How-To : Removing sprint bloatware (with root)

[KSmithInNY]

wow, yeah even the SDK method isnt working. Rufflez I'll PM you ... see what we can do.

 

[gabbott]

Might wanna check here, they are also discussing app removal:

Apps that are ok to remove with root - xda-developers

They mention something about a /data/data/ folder.

 

[modern]

Download Titanium Backup (free) from the market and apps can be easily deleted. Select backup/restore , select the app and it gives you options to backup, delete etc..

 

[mastermayhm069]

^wow worked, then everything came back after restart

 

[gabbott]

^wow worked, then everything came back after restart

Did the actual app come back or just the icon? What happens if you try to run the app you tried removing?

 

[Cory Streater]

Uninstalling it (Sprint Nascar for example) with Titanium didn't work for me. And now between Titanium, EVO Unrevoked, Root Explorer, and Superuser Permissions, I have added another 4 icons to my launcher, which is exactly what I set out to reduce in the first place haha.

 

[Andrew Ruffolo]

lol, we'll figure it out Cory

 

[mastermayhm069]

im with cory ive DL a few apps myself just to remove ones that i dont want...the apps are back and fully functioning

 

[Andrew Ruffolo]

Sorry folks, we haven't been faced with this before. I have a theory... if someone is willing to backup Sprint_Core.apk to their computer (or sd card), then remove it, and then remove the others and see if that works.

 

[Cory Streater]

Standby. I'll try that.

 

[Cory Streater]

Actually, where is it? I don't see it in the /system/app folder and I searched for it with root explorer and nothing turned up either.

 

[Andrew Ruffolo]

Its proposed this app runs in the background and notifies you when a Sprint App updates... maybe it has something to do with this... Thats my reasoning. This is hard without the phone, sorry guys/gals.

 

[Andrew Ruffolo]

Actually, where is it? I don't see it in the /system/app folder and I searched for it with root explorer and nothing turned up either.

Hmmm, then it didn't come with it... scratch that.
Whats in /system/data/data/?

 

[KSmithInNY]

new verified method updated guys

I have removed a few apps already, and rebooted and they stay gone. Boom-Shock-a-lock-a

 

[gabbott]

new verified method updated guys

I have removed a few apps already, and rebooted and they stay gone. Boom-Shock-a-lock-a

Yay! Thanks for the work, I'll give it a go in a bit.

 

[Cory Streater]

Thanks guys!

 

[Somatic]

Trying to use the mount command under adb shell
Not sure what the correct syntax is given that I'm a n00b and all
mount /dev/block/mtdblock4 /system
Usage: mount [-r] [-w] [-o options] [-t type] device directory

lol
Whaaa?

 

[Cory Streater]

I was about to do this until I read the latest warning.

However, I love the excellent write-up and and have stickied it.

Anyone that benefits from the above posts, please take the time to push the thanks button.

 

[Andrew Ruffolo]

are you rooted? Do you have a # on your computer when you type mount /dev/block/mtdblock4 /system ???

 

[Somatic]

Seems Like It

C:\Android\tools>adb shell
# mount /dev/block/mtdblock4 /system
mount /dev/block/mtdblock4 /system
Usage: mount [-r] [-w] [-o options] [-t type] device directory
#