yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[HTC Sensation] Pikaraph:
I never restore apps with TB, I only use it to freeze crap.

I found the english name of the app I was talking about : HTC Stocks app (in french it's Actions), it's about listed shares and money currencies I suppose.

About Android Market v1.0, no clue where it is from...I froze it with TB and my market still works, so no need to keep this crap.

I have also DLNAMiddleLayer, is it possible to delete it ?
[HTC Sensation] Tunay:
Oh well, thanks I'll do that!
[HTC Sensation] Patrics83:
Stock's is removed by the script by default :eek:

Can you please upload all logs from /sdcard/ROMCleaner/logs and your ROMCleaner_user.txt

Android Market v1.0 sounds very very strange... What ROM did you use?

DLNAMiddleLayer I'm pretty sure it is the DLNA Service, might be possible to delete but if I'm right it will break your DLNA :p
[HTC Sensation] Pikaraph:
I use ARHD 4.1.7.

romcleaner_user.txt

http://pastebin.com/embed_js.php?i=DzQuNMGk

log :

http://pastebin.com/embed_js.php?i=ApTuKwLE

I won't use DLNA for now...so it deserves to die :D
[HTC Sensation] Patrics83:
Everything looks good.

Did you wipe before ROM flash and ROM Cleaner? I guess not and since you didn't upload the recovery log I can't see it...
[HTC Sensation] memnoc:
patric thanks for the tool! is it too much ask you a list of apk's that we can manually remove without **** up sense 3.5?? Because I'm updating my version of Capy's rom, and I want to know how can I remove basically everything is uneuseful...I've already removed (the apk with * need an explanation, I don't really know what they are in the flashed rom):

burgundy.apk

htc-widget-family.apk

my pen.apk

watch.apk

usage monitor.apk

teeter.apk

compass.apk

htcconnected media.apk

htc watch3D.apk

htc.trendswidget.apk

mode10 wallpaper.apk(*)

my htc.apk

picasa pyramid.apk

magic smoke wallpapers.apk

quicklookup.apk(*)

Thanks a lot mate;);)

ok wait:-) maybe I can do this on my own taking inspiration from your list...
[HTC Sensation] Pikaraph:
Hey hey sorry :D

recovery log : http://pastebin.com/embed_js.php?i=WwRUA02X

No superwipe for me this time, but I think about this for next release.

Edit : we can see stock.apk and DCSStock.apk are installed by ARHD. They are killed by your app in my romcleaner_user.txt . I realize one thing : all the apps I've frozen with Titanium were deleted by RomCleaner... all but two : Stock and calculator, I don't know why...
[HTC Sensation] Patrics83:
Did you take a look at the romcleaner_user.txt in download section?

ROM Cleaner is well tested and should not **** up anything. No matter if you are on sense 3.0 or 3.5

Sent from my Desire HD
[HTC Sensation] Patrics83:
Well if you didn't superwipe I can't help you. Your ROM still has traces of old crap that's why we said in the guide you should super wipe first. ;)

Sent from my Desire HD
[HTC Sensation] memnoc:
yep:D solved my problems thanks to you;) is the first time that i found a list of the "real name" of the apk as you can see in system\app, and with an explanation too! You rock man:D
[HTC Sensation] Pard0ned:
Just wanted to say that this worked a treat.

Came over to sensation from dhd were I used your script every time I flashed any sense roms.

I flashed it on latest insertcoin rom and my phone is flying now.

Thanks again Patric and keep up the excellent work!!!! :D
[HTC Sensation] Patrics83:
Just keep in mind, the list has apps that can be located in /system/app or /data/app. Since ROM Cleaner just need the apk name.

:D

Sent from my Desire HD
[HTC Sensation] Patrics83:
Happy to hear that! :D

I will do my best!

Sent from my Desire HD
[HTC Sensation] malybru:
Hi,

Does Rom Cleaner get to clean down as far as The Rootkit Of All Evil – CIQ ?

:)
[HTC Sensation] Dude360:
I havnt been followwing the CIQ business but I believe these are the Sense apps that RC removes related to CIQ.

Taken from the default RC List:

HtcLoggers.apk Known as one of the biggest security holes
"/system/lib/libhtc_loggers.so" Lib for HTC Loggers
MyReportAgent.apk Feedback Reporter
NetLogger.apk App loggs user behaviour
"/system/lib/libhtc_netlogger.so" Lib for Net Logger app
PowerLogCollector.apk App logs user behaviour
RamdumpEnabler.apk Providing Loggin apps with info
"/system/lib/libhtc_ramdump.so" Lib for RAMDumpEnabler

The team were quick on the ball to release an emergency patch when it was first realized and it was added to the default list as well from there on.

Most chefs and kernal builders will have removed them from source by now as well so they shouldn't be appearing anytime soon :)

To add, as the cleaner is flashed before first boot, even if you do have a rom with them still in these are COMPLETELY removed so they have absolutely no chance of even thinking of looking at your data :p
[HTC Sensation] Patrics83:
As far as I know that tool is a "security leak killer"

ROM Cleaner will delete apps based on a predefined list inside the zip or a user list in your sdcard.

If you flash ROM Cleaner as we said in the guide your device will be 100% clean from unwanted apps ;)

Read on and have a go with it, most ppl love it :D
[HTC Sensation] rahvan:
Best solution for Sense bloatware

This is by far the best solution I have used to clean Sense ROMs. I try a lot of ROMs and it is a friggin pain cleaning Sense ROMs manually.

With this...I customize once...Re-use...Re-use........Bloody Fantastic!

THANKS!!
[HTC Sensation] malybru:
Hi,

I have been using your ROM CLEANER script since it first came out...:D

I know from the list you have shown what the script removes.

I did not see CARRIER IQ specifically mentioned,which is why I was asking.

If mike or Faux remove it from their ROM/kernel it is not listed anywhere either.

Can you shed any light on this please?

:)
[HTC Sensation] Patrics83:
I will have a look later.

But most devs out there already removed some apps and services.

Sent from my Desire HD
[HTC Sensation] Dude360:
Had a quick look into it. What the manufacturers do is take the main CarrierIQ sources and strip out all the UI and tailor it to their needs.

So the service runs as root in the background but it wont specifically be known as CIQ. HTCs version for example might be the HtcLoggers.apk or NetLogger.apk.

Its still CIQ just tailored to their needs.
[HTC Sensation] Rogoshin:
Edit text

I just want to know if i understand this right. If you dont want to delete a certain app or file you open the Rom cleaner v 3.1 zip file, go to Romcleaner.txt, and alter the script. Remove said file from the script.

I am not sure what to keep if you still want the lockscreen and the weather wallpaper in the dock mode. Can anybody help me?
[HTC Sensation] Patrics83:
Everything is in the guide. Also please don't touch the zip.

Download romcleaner_user.txt from the download section edit it with notepad++ then put it in your sdcard /ROMCleaner. If you want to make sure all folders is spelled correct flash folder creator first.

The lockscreen won't be removed only the themes for it.t

Take a look at the guide agian and you will be just fine ;)

Sent from my Desire HD
[HTC Sensation] Rogoshin:
I have read the guide two times now, and do not understand it fully. Maybe this is just not for me.
[HTC Sensation] Patrics83:
I think you are right...

I only know there is thousands of happy users out there.

And I'm not sure what we can do for you more then tell you to read the guide, its all there and you don't need to read everything, start with the quick guide.

It's really not that complex.

Also every app in the list has a description so you will know what to keep and not. But don't touch the zip, this will only make it harder for you.

Sent from my Desire HD
[HTC Sensation] PaulGiz:
You do not have to remove anything. Use the "romcleaner_user.txt" file and modify it this way: In front of any application or function you do NOT want deleted, add a hashmark (#). That line will be ignored by the script.

To keep your live weather wallpaper for lockscreen go to HTC Wallpapers & Live Wallpapers section, and make it look like this:

# HTC Wallpapers & Live Wallpapers
#
HTCLivewallpaperStreak.apk Streak
#LiveWallpapers.apk Google's Live Wallpapers
#LiveWallpapersPicker.apk Live Wallpaper Picker
MagicSmokeWallpapers.apk Google's Magic Smoke Live Wallpapers
Mode10Wallpapers.apk HTC live wallpaper
VisualizationWallpapers.apk HTC live wallpaper
#WeatherLiveWallpaper.apk HTC Weather Live Wallpaper
#

P.
[HTC Sensation] Rogoshin:
I decided to just jump in with both feet (that is how I mostly learn anything). I messed up on the first try :o, but got it right on the second :). Maybe I was just a little to worried. Because if something goes wrong you always have the nandroid backup.

Thank you for this, it will really help me in the future.
[HTC Sensation] Patrics83:
There is nothing to be worried over ;)

Just flash and keep your eyes closed :p

Sent from my Desire HD
[HTC Sensation] Dude360:
Dont worry about it.

When working on the new version I had this:

"/data/*.apk"
"/system/*.apk"

pasted in the middle of the list lol

Spent an hour wondering why the rom wasnt booting after cleaning...:confused:

(Warning. Do not use that piece of code in your list. Your rom will not boot.)
[HTC Sensation] Patrics83:
Booloop! :D

Man don't write that here :O

Haha! Those two lines is the ultimate cleaner lines... You should put a warning sign...

Don't try this at home! ;p

Sent from my Desire HD
[HTC Sensation] PaulGiz:
On the bright side, you had plenty of free RAM!!!

P.
[HTC Sensation] Dude360:
lol yeah I didnt realize that when writing lol...done :p

Some noob will use it then complain that cleaner isnt working :D

Oh the fun...
[HTC Sensation] mikef:
How does ROMCleaner work with apps installed on SD?

From what I have read on the Sensation, apps that can be installed to the SD will automatically do so during the installation. Do those get backed up by ROMCleaner or the backup script? Will those apps be reinstalled automatically later? Sorry if the questions are kind of noobish, I read the whole thread and I didn't see anything mentioned about apps which had been installed on the SD. TIA! :D

Also, ROMCleaner 3.1 worked flawlessly as far as I could tell on ARHD 3.6.7. Next time I will be trying the SecondBoot part after copying my mods in there after reading how to do that. :D
[HTC Sensation] Patrics83:
Haha, I thought you was joking about trying those lines ;)

Sent from my Desire HD
[HTC Sensation] Patrics83:
ROM Cleaner will make a copy of every app installed in /data/app/* and when flashing ROM Cleaner they will be copied back to your internal memory again.

So there is no need to let Google restore them, this will save you some time (depends on internet connection and also the number of apps.)

Apps installed on sdcard will not get backed up, same is with encrypted apps. (XDA Premium app for example.)

It's not even recommended to have apps installed on your sdcard. Internal memory is much faster.

How ever some ROMs has built-in scripts to install apps located in a specific folder on your sdcard. But IMO it seems pretty messy to handle that. (Copy apps manually to from /data/app to the specific folder.)

A super cool script for it is much better! :p

I'm happy to hear you find v3.1 good :D

And in combo with mods and app installer you have a killer script combo ;)

Good luck!

/Patric

Sent from my Desire HD
[HTC Sensation] mikef:
I understand what you mean about the internal

memory being much faster, but then in Manage Applications I can pick an app and then choose "Move to SD Card". A number of apps are already on the SD card without me choosing anything during the install. Should I move them back manually before using ROMCleaner and flashing a new ROM? Or will they somehow be automagically detected and show up as installed? Thanks!!
[HTC Sensation] craacK:
you have to move them back manually ..

and some apps are just being installed on SD no matter what you do :)
[HTC Sensation] Patrics83:
You can also let Google restore them ;)

This is what I do.

Sent from my Desire HD
[HTC Sensation] mikef:
Doh! Hit that 5 thanks limit again, craack beat you to it

:D I will catch you tomorrow, thanks for your replies.
[HTC Sensation] Patrics83:
Great, thanks for letting me know. Puhh, I was worried there for a sec.

Fm Radio is ok to remove so is trimit.

The other files is... Well I would not touch them :p

Sent from my Desire HD
[HTC Sensation] mr2boysloot:
One little question ...

I add some lines to romcleaner_user.txt , but it did delete some apk files

And they are there for sure , i looked in the rom file system/app/*.*

example :

Trying to delete:

/system/app/trimit.apk

.. file does not exist!

Yes i have edited with notepad++
[HTC Sensation] Patrics83:
Sounds very strange...

/system/app/TrimIt.apk does exist in sensation ROMs so I see no reason why it shouldn't been removed... :S

And since the log said it wasn't deleted.... hmm.

Try this: /system/app/TrimIt.apk <- This is the real file name...

And not: /system/app/trimit.apk
[HTC Sensation] mr2boysloot:
So you need to write exact the same file names with the uppercases to , so thats the clue ?

Maybee baadnews put this file to his rom .

Thanks ...for you're quick support...
[HTC Sensation] Patrics83:
Well I always write the exact name. And it works. Never tested anything else..

Your welcome mate :D

Sent from my Desire HD
[HTC Sensation] Dude360:
Yeah, Linux is very case sensitive in a lot of things.
[HTC Sensation] Patrics83:
I guess it works very well for the Sensation users... ;)

No questions at all? :eek:
[HTC Sensation] ldelossa.ld:
Hey guys so I got a little problem, I was dumb and didnt look over what is removed but in the list is skinpicker.apk , now I can't change the skin to the gingerbread or honey hd theme, is there any work around for this? Is it possible to reflash the skinpicker.apk so I can re-enable rosie launcher and use that option, right now if I click skinpicker it just doesn't do anything.
[HTC Sensation] Patrics83:
Extract SkinPicker.apk from the ROM.

Put it in Secondboot folder (you must run folder creator first.) and flash apps and mod installer.

;)

Good luck!
[HTC Sensation] ldelossa.ld:
I will try this now, thanks bro!
[HTC Sensation] Tanjitsu:
Use on my sensation works well :)

Most usful tool for stripping extra from Roms and Sense !
[HTC Sensation] Patrics83:
:D

Please tell me what you think of it when you have flashed it ;)

Sent from my Desire HD
[HTC Sensation] Patrics83:
Thanks mate, glad to hear that ;)

Sent from my Desire HD
[HTC Sensation] Patrics83:
Ok guys I started to work on a update for ROM Cleaner v2.3.

Is there anything you would like to add or "remove"?

Please give me some ideas and inspiration ;)

Sent from my Desire HD
[HTC Sensation] Patrics83:
First post updated.

I added screen shots to show Free RAM and data space before and after ROM Cleaner.

I only installed dropcap and temp+cpu widget.
[HTC Sensation] Evil-Dragon:
Is there anyway to get ROM Cleaner to backup the current wifi settings, sync settings and then be able to use RC to put them back like apps? This is my major bug bear about flashing roms... having to enter all my passwords again and again.
[HTC Sensation] Patrics83:
Thanks for the input ;)

Right now we are working on WiFi backup :p

More to come...

Sent from my Desire HD
[HTC Sensation] Evil-Dragon:
Just thought i'd take a few minutes to properly write a quick review on this, since I was going to ages ago and never got the chance.

I've used this Rom Cleaner both in it's earlier testing phase and with the latest version. I've found it very easy to setup and flash in both instances. It's worked at greatly reducing the clutter in roms and also helped reduce the amount of time spent having to do tasks such as reinstall apps after flashing a new rom from clean.

The user file is very easy to maintain and edit as needed and will keep all the bits you want to keep and get rid of the rest.

So far i've experience no issues after removing 90% of the default list and have found that memory and the responsiveness of the Sensation to have improved.

I can only see this script/mod go from strength to strength and suggest that you try it out and see how it works for you.

I will be posting this review to my blog.

Thanks

Evil-Dragon
[HTC Sensation] Patrics83:
A man really nice post!

It's so nice to read feedback like this, after all hours, me and Dude360 spent on this...

And thank you for the place in your Blog :D
[HTC Sensation] Dacoit:
I think still most of new people don't know how to use this. I was a little fed up myself until I just went ahead with it. It's very simple and easy to use. My phone became flyaaaaaaaaaaaaaa after using this Rom cleaner. All the junk wiped out.
[HTC Sensation] Patrics83:
Good luck mate :D
[HTC Sensation] mikef:
Upgraded from ARHD 3.6.7 to 3.6.8 and used ROMCleaner, but did not clear the Sense data on a whim. No problems at all using the exact same romcleaner_user.txt file as from 3.6.5 to 3.6.7, no artifacts that I can detect in Rosie Widgets or anywhere else. What exactly would I look for? Visual effects malformed, or missing/failing widgets?

The only thing I forgot to do was flash the Mods and App installer since it wasn't listed in the suggested upgrade steps and I had completely forgotten about my last set of posts here. :( Reinstalling the mods manually worked fine of course. :D
[HTC Sensation] craacK:
if u just flashed romcleaner after 3.6.8 without reboot inbetween its all good :)
[HTC Sensation] craacK:
Have fun all by un# the new apps ;D

dont forget the replacement apps (for example HTCAlbum -> Quickpic (GREAT APP!))

have fun by getting bootloops when trying too much hrhr

any further suggestions for updates are very welcome
[HTC Sensation] Patrics83:
Infact all suggestions are very welcome, we added many apps but I guess we can add even more...

Sent from my Desire HD
[HTC Sensation] Patrics83:
Update!

ROM Cleaner v3.3 - 2011-12-17

-Added more application names because ARHD ROMs will have different App names in the future.

Backup Tool v1.3

-Same changes as above ^^

Highly recommended update for ARHD users.

Enjoy! :D
[HTC Sensation] PaulGiz:
Just used 3.3 with updated ROMcleaner_user.txt file to upgrade to ARHD 4.1.9.

Smooth as butter. Tons of free RAM.

Now that zram is enabled in Faux's latest kernel, combined with my clean install, phone should fly!!!

P.
[HTC Sensation] Patrics83:
Thx for your feedback!

Sounds AMAZING! :D :cool:
[HTC Sensation] abonoory:
Can anyone provide me the link of the RomCleaner v3.3 please
[HTC Sensation] Patrics83:
Uhm, is there anything wrong with the link in OP?

To be flashed before full wipe and ROM flash.

Folder Creator v1.3

Backup Tool v1.3

To be flashed after flashing ROM and before first boot.

ROM Cleaner v3.3

>ROMCleaner_user.txt based on <3.0 won't work.

ROMCleaner_user.txt from ROM Cleaner v3.3 Right-Click and Save as...

>Follow instructions in second post how to edit this to fit your demands...

To be flashed after first boot.

Settings Restorer v1.0

Mods and App Installer v1.4

HtcSetupWizard Remover

​
[HTC Sensation] abonoory:
Thnx man
[HTC Sensation] MrBeOTP2:
I just want to romove app to get clean rom but still keep Sense Widget? how could i do
[HTC Sensation] craacK:
download romcleaner_user.txt from first post in downloads area, copy it to /sdcard/ROMCleaner folder

go to section named Widgets in the .txt, and add # infront of the widgets you wanna keep

run romcleaner.zip
[HTC Sensation] MrBeOTP2:
sound easy but its hard to me :[ .Could u make version which keep sense widget
[HTC Sensation] craacK:
oh man :D it does not only sound easy, it IS easy .. you just have to find your # key on the keyboard and the widgets inside the .txt ;)

but nevertheless, heres your _user.txt (attachement at the end of the post)

copy it to your /SDCARD/ROMCleaner folder and flash the ****!

if u want to keep other apps that are deleted by default pls go through the list and add the # in front of the line!
[HTC Sensation] Patrics83:
1730 posts and this is too hard for you?

Nah, :p come on you can do it. Just take your time and read the quick guide for ROM Cleaner...

Because right now I don't think you have read it at all... ;)
[HTC Sensation] Rolando88:
Hi Patrick how are you mate ghehe Toi know how to get musicplayer and widget back on arhd think i forgot to exclude it But dont want to install and setup whole Rom again thanks in Advance mate
[HTC Sensation] malybru:
Hi,

What ROM are you on?

:)
[HTC Sensation] Rolando88:
Arhd 4.1.8
[HTC Sensation] malybru:
Hi,

I have attached the necessary apk. to install.

:)
[HTC Sensation] craacK:
1st: Musicplayer wont get deleted by default, so it should be you who added musicplayer to the list ^^

2nd: i think you are only missing "com.htc.MusicWidget.apk" .. the widget.

Getting the Widget back:

use root explorer to move the .apk (extracted from rom.zip) to /system/app and set the right permissions (rw-r--r--)

or just put the .apk in /sdcard/secondboot/system/app/ and flash "mods and apps installer"

reboot

you may need to clear HTC Sense Data (Settings - Applications - Manage Apps - All Apps) , this will also reset your homescreen.

this may NOT work because its a system application. If so, you will have to flash rom (with edited _user.txt) + romcleaner again
[HTC Sensation] MrBeOTP2:
ha :D I just switch from WM to Android :P . Im newbie here :D:D

---------- Post added at 03:25 AM ---------- Previous post was at 03:09 AM ----------

Tks :D. But i need to reflash rom then flash this . right?
[HTC Sensation] malybru:
Hi,

Flash the ROM, and then flash ROM cleaner before rebooting.

:)

Sent telepathically from my pyramid
[HTC Sensation] Patrics83:
Well I know what its like to move from wm to android ;)

Android forums are much more aggressive and ppl ask instead of searching. I'm not saying you do this but its the biggest difference between these two OS's :D

And ROM Cleaner has some nice linux/android parts but romcleaner_user.txt is just a text file ;) :p

So no matter what you come from it should be no "problems".

Just make an attempt and come back with your questions ;)

Sent from my Desire HD
[HTC Sensation] Rolando88:
issue solved you really deserved the thanks ghehe
[HTC Sensation] malybru:
Hi,

Has anyone tested this on ICS ?

:)
[HTC Sensation] Patrics83:
We have already started to look on what apps we can remove from ICS and it's not that many apps so far. 5-10 maybe. The nice thing is that the rest is the same, so yes ROM Cleaner will work even on ICS.

Sent from my Desire HD
[HTC Sensation] malybru:
Hi,

Confirmed as working on ICS.

As usual,I take my hat off to you guys for your great work.

:)
[HTC Sensation] Patrics83:
Thx for your report! :D

I wish I had a device with ICS :(

Maybe you guys can give use some insight info about other apps that could be removed?
[HTC Sensation] malybru:
Hi,

OK here is a list:

Books

Google +

Google + messenger

Movie Studio

Those are the only things that have found their way onto my phone without my permission.

:D
[HTC Sensation] Patrics83:
Haha!

Ok, I will download latest ROM and upload a more complete list. Maybe you can do some tests.
[HTC Sensation] malybru:
Hi,

Always pleased to oblige.

:)
[HTC Sensation] jimmy.caille:
[errors] arhd 3.6.9 xe

Hi,

I have some problems with this script on my Sensation under ARHD 3.6.9 XE...

See my logs

Can anyone help me ?
[HTC Sensation] Patrics83:
Well, i have no idea what you are trying to do with that romcleaner_user.txt

What editor did you use?

Also why did you add cache and dalvik-cache to your user.txt

I have a feeling that you also made changes to Rom cleaner zip. Please upload it.
[HTC Sensation] Patrics83:
Sorry for the delay, I will try to upload something for you soon :)
[HTC Sensation] jimmy.caille:
Here is my ROM_Cleaner_v3.3.zip file.

I just want to delete all files in cache and dalvik-cache during the process...
[HTC Sensation] Patrics83:
Can you please explain your problem...

One thing is for sure, your user list is not working.
[HTC Sensation] jimmy.caille:
It did nothing and give me errors in the recovery.
[HTC Sensation] Patrics83:
You did nothing? How come your user list is edited to max then?

Please use notepad++ and remove cache and dalvik-cache from it. There is no need to have it like that.