yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] DocHoliday77:
Ok, I am sorry for hijacking this thread, but I am quite confused now.

It sounds like you are saying that if you have an insecure kernel, any version of any custom recovery will work? Regardless of what device it was built for???

Apologies if I am totally misunderstanding you here. But it just makes no sense.

Yes all custom roms are already rooted, but I dont see how that is relevant to the recovery you choose. (Besides, you almost always have to have the recovery installed before you can flash the rom.)

I just find it very hard to believe that we could use the S4 or Note2 CWM/TWRP provided we have that insecure kernel. Even if you can, there are still potential problems.

First, what happens if the recovery you try is larger than our recovery partition? Brick!

And what happens if you are running this recovery due to your custom kernel, and then flash a stock based rom with a secure kernel?

As to your first statement about skipping the rooting process because the custom roms are already rooted.... you first have to achieve root before you can flash these, so I dont see what you mean by skipping the process.

Maybe im too tired to follow what you're saying, but I still dont see how its a good idea to have someone flash a recovery thats not built for their device. Its much safer to stick to the ones that are specifically built for our device and that hundreds of people have already successfully used.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Misterjunky:
re: Wrong CWM version

You are right, I just uploaded the correct version of the cwm recovery tar to a file hosting site it's the same recovery which I used

to flashed my t999 S3 phone to find out if the rooting method I wrote about for gaining root access worked on my T999 S3.

I just edited my post to reflect the change I made to the cwm tar recovery download link to display that it's version 6.0.3.1

You are also right about something else too, if someone flashes a stock restricted kernel or any rom

which contains a stock/restricted kernel whether it's odin flashed or cwm flashed they will loose root.

But wouldn't that also hold true if we rooted using any rooting method then flashed the stock unrooted Odin

flash TAR rom or any stock/custom CWM flashable rom which had any kind of restricted kernel in it as well?

---------- Post added at 04:00 AM ---------- Previous post was at 03:40 AM ----------

Why would we need to achieve root before flashing a Odin flash CWM recovery TAR file?

It's not the cwm recovery that achieves root, it's the rooted custom roms which do that.

Here is some interesting reading about this topic that I read, the thread in this link was not created specifically for our

S3 and S4 phones, but after reading it carefully a couple of times I am certain that the principle is just about the same.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1773659
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] Atrixn00b:
Hey guys. I was wondering if someone could link me the hacked youtube apk to insatll into miui.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] jayRokk:
Look in the general Android apps and games section or use the search feature to look for it.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] Atrixn00b:
I thought it was app only. Sorry haha. Are there any other good apps in there? I'm on my phone and don't have search
[HTC Droid DNA] BFirebird101:
I need to update my apps, but I can't. I still have like 500mb left

Sent from my Vipered DNA
[HTC Droid DNA] jamiethemorris:
What do you have that's taking up that much room? Having only 500mb left will slow your phone down significantly. If you can't make any room, I would temporarily remove the things from your phone that are taking up a lot of space, update your apps, and then put your data back.
[HTC Droid DNA] BFirebird101:
My music

Sent from my Vipered DNA
[HTC Droid DNA] jamiethemorris:
Yeah, I would just take the music off, update your apps, and then put it back on. Also, I'm a huge fan of Google Music but I know it's not always an option to stream if you're on a limited data plan.
[HTC Droid DNA] Jaggar345:
Even on a limited data plan it's still good because it places the music on the cache until the user clears it. I can't go without Google music.
[HTC Droid DNA] jamiethemorris:
Yeah, I don't use it that often, it's mostly when I forget my iPod. But when I do it's good to have. I'm pretty sure I used all my 120 gigs or whatever too.
[HTC Droid DNA] CharliesTheMan:
I'm a big fan is OTG drives for media. To the OP, one trick I've learned is that wiping caches before a nandroid backup takes off enough space to be noticable. So if you're kind of on the border line wiping the caches before updating apps might help. It will build the caches back but if you wipe them only some of the caches will be filled at first boot I believe. It's just an idea to look into I'm no cache expert.
[Xperia Z Themes and Apps] Haldi4803:
Sup,

Because i was faszinated by this .gif i made my own Boot Animation out of it :D

[YOUTUBE]72ewyDdjpY0[/YOUTUBE]

just exchange the original bootanimation.zip in system/media with this and set rw/r/r

It's only 720*1280 pixel but 25mb. 5FPS

Download Link:

http://www.mediafire.com/?atlqubjtfs7dszm

Download Link v2:

http://www.mediafire.com/?4ye9vepshfv27h1

Now it goes with 8 FPS instead of 5, and XPERIA stays for 3 Seconds.
[Xperia Z Themes and Apps] benziii:
Was the "Xperia" intentional?

Since it stayed there for such a short time it seemed it was not supposed to be there.

Did you perhaps open the original zip and edit it?

And yes, 720x1280 is the way to go...
[Xperia Z Themes and Apps] Haldi4803:
Jep, Its still an Xperia phone so i let it inside... i just changed the time it stays from 60 to 0 .... guess that was too small^^ maybe 1-3 might be better. gonna redo it.
[JAM, MDA Compact, S100 General] NightmarE:
hi all

i need a way to enable network profile coz theres some software need this profile, and bluetooth access point. i readed in microsoft.com about some registry for the MS Bluetooth and i tried to use it but it didn't works.

take a look here Personal Area Network (PAN) Profile Registry Settings .

laters 8)
[JAM, MDA Compact, S100 General] andrewpmoore:
I'm also looking for a way to do this, so that I can use my belkin bluetooth access point
[JAM, MDA Compact, S100 General] PapaDocta:
i think it depends on the bluetooth drivers... widcomm drivers supports this feature.. the mentioned registry in the ms article doesn't exisit in the jam...
[JAM, MDA Compact, S100 General] Kevlar:
Bluetooth WidComm

Has anyone try to install the WidComm 1.50.801 bluetooth stack on the MDA Compact?? I get an error for insufficient memory.
[JAM, MDA Compact, S100 General] walshie_au:
where did you get the bluetooth stack?? can you post it up here?
[JAM, MDA Compact, S100 General] henrylim:
Re: Bluetooth WidComm

Try to do it manually. Copy files manually to /Windows. Import registry entries manually through Resco Registry Import option etc.

Especially the registry import. Somehow WM2003SE may not like it when you try to do it via the CAB file method.
[JAM, MDA Compact, S100 General] Kevlar:
Widcomm Bluetooth

I have try to install it manually. Still the same error.

I also did a hard reboot, so the phone is clean with all the memory free. Did not help.

The MDA Compact is using Bluetooth 1.2 and the 1.5.0.801 should be compatible with Bluetooth 1.2. Maybe the is a other version of the Widcomm Bluetooth stack with support for BT 1.2.
[JAM, MDA Compact, S100 General] dutty:
i guess the registry isn't the same as with the mda2
[Nexus S Themes and Apps] jafferkhan:
any chance of porting a darker holo version of messaging for stock jb? is there such a possibility without getting the whole rom? if yes, how?
[Nexus S Themes and Apps] noloukos:
Extract the mms.apk from blackbean 6
[Nexus S Themes and Apps] N3V3RS3TTL3:
http://db.tt/eXuXuvuY

There you go.
[Nexus S Themes and Apps] jafferkhan:
bro that's cool, but how do i flash it? how do i overwrite it? i have had issues with the nexus boot in the past i've had to reinstall the entire os.
[Nexus S Themes and Apps] jafferkhan:
thanks bro. how do i flash it? i am on stock jellybean though :angel:

is it only mms or the entire messaging app?:eek:
[Nexus S Themes and Apps] noloukos:
is your phone rooted?

mms.apk is the entire messaging app
[Nexus S Themes and Apps] jafferkhan:
thanks for replying dude, yes my phone rooted on stock jb 4.1.1

:good:
[Nexus S Themes and Apps] jafferkhan:
thanks for replying dude, yes my phone rooted on stock jb 4.1.1 :good:
[Nexus S Themes and Apps] noloukos:
copy and replace the mms.apk i uploaded in /system/app folder with a file manager and set permissions to read-write for user and read for group and other. after that reboot

ps: before you change anything do a backup
[Nexus S Themes and Apps] jafferkhan:
ok its showing this

owner - read , write, execute (no ticks)

group - read, write, execute (all three ticks)

others - read, write, execute (read and execute only ticked)

i tried ticking all the empty ones it gives an error that changing permissions wasn't successful ... some system apps don't allow permission changes :(
[Nexus S Themes and Apps] noloukos:
you have to mount system as read-write
[Nexus S Themes and Apps] jafferkhan:
mount system? what's that? i'm using the built in file browser from Rom Manager :confused::confused::confused::confused:
[Nexus S Themes and Apps] jafferkhan:
ok i used es file explorer and it copied, restarted the phone and now messaging doesn't work, it has unortunately stopped
[Nexus S Themes and Apps] noloukos:
ok, flash this in recovery
[Nexus S Themes and Apps] jafferkhan:
made a backup, now i hope this doesn't spoil it again :confused:
[Nexus S Themes and Apps] jafferkhan:
should i flash it as a zip or unzip it, take out the mms apk and then install it through recovery?
[Nexus S Themes and Apps] noloukos:
install it as zip
[Nexus S Themes and Apps] jafferkhan:
dude it happened again, i can see the icon but it says it has unfortunately stopped, the file's corrupted or something .... restoring back AGAIN
[Nexus S Themes and Apps] jafferkhan:
Anyone?

Sent from my Nexus S using Xparent Skyblue Tapatalk 2
[Nexus S Themes and Apps] mykos5:
I guess you are flashing a 4.2.2 MMS.apk on a 4.1.1 rom so it's not going to work.

Try this: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1637121

It's for 4.0.4 but should work on 4.1.1, if it not work then restore the original MMS.apk you can get it from one of the 4.1.1 roms on the forum.
[Nexus S Themes and Apps] ej8989:
1. Using Root Explorer (or something similar), replace MMS.apk in system>apps

2. Mount R/W, then fix permissions for MMS.apk (rw-r--r--)

3. Install the app from that folder

4. Restart Phone
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] bhp090808:
THIS DOES REMOVE SOME ITEMS YOU MAY NOT CONSIDER BLOAT!!! CHECK POST 16 PROVIDED BY xrabbitfootx FOR DETAILED INFO ON EACH APK AND WHAT IT DOES. IF YOU DONT RESEARCH YOURSELF FIRST DONT COME TO THIS THREAD TO COMPLAIN!

I created this quick One Click for those who just want to debloat their phone a little. Make sure you are rooted and have usb debugging checked. As always updated drivers must be installed. Just open Run_Me and hit enter. Make sure you back up any items you might want back or feel free to just remove the ones you want to keep by deleting the script in the tool. Or feel free to customize it to your liking. Error messages are ok. If you see some while tool is debloating its nothing to worry about. Feel free to upload and post your own custom debloat setup, everyones tastes are different:D

Here is what tool removes:

Books.apk

Music2.apk

Magazines.apk

Com2usPoker_ASGC.apk

Match3VS.apk

PolarisOffice5.apk

ChatONV_J.apk

InteractiveTutorial.apk

Flipboard.apk

Peel.apk

PlusOne.apk

SamsungLearning.apk

SecEmail_J.apk

SecExchange.apk

TripAdvisor.apk

SamsungApps_J_Only.apk

SamsungAppsUNA3.apk

SamsungBooks.apk

SamsungHub.apk

SamsungHubUpdater.apk

Episodes.apk

StoryAlbumWidget.apk

StoryAlbumWidget.odex

Talk.apk

Chrome.apk

Blurb.apk

GMS_Maps.apk

Street.apk

ChatON_feature.apk

KNOXAgent.apk

KNOXStore.apk

YahoonewsPhone2013.apk

YahoostockPhone2013.apk

VzTones.apk

VZNavigator.apk

VisualVoiceMail.apk

Viewdini.apk

TravelWidget.apk

TravelService.apk

MyVerizon.apk

acanid.apk

Amazon_MP3.apk

Amazon_Shopping.apk

Amazon_Widget.apk

Amazon_IMDB.apk

Amazon_Audible.apk

Amazon_Appstore.apk

Hope this makes someones life easier! Don't forget to hit that Thanks Button! If you feel the need to buy me a beer:beer: I wont complain:D

Download:

https://mega.co.nz/#!4hVRQRBT!fudaeDvnkEJULCNpQcme1w99CgRTB9twWP_W42nSJv4

Just in case you need an app that has been removed here is a zip containing every apk from a stock verizon s4. Thanks to kpa2727 for this.

Complete apk file:

https://mega.co.nz/#!ac8TgIQC!MqnkjQt_wp_SS5O0_AJ2DStlluBufdabzxU-5cq7X4E
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] ThugosaurusRex:
Nice man, I'll give it a go when I get home!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] YoshiFan501:
Why remove chrome?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] trebb:
I use Chrome when I need to get something that was on my desktop...but to be honest, the stock browser is leaps and bounds ahead of Chrome in terms of speed and smoothness. Most won't need two browsers.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Crusher16:
Link to download is for some tool kit for the Tmo SGS4 btw...
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Craigerz:
Check the link I believe you provided the wrong one...
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] gt5oh:
Why is chrome no good?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] bhp090808:
Lol

Link fixed
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] xrabbitfootx:
this is great, thank you! i've added it into my script but, if you don't mind dropping some knowledge, do you need to remove system/app/PreloadIndtaller.apk to prevent the market from trying to re-install those apps upon reboot?

also, is this right? should those be "adb"? :p

abd shell su -c "rm system/app/Viewdini.apk"
abd shell su -c "rm system/app/Viewdini.odex"
abd shell su -c "rm system/app/TravelWidget.apk"
abd shell su -c "rm system/app/TravelWidget.odex"
abd shell su -c "rm system/app/TravelService.apk"
abd shell su -c "rm system/app/TravelService.odex"
abd shell su -c "rm system/app/MyVerizon.apk"
abd shell su -c "rm system/app/MyVerizon.odex"
abd shell su -c "rm system/app/canid.apk"
abd shell su -c "rm system/app/canid.odex"
abd shell su -c "rm system/app/Amazon_MP3.apk"
abd shell su -c "rm system/app/Amazon_MP3.odex"
abd shell su -c "rm system/app/Amazon_Shopping.apk"
abd shell su -c "rm system/app/Amazon_Shopping.odex"
abd shell su -c "rm system/app/Amazon_Widget.apk"
abd shell su -c "rm system/app/Amazon_Widget.odex"
abd shell su -c "rm system/app/Amazon_IMDB.apk"
abd shell su -c "rm system/app/Amazon_IMDB.odex"
abd shell su -c "rm system/app/Amazon_Audible.apk"
abd shell su -c "rm system/app/Amazon_Audible.odex"
abd shell su -c "rm system/app/Amazon_Appstore.apk"
abd shell su -c "rm system/app/Amazon_Appstore.odex"

for anybody running hyperdrive, i recommend adding the following to the script to get rid of the aforementioned preloader, the setup wizard, and the boot animation (our phone uses the .qmg files, not the bootanimation.zip):

adb shell su -c "rm system/app/PreloadIndtaller.apk"
adb shell su -c "rm system/app/PreloadIndtaller.odex"
adb shell su -c "rm system/app/SetupWizard.apk"
adb shell su -c "rm system/app/SetupWizard.odex"
adb shell su -c "rm system/media/BootAnimation.zip"

thanks again!

-rf

*edit* i noticed the OP said to feel free to upload our own. my attachment has the following changes:

- corrected "abd" to "adb"

- added the lines above for those on hyperdrive

- removed lines so chrome and talk are not removed

enjoy!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] bhp090808:
Thanks for that lol long day. Fixed now
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Millzoid:
After running this tool my WatchOn app is missing! I see the SamsungWatchOn.apk in /system/app/ but I can't run it. Any idea why this would disappear or how to get it back?

[EDIT] nevermind... found the app to download. Didn't realize "peel" was the name of the apk. If you're going to make a tool like this, it may be a good idea to explain which each apk is.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Chris000001:
You need the peel.apk to make watchon work.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] brock1909:
Awesome. Anybody have a zip.that could contain all these .apks just in case we want one or a few of them. ? Just a thought.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] bhp090808:
No disrespect and not to be rude, but if you don't know what something does in its entirety dont use it before researching yourself. I provide the tools I make for myself for others to use and hopefully learn. If you are unhappy with the tool or OP please feel free to create your own and write a short novel about each apk being deleted.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Millzoid:
It was just a suggestion, because it's called a "debloat" tool meaning it removes bloatware. It's defaulted to delete what most don't consider bloat.

Not sure if this will work, but what if you change the command to "su -c mv <app>.apk <app>.bak"
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] xrabbitfootx:
in case you mess your own phone up, again:

- apk list 1

- apk discussion 1

- apk discussion 2

take the .apk(s) that you want to flash and drop it into this with 7zip, then flash it.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] bhp090808:
And as the OP states feel free to modify the tool to your tastes and even post it for others if you like
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] xrabbitfootx:
what people consider bloatware is somewhat subjective, and much of the reason for removing it is to free up space. turning an apk into a bak only removes it from your app drawer/tray.

the OP does say to feel free to upload your own script/bat so, if that's what you like, there's nothing stopping you from uploading that and you could even include a README file with a list of the apk with their functions, or write it into the script:

ECHO XXX.apk does bobloblaw
ECHO.

if there is any concern, one should freeze/disable apks and cross reference that w/ the list in the OP then edit the script/bat accordingly. at the very least, one should have a backup or an update.zip.

regardless, only a poor handyman blames the tools (especially free tools) ;)

best,

rf

*edit* just noticed that the OP responded.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] das7982:
Because you can download it yourself smart guy
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Millzoid:
I wasn't blaming the tool at all, it did exactly what it was supposed to do. I made a suggestion. I think people are getting little sensitive over a batch script. Yes it was my mistake for not knowing that peel.apk was WatchOn when there was a "SamsungWatchOn.apk" already in that dir. I'd be more than happy to help the OP and make a list of what each apk is, but it doesn't sound he would be interested.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] bhp090808:
Not being oversensitive your post comes off argumentative and snide. Im sure you did not intend it to. If youd like to make a whats what list for apps when debloating in the general section id be happy to link it in the OP as adding it to the OP would make it a incredibly long. I apologize for the misunderstanding. Now can we get the thread back on track:thumbup:

BEAST......... that is all
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] xrabbitfootx:
My earlier post had 3 links, one with a nearly complete list of the apks and their functions. :)

sent from my Android device
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] chewboxa:
What updated drivers need installed as per the OP?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] kpa2727:
Pretty sure your debloat tool deleted my ability to add a email pop account. I go to add account but there's no email option. I'm not famillar with all Apk's ether but I know what risks i'm taking using tools created online. I do agree that certain things are not considered Debloat by some people. I'd create 2 releases to be safe, if it was me. 1 that removes Verizon junk only and one that you consider junk. cause Honestly I took what I read as something that's just gonna remove junk Samsung apps and Verizon junk. I didn't know it Nix apps like Watch on for the Ir function and Email configs.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] kpa2727:
After some research that's def my problem these two are needed for stock email to function SecEmail_J.apk

SecExchange.apk Can anyone extract them for me or please tell me if they vary from the S4 to something else?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] bhp090808:
This thread is primarily for ppl to learn if you want to remove one of the apos being deleted just right click on the run me bat and choose edit. Scroll down and remove the lines with the apps you want to keep. As stated I created this tool for myself and shared it for ppl to use and/or learn to do for themselves. If its going to be that much of a problem for ppl and all I get us you should have done this and you should have done that id be happy to keep all the tools ive released to myself.

BEAST......... that is all
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] kpa2727:
I think your missing what i'm getting at. I understand this is development and this is learning. you have to understand i'm not attacking you. this is a community, filled with people who know all about the system and people who don't. I've used debloat tools before and so on.I haven't run into them deleting a email function.That's what you like and how you run your setup. The problem lies with when you remove things that can't easily be installed or re downloaded for a person who's new to it. I can't locate those files easily and I don't wanna factory reset atm. Also their not labeled Email.apk anymore and I was not aware of that name change. You shouldn't get bent out of shape cause I asked for help and made you aware of a issue that could arise to someone who is clueless and can't even fix it if they run this tool. Also From my shoes heres how I approached this tool. "cool somone made a debloat tool, glad I rooted. Time to nix some of the junk. ::reads fine print, not responsible blah nlah, every dev says that:: OK lets see ::mumble mumble:: feel free to modify, hmm don't know what needs to really be deleted other then bloat. So i'll leave the tool alone and just run it" few minutes later of struggling to get it to run , i'm done, everything seems fine, then I got to check my email andfire up watchnow, it's gone. no big deal, i'll just re download watch now. hmm how do I get my email back? 4 hours later of googling I find a answer. Do you see that this is my conundrum? It's not that i'm attacking you but it's that I was under a different impression as other forum posters as to how and what is deleted. You can't blame a entire community cause some know and some don't a better explination of things or 2 configs would prevent any trouble. but i'm the bad guy for saying that apparently. Thanks for the hard work you do. whether you share it or not.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] xrabbitfootx:
here's the easiest way for someone not to mess their own device up:

- TiBU, ROM Toolbox, and/or nandroid backup your apps (you should always have a backup of anything you're going to mod. this is so important it could be the name of this website)

- download my attachment (name is based on the book series so don't take offense) then extract it

- right click on Run_ME.bat > edit ; or right click on Run_ME.bat > edit with notepad++

- go to line 32 and 33 which reads ""adb shell su -c "rm system/app/XXX.apk"" and ""adb shell su -c "rm system/app/XXX.odex"" and replace XXX with what you wish to uninstall. copy + paste and repeat this step for all the apps you wish. see this

- save the file

- run the Run_ME.bat

isn't that cool? now you can customize it the way you want! you don't have to uninstall them all in one go. start conservatively. if you get this .bat right, you will be able to reuse it whenever you update your ROM. like anything that's automated, it'll do mindless tasks very efficiently which means you need to set it up properly.

for more info on bloatware see this.

enjoy,

rf

ps bhp090808, i appreciate your work and never edited a .bat file until this one. thank you and feel free to use my stripped down version :)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] brock1909:
when i try to run this in recovery i get an installation aborted each time.