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[Android General] TorontoBoy9:
Removing Google Play Store, Services and Google Apps

The Google Play Store and services has always taken up so much internal memory that I needed to dump the cache and uninstall updates. As I have other phones I can download apps, I decided to remove Google Play Store, Play Services, Gmail and other related Google apps. The savings include 40M of data as well as 13M from removed programs. Now I have 85M of internal memory. Part of this is used by QQ. I successfully downloaded WeChat but it will not run. If you have a rooted phone and wish to free your phone from Google's tentacles, backup your device, then delete the apk and odex from /system/app:

Gmail.apk: need this or your Play store will not validate

GoogleContactsSyncAdapter.apk

GoogleQuickSearchBox.apk

GooglePartnerSetup.apk: Needed to verify Google account options

GoogleServicesFramework.apk

MarketUpdater: updates Google Play source

Phonesky.apk: old version of Google Play Store

from the root, then /data/app/ change com.google.android.gms-1.apk to com.google.android.gms-1.apk.bak, reboot and Google Play Services will no longer run.

While this might seem drastic, the benefits for an old and small phone include fast and efficient performance. The phone still can call, text and run apps. You'll just need to side load apps from another source. Other areas of the world, including China, do not have the Google ecosystem, and they do just as well.
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bmt25:
Hey guys, merry Christmas! I cant decide what rom abd kernel will i use, by knowing the majority users it can help me alot, please put your comments, thanks!
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bmt25:
Please move the thread. Sorryyyyy
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] AeroEchelon:
If you want more information about which kernel + ROM combination to use please read this thread:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1358473
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] corizo:
Ultimate ICS v2 and Glados Kernel 2.3, so far no problems, really smooth.

ROM: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1363765

Kernel: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1336529

Most likely I'll switch for Cyanogen Mod, once Beta/RC are available, though.
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] oDesk:
I am on Stock ICS4.0.3 + kernel 3.0.13 = better battery and bluetooth
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dinuweera:
ICY+S 3.1 with Galdos 2.3
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Lordofminor:
NexusBeam v4.1.0 + GLaDOS V2.3
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Harley25:
Stock ICS 4.0.3 + Kernel 3.0.13
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jackie70:
I am on AOSP+ V1.2|ICS 4.0.3 and GlaDOS 2.4
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] TrueYears:
Stock ICS with GLados 2.3 Stable as hell
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ramon.dexter:
PixelRom 1.01 (stock ICS) + kernel 3.1.6 by eugene373

Stable and smooth.
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] blur:
I am on CM9 Alfa 18 with Matr1x v13.

With GladDOS 2.4 I had a lot of reboots, 2.5 seems stable.

But with Matr1x v13 there is less battery drain.
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] syntax_gosong:
I'm still on :

ROM : CyberGR-Mod ver4.

Kernel : Franco (8 Dec) Kernel

Really smooth & super stable Gingerbread rom with a super kernel of Franco's.

I would wait until ICS is stable enough & many customization on the UI been made.
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] technogravy:
Cm9 alpha 18 on stock kernel.. Its the best IMO. I've tried GLaDOS too but it had frequent reboots or sod.

Nexus bream will be a close second to cm9
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] blur:
take GlaDOS 2.5 and no longer you will have reboots.
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] the_one_:
Stock 4.0.3 + GLaDOS 2.5 :)
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] yaron316:
Nexus MV 1.12.09

default kernel Franco 2.6.35.14

waiting fo ICS to last a full days work before using it as daily driver....
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] stocaprimo:
+1

Fast, stable and a very good battery life.
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] marcelnn:
Stock GB 2.3.7 with stock kernel.

I've tried every ICS ROM around here, including the OTA, but none of them had a good battery life. At least not like GB. I'm getting 2 - 2.5 days with moderate use.
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] juniorxdb:
+1... and the best battery performance...
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] :
yeah :) but i have around 10 hours battery with normal usage
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sperelli:
Stock 4.0.3 ... what about the appdrawer lag? I see it consistently if compared to 2.3.7 GB or to my

Nexus Beam 4.1 + GlaDOS 2.5

here we are with some bugs on BLN...:mad:
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] technogravy:
Will give it a try.. What's your CPU setting and what battery life you getting?
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] TrueYears:
Well, its stock is stable a lot more than these custom roms and gives the best bettery imo. I though using a custom rom or kernel would fix the green flickery we see when locking our phones but nope
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Shark_On_Land:
stock Peter Alfonzo
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mrluker:
Stock 4.0.3 + root + Kernel 3.1.6-ICUP
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] pmmali:
Hi

I have a Samsung Galaxy S2 I9100G in dead condition when i connect to pc it ask OPAM4430 driver. and i have installed but i cannot active it to download mode even i cannot see anything on LCD screen.

any on please help me to flash this phone with any rom.

Regards.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nicregi:
First of all, what did you do first? What I can say is try do this when phone is off. Power, volume up and home button at same time. See if this works. If you get, try selecturing wipe and see if the full wipe solve the problem.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] cooza:
A phone wont just die like that.If you did something to it then give some details althought it sounds like a kernel problem.The wipe idea is a good one,probably your best bet as you wont be able to use odin.Do a full wipe.

Boot to recovery (power+home+vol up)

Wipe cache partitiion,go to advanced and wipe dalvik cache (go back)

go to Mounts and Storage and format System,Cache,Data(go back)

Factory reset and reboot.If you get a bootloop then pull the battery,put it back in and reboot.

If you cant get to recovery or download you could try fussdownloader but im not sure if it works with the G model.Anyway the drivers can usually be found seperatelly and installed if you google for them but may or may noy not help.Worth a shot.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] pmmali:
actually i got this phone from my friend and he say some one try to Nuke it i don't know how.and i cannot go to recovery mode by pressing volume down home key and power key also it not detecting on Odin

Regards.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] cooza:
Sounds to me like someone made a mistake trying to flash it and put the wrong firmware,or worse,the wrong kernel in Odin.Most people brick their i9100G phones with i9100 firmware.they are not compatable.The only thing I can suggest is try and find out if there is a RiffBox JTag service available for the G-series.It is for most other models.What it does is wipes and repairs the motherboard and bootloader.Ive had one done on an i9000 for 35 euros so its not an expensive job.Just need to find out if its available for your device.Ill leave a link below,Its an old one,but its a list of places world wide where they do it.If you dont see one close to you then use the page and google to search for one closer to your location.since this page was released the JTag has become more available in more areas.so you should find one close to you.good luck.

http://www.jtagbox.com/riff-jtag-bo...-bricked-phone-riff-box-owners-list/#comments
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] pmmali:
thank you very much for your clear reply and ill try and inform you.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] pmmali:
Any one can give the correct jtaf pinout for i9100g
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] LEENO:
same problem for me, friend gived me i9100g bad flashed with i9100,

now it is dead and ask for omap4330 drivers when connected to pc.

It not go in download mode and not go in recovery.

I'm triyng to flash boot with riff but riff not detect it

here are pinouts for @pmmali
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] prefectzero:
how did you solder it??? its very tiny....
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] keithross39:
Lol.....VERY steady hand, a fine pointed soldering iron and a magnifying glass are all necessities.

Word of caution.....don't jtag if you want to send the phone to Samsung (under warranty).....they'll see that some "unofficial rework" has taken place and deny liability for warranty repair on that basis. ....

Sent from my Rooted, De bloated Stock JB powered S2 via PhilZ kernel and Tapatalk 2....
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hesham_d:
I am using ISSGS RC1 port for captivate

I am unable to send any SMS, when open the SMS app and enter sms text and choose sms contact the SMS app craches

Help please.
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bradleyG:
The message center number may not be there. Open up messaging>menu and look for message center and see if the number is there. If it isn't I can give it to you.
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] briankariu:
Are you using the team hacksungs build or the one cosmic build. For me the hacksung build kept crashing my sms app. Try the following though:

-Reboot into recovery and do a full wipe including data

-If that does not work flash the rom again

-flash a different ics biuld if al that doesn't help
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hesham_d:
Thank you guys

I wiped and flash again to solve the issue
[Acer Iconia A500] el.quechon:
Hi guys i know this question has been asked several times before but i didnt find that tread but im running stock 3.2 rooted right.

Is there any update of 3.2 fahable with recovery i know there is one way to do it but you have to follow a lot of steps and it seems very risky to me.

Thanks for your help in advance
[Acer Iconia A500] Moscow Desire:
When Acer pushed the 3.2 update, they pushed a new bootloader along with it. Caused some issues. Mainly, either loss of a previous root, or no root with 3.2

Fortunately, the following thread tells you how to revert it to a previous version. I would advise step 2.

Also, I would download the files you need. 1. Iconia root, 2. Acer Recovery, 3. Download a rom you would like to install. Like Honeylicious (500)

After you follow step 2 on

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1276227

Install your Iconia root.apk

Then Install acer recovery.apk

Then, boot to recovery (vol- and Pwr button till you see the text in the upper lt corner) then release.

Follow the instructions that the Rom gave you;

1. Wipe User Data

2. Wipe cach partition

3. Go to Advanced, wipe Delvik

then go back a screen, and "install zip from sd"

Happy motoring ;)

Then, from the acer recovery app, install the "recovery"
[Acer Iconia A500] timmyDean:
This will fix your issues

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=20680452&postcount=137
[Acer Iconia A500] el.quechon:
can i flash that with cwm and would i be able to overclock with a 3.2 custom kernel
[Galaxy 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gauravgs:
Hello everyone,

I have just installed kyrillos v9.3 and after connecting to market, I see a lot of updates to existing apps (like superuser, terminal emulator, quickpic).

Is it okay if I update them all.

I mean are there any compatibility issues with updating apps in kyrillos?

Thanks
[Galaxy 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bscraze:
No you can update all

Sent from my i9003 powered by Poseidon's Rom + UC kernel
[Galaxy 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Smonic:
You can update all but it may cause intense lags depending on the number of apps that need updating. :p
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mik0bil0g:
I just came from MIUI, and I miss the feature to kill apps instantly by holding the back arrow soft-key on my Vibrant.

Is that possible for a Froyo ROM? Can I add this feature somehow while I'm on Bionix?

Thanks in advance
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mksin11:
Nope. This feature isn't on bionix v. And I don't think you can add it.

But wait, you are talking about bionix v right? Cause that's the only one I know that doesn't do it. Haven't tried any of the other bonix roms.
[LG Revolution] iamjerry123:
So I have many questions.

I have a rooted Revolution, with the Revolt Rom 1.5.

I want to change it to ROM: Gingervolt by mtmichaelson, also with a theme Ice Cream Kangwich (http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1327306)

So my question is; Do i flash it directly over the one i have now? Or do i unflash then flash? Also themes require a flash too right? So how would that work with a rom? And when i do flash, I lose all my apps right? so even the purchased ones get lost so i have to reinstall/download everything all over again?

Also the Kernel: OC/UV 1.5ghz (http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1371022) So it's basically overclocking but why can't you just use setCPU instead of doing this? What's the differnce?
[LG Revolution] Beamer9408:
I will tackle this one... Flashing gingerbread roms over froyo hasn't worked in the past(or now) various problems Bootloops, Sim not activating..just problems in general that's why it isn't suggested...so what you need to do is put the stock recovery back on the phone and see if you can pull the update...or the easiest way is to flash the v7.tot using lgnpst you can find the files and instructions in the development section once on gingerbread you can then follow the instructions to get gingervolt on your phone once you have gingervolt 1.3 you can then put the ick theme on your phone flashing the same way you do anything else...the difference in the kernel is the OC/UV kernel will let you over clock to 1.5 where the stock kernel limits you to 1 and is also running less voltage at 1.5 than the stock is at 1 of course you need something like CPU tuner or setcpu to take control of the situation.
[LG Revolution] iamjerry123:
So putting it short, I should put it back to normal, then do the gingervolt correct?

And i don't understand the OC/UV kernel, can you please put it in more simpler terms? What i think is that you're saying basically it lets me overclock my phone with less voltage than when its at normal? therefore increases battery life + increases the speed of my phone?

Btw what should I do with all my apps contacts etc?
[LG Revolution] Haro912:
Apps are gone contacts are linked to gmail. Your kernel thoughts are correct.
[LG Revolution] iamjerry123:
so if i back up my apps, when i reflash it, dont they get deleted too?
[LG Revolution] Haro912:
Kinda
[LG Revolution] iamjerry123:
What do you mean kinda?.. and does (http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1371022) the Kernel OC thing, can i do that with the rom i currently have?
[LG Revolution] spc_hicks09:
Anytime you flash a ROM through Clockwork Recovery, it's suggested that you do a data wipe/factory reset from within Clockwork Recovery. That data wipe will erase ALL your apps and ALL your contacts. However, when you sign back into your Google Account on the new ROM, your contacts will be restored and "maybe" some or all of your apps.

Use an app like MyBackup Root, or Titanium Backup to backup your apps. That way you have a complete backup of all your apps that you can restore after going to a new ROM. Hope all this helps, let me know if it doesn't and I'll try to answer all your questions.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] bowtieduece:
Longtime HTC sense user here and I'm missing a feature.. I really liked that when you clicked on a video it would ask if you wanted to watch online , or download.

Is there any way it could be added, or is there an app that does this.

(besides youtube download) I believe it worked for streaming mobile sites, not flash.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] blackbearblanc:
Video Catcher

Sendt fra min Galaxy Nexus
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Mrc527:
It would be great if integrated in the Stock Browser! :D
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] bowtieduece:
Thanks I'll give it a try.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Dutchy18:
hey all.

i purchased an Extremeguard screen protector for galaxy nexus, but im too afraid to get it wet.

could i get it on there dry?

or it isnt meant to be like that anyway?

thanks
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] tk123456789:
I installed my Zagg screen protector without using any liquid. Zagg is a wet type screen protector. It works fine but you have to really be sure the screen protector is where you want it to be and lined up cause its pretty much a one shot deal. I don't think you can reinstall these more than once. Good luck.
[Motorola Droid 3] boazal:
on bell canada xt860

first root and than unlock or vice verse? :confused:

Thanks ahead
[Motorola Droid 3] Endoroid:
Unlock as in sim unlock? Afaik doesn't matter. You can sim unlock an unrooted phone and vice versa
[Motorola Droid 3] boazal:
OK let's stick with the sim unlock

What are the steps and which tools is needed ?:rolleyes:
[Motorola Droid 3] Endoroid:
Sim unlocking has to be done with a code. Find a cell repair store near you and ask about sim unlocking. It'll probably cost 20-30 bucks. You can also try some online stores, google xt860 sim unlock. Rooting you can do yourself. If you are on android 2.3.4 you can use Pete's one.click found in the dev section. I'm not sure if it works on the new 2.3.6, but if not search for zergrush. Or find my thread labeled "The xt860, custom roms and you" I've linked to zergrush in there. If you are new to all this may I suggest you spend some time reading various threads and make sure you read directions before attempting anything. If your unsure just ask rather than rushing in and bricking your phone.
[Motorola Droid 3] boazal:
Thanks

the only way to unlocking is using code ??

i use your advice and spend some time reading Before I jump in
[Motorola Droid 3] Endoroid:
Ya you need a code. I was unable to unlock mine. Tried a online service which eventually emailed me back saying they could not find a code. Full refund though. Also tried a store but they could not find a code either. Code is specific to your IMEI which is a number specific to your device. But I know others have successfully unlocked theirs. Also unlock my kill your 3g but there is a fix somewhere on here. We can find it of you need it. But for sure best thing you can do is read and educate as much as you can about your device before rooting.
[Motorola Droid 3] danifunker:
I used mobileincanada.com twice and that seemed to have worked.
[Motorola Droid 3] Dri94:
i know verizon will unlock your phone for free. Im not sure about other providers but if you tell your provider your going out of country on business and would like to use your own simcard while away, they will usually allow this as long as you you say your "keeping" your contract with them
[Motorola Droid 3] Endoroid:
Guy at bell told me to look online
[Motorola Droid 3] Endoroid:
I'll have to check that out
[Motorola Droid 3] Dri94:
thats dumb customer service. if you find a working solution post it here ! and i hope the best for yu
[Motorola Droid 3] boazal:
as mentioned before.....

.mobileincanada.com/1560-How-To-Unlock-code-en-Motorola-Milestone-XT860-Bell.html

(i'm gonna try them by myself when i get the device)
[Motorola Droid X2] rshakin:
Just a little FYI I was able to do a full nand back up with eclipse 2.0.2 and do a full nand restore on my friends phone, thus upgrading him from old version of rom to the newest. The reason we tried that was that he wanted to have my rom with all the settings, and none of the head ache, and pain of going through all the steps involved in setting up the phone.

Fast & Easy way to clone a phone over if you have multiples.... in my case I have 5 that I have that are all DX2 based :)

Steps:

1. Root + Recovery Install (If you don't have that already)

2. Do a full Nand back up of your phone. Make sure you save it under external sdcard

3. Swap the sd cards out between the two phones.

4. Use the Recovery on the other phone to flash the image.

5. Clear the data... and cache after you have flashed the rom. (If you don't want them to keep your settings)

6. If you want them to keep your widgets and settings and programs... in my case this was the reason why we did this in the first place. All the person would have to do is delete the /data/accounts.db to start the registration for the default email address. Also you would have to make sure that you *228 option 1 to enable his Verizon settings.
[Motorola Droid X2] aceoyame:
Yep, I have a 2nd init eclipse 2.0.2 with scripts added available.
[Android Apps and Games] dhanjel:
I was planning to buy a mobile 3g router (with built in battery), but the only last for about 4h when used actively.

Then I realised I had an old HTC Hero laying around that could be used as a wireless 3g hotspot. But since its performance is so 2008, it would be nice with a really slim rom or efficient launcher that only shows hotspot details with on/off button.

That anything like this exist?
[Android Apps and Games] treesurf:
It would probably be better if you posted this in the HTC Hero forum.

http://xdaforums.com/forumdisplay.php?f=512
[HTC Desire S] Cauf:
Hello,

Newbi question here.

What's the "PG88IMG.zip" file where everybody is talking here about ?

Grts
[HTC Desire S] :
It's what the zip file needs to be named before flashing as that's what's recognised by the device bootloader flashes to the specific area
[HTC Desire S] Cauf:
So in fact nothing to do with kernel or the ROM itself .
[HTC Desire S] Tectas:
Sry, but this isn't true, the radio image should be inside a zip that is named PG88IMG.zip.

A PG88IMG.zip is one of the zip names the bootloader searches for to make updates.

Inside it could be every possible image file you can flash to your device (hboot.img, boot.img, system.img, radio.img, recovery.img). If you go to bootloader and at the root of your sd is a PG88IMG.zip the bootloader tries to flash it to the given partitions, where which image is flashed to depends on the filename of the image.
[HTC Desire S] MS.:
Wrong, read above.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] CreepyE:
As stated in title are their any themes for cm7 like the old smoked glass roms? I loved that simple yet elegant and dark look. Any help would be greatly appreciated
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] CreepyE:
no one knows about anything like this?
[Defy Android Development] GodSlayer:
I have been getting complains from people with a Yellow Cellcom Sim card, that they cannot use ROMs like CM7.

I found a ROM that works great with all of this, even better than the NORDIC when it comes to CM7.

This is a leaked 2.2.1 with MOTOBLUR, will upload a nand later :)

Download:

http://depositfiles.com/en/files/tjnmh6d98

Instructions:

Power off your phone

Hold Volume Up and turn on your phone Battery must be 90% and up

Flash via RSD Lite, make sure you have the proper drivers installed

The phone will turn on by it self, unplugging while flashing will cause a permanent brick.

Flash any Custom 2.3+ Rom :)
[Defy Android Development] trabel:
same problem with this simcards have the galaxy mini cm7 any of the buileds

phone restarts .....
[Defy Android Development] havlaz:
i have the cellcom 2.1 . for flashing cm7 ill need this sbf ?
[Defy Android Development] GodSlayer:
Yes. Flash, root, then install CWM and flash CM7 :)
[Defy Android Development] havlaz:
yesssss. thank אחי
[Defy Android Development] cheena:
What languages are included in this ROM?
[Defy Android Development] :
Need some help

after flashing this SBF, RSD lite show finished and result Pass, but on the device i see a white led on the top, but the device does not wake up.

Won't boot

tried to flash again. same issue.

tried to flash JORDN_U3_97.21.51 and device boot ok, but it is 2.1 :-(

any idea why the 2.2.1 SBF give a blank screen?

thanks
[Defy Android Development] yaniv2203:
wich is best for defy plus if i want to flash a gb rom like cm7?