yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] captain67:
A factory reset, as in one you do through the phone menus, doesn't modify which apps are installed. It only wipes user settings.

Flashing a stock firmware includes the games that you had when you got the phone.

Sent from a Galaxy far, far away
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] talzer:
actually how to install apk file after downloaded from website? since i dont have wifi here, i can only download legal apk files but how do i install them into the phone?
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] captain67:
View the apk file through a file explorer app like Astro

Sent from a Galaxy far, far away
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ezadsyafiq99:
install this file manager https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.metago.astro&hl=en

if u download an apk file outside the google play, go to your download folder to install it
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] talzer:
which way to unlock boatloader is recommended? s2tool or from sony website?

is it true that if use s2tool method, update still can be done via OTA?
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] Flo95:
Hello guys,

as you might remember I posted a tutorial on how to remove Junk Apps for 2.3.4 firmwares.

A lot of people requested the same for 4.0.3 - so here it is guys

I decided to open a new topic to keep it clearly arranged for Android 2.3 and Android 4.0.

So let's get started:

Note:

I'm posting this here in the Neo forums, too because my old tutorial worked for the Neo (V), too.

How to delete the Junk Apps:

Go into "system/app" with Root Explorer, in that folder are all the Junk Apps. Now press "Mount R/W". Now you can delete the Junk Apps one by one or multi-select them. To have a backup of the apps, I'd suggest you to move them to the sd card. It's good to make a folder called "Junk Apps - name of the firmware" on your sd card.

Now select the apps, press move and go to the sd card and to the folder "Junk Apps - name of the firmware" and press paste. Done.

List of the Junk Apps for 4.1.A.0.562:

- adobereader.apk (Adobe Reader)

- antradioservice.apk (ANT Radio Service)

- chinesetextinput.apk (chinese keyboard)

- datatrafficswitch.apk (Data on/off widget)

- DigitalClockWidget.apk (digital clock widget)

- Home.apk (Sony launcher, only delete this when you have another launcher installed!!)

- JapaneseIME.apk (japanese keyboard)

- livewaremanager.apk (Live Ware Manager)

- neoreader.apk (Neoreader)

- officesuite.apk (Office Suite)

- OmaDatasyncService.apk (part of Sony Sync)

- playnowclientarvato.apk (Play Now)

- POBoxSknPink.apk (skin for chinese keyboard)

- POBoxSknWood.apk (skin for chinese keyboard)

- Protips.apk (Android tips on homescreen)

- SemcCrashMonitor.apk (Crash Monitor)

- SEMCSetupWizard.apk (Setup Wizard)

- Stk.apk (SIM Tool Kit)

- storefront.apk (all the new stuff that has something to do with Fun&Downloads. Removes 3 items from the app drawer that belong to that game thing)

- Sync.apk (Sony Sync)

- Talk.apk (Google Talk)

- talkback.apk

- trackid.apk (Track ID)

- UpdateCenter.apk (Update Center)

- usersupport.apk (Support)

- WeatherWidget.apk (Weather widget)

- widgetanalogclock.apk (Clock widget)

- widgetcalendar.apk (Calendar widget)

- widgetdigitalclock.apk (digital clock widget)

- widgetonoff.apk (most on/off widgets)

- widgettimer.apk (timer widget)

- widgetworldclock.apk (world clock widget)

I've removed all these apps from my Xperia Arc and it's running fine and faster than before. Also you have more free RAM so your apps don't get killed as fast anymore when you minimized them.

This might also work on other Xperias when they are on the mentioned firmware, too. But I can't test that.

Thanks to:

doomed151 for posting a list of all stock apps in system/app for me

Do this at your own risk. I'm not responsible if you brick or damage your phone by doing this!

If this helped you, please press "Thanks"

Regards,

Flo
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] Dhwanik:
SemcCrashMonitor.apk (Crash Monitor)

is requires

so don't remove it!!!

:)
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] ThilinaC:
Why don't we just freeze these apk's with titanuim backup ? more ram will be free & just in case if we need something(like a widget maybe) simply unfreeze it ;)

btw nice tutorial Flo :)
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] Flo95:
@ dhwanik:

Well, I'm removing it since I have the X10 and I am using ROMs without it for 1.5 years without problems.

I'd say it's not needed.

@ ThilianaC:

Well, that's a method, too.

I've always done it with Root Explorer.

I'm glad you like it :)
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] Dhwanik:
okay

any please remove letsgolf_ay.apk (Let's Golf)

its not included in neo's f/w

or else noobs will start bothering you

:)
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] Flo95:
Thanks for the hint.

Removed it ;)
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] darn02:
How much of the FacebookInsideXperia stuff can we remove?
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] emannxperia:
Here are the list of all the apps that I remove (80 apps) from ICS Nordic.

Removed apps

Also go to /system/etc/product/application, you can see all the bloatware there. It can be remove too.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] Flo95:
I guess everything.

But from what I've read a lot of us (including me) use Facebook Inside Xperia, that's why I didn't include it. Also I don't want to remove main features of the phone.

But when I'm free I can add it to the list. But currently I'm busy...
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] ThilinaC:
Flo95,you forgot sonyqriocitymusic.apk (music unlimited link) in system/etc/product/applications ;)
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] inteks:
btw my systemcleanup tool check this path , too and you can remove this bloat with a single click :-)

Gesendet von meinem Xperia Neo mit Tapatalk 2
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] zerorated24:
how important is this Crash monitor thing sir? is this not a bloatware? cause it always appears on my running services everytime I check my running apps.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] BombayBoy:
i thinks its like you get a prompt when something crashes, it can send a report to Sony/Google
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] pepooh696:
then crash monitor is no use after all. :D
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] televisible:
Can anyone help me to find a way to delete the stock Analog clock widget from xperia neo, I cannot find the apk
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] Flo95:
Without CrashMonitor you still get the "blabla doesn't respond" message
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] El_Nuevo:
My list

This is the list of items I've deleted with Uninstaller Pro

Please, notate that my cell is sk17a, from Telcel México. Many apk's could not be in your build.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] ponggoloids:
thanks for this list! :)
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] miz0ooo0:
total failure

opsssss i follow these and now my LWW cannot start :( it stops at walkman logo and thin nothing and now i dont know what to do plz help
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] garzie2000:
What exactly did you remove?
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] miz0ooo0:
only mentioned in this list that i removed then i restarted my device but it stops at walkman logo

now i solved the problem i flashed the official rom again and it worked fine
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] :
If we delete timescape then it will be better i think!
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] RavinduSha:
I deleted some of them & the device is working fine. got some more free space. thanks for the list
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] tharu_roxx:
hell yeah!!! thanx guys........saved 40 MB on phone memory!! :):highfive:
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] ryannsagun:
thanks

it helps a lot....:laugh:
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] :
Why quote the whole OP? :confused:
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] satyanreddyg:
hi

ok than what about android 2.3.4 version is that same list ?
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] pepe_k:
It is better use another ROM like CM then waste time with this...
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] iamspl.xxx:
Dear All,

Mine is Xperia MINI St15i device with .587 ICS kernel.

I removed the bloatware apks mentioned in this post. Now my phone is not booting. It is hung in "XPERIA" boot video. I am unable to switch off either.

I want to know what is the way out for me now. Please Please help. I have rooted this phone using the official way. I was unable to unlock the bootloader mentioned as the USB Flash driver was not matching. Hence i tried to remove bloatware for fixing "Insufficient Storage Available".

Your step by step method to bringback my phone to working condition will greatly help. I havenot taken backup.

Thanks in advance,
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] :
You have deleted something due to which your phone softbricked.

Download flashtool and download ftf for your phone (gb or ics, its ur choice) and flash it.

For switch off remove battery and reinsert, pressing back button connect phone to pc and it wil enter flashmode then flash required firmware and boot it then re root and de bloat.

You can avoid the last few steps. Re root install cwm and flash a custom rom. Most custom roms are de bloated and pre rooted.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] iamspl.xxx:
Thank you koradivatsal for your kind reply, But i am a very new member to this forum.

Yes it is soft bricked, i cannot goto home screen and start my apps in my phone. But i can receive calls.

I want to flash a stable CM rom or any stable rom which supports ST15i phone. Where do i get the stocked ROMs if i have to reflash the ICS in it.

I will require step by step method(preferably with screenshots) to do these so that i again don't mess with phone.

One progress is i have been able to unlock the bootloader from fastboot method using flashtool. I hope i am not far from flashing the JB custom/stocked ICS to it. I need where to download these ftf/ROM/boot.img files from. Where are the official sources for it.

Sorry if i am sounding too noob.

Please guide me in doing so.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] :
Its easy.

U have unlocked bootloader

I m sorry bt I dont have same device as urs I have mt11i neo v. So I am not able to suggest. May be u can find a custom ics rom and flash the kernel recommended for it. U deleted home.apk which was recommended only if u have a third party launcher.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] iamspl.xxx:
Ahh thanks for the home.apk hint. I have opened the shell using adb shell and the copied the home.apk from my backedup folder from sdcard to /system/app.

Viola!!! it unbricked my phone.

I still want to load Custom ROM, but not at urgency level as i have a working phone now. I am still in search of a good starting point to install a JB on this phone. Please advice me as to which all threads i should be reading.

Thanks,
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] :
There was nothing like bricked :p

May be you can head over to st15i dev section and find out the rom you need viewing the screenshots...

Or else head over to CM10 as its been quiet stable for daily use.

Google to the rescue!!!
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] saktie:
whether it can be applied to JB room sir?
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] Attitude.SSJ:
Why would you apply to jb rom...jb isn't stock firmware from Sony... Jb roms are bloatware free...
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] Parijat-Lt18i:
Thanks a lot friend

Thank u so very much...I got exactly wat I was trying to do for months..
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] zixic:
Hello everybody!
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] nadoor:
I canot remove thes app it says your phone doesn't appear to be rooted

so what can i do to remove unwanted apps
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro] fluckz13:
is this work with my Xperia Ray ST18i. 4.0.2A.0.69?
[HTC One X] CbIP:
Hi all!

I'm moving from iPhone 4 to HOX and this is my first android. I have 2 questions about contacts.

I feel very uncomfortable about picture frame in the standard contacts app.

I'm talking about the black slash in the lower-right corner of the contact pictures (see attached screenshot). Photos start to look like funeral pictures with it. Very depressing.

This frame is showed not only with "no-photo" pic, but with all photos.

Is it possible to remove it?

Also, I wonder, is it possible to format phone numbers according to local standards?

I mean change +71234567890 to +7 (123) 456-78-90. It is much easier to read delimited phone number.
[HTC One X] OneXuser:
Hello,

I've been having soft reset issues for a while, but haven't been able to repeat them, but now I've found one that works every time. By soft reset I mean that the screen shows "loading" with my wallpaper in the background. This happens when I try to open my calendar from the calendar widget. I have performed the three finger salute, but the issue remains.

Please let me know if you need anymore details.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] MSFrara:
Hello,

If anyone has the dslreports.com script for:

Saving a random setting on Pbxes.org when there's a trunk outage notification (free account) ,

I would highly appreciate it.

The above website is unavailable currently and am in need of the script so I can use my GV + Callback + Sipdroid. For reference, it was a simple (either JS or VB) script which saved a random setting whenever there was a trunk outage.

Or if there are any other suggestions for someone to route calls pretty much the same way for android 1.6 I would highly appreciate it as well.

Thank you

Also, a new question,

would anyone happen to know if at this date 4/23/12, Verizon charges or back charges people for using Google voice + callback for free calls as well?

thank you for any help
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] MSFrara:
edited in question
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] MSFrara:
I actually found the script before this but still Thank You for the script as it's been helpful, although I don't know why I seem to receive "false outtage" e-mails in the sense that calls still seem to be routed with not much interruption if any, what's with that?

Thank you!!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] wparkins:
So with the new liquidsmooth v1.3 rom out (http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1555667) there are a number of people within the thread complaining that there is no built in music app.

The app is not available on google play(this seems to have something to do with being in Canada). Is there a workaround to add that app manually? (I would post on that thread but I do not have permissions to)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] dropback:
Have u seen this thread?

There are some interesting Links to follow;)

Klick
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] wparkins:
Thank you!

Searched too specific! I'll have to re-root my phone and give it a try.
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] wetdirtmud:
Trying to install CM7.2.0 FXP117 - I can't seem to find a kernel for it (only the kernel.sin that comes with it, however I can't flash a .sin).

I've been reading that I need FXP113 Kernel, but that's nowhere to be found!

I tried figuring out ADB / Fastboot options to flash the kernel manually, but I couldn't get it to start in fastboot.

Using an X10a (AT&T as carrier) + unlocked bootloader.

Any help (or even a recommendation for a stable ROM/Kernel) is appreciated!:)
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] laneyofdeath:
It's here I believe:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=4

Just out of interest fastboot does not work on x10 it's for 2011 xperia devices) :-)
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] wetdirtmud:
Hey, thank you but I think you mis-copied the link. :X
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] laneyofdeath:
Apologies not sure what happened there. Here direct link:

http://www.mediafire.com/?vymwxr1cekw5qbr
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] wetdirtmud:
Thank you, you're my new best friend. :D
[HTC One X] predator21:
HI frnds as usual HOX is in town...and i took out sometime from being in Uniform and make some boosted and edited ring tones for all of you. I would really appreciate if users can come forward and share their work as well make sure u boost the volume to at least 150% than original via many software available like sony soung forge.

If u feel really thankful jst hit the thanx button:) ​

DOWNLOAD THE RAR FILE AND COPY THE EXTRACTED FILES IN RIGTONE FOLDER IN HOX.​

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD​
[HTC One X] mathrania:
Hmm..... Sounds great......ur threads were reqd in HOX forum.....i used them a lot in Sensation :-)
[HTC One X] predator21:
Bhai soon i will root my replacement set and then will surely kick sm ass jst waitin for official OTA to test and decide weather to keep it or trade for gs3 or sm other thing..... still worried for batt and flicker...though now its flicker free but i cannot b lucky to get replacement that too htcdev unlocked....one ... jst wanna wait a bit
[HTC One X] winwiz:
:)

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/2887590/Ringtones.zip

IPL Trumpet

Nokia Ring Ring Low

Nokia SMS Received
[HTC One X] predator21:
Thnx bro
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Form1ga:
The problem is the following the S2 go to assistance again but this time to be exchanged for a new one.

I am with the following problem, the S2 was Vodafone Branded (PORTUGAL) i unlocked and I installed the rom TPH ( portugal carrier free) and the problem is that now install either 2.3.5 or the new ICS vodafone and even doing factory reset he did not let me select the CSC TCL (Original one) says must always be three chars.

If I can help would appreciate, and there is a possibility of making a vodafone Sim Lock again?

Greetings and thanks
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] TheReverend210:
I think I can translate what you're asking.

1) did you actually sim unlock? Or just flash non branded firmware?

2) are you actually trying to flash a rom with your csc in? They don't all have every csc.

3) if you have flashed an unbranded rom you won't be able to flash vodafones csc. Just find out what the generic Portugal one is and use that.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Form1ga:
1) yes i did sim unlock

2) my phone was branded Vodafone (CSC TCL) and i Flash the TPH (carrier free)

3) I need to put back the original CSC because my s2 go to samsung to be exchange for another one
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] TheReverend210:
In that case you need to check out Odia's (I think) thread in development and download your appropriate carrier branded firmware. Then just hope they don't notice your sim is unlocked.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] eldarerathis:
Downloads

These are various downloads provided by me. If you get a ROM from somewhere other than this post, I didn't package it. So if you have bugs, talk to the ROM author first :)

Bootloader

Latest version: GitHub, Mediafire (md5 of the u-boot.bin: 89df8d45262a92061c461e8ff134286a)

All versions: GitHub​

Setup/Maintenance Files

altrom-format-all.zip (reformats all secondary partitions, flash from recovery)

altrom-factory-reset.zip (factory reset for your secondary partitions, flash from recovery)
​

My altboot ROMs

CyanogenMod7 KANG

Gingerbread GAPPS for altboot partitions​

Bugs in this ROM: Unpredictably hangs on boot very occasionally (once every 5 or 6 boots, maybe?). Rebooting fixes it.

Kernels

IntersectRaven's 2.6.35.14 CM7 kernel, repackaged for altboot partitions (Thanks IR!): http://www.mediafire.com/?6b5545b55tx5jwd​
[Kindle Fire Android Development] ajd2416:
Wooo hoooo, can't wait!!!!

Sent from my classic stock
[Kindle Fire Android Development] sthomas38:
Nice nice nice! Could you make a guide to change the updater-script for random ROM ? :)
[Kindle Fire Android Development] eldarerathis:
Check out the wiki page on GitHub. If you think it could use expansion feel free to let me know :)
[Kindle Fire Android Development] animefun135:
Thanks and appreciation to:

pokey9000 for all of his development, tutorials, etc for FIREFIREFIRE and omap4boot.

All of the people that helped me test this.

Everyone who's worked on the CM7 repos that my altrom version is built on, both for the KF specifically (whistlestop, IngCr3at1on) and the CM project as a whole.

I think this is not so easy, you'll need to compile a source code of random rom.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] sthomas38:
Oh okay, I thought it was more simple, something like renaming partition names in the updater-script :p. Will take a look at it, thanks :).
[Kindle Fire Android Development] eldarerathis:
What?
[Kindle Fire Android Development] animefun135:
Nevermind :o

I've installed your bootloader and running altcm7 rom, but if I want flash cm7 or cm9 kernels - how to determine to whom it is intended?
[Kindle Fire Android Development] eldarerathis:
If you mean "how do I know where it will install?" then it's all based on how it's packaged. Unless the ROM/kernel author packages the zip for the alternate partitions and specifically says that's what it's for, it will install for your regular ones. So everything is for your primary ROM unless otherwise noted by the author.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] thedeveloper1:
Dualboot Support for CM9

When will there be dualboot support for CM9??
[Kindle Fire Android Development] eldarerathis:
When it's done.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] stephenm00:
Fixed
[Kindle Fire Android Development] freefaling:
This would be quite a feat.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] pmdisawesome:
I am kinda new to all of this so this is maybe a noob question!

I have Flashed FFF extended, but before Formatting my SD Card, I am just having some simple question: Would running 2 ROMs on my Kindle Fire be really heavy, we have a 8Gb of storage in your Kindle Fire and how much would it take out of the 8Gb? Is it acceptable for a "user" such as myself, I mean I will still have space to storage my personal data

Thanks!
[Kindle Fire Android Development] eldarerathis:
Of the 8 GB, about 6 is usable by you normally, and 1 GB of that is reserved for apps leaving ~5 GB of general storage space (the "sdcard" partition). You'll end up with about 1 GB of data space (e.g. apps and the like) per ROM and 3.6 GB of general storage space using FFFE.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] aaricchavez:
Thanks for taking the time to type this up, it helps alot. And thanks for your work on this project :D
[Kindle Fire Android Development] AustinFire:
Wow! Thanks for making this for us! It's amazing!:D
[Kindle Fire Android Development] three-p-o:
I have stock rooted 6.3 insecure, originally from here modded to install to the alternate partition.

If you want it, let me know and I can find a place to put it.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] AustinFire:
I know I want it........Please. :D
[Kindle Fire Android Development] ProfEngr:
Until the dev of TWRP decides to support dual boot we're stuck with only app-based backups of the alternate location. Titanium, mybackup, et al.

Sent from my Thunderbolt using one opposable thumb.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] three-p-o:
I the source, which you have to compile. https://github.com/MarcT/mt_u-boot
[Kindle Fire Android Development] siera_lion:
If it is not really hard could you tell me how exactly I would need to do it?
[Kindle Fire Android Development] ProfEngr:
The basic directions are in this thread a few pages back, I think. Or in the DEV thread for dual boot.

Sent from my Thunderbolt using one opposable thumb.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] siera_lion:
Well I checked the post, but since I am not that good at this stuff it is a bit complicated for me, so i still do not understand how to do it.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] RichMD:
Thanks Eldarerathis and ProfEngr for this utility. ProfEngr, I hate to ask but would you mind posting a second version where the alt ROM is the default boot by swapping the 0 and 2 in the IF statements? I'd like to have Modaco as the alt ROM and boot by default since my family would prefer the stock kindle experience? I would really appreciate it.:D
[Kindle Fire Android Development] ProfEngr:
I'll see about it before work in the morning. Family takes over on the evenings. Hope that's soon enough.

Sent from my Thunderbolt using one opposable thumb.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] ProfEngr:
Will post the directions in the morning while I attempt to compile the .bin for alternate as default on the fff screen.

Sent from my Thunderbolt using one opposable thumb.
[Kindle Fire Android Development] RichMD:
I will hit your thanks many times. :)