I have an empty folder in my app drawer (first icon in the screenshot). I can't seem to add items to it or delete it by dragging it to the trash. Any ideas?
So when you hit menu it won't let you uninstall it? Boot into recovery and wipe cache and dalvik.
crawrj said:
So when you hit menu it won't let you uninstall it? Boot into recovery and wipe cache and dalvik.
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Seriously?! That seems pretty extreme. This phone isn't rooted or anything, absolutely stock.
NinjaFish said:
Seriously?! That seems pretty extreme. This phone isn't rooted or anything, absolutely stock.
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Not sure how clearing the cache and dalvik is extreme. I do that dozens of times each week. I don't remember for sure if dalvik is in the stock recovery. If not just try clearing cache.
NinjaFish said:
I have an empty folder in my app drawer (first icon in the screenshot). I can't seem to add items to it or delete it by dragging it to the trash. Any ideas?
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Just push menu on the app drawer screen, tap on 'edit', then you can move it to trash - this works.
How to do it
imitto said:
Just push menu on the app drawer screen, tap on 'edit', then you can move it to trash - this works.
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why did u revive a dead thread?
check the date stamps
dewrust said:
why did u revive a dead thread?
check the date stamps
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Uhh...I had the same problem yesterday, searched for solution, found this thread, and when I found out how to do it, just got back an wrote it - without looking at the timestamp.
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I've removed some software via adb pull, rm, etc. but my manage applications list, still shows some of these pieces of software.
How can I clear this data to reflect true, current installations?
Thanks.
riggsandroid said:
I've removed some software via adb pull, rm, etc. but my manage applications list, still shows some of these pieces of software.
How can I clear this data to reflect true, current installations?
Thanks.
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Was this answered? I need to know how to do this too. Searches throughout forum didn't find any results about this for me. Thanks.
I've found that if I open "com.smithmicro.DM" or "Download Manager" in Manage Applications and then "Clear Data" in either one of them, it refreshes the Manage Apps list and all the ghost apps are gone. But after every reboot these ghost apps are in the list again, so that isn't a permanent fix.
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Was this answered? I need to know how to do this too. Searches throughout forum didn't find any results about this for me. Thanks.
I've found that if I open "com.smithmicro.DM" or "Download Manager" in Manage Applications and then "Clear Data" in either one of them, it refreshes the Manage Apps list and all the ghost apps are gone. But after every reboot these ghost apps are in the list again, so that isn't a permanent fix.
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never got a response, and just sort of let it go. I'm sure there is a .db file somewhere that stores this information.
Anyone have any idea?
Try adb sync.
HeroMeng said:
Try adb sync.
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Gosh, I can't find anything out there about how to use adb sync, been searching for a good half hour or more. The few hits I found didn't make sense to me.
I enter 'adb sync' and get returned to me: "Product directory not specified; use -p or define ANDROID_PRODUCT_OUT"
Get that even after entering 'adb remount' then 'adb sync'. I have also read 'adb help all' and don't understand what all that means -- it's a little over my head.
Any further help/thoughts? Thanks.
I'm looking through my nandroids .img files and attempting to determine where this information is stored. I found some stuff in the data/data directory which seems to be folders for all the apps we have ever installed on the phone. even ones I know I have removed.
I'm going to nandroid and attempt to remove them and see if that will fix our problem. It is annoying to go into Applications and have it take forever to load with 30-40 apps that aren't even installed anymore.
I'll update you in a bit.
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I'm looking through my nandroids .img files and attempting to determine where this information is stored. I found some stuff in the data/data directory which seems to be folders for all the apps we have ever installed on the phone. even ones I know I have removed.
I'm going to nandroid and attempt to remove them and see if that will fix our problem. It is annoying to go into Applications and have it take forever to load with 30-40 apps that aren't even installed anymore.
I'll update you in a bit.
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well i removed it and it shows 0kb now as the size where before it showed the size of the folder. I'm rebooting to see if it works.
Well...apparently I'm in a bootloop. let me try clearing Dalvik
Now I have my nandroid, but does anyone know why removing a file in /data/data would cause a bootloop? It was leftover from a program that I removed via ADB when I first flashed my current ROM.
Thanks.
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Now I have my nandroid, but does anyone know why removing a file in /data/data would cause a bootloop? It was leftover from a program that I removed via ADB when I first flashed my current ROM.
Thanks.
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Don't know the answer to that. Side question: Did what you do actually remove those ghost apps/pieces from the Manage Apps list? Or I guess maybe you never found out because of the bootloop?
Thanks for trying something.
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Don't know the answer to that. Side question: Did what you do actually remove those ghost apps/pieces from the Manage Apps list? Or I guess maybe you never found out because of the bootloop?
Thanks for trying something.
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The item was still in the list, but it showed 0.0 kb where as before it showed like 75kb or whatever. I was trying to reboot to see if it would rebuild the file that it sued, but....i got stuck in my bootloop and had to nandroid...
back to the drawing board.
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I've removed some software via adb pull, rm, etc. but my manage applications list, still shows some of these pieces of software.
How can I clear this data to reflect true, current installations?
Thanks.
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Was this answered? I need to know how to do this too. Searches throughout forum didn't find any results about this for me. Thanks.
I've found that if I open "com.smithmicro.DM" or "Download Manager" in Manage Applications and then "Clear Data" in either one of them, it refreshes the Manage Apps list and all the ghost apps are gone. But after every reboot these ghost apps are in the list again, so that isn't a permanent fix.
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Any updates on this anyone? Anyone? Bueller?
No biggie, just kinda annoying and would like to get to the bottom of it .
I've been attempting a solution to this annoying issue. Read somewhere in here someone refer to an app on the market capable of doing this...
Try reflashing your recovery. It seemes like your nandroid your restoring may still have the data from the apps you pulled out. So when you delete them and wipe everything but then do a nand restore I think your putting the leftover data back on. In my experience when I pull or delete system apps that I don't use I always do them this way.
Using TB I delete all the apps I don't use. Then in TB I refresh the app list to show current app installed. Then I go into my manage apps settings to force close TB then clear data then unistall Tb. Then I reboot and let the phone settle in. Then I power down and reboot into recovery with power and home. I used to with the volume down and power but Ive always had bootloops and errors that way. Since I started using power and home I've had no problems. Anyways-- Then I wipe cache and dev cache and reboot once more. After that I reboot and then do a nand backup. I know its a lot and I'm not sure if this will help you at all but just thought Id put it on here in case it might. Well good luck and I hope you get it all worked out.
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Thank you, i will try what you have suggested. I use TB, and am familiar with the whole process, but have never wiped cache and dev cache.
I completely agree with your statement of "letting the phone settle in", so true...
So with the constant lags and freezes, I decided to undo Voodoo. I created the "disable lagfix" folder inside the voodoo folder in the sdcard. Rebooted and waited til the robotic voice played. After reboot my phone will only go as far as showing the VERIZON flash screen. Phone goes dark and that's it! I couldn't get my phone to boot into CW. I did, however, got my phone to boot into recovery. I didn't think of selecting the update.zip in the sdcard and selected wipe data/factory reset. Now my phone goes straight to the set-up wizard everytime I turn it off and on, even after the set-up was complete. Its not holding whatever I've set up. Also, I've noticed that the available internal phone storage is zero. Hence, I cannot install any apps.
Can anyone point me to the right direction? Thanks.
There is a thread in here on fixing the zero storage thing.
just use the auto uninstaller......
I had to clear the cache in the market application. That fixed this issue for me.
What auto-uninstaller?
And how do you clear the cache in the market place? I went to the menu and only got the downloads and help options.
Its in preferences, applications, manage applications. Select the market app and clear the cache
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Thanks...
Just did this and the CLEAR CACHE button is grayed out/disable. It won't work.
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Its in preferences, applications, manage applications. Select the market app and clear the cache
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There's a thread on completely removing voodoo. Follow the instructions there and you'll be fine. Happened to me. Pain to go back to square one and rebuild, but it happens.
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Daswolven said:
"If it weren't for physics and law enforcement, I'd be unstoppable."
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in other words, you don't wanna go to jail right?
Folks,
I started a download via the built in browser. The download was aborted but the zoom is still trying to start the download. Basically, I have the "down arrow" and hashed progress bar permanently in my status bar,
Any ideas how to kill it off? I've already reboot the device.
Thanks, Jason
Err factory reset is an option... :-(
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wiredup said:
Folks,
I started a download via the built in browser. The download was aborted but the zoom is still trying to start the download. Basically, I have the "down arrow" and hashed progress bar permanently in my status bar,
Any ideas how to kill it off? I've already reboot the device.
Thanks, Jason
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Did you try opening the downloads app? Also clearing the cache for the browser and the downloads app may be in order.
bwcorvus said:
Did you try opening the downloads app? Also clearing the cache for the browser and the downloads app may be in order.
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Good out - I cleared all cache and its gone. Thanks!
I recently updated to CM7 Nightlies and by default it has got ROM Manager installed as a system file. I want to upgrade it to a newer version but can't as it says 'app not installed' when I have already deleted the previous ROM Manager.apk file. HELP PLZ !
Either use Titanium Backup to remove it, or delete the apk from the zip before flashing.
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JagDave said:
Either use Titanium Backup to remove it, or delete the apk from the zip before flashing.
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I already uninstalled it through Titanium backup and shows nowhere but still when I try to install the newer version, it says app not installed
Was "remove market link" selected in TB? And have you tried installing from Google? By that, I mean login to your account on the web and install it from there.
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JagDave said:
Was "remove market link" selected in TB? And have you tried installing from Google? By that, I mean login to your account on the web and install it from there.
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I didn't notice about the 'remove market link'. Where should I look for it in TB? Actually I downloaded .apk and then tried to install it on the phone. I've been doing it for ages but had no problems till now.
You'll find it in Preferences. Also, Menu -> ..., Market options allows you to "Repair Market Links"
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You'll find it in Preferences. Also, Menu -> ..., Market options allows you to "Repair Market Links"
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Ok I see the following options in Preferences: Normal apps (apk), Protected apps (apk), System apps (apk), Market link... all of these are checked ...there are also options under Freezer settings > Remove Market entry (checked)... under Un-installer settings > Remove Market entry (checked) .... btw, the TB version is 4.2.1
That's all right. Try fixing market links. With rom manager installed.
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That's all right. Try fixing market links. With rom manager installed.
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mate that's the point, I can't install ROM Manager ! ...
Then all I can suggest is clearing dalvik cache and try installing from market. Try online install from your pc, Google should push it straight to your phone.
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JagDave said:
Then all I can suggest is clearing dalvik cache and try installing from market. Try online install from your pc, Google should push it straight to your phone.
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clearing the Dalvik cache worked like a charm. Cheers mate
Fazroid said:
clearing the Dalvik cache worked like a charm. Cheers mate
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After all that its always the last place you look.
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So I was bothered by not having a home button on screen of CM7 on the Kindle, so I was looking around setting and saw that you can add custom application launching on long press of the search button at the bottom. Awesome right? So I went over to the market, ran a search for "Home Button" and downloaded the first one on the list and assigned it to the long press for search button. Now I can get to the home screen on ease!
Is CM7 worth the install though? I mean with no audio functionality and misc. other bugs still, why not just keep your kfire rooted running a launcher like GO ex or ICS launcher?
Serious question as I'm still new to all this. Kfire is my first experience into the android/smartphone/tablet world. But love the hack/mod'ing. I want a new rom but not sure if the recently released CM7 is worth it right now.
I guess my real question is, why did you decide to go ahead and start using CM7?
You can easily add home button through settings on CM7. Settings - Cyanogen Settings - Tablet Tweaks - Choose soft buttons and check /uncheck the buttons you would like.
Yay thankx.
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You can easily add home button through settings on CM7. Settings - Cyanogen Settings - Tablet Tweaks - Choose soft buttons and check /uncheck the buttons you would like.
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Lmao, thanks for that I didnt see that lol.
StaticMatt said:
You can easily add home button through settings on CM7. Settings - Cyanogen Settings - Tablet Tweaks - Choose soft buttons and check /uncheck the buttons you would like.
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Thanks! The only thing is when I go to Settings>Cyanogen Settings it automatically force closes:
"The applications Settings (process com.android.settings) has stopped unexpectedly. Please try again."
Funny thing is, I can go into Settings and select any of the other categories, i.e. Display, Applications, Accounts & Sync, etc. But when I select Cyanogen Settings I get a force close... any ideas?
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Thanks! The only thing is when I go to Settings>Cyanogen Settings it automatically force closes:
"The applications Settings (process com.android.settings) has stopped unexpectedly. Please try again."
Funny thing is, I can go into Settings and select any of the other categories, i.e. Display, Applications, Accounts & Sync, etc. But when I select Cyanogen Settings I get a force close... any ideas?
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I have the exact same problem. As a temporary solution I'm pressing the power button down for 1 second. This brings up a menu with a shortcut to the home screen.
I don't expect to be able to solve the problem of opening the CM Settings, but I'm looking for a way to enable the home button from the shell.
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I have the exact same problem. As a temporary solution I'm pressing the power button down for 1 second. This brings up a menu with a shortcut to the home screen.
I don't expect to be able to solve the problem of opening the CM Settings, but I'm looking for a way to enable the home button from the shell.
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Did you clear the Cache and Dalvik Cache when you flashed the CM7 ROM?
I'm wondering if this has to do with the FC. Generally speaking you should do this when flashing new ROMs just to purge previous ROM data.
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Did you clear the Cache and Dalvik Cache when you flashed the CM7 ROM?
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Yes I did. I was suprised to find that the app's i'd installed under KF standard were still installed. Does that mean I did the clear incorrectly?
I'm going to try re-installing again and see if anything changes.
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Yes I did. I was suprised to find that the app's i'd installed under KF standard were still installed. Does that mean I did the clear incorrectly?
I'm going to try re-installing again and see if anything changes.
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Dalvik is the base running platform for android apps, and the Dalvik cache normally houses user data and app settings. Wiping it should clear everything from a previous flash if done correctly.
Make sure you are wiping it before you boot into your newly flashed ROM to avoid anything wonky happening.
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Winglerw28 said:
daveoggy said:
Dalvik is the base running platform for android apps, and the Dalvik cache normally houses user data and app settings. Wiping it should clear everything from a previous flash if done correctly.
Make sure you are wiping it before you boot into your newly flashed ROM to avoid anything wonky happening.
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I'm using TWRP2 to flash the the CM7 update.zip. After a minute or so I get the option to "Wipe Cache/Dalvik".
I've just done this for the third time and noticed that the output from the wipe operation ends with:
Code:
/sd-ext not present, skipping
I don't know if that is significant.
I have also tried wiping the cache first from the TWRP2 wipe menu.
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Getting a CM Settings forceclose?
I was having this exact same issue while using TWRP2.0 to install CM7. I was wiping system, cache and dalvik cache... just like everyone was saying. I figured out that you have to do Factory Reset as well. Once you do all four steps: Wipe System, Cache, Dalvik Cache and do a Factory Reset, CM7 installed perfectly and the CM settings no longer force closes.
See if that works for you.
Nick
That works perfectly! Even Amazon Appstore working now when it wasn't before.
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