tried xposed uninstaller.zip thn flash it with recovery *(even if you don't have xposed)* , rebbot, Clear snapchat app data, Force stop it. And try logging in again.
You have to disable Xposed then login into snapchat then enable Xposed
I just had the same problem but I have never ever installed xposed on my phone before only casper.
Is there any way to log into snapchat without unrooting my phone?
clownage said:
I just had the same problem but I have never ever installed xposed on my phone before only casper.
Is there any way to log into snapchat without unrooting my phone?
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Same problem for me
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Hi all, my SM-G9280 still cannot log into Snapchat. I've rooted the phone (since it doesn't come with Google Play Services). The android vers is 6.0.1 and Baseband is G9280ZCU2BPK1.
My phone is Chinese so it does not come with Google Play Services, and I have to root to get it.
I've tried :
1) RootCloak + Cydia Substrate. Doesn't work for some reason.
2) Xposed + Root Cloak. Installing the xposed framework crashes my phone and causes a bootloop. Recoverable by flashing the stock ROM and resetting phone though.
(EDIT: Xposed + Root Cloak does work now, I've added Snapchat to the list of root-hide apps, but it still does not allow me to log into Snapchat.)
3) Unrooting and Rerooting. Unrooting removes Google Play Services along with the root and Snapchat does not work if Google Play Services is not present.
I would try Titanium Backup with Snapchat except I don't have a second android device avaliable.
Is there any other solutions that I can do to log into Snapchat?
Can someone help me? Please?
Bump, can someone please help me?
Bumped again... Please someone help me with this issue.
First off why would removing root remove Google play services? This is not how this works. From the looks of it you have a china based device that didn't come with Google stuff installed. Take care of that first. Then root after.
Yeah, I have to root in order to get Google stuff.
As far as I know for my device there is no way to get Google Play Services other than rooting.
bionic_mike said:
Yeah, I have to root in order to get Google stuff.
As far as I know for my device there is no way to get Google Play Services other than rooting.
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Well then I would root get the Google stuff and unroot. As they are not connected you should be able to pull it off.
I tried that. But as soon as I unroot Google Play Services dissapears and when I unroot using SuperSU it causes a bootloop, which is solvable by flashing the custom ROM,
So that doesn't work. Or am I doing something wrong with the unrooting process?
bionic_mike said:
I tried that. But as soon as I unroot Google Play Services dissapears and when I unroot using SuperSU it causes a bootloop, which is solvable by flashing the custom ROM,
So that doesn't work. Or am I doing something wrong with the unrooting process?
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You are doing something wrong along the way. If you have a custom rom then you should have a custom recovery as well. At That point all you have to do is flash the rom and a gapps package. Dont flash any root apps. If they are built into the rom then that may be a bit harder to deal with.
I don't have a custom rom...
The way I got Google Play Services and Google Play to work is I rooted, then used a third-party app (Not OpenGApps) to install Google Play Services, the framework, and everything else.
I still have my stock rom, it's just rooted and has google play services that's all.
The fix is easy. Just grab another phone that is rooted but without Xposed Framework, you install SC and login. After login do a backup of the app with Titanium backup then move the backup to you Note 5/Galaxy s6+ and do a restore of the app's data (data has log in token). That's all ?
Now, if you don't own another phone then you have have to install stock ROM, then log in to your SC using the stock ROM without any modding (rooting) yet. After login root the phone and do a backup with Titanium backup. You can restore your Login data anytime after doing the backup. That's all.
I think that the problem with the log in may be because of the Knox counter in the ROM being triggered. Hope it's works for you. I use this exact method to fix the log in issue.
luisoriera said:
The fix is easy. Just grab another phone that is rooted but without Xposed Framework, you install SC and login. After login do a backup of the app with Titanium backup then move the backup to you Note 5/Galaxy s6+ and do a restore of the app's data (data has log in token). That's all
Now, if you don't own another phone then you have have to install stock ROM, then log in to your SC using the stock ROM without any modding (rooting) yet. After login root the phone and do a backup with Titanium backup. You can restore your Login data anytime after doing the backup. That's all.
I think that the problem with the log in may be because of the Knox counter in the ROM being triggered. Hope it's works for you. I use this exact method to fix the log in issue.
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Read the OP.
I don't have another phone to do Titanium Backup.
When I install Stock ROM, Google Play Services and Framework is not installed therefore Snapchat doesn't work.
Would clearing EVERYTHING, then flashing Stock ROM, then getting OpenGApps help? Because if so then I can do that except i do not know how to setup OpenGApps...
Okay, so I got TWRP then flashed TWRP, then got OpenGApps to get Google Play Services.
I then unrooted but it took away Google Play Services and everything as well. I can't login to Snapchat.
Am I still doing something wrong here?
Bump, posted this on a couple of other forums and no one has replied with a solution
Someone help solve please
Bump.
Bump, I've been able to somehow install Xposed and root cloak. I've added Snapchat to the list to hide the root from the app, but it still won't let me log in.
Bump.
Bump.
did you ever get it to work? ?
Cryslin111 said:
did you ever get it to work? ?
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Nope
I've posted this in several other forums and no one has helped me, or at least provided a solution.
I know I can download new apps and make them the default but what I am wondering is if I could completely delete some of the stock/bundled apps that come with the phone with different versions.
For example, instead of Huawei's Contacts or Dialer or SMS applications, I want to use the Google provided ones (assuming they are compatible)
[Google Play URL]/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.dialer
[Google Play URL]/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.contacts
[Google Play URL]/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging
Is this do-able? If so, how?
I am using the US version of Honor 8 that has been unlocked and rooted and running Android 6.0, if that matters.
YaddaSwamy said:
I know I can download new apps and make them the default but what I am wondering is if I could completely delete some of the stock/bundled apps that come with the phone with different versions.
For example, instead of Huawei's Contacts or Dialer or SMS applications, I want to use the Google provided ones (assuming they are compatible)
[Google Play URL]/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.dialer
[Google Play URL]/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.contacts
[Google Play URL]/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging
Is this do-able? If so, how?
I am using the US version of Honor 8 that has been unlocked and rooted and running Android 6.0, if that matters.
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U can for some apps. This is there in EMUI 5.0. I'm not really sure about EMUI 4 becoz I updated to EMUI 5.0 the day I got my phone.
Good luck!
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You need to be rooted to delete system apps and replace them with ones you download.
SolarisSixth said:
You need to be rooted to delete system apps and replace them with ones you download.
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Do you have any instructions on how to do so? Or can you point me to where I can find them?
My phone is rooted, so if I can do it, I would love to.
ayush rao said:
U can for some apps. This is there in EMUI 5.0. I'm not really sure about EMUI 4 becoz I updated to EMUI 5.0 the day I got my phone.
Good luck!
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There is something similar in EMUI 4 as well but all that does is make a new app the default. It doesn't get rid of the bundled apps from the system.
What I want to do is get rid of them completely from the system, so that there are no traces of them.
YaddaSwamy said:
I know I can download new apps and make them the default but what I am wondering is if I could completely delete some of the stock/bundled apps that come with the phone with different versions. Is this do-able? If so, how?
I am using the US version of Honor 8 that has been unlocked and rooted and running Android 6.0, if that matters
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Install Magisk 11.1 from your custom recovery (11.1 is the only one that works right now).
Flash the linked zip from your custom recovery
This is a Magisk module I created to replace the Dialer, Messages, Calendar, and Contacts with the Google versions. It also replaces the stock Gallery with QuickPic. Like any other Magisk module, if you want to go back to stock, just disable the module and reboot.
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B0zE1Kk8sIB6LU55Rm5POF9pV1U
Telperion said:
Install Magisk 11.1 from your custom recovery (11.1 is the only one that works right now).
Flash the linked zip from your custom recovery
This is a Magisk module I created to replace the Dialer, Messages, Calendar, and Contacts with the Google versions. It also replaces the stock Gallery with QuickPic. Like any other Magisk module, if you want to go back to stock, just disable the module and reboot.
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B0zE1Kk8sIB6LU55Rm5POF9pV1U
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Awesome! This is exactly what I was looking for. :good:
I don't know much about Magisk but is this compatible with any version of Honor 8? Or is limited to specific models? I have the US version (FRD-L04 running Android 6.0).
Also how easy is to modify this? For example, instead of using QuickPic, I would like to use Google Photos. I would also like to replace the Calculator, Clock, Email apps with the Google versions. Is that (easily) do-able?
YaddaSwamy said:
Awesome! This is exactly what I was looking for. :good:
I don't know much about Magisk but is this compatible with any version of Honor 8? Or is limited to specific models? I have the US version (FRD-L04 running Android 6.0).
Also how easy is to modify this? For example, instead of using QuickPic, I would like to use Google Photos. I would also like to replace the Calculator, Clock, Email apps with the Google versions. Is that (easily) do-able?
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To answer your question, I'll give a brief answer on what Magisk does. Magisk stores all the mods to /system/ in a disk image on the /data/ partition. It injects itself early in the boot process to mount the Magisk image and mount/symlink the mods over top of your /system/ partition. This allows the end user to effectively modify /system/, without actually modifying /system/ -- the actual underlying stock files are untouched.
Conceptually this mod is compatible with all Honor 8 models -- at worst, it will add the Google versions in addition to the stock versions. In my zip I mount the new versions over top of the Huawei stock apps which is what "replaces" them.
It's pretty easily do-able to mod the zip. Just follow the instructions in config.sh and you should be good to go. Install App Inspector from the Play Store to find the install directory of the system apps you want to replace -- either in /system/app/ or /system/priv-app/ and note what they're named. From there, just drop the APK's you want into the proper folder in the zip, update the REPLACE directories as needed in the config, and then load it into Magisk. If a stock app you're replacing has library folders inside the app directory, you have to explicitly name that folder in config.sh so that it mounts over the entire folder instead of a merge-mount.
You may not be able to replace the stock Email client though since I think that will break the email intent service. But worst case scenario, just toggle your module off and keep editing it until it works the way you want. In the case of system apps that aren't tightly integrated, like the Calculator, I'd recommend just mounting a blank folder over top of the system app (essentially disabling it) and then installing your preferred calculator from the Play Store (RealCalc is what I use).
YaddaSwamy said:
There is something similar in EMUI 4 as well but all that does is make a new app the default. It doesn't get rid of the bundled apps from the system.
What I want to do is get rid of them completely from the system, so that there are no traces of them.
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Aren't u rooted? Then just install titanium backup and uninstall the system apps.
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ayush rao said:
Aren't u rooted? Then just install titanium backup and uninstall the system apps.
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Kind of new to the rooting/tweaking scene, so I wasn't aware I had other options. I went through most of the threads in the Honor 8 forum and there weren't a lot of mentions of how to uninstall the system apps. That's what led me to ask the question in the first place.
Titanium Backup looks cool. What would the benefit be between using Titanium Backup vs. Magisk?
YaddaSwamy said:
Kind of new to the rooting/tweaking scene, so I wasn't aware I had other options. I went through most of the threads in the Honor 8 forum and there weren't a lot of mentions of how to uninstall the system apps. That's what led me to ask the question in the first place.
Titanium Backup looks cool. What would the benefit be between using Titanium Backup vs. Magisk?
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See titanium backup and Magisk r 2 completely different things.
So using Magisk u can use a module which can help u but if u want to edit it it gets complex. Magisk is like SuperSU on steroids. So it's main function is to provide root without modifying system so that Safetynet is bypassed. It also provides system-less modules to get more functionality.
Titanium backup is an app which can perform various functions with root access. Like backing up apps and their data or uninstalling system ones or moving apps to the SD card etc.
But if all u want is to uninstall system apps and if u already have SuperSU then just install this app: https://goo.gl/hK4n5H
It will simply uninstall the applications u select. Also once u uninstall the apps reboot ur phone.
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ayush rao said:
See titanium backup and Magisk r 2 completely different things.
So using Magisk u can use a module which can help u but if u want to edit it it gets complex. Magisk is like SuperSU on steroids. So it's main function is to provide root without modifying system so that Safetynet is bypassed. It also provides system-less modules to get more functionality.
Titanium backup is an app which can perform various functions with root access. Like backing up apps and their data or uninstalling system ones or moving apps to the SD card etc.
But if all u want is to uninstall system apps and if u already have SuperSU then just install this app: https://goo.gl/hK4n5H
It will simply uninstall the applications u select. Also once u uninstall the apps reboot ur phone.
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Awesome. Thanks for the info! This is the first time I've looked at rooting/tweaking my phone, so I am learning a lot in a short time. :good:
Anyways, my intent is to have as close to a stock ROM as possible and until the custom ROMs stabilize, I thought I could get rid of the stock apps (such as Clock, Contacts, Dialer, etc.) and replace them with the Google version from the Play Store. Secondly, I also wanted to get rid of the unnecessary Google stuff and flash OpenGApps just to have the bare minimum.
For the first, @Telperion gave a Magisk module that he had written for himself to do exactly that but based on what you described, it sounds like I could just install Titanium Backup and uninstall those apps myself. That might be easier to do.
For the second part, there was a script @ganeshbiyer wrote to uninstall all the Google apps (https://forum.xda-developers.com/ho...-apps-list-t3521225/post71093292#post71093292) but I couldn't get it to work. But if I understand you correctly, I should be able to do that with Titanium Backup as well.
YaddaSwamy said:
Awesome. Thanks for the info! This is the first time I've looked at rooting/tweaking my phone, so I am learning a lot in a short time. :good:
Anyways, my intent is to have as close to a stock ROM as possible and until the custom ROMs stabilize, I thought I could get rid of the stock apps (such as Clock, Contacts, Dialer, etc.) and replace them with the Google version from the Play Store. Secondly, I also wanted to get rid of the unnecessary Google stuff and flash OpenGApps just to have the bare minimum.
For the first, @Telperion gave a Magisk module that he had written for himself to do exactly that but based on what you described, it sounds like I could just install Titanium Backup and uninstall those apps myself. That might be easier to do.
For the second part, there was a script @ganeshbiyer wrote to uninstall all the Google apps (https://forum.xda-developers.com/ho...apps-list-t3521225/post71093292#post71093292) but I couldn't get it to work. But if I understand you correctly, I should be able to do that with Titanium Backup as well.
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Yup all can be done with Titanium Backup.
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TB fully removes/replaces the apps -- this might be desirable, but might not be. It's hard to go back and forth between the two once you uninstall.
Magisk mounts over top of the old ones so you get all the benefit without any actual changes to /system/ -- this is more flexible and more desirable for some users.
Personally, I think Magisk and other systemless mods are the future of custom tweaks so I'd suggest that if you think you'll be a tinkerer, learn Magisk modules and do it that way. Ultimately though it's preference.
Telperion said:
Install Magisk 11.1 from your custom recovery (11.1 is the only one that works right now).
Flash the linked zip from your custom recovery
This is a Magisk module I created to replace the Dialer, Messages, Calendar, and Contacts with the Google versions. It also replaces the stock Gallery with QuickPic. Like any other Magisk module, if you want to go back to stock, just disable the module and reboot.
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B0zE1Kk8sIB6LU55Rm5POF9pV1U
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Hey @Telperion,
I ran this module and it seemed to work OK for the most part. The Dialer, Messages, Calendar and Contacts all updated properly. But QuickPic doesn't seem to work though. I see that it's installed but when I try to open the app, it just closes and takes me back to the home screen. Any ideas on what might have happened?
YaddaSwamy said:
Hey @Telperion,
I ran this module and it seemed to work OK for the most part. The Dialer, Messages, Calendar and Contacts all updated properly. But QuickPic doesn't seem to work though. I see that it's installed but when I try to open the app, it just closes and takes me back to the home screen. Any ideas on what might have happened?
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Strange, that happened to me in the first version of my zip, I set it as a merge-mod and for some reason the existing libraries in the /Gallery2/ folder cause QuickPic to crash. When I set it to 'overwrite' /system/priv-app/Gallery2 which made the libraries disappear, then QuickPic launched normally.
Do you have QuickPic currently installed from the Play Store? If so, uninstall first.
Update: Looked over the zip, it looks good. Try downloading and flashing the mod again, perhaps from Recovery this time (if you added from UI the first go-round). Let me know how that goes.
Telperion said:
Strange, that happened to me in the first version of my zip, I set it as a merge-mod and for some reason the existing libraries in the /Gallery2/ folder cause QuickPic to crash. When I set it to 'overwrite' /system/priv-app/Gallery2 which made the libraries disappear, then QuickPic launched normally.
Do you have QuickPic currently installed from the Play Store? If so, uninstall first.
Update: Looked over the zip, it looks good. Try downloading and flashing the mod again, perhaps from Recovery this time (if you added from UI the first go-round). Let me know how that goes.
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No, I don't have QuickPic installed from the store. I ran the update on the stock device, before I even set up by Google account on it. And I did flash it from TWRP recovery, so I don't believe that is the issue either. But I'll try again and let you know if it works.