[VZN] Update - How to stop it? - Galaxy Tab Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

The latest Verizon update isn't doing me any favors. I'm a rabid baseball fan and it trashes MLB at Bat live game video and does some other rather unwanted stuff to Flash. It was easy enough to flash the original system back on and blow away the update so everything worked again but now the SGT insists on reminding me fairly often that there's an update I want nothing to do with. Any idea on how to shut it up?

Root your tab that'll stop ota updates.
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Incorrect. Rooting will not stop it at all. Perhaps if you use root explorer and go into cashe file and remove it that might work for a bit. Not sure but rooting will not
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Good luck with that. I deleted the 2 files in my cache folder using root explorer that had the correct size and date. It seemed to work..... untill I had to reboot my tab. After I rebooted, I got the notification again, and this time, there is no file with today's date or the correct size in the cache folder.
I was getting constant popups the first time around untill I deleted those files, after which, nothing untill I restarted. So those must have been the correct files. I don't understand where the new ones are now.
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NomaSS said:
Root your tab that'll stop ota updates.
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Rooting alone will not stop the ota. The developer of the custom rom generally removes the ota feature.

note I have not tried this since I already got the update....and if you brick something its not my fault...
you could try to change the ro.build.fingerprint so maybe the update service still think you already got the update. this method worked to stop a droid ota update.
in /system/build.prop file change it to:
ro.build.fingerprint=verizon/SCH-I800/SCH-I800/SCH-I800:2.2/FROYO/EC02:user/release-keys
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In the past, people have renamed "Otacerts.zip" to "Otacerts.zip.bak" in /etc/security/ . You may also want to choose "Install Later" first, then delete the file in the cache folder on your SDcard. Then reboot.
You can use either Root explorer (easy option) or Terminal, though every time I try to install a Terminal emulator, it fails on my tab
I haven't tried this myself, but I will be doing it tonight.

my understanding with the cert rename is that the user will still get the download and the prompts to install....its just that it fails during install when the signature doesnt match
so you will be saved from accidently installing but will get a lot of notices that you need the update.
I could be wrong though.
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This is bull****. Damn pop ups every 15 minutes, I feel like im trying to surf the web with AOL. My poor 4 year old was trying to watch a movie and I kept hearing her get upset, stupid update would interfere with the movie.
Im not going through all that bull**** just for an update I dont care about, there has got to be a way to kill this thing off.

Any progress on this? I read about editing the build.prop to EC02, but that didn't work for me either.
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vwvapor said:
Any progress on this? I read about editing the build.prop to EC02, but that didn't work for me either.
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What I did on my Droid Charge was back-up build.prop and then change every place where to referenced the old build number and change it to the new build number. Then I saved the file and then rebooted. I got one last warning about the OTA update and then it went away.

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Things to not do (or to think about) after Root...for now

The users. First off I want to make this very clear, I am not responsible for anything nor is droidxforums for any damages done to devices due to root, since it was up to the user to make the decisions they make. Thank you, please continue to read.
1. First off I am posting this for reasons that were obvioulsy not too obvious.
2. If you chose to delete anything other than something that can be downloaded from the market, YOU took that risk. You have potentially just bricked your device.
3. DO NOT DELETE ANYTHING THAT HAS "BLUR" IN ITS FILE NAME.
4. DO NOT try to flash a custom recovery via Rom Manager then wonder why your phone is stuck with a cool new Motorola logo.
5. This thread will be updated very frequently, before posting questions and what not, just post your problem, no questions please, I will be using this to help as many of you as possible.
6. Most importantly do not mess with the framework right now, there is many $600 papers weights laying around now.
7. DO NOT TOUCH BACK UP ASSISTANCE UNLESS ITS WINDY IN YOUR HOUSE OR OFFICE AND YOU NEED A PAPER WEIGHT.
Thank you.
B16
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Source and discussion: http://www.droidxforums.com/forum/hacking-help/1510-ultimate-wrong-doings.html
If you do remove some of the bloat and need to copy the files back without bootlooping (grdm)
Read this http://www.droidxforums.com/forum/d...ant-if-you-removed-but-arent-bootlooping.html
Thread discussion on what apps are safe to remove and hard reset without bootloops
http://www.droidxforums.com/forum/droid-x-hacks/1347-removing-bloat.html
Stock DroidX software, for un-bloating and hard resets (grdm)
http://www.chadhaney.com/droidXDefault/
Way to be lookin' out for your community. Props man!!!
Anyone know what the 3g mobile hotspot app is listed as in system/apps? I can't find it
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sp1kez said:
Anyone know what the 3g mobile hotspot app is listed as in system/apps? I can't find it
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Mynet.apk
P.S. don't removed backupassistanceclient.apk!!! It will result in a near brick if you try to factory reset after it has been removed.
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We tested this last nite,, you can do basically whatever you want as long as you put the phone back to pristine condition before you do a wipe or update or whatever..
Here is the basic method that works to copy files back to the phone if you took out bloat..
http://www.droidxforums.com/forum/droid-x-hacks/1462-how-put-back-backup-assistant-if-you-removed-but-arent-bootlooping.html
Works with all system apks, though.
grdm said:
We tested this last nite,, you can do basically whatever you want as long as you put the phone back to pristine condition before you do a wipe or update or whatever..
Here is the basic method that works to copy files back to the phone if you took out bloat..
http://www.droidxforums.com/forum/droid-x-hacks/1462-how-put-back-backup-assistant-if-you-removed-but-arent-bootlooping.html
Works with all system apks, though.
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I just saw this myself today, OP has been updated with this link
If i root, will i be excluded from the 2.2 update duke late summer?
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GoldenCyn said:
If i root, will i be excluded from the 2.2 update duke late summer?
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It seems that no one knows for sure.
People have been able to root, re-copy any removed system applications ( blockbuster, skype, etc..) apply the .604 update and stay rooted
Only time will tell for sure
I only deleted Blockbuster, Skype, NFSShift, and AmazonMP3/Kindle apps. Would I need to put those back on and unroot if I wanted to do a hard reset?
From what I hear, you need to put back ALL of the apps that came with the phone to apply the .604 update
Un-rooting doesn't seem to be necessary
Here is a thread discussion on what apps are safe to remove and hard reset without bootloops
http://www.droidxforums.com/forum/droid-x-hacks/1347-removing-bloat.html
Here is a list and downloads of all of the default DroidX apps
http://alldroid.org/default.aspx?g=posts&t=515
zanix said:
From what I hear, you need to put back ALL of the apps that came with the phone to apply the .604 update
Un-rooting doesn't seem to be necessary
Here is a thread discussion on what apps are safe to remove and hard reset without bootloops
http://www.droidxforums.com/forum/droid-x-hacks/1347-removing-bloat.html
Here is a list and downloads of all of the default DroidX apps
http://alldroid.org/default.aspx?g=posts&t=515
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He is correct, we have had phones with tons removed, copied everythign back with the right permissions, took out all the things that root did, basically un-rooting, apply the update, then re-root, so you will have to put the phone back to pristine before the update, but it works fine.
At least it does for now. As for the rooting, it is a huge gaping hole in linux/android, not a specific phone or phone home launcher so it will likely not be fixed until at least Gingerbread 3.0 IF THEN. Bird really smoked the monkey on this one, i would marry him if it was legal.
But yeah, dont freak out if u removed a ton of stuff, here is a complete pristine system app dir if u need:
http://www.chadhaney.com/droidXDefault/
Zanix, thanks for updating into the post, i hope it ends up helping people.
Updated OP with direct link to original .apk list
Hey,
Where can I find a list of the correct permissions? I removed like 5 apps and copied them back and still the update fails.
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Check the permissions from one of the files you did not remove
I'm not 100% sure that will work
It is 644 if I recall correctly.
I think you need to check the umask for each file as well
ON the post on how to put back backup assistant it tells you the permissions for all the files in the app dir
its in the first post
So I wanted to install a status bar replacement for Droid X, which involves replacing framework-res.apk. Instead of doing it through adb, I replaced the file with Root Explorer, and it sent it into boot loop. Do I now have a paperweight? =/
I tried doing factory reset, but that didn't fix it...
Edit: It sees update.zip on my SD card in recovery mode (some file I think I downloaded before), so is there a way to maybe apply a recovery command to replace framework-res.apk?
Edit2: sigh, nvm, there is no update.zip on the SD card, I'm not sure where it's reading it from. But when I tell it to apply it, it doesn't find it either. Looks like I bricked my phone
Has anyone been using Autostarts to block the bloat from loading on boot?
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The Titanium Backup "Freeze" feature has been working like a charm for me. I've frozen all of the bloatware (the autorun stuff) and seen no adverse effects on the phone.
The phone seems to perform better without the running bloat. But this might be a placebo effect. The jury is still out...I'm testing. One thing is for sure, I feel better knowing that useless extra processes are not running in the background.
The big open question for me is how does the TB Freeze function work? Is it like the task killers or does it intercept the app on boot?
It does not change anything in the root directory since all the *.apk files are in tact for the frozen apps. This is the main reason I use the freeze since there seems to be little risk of bricking the phone with this method.

Bionic 5.5.1_84_DBN-55 Auto_DeOdexer

For those of you that do not want to DeOdex their phone manually, here's a script I created to do it for you. I've created this same script before for the Droid X, and it's quite simple. Here's what you need.
1) Your phone must be Rooted.
2) You must install Bionic_Bootstrapper.
Below you can find these items.
COMPLETE GUIDE TO ROOT AND BOOTSTRAP
Once you have that.... download my DeOdexer and put it on your sdcard.
Bionic_AutoDeOdexer
MIRROR
Reboot into recovery. BACKUP YOUR PHONE!!!!
Once that completes, then go to install from zip. Choose file from zip... find the Bionic_DeOdexer zip file... and run it.
There is a script at the beginning that checks the build.prop file and makes sure you have the correct build. You must have 5.5.1_84_DBN-55. If you do not, I hope it fails.
Reboot.... and all should be good. Now that you are DeOdexed.... have fun theming!
As you should know, do this at your own risk. Yes, I've tested this on my phone and had no issue. This doesn't mean you won't experience a problem. I'm not responsible for what happens to your phone.
ENJOY!!!
Worked great. Saved me a lot of time from manually deodexing.
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Thanks for this...
TauntingBull said:
Thanks for this...
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You're welcome!
Fantastic nitro.thank you so much.it was quick, clean and simple. System/app/ shows no sign of .Odex's after installing zip. Flawless victory.
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AJMetal87 said:
Fantastic nitro.thank you so much.it was quick, clean and simple. System/app/ shows no sign of .Odex's after installing zip. Flawless victory.
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Not a problem. Have fun Theming!
I think this should be stickied.... lots of requests for this!
For some reason when I try to run this it says that it failed. I have downloaded a few times and tried. I'm on the same build and completely stock rooted.. weird. Any ideas?
willbur73 said:
For some reason when I try to run this it says that it failed. I have downloaded a few times and tried. I'm on the same build and completely stock rooted.. weird. Any ideas?
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Have you removed or touched any of the system/app/ 's ?
I'm running the rooted stock rom. I haven't removed any programs or modified/renamed anything in /system/apps, however, I did freeze some of the bloat using TB. Do I need to defrost the apps first before running this script, or does it matter?
PillClinton said:
I'm running the rooted stock rom. I haven't removed any programs or modified/renamed anything in /system/apps, however, I did freeze some of the bloat using TB. Do I need to defrost the apps first before running this script, or does it matter?
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If you modified any of the APKs, to include freezing them, I cannot guarantee it will work. Best thing is to be completely stock and rooted. At least that's the way I did this script.
Thanks for the answer! TB has a batch defrost, so if I decide to go ahead & run this script, I'll defrost everything first.
I did mine with frozen apps and it seems to be working well. Was able to install the 1% mod and use a custom battery icon too.
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I did mine with frozen apps and it seems to be working well. Was able to install the 1% mod and use a custom battery icon too.
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Good to know. I do know that depending on how the person downloads some packages, they may get corrupted during download. If it fails one time... try again. If it continues to fail, re-download and try again.
So the file isn't available any more?
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I just checked both file locations and they are still there. What are you referring too.
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Worked great here, didn't unfreeze anything before running it and no problems to report.
Kind of a goofy question, but is there any reason that deodexing the stock (rooted) rom would worsen data loss issues?
The reason I ask is that I reverted to stock yesterday after experiencing substantial data problems with UNLEASH3D 1.5. Ran well for the entire day and this morning. Then, a couple hours ago, I ran this script and have had nothing but issues since, with both WiFi and cellular data dying, and not coming back without a reboot. Reverted to stock again, and all is normal.
Any ideas?
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Underwater Mike said:
Kind of a goofy question, but is there any reason that deodexing the stock (rooted) rom would worsen data loss issues?
The reason I ask is that I reverted to stock yesterday after experiencing substantial data problems with UNLEASH3D 1.5. Ran well for the entire day and this morning. Then, a couple hours ago, I ran this script and have had nothing but issues since, with both WiFi and cellular data dying, and not coming back without a reboot. Reverted to stock again, and all is normal.
Any ideas?
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I have these same issues on stock, on .892 and on any roms - I really think it is just the phone :/ - there is a known bug on the bug list about data connectivity issues.
Btw the .892 radio is complete crap.... at least on my phone it is...
Market Apps
After running this script, I noted that my normal list of around 60 or so market apps is now showing only around 13 apps. Also, the market app asked me for authorization when I started it up. So, I don't know if this script, or maybe an automatic update to the market app has caused my missing downloaded apps.
They are still on the phone, and still backed up with TB, but they are not shown in the market My Apps page.
Any thoughts or solutions?
Corey
...Argh, never mind, this phone seems to have a mind of its own. The account chosen for My apps was not my main google account but another one. Not sure how this happens, but I find little things like this all the time with Android. My favorite is that my email delivery settings (push vs. manual vs. schedule) seem to change on their own!

[Q] Bluetooth and crazy home lite

My revo is on broken out 1.1 and zv8 and Bluetooth was working for me until I installed and used crazy home lite. Now Bluetooth doesn't work, but if I back up, wipe and reflash 1.1 without installing crazy home it works again. Just for sh!ts and giggles I reinstalled crazy and lo and behold no BT again. I'm about to reflash BO again, just wondering if anybody else has experienced this or knows of a work around. Anyways, love all the work the devs have put into this phone. Besides this little snafu w/ crazy home it's like a brand new phone. Can't wait to see what mtm has in store for 1.2
im right there with you. I flashed Broken Out 1.1 yesterday and bluetooth worked... since yesterday I installed some more apps through Rom Toolbox and something keeps breaking it! I would really love bluetooth to be working again.
I think I have my problem figured out. I went through on a fresh install and added things back one at a time and checked bt after each addition. I had justfrozen my ota update and then bt stopped working. I defrosted it and now it works again. Is there a way to disable the system update without freezing it, like maybe change it to .bak?
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My BT works as long as I don't turn it off. Once it is turned off I must defrost the update app, start BT, then refreeze update app. It works for me
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heres the fix, and il'll quote MT as he originally posted this in a different thread. This fix does work btw..
"Alright to those who want Bluetooth and to stop the update use root explorer and go to /system/lib and rename libdme_main.so with .bak. You will get a force close on initial boot and the occasional flash but it should stop the update and keep Bluetooth "
Jasbo said:
heres the fix, and il'll quote MT as he originally posted this in a different thread. This fix does work btw..
"Alright to those who want Bluetooth and to stop the update use root explorer and go to /system/lib and rename libdme_main.so with .bak. You will get a force close on initial boot and the occasional flash but it should stop the update and keep Bluetooth "
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I cannot seem to find libdme_main.so anywhere let alone in system/lib/.
"Originally Posted by Jasbo
heres the fix, and il'll quote MT as he originally posted this in a different thread. This fix does work btw..
"Alright to those who want Bluetooth and to stop the update use root explorer and go to /system/lib and rename libdme_main.so with .bak. You will get a force close on initial boot and the occasional flash but it should stop the update and keep Bluetooth "
I cannot seem to find libdme_main.so anywhere let alone in system/lib/. "
Me either
What are you using to browse your file system? I see it there using the root browser in ROM Toolbox.
Rom Toolbox here, too. Still can't find it.
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2 questions:
Are you still properly rooted (have you checked with Root Checker?), and when you select root browser and scroll down does it even show you system?
Yes.
and Yes.
Rooted, on BrokenOut 2.0. I just update to v9, then rooted, installed cwm, BO 2.0 and still can't find it. I don't need to do this now because I'm up to date but would like to know how for future referance.
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I verified my rooted stock ZV9 does have /system/lib/libdme.main.so with Root Explorer. Odd you can't find it. Or, is it not in Broken Out 2? Maybe that?
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That could be it. I'm on BO 1.1.
Whoops. My bad. Thinking back to when I was on BO 1.1, last week, the Software Update would notify me of the pending update and successfully downloaded it. I refroze Software Update and didn't let it go further. Never did check if libdme.main.so was present.
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So, back to the update issue, how to keep from updates running other than freezing Software Update?
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[Q] [rooted] How to remove bloatware?

I just got this phone last Friday. It's my first Android phone, but I've used Android before on my Kindle Fire, which I rooted and tried all sorts of ROMs and customized the hell out of it.
So I was really excited today when I found out about the root package! I just got it rooted, had to factory reset first, but that's OK. But since my phone is a Canada Bell model (and I live in the US), it's a got a bunch of apps that I can't use and don't want.
I googled and found a site that gives a tutorial how to use Android Mate to remove the crapware, but in searching through /system/apps, I don't see the Bell stuff, maybe I missed it or it's named something different.
Any tried doing this yet?
Instead of removing them, I suggest you freeze them with titanium backup. Download it from play store, open it, click restore/backup, tap the app you don't want and select freeze. It saves headache and it's not like our phone has a lack of free memory
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capran said:
I just got this phone last Friday. It's my first Android phone, but I've used Android before on my Kindle Fire, which I rooted and tried all sorts of ROMs and customized the hell out of it.
So I was really excited today when I found out about the root package! I just got it rooted, had to factory reset first, but that's OK. But since my phone is a Canada Bell model (and I live in the US), it's a got a bunch of apps that I can't use and don't want.
I googled and found a site that gives a tutorial how to use Android Mate to remove the crapware, but in searching through /system/apps, I don't see the Bell stuff, maybe I missed it or it's named something different.
Any tried doing this yet?
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To answer your question, and not give unwanted advice, the apks you're looking for will be located in /vendor/app
ATGAdmin said:
To answer your question, and not give unwanted advice, the apks you're looking for will be located in /vendor/app
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Found them, but it won't let me delete, keeps saying they're read only ;(
Hemotherapy said:
Found them, but it won't let me delete, keeps saying they're read only ;(
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You need to switch to r/w in whatever explorer you're in. Either that, or you're not rooted
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System Tuner allows you to uninstall system apps as. Forgot that setcpu wakes up the phone a lot when profiles are active but system tuner is also good for underclocking.
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Use Titanium Backup and just freeze as was already mentioned. Otherwise, you'll be screwed when we get jelly bean because you won't get the update without all stock apps.
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Use Titanium Backup and just freeze as was already mentioned. Otherwise, you'll be screwed when we get jelly bean because you won't get the update without all stock apps.
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How do you get back all the Stock apps?
[ QUOTE=dnorthington;33064453]Use Titanium Backup and just freeze as was already mentioned. Otherwise, you'll be screwed when we get jelly bean because you won't get the update without all stock apps.[/QUOTE]
In case you haven't been paying attention to the update schedule, here it is http://phandroid.com/2012/10/19/mot...-updates-jelly-bean-release-schedule-as-well/
We won't be getting JB until next year.
If we don't have a recovery program by then to flash ROMs, this phone won't be worth keeping.
So your point is moot.
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Good day friends,
I did erase APK's from /system/app and /system/vendor/app and /system/preinstalled/, but, i till get the icons for att familymap, amazon kindle, live tv, mesages, myatt, qik lite and real racing2.
Is there anything else i am missing in order to get rid of this apps ?
I do understand the phone has enough resources to carry these apps around, but i just dont like having stuff that i dont really use.
Also, I know how to fastboot to fxz in case i screw something up.
Use titanium to un install them
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alright then, ill give it a shot !
Yep, a combination of TiBu and rm -r did the trick ! thank you very much !
I went crazy after root and deleted almost all bloatware...
However I realized that after deleting YP mobile stock app, the option in contacts for YP does not work
I re-downloaded YP from the market but it's still no go...
Can somebody upload stock YP apk and tell me where to put it since I am not sure was it in system/app or in system/vendor/app
Or at least if you can give me name of the original stock app and its location I can try to rename the one from the market and move it to its appropriate folder.
Thanks
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Good day friends,
I did erase APK's from /system/app and /system/vendor/app and /system/preinstalled/, but, i till get the icons for att familymap, amazon kindle, live tv, mesages, myatt, qik lite and real racing2.
Is there anything else i am missing in order to get rid of this apps ?
I do understand the phone has enough resources to carry these apps around, but i just dont like having stuff that i dont really use.
Also, I know how to fastboot to fxz in case i screw something up.
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As mentioned already, look in /system/vendor/app
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Addition
I have made a new idea on removing bloatwares. The idea is that the user can select the apps that are to be deleted in aroma. I have already made a project regarding this but only for my device. You can port it to your device and maybe share this with everyone.
Link to my thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2632355
With some changes, it will work great and our community can develop!!

Install OTA 4.2.1 update on stock N4 - The Easy Way!

First connect to WiFi and make sure you can access the web.
Next put the N4 into airplane mode.
Then go to Settings > Apps > All > Google Services Framework > Clear data
Take the N4 out of airplane mode and let it connect to WiFi.
After a few minutes, you will be prompted to install the OTA update.
If you are not prompted within 10 minutes, open the dialer and force a "checkin" by typing: *#*#2432546#*#*
After "checkin succeded" message, you should be prompted to install the update.
Enjoy!
Doesn't work for me.
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You have to be standing in the bathroom for it to work.
No. But for real. Updates are pushed out in waves. If your device is not on the current wave you will not get the update. That's it.
Don't want to wait. Do it manually.
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You have to be standing in the bathroom for it to work.
No. But for real. Updates are pushed out in waves. If your device is not on the current wave you will not get the update. That's it.
Don't want to wait. Do it manually.
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http://www.androidpolice.com/2012/11/27/manual-download-android-4-2-1-update-jop40d-for-the-nexus-4/
This is the easy way reboot to cwm and flash done
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bline007 said:
This is the easy way reboot to cwm and flash done
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"Easy" is a relative term. Not everyone here, especially in the "General" forum is comfortable yet with flashing alternative recoveries or using abd, etc. This is meant for the novice and/or purist who does not want to alter the phone in order to receive and apply the update. This method does in fact work. Quite often the device is ready to receive the update, but the built in automatic & manual checkin fails to trigger the process. Clearing the GSF data forces the device to initiate it almost immediately, as opposed to waiting an undetermined amount of time for the device to resolve the issue on its own.
My advice to the audience who this is intended for: If this did not work for you now, try it again in a few hours or tomorrow, I assure you it will be much faster than waiting for it to happen naturally. In fact, to prove my point further, go ahead and try the manual checkin (under settings > about phone > system updates) first, each time, before you try this. You'll eventually see what I mean. FYI - Every Nexus device has behaved this way.
How come I can't get the update to install either in CWM or from OTA?? If I do OTA the phone reboots into CWM and I get an "assert failed" and installation aborted.... And if I manually go into CWM and "update from SD card" option I get the same issue!
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Girn said:
How come I can't get the update to install either in CWM or from OTA?? If I do OTA the phone reboots into CWM and I get an "assert failed" and installation aborted.... And if I manually go into CWM and "update from SD card" option I get the same issue!
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If you changed your build.prop it will fail. U need to have stock build.prop.
I see your point skillllz
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I have a stock build prop.. All I've done is Root and cwm
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Girn said:
I have a stock build prop.. All I've done is Root and cwm
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Try wiping cache and dalvik then flash. It worked first time for me. Some custom Roms change build prop. I'm on stock rom
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Thanks! Worked perfectly (on 1st try) to get 4.2.0 on my Galaxy Nexus finally.
Still doesn't work and I did a factory reset just now.. Get assert failed something about genie widget.odex then all these numbers and the file name then installation failed status 7
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Worked here. Thanks.
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Girn said:
Still doesn't work and I did a factory reset just now.. Get assert failed something about genie widget.odex then all these numbers and the file name then installation failed status 7
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That means you removed genie widget.odex . put the file back or any other that you deleted and it will go through. I deleted currents, books, earth, genie, videos and a few more and it failed on the update and its because you have to have the same build prop or same apps back
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worked a charm for me! thanks
Don't work for me
Worked. Thanks.
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You only need to clear data of google services framework, then check for updates. Rinse and repeat until it works - usually 1-5 times.
All those other steps aren't necessary.
bline007 said:
If you changed your build.prop it will fail. U need to have stock build.prop.
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For those who have altered build.prop, any way to fix beside completely going back to the original Google ROM img?
Worked for me thanks.
As I have CWM, CWM asked if I want to flash untrusted update - I said yes. After isntall, I rebooted back to Recovery (as it said something about restoring stock recovery while installing update). CWM was still there. I told CWM to reboot and it said 'you may have lost root'. I selected yes to fix root and it rebooted. all seems fine now.
Worked nicely!! Thanks

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