Discovered this totally by accident, but thought I'd post it in case some one found it useful.
First I followed the method out lined by cdub50 here
This was on 7in. HDX software version 13.3.1.0.
I've copied the steps here for ease of use:
1) You need to first mount /system as RW in ES file explorer go to tools > Root Explorer and turn it on then click on Root Explorer to bing up the options menu. Select Mount R/W and mount / and /system as RW.
2) open /system/app
3) look for dtcp_apk-release-signed_62320010.apk trailing number might be different for you
4) you can either rename the file by changing .apk to .old or modify permissions and remove all permissions.
5) reboot and you will no longer get any offers on the lock screen.
6) You can change / and /system back to Read Only once you are done if you want.
After completing these steps my lockscreen no longer had ads , but no wallpapers showed either, just a blank screen with the screen lock on top. Now some users were using 3rd party unlockers ,but many of them would then need to be unlocked twice(3rd party unlocker and stock). I didn't want to go through that so I was willing to live with the black lockscreen. However, after having trouble with an app not leaving app drawer after deletion, I factory reset. After I still had root but no more blank lockscreen , now it cycles through the stock amazon wallpapers(the ones that appear the few times you unlock with out seeing an ad). I've counted 10 or 11 of them.
So my additional step is:
7)Settings>Device> Reset to Default
EDIT: WARNING! It should go with out saying but factory reset will wipe all user installed apps, settings, etc. You still have root , but will need to reinstall superSu if you don't want to automatically give su to any app that requests it. So be prepared to reinstall everything unless you have a working back up app like titanium.
I can't promise that this will work for you just that it did for me. I have no idea why it worked , I'm just reporting my results.
Removal of ads
Great I can confirmed it worked for me. No more ads Even the offers tab got removed
Thanks for find.
I totally bricked my device by reseting to factory defaults I somehow thought that choosing this in the menu should be safe...
This works, but if you do it make sure it's right after you root. If you have anything that you've downloaded on your HDX it will go along with all of your personal settings, etc. it cleans house but does allow Amazon's still wallpapers. They are definitely better than the black screen. Thanks for the share.
johnnydowngrief said:
I totally bricked my device by reseting to factory defaults I somehow thought that choosing this in the menu should be safe...
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I'm going to go on a limb and say factory resetting didn't brick your device. Have you been trying to get Google play to work? If factory reset bricked the device Amazon is in for a lot of returns. I'd guess something was already wrong and factory resetting triggered it perhaps?
As a previous poster pointed out factory reset will reset all settings and delete all user installed apps. I'll update OP to make this clear. It wasn't a big deal for me bc , I got my HDX at 9 last night was rooted by 930. So when I factory reset I only had to reinstall superSU, es file, and maybe 1 or 2 other things. I can definitely see this not being worth it for those who have had their kindle's for a while and have many apps. Although I don't see why titanium backup wouldn't be an option. Can any one confirm it works on HDX?
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I'm going to go on a limb and say factory resetting didn't brick your device. Have you been trying to get Google play to work? If factory reset bricked the device Amazon is in for a lot of returns. I'd guess something was already wrong and factory resetting triggered it perhaps?
As a previous poster pointed out factory reset will reset all settings and delete all user installed apps. I'll update OP to make this clear. It wasn't a big deal for me bc , I got my HDX at 9 last night was rooted by 930. So when I factory reset I only had to reinstall superSU, es file, and maybe 1 or 2 other things. I can definitely see this not being worth it for those who have had their kindle's for a while and have many apps. Although I don't see why titanium backup wouldn't be an option. Can any one confirm it works on HDX?
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Yes. I don't blame you for anything. Just saying it can happen. Yes I tried to install google play. I unistalled everything (google play services, framework etc) and only had root and used custom launcher. I live in the Czech republic. Is there any way to contact amazon without having to send the device back to the US? Does anyone know? Thanks.
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Edit : I probably know why it happened. I rememeber renaming the file that usually handles ota updates to keep my root. So factory reset probably just deleted everything but did not have anything to back up from. Just a thought. Sorry for spamming. But if this is true, we can use it as a cautionary tale of sort.
Honestly? I don't know. In my experience Amazon customer service is amazing. They tend to bend over backward for you. I once got a 60' plasma that was 1600 new from amazon warehouse for 1250 it arrived with plastic still covering screen(so much for used and was missing the remote. One 5 min phone call and I was credited 50$. For a 20$ Remote. Contact them and see what they can do for you. Hope it works out for you.
I will also add my 2cents that when I was working on getting google play , I deleted all the apps required but even though I deleted Vending,apk from system/app and data/app the icon changed in app drawer to a "?" and could not be run ,but I could not get rid of the left over icon (thus the factory reset I mentioned in OP)
I'm never more then 10ft from my S4, so I'll just deal with my google stuff on there for now. Until we have unlocked bootloader and method for recovery I'm not gonna risk fooling with google services.
Edit : I probably know why it happened. I remember renaming the file that usually handles ota updates to keep my root. So factory reset probably just deleted everything but did not have anything to back up from. Just a thought. Sorry for spamming. But if this is true, we can use it as a cautionary tale of sort.
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I don't think that is it b/c I did the exact same thing. But good luck.
mysongranhills said:
Discovered this totally by accident, but thought I'd post it in case some one found it useful.
First I followed the method out lined by cdub50 here
I've copied the steps here for ease of use:
1) You need to first mount /system as RW in ES file explorer go to tools > Root Explorer and turn it on then click on Root Explorer to bing up the options menu. Select Mount R/W and mount / and /system as RW.
2) open /system/app
3) look for dtcp_apk-release-signed_62320010.apk trailing number might be different for you
4) you can either rename the file by changing .apk to .old or modify permissions and remove all permissions.
5) reboot and you will no longer get any offers on the lock screen.
6) You can change / and /system back to Read Only once you are done if you want.
After completing these steps my lockscreen no longer had ads , but no wallpapers showed either, just a blank screen with the screen lock on top. Now some users were using 3rd party unlockers ,but many of them would then need to be unlocked twice(3rd party unlocker and stock). I didn't want to go through that so I was willing to live with the black lockscreen. However, after having trouble with an app not leaving app drawer after deletion, I factory reset. After I still had root but no more blank lockscreen , now it cycles through the stock amazon wallpapers(the ones that appear the few times you unlock with out seeing an ad). I've counted 10 or 11 of them.
So my additional step is:
7)Settings>Device> Reset to Default
EDIT: WARNING! It should go with out saying but factory reset will wipe all user installed apps, settings, etc. You still have root , but will need to reinstall superSu if you don't want to automatically give su to any app that requests it. So be prepared to reinstall everything unless you have a working back up app like titanium.
I can't promise that this will work for you just that it did for me. I have no idea why it worked , I'm just reporting my results.
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What device do you have? We share 2 diff devices in this forum. Please tell the version with such posts. It makes things much clearer. johnnydowngrief I hope Amazon works it out with you.
Faznx92 said:
What device do you have? We share 2 diff devices in this forum. Please tell the version with such posts. It makes things much clearer. johnnydowngrief I hope Amazon works it out with you.
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I have the 7in. Your absolutely right slipped my mind. I'll update OP to note that. If anyone gets it to work on 8.9 please post. I'll also note software version as well. I know most everyone is on 13.3.1.0 but I'm sure that will change with future updates.
I wrote amazon an email. So wish me luck. I may just have to wait until we have unlocked bootloader and a method to unbrick with fastboot cable. I paid too much for postage and VAT (stupid EU ) to satisfy with a refund. The best option for me would be a replacement with the postage covered by Amazon, but I am not that optimistic.
Edit : I just talked to amazon support. They are going to send me a replacement to the Czech republic and even cover the postage. Way to go.
johnnydowngrief said:
Edit : I just talked to amazon support. They are going to send me a replacement to the Czech republic and even cover the postage. Way to go.
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Awesome. Glad to hear Amazon customer service is as good as ever.
I changed the file name also before doing the factory reset. However, I had not attempted to install Google Play. I have the new kindle. I just had to re-install all my apps.
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Sorry for OT. Now they are telling me they can't cover the postage, which means 100 dollars just for the postage and another 50 dollars for the possibility of paying another VAT. I guess i will have to wait for an un-brick method..As of now i can get to the stock recovery, but ADB is not recognized.
it must have some other way to do it , your way is too risky, may brick my hdx.
Just wondering, but if wallpapers appeared on the lock screen after the restart, I shouldn't need to do a factory reset, right? I'm just wondering if a reset would be optimal, or if I'm fine.
StAlfonzo said:
Just wondering, but if wallpapers appeared on the lock screen after the restart, I shouldn't need to do a factory reset, right? I'm just wondering if a reset would be optimal, or if I'm fine.
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When I first rooted it, I saw a regular wallpaper one time. After that, it was a black screen without fail. I know that you probably don't want to factory reset, but trust me when I tell you that it works seamlessly once it's reset. Yeah, it's a pain installing everything again. But it's worth it to have saved $15.
Take that, Amazon!
Just chat with the customer support, ask him to remove the "special offer" if you are in the country(such as China) where you can NOT use this "special offer".
Heliotrope65 said:
When I first rooted it, I saw a regular wallpaper one time. After that, it was a black screen without fail. I know that you probably don't want to factory reset, but trust me when I tell you that it works seamlessly once it's reset. Yeah, it's a pain installing everything again. But it's worth it to have saved $15.
Take that, Amazon!
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Yeah, you're right. It went black after the first one. Luckily I only received my kindle last night, so there wasn't much to reinstall after the reset.
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So I'm rooted on my Evo and as far as I can tell I've flashed the stock rom that should allow me to uninstall the bloatware, however, I dont see any uninstall options for that crap like facebook.
Anything I'm doing wrong?
I followed this guide to root and flash. I've tested my root using the "Terminal Emulator" and typing "su" and it returned a "#"
Thanks XDA, I love most of you
You know you need to uninstall from your computer using adb
Sent from my EVO using Tapatalk
I've installed Android Debug Bridge but I was under the impression that rooting my phone would allow me to do things on my phone, such as install and uninstall what I want.
Could you explain the process more or send me to a link that does?
If you want to do it in android you either need console program or a file manager. Root explorer us the best one and easiest. Looks just like a typical explorer, tap the rw/ro button for read only or read write and delete away.
You have to have completed the second part of unlocking nand. Otherwise your only option is using a computer and adb in recovery.
They dont make this easy do they? I would have figured Android to be very open for things like this, I'm starting to feel like I have to "jailbreak" again, only this time it's to remove crap.
This seems like so much work to get rid of facebook and sprint tv.
It took me 10 minutes total including the file downloads. Its a one time thing and there is a learning curve with any new platform.
Aridon, is there a free explorer you'd recommend? I dont mind buying software, just want to make sure I'm not mistaken before I buy something that is worthless to me.
You get a trial on any purchased software in android. After its installed if you go backto market and pull it up again there will be a refund option. So no risk. I think its for 24 hours.
As for a free one I'm not sure when I first started messing around with android I bought it because people said it was the best. I don't have any regrets.
Just remember to tap the top button for rw. Long press brings up options. Menu had an option for multiple file select and other goodies. its very powerful.
Aridon, thanks for everything, just 1 more question. I bought it, and the program is slick. I went to /system/app and deleted facebook, is that all I need to do?
Cause I still see it in the menu
I may have done a bad thing, my phone just reset itself.... I need a trainer to be with me at all times.
So after that restart, the files I thought I deleted are back.
Yes just go into system/app, make sure it says rw up top which means read write access, then select the file, general an .apk and .odex and delete. Not all files have both and some roms don't have any .odex files.
I'll be up for another 30 min or so and I'll keep an eye on this thread in case you have any questions.
Ok that means the second part where you unlocked nand wasn't done correctly. Make sure you go slow, download the files again because they are different and watch for errors.
The only hiccup I had was when I copied the new recovery and other files to my sd and tried to adb push it gave me some kind of can't find file error. I had to reboot and it was fine. It send after the boot I could go back in and adb the files it must have been some kind if a refresh error on the sd while in recovery.
Edit. I'm responding on my evo and in bed so excuse errors.
Go to sleep, I'll resume this thread tomorrow if I'm still having trouble. You Sir, are a life saver. This is why XDA is THE FORUM for anything mobile.
Good night then.
I know it can be a bit of a pain to do this but I promise you it will be worth it. Things have only just started and the custom roms are already awesome. Once we get the source code things are going to be insane over here.
Got it! Everything is working well. However, now my voice mail says it can not download messages.... Rebooted and it's all good.
Facebook and Twitter Free! Also, no more Sprint crap.
Life is good, again.
Another terminal substitute is Android Commander, out is naturally a file explorer that allows transfer and deletion off whatever you want. This program runs in your pc.
As Was mentioned above, root explorer is the easiest way.
Aridon said:
If you want to do it in android you either need console program or a file manager. Root explorer us the best one and easiest. Looks just like a typical explorer, tap the rw/ro button for read only or read write and delete away.
You have to have completed the second part of unlocking nand. Otherwise your only option is using a computer and adb in recovery.
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So with Android - one simply deletes the application rather than un-installing it? That doesn't cause problems with the system thinking the application still exists somewhere?
DrawnToScale said:
So with Android - one simply deletes the application rather than un-installing it? That doesn't cause problems with the system thinking the application still exists somewhere?
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It depends on where it is installed. /system/apps do not allow you to just uninstall you have to delete it. One this is done its gone. Obviously if you delete phone.apk you are going to have issues or if you delete a process that is running you may get a force close but for the most part unless you delete an app like people or dialer you are fine. After the single force close everything works properly.
Some custom roms moved programs to /data/app which allows them to be removed the other way.
How do you stop the B&N firmware updates?
I’m running 1.0.0 and have no desire to have my Nook updated and lose all my hard work.
I’ve had it one day and I have rooted, installed Market, downloaded tons of apps that work on my DX and don’t have any issues yet.
Even the Demo of NFS Shift works on this thing!
Just say no to an update.
I searched xda a few days ago and found this way to prevent updates (I changed the words a bit in my personal notes) - I can take no credit for this method...
To disable OTA (over the air) updates:
Change the name of this file: otacerts.zip to anything else
To do this, get root explorer ($3) from the market
Run root explorer
Go to etc/security/otacerts.zip
Hit the little mount button near the top to change r/w to r/o
Rename the file otacerts.zip to otacerts.zip_DISABLED_OTA_UPDATES
Hit the little mount button again to change r/o back to r/w
Hopefully this will do the trick.
I'm rooted on 1.0.0 as well and have been for a few days now. I haven't been updated OTA to 1.0.1 at all. I read somewhere that once your'e rooted, OTA doesn't work. Is that true? Or should I take this precautionary step as well?
Do a titanium backup and don't worry about it either way...
Sent from my NookColor using XDA app
Don't do the above if you use the B&N Store. It'll cause your device to reset.
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Mikroft said:
Don't do the above if you use the B&N Store. It'll cause your device to reset.
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Thanks for the heads up. I've already got a Titanium backup on my apps so I should be ok if mine resets. I'll leave mine as is for the time being.
tech_head said:
How do you stop the B&N firmware updates?
I’m running 1.0.0 and have no desire to have my Nook updated and lose all my hard work.
I’ve had it one day and I have rooted, installed Market, downloaded tons of apps that work on my DX and don’t have any issues yet.
Even the Demo of NFS Shift works on this thing!
Just say no to an update.
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So why didn't you update to 1.0.1 as suggested in the nookdevs wiki?
Mikroft said:
Don't do the above if you use the B&N Store. It'll cause your device to reset.
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1- Does "do the above" refer to changing the name of the OTA file or does it refer to making a Titanium backup? (I assume the first?)
2- Does "if you use the B&N Store" refer to shopping for a book on wifi or going into a physical B&N store?
So... our choice is to stop an update and loose the store or get the update and possibly lose our root?
barbo said:
1- Does "do the above" refer to changing the name of the OTA file or does it refer to making a Titanium backup? (I assume the first?)
2- Does "if you use the B&N Store" refer to shopping for a book on wifi or going into a physical B&N store?
So... our choice is to stop an update and loose the store or get the update and possibly lose our root?
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As in don't do the OTA file modification above if you use the B&N online store on the Nook. I don't think it's been proven either that the file mod absolutely prevents an update as sometimes it differs per device. I have the file modded but I don't use the B&N online store.
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Good topic. It would be great if one of this forums many great developers could solve this conundrum. Many of us who have rooted our NookColors would like to retain the rooted status but be able to use the B&N store without fear of unrooting the NC.
Mikroft said:
As in don't do the OTA file modification above if you use the B&N online store on the Nook. I don't think it's been proven either that the file mod absolutely prevents an update as sometimes it differs per device. I have the file modded but I don't use the B&N online store.
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I had the file modded and I was able to use the store to buy books just fine.
I changed the file name on 12/17 to stop updates . I "Shop" several times a week. No issues at all.
SCIONTX said:
I changed the file name on 12/17 to stop updates . I "Shop" several times a week. No issues at all.
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SCIONTX and KitF, do you have titanium backup installed? In another thread, someone is thinking the problem might be due to installing and/or using titanium backup.
Explanation of how to avoid forced B&N Reset when using Titanium backup / restore
barbo said:
SCIONTX and KitF, do you have titanium backup installed? In another thread, someone is thinking the problem might be due to installing and/or using titanium backup.
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To the best of my knowledge, as is also discussed in the other thread on the B&N forced reset + Titanium ...
A B&N forced reset will occur if you restore an old login registration certificate for your device. This would occur if you make a full Titanium backup (including various system settings), de-register your Nook Color, (wipe, etc.), re-register (this creates a new certificate in on the Nook and in the B&N Shop itself associated with your B&N login), and then restore "too much" using Titanium.
The solution (so far) is to be very selective as to what you restore with Titanium ... i.e., I avoided restoring "anything" remotely system settings for B&N , whisper, shop, sync, etc.. There likely is only one "settings" to be avoided, but I don't know which one.
Side note: I also read that having a mismatch between your Google login and your B&N Login can confuse the B&N server and force a reset. This one does not make as much sense to me.
OK folks,please forgive me if the following questions have been answered already. I just need some clarification.
I recently side loaded apps to my NT,including Launcher Pro and Button savior so I can recal the NT launcher if I need to. I boot into Launcher Pro and I like the interface and ability to see all of my sideloaded apps in a grid view instead of having to do a search via the NT's launcher.So am I right in assuming that,technically, I have not rooted my NT? If this is the case,how do I avoid the OTA updates? As of last night,Dec 29th,I was still able to install apps and have them launch and run just fine. I really don't want the firmware update! Can someone just clarify the steps I need to take as I don't know if the work around discussed here applies to me.
meshica7 said:
[...] I recently side loaded apps to my NT,including Launcher Pro and Button savior so I can recal the NT launcher if I need to.
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Nook TABLET (NT) or Nook COLOR (NC)? They are different devices.
If you're able to install apps from the Market, it does sounds as if you've rooted properly. I blocked updates on my NC and my wife's NT using the SQLite database edit, and have not had any problems with recent updates.
I'm very interested in this topic as I'm preparing to noot my Nook Color. But I feel that I've missed something. How do you block updates "using the SQLite database edit"?
Hey all. I have a Droid X that has been running with Launcher Pro Plus for the past few months.
I rooted my phone the other day and everything was going fine. I downloaded Titanium Backup, ShootMe, and then Metamorph.
I've been checking out droidpirate.com and downloaded a few different notification bar color schemes, which were working fine. Today I downloaded another and decided I wanted to change it, so I switched to a new one through Metamorph, applied it, and rebooted my phone. Upon restart it was still the same color as before, so I applied again and before I could restart it gave me an error message that the status/notification bar (not sure which it said at the time) had crashed.
I restarted it, and ever since then I've had no notification bar. I've tried reapplying the color schemes in Metamorph and restarting after, but nothing has changed.
I've gone to the Launcher Pro settings and toggled on and off the "hide notification bar" setting which hasn't changed anything. I've restored my backup in Titanium Backup and it is still the same. I'm not sure what else to do at this point.
What do you all suggest? It really sucks to not see my battery meter, time, etc. when I open my phone. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks!
I don't know if this is best practice, but I would just re-sbf / reinstall rom.
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I don't know if this is best practice, but I would just re-sbf / reinstall rom.
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Does that mean flashing the Droid X rom? I am new to all of this, so I'm sorry if these are stupid questions. And what guide would you recommend for going about doing this? Thanks!
Download RSD Lite and flash an SBF. There's a sticky telling you how to do this I'll subscribe to this thread in case you have any questions.
Great, thanks for the info! I'll give this a try tomorrow.
Wait!
Before you do that...
(Which is good advice, and would be my second choice...but you'll be without all of your applications and settings. This will put you on complete stock!)
http://www.chadhaney.com/droidXDefault/4.5.602/
Download the file that this theme was changing.
(system/framework/framework-res.apk I think?)
Download "Root Explorer" from the market...or a free alternative if you can get one to work.
I think "ES file explorer" works, but I've never tried it.
Check the "permissions" on the file you'll be replacing...and change the new file to have the same permissions (prior to moving, just to be safe).
Move and replace the new file into place.
If your phone didn't reboot during that process...
Double check the permissions again...
And reboot.
I knew it was only a matter of time, and that's a good resolve. Thanks for the alternative!
Jubakuba said:
Wait!
Before you do that...
(Which is good advice, and would be my second choice...but you'll be without all of your applications and settings. This will put you on complete stock!)
http://www.chadhaney.com/droidXDefault/4.5.602/
Download the file that this theme was changing.
(system/framework/framework-res.apk I think?)
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I'm not seeing that file on the website you mentioned. If I ctrl+f framework, all I see is a GoogleServicesFramework.apk file. Would it perhaps be the StatusWidget.apk from that list that I am looking for?
Status widget doesn't sound right, but I have never had to recover my notifications bar before.
http://www.mydroidworld.com/topic/8240-official-gingerbread-update-45602-rooted-and-ready-or-stock/
Sorry man, at work...and can't check...but this should have it.
Or if you've purchased Rom Toolbox or Rom Manager...they have some .zips you can download via your phone and extract with your PC.
Ahh this is all confusing me. I can't find the framework-res.apk on that site either. Would it work to just hard reset my phone then download an app restore app? Then re-root it and restore everything to how it used to be with Titanium?
The framework-res.apk was an attempt to fix your phone without wiping your apps and all that fun stuff. A hard reset wouldn't fix the problem because the file, in theory, is still corrupted or not working. I would sbf your phone. It looks creepy but it's just resetting back to stock.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=11118819&postcount=2
Go down to SBF: What is it, and what does it do?!?
If the files are offline because of the SOPAA thing, let me know.
Alright, looks like that's what I'm gonna try. Thanks to both of you for all the help, it is greatly appreciated . Before I go through with it I was just wondering, if I backup all my apps to my SD card with "App Backup and Restore" then reinstall the app after the backup, I'm guessing it should be able to reinstall my apps from the SD afterwards? (I wouldn't use Titanium to restore because I'm assuming that would restore my phone with the flawed system data I have now)
The apps themselves wont be flawed. The phone runs off a whole bunch of apk's. Just the apk that controls the notification bar was messed up. You should be fine with backing up your apps regardless of method. Use what program you're comfortable with.
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The apps themselves wont be flawed. The phone runs off a whole bunch of apk's. Just the apk that controls the notification bar was messed up. You should be fine with backing up your apps regardless of method. Use what program you're comfortable with.
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Agreed...
But to reiterate...
Titanium won't bork you in any way.
Simply use the option>batch>restore USER apps option and you'll be %100 back to where you were...aside from having to change your settings back to where you had them...
Also...
Facebook and any "Overclocking" applications seem to behave badly when restored.
Not in a negative way...
But I always uninstall them after a restore and install manually through the market...
Facebook won't receive push notifications if you don't.
And Overclock apps simply may not work.
Everything else (game data...whatever) will be exactly as you had it.
Check my sig if you need...
And use the sections about backing up and restoring your data.
Ignore the actual rom flashing part...as it's irrelevant in your situation.
There is also another SBF link in there if the one Fluffy posted is dead.
So I downloaded the latest RSD lite with no problems, but whenever I try to download the "Droid X 4.5.602 SBF Gingerbread 2.3.3" file, it leads me to http://www.multiupload.com/57SX6Q5HJI which lists the file as 602.sbf.zip but downloads as a program called "iLivid", which is a video downloading program.
Any suggestions?
Different Mirror?
http://www.mydroidworld.com/topic/8503-official-45602-sbf-for-droid-x/
Figures, thanks a bunch. I tried the download links from two different forums and both led to that same program download, but it looks like I've got the right one downloading now. Thanks again for all the help, I'm going to try the whole restoration process this weekend when I have more time. I'll let you know how it goes.
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Figures, thanks a bunch. I tried the download links from two different forums and both led to that same program download, but it looks like I've got the right one downloading now. Thanks again for all the help, I'm going to try the whole restoration process this weekend when I have more time. I'll let you know how it goes.
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I am totally up sh*t-creek and looking for that .602 SBF - can you point me in the direction. (Damnable SOPA!)
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Ever since getting my Razr Maxx HD (XT926) three months ago I've been trying to get rid of the Navigation Bar on the bottom of the screen. I use Button Savior so I'm fine with having the NavBar controls disappear.
Among the most reliable remedies seemed to be upgrading to 4.1.2, at which point many people said that you could simply add the line "qemu.hw.mainkeys=1" to the end of your build.prop file in /system, reboot, and *poof* the NavBar would be gone. My phone, which I bought used, was running a leaked 4.1.1 so, once root for OTA 4.1.2 was discovered, I downgraded to 4.0.4, did the updates to that, then took the OTA upgrade to 4.1.1 (no problem), then took the OTA upgrade to 4.1.2 (no problem). So now I had the latest JB version offered for Verizon XT926 in the US. I know that I'd wiped data at least once along the way. The SafeStrap installation that I used to have was gone, as I expected. I assumed that my phone was as stock as it could be and thus ready for the build.prop edit.
I used the new procedure to root my XT926. At that point all I did was to download and install Root Explorer (needed to do the build.prop edit) and Button Savior (needed for navigation once NavBar was gone). In Root Explorer I navigated to /system, made it R/W, opened build.prop in the stock text editor, added qemu.hw.mainkeys=1 at the end, saved (which backed up the older version as expected), and rebooted.
The first thing I get when my phone boots up is the "SystemUI has crashed" error message. My NavBar is gone but so is my System Bar (a/k/a Notification Bar), which I need and want to be visible. I've read a TON about this and I'm pretty sure I've followed the instructions. Why is this not working for me?
I am just not smart enough to decompile and edit my framework-res.apk file (or whatever the name is) so I'm stuck trying to make the build.prop edit work. What could I be doing wrong?
(also, if I use one of the apps like FullScreen or BottomBar they produce the EXACT SAME result -- SystemUI crashes, NavBar disappears but so does System Bar).
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it works for me as experted
Are you positive you entered it correctly?
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deeje00 said:
Are you positive you entered it correctly?
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He also tried an app which writes the line to the build.prop and got same results.
AFAIK I had crashes on ICS but since I'm on JB 4.1.2 I never had any issues...
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Yes, the edit is entered correctly. I've checked that more times than you can imagine. And I've tried nearly every variation that's been suggested anywhere: with spaces before and after the "=", adding the line ending with "0" first then rebooting then changing the end to "1" then rebooting, putting an empty line at the end of build.prop before adding the edit. No change. Is there any history of an app interfering with this edit? I don't have anything exotic installed I don't think but I use a third party launcher (Go Launcher EX) and then a variety of apps, mostly audio/video, social media and a few basic games. I believe that changes to build.prop take place "below" that kind of activity, though, right? And besides, I made the edit before I installed any of that stuff. I may try a hard reset or something like that but if this works for everyone else then I must just be missing something.
I have had the exact same issue and done the same troubleshooting...sucks!
did you happen to check file properties after you saved, i remember back in the early days of Android if you edited a file, you had to change the properties back to the defaults, not sure if that is still the case, but worth a look.
It can't be done on any stock via build.prop only, and framework edits require a deodexed rom.
I recommend you install CM10 or 10.1. If you prefer safestrap over CWM, then you can use CM10, but without a camera. Fullscreen toggle works perfectly, and I'm able to use PDroid : )
I suppose I should be glad that at least *one* other person is having this problem. Means it's slightly less likely that I'm just incompetent.
As for changing file properties, I didn't change any properties to do the edit other than making /system "RW" in order to be able to edit the file. Could someone tell me what the default values are for build.prop? The most recent edit I've made always shows up correctly when I go back into build.prop, by the way, so I know I'm actually changing the file.
If a rooted stock 4.1.2 can't hide the NavBar with a build.prop edit then this is the first I've read about it, and I've read just about everything that I can find on this subject (including translations of non-English discussions, just in case I could get a new lead from them). Not saying that's not true, just not consistent with what I've read so far.
I'd love to install a CM ROM on my XT926. I've admired Cyanogenmod since I first started fiddling with my Nook Color some years ago. Their crew does some spectacular work. But -- no camera? No Bluetooth? Sometimes wifi or phone call problems? That's too much lost functionality for me. If those remaining few obstacles are someday overcome I'll be all over it though.
ONE LAST QUESTION -- I assumed that, if I "scrubbed" my phone down to the lowest level possible (wipe cache, wipe dalvic, wipe data) I would eliminate whatever weird impediment I have to getting the build.prop edit to work. Is there something else I can do to wipe the phone even MORE thoroughly?
The permissions are RW-R-R, I have had the issue with stock and custom roms (running Foot Through the Floor right now). I wasn't surprised when it didn't work with stock (silly Moto) and I was a little surprised when it didn't work with and of the custom roms I tried, I have no doubt it would work in CM.
I tried it out, it works but you need to reboot after edit, I hot booted and nothing changed, full reboot and it works. hope it helps you.
Just in case this makes the difference, can you tell me what distinguishes a "hot boot" from a "full reboot"?
Having issues myself. Have 4.1.2 rooted, RAZR HD. Added the line above to build . prop with "=0" first shutdown, started back up. Then changed to "=1" saved, shutdown and started back up. System UI FC's.
Wonder if it matters what launcher is being used. I am on GO Launcher. I say this since on home screen I see the GO Launcher menu show up just below bottom of my wallpaper but behind it. I can swipe up to bring up full menu but it is weird how it comes up in background on its own.
Anyone get it to work with GO Launcher?
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Oh and does it matter where in build.prop the line goes? I just added to bottom. Thx.
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Yes, the edit is entered correctly. I've checked that more times than you can imagine. And I've tried nearly every variation that's been suggested anywhere: with spaces before and after the "=", adding the line ending with "0" first then rebooting then changing the end to "1" then rebooting, putting an empty line at the end of build.prop before adding the edit. No change. Is there any history of an app interfering with this edit? I don't have anything exotic installed I don't think but I use a third party launcher (Go Launcher EX) and then a variety of apps, mostly audio/video, social media and a few basic games. I believe that changes to build.prop take place "below" that kind of activity, though, right? And besides, I made the edit before I installed any of that stuff. I may try a hard reset or something like that but if this works for everyone else then I must just be missing something.
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I just noticed this (missed it first scan through) that you use Go Launcher as well. I do also and am having same issue. I am going to try switching to Apex, Nova or other to see if that is the culprit. If so, I can most likely get used to another custom launcher to gain the extra space.
BUT if anyone doesn't have issues AND is using Go Launcher, please let us know so we can rule that out.
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I use nova pro and have the issues.
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I use nova pro and have the issues.
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I just tried Apex Launcher and had same FC issue. So guess it isn't specific to any of the launchers (was a long shot anyway). This is just really weird. Some folks swear they have it running on stock 4.1.2 (OTA update) rooted, but many of us have the same and can't get it to work.
I saw one thread where someone mentioned you needed to make sure everything is stock, meaning using TB to unfreeze anything you had frozen, and then give it a go. Problem is I'll want to refreeze much of that bloatware from VZW so not sure if that helps or not.
So frustrating......
At this stage in the trail and error I wonder what other variables could be the key. It's not the version (4.1.2). It's not launcher (problems with Go, Apex and Nova plus the stock launcher). Making everything stock didn't help me -- I flashed a brand new version of 4.1.2, installed ONLY Button Savior (for navigation) and Root Explorer (to edit build.prop). Same problems as usual. I assume it's not the rooting utility as I believe only one exists.
OK, how about some weirder ideas. Has everyone done the build.prop edit with Root Explorer? Maybe there's a flaw in that tool. I just tried editing the build.prop to put IN the qemu.hw.mainkeys=1 line, then temporarily suspended root with VooDoo, then rebooted to see if it would behave if it thought it wasn't rooted. Same result. Maybe the guy saying you can't make this work on rooted stock ROMs was right Still, I'll keep looking, and sharing.
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At this stage in the trail and error I wonder what other variables could be the key. It's not the version (4.1.2). It's not launcher (problems with Go, Apex and Nova plus the stock launcher). Making everything stock didn't help me -- I flashed a brand new version of 4.1.2, installed ONLY Button Savior (for navigation) and Root Explorer (to edit build.prop). Same problems as usual. I assume it's not the rooting utility as I believe only one exists.
OK, how about some weirder ideas. Has everyone done the build.prop edit with Root Explorer? Maybe there's a flaw in that tool. I just tried editing the build.prop to put IN the qemu.hw.mainkeys=1 line, then temporarily suspended root with VooDoo, then rebooted to see if it would behave if it thought it wasn't rooted. Same result. Maybe the guy saying you can't make this work on rooted stock ROMs was right Still, I'll keep looking, and sharing.
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Root Explorer is what I used.
For the other guy having trouble, it hasn't been mentioned yet; did you set the owner and group for the file to root? If the file was ever stored on the sdcard or pushed there then moved, those permissions might make a difference as well. Its a good security measure in the case that it isn't relevant in any case... don't want a wild website writing to your build.prop file, for example.
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Root Explorer is what I used.
For the other guy having trouble, it hasn't been mentioned yet; did you set the owner and group for the file to root? If the file was ever stored on the sdcard or pushed there then moved, those permissions might make a difference as well. Its a good security measure in the case that it isn't relevant in any case... don't want a wild website writing to your build.prop file, for example.
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I used ES File Explorer (and then you have to use Root Explorer menu option to set r/w prior to opening build.prop).
Regarding the rest of the post above. Not sure what the question is. I never did anything to the build.prop file other than set ES File Explorer to r/w on everything, then edited the build.prop file, saved, checked to ensure it was edited right, then rebooted. So the 'file' has never been anywhere other than in /system. When I check the properties on the build.prop file I see rw- r-- r-- (this the same whether or not /system is set to RW or just RO). I believe these are correct (default) settings, but let me know if that is not correct.
Anyone out there that has this working on Stock 4.1.2 it would be nice to know more (i.e. is 4.1.2 the OTA or leaked version, did they use motochopper root method (only one I thought), persmissions on file, where did they place the qemu line in the file, etc, etc).
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Root Explorer is what I used.
For the other guy having trouble, it hasn't been mentioned yet; did you set the owner and group for the file to root? If the file was ever stored on the sdcard or pushed there then moved, those permissions might make a difference as well. Its a good security measure in the case that it isn't relevant in any case... don't want a wild website writing to your build.prop file, for example.
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BTW... anyone look into testing the framework-res.apk option? Sounds in-depth and much more work (not to mention chance of screwing things up). It would be new to me to decompile, etc, etc, but am not scared to try, just thought I would ask if anyone else already has. Also, not sure if that option is for the 4.1.2 OTA version (verizon in my case).
Thanks.
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I used ES File Explorer (and then you have to use Root Explorer menu option to set r/w prior to opening build.prop).
Regarding the rest of the post above. Not sure what the question is. I never did anything to the build.prop file other than set ES File Explorer to r/w on everything, then edited the build.prop file, saved, checked to ensure it was edited right, then rebooted. So the 'file' has never been anywhere other than in /system. When I check the properties on the build.prop file I see rw- r-- r-- (this the same whether or not /system is set to RW or just RO). I believe these are correct (default) settings, but let me know if that is not correct.
Anyone out there that has this working on Stock 4.1.2 it would be nice to know more (i.e. is 4.1.2 the OTA or leaked version, did they use motochopper root method (only one I thought), persmissions on file, where did they place the qemu line in the file, etc, etc).
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BTW... anyone look into testing the framework-res.apk option? Sounds in-depth and much more work (not to mention chance of screwing things up). It would be new to me to decompile, etc, etc, but am not scared to try, just thought I would ask if anyone else already has. Also, not sure if that option is for the 4.1.2 OTA version (verizon in my case).
Thanks.
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I was kind of just pulling at straws, and trying to answer two posts at the same time, sorry for the confusion. My habit, especially before unlocking the bootloader, is to push things to the sdcard then moving them and setting the right permissions and assingining the correct group and user.
As you've explained things, I don't know why it shouldn't work. Mine is a 4.1.2 OTA. It was originally rooted before upgrading and using Voodoo root keeper but between that and Supersu paid version I was able to reinsert root again after a factory reset, which was a stroke of luck as others lost it. I don't think it would matter which root method is used but I could be wrong; esentially its just allowing us to access the build.prop file to edit at all. I don't remember if I had modified the build.prop before or after the reset. I know that it was working both before and after I unlocked the bootloader though. As for the placement of the line, I put it at the end. I also, out of habit, hit enter for a new line for this type of thing. Afterwards, though, there is now new things that Pimp My Rom has inserted (Some of the tweaks in that package are old and I'd advise people to stick with close to stock as possible when using it unless they know what those lines mean; and there's some build.prop myths still floating around XDA that are not good ones, one of which I know Pimp My Rom uses and looks pretty apealing to select). So, now I have some stuff after it. If there were other things added to your build.prop, then perhaps moving the line to the end of where the default configuration ended... grabbing at straws again with this last sentance but in the lack of information I'm just trying to be helpful
Perhaps if people also with this problem, in addition to answering your question about the root method they used, also posted which carrier branding they had it might reveal something, or rule it out. <-Put that in bold for you
I am VZW with Nova Pro, and I get the systemUI FC as well. After much research, I haven't heard of too many people with PHONES that have been successful in this hack, so I tried it on my GTab 2, and same thing.
After spending entirely too much time looking into this, I purchased Full!Screen+, set the apps that I wanted full screen, and I'm set (oddly enough, this didn't work on my GTab, so I also purchased Hide Bar for that device. I prefer FullScreen+ because the truth is, there's only certain apps that I care about being full screen (Netflix, games, youtube...).
The biggest problem with FS+ is that it hides the notifications. Honestly, I don't really care about that either when I'm doing one of these other activities. After all, we have a notification light.
***This will NOT work on FireOS 5.4.0.1 If your device hasn't updated to that version, it is advisable to IMMEDIATELY 'uninstall' DeviceSoftwareOTA.apk.***
I can confirm this is working on the Fire HD 8 . Here is the article from XDA with detailed instructions for newbies. Like all other hacks or tricks, I cannot be held responsible for any possible permanent damage you may cause to your devices.
**NOTE**
A factory rest will restore all SYSTEM/Amazon apps you 'uninstalled.' So if you mess your tablet, you can at least start over.
**WARNINGS**
1) If you plan on installing 3rd party apps to replace the Amazon apps you uninstalled, please install and setup your 3rd party apps BEFORE uninstalling Amazon apps. In many cases, installing replacement apps after the uninstalling of Amazon apps, causes some 3rd party apps to malfunction. You will then have to uninstall the 3rd party app or do a reset. Once you uninstall an Amazon app, you CANNOT install it again. Not even from the Google Play Store. The only way to restore any uninstalled system apps is to do a factory reset.
2) Uninstalling Fire Launcher, Retail Demo, and the Oobe settings apps, *WILL* disable your home button. If you uninstall any parental controls, your camera picture roll will not work. Recommend installing replacement camera and gallery before uninstalling Amazon's. As of July 27, 2017 9:20am a *pre uninstall* fix exists to make sure your home button stays functional. If you already uninstalled the apps listed in the following link, you will have to perform a reset and download the tool linked just below, or if you prefer manually uninstalling the apps, *avoid uninstalling*: com.amazon.kor.demo, com.amazon.firelauncher and com.amazon.kindle.otter.oobe. You can also edit the tool's .bat to keep the apps you want. This link lists all the apps you can uninstall, that will NOT affect the home button. The three listed at the top should NOT be uninstalled.
** Gloating **
1) A tool has been created that allows this process to happen automatically. A huge thanks to 'savvytechwinner' for helping for months to get us to this stage and an even bigger thanks for creating the tool, something I have no idea how to do.
2) A little gloating: We've scored a great write up on Liliputing!
You can use an app like App Inspector to view the package name of each app, rather than list all of them in a shell window. Nonetheless, I kept the list command in the code.
Here you go:
Code:
adb shell
$ pm list packages
$ pm uninstall -k --user 0 <name of package>
Example: (this removes Amazon video)
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adb shell
$ pm list packages
$ pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.amazon.avod
Success
Why do you keep the data and cache directories?
This is a good thing, however, as it means that these applications truly aren’t being uninstalled from the device, they are just being uninstalled for the current user (user 0 is the default/main user of the phone). That’s why, if you omit the “–user 0” and “-k” part of the command, the command won’t work. These two commands respectively specify that the system app will only be uninstalled for the current user (and not all users, which is something that requires root access) and that the cache/data of the system application will be preserved (which can’t be removed without root access). Therefore, even if you “uninstall” a system application using this method, you can still receive official OTA updates from your carrier or OEM.
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Source: https://www.xda-developers.com/uninstall-carrier-oem-bloatware-without-root-access/
Hallo32 said:
Why do you keep the data and cache directories?
Source: https://www.xda-developers.com/uninstall-carrier-oem-bloatware-without-root-access/
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Fine by me. I wonder if the same method can be applied to install apps and if so, into system? This could be the chance to replace Amazon's apps with forever broken ones while we can, if possible.
Work on my Fire 7" Gen7 with 5.4.0.0.
Thank You!
DragonFire1024 said:
Fine by me. I wonder if the same method can be applied to install apps and if so, into system? This could be the chance to replace Amazon's apps with forever broken ones while we can, if possible.
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Into system should not be possible, because you need root rights to mount /system as write able.
Hasn't there been a few tries to install modified Amazon apps which are broken? I think I have read there something on xda.
--> Firelauncher aplk https://forum.xda-developers.com/am...-remove-default-launcher-amazon-fire-t3288310
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Into system should not be possible, because you need root rights to mount /system as write able.
Hasn't there been a few tries to install modified Amazon apps which are broken? I think I have read there something on xda.
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Yes. Another member and I have been trying to do just that. We've been trying to modify Amazon apps to either bring out block parts of that APKs software, or stop the apps from functioning at all. The closest I got was somehow managing to delete all User AND system app data and storage. Great eh? I thought so too. Until I realized I couldn't download or install anything. I tried, but haven't been able to repeat the process. So far that's as far as we've gotten.
Hallo32 said:
Into system should not be possible, because you need root rights to mount /system as write able.
Hasn't there been a few tries to install modified Amazon apps which are broken? I think I have read there something on xda.
--> Firelauncher aplk https://forum.xda-developers.com/am...-remove-default-launcher-amazon-fire-t3288310
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That works to an extent. I tried it, replacing launcher with whatever Amazon app. It uninstalls it, but then is immediately reinstalled to another folder...usually from /system/priv-app/ to /data/app and with a different name. Though this might have been how I got all app and system app data erased...by screwing around with the DeviceOTA apk.
See edit above. ^^
But what does this mean in relation to the ota apps? Are the ota updates also deactivated?
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See edit above. ^^
But what does this mean in relation to the ota apps? Are the ota updates also deactivated?
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I would've presumed that to be a yes, given nothing could be downloaded and or installed anymore. Everything worked fine aside from that and being able to uninstall apps. What little bit I could find on the web, no one mentioned the cause and most of them ended up with permanently damaged internal SD cards. I waited a few days after posting a thread and no one replied. So I factory reset it and everything was fine again. I wish I could repeat it.
Can we disable "special offers" using this method? Or is that part of the launcher?
If we "uninstall" the launcher, will it ask if you want to use a different installed launcher to map to the home button?
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Can we disable "special offers" using this method? Or is that part of the launcher?
If we "uninstall" the launcher, will it ask if you want to use a different installed launcher to map to the home button?
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I did special offers. Haven't tried the launcher yet.
DragonFire1024 said:
I did special offers. Haven't tried the launcher yet.
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Does it actually remove them from the lock screen or just make the app not work?
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Does it actually remove them from the lock screen or just make the app not work?
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I don't know. I didn't have the ads.
on my kindle fire 7 on 5.3.2.1, this gives the error Failure [DELETE_FAILED_INTERNAL_ERROR].
EDIT: nevermind, i must have missed a step
I have removed most user facing apps. i have not tried the launcher or appstore.
I can confirm that you can remove everything whisperplay and the stock fire keyboard. I install the gboard before i removed the fire keyboard. I have rebooted after removing this.
Does anyone have more than their own profile on their tablet? I'm wondering if this extends to all profiles. So far, Nova, Activity Launcher, Brevent And NetGuard all say all the Amazon apps I uninstalled are gone. Has anyone tried root after nuking Amazon?
If you keep blocking individual Amazon IP addresses like I do with NetGuard, I'd keep a few apps. As long as one app keeps blocking IPs, then your firewall will still work. Otherwise I'm not sure how to block incoming connections.
Is there a list of packages which can be removed without problems?
I will need to restart from a factory reset because now the launcher crashes happily a few times after closing an app.
Hallo32 said:
Is there a list of packages which can be removed without problems?
I will need to restart from a factory reset because now the launcher crashes happily a few times after closing an app.
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This will list all installed packages. I'm not sure if a safe list has yet been made.
Code:
adb shell
$ pm list packages
It will be a long list. Remove at YOUR own risk. One person's safe list may not be the same as yours.
DragonFire1024 said:
This will list all installed packages. I'm not sure if a safe list has yet been made.
It will be a long list. Remove at YOUR own risk. One person's safe list may not be the same as yours.
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I've removed quite a bit so far, appstore, freetime, kindle store and app, content management because Amazon has no right to manage any of my content, managed provisions though I'm not sure that did anything, video and Amazon shopping, and a few others i can't recall at this moment. I am hoping removing prime photos later will allow me to use live wallpapers.
If this is the closest we ever get to root or a custom rom, I don't think we could've asked for something better.
@DragonFire1024
You may mention at the first post, that a factory reset will bring back the automatic update stuff if the method has been used to deactivate it.
Worst case:
* factory reset
* enable wlan conection
* tablet gets updates and installs them