How do you install apks from the nook color once you have them installed? I have tried to do
adb uninstall blah.apk but that just comes back with
Failure
I've been able to uninstall apps with advanced task manager with out a problem. Seems way easier then running a command. But in case you need the command here it is:
adb shell ls /data/app ---- to get the full name of the apk
adb shell rm -r /data/app/#APPNAME
probaina said:
I've been able to uninstall apps with advanced task manager with out a problem. Seems way easier then running a command. But in case you need the command here it is:
adb shell ls /data/app ---- to get the full name of the apk
adb shell rm -r /data/app/#APPNAME
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I have not installed advanced task manager but will, Thanks
Use a launcher that supports holding on trash icon to uninstall.
LP, ADW, and Zeam all support this functionality.
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I can't find a thread for this, but how would I delete stock wallpapers or stock live wallpapers. I prefer to pick and choose which ones to remove to try and save a little space.
I have a rooted N1 with Cyan's mod. I'm comfortable using ADB, just don't know the proper commands, locations of wallpapers or names of specific files.
Me too. want to know where the files are located.
Me three. I've searched around in nearly every directory and cannot find them. I would like to remove the stock htc wallpapers to save space.
adb shell rm /system/app/LiveWallpapers.apk
adb shell rm -r /data/data/com.android.wallpaper
adb uninstall com.android.wallpaper
adb shell rm /system/app/MagicSmokeWallpapers.apk
adb shell rm -r /data/data/com.android.magicsmoke
adb shell rm /system/app/VisualizationWallpapers.apk
adb shell rm -r /data/data/com.android.VisualizationWallpaper
adb uninstall com.android.VisualizationWallpaper
adb shell rm /system/app/Mode10Wallpapers.apk
LiveWallpapers.apk = contains nexus and water live wallpaper and some other i cant remember
wallpapers are located inside of /system/framework/framework-res.apk and does require slight knowledge of how to edit framework files
hey i follow the first adb then i got this (?) then no go???what i need to do after (?)
vinny.1967 said:
hey i follow the first adb then i got this (?) then no go???what i need to do after (?)
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Check if ur phone is detected by adb (adb devices). Then do an adb remount and the run the above adb commands
My device is detected but i try to put in the above commands I it says that its a read-only file system.
Static wallpapers (except the single default wallpaper) are stored in your launcher or in CM6 or Kang-o-rama a special wallpapers app.
It's much easier to download ES File Explorer, turn on root functions, mount system as read/write (same menu) and selectively delete the files you want from /system/app/ and /data/data/ as above.
But really, you're not going to save any user space as all because, for the most part, you're deleting stuff from /system which you don't otherwise need space on.
I'm looking to replace the launcher.apk in the /system/app folder. I know i could just download a replacement launcher from the market and use that but whenever i do that my phone seems to slow down considerably.
So what i'm hoping is that somebody can tell me the adb commands to use to remove the Launcher.apk from the system/app folder and replace it with my choice of launcher? If you know how please reply with the exact commands. Telling me to use adb uninstall will not help seeing as how i've already tried and it didn't work
Please do not tell me to go read adb for dummies or an adb command guide cause i have tried to use these and the commands i type in never work.
Please do not tell me to use the search button as i have and noone seems to have asked this question yet.
If it's not possible just say so.
you may be able to do this through terminal too.
ive not found a tutorial on this specific application but it can be done.
Try this
1. su (allows root permission)
2. mount -o rw,remount -t yaffs2 /dev/block/mtdblock3 /system (make the system folder writeable)
3. cat /system/app/.apk > /sdcard/launcherbackup.apk (backs up system launcher)
4. cat /sdcard/(launcher name).apk > /system/app/launcher.apk (copies launcher to system)
5. enjoy
**PLEASE NOTE**
I am not responsible for if this fails. i have yet to try it myself as i find no need. the code was taken from another tutorial but so far has yet to fail to work for me on other aspects
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Well theres 2 types of home replacements.
1. Who allow themselves to replace stock launcher
2. Who dont allow and have to be used as stand-alone
Regardless ur cleanest method would be :
adb remount
adb shell rm /system/app/Launcher.apk
adb uninstall com.android.launcher
adb shell rm /data/dalvik-cache/*Launcher*
adb shell rm /cache/dalvik-cache/*Launcher*
Now just place ur favorite launcher in ur /system/app folder.
adb remount
adb push <drag apk here> /system/app/
Now just reboot ur phone
traumatism said:
you may be able to do this through terminal too.
ive not found a tutorial on this specific application but it can be done.
Try this
1. su (allows root permission)
2. mount -o rw,remount -t yaffs2 /dev/block/mtdblock3 /system (make the system folder writeable)
3. cat /system/app/.apk > /sdcard/launcherbackup.apk (backs up system launcher)
4. cat /sdcard/(launcher name).apk > /system/app/launcher.apk (copies launcher to system)
5. enjoy
**PLEASE NOTE**
I am not responsible for if this fails. i have yet to try it myself as i find no need. the code was taken from another tutorial but so far has yet to fail to work for me on other aspects
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I did this for my hero and it works, thanks man
thanks a lot
traumatism said:
you may be able to do this through terminal too.
ive not found a tutorial on this specific application but it can be done.
Try this
1. su (allows root permission)
2. mount -o rw,remount -t yaffs2 /dev/block/mtdblock3 /system (make the system folder writeable)
3. cat /system/app/.apk > /sdcard/launcherbackup.apk (backs up system launcher)
4. cat /sdcard/(launcher name).apk > /system/app/launcher.apk (copies launcher to system)
5. enjoy
**PLEASE NOTE**
I am not responsible for if this fails. i have yet to try it myself as i find no need. the code was taken from another tutorial but so far has yet to fail to work for me on other aspects
**PLEASE NOTE**
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can i replace stock by any other launcher by this method???
You can use Link2sd app to convert an app (launcher from market) to system app, then reboot your device and then disable stock launcher in settings or freeze it with link2sd.
I still find having stock launcher there, in case something is wrong with an update, very useful, so I wouldn't even freeze the stock launcher.
Edit: obviously, root required, but its not like you didn't know that from the beginning.
Sent from my Nexus 7 using xda app-developers app
Daneshm90 said:
Well theres 2 types of home replacements.
1. Who allow themselves to replace stock launcher
2. Who dont allow and have to be used as stand-alone
Regardless ur cleanest method would be :
adb remount
adb shell rm /system/app/Launcher.apk
adb uninstall com.android.launcher
adb shell rm /data/dalvik-cache/*Launcher*
adb shell rm /cache/dalvik-cache/*Launcher*
Now just place ur favorite launcher in ur /system/app folder.
adb remount
adb push <drag apk here> /system/app/
Now just reboot ur phone
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Wow I replaced my stock by holo launcher!!! Working fine
Thaknk you
bkrill said:
I'm looking to replace the launcher.apk in the /system/app folder. I know i could just download a replacement launcher from the market and use that but whenever i do that my phone seems to slow down considerably.
So what i'm hoping is that somebody can tell me the adb commands to use to remove the Launcher.apk from the system/app folder and replace it with my choice of launcher? If you know how please reply with the exact commands. Telling me to use adb uninstall will not help seeing as how i've already tried and it didn't work
Please do not tell me to go read adb for dummies or an adb command guide cause i have tried to use these and the commands i type in never work.
Please do not tell me to use the search button as i have and noone seems to have asked this question yet.
If it's not possible just say so.
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The best n easiest way wud b usin a root browser.
Firstly root ur mob n download a file manager that can browse root folder such as root explorer.
Copy the launcher.apk file from ur sd card n paste it to system/app folder aftr activating r/w setting n set permissions to rw-r-r.
N then move the stocklauncher.apk to ur sd card.
For samsung gb mobs stock launcher is touchwiz30launcher.apk
Try to do tings in simple ways.
Sent from my GT-S5302 using xda app-developers app
Whatsapp problems
Hey guys,
The 4.4 KitKat Rom is working just fine. But I ran into some problems with Whatsapp. I successfully validated my phone number and restored my old messages. Now the problem is that Whatsapp won't recognize my contact numbers? When I press on the "New Conversation" button my friendlist should appear but it doesn't. Then I tried refreshing the list by pressing on menu and refresh. Then he tells me "Please try again later".
Has anybody got the same issues? Or any ideas?
Thanks
Ochs said:
Hey guys,
The 4.4 KitKat Rom is working just fine. But I ran into some problems with Whatsapp. I successfully validated my phone number and restored my old messages. Now the problem is that Whatsapp won't recognize my contact numbers? When I press on the "New Conversation" button my friendlist should appear but it doesn't. Then I tried refreshing the list by pressing on menu and refresh. Then he tells me "Please try again later".
Has anybody got the same issues? Or any ideas?
Thanks
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theres no issue if change stock launcher only i think
bkrill said:
I'm looking to replace the launcher.apk in the /system/app folder. I know i could just download a replacement launcher from the market and use that but whenever i do that my phone seems to slow down considerably.
So what i'm hoping is that somebody can tell me the adb commands to use to remove the Launcher.apk from the system/app folder and replace it with my choice of launcher? If you know how please reply with the exact commands. Telling me to use adb uninstall will not help seeing as how i've already tried and it didn't work
Please do not tell me to go read adb for dummies or an adb command guide cause i have tried to use these and the commands i type in never work.
Please do not tell me to use the search button as i have and noone seems to have asked this question yet.
If it's not possible just say so.
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Another suggestion guys.......note: dont ever uninstall the previous launcher yet...this result a crash...just do this first...your phone should be rooted try Link2SD app from playstore just scroll down and move app to phone and then the upper right corner you'll see the menu then convert to system app...and upper left corner then reboot....100% is working.....by arowenayih
Hi, I was wondering if anyone knows the correct ADB command for removing an app from the /data/data folder?
I recently installed a new ROM on my nexus one and it came with both Launcher Pro and ADW Launcher installed. I know I could just NOT use the one I don't like but I'd rather remove it.
I tried:
adb remount
adb shell rm /data/data/org.adw.launcher
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AND
adb remount
adb shell rm /data/data/org.adw.launcher.apk
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But neither worked.
Any suggestions?
I'd appreciate it.
I used root explorer and just deleted all apps I didnt want from /system/app
(ADW, facebook, calculator, amazon mp3)
And I think you have to use /system/app instead of /data/data
adb shell rm /system/app/ADWLauncher.apk
or try this
adb devices
adb remount
adb shell
/system/app
ls (this shows you all apps installed, search for the launcher)
rm -r [name of the file you want to remove].apk
Isn´t the app itself in /system/app/ADWLauncher.apk ??
oops, thats what I meant. Just copied his adb line.. edited my post now, thanks
Thanks guys, I got it to work.
I appreciate all your help
Hi there... i tried the same commands but i get directory not empty.
i'm not trying to remove the whole directory but just an apk.
i tried it both of windows and linux to no avail.
thanks in advance.
How would you delete/uninstall apk's installed via adb in the Nook extras section? I have Astro File manager installed but can't locate were these apps/games are. Can I delete/uninstall using adb?
I didn't use my SD Card as it had Nooters image on it at the time. Any help would be appreciated.
Root explorer should be able to do the trick.
alternatively,
adb shell rm -r <insert folder path> <insert full app name>
would do it from adb too.
graymulligan said:
Root explorer should be able to do the trick.
alternatively,
adb shell rm -r <insert folder path> <insert full app name>
would do it from adb too.
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Thanks, this did the trick!
Use Astro's Application Manager/Backup tool
Menu --> Tools --> Application Manager/Backup
adb shell pm list packages
adb uninstall some.package.to.remove
on CM7 nitely #64 w adb install issue:
adb install -r ${apkName} --CORRECTED THIS CMD WORKED FINE --
Above should replace. But I find that in order to force new app version that i have to do the following:
adb uninstall $PackageName
adb install ${apkName}
and that the first cmd ( uninstall ) deletes any sdcard data and any mySqlData bound to the app. It makes PIA to do alot of test cycles cause every time that the app cycles , you need to run a script to replace all the data.
My question ...
why isnt install -r actually doing a replace of the app?
Process Mgr does NOT show the app running. I dont know if its background cached or something. I always seem to pick up the old app version when i try to use 'install -r '