Thunderbolt: Apps that are safe to remove once rooted (and how to put them back!)

[PJnc284]

gotta love simple solutions. I updated it when everyone was talking about battery issues with services related to the blockbuster app. Got the uninstall error, rebooted and no more blockbuster.

 

[blizz419]

gotta love simple solutions. I updated it when everyone was talking about battery issues with services related to the blockbuster app. Got the uninstall error, rebooted and no more blockbuster.

yep same here lol blockbuster is gone, also note i got rid of friendstream with no problems as well

 

[Electric Mayhem]

Ok so I renamed the files as explained by Cory but all of the apps are still in my app drawer, any ideas?

 

[PJnc284]

Did you enable R/W before you renamed them?

 

[Electric Mayhem]

Did you enable R/W before you renamed them?

You can't rename them unless you do.

Also I just noticed upon further inspection that some of the apps did indeed disappear. No longer listed in the App drawer are Kindle, Bit Bop, City ID,
Rhapsody, and VZ Nav but Blockbuster, VCast, Rockband and VVM want to stick around.

-Mayhem

 

[ltredbeard]

Move App Question

Ok so I've searched and searched and after two days I've decided to ask...

I want to move the apps onto my SD card using the cmd terminal in windows, but i get an error every time i try. It is failed on /system/app/Blockbuster_htc.apk cross-device

any ideas.....i really want to adb as a way to learn for the future so i dont want to use the listed apps

Edit: I also tried cat

c:\android-sdk-windows\platform-tools>adb shell
* daemon not running. starting it now on port 5037 *
* daemon started successfully *
$ su
su
# mount -o rw,remount -t ext3 /dev/block/mmcblk1p21 /system
mount -o rw,remount -t ext3 /dev/block/mmcblk1p21 /system
# cat /sdcard/bloatware > /system/app/blockbuster_htc.apk
cat /sdcard/bloatware > /system/app/blockbuster_htc.apk
/sdcard/bloatware: invalid length
# mv /system/app/Blockbuster_htc.apk /sdcard/bloatware/
mv /system/app/Blockbuster_htc.apk /sdcard/bloatware/
failed on '/system/app/Blockbuster_htc.apk' - Cross-device link

 

[Electric Mayhem]

Ok so I figured out the blockbuster issue,seems that the blockbuster update was keeping it from being removed. At any rate I went to settings/apps and tried to remove it but was only able to uninstall the update which resulted in an error. Rebooted phone and blockbuster was gone

Sent from my Thunderbolt using Tapatalk

 

[infernodash]

Is there a way to remove V Cast Media Manager from the phone? I downloaded htc sync for the drivers and apparently it must have installed the media manager with it. I've tried moving and renaming vcast.apk but it doesn't have any affect on the media manager itself. Please tell me there is a way to get this off.

As soon as I made this post, I found the actual apk for it. It was this newbayvault_4.2.96.vzmarket.apk

 

[melch8805]

Ok so I've searched and searched and after two days I've decided to ask...

I want to move the apps onto my SD card using the cmd terminal in windows, but i get an error every time i try. It is failed on /system/app/Blockbuster_htc.apk cross-device

any ideas.....i really want to adb as a way to learn for the future so i dont want to use the listed apps

[/B]

your problem is most likely you need to use this mount:

mount -o remount,rw -t ext3 /dev/block/mmcblk0p25 /system

not what you had posted...

let me know

 

[melch8805]

ROM-ification

I was try to keep this a simple script and not create a rom.

Adrynalyne has a really solid debloat rom and I do not want to duplicate efforts. But if people here are really worried about keeping their bloat apk's onboard their sdcard, I will generate a rom that includes a script (which you just have to click) that will restore all your bloatware.

Let me know if this is wanted. And I just want to say, before people get crazy on me, ALL THE LOVE GOES TO ADRYNALNE AND CORY!!!!!

I'm not stealing from them, but i will add the option to keep bloat to the rom.

let me know if this is wanted

 

[ltredbeard]

your problem is most likely you need to use this mount:

mount -o remount,rw -t ext3 /dev/block/mmcblk0p25 /system

not what you had posted...

let me know

Ok so i gave that a try and I'm still getting the error. I'm still trying to learn the commands, etc so I'm curious how did you come up with the mount you said to use. They are very close, just a few slight differences.

Here is the error i received this time.

c:\android-sdk-windows\platform-tools>adb shell
$ su
su
# mount -o remount,rw -t ext3 /dev/block/mmcblk0p25 /system
mount -o remount,rw -t ext3 /dev/block/mmcblk0p25 /system
# mv /system/app/CityID.apk /sdcard/bloatware/
mv /system/app/CityID.apk /sdcard/bloatware/
failed on '/system/app/CityID.apk' - Cross-device link

Thanks again!

 

[melch8805]

Ok so i gave that a try and I'm still getting the error. I'm still trying to learn the commands, etc so I'm curious how did you come up with the mount you said to use. They are very close, just a few slight differences.

Here is the error i received this time.

c:\android-sdk-windows\platform-tools>adb shell
$ su
su
# mount -o remount,rw -t ext3 /dev/block/mmcblk0p25 /system
mount -o remount,rw -t ext3 /dev/block/mmcblk0p25 /system
# mv /system/app/CityID.apk /sdcard/bloatware/
mv /system/app/CityID.apk /sdcard/bloatware/
failed on '/system/app/CityID.apk' - Cross-device link

Thanks again!

block 25 is system. I believe by default it is read only. So when we actually want to move stuff from it, we have to mount it as read/writable.

I just found out that what you were mounting was "recovery". I'm pretty sure that mounting it as rw will not mess anything up. i'm still trying to find out what permissions it is supposed to have.

so, back to the cross-device link thing. try using the busybox mv instead of the one built in.

let me know

ps: i ran the default mv and got the same error...

# /system/xbin/busybox mv /system/app/VZW_Rhapsody.apk /sdcard/disabled.apps/VZW_Rhapsody.apk.bak
/system/xbin/busybox mv /system/app/VZW_Rhapsody.apk /sdcard/disabled.apps/VZW_Rhapsody.apk.bak
mv: can't preserve ownership of '/sdcard/disabled.apps/VZW_Rhapsody.apk.bak': Operation not permitted
# ls /system/app/VZW_Rhap*
ls /system/app/VZW_Rhap*
/system/app/VZW_Rhap*: No such file or directory

using busybox works

 

[marcusblade#AC]

Anyone know if the the stock apps were loaded to megaupload? I deleted instead of renamed also. I thought I had read Cory was going to upload them.

 

[ltredbeard]

block 25 is system. I believe by default it is read only. So when we actually want to move stuff from it, we have to mount it as read/writable.

I just found out that what you were mounting was "recovery". I'm pretty sure that mounting it as rw will not mess anything up. i'm still trying to find out what permissions it is supposed to have.

so, back to the cross-device link thing. try using the busybox mv instead of the one built in.

let me know

ps: i ran the default mv and got the same error...

# /system/xbin/busybox mv /system/app/VZW_Rhapsody.apk /sdcard/disabled.apps/VZW_Rhapsody.apk.bak
/system/xbin/busybox mv /system/app/VZW_Rhapsody.apk /sdcard/disabled.apps/VZW_Rhapsody.apk.bak
mv: can't preserve ownership of '/sdcard/disabled.apps/VZW_Rhapsody.apk.bak': Operation not permitted
# ls /system/app/VZW_Rhap*
ls /system/app/VZW_Rhap*
/system/app/VZW_Rhap*: No such file or directory

using busybox works

I was using a code to mount that I was able to get to work to rename the apps. How could you tell it was in "recovery"?

Also, how do I use the busybox move? I must be doing something wrong with it bc I get this:

# mount -o remount,rw -t ext3 /dev/block/mmcblk0p25 /system
mount -o remount,rw -t ext3 /dev/block/mmcblk0p25 /system
# /system/xbin/busybox mv /system/app/CityID.apk /sdcard/Bloatware/CityID.apk.bak
/system/xbin/busybox mv /system/app/CityID.apk /sdcard/Bloatware/CityID.apk.bak
/system/xbin/busybox: not found

When I search the /system/xbin folder Busybox isnt listed:
# ls /system/xbin
ls /system/xbin
wireless_modem
crasher
su
# ls /system/
ls /system/
customize
usr
build.prop
fonts
lib
xbin
app
media
bin
lost+found
framework
tts
etc

 

[melch8805]

Anyone know if the the stock apps were loaded to megaupload? I deleted instead of renamed also. I thought I had read Cory was going to upload them.

I am currently working a rom based on the Basic Debloat rom that will include all bloat pushed to the sdcard....

stand by.

also, not sure about an megaupload of the apks...

 

[melch8805]

I was using a code to mount that I was able to get to work to rename the apps. How could you tell it was in "recovery"?

Also, how do I use the busybox move? I must be doing something wrong with it bc I get this:

# mount -o remount,rw -t ext3 /dev/block/mmcblk0p25 /system
mount -o remount,rw -t ext3 /dev/block/mmcblk0p25 /system
# /system/xbin/busybox mv /system/app/CityID.apk /sdcard/Bloatware/CityID.apk.bak
/system/xbin/busybox mv /system/app/CityID.apk /sdcard/Bloatware/CityID.apk.bak
/system/xbin/busybox: not found

When I search the /system/xbin folder Busybox isnt listed:

do:

adb shell
su
which busybox

^--- should tell you where it is installed


so as far as knowing it was recovery.... I just posted a thread on it:
Know what you are mounting? - Android Forums

Hope this helps

let me know

 

[Kid 05]

htclockscreen.apk -> htclockscreen.bak gives you the nexus s un/lock sound buttons

 

[Droid_Evo_8]

Woooo, I want that screen. Where u get it from and how u install it?

 

[Kid 05]

Woooo, I want that screen. Where u get it from and how u install it?

Mine? After you root it get the app "root explorer" then go to the "system" folder then to the "app " folder from this folder find the app called "HtcLockScreen.apk" and just change the. Apk to. Bak and reset and your golden I'm running the nexus live wall paper

 

[Droid_Evo_8]

Mine? After you root it get the app "root explorer" then go to the "system" folder then to the "app " folder from this folder find the app called "HtcLockScreen.apk" and just change the. Apk to. Bak and reset and your golden I'm running the nexus live wall paper

Thanx, man. Got it.