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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Tried to go to my apps in the Market and keep getting this crap!!!
I get that after a fresh wipe and ROM install. I think it's a matter of Market talking to the phone and reading what apps you do and do not have currently installed.
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Волк said:
I get that after a fresh wipe and ROM install. I think it's a matter of Market talking to the phone and reading what apps you do and do not have currently installed.
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How can I Fix it... I Don't really wanna Reflash a Rom if I Don't have to... Do you know how I can save myself the trouble of Reflashing the Rom?
Have you tried clearing market data?
zelendel said:
Have you tried clearing market data?
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YES! I even Restored a backup through Titanium that I had and it Still Won't let me get to my Installed apps!!
It's Pissin me off, Never had some Bull**** like this happen to me before!!
PMGRANDS said:
YES! I even Restored a backup through Titanium that I had and it Still Won't let me get to my Installed apps!!
It's Pissin me off, Never had some Bull**** like this happen to me before!!
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OK well first relax. Issues like this are common when flashing custom roms. Your best bet is to do a full wipe and then reflash the rom. Also don't restore any system data at all as this can cause issues. Only user apps and data
Reboot! Always helps!
Same here factory reset worked
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That happened to me once. I just rebooted and fell asleep. When I woke up it was fine
Guys I'm Trying everything!! I Reflashed a Rom and it was Working... Then All of a sudden it said Android market process Force closed, then I couldn't get to my apps again. I just reflashed for a Second time and its still Not working...
Also during the Time when i got it working, all the apps I already purchased were asking for me to buy them again! WTF?
Anyone have any other suggestions?
I thought about contacting Google, or whoever the Hell could Restore my user information!
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Tried to go to my apps in the Market and keep getting this crap!!!
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Hi, I know this problem. When you flash a new rom and afterwards apps were installed with a backup tool (e. g. titanium bu) and not with google market directly this error can occur.
When there is one app which was removed from market the error in your screenshot is shown. In my case it was the old version of "cut the rope". To solve this problem it is necessary to remove this link to the market or deinstallation of this app.
As long as there is a mismatch in the app-market-assignment it is also possible that you get the message that apps were not bought.
It is possible to un-link apps using the "rom toolbox pro". As far as I know it is not possible with the free edition.
I would make a nan backup and try to uninstall all apps directly in the market (on your PC not on your cell phone). Afterwards it should be possible to use the market on your cellphone. When something fails you can restore your backup.
Update: when you know which app is the source for your error --> use ur backup again and uninstall just the known erroneous app.
Its a lot of work
BR
kadettilac89 said:
Hi, I know this problem. When you flash a new rom and afterwards apps were installed with a backup tool (e. g. titanium bu) and not with google market directly this error can occur.
When there is one app which was removed from market the error in your screenshot is shown. In my case it was the old version of "cut the rope". To solve this problem it is necessary to remove this link to the market or deinstallation of this app.
As long as there is a mismatch in the app-market-assignment it is also possible that you get the message that apps were not bought.
It is possible to un-link apps using the "rom toolbox pro". As far as I know it is not possible with the free edition.
I would make a nan backup and try to uninstall all apps directly in the market (on your PC not on your cell phone). Afterwards it should be possible to use the market on your cellphone. When something fails you can restore your backup.
Update: when you know which app is the source for your error --> use ur backup again and uninstall just the known erroneous app.
Its a lot of work
BR
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Hey Thanxx Alot man!! It Worked... Tried everything before your advice! Your the Man! Lol...
Okay read the other post about this not using it should I say. What is the best and safest way to remove it ????
Help some of us novice noobs out...
PS. How about the other TWRP I use this on my HOX and it seems to work great without a hitch...
PS. I knew it was ROM that helped me brick my Nitro for sure now...
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Okay read the other post about this not using it should I say. What is the best and safest way to remove it ????
Help some of us novice noobs out...
PS. How about the other TWRP I use this on my HOX and it seems to work great without a hitch...
PS. I knew it was ROM that helped me brick my Nitro for sure now...
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You don't have to remove it just don't use it
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122ninjas said:
You don't have to remove it just don't use it
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Thanks I really do not want to F up this phone for sure... :good:
I thought ROM manager was an app? (Never used it) So if it is, couldn't you use TiBu to remove it? If it's not an app, I would still like to know if it's possible to get rid of, without switching ROMs of course.
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Okay read the other post about this not using it should I say. What is the best and safest way to remove it ????
Help some of us novice noobs out...
PS. How about the other TWRP I use this on my HOX and it seems to work great without a hitch...
PS. I knew it was ROM that helped me brick my Nitro for sure now...
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R you talking about ROM manager the app or the custom recovery (clockworkmod)because u mentioned twrp which is a custom recovery not an app.
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You can use Root Uninstall to remove Rom Manager. As far as CWM, thats a keeper
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You can use Root Uninstall to remove Rom Manager. As far as CWM, thats a keeper
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ROM and CWM are together on my phone it came when I installed CM9.. I have not really used it though just to put in recovery mode. I have installed anything via internal SD from the PC to phone ... As it seemed prior the phone was having an issue so have avoided it. I am thinking just leave it as said and just don't use.
My phone is running smooth and great even battery life over the last couple days has doubled. I was just curious actually if TiBu would be the way to remove it IF I should need to.
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R you talking about ROM manager the app or the custom recovery (clockworkmod)because u mentioned twrp which is a custom recovery not an app.
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CM9 came with ROM and CWM together in one app upon install. I was curious if I should remove through TIBU and then download Goo Manager from the market instead and install that... I just don't want to mess up my phone again as it runs great without a hitch.
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ROM and CWM are together on my phone it came when I installed CM9.. I have not really used it though just to put in recovery mode. I have installed anything via internal SD from the PC to phone ... As it seemed prior the phone was having an issue so have avoided it. I am thinking just leave it as said and just don't use.
My phone is running smooth and great even battery life over the last couple days has doubled. I was just curious actually if TiBu would be the way to remove it IF I should need to.
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Just delete it from /system/app or move it from /system/app to your sd card. This uninstalls it while keeping the apk should you want to use it again.
Simba501 said:
Just delete it from /system/app or move it from /system/app to your sd card. This uninstalls it while keeping the apk should you want to use it again.
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Just do this ^^^ and don't worry about anything.
The phone has absolutely no dependency on rom manager. Neither does your recovery. Cwm operation is independent from rom manager.
In CM9, ROM Manager cannot be uninstalled, but gives you an option to disable it. After that, it won't show up on the Apps Drawer again. That's what I did. If you did install any updates, you have to uninstall all updates and then the disable button will show up to be selected. HTH.
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In CM9, ROM Manager cannot be uninstalled, but gives you an option to disable it. After that, it won't show up on the Apps Drawer again. That's what I did. If you did install any updates, you have to uninstall all updates and then the disable button will show up to be selected. HTH.
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Interesting, the thing is people don't need to totally delete Rom Manager, they just should not use it to avoid major issues.
Wing2468 said:
In CM9, ROM Manager cannot be uninstalled, but gives you an option to disable it. After that, it won't show up on the Apps Drawer again. That's what I did. If you did install any updates, you have to uninstall all updates and then the disable button will show up to be selected. HTH.
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Thanks all.
Disabled and all is running well
I purchased a Razr Maxx with the intention of keeping Gingerbread on the device. This morning I woke up to a reminder to install the update.
I've been searching on google for a method specifically for this model phone to ensure it doesn't happen again, but haven't had much luck.
I am aware wiping the cache will delete the update files, but is there a way to prevent them from even being checked/downloaded??
Appreciate the help.
If using titanium you can just go and freeze the updater 2.3.6
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If using titanium you can just go and freeze the updater 2.3.6
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Thank you for your reply. I thought I remembered something about otacerts.zip, but the only info I can find leads to HTC phones having this app/process.
I will freeze the updater and hope for the best!
Using titanium to freeze the updater works perfectly. You need be rooted of course.
You could just install a nice GB rom.
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You could just install a nice GB rom.
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Any recommendations??! I'm open for a clean install if the product is good.
Hi,
I am currently rooted and froze all verizon updates so it didn't break root a while back. However, I haven't updated my and currently on andriod version 4.2.2.
I would like to finally update my phone to 4.4.2 but not sure how to go about it. If I take the verizon update, will I lose root still? Or what is the best method to update?
Thanks in advance
Best method is a matter of taste... And also depends on your base. mdk? Me7? Mdk sell phone buy a new one ..
I prefer using the no wipe tar files to update with. Benefit is that you keep your data, and in one shot you go straight to the most current update. Downside is you must download some software and use a PC. Others prefer to take each OTA one at a time. It's slow but "official" so if your on MDK you would download and update about 5 times.
Yes you will loose root,.. But towelroot works for NC5
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Batttie said:
Best method is a matter of taste... And also depends on your base. mdk? Me7? Mdk sell phone buy a new one ..
I prefer using the no wipe tar files to update with. Benefit is that you keep your data, and in one shot you go straight to the most current update. Downside is you must download some software and use a PC. Others prefer to take each OTA one at a time. It's slow but "official" so if your on MDK you would download and update about 5 times.
Yes you will loose root,.. But towelroot works for NC5
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Thanks for the quick reply Batttie... What data will I lose? and is there anyway to keep my set-up? I have titanium backup as well as safestrap.
If you're on Verizon and MDK baseband, maybe you should flash this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2721118
Looks a lot easier to me - what does everyone else think? Personally I wouldn't give up my MDK baseband for anything!
usualsuspec said:
Hi,
I am currently rooted and froze all verizon updates so it didn't break root a while back. However, I haven't updated my and currently on andriod version 4.2.2.
I would like to finally update my phone to 4.4.2 but not sure how to go about it. If I take the verizon update, will I lose root still? Or what is the best method to update?
Thanks in advance
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if you're on MDK you NEED TO KEEP IT. I can't stress enough how important that bootloader is. NEVER TAKE AN OTA ON MDK.
If you're on ME7 or newer then yeah you could OTA. you'll lose root but your data will be salvaged. i think you have to go to 4.3 before 4.4 so that's a thing
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if you're on MDK you NEED TO KEEP IT. I can't stress enough how important that bootloader is. NEVER TAKE AN OTA ON MDK.
If you're on ME7 or newer then yeah you could OTA. you'll lose root but your data will be salvaged. i think you have to go to 4.3 before 4.4 so that's a thing
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Right now I am 4.2.2 ME7 so what you are saying is that I can take the OTA, lose root but not lose data? And easily re-root using towelroot?
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Right now I am 4.2.2 ME7 so what you are saying is that I can take the OTA, lose root but not lose data? And easily re-root using towelroot?
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yup
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yup
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Hope someone can answer this as well, I believe I froze the OTA updates through tibu but I cannot figure out what I did. Does anyone know what file would have been frozen to stop receiving updates?
usualsuspec said:
Hope someone can answer this as well, I believe I froze the OTA updates through tibu but I cannot figure out what I did. Does anyone know what file would have been frozen to stop receiving updates?
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Look to see if these two files are frozen/disabled: FWUpgrade.apk and SDM.apk
This one could be frozen as well: fota.client.apk
Joe_6pak said:
Look to see if these two files are frozen/disabled: FWUpgrade.apk and SDM.apk
This one could be frozen as well: fota.client.apk
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I like seeing people that ask a lot of qurations come back and help other people out. It's far too rare in the xda community these days. :thumbsup:
First I wanted to thank everyone for their responses, I was able to unfreeze the OTA. However, I am now currently on MI1 and every time I try and update via OTA , I get a "failed" message with the Android guy on his back.
Any idea how I can get this update?
Same thing hapenned to me. I fixed this by unrooting and factory reseting my s4 and it updated without any problems
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UnlinkedEnergy said:
Same thing hapenned to me. I fixed this by unrooting and factory reseting my s4 and it updated without any problems
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Did you lose everything when doing a factory reset?
Yup, factory resetting deletes user data and the internal memory. If you have an sd card then you can transfer your files onto there so it is not lost in the process
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First I wanted to thank everyone for their responses, I was able to unfreeze the OTA. However, I am now currently on MI1 and every time I try and update via OTA , I get a "failed" message with the Android guy on his back.
Any idea how I can get this update?
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Same issue many of us have had with ota.
Some where along the line, and a system app has changed. If all the system apps aren't perfect, it will fail during ota.
Since you don't really know which app is causing it, the only way to update via ota is by doing a factory reset.
This will restore all the system apps back to normal, and then you can ota. It will wipe everything.
Use Tibu to save your apps and data, change the back up location to the extsdcard. Backup your texts and call logs using Smsbackup from the play store. And move anything on the emulated sdcard0 slot of the phone back to the extsdcard.
If your using a custom launcher like Nova, you can save your home screens to the sdcard as well and fully restore after you reroot.
If you don't have a custom launcher, and just take screen shots of your home screens, you can use those to remind you of your layouts.
Its not as complicated as it seems, and shouldn't take very long over decent wifi.
But a factory reset (through the phone, and not a custom recovery) will wipe the internal storage, so make sure everything is on the external sdcard.
May I ask which "Smsbackup" you recommend?
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Same issue many of us have had with ota.
Some where along the line, and a system app has changed. If all the system apps aren't perfect, it will fail during ota.
Since you don't really know which app is causing it, the only way to update via ota is by doing a factory reset.
This will restore all the system apps back to normal, and then you can ota. It will wipe everything.
Use Tibu to save your apps and data, change the back up location to the extsdcard. Backup your texts and call logs using Smsbackup from the play store. And move anything on the emulated sdcard0 slot of the phone back to the extsdcard.
If your using a custom launcher like Nova, you can save your home screens to the sdcard as well and fully restore after you reroot.
If you don't have a custom launcher, and just take screen shots of your home screens, you can use those to remind you of your layouts.
Its not as complicated as it seems, and shouldn't take very long over decent wifi.
But a factory reset (through the phone, and not a custom recovery) will wipe the internal storage, so make sure everything is on the external sdcard.
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Hi & Thanks for the quick step-by-step,
May I ask which specific "Smsbackup" app from the play store you recommend? (a link? Or name the developer or whatever?) I want to jump up from 4.2.2 rooted as well and I already have Titanium Backup PRO, but when I searched the Play Store for "Smsbackup" I got a load of results
(Actually, unless I'm incredibly dense and have missed a memo, I practically ALWAYS have trouble selecting apps from Google Play. I find the search results to be rubbish and even knowing the app name unhelpful because of the copy-cat namers who seem to flood the store with wannabe crap that just sounds like what you're looking for. Hope I'm wrong about this and there's actually a correct way to find what you want there. Would hate to think Google is suddenly incapable of conducting simple search functions well. *lol*)
Anyway, thanks in advance if you can help me backup my txts and call logs. That really would be a great assist. BTW, do you know, will the resulting backups contain attached pictures, and etc., for the txt threads?
Best regards,
Joe C.
TiBu can backup and restore all your SMS and MMS messages complete with the pictures as well as your call log.
Can someone upload the "App Updates" app? I need to redownload a few apps and i cant find them anywhere and a system update didnt restore them.. would a factory reset restore all missing apps?
Or if someone can upload calandar, email, keyboard, word suggestions, tasks storage, and lg home for me pleaseeeee.
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Can someone upload the "App Updates" app? I need to redownload a few apps and i cant find them anywhere and a system update didnt restore them.. would a factory reset restore all missing apps?
Or if someone can upload calandar, email, keyboard, word suggestions, tasks storage, and lg home for me pleaseeeee.
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Hence one reason why debloating is very suspect in the first place. You find you miss stuff removed...
* If you debloated with one of the package remover apps, yes factory reset will put everything back.
* If you removed with ADB, you have to flash stock KDZ with LGUP to restore everything.
In the future, if you have bootloader unlock and root, you can use Titanium Backup to safely freeze whatever you don't want. Unfreeze if you have problems. That's safer than the "package" removers.
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Hence one reason why debloating is very suspect in the first place. You find you miss stuff removed...
* If you debloated with one of the package remover apps, yes factory reset will put everything back.
* If you removed with ADB, you have to flash stock KDZ with LGUP to restore everything.
In the future, if you have bootloader unlock and root, you can use Titanium Backup to safely freeze whatever you don't want. Unfreeze if you have problems. That's safer than the "package" removers.
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I also go the safe route by freezing apps with Titanium.. but is there any difference performance wise by actually removing apps? Thanks
Yea i know how it goes. I kindve gave up on root for the v30 as i have tmobile n just updated again. Went the adb route ;__;
But since you guys are rooted would be nice of you to take 2 mins out your day and upload the files i need since its easier when rooted [emoji24][emoji24].
If i cant get them ill just flash kdz i guess. Im trying to release themes this week n need those files to see what im doing as i dont have them on my phone
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Mehhh thanks anyways. Ill start from scratch -__-
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brolic925t said:
Mehhh thanks anyways. Ill start from scratch -__-
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Nothing's wrong with debloating, just make sure to evaluate the importance of each thing you get rid of and ask yourself "Do I really need this or will I later on?".
Here's a XDA thread of safe items to debloat with some description of what they are.
I debloated correctly.. just need those apps to finish my themes i wanted to release this week.
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