yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[HTC Incredible S] Patrics83:
Well, why is calculator widget removed?

What is bloat for me might not be bloat for you, simple as that. This is why we have made it editable with a user.txt

If you don't want to edit a user.txt then good bye and enjoy a bloated ROM :)

Sent from my HTC One X
[HTC Incredible S] Tjee:
Dont get me wrong, I appreciate your effort in debloating the sense roms. Its just that Its so easy to screw something up with changing values, if you are not properly informed. I see now that all I probably need from sense are the wallpapers, so I might end up removing the wallpaper line from the document.
[HTC Incredible S] poondog:
Or just open up the ROM zip, and take the wallpapers you want out

Them install them to wherever they can from, on your phone :)

Sent from my Nexus 7
[HTC Incredible S] MarckX:
Lol, no values are changed by running ROMCleaner, just try the first time without the user.txt.

Android flashing and optimising is all about trying. The risk of screwing up things is very small. If it does, you just restore your Nandroid backup and start over. That and a lot of reading, is how you get to know more and more about Android. And the more you know, the less the chance you will screw up....

Don't be afraid to use the script and edit the user.txt. If you want to keep your wallpapers, just check op first and download and edit the user.txt. You will see ROMCleaner has lots more to offer than only cleaning your ROM. Just a few minutes of reading will make you have a script you don't want to miss every flash you do.

Good luck reading and flashing. If you encounter problems after this, just post here... and if all went well, it's much appreciated if you will tell us as well :)

And if you don't want to reflash, just follow previous post by markj338
[HTC Incredible S] Patrics83:
Well said my friend! ;)

Two keywords: Android and XDA-Developers :)

Android = Do what ever you want.

XDA-Developers =

Read

,

learn

,

try

,

fail

,

try again

,

have fun

and

share

! :D
[HTC Incredible S] gowt126:
Great work by dev... Liked it... Something which I wanted... Modified it according to my need and works like a charm...
[HTC Incredible S] TaLEntZ96:
ARHD is running like a charm, keep it up guys!
[HTC Incredible S] Lasantha:
is it ok to remove ApplicationsProvider.apk.I read that it helps dialer lag problem and 100 cup by procerss.acore
[HTC Incredible S] Patrics83:
Try it and let us know :)
[HTC Incredible S] Lasantha:
im not sure is it my imagination or not.it used to take ages to take a call now applicationsprovider.apk not there its really quick.nothing seem to be broken so far...:D
[HTC Incredible S] MarckX:
Just keep an eye on it :cyclops:. If you encounter some problems on the long run, please report them here as well. For now: nice feedback mate and thanks for testing :thumbup:
[HTC Incredible S] Lasantha:
If anyone wants to try it's called PureC_ApplicationsProvider.apk in projectx ROM
[HTC Incredible S] Lasantha:
Found one catch..when you remove applications service provider.apk you lose the ability to search for installed apps in Google unified search..that's the only bug so far..it's a small price to pay for me compared to long lag I faced earlier while taking a call/after a call:D
[HTC Incredible S] :
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://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2632355

With some changes, it will work great and our community can develop!!
[HTC Incredible S] Patrics83:
ROM Cleaner v2.3 - 2011-09-09

-New ROM Cleaner program. (Now all delete commands is loaded from our BusyBox so even more devices is now supported.)

-Changed order in updater-script. Now it writes personal data first then delete files.

-Added many new Apps for Sense 3.0 & 3.5 etc. (See app list for changes.)

-Cosmetic Changes to Updater-script

Backup Apps to SDCard v1.3 - 2011-09-09

-Some minor clean up

Enjoy! :D
[HTC Incredible S] baste07:
did your rom cleaner also delete the Radio App.

good think i have it saved in titanium
[HTC Incredible S] Patrics83:
Did you read the app list in first post?

Everything is written and explained there...

Sent from my HTC Desire HD
[HTC Incredible S] baste07:
oh saw it, didn't realize that it was one of the things being removed.

i understand the other bloatware but why remove something like that. :confused:
[HTC Incredible S] craacK:
Its all about personal preferences :)

Sent from my HTC Desire HD
[HTC Incredible S] Patrics83:
Please........ :rolleyes:

Why not edit your user list, flash and be happy?
[HTC Incredible S] craacK:
You probably got a Dos/Windows formatted _user.txt.

DL "ROMCleaner_user.txt from ROM Cleaner v2.3" from First post again (Right click -> Save As)

Edit it with Notepad++ and just close it (click Yes when asked to save).

Then u can try again :)

You can check it yourself
[HTC Incredible S] B!0HaZard:
I did use Wordpad, what's the difference when both are .txt?

Anyway, worked, thanks. I've got 2 "false" widgets and 2 "#[random code]" widgets though.
[HTC Incredible S] craacK:
the difference is that Wordpad, Microsoft Office (lol^^) or standard Editor dont keep the UNIX file format by default.. they will convert it to Dos/Windows and that is simply not working on a linux based system (im sure Patrics83 will tell something more about it:p)

If you got strange things in your widget List remember to clear HTC Sense (Settings > Applications > All > HTC Sense > Clear Data)
[HTC Incredible S] B!0HaZard:
Thanks, you fixed all my problems. Kudos to you, hope they give you a cookie.
[HTC Incredible S] craacK:
i like cookies :) and glad that i could help you...

but a compliment to you also.. was a perfect "first post" to solve your problem easily ^^
[HTC Incredible S] B!0HaZard:
I've spent a lot of time building, discussing and troubleshooting PCs (have about 4000 posts on overclock.net, a couple of reviews and I'm owner of 2 clubs over there), so I know what it's like. I try to provide the necessary info to avoid those unnecessary "Did you do this and how about that?" posts.

And again, thanks. I gave up a couple of weeks ago, but today I decided to get my 10 posts in here and actually get proper help.

And @ OP, this script is super, I think my dad could use this too. He's got a stock Desire and he hates that stupid apps like "Stocks" are filling his ROM. I haven't convinced him to root yet (loss of warranty, you know), but I think I've tempted him a bit with all the things I've done to my phone. After I fixed his battery life he's pretty happy with his phone though.
[HTC Incredible S] hussainmushahid:
does this work with sense 3 ?
[HTC Incredible S] Patrics83:
Yes of course! :D

Sent from my HTC Desire HD
[HTC Incredible S] Patrics83:
ROM Cleaner + Addons changelog

ROM Cleaner v2.4 - 2011-09-25

-ROM Cleaner will execute a convert command to make sure your romcleaner_user.txt is in unix format.

This means you can use many other text editors then just notepad++ (Still needs to be tested.)

-ROM Cleaner will now also set correct permissons. (For /system/app, /data/app, /system/framework.)

-ROM Cleaner will now let you know right after flashing if files were deleted or not.

You must use ROM Cleaner v2.4> and new ROMCleaner_user.txt.

If you only use ROM Cleaner v2.4 and your old romcleaner_user.txt you will get an error message!

-Added new Apps.(See app list for changes.)

-Cosmetic Changes to Updater-script.

-All logs are now in /sdcard/ROMCleaner/Logs. No more mess in ROMCleaner folder.

-Removed auto reboot. (users asked for it)

Backup Tool v1.0 - 2011-09-25

This is a modified Backup Apps to SD script with more features.

Still it will do the same as the old one.

-Backup: WiFi keys, Bluetooth settings and mail accounts including inbox etc.

-Backup: Apps from /data/app like old Backup apps to SD did.

-The script will let you know if your apps and settings were copied to your SDCard.

-Added more Apps to be deleted from you backup dir to prevent you from restore old backups.

Still only Android Revolution HD ROMs is supported...

-All logs are now in /sdcard/ROMCleaner/Logs. No more mess in ROMCleaner folder.

Mods and App Installer v1.3 - 2011-09-25

-Mods and App Installer will now set correct permissons. (For /system/app, /data/app, /system/framework.)

-The script will let you know if your files were copied to your device or not.

-Cosmetic Changes to Updater-script.

-All logs are now in /sdcard/ROMCleaner/Logs. No more mess in ROMCleaner folder.

-Removed auto reboot. (users asked for it)

Settings Restorer v1.0 - 2011-09-25

-Restore WiFi. (Still needs to be tested.)

-Restore Bluetooth. (Still needs to be tested.)

-Restore Mail accounts including inbox etc. (Still needs to be tested.)

-The script will let you know if your settings were restored or not.

Enjoy! :D
[HTC Incredible S] craacK:
Temporary Guide to use new Tools

The New Backup Tool behaves like the old "Backup Apps to SD". Just flash it before you SuperWipe. In Addition to the Apps, it will Backup your WiFi, BT and Mail-Settings!

If u want to restore WiFi, BT and Mail Settings, you have to run "Settings Restorer" after First Boot, for example when flashing "Mods and Apps installer" or "HTCSetupRemover"!

Best order using the tools is the following:

Backup Tool (WiFi, BT , Mail and Apps)

SuperWipe

Flash ROM

Flash ROM Cleaner

First Boot

Setup Phone

(Optional) Mod and App installer which will install apps or mods from SecondBoot folder.

(Optional) Settings Restorer wich will copy WiFi, Bluetooth and Mail accounts.

Flash HTCSetupRemover

Use Phone
[HTC Incredible S] Patrics83:
Just want you guys to know that we are working on a new ROMCleaner.txt (ROMCleaner_user.txt)

What you will get.

*Better overview in the list.

*Better sections.

*Hopefully we will also be able to add app info behind every *.apk in the list so don't need to compare it to the firstpost app list anymore.

Since we had loads of new ROMs based on new builds (Sense 3.0/3.5) lately the list got a bit messy and now we are doing our best to bring back some structure and order :D

Stay tuned!

Sent from my HTC Desire HD
[HTC Incredible S] arash86:
hi

can you just make a patch to remove htc app launcher???

i dont like htc app launcher but i want htc widgets and sense
[HTC Incredible S] Patrics83:
There is not plans to make a no-sense script. And I don't think you can remove Rosie (HTC Launcher and keep the widgets... Maybe the widgets but not the menu to apply them.

Maybe we will have a look at it but as long those two no-sense scripts is still being updated we will keep away from that area ;)
[HTC Incredible S] pallykuo:
Thanks for your sharing.
[HTC Incredible S] Patrics83:
Spoiler Alert!

For those of you how are curious on how the new version of ROM Cleaner will look like... Here is a small sneak peak of ROMCleaner_user.txt for upcoming version.

Sensitive viewers might not be able to handle this revolution :P

ui_print(" ");
ui_print("[URL="http://www.androidrevolution.nl/Patrics83/counter/click.php?id=81"]Spoiler[/URL]"); <<<<The spoiler is here!!!<<<<
ui_print(" ");
ui_print("Spoiler - Done");
ui_print(" ");
ui_print("Now Stay tuned!");
[HTC Incredible S] Patrics83:
>>> ROM Cleaner v3.0 <<<

After many many days and hours we finally made it! Enjoy!

ROM Cleaner v3.0 - 2011-10-15

-We will in this version present you a totaly new ROM Cleaner.txt. Rebuilt from the ground up.

No more messing with strange sections for different Sense versions etc.

-New ROM Cleaner program.

Makes it possible to add only Appname.apk and description in ROMCleaner_user.txt.

The script will search in /system/app and /data/app. If the app exists it will be deleted.

Now we can remove all Wallpapers and Previews with two commnads /../../*.jpg & /../../*.png.

This will save us huge amounts of time, and also give you a much cleaner list.

From now on we will not provide the app list in first post. Everything is in the ROMCleaner_user.txt

-Added a command in updater-script to show free space on System & Data partition before and after ROM Cleaner. (This can be found in ROMCleaner_Recovery.log)

Backup Tool v1.1

-Minor changes to the updater-script.

-Some clean up in the script to provide cleaner logs.

Mod and App Installer v1.4

-Minor changes to the updater-script.

-Some clean up in the script to provide cleaner logs.

Folder Creator v1.3

-Just cosmetics in updater-script.

Thanks to madmaxx82 for all the help creating new ROMCleaner program.
[HTC Incredible S] baste07:
there is no link in the INC S thread. but i did find it in the DHD thread.
[HTC Incredible S] Patrics83:
Should be fixed now... LOL I have no idea what happend.

Sent from my HTC Desire HD
[HTC Incredible S] darkidz555:
nice is realy speed up my roms and clean up thank alot ^^
[HTC Incredible S] Patrics83:
Hehe, yeah :D

If you are curious about how much space you had left before and after ROM Cleaner, check out ROMCleaner_recovery.log scoll down to the end and you will see info for /system and /data partition ;)

Sent from my HTC Desire HD
[HTC Incredible S] Patrics83:
Update - ROM Cleaner v3.01

ROM Cleaner v3.01 - 2011-10-21

-Removed HTC Settings Widget from the script.

*This was the Reason for FC on HTC Launcher when locations via Wireless

networks were disabled and in some cases even when it was enabled.

Hi guys!

Since we moved to Sense 3.0/3.5 ROM Cleaner has caused some issues resulting in FC on HTC Sense Launcher.

This happened only if you turned off locations via wireless networks and in some case also if it was turned on :eek:

But after several hours of testing we managed to narrow it down!

Believe me or not but it was because of that we remove htcsettingswidget.apk.

I hope this will work even for you.

A few users already reported it to be working just like it does for us.

Good luck!

Have a nice weekend!
[HTC Incredible S] hussainmushahid:
will this script work right with a sense 3.5 ROM ?
[HTC Incredible S] Patrics83:
Yes ofc!

Sent from my HTC Desire HD
[HTC Incredible S] hussainmushahid:
thanks! just needed to make sure if it's compatible.
[HTC Incredible S] Patrics83:
No problems I will update first post ;)

Also don't forget to leave feedback :p

Sent from my HTC Desire HD
[HTC Incredible S] Patrics83:
Update - Backup Tool v1.2

Backup Tool v1.2 - 2011-10-24

-Added RCMix3D ROMs as a supported ROM

-Minor changes to the updater-script

Enjoy! :D
[HTC Incredible S] Dude360:
Hey all :)

Ive just updated the guide. It should be completely uptodate now.

Apologies for the slowness :o

Any suggestions please shout up :D
[HTC Incredible S] Patrics83:
Thanks mate!!! :D

Great work much better now!
[HTC Incredible S] zawthetnaing:
Downloading now
[HTC Incredible S] Patrics83:
I think your download should be ready now... :p

Sent from my Desire HD
[HTC Incredible S] hussainmushahid:
I want to remove the sense 3.5 rosie, should I remove the # from "/data/data/com.htc.launcher" in order to do so ?

Edit: nvm, removed rosie.apk via the script.
[HTC Incredible S] Patrics83:
Yes you can just add Rosie.apk to the script and it will get removed, but don't forget to add a new launcher :p

Sent from my Desire HD
[HTC Incredible S] hussainmushahid:
I removed the Rosie and I'm on Go Launcher now but whenever I plug in my usb cable now, I don't get the usb connection interface nor I see usb connected in the drop down notification and neither am I able to use it as a disk drive via the connect to PC settings.Did I do something wrong ?

Edit: I disabled ask me and now its working and I got prompted by the usb connection interface.I guess I need to learn solving problem my self before asking others :D

anyways thanks for the awesome work! my phone is super smooth now.
[HTC Incredible S] Patrics83:
Well It's no problem if you ask questions as long you also edit you post and tell us what you did to fix it ;)

And one more thing, since you remove more then stock ROM Cleaner we can't guarantee everything will work, and there for we can't support a no-sense version at the moment.

Sent from my Desire HD
[HTC Incredible S] :
Well I just flashed the main Rom cleaner, so I'm not sure what I did wrong. I've attached the generation Rom file and the log file. Hopefully you can help me out. Thanks!
[HTC Incredible S] craacK:
Thanks for uploading the logs :)

Question: What exactly is the problem?

In the logs you can see that several files were deleted successful.
[HTC Incredible S] Patrics83:
Posted in Sensation thread:

Posted here:

I asked you to upload ALL logs from /sdcard/ROMCleaner/Logs + ROMCleaner.txt and ROMCleaner_user.txt

Are we going to continue the conversation here or in the Sensation thread? :p

Also what device do you have? What ROM? Link please.

Edit: The solution for your problem is posted in Sensation thread by jotha.

The reason why this happened is becaue you didn't use stock lockscreen theme. And since you didn't wipe before ROM flash and ROM Cleaner it was removed by the script therefor you get nothing but a empty screen.
[HTC Incredible S] baste07:
Using Rcmix v4.0 ROM

When I flashed the cleaner the notification to choose connection with a PC no longer shows up and pc doesn't s detect my phone as a drive. Which is my default.

There are no add one after flashing rcmix rom.
[HTC Incredible S] craacK:
If you flashed the default romcleaner.txt or used a romcleaner_user.txt without adding additional .apks , there is no way romcleaner will delete that option

try Settings -> Connect to PC -> "Ask Again" or something like that (but you probably already tried this ^^)

If you added more .apks, you may deinstalled PCSCII.apk?

Or its the roms fault. This thing happens "quite often" and is not related to romcleaner .. maybe a reflash will help
[HTC Incredible S] pbeutler:
Should I try?

Hi,

This tool looks really tempting, but to be frank, I am a bit scared :) I am definitely no expert and am already proud that I managed to root my phone and put a custom ROM on it.

I finally have it set up the way I want and really dont want to go through that process again, so I am seeking advice from the expert himself :)

So, I am using Nik's Trinity 2.0 rom and not using any sense widgets, since I am using GO launcher.

As I said, I have set it up the way I want, which mean obviously I already flashed the rom and let it boot.

So, can I still use this script? (and yes, I have read all the first post, but I am not sure I fully understand) and then obviously how?

Appreciate your answer, but if you think I am wasting your time and should forget about it, just say so, so harm, I know I am a noob (especially on Android).

Cheers,
[HTC Incredible S] craacK:
Hey,

you dont have to be scared at all :D ROMCleaner became even easier to use with the latest updates, and its just a matter of reading (2nd Post = Guide) and understanding a little.

Your question regarding: Can i still flash it even if i have just set up my rom and am too lazy to do it again

Quote from Dude360's Guide:

Obviously using the 'upgrade' method to install a rom will replace any files you have removed with the cleaner the first time round.

You can use the cleaner again straight after flashing a rom upgrade.

Be warned, using the upgrade method and cleaner will no doubt leave artifacts and residue from the previous install. Most notably within the 'Add Widget' section of Rosie.

The only way to remove these artifacts is to clear data from HTC Sense

Settings > Applications > All > HTC Sense > Clear Data

WARNING - THIS WILL RESET YOUR HOMESCREEN LAYOUTS

This is not our fault. This is the design by HTC. Please do not complain to us, we hate it too.​

Or you can change the following lines in the romcleaner_user.txt (explenation after)

#Deleting HTC Sense Data

#"/data/data/com.htc.launcher"

to

#Deleting HTC Sense Data

"/data/data/com.htc.launcher"

A quick guide to use romcleaner

The minimum to do is to download ROM Cleaner v3.1 and just flash it.

But i would suggest that you take 5 minutes and download ROMCleaner_user.txt from ROM Cleaner v3.1 and read through it. That is the list of apps that will be deleted by ROMCleaner (the apps with # infront will still be there). So just go through the list, check whether you want the app or not (put # in front if u want to keep it etc). You need to copy it to /SDCARD/ROMCleaner .. You will get this Folder with Folder Creator v1.3 (just flash it)

If u choose to do a fullwipe it is worth to flash Backup Tool v1.2 before you wipe, this way your Apps (on the phone, not on SDCard), BT, Wifi and Mail Settings will be saved. If u want to restore BT, Wifi and Mail Settings you need Settings Restorer v1.0. Your Apps would be restored automatically while flashing ROMCleaner.

So, the "todo" list with fullwipe would look like this:

Backup your personal stuff with MyBackup Pro / Titanium Backup

flash Backup Tool

flash Folder Creator and put ROMCleaner_user.txt in /SDCARD/ROMCleaner (if u want the user.txt)

SuperWipe/FullWipe

flash ROM

flash ROMCleaner

First Boot

go through wizard and into recovery again

flash HTCSetupRemover

flash Settings Restorer

And if you are still too lazy to fullwipe ^^, it would look like this:

flash Folder Creator and put ROMCleaner_user.txt in /SDCARD/ROMCleaner (if u want the user.txt // dont forget deleting HTC Sense Data inside the .txt or later in ROM)

flash ROMCleaner

Boot and go into recovery again

flash HTCSetupRemover

If u want more Informations look into the 2nd post of this Thread .. there is the really good guide of Dude360 with tons of informations.
[HTC Incredible S] Patrics83:
Thx craacK :D

Great post! ^^^

Sent from my Desire HD
[HTC Incredible S] mandeep294:
gr8 tool..very well done devs..thanks
[HTC Incredible S] Patrics83:
We are happy you like it :D

Thanks for your feedback!
[HTC Incredible S] baste07:
why does every time i run the cleaner it deletes XDA, but i don't see XDA in the txt file.
[HTC Incredible S] Patrics83:
ROM Cleaner doesn't touch xda app, however the xda app is installed on your sdcard.

Move it back to the internal memory and it will be backed up like the other apps...

Sent from my Desire HD
[HTC Incredible S] jpkbeddu:
After using Romcleaner with VU 2.39.0 when I applied the Battery mod made for the default rom, I lost the status bar of the Rom on booting.. So do we have to make battery mod with romcleaned OS files to make it work correctly..?
[HTC Incredible S] mandeep294:
no need as rom cleaner doesn't touch d framework file..
[HTC Incredible S] jpkbeddu:
But I did this many times to confirm... Using battery mod after applying Rom cleaner to VU 2.39.0, I am loosing the status bar..
[HTC Incredible S] mandeep294:
here something to prove dat this is awesome::::

same rom and same no of apps installed and running...

ram free before rom cleaner: 80~110MB

after rom cleaner: 225~270MB

if u think i am kidding then try it urself to see d difference..

phone is now faster and battery life improved too as battery drainer apps r removed effectively..

hope everyone tries it and accolades the dev..

loving it..
[HTC Incredible S] Patrics83:
No way in the world ROMCleaner breaks your satusbar.

Its that battery mod or some other mod you applied.

And also remember, don't flash a battery mod before first boot.

Sent from my Desire HD
[HTC Incredible S] mandeep294:
hey OP

can u make this thread in dev section so that more people can notice it??
[HTC Incredible S] Patrics83:
Amazing!

It's great to read feedback in this thread :D

Sent from my Desire HD
[HTC Incredible S] Patrics83:
I'm not sure about that.

Inc S users can find it if they want.

My sensation and DHD threads is growing everyday, so I think It's about interests ;)

Sent from my Desire HD
[HTC Incredible S] mandeep294:
yup i too can see that this thread is very inactive..i think people aren't aware of it by d looks of it..
[HTC Incredible S] jpkbeddu:
Actually that Battery mod consists of Sloppy Auto Brightness patch along with the zip. Does this make the Status bar to vanish?

Also I tried applying battery mod after First boot... Still had the same problem..