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[Galaxy S III Original Android Development] Patrics83:
Yeah it took some time ;) I hope it was wort waiting for :p

Thanks a lot for all your help!! :)

+1

I hope Samsung Galaxy S3 users can give us a lot of feedback and help us to make the bloating part even smoother and better.

It's damn hard for us without a Samsung device :p

/Sense nerd :p

First of all Thank YOU for all the help!

And yes a video review or something would be crazy cool! Too bad I don't have a good camera... :/

I would really appreciate if someone could make a review! ;)

As mentioned in the OP, right now we refer to the guide in aroma...

But I will soon post same guide in the 2nd post.

Steps you need to do:

* Windows users, download Notepad++

Then install it.

* Download "ROMCleaner_user.txt"

* Open the text file with Notepad++

In the text file you will find two columns

with app names and a description:

AdobeReader.apk Adobe Reader PDF reader

In the case above "AdobeReader.apk" will be removed.

To keep it, add a "#" at the beginning of the line:

#AdobeReader.apk Adobe Reader PDF reader

Let's say we are done with the edits.

Then press the "X" in the upper right corner of the

screen to save the changes.

Now copy the file onto your sdcard.

The file must be located in "/extSDcard/ROMCleaner" folder.

Now ROM Cleaner script will always read from that file!​
[Galaxy S III Original Android Development] gee2012:
Played around with the Cleaner script and gona try it now.
[Galaxy S III Original Android Development] noytexz:
Sounds good :)
[Galaxy S III Original Android Development] gee2012:
Is it enough to name the specific apk for deletion or do i also have to name the description of that apk
[Galaxy S III Original Android Development] Patrics83:
Only apk name is needed, the ROM Cleaner program will stop reading from the file after ".apk"

For files you need to write the full path like this:

"/system/app/appname.apk"

This is also mentioned in the ROMCleaner_user.txt ;)

Description is only for the users to know what the app does...

Please if you find more apps, let us know...

This initial release is just to get the development up n running ;)
[Galaxy S III Original Android Development] noytexz:
APK name is enough
[Galaxy S III Original Android Development] Patrics83:
Guide updated!

Thanks a lot MarckX for the layout fixes ;)

Sent from my HTC One X
[Galaxy S III Original Android Development] MarckX:
NP mate! Anytime! :D
[Galaxy S III Original Android Development] Patrics83:
Good morning guys! :D

Anyone tried it yet?

It would be really nice to get some feedback ;)

And I want to ask if anyone here have android-sdk installed with ddms plugin.

We would really like to have a screenshot from every aroma screen...

Thanks!

/Patric
[Galaxy S III Original Android Development] kastafela:
I don't und
[Galaxy S III Original Android Development] lukesky:
I tried it but it didn't read my user file in the ext sd folder so it just ran the default txt file. Now it could be my own mistake but I did use notepad++ to edit it and save it in the extsd / romcleaner folder as per instructions. But I'm using Touch CWM though, does that affect anything?
[Galaxy S III Original Android Development] Patrics83:
+1 :)

I don't understand your post either...
[Galaxy S III Original Android Development] Patrics83:
Hmm did you copy the file to /extSDcard/ROMCleaner ?

if you please run log collection in AROM ui and upload the file I will have a look... probably just a minor mistake ;)
[Galaxy S III Original Android Development] baste07:
wow finally more devs in SGS III,

i know rom cleaner should be ran after fresh rom install, can we use it if we've had the rom already for a number of days?
[Galaxy S III Original Android Development] Ttblondey:
is there a way to uninstall this after we install?

---------- Post added at 12:44 PM ---------- Previous post was at 12:23 PM ----------

not sure which one to use and what cwm am i using.:confused: Under recovery mode it stated 5.5.04 under cwm manager v3.6.My superSU is v0.96.
[Galaxy S III Original Android Development] Patrics83:
Uninstall :p

Well just reflash your ROM without wipe.

If recovery says v5.5.0.4 you must use ROM Cleaner v1.1 cwm 5.zip

Sent from my HTC One X
[Galaxy S III Original Android Development] Patrics83:
ROM Cleaner v1.2 is ready...

I need some testers :)

Please PM me.

Requirements, you must use must use Backup Tool and also settings restorer.

When test is over, run a log collection in aroma and send the file to me.
[Galaxy S III Original Android Development] kingsizeriz:
Great App

Saved me so much time when re-flashing a new Omega Rom

Thank you :)

Edit: One Suggestion - Would it be possible to make it not case sensitive?
[Galaxy S III Original Android Development] MarckX:
You're welcome, mate! Thanks for the nice feedback and even nicer you saved so much time :D

Android is based on *nix base and therefore it's case sensitive. Not much we can do about that at the moment....
[Galaxy S III Original Android Development] Patrics83:
Your welcome! :D

Maybe I should have a look at Omega ROM before we release RC v1.2... I guess it's a popular ROM right?

When is case sensitive a problem? Please explain so I know what kind of problems you have.

Edit: +1 what MarckX just said :p

However it should be possible with some crazy code changes :p
[Galaxy S III Original Android Development] kingsizeriz:
Yeah Omega is a popular rom, has ICS and JB variations too.

Case Sensitivity is not really a problem, but the reason I asked was I opened the System/App folder of the Rom to see which additional *.apks to uninstall and there was one:

OfficialTOP40_installer.apk

because I typed it as:

OfficialTop40_Installer.apk it wasn't uninstalled

It's not an issue as I just uninstalled this one in Titanium Backup, and considering I was doing this for each individual apk before your tool it was no issue at all, was just a suggestion if it was easy to implement for those who make slight errors :) (we're only human lol)

But as I said, Great tool
[Galaxy S III Original Android Development] baste07:
whoa v 1.2? more goddies
[Galaxy S III Original Android Development] Patrics83:
Yes this was our intentions but no one have tested it yet haha
[Galaxy S III Original Android Development] Ttblondey:
Guess I'll wait for you to release the v1.2 for Omega rom.
[Galaxy S III Original Android Development] Patrics83:
Why wait when you can help us with the app list :D

Sent from my HTC One X
[Galaxy S III Original Android Development] bornlivedie:
How can I remove S Planner and Music Top 40 Chart apps?

Or more importantly, how can I tell the name of an app, so I can include it in the text file?
[Galaxy S III Original Android Development] Patrics83:
Use a file explorer and locate the app in /system/app

Then add exactly the same name to your ROMCleaner_user.txt
[Galaxy S III Original Android Development] bornlivedie:
Did that, but the app remains installed.

Tried with the route too.

Example:

/data/app/VideoPlayer.apk

ROM_Cleaner_v1.1_cwm_5.zip is in the extSDCard root

Then I created a folder called ROMCleaner, and put ROMCleaner_user.txt inside.

Am I doing something wrong?
[Galaxy S III Original Android Development] Patrics83:
If you did as in the example it will not work..

But I guess that's not the problem.

Please flash ROM Cleaner again and in main menu press log collection and upload the file here.
[Galaxy S III Original Android Development] Patrics83:
Update - ROM Cleaner v1.2

[COLOR="royalblue"][B][SIZE="3"]ROM Cleaner v1.2 - 2012-09-02[/SIZE][/B][/COLOR]

-[B]ROM Cleaner[/B]
*Added many new apps (Thanks to kingsizeriz for the help with Omega App list)
ROM Cleaner should now be fully compatible with Omega ROMs as well! ;)

#CWMManager*.apk CWM Manager
#DirectConnect.apk ?????
#DirectShareManager.apk DirectShareManager
DSMForwarding.apk DSM
DSMLawmo.apk DSM
com.hwkrbbt.downloadall*.apk DownloadThemAll
#Exchange.apk Exchange
#Gmail.apk Gmail Application
#com.google.android.gm*.apk Gmail Application
MusicHub*.apk Music Hub
OfficialTOP40_installer.apk Official Top 40 Chart (http://tinyurl.com/99dghqv)
#Samsungservice.apk Security Settings?
#swype.apk Swype Keyboard
#com.swype.android*.apk Swype Keyboard
#GoogleCalendarSyncAdapter.apk Calendar Sync
#GoogleContactsSyncAdapter.apk Contacts
#SecFileShareClient.apk DirectShare
#SecFileShareServer.apk DirectShare

-[B]Backup Tool[/B]
*New menu which will let you to select what to backup

-[B]Updated launchers[/B]
*Holo Launcher v1.2.0 > v1.2.2
*Holo Launcher HD v1.0.0 > 1.0.2

Enjoy :D

And don't forget to hit some thx buttons, rate the thread and leave some feedback!

It sounds like we demand much from you but we spend many hours on this so please do what you can to make us happy :D
[Galaxy S III Original Android Development] F3nr1s:
Thanks for the update and for the work log already send to you
[Galaxy S III Original Android Development] baste07:
Excellent work as usual. Tried it out just now to make a backup
[Galaxy S III Original Android Development] bornlivedie:
I guess it was ROM-related, because I changed it for Revolution and now it works.

Gonna try deleting other apps to see if it works a second time.

EDIT: Yep, it worked just fine. Thanks a lot man.
[Galaxy S III Original Android Development] Ttblondey:
If you need beta tester i'm willing to volunteer,but i nvr do beta testing before.
[Galaxy S III Original Android Development] Craxx:
.. Hy it should be possible to run the cleaner WITHOUT installing a launcher. :)

Gesendet von meinem GT-I9300 mit Tapatalk 2
[Galaxy S III Original Android Development] F3nr1s:
yes just press touchwizz and ROMcleaner dont install any launcher
[Galaxy S III Original Android Development] gee2012:
Just used the 1.2 RC script on the odexed I9300XXDLI1 ( the next 8.0.0 ARHD) and all the apk`s we`re removed. Just had to delete the odex files manualy. All went well :) Also used the Backup Tool and installed other launchers wich we`re installed, here are the logs https://www.dropbox.com/s/px5f0oppz83eoab/RC_LogCollection.20120903-100413.tar Will try it later on 8.0.0 :)
[Galaxy S III Original Android Development] Ttblondey:
How do i recover back my MyFiles folder. It dissapear after installing this apps.
[Galaxy S III Original Android Development] gee2012:
Reflash the rom you`re on without a wipe and you`ll have it back. Look at your user_script for MyFiles.apk, if you want to keep it put # before it or delete MyFiles.apk item from the script and it will not be wiped.
[Galaxy S III Original Android Development] Ttblondey:
Where do i look for the user_script for MyFiles.Any apps to use? I'm new to android.
[Galaxy S III Original Android Development] F3nr1s:
take it in the op and edit it with notepad++ like its write in the op
[Galaxy S III Original Android Development] Patrics83:
Did you run ROM Cleaner twice because no files was deleted :)

But anyway thanks for the logs!

Extract MyFiles.apk from ROM.zip (/system/app)

Copy the apk to your /sdcard/ROMCleaner/SecondBoot/system/app

Now flash ROM Cleaner and in main menu press Additional Scripts and Mods and App installer.

Reboot and done ;)

Sent from my HTC One X
[Galaxy S III Original Android Development] gee2012:
Yes , in fact 3 times:

1. For cleaning

2. For Appbackup and one launcher (Apex)

3. For installing another launcher (Holo) in case nr. 2 was luck ;)
[Galaxy S III Original Android Development] kingsizeriz:
Thanks for the credit mate, Very useful tool. Great job
[Galaxy S III Original Android Development] Ttblondey:
This is the folder that I was talking about. it's In the Omega rom not sure about other rom.
[Galaxy S III Original Android Development] Ttblondey:
I think I know the problem, I install the app to my device after rebooting the folder disappeared.
[Galaxy S III Original Android Development] Ttblondey:
I can't attach the .tar to pm you.
[Galaxy S III Original Android Development] MarckX:
You could save the .tar to a cloud service like Dropbox or a similar and post or pm the link.

I will have a look myself for the myfiles app as well and see if I can reproduce the problem.

Edit: Even though I'm not convinced it has anything to do with ROMCleaner, I extracted the Myfiles.apk from a ROM and tried to get it running on my device, but no go at all. Then I checked internet for a different version, and no go either. After that, I searched the market and found some app that only looked like it.... :D

So, in this case we have to rely on the help of your fellow SIII users.
[Galaxy S III Original Android Development] Ttblondey:
sms unread bug that i get although I have read all the sms.I will reflash the rom back. my rom is Omega ics v 13.1.The second pic shows that I can't open the My Files folder.
[Galaxy S III Original Android Development] johanlh:
Thank you for this tool. I will be testing it using CheckROM V5
[Galaxy S III Original Android Development] MarckX:
Hi there again :D

Sms unread bug is not caused by ROM Cleaner. It seems to be a common problem. I did some searching and found this: http://code.google.com/p/android/issues/detail?id=33368 Check comment #5.

Maybe it can be useful until the bug will be solved for real...

As for the My Files: it seems that the application is not installed, so probably you have removed it with ROM Cleaner as it's being removed by default. So, can you please upload your logfiles, so we can have a look what happened with the app.

You're welcome mate! Glad you like it .... Don't forget to post your feedback. We would appreciate that! :D
[Galaxy S III Original Android Development] Ttblondey:
@ MarckX

You got a pm.
[Galaxy S III Original Android Development] Ttblondey:
Hopefully you get my 3rd pm.I'm sorry ,I'm not sure why you don't receive.Maybe it's how I send.
[Galaxy S III Original Android Development] MarckX:
No worries mate, I did receive your pm now with the links. I will have a look later on as I'm not @home right now... So stay tuned.

Edit: Just checked your logs and it showed that ROMCleaner.txt has been used. If you want to keep MyFiles.apk, use ROMCleaner_user.txt, copy it to your sd card according to the manual in opening page. Comment out MyFiles.apk and flash it again.

Or.... If you don't want to reflash, extract MyFiles.apk, copy it to /system/app and set permissions to rw-r--r--, reboot and enjoy. :D
[Galaxy S III Original Android Development] GR0S:
How these apps affect my phone? I have concerns about removing them
[Galaxy S III Original Android Development] Patrics83:
Well first 4 of them is related to Samsung Backup and the last one is stock browser.

If you remove them those programs will be gone from your device ;)

So question is, do you want to remove those apps or not?

It's all up to you...
[Galaxy S III Original Android Development] Ttblondey:
I notice that when I use the rom cleaner my music player apps/equalizer/sound alive custom doesn't work.I do setting choose custom, press ok and press equalizer it goes to factory sound it doesn't stick to custom.supersu doesn't recognise some apps like busybox.by stephen(stericson)What I do is i reflash back the rom wipe everything and fix permission and everything is back to normal. I haven't try the steps that was given to me cause i need to understand clearly first before i proceed.Anyway I like the app..
[Galaxy S III Original Android Development] GR0S:
Will Samsung Backup removal broke anything? EG: Samsung Apps, or AllShare?
[Galaxy S III Original Android Development] kingsizeriz:
The best bet is to back up using Titanium Backup then uninstall them - See if they impact anything that you use and if not add it to your Romcleaner script for future use.
[Galaxy S III Original Android Development] F3nr1s:
I always remove them with RomCleaner and in my case this broke anything
[Galaxy S III Original Android Development] GR0S:
ROMCleaner removed fmradio.apk, how to bring it back?
[Galaxy S III Original Android Development] Patrics83:
Extract the apk from the ROM and copy it to /system/app and set permissions rw-r--r-- then reboot.

And ROM Cleaner removed the app because you choose to do so.. To prevent this from happening again, edit your ROMCleaner_user.txt
[Galaxy S III Original Android Development] F3nr1s:
FM RADIO APK http://lh.rs/usbCm1LOINrD
[Galaxy S III Original Android Development] Patrics83:
From ROM version?

Sent from my HTC One X
[Galaxy S III Original Android Development] F3nr1s:
Android Revolution HD 2.3.0
[Galaxy S III Original Android Development] Patrics83:
:)

Just so he knows in case he is using a JB ROM...
[Galaxy S III Original Android Development] GR0S:
I'm created folder Romcleaner and placed mine Romcleaner_user.txt here, but script ignored it

---------- Post added at 06:05 PM ---------- Previous post was at 05:58 PM ----------

I'm just (2 hours ago) flashed 9.0.0 where terrible lags and fc's are fixed.
[Galaxy S III Original Android Development] Patrics83:
Folder = ROMCleaner

user.txt = ROMCleaner_user.txt

After you have used ROM Cleaner once all correct folders should be created anyway so just rename your txt and move it to the correct folder.
[Galaxy S III Original Android Development] S_Dot:
Instructions are not clear, do i need an apk file? I have the recovery zip and text file. Whats the next step
[Galaxy S III Original Android Development] Pard0ned:
Once you've edited the rom cleaner user text, put the .txt file in the rom cleaner folder on your sd card, then flash the rom cleaner .zip. Then your specific apps will be deleted.
[Galaxy S III Original Android Development] band_aid:
I used romcleaner on arhd 9.0.0

You can check the log if it worked.

http://db.tt/n0uNv3Hp

Sent from my GT-I9300
[Galaxy S III Original Android Development] Patrics83:
Run a log collection and upload the output file here.

And you might wanna explain what kind of problems you experience as well :)

Sent from my HTC One X
[Galaxy S III Original Android Development] band_aid:
http://db.tt/Yr5ICpzE

http://db.tt/2PJqQ4cJ

The only problem i faced was that

After running romcleaner, adobe reader and street view was still listed in the installed apps so i had to manually uninstall it.

Sent from my GT-I9300
[Galaxy S III Original Android Development] Patrics83:
When I ask you to run a log collection in aroma I would appreciate if you do so :)

Instructions: flash ROMCleaner.zip in recovery and go to main menu and press log collection when done you will get a RC_LogCollection.tar in your ROMCleaner folder, this file you should upload here.

However I think google restored those apps when you signed in at Google at first boot because both apps was removed by ROM Cleaner as they should.

Check the log and you will find both apps as deleted.

Sent from my HTC One X
[Galaxy S III Original Android Development] band_aid:
Sorry about that

http://db.tt/L278aRSI

Sent from my GT-I9300
[Galaxy S III Original Android Development] MarckX:
.... and after this flash the zip... now, can you please explain what's not clear about it, so we can have an internal discussion to change it. Looks clear to me, though. A bit :confused: here
[Galaxy S III Original Android Development] Patrics83:
Thanks :D

From the log:

Trying to delete file: com.adobe.reader*.apk
Trying to delete: /data/app/com.adobe.reader-1.apk
Successfully removed: /data/app/com.adobe.reader-1.apk

Trying to delete file: com.google.android.street*.apk
Trying to delete: /data/app/com.google.android.street-1.apk
Successfully removed: /data/app/com.google.android.street-1.apk

Both apps was removed so Google Play must have restored them for you :)

And since they are in data/app you can easily uninstall them.

Next reflash you do with ROM Cleaner those apps will not get restored since google now have resynced.

Sent from my HTC One X
[Galaxy S III Original Android Development] band_aid:
Cool

Sent from my GT-I9300
[Galaxy S III Original Android Development] Ttblondey:
regarding the saved games does this save all the files that we have play.How am i going to save all my profiles during game play since I have played quite long..
[Galaxy S III Original Android Development] Ttblondey:
I want to know when does the ROMCleaner_user(1)txt appear ?Is it during Backup or when we use the ROM Cleaner?

Where does this " ROM.zip (/system/app)" located..Because I'm trying to locate the MyFiles folder.apk in my device.I notice it at the Notepad++
[Galaxy S III Original Android Development] Ttblondey:
found the" MyFiles".apk by using X-plore app.how do i extract it and copy it to SecondBoot.
[Galaxy S III Original Android Development] Patrics83:
I always try my best to help everyone in here but when you don't even try to find the solution it feels kinda pointless.

You could start with reading the guide in 2nd post for example and then search the thread.

Good luck and have a nice day!

/Patric

Sent from my HTC One X
[Galaxy S III Original Android Development] bangsergio:
Hi everybody,

sorry if someone already asked but today as i flashed Mike's 9.0, run as always the rom cleaner this time i used new 5.2 version.

Everything went well but now i got a few news apps that would like to remove also:

Kaufda navigator

mytaxi

video hub

HRS hotel

Bild

Lieferheld

How can i edit my txt file to remove this also?

thanks
[Galaxy S III Original Android Development] Patrics83:
Never heard about those apps :p

But follow the guide in 2nd post for how to edit ROMCleaner_user.txt

when it comes to adding new apps that's not in the app removal list already.

Locate the app in /data/app or /system/app and then add the app in your ROMCleaner_user.txt

Ex:

Appname.apk

It must be the exact app name (case sensitive)

Good luck!
[Galaxy S III Original Android Development] bangsergio:
I think these apps are ony available in Germany, dunno why this time they are in ROM, last time i saw this apps was when i buy the sammy.

Is also first time i got it in Mike's rom (??)

BTW i did like you recomend it, search the apps, edited and run rom cleaner again, now they are gone.

Thans
[Galaxy S III Original Android Development] amirsh77:
I have a question, which way is better to use Rom Clear: 1- Install the Rom file in cwm and reboot and let the rom boot for the first time and after that make it off and go to cwm and use Rom Cleaner OR 2- Install the Rom in cwm and without the first boot just after the rom installed immediately install the Rom Cleaner ? which way is better?
[Galaxy S III Original Android Development] Patrics83:
They way we said in the guide :)

*Full wipe

*Flash ROM

*Run ROM Cleaner

*Reboot for the first time

With other words alt. 2

Anything else is for dirty flashers and we will not support it...

Edit: let's say you have full wiped and flashed a ROM with ROM Cleaner and then you want to flash an updated version on top of your previous ROM. This ok as well, just flash the ROM without wipe then ROM Cleaner and then reboot.

Sent from my HTC One X
[Galaxy S III Original Android Development] Ttblondey:
There is an app similar to NotePad++ for Android in app store its call DroidEdit free. Check it out guys.
[Galaxy S III Original Android Development] Patrics83:
Thx for the tips! Works very well to edit the txt.

However I would recommend following apps for "on-android-device-editing":

*SManager (you can run scripts with this as well but there is a standalone editor plugin for it already included so when you open the txt from let's say es file explorer just pick SManager editor)

*Notepad+

Why I recommend those two is because they are simple to use.

Sent from my HTC One X
[Galaxy S III Original Android Development] saranyan:
Rom cleaner doesnt work without an external sd card right? I dont have an external sd card..
[Galaxy S III Original Android Development] gee2012:
Yes it works without an external sdcard, just place it on the internal sdcard.You can not use the Superwipe script without the external sdcard. Instead do a data/factory reset, wipe cache and dalvik cache, format system, cache and data and then flash the rom. Do not reboot and then use the ROMCleaner/script ;)
[Galaxy S III Original Android Development] bornlivedie:
Just a question. Does this script eliminates JUST the .apk files or apk + libs aswell (or other kind of file related to the app)?

Because I wanna delete 1 app and I can do it with a File Manager... faster and no hassle.