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Google Apps
aka gapps are the android applications written and maintained by Google Inc.
This software for Android is closed-source (so devs don't like include them in their own roms).
What's the latest version?
The latest version is: 20101020 (20th oct).
New update: mdpi-20101225 (GingerBread supported) thanks arco68
Which version of Android OS are 'em written for?
GApps follow the android upgrades, latest versions are written for Android 2.2 (Froyo).
If you run Android 2.1 (Eclair), you should install ERE36B; previous versions (1.5/1.6) can run this: DRC83 (Must be flashed before the ROM). NOT TESTED YET
After installing ERE36B or DRC83 you should be able to update some app (like maps) from the market.
If you have a donut/eclair rooted phone, google could send you a market update (vers. 2007) remove update from "settings" because it's a froyo version and will never work fine.
Why mdpi?
There are 3 kind of density: high (hdpi, like passion), medium (like Dream/Sapphire) and low (our phone).
Sadly doesn't exist a ldpi pack, but mdpi should works fine..
Where is the Android Market? Is it patched?
The Android Market (Vending.apk) is as it comes from BigG, not a patched version.
How to install?
1)Download this package:
* 20101020 (16,7MB)
md5sum: a5571643a90e265527add455e7da9486
What does it contain?
CarHomeGoogle.apk
GoogleCalendarSyncAdapter.apk
HtcCopyright.apk
MediaUploader.apk
Talk.apk
CarHomeLauncher.apk
GoogleContactsSyncAdapter.apk
HtcEmailPolicy.apk
NetworkLocation.apk
talkback.apk
GoogleFeedback.apk
HtcSettings.apk
OneTimeInitializer.apk
Twitter.apk
Facebook.apk
GooglePartnerSetup.apk
kickback.apk
PassionQuickOffice.apk
Vending.apk
GenieWidget.apk
GoogleQuickSearchBox.apk
LatinImeTutorial.apk
SetupWizard.apk
VoiceSearch.apk
Gmail.apk
GoogleServicesFramework.apk
Maps.apk
soundback.apk
YouTube.apk
GoogleBackupTransport.apk
googlevoice.apk
MarketUpdater.apk
Street.apk
-or-
* tiny-20101020 (7,4MB)
md5sum: bf7b653a4320dc33b15ad945a41cd56c
It's smaller because doesn't contain:
CarHomeGoogle.apk
CarHomeLauncher.apk
Twitter.apk
Facebook.apk
PassionQuickOffice.apk
Maps.apk
googlevoice.apk
2) copy it into the sd card
3) reboot in recovery
4) flash it like a rom
I decided to open a thread where mirror them and try to answer to common questions.
Good ideas or suggestions will be appreciated...
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For wich android version is designed? i suppose that it works on 2.2... but if it works on 1.6 would be great
2.2
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1st post updated
good idea m8!!!
very nice one,
now I can look here to see which mdpi gapps are updated...
I also always install and run bruts version since it allows google navigation to work on whole planet...very usefull for us living in countries still not covered, it also enables cashing GoogleMaps tiles on your sd card...
do you maybe know why they removed ChromeToPhone from last few revisions of GAPPS?
keep up the good work!!!
Vuk
gospodarvuk said:
very nice one,
do you maybe know why they removed ChromeToPhone from last few revisions of GAPPS?
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i don't know why they removed it.. maybe it will come back. btw, if needed I can update the 1st post adding removed apps
"older"version , better for some???
francians said:
i don't know why they removed it.. maybe it will come back. btw, if needed I can update the 1st post adding removed apps
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maybe a good idea, cos it is my experience that many people, from this or that reason finds older versions, or particular version of much more use then the current/most updated once (F.E. I remember reading that a number of users found "ChromeToPhone working & useful). Just imagine how much android market would be enhanced if you would be offered a choice of what version of app. you want, not only the newest one...
with hope that this thread could evolve into something...Great?
Best Regards
Vuk
updated gapps
francians said:
updated gapps
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I think they're changing something, yesterday's gapps are not available anymore today
Files are not shown on the website
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darkdisaster said:
I think they're changing something, yesterday's gapps are not available anymore today
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bull500 said:
Files are not shown on the website
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I will up them in a couple of hours..
francians said:
I will up them in a couple of hours..
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i found them here, http://www.tap3w0rm.com/hosted/android/gapps/gapps-mdpi-20101020-signed.zip from the wiki page.
rapidfire224 said:
i found them here, http://www.tap3w0rm.com/hosted/android/gapps/gapps-mdpi-20101020-signed.zip from the wiki page.
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thanks and I upped the tiny
francians said:
thanks and I upped the tiny
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how do i get the updated youtube app?
rapidfire224 said:
how do i get the updated youtube app?
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we must wait..
don't worry, when will be released I will update the thread
great going
THIS is great.
I will try how ChromeToPhone and post here how and if it still works.
Keep up the good work
Vuk
I flashed these apps and now my market doesn't work anymore.
I can search for apps, view their description, but download/update does not start.
Progressbar appears and after a minute, "download unsuccessful" appears..
I use SPQRom 0.5 and market did work before I flash these gapps.
Any Help?
Still no gapps
.dot said:
I flashed these apps and now my market doesn't work anymore.
I can search for apps, view their description, but download/update does not start.
Progressbar appears and after a minute, "download unsuccessful" appears..
I use SPQRom 0.5 and market did work before I flash these gapps.
Any Help?
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Same problem here... SP-Froyo 2.2.1
EDIT: Solution next page.
Removable Stock LG Apps
First:
1. Root it
2. Download "LidroidToolBox" from the android market (its free, and has more features)
3. Go to "Uninstall" and choose which apps you want to remove
With lidroid
Voicerecorder.apk
Voicesearch.apk
lgercui.apk
SNS.apk
Smartshare.apk
Weatherwidget.apk
Memowidget.apk
Musicwidget.apk
Favoritecontactwidget.apk
Emailwidget.apk
Calenderwidget.apk
Mediahome_X3.apk
Appbox.apk
News.apk
Finance.apk
Talk.apk
Musicplayer.apk
com.android.chrome-2.apk
Linkbackup.apk
Homeselector.apk
Hiddenmenu.apk
LGemail.apk
Vpndialogs.apk
LGEIME.apk (!!LG Keyboard!!Need other keyboard like this!!)
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Do not uninstall LGIme.apk unless you got a different keyboard installed!!
Manual with (ex.) Root browser lite
System/apps/bootup/LGworld.apk
System/apps/bootup/LGworldclockwidget.apk
System/apps/bootup/Polarisoffice.apk
System/apps/bootup/Powercontrolwidget.apk
System/apps/bootup/Todaypluswidget.apk
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Removing Google+ will work, but you need to remove the updates manually in applications > google+ > remove updates
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Backup of the apps
Backups of the .apk files are located here
Tested on V10G, odexed, rooted, camara mod v5, shutter sound off mod
Battery saved, 45 mins browsing and 30 mins Ski Safari
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
Regards, Tomaat
LGEIME.apk...... If you do not have another keyboard ...you have problem
Removing G+ WILL work, when u uninstall update before (settings>apps)
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Just curiosity...
You guys are deleting the apps files from data directory or only un-install them?
You're deleting the .odex files too?
mali_veseljak said:
LGEIME.apk...... If you do not have another keyboard ...you have problem
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thats why the exclamation points are there
reas0n said:
Removing G+ WILL work, when u uninstall update before (settings>apps)
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Thanks will try and edit that
RuedasLocas said:
Just curiosity...
You guys are deleting the apps files from data directory or only un-install them?
You're deleting the .odex files too?
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Uninstalling with an (root) uninstaller called lidroid toolbox, that does take the apk out of data, i suppose
i dont have deodexed, because i dont need it, and it will only take more ram (some say)
Tomaat said:
Uninstalling with an (root) uninstaller called lidroid toolbox, that does take the apk out of data, i suppose
i dont have odexed, because i dont need it, and it will only take more ram (some say)
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I'm just asking...
deodexed is only good for the themes right? Cause as far as I know, with odex the performance is higher.
Asked about the apps files cause if the uninstaller only uninstall and don't delete those files, you'll have a few MB of memory occupied with them...
Check on "Device/data/data/" and see how it goes
I saw that one of you uninstall Finance, right? Go to "Device/system/apps/bootup" and see if its not there occupying around 9,xxMB... and others.
I needed to go there and delete them manually, maybe you guys are mor lucky than me
Best regards
RuedasLocas said:
I'm just asking...
deodexed is only good for the themes right? Cause as far as I know, with odex the performance is higher.
Asked about the apps files cause if the uninstaller only uninstall and don't delete those files, you'll have a few MB of memory occupied with them...
Check on "Device/data/data/" and see how it goes
I saw that one of you uninstall Finance, right? Go to "Device/system/apps/bootup" and see if its not there occupying around 9,xxMB... and others.
I needed to go there and delete them manually, maybe you guys are mor lucky than me
Best regards
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I can delete those right?
Its only a few doesnt really Matter i think
Btw, im seeing .odex files, but Not from The apps i have removed, so i think they Get removed Aswell
But weird, i Didnt deodex it...
Tomaat said:
I can delete those right?
Its only a few doesnt really Matter i think
Btw, im seeing .odex files, but Not from The apps i have removed, so i think they Get removed Aswell
But weird, i Didnt deodex it...
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From those I deleted all except "NativeLiveWallpapers.apk","NativeNoiseField.apk" and "PolarisOffice.apk".
Just because if I want to "factory Reset" I might need them. The others I don't.
Some apps only have the .odex file after being executed soo, if you uninstall them before you run them its normal that the .odex dont appears.
Others, even if are installed and executed and active, just don't have the .odex, like "Facebook" for example (at least I don't have it in "app directory").
Some apps are installed in different directory than the rest too...
Its a question of search to keep the space available on the phone.
Once that we're deleting/uninstalling those apps, don't make sense keep those files, unless later we want to do a "factory reset" and have them all back again.
My advice is, go slowly, freeze the apps first before uninstall, reboot the phone after froze the app to see the phone beavior. If after those steps the phone don't show any problems, then I think its same to uninstall and remove all the files from the selected app.
Good luck and take care!
RuedasLocas said:
From those I deleted all except "NativeLiveWallpapers.apk","NativeNoiseField.apk" and "PolarisOffice.apk".
Just because if I want to "factory Reset" I might need them. The others I don't.
Some apps only have the .odex file after being executed soo, if you uninstall them before you run them its normal that the .odex dont appears.
Others, even if are installed and executed and active, just don't have the .odex, like "Facebook" for example (at least I don't have it in "app directory").
Some apps are installed in different directory than the rest too...
Its a question of search to keep the space available on the phone.
Once that we're deleting/uninstalling those apps, don't make sense keep those files, unless later we want to do a "factory reset" and have them all back again.
My advice is, go slowly, freeze the apps first before uninstall, reboot the phone after froze the app to see the phone beavior. If after those steps the phone don't show any problems, then I think its same to uninstall and remove all the files from the selected app.
Good luck and take care!
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"NativeLiveWallpapers.apk","NativeNoiseField.apk" and "PolarisOffice.apk" are stored in /system/apps/bootup folder and they are managed by LG app "Application Manager". In that folder we can find also "LGWorld.apk", "LGWorldClockWidget.apk", "PowerControlWidget.apk" and "TodayPlusWidget.apk".
Logically we can add other .APK files inside /system/apps/bootup in order to manage them with a/m LG app.
Nice thanks
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italianquadcore said:
"NativeLiveWallpapers.apk","NativeNoiseField.apk" and "PolarisOffice.apk" are stored in /system/apps/bootup folder and they are managed by LG app "Application Manager". In that folder we can find also "LGWorld.apk", "LGWorldClockWidget.apk", "PowerControlWidget.apk" and "TodayPlusWidget.apk".
Logically we can add other .APK files inside /system/apps/bootup in order to manage them with a/m LG app.
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I think that what we're trying to do is taking garbage out, not put more inside...
I personally don't use LGapp manager, once that I'm using "Root Uninstaller" I frooze it.
I don't know about the others but, once I install an app I delete the install .apk cause its not needed anymore. I have them in my computer in case of need.
RuedasLocas said:
I think that what we're trying to do is taking garbage out, not put more inside...
I personally don't use LGapp manager, once that I'm using "Root Uninstaller" I frooze it.
I don't know about the others but, once I install an app I delete the install .apk cause its not needed anymore. I have them in my computer in case of need.
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Indeed I used the term "We can" and not "We must", logically everyone can decide if remove also the already installed .APK files or to keep/put other ones in order to better manage own apps.
I don't understand why you delete .apk files after installing apps, you just free only few megabytes from internal storage, without any particular improvements and pros. Most of space occupied in internal storage is due to application's data (for example consider the games), they can waste the internal storage for even several gigabytes. In my humble opinion, the main problem is if someone uninstalls an app (for example a game), but all data downloaded by the app remain inside storage data. In this case the user must discover where data were stored and delete them manually using a file manager to free so much space on internal storage.
italianquadcore said:
Indeed I used the term "We can" and not "We must", logically everyone can decide if remove also the already installed .APK files or to keep/put other ones in order to better manage own apps.
I don't understand why you delete .apk files after installing apps, you just free only few megabytes from internal storage, without any particular improvements and pros. Most of space occupied in internal storage is due to application's data (for example consider the games), they can waste the internal storage for even several gigabytes. In my humble opinion, the main problem is if someone uninstalls an app (for example a game), but all data downloaded by the app remain inside storage data. In this case the user must discover where data were stored and delete them manually using a file manager to free so much space on internal storage.
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Sorry @italianquadcore but, one of us is kind of lost here...
The topic here is about "Removable Stock LG Apps", even if the OP main subject is to save battery, the question is wiche and how to do it.
I didn't said more than what I mean. Remove the install .apk is just to save space. Might not be a lot, some apps have 1 or 2 MB, others not
even that, but others have more than 10MB and a few of them, depending of how many, can reach a considerable amount...
What you said is not new, OK, maybe for someone who don't know the difference between odexed and deodexed, etc... but its something logic.
If you wanna freeze apps
the app you use to freeze apps will also cost battery...
and...
please check the 'permission' before installing apps
e.g. the "LidroidToolBox" from op
hkhkhkhk said:
If you wanna freeze apps
the app you use to freeze apps will also cost battery...
and...
please check the 'permission' before installing apps
e.g. the "LidroidToolBox" from op
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Big thanks for lightning me so much. I think the others will also apreciate your precious comment...
Appart that I think that everybody knows that, I guess that is a good trade, 1 app against 6,7, 10apps... or more.
RuedasLocas said:
Big thanks for lightning me so much. I think the others will also apreciate your precious comment...
Appart that I think that everybody knows that, I guess that is a good trade, 1 app against 6,7, 10apps... or more.
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i think lidroid toolbox is better you can disable the apps which wont remove the APK, just disable them, or you can uninstall them, which will remove the app and remove the APK, and i am not sure, but i think also to .odex (if you got that) because i cant see any odex files of the removed apps
RuedasLocas said:
Sorry @italianquadcore but, one of us is kind of lost here...
The topic here is about "Removable Stock LG Apps", even if the OP main subject is to save battery, the question is wiche and how to do it.
I didn't said more than what I mean. Remove the install .apk is just to save space. Might not be a lot, some apps have 1 or 2 MB, others not
even that, but others have more than 10MB and a few of them, depending of how many, can reach a considerable amount...
What you said is not new, OK, maybe for someone who don't know the difference between odexed and deodexed, etc... but its something logic.
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Thanks for your reply.
You told in previous post that you usually remove .APK files after installing apps. If you told this, I considered that you told about downloaded apps. I know what is the subject here (I understand the english language), for this reason I told you about system apps not other apps. Apps inside /system/apps/boot are part of the system folders, so are part of the same apps regarding this subject. In a/m folders there also some system apps, many of them provided by LG, some of them cannot be found on Market, so user has to backup them before uninstall them. The goal in this subject is to speed-up this device, removing/freezing all unneeded apps, logically stock apps.
A question : I cannot understand what means "maybe for someone who don't know the difference between odexed and deodexed". It is not the first time that I read this phrase about "odexed/deodexed". But is it so important to know the a/m difference? There is a difference of respect and social level here in this forum if someone knows it or not? Thanks.
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A question : I cannot understand what means "maybe for someone who don't know the difference between odexed and deodexed". It is not the first time that I read this phrase about "odexed/deodexed". But is it so important to know the a/m difference? There is a difference of respect and social level here in this forum if someone knows it or not? Thanks.
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There is no "difference of respect and social level here in this forum".
Its just cause sometimes we're talking about "eggs" (for example) and right away appears some suggestion about "chickens"...
Its like if I said that «the black O4X is a great phone», and right after other user appears and tells me that «the white one is so good as the black one» but, sometimes in a way, that looks that I'm stupid, and I should explain all the situations and conditions, when I'm talking about a specific issue under specific conditions... I go crazy with that
BTW, the odexed or deodexed was not for you, it was just in case...
Regards, oppure ciao
You can also add (test by myself):
*Chrome
*Backup
*com.lge.hiddenmenu
*news
*camera test
*Email
*VPN dialogs 4.0.3 Lg
*Smart Log Service
*Home Selector
I've used Titanium Backup PRO
giovandrea said:
You can also add (test by myself):
*Chrome
*Backup
*com.lge.hiddenmenu
*news
*camera test
*Email
*VPN dialogs 4.0.3 Lg
*Smart Log Service
*Home Selector
I've used Titanium Backup PRO
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Thanks, will add them today
Hi, I have one question about Google and Google+. How to remove the files in our custom rom before flashing the rom? Ya, we can delete it using root explorer but I love to know which apk/files contain the twos apks. Thank's.
Google+ isn't necessarily an apk in the gapps package so google+ won't be there in the custom ROMs and I'm not sure if Google Now is a thing that can be removed as it is an exclusive feature of Android 4.1+ . Not sure though. :|
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Google+ isn't necessarily an apk in the gapps package so google+ won't be there in the custom ROMs and I'm not sure if Google Now is a thing that can be removed as it is an exclusive feature of Android 4.1+ . Not sure though. :|
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afair Google Now gets active only after you log in to your Google account from Google Search, logging get out brings the Search back
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He wants to disable google search, i don't see any way to do that except not flashing gapps at all which isn't desirable. I'd be glad if you can help him disable google search if possible.
If it is a TW ROM then just pull the apk's out of system/preload...
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He wants to disable google search, i don't see any way to do that except not flashing gapps at all which isn't desirable. I'd be glad if you can help him disable google search if possible.
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I guess it all depends on the ROM - I have two different devices, on one the Search is a system app (system/app/Velvet.apk), on other it was installed via Play market (data/app/com.google.android.googlequicksearchbox.apk).
Generally if the apk resides in zip file, it can be removed before flashing (I usually clean ROMs from all apps I don't need on my PC using WinRar), the only problem could be finding name of the apk file to remove.
Yes you're right, the name of the app is where the problem resides as I did check the frameworks folder of the ROM. It's ROM specific isn't it, and tampering with an app like google search can surely cause some unforeseen errors too. I don't see any reason why google search has become such an undesirable app for the poster!
Not sure how it works for stock-based ROMs, on my N7000 I have Slimbean, which comes without Search - it can be installed from the Market separately if someone needs it
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Slimbean has gapps of its own, customised for the ROM which are available on their site. The gapps on goo.im which are prescribed by some other ROMs come with the feature of google-search.
Varad297 said:
Slimbean has gapps of its own, customised for the ROM which are available on their site. The gapps on goo.im which are prescribed by some other ROMs come with the feature of google-search.
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in this case it should be enough to remove "QuickSearchBox.apk" from the zip file before flashing
This removes Google search altogether or just the search box on the home screens which cannot be gotten away from the settings options in certain ROMs?
Varad297 said:
This removes Google search altogether or just the search box on the home screens which cannot be gotten away from the settings options in certain ROMs?
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Not sure, the search box may be a separate widget, you could check with Root App Delete (enables/disables system apps)
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fne02 said:
Hi, I have one question about Google and Google+. How to remove the files in our custom rom before flashing the rom? Ya, we can delete it using root explorer but I love to know which apk/files contain the twos apks. Thank's.
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I had google now and google plus and google maps deleted from system and installed as a normal app. Hibernated with greenify. App stays closed unless i start it myself.
Hope this way helps. So far i have no problem starting, using and hibernating these 3 apps.
Running on DXLSE deodexed rooted with philz kernel.
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Thank you for all informations. It is PlusOne.apk for the Google+ and Messenger+ too. I left the Google Search for future need. Thank's a lot. :good::good::good:
So, I've rooted my stable rom (INDIAN version) and I'm trying to find a list of apps that r safe to freeze in MI3w. I've frozen the following apps without any deleterious effect-
Backup
Basic daydreams
Mail
Mitalk
Nfc
Photo screensaver
Pon pontile
Print spooler
Readme
Swiftkey
Sync with micloud
Tags
Uniplay
Updater
Vpndialogues
Xiaomi assist
& most of google apps(not all..)
If anyone has some more info about other apps, please help to make a complete list of apps that r safe to freeze..
Sent from my MI 3W
HOw did you freeze em? which app?
k4mik4z said:
HOw did you freeze em? which app?
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Titanium backup
I have removed some apps in my Xiaomi MI3W - MIUI 4.6.20
Browser.apk
Calculator.apk
Calendar.apk
HoloSpiralWallpaper.apk
MagicSmokeWallpaper.apk
Mipay.apk
MiTagApp.apk
Notes.apk
PaymentService.apk
talkback.apk
Transfer.apk
Userbook.apk
WeatherProvider.apk
Waether.apk
YellowPage.apk
What else is safe to remove? How to completely remove cloud services (MIUI/Xiaomi)?
davorhorvat said:
I have removed some apps in my Xiaomi MI3W - MIUI 4.6.20
What else is safe to remove? How to completely remove cloud services (MIUI/Xiaomi)?
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I would try removing xiaomi services framework. But do a nandroid backup first.
I'm looking to get an Android phone but I don't want any google apps or services on it including the play store. Is there a Magisk module that can remove all the google apps and services and play store from a phone? I did a search for "remove google apps" and other such searches but could not find what I'm looking for. I see that the Aurora app store is an alternative play store. Is it safe to use?
Thank you for your advice!
Easiest would be to just flash a custom ROM and don't bother with installing Gapps. Voilà, free of Google apps and services.
Didgeridoohan said:
Easiest would be to just flash a custom ROM and don't bother with installing Gapps. Voilà, free of Google apps and services.
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Thank you for the reply. I agree but from my research I could not find custom ROMs available for the Pixel 3 that are officially supported and stable. Please recommend one if there is one that is officially supported and stable. If there is not I would like to know the steps after I root a phone to remove all the google apps and services.
https://f-droid.org/app/org.droidtr.deletegapps
But its very likely to experience bugs and problems (like force closes). The best option is to use a custom Rom
Or you can try the Nanodroid Module (to install microG), probably better than just remove GApps.
AuroraDroid/-store works as it should. I don't know what you mean by 'safe'.
castrum_doloris said:
https://f-droid.org/app/org.droidtr.deletegapps
But its very likely to experience bugs and problems (like force closes). The best option is to use a custom Rom
Or you can try the Nanodroid Module (to install microG), probably better than just remove GApps.
AuroraDroid/-store works as it should. I don't know what you mean by 'safe'.
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Thank you for the reply. Ok I really would rather use a custom ROM. LineageOS to be precise but there is no official support for the Pixel 3. That's why I'm asking if there is a way, after rooting the phone, to remove all the google apps and services. You mentioned MicroG but does that actually remove all the google apps and services? I looked up MicroG and it looks to be for people who still want to use google apps and services but securely. I don't use anything google apps or services. There are some Microsoft apps I need for work so that's why I asked about Aurora. When I asked if Aurora is safe I meant does Aurora track or do anything unsecure.
Is there a LineageOS custom ROM that does work with the Pixel 3? If not then do I use MicroG to remove all the google stuff?
Sorry to ask so many questions. I've spent hours researching this stuff and there is so much info I read up on that I just need some clarity. Thanks for your patience.
ToughDBlue said:
I'm looking to get an Android phone but I don't want any google apps or services on it including the play store. Is there a Magisk module that can remove all the google apps and services and play store from a phone? I did a search for "remove google apps" and other such searches but could not find what I'm looking for. I see that the Aurora app store is an alternative play store. Is it safe to use?
Thank you for your advice!
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To get rid of issues, uninstall any google apps you want systemlessly using Debloater ( Terminal Emulator ).
ToughDBlue said:
I'm looking to get an Android phone but I don't want any google apps or services on it including the play store. Is there a Magisk module that can remove all the google apps and services and play store from a phone? I did a search for "remove google apps" and other such searches but could not find what I'm looking for. I see that the Aurora app store is an alternative play store. Is it safe to use?
Thank you for your advice!
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You are in luck. Get a huawei phone.
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ToughDBlue said:
Thank you for the reply. Ok I really would rather use a custom ROM. LineageOS to be precise but there is no official support for the Pixel 3. That's why I'm asking if there is a way, after rooting the phone, to remove all the google apps and services.
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"Official" and "unofficial" are quite often just terms to clarify, if the builder is part of the dev-team and/or if the Rom/Code is reviewed by one of the dev-team. It is possible, that an unofficial Rom isn't working as good as an official would, but I experienced this quite rarely.
BUT: unofficials usually don't have the possibility to OTA update.
But in the end, "official" and "unofficial" doesn't have to mean much
So my tip: Install and try some Roms, unofficial ones too ^_^
ToughDBlue said:
You mentioned MicroG but does that actually remove all the google apps and services? I looked up MicroG and it looks to be for people who still want to use google apps and services but securely. I don't use anything google apps or services. There are some Microsoft apps I need for work so that's why I asked about Aurora.
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MicroG is an open source and privacy focused Google Services Framework. Its goal is to let apps work, which rely on GApps. I suggested it to grant a bit more stability to your un-googled stock Rom. Because the GApps are most likely deep buried into your (Stock)System, which can lead to severe instability and crashes if you just forcibly rip them out.
At least that's my experience. I never had a usable system with a blank removal of GApps
On a custom Rom its not necessary, if all apps you use work without GApps
ToughDBlue said:
When I asked if Aurora is safe I meant does Aurora track or do anything unsecure.
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No, Aurora is safe as far as I know (I'm using it myself)
If you are in doubt (and able to) you can check its source code
ToughDBlue said:
Is there a LineageOS custom ROM that does work with the Pixel 3? If not then do I use MicroG to remove all the google stuff?
Sorry to ask so many questions. I've spent hours researching this stuff and there is so much info I read up on that I just need some clarity. Thanks for your patience.
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I can try to check later. An "official" Lineage is quite unlikely, but maybe I find smth else
But yes, if you can't find a fitting Rom, you'll have to try with manually debloating/microG.
You can try to debloat your phone slowly with "Terminal Debloater" like someone already suggested.
One App/Service after another. If smth breaks, you can simply revert it, because this works systemless
No problem, just ask XDA is a forum and I'm here to help
Lineage is available for Pixel 3. It is unofficial, but built by someone on the Lineage team. Check the Pixel 3xl forum. Most custom roms are posted there, but are actually for both devices. The thing is, most custom roms for the device come with GAPPs included (Including Lineage), so not useful for you. This is getting OT though.
castrum_doloris said:
"Official" and "unofficial" are quite often just terms to clarify, if the builder is part of the dev-team and/or if the Rom/Code is reviewed by one of the dev-team. It is possible, that an unofficial Rom isn't working as good as an official would, but I experienced this quite rarely.
BUT: unofficials usually don't have the possibility to OTA update.
But in the end, "official" and "unofficial" doesn't have to mean much
So my tip: Install and try some Roms, unofficial ones too ^_^
MicroG is an open source and privacy focused Google Services Framework. Its goal is to let apps work, which rely on GApps. I suggested it to grant a bit more stability to your un-googled stock Rom. Because the GApps are most likely deep buried into your (Stock)System, which can lead to severe instability and crashes if you just forcibly rip them out.
At least that's my experience. I never had a usable system with a blank removal of GApps
On a custom Rom its not necessary, if all apps you use work without GApps
No, Aurora is safe as far as I know (I'm using it myself)
If you are in doubt (and able to) you can check its source code
I can try to check later. An "official" Lineage is quite unlikely, but maybe I find smth else
But yes, if you can't find a fitting Rom, you'll have to try with manually debloating/microG.
You can try to debloat your phone slowly with "Terminal Debloater" like someone already suggested.
One App/Service after another. If smth breaks, you can simply revert it, because this works systemless
No problem, just ask XDA is a forum and I'm here to help
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Thank you for the very detailed reply. Very helpful. I decided to get a Oneplus 7T and not a Pixel 3. I did research and found that most custom ROMs for the Oneplus 7T do not officially support Android 10 as well as MicroG and TWRP. The unofficial custom ROMs note that there are bugs and some instability currently. Being a newbie and needing my Oneplus 7T to be reliable as it's my only phone I rather have an officially supported LineageOS with MicroG custom ROM when it's released. Until then I need help figuring out the best method to remove all gapps and services. I don't use any google apps. I do use Microsoft apps so I need those to not only work but be able to send notifications. I also need to have location services work for a non-google maps app and weather app. I would like to keep Oxygen OS as it has some customizations features I like. Am I asking too much? Lol. However, since microG is not supported I don't think I can do what I'm looking for since MicroG removes all gapps and services and replaces them including location services ability and notifications. Does Magisk have a module that can do what I'm looking for?
You'll likely find better help in the OP7T forums:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-7t
There is a debloater module you could use for this purpose, you'll find it on the Manager downloads section. Keep in mind that anything you do with a Magisk module is a systemless modification and the files will still be on your device (just masked by Magisk) and will return if you every disable/uninstall the module or remove Magisk. If you want a more permanent solution you'll need to use other means.
Didgeridoohan said:
You'll likely find better help in the OP7T forums:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-7t
There is a debloater module you could use for this purpose, you'll find it on the Manager downloads section. Keep in mind that anything you do with a Magisk module is a systemless modification and the files will still be on your device (just masked by Magisk) and will return if you every disable/uninstall the module or remove Magisk. If you want a more permanent solution you'll need to use other means.
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I couldn't find the Manager downloads on the OP7T forum. Can you provide a direct link to the Manager downloads?
The "Manager downloads" is in the Magisk Manager, the app.
What I meant was that it will likely be easier for you to find help with debloating the device in its own forum.
Didgeridoohan said:
The "Manager downloads" is in the Magisk Manager, the app.
What I meant was that it will likely be easier for you to find help with debloating the device in its own forum.
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Got it. Thank you for your help!