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[Desire HD Android Development] cxAlex_:
Sorry Guys, have to do very much atm. Will release modified definition files for latest ARHD Rom tomorrow.
[Desire HD Android Development] flywithme:
This tool is extremely useful!!

Is it possible to add remove adobe reader in your next release please.
[Desire HD Android Development] lampz:
what did you remove dude?

can i know what are those things that you remove from the rom?

and what rom?
[Desire HD Android Development] flywithme:
I am using Android Revolution HD.

There is Adobe Reader cooked into the rom, i wish i can remove it using this tool too, rather than titanium backup later.
[Desire HD Android Development] DiamondMonkey:
@ALL

Thanks for all the tips. I've wanted to unpack and repack, but don't know what compression settings to use when repacking. I tried to once and the ROM doubled in size.

Only theme/mod I'm using is the 5 column app draw.
[Desire HD Android Development] MrGarak:
Hey, sent you a PM but you probably haven't gotten it just yet. I'm going to change some of the 'remove' .ini files to make a version of the tool for MIUI ROMs to post in the thread here, because MIUI has some special apps. I will give you credit of course and link here.

Hope it's okay and let me know if there is any problem.
[Desire HD Android Development] LeeRiley:
This is absolute genius, has anyone tried this with CyanogenMod?

So this makes the back-up then does the file need renaming before flashing orrrrrrrrr what?
[Desire HD Android Development] MartiniGM:
Hi cxAlex,

this is nice work, But if you use the tool only to add, not remove, you get an error message about some zip file trouble.
[Desire HD Android Development] Tunay:
Wish I could remove 'dev Tools', 'plurk' and 'WAP Browser' from 2.3 with sense :(
[Desire HD Android Development] 4varic3:
unfortunately i removed something that now results in error syncing my calender. i know i removed the calender in the cleaner because i'm using a custom calender (business calender beta). But everytime i wanna sync outlook by htc sync it fails. is there any possibility to fix this problem without re-customizing the whole rom?
[Desire HD Android Development] Amsel1990:
Hi, is there a Mac Version from this great Tool?
[Desire HD Android Development] lukogriffioen:
Can be done with my no-sense++ script.

Sent from my Desire HD
[Desire HD Android Development] ryelk:
after huge headaches trying to find a solution, just used this to remove HTC locations from inspire 4g coredroid ROM (map address links were always opening in locations and not google maps)... spent HOURS and HOURS looking for a solution, nothing worked until this.

you rock, thank you!
[Desire HD Android Development] EazyVG:
+1

Very usefull app. Hope you will be updating it so that soon we can also use it for HTC Sense 3.0, that is if the support is already there. Thanks.
[Desire HD Android Development] flywithme:
+2

Great programme ~!

BUMP for updates~!
[Desire HD Android Development] no_johnr:
Is there a way to only show the apps/widgets that actually exist in the ROM-zip?

Would make it "easier" to chose what to clean...
[Desire HD Android Development] quarintus:
Hey Alex,

Are you planning to update the app with more apps that come with the new gingerbread rom? Like Plurk?
[Desire HD Android Development] The_Steph:
quarintus,

cxAlex_ made a flexible enough solution to allow anyone to create his own application removal profiles.

I think that with a little search and try, you can achieve what you want.

For instance, I managed to create an ultra light profile that I can share with you (it removes what you Plurk among other useless - from my pov - things) if you desire but unfortunately my wishes for my ROM may not be the same as yours...
[Desire HD Android Development] The_Steph:
cxAlex_,

I just realised that ROM Cleaner does not include files from etc folder either in data or system. Do you plan to fix it?
[Desire HD Android Development] limx:
Hi cxAlex,

When will be your next version??

This cleaner work with the new Android Revolution HD 5.1.10 rom??
[Desire HD Android Development] Beamen1:
Is a new version going to be released soon?
[Desire HD Android Development] bur2000:
Since Android Revolution HD now includes Maxthon, could you add a definition for it?

It can be removed by uninstalling it, but it's easier if it's not there from the beginning.
[Desire HD Android Development] Patrics83:
With all respect to cxAlex_.

Since this tool seems to have stopped being developed I just want to tell you guys about my flashable ROM Cleaner.

It does the same thing except it's a bit harder to edit for first timers. But once you done it, it's very easy.

The great thing with my method is that you don't need to touch the "ROM.zip" at all. Just flash the ROM then my ROM Cleaner script and boot your phone.

10 sec is all it takes and you will remove everything with the script. So from ROM flash untill you can boot your phone it will take less then 10 sec including navigating true the CWM recovery menu :D

So please enjoy my tool.

[SCRIPT] Flashable ROM Cleaner - Weight reduction for ALL Sense ROMs
[Desire HD Android Development] friendly.stranger:
exactly what I was looking for......Thanks Sir, you are a Rockstar/

Let us hope it works on villainrom for sgs2.
[Desire HD Android Development] codryn:
+1 to that
[Desire HD Android Development] Honusnap:
Unzip this this file to RomCleaner\app\remove folder
[Desire HD Android Development] Shidapu:
I like your work very much!

But i also love this idea of using an .exe program to my bidding in an easy GUI :)

Has anyone had any reply from the OP of this?.. I don't like the feeling of this being abandoned.. :)
[Desire HD Android Development] cxAlex_:
Update V# 1.1

Sorry, I've a few non-Android related project atm, I've not so much time for this. I fixed some little Bugs in Version 1.1 and updated the removal-files for ARHD 5.2.3 and added some removal file. Download in 1. Post.

Greets, Alex
[Desire HD Android Development] Shidapu:
Only wish you'd have some more time for this, just love it!
[Desire HD Android Development] Volsfan:
Download links appear to be broken>
[Desire HD Android Development] cxAlex_:
Hm ... here It works. Do you use the link for the 1.1 Version?

Greets, Alex
[Desire HD Android Development] bur2000:
Doesn't work for me as well. It seems there's an "Error 111: connection refused". Maybe it blocks IPs other than yours?

For the meantime could you create a mirror (or anyone that downloaded the file)?
[Desire HD Android Development] friendly.stranger:
Download LInks Broken :(
[Desire HD Android Development] bur2000:
It's working now.
[Desire HD Android Development] Vessarius:
Could someone tell me, which is exactly correct order of steps? I would like to try it out when new AR HD will appear. But I don't know exactly how.
[Desire HD Android Development] bur2000:
1) Start ROMCleaner.exe (or linux version)

2) Click on [...] to select the ROM to clean

3) In the Remove tab check all the apps you want to remove. The list always shows same apps and doesn't mean all the apps listed are actually included in your ROM. Also be careful as the default settings remove some apps that might be useful to you.

4) Optionally go Settings and save your removal list. That makes it easier the next time and is recommended.

5) Press Customize!

If you chose Create Backup in Settings you'll end up with two files, the new cleaned ROM and a .zip_BU_0 file which is a backup of the original unchanged ROM.
[Desire HD Android Development] trx182:
Link is dead, any way you could re-up your tool? I really want to try this one. Perhaps drop it at another file host? Thanks in advance. :)
[Desire HD Android Development] symbiiote:
would someone please mirror this???
[Desire HD Android Development] joooe:
only managed to find 0.9.

http://cloud.addictivetips.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/RC.zip
[Desire HD Android Development] cxAlex_:
Sorry, was away for a time, programming other things and had to serve in the Austrian Army (It was a great time, I loved it! :) ). I've got a couple of request to reupload the program and here It is:

http://sdrv.ms/WKD5Up

Development & support are discontinued now, you have my permission to redistribute my programm with your own definition files, because I as asked this too.

Greets, Alex
[Desire HD Android Development] cxAlex_:
Hm ... do you want to remove the 3D Gallery or the default HTC Gallery?
[Desire HD Android Development] Limerick_fr:
I think this is the default HTC Gallery as the other one (the one I want to keep) seems tohave some 3D look.

But their name is the same "Gallerie" (in French).
[Desire HD Android Development] cxAlex_:
Select "HTC Albums & Photos" in Rom cleaner, i think thats the App you mean :D
[Desire HD Android Development] mike1986.:
Maybe you can add version number to the thread title so that everyone knows if the tool has beed updated :)
[Desire HD Android Development] cxAlex_:
Ok, I'll do that ;)
[Desire HD Android Development] Limerick_fr:
Thanks guys,

I'll do it with version 1.9.3... (and 0.4 ? :D)
[Desire HD Android Development] cxAlex_:
:D

V# 0.4 is out:
[Desire HD Android Development] mike1986.:
May I ask what is "Useless Stuff" ? :D
[Desire HD Android Development] stussy:
hi bro, i just bought DHD, newbie on Android also ;)

Anyway, where to find the rom file ?????

I connect my phone to pc but cant find in phone ?

Somebody teach and help me ?

Really dun like the stock app .....

Thanks
[Desire HD Android Development] Gasik:
Download rom file from this forum in theme Android Revolution.
[Desire HD Android Development] Limerick_fr:
Hey Mike, should I say that Alex is ahead of you ?

:D
[Desire HD Android Development] flywithme:
This look promising!

Well done!
[Desire HD Android Development] sonydesouza:
Marvelous !

Thanks a lot ! ;)
[Desire HD Android Development] Limerick_fr:
Hi Alex,

In v0.4, it is said that there's 40 apps that can be removed.

But there's only 38 apps listed on first topic (as for v0.3).

Would you mind update the list ?

Thanks,

Lim.
[Desire HD Android Development] cxAlex_:
Thanks, will update it asap.
[Desire HD Android Development] Limerick_fr:
Why not putting a number in front of each app ?

Like this we would see immediately the total increases ;)

EDIT :

Something like that :D

(of course as it is a sorted list, you would have to do it again each time you add an application. But it's quite fast with Excel or Calc)

Note that I've changed the way apps were sorted as I think that if, for example, you want to remove Facebook, you may want to remove both and it is then more easy if they are close to each other.

EDIT Bis :

I've found which apps have been added and have inserted them. Then you just have to copy-paste to your first post ;)
[Desire HD Android Development] cxAlex_:
Thanks :)

Maybe I'll add a option to sort the list in V# 0.5.
[Desire HD Android Development] Limerick_fr:
I don't know if it is because of Win 7, but the GUI is different from your and some letters or sentences do not appear in the tabs.

See screen below. Here only "Unselect All" is different but on other tabs, it's worst.
[Desire HD Android Development] cxAlex_:
Are u using Win7 without Aero? Or are you using a different font than standard?
[Desire HD Android Development] Limerick_fr:
Yes I'm using Win7 without Aero. Nothing is change.
[Desire HD Android Development] HyperCriSiS:
Great work, awesome tool!

Are widgets that belong to apps also automatically removed?

We could open a sheet in any collaboration tool so we all could make a list together :)
[Desire HD Android Development] cxAlex_:
Yea, Widgets are removed too ;-)
[Desire HD Android Development] HyperCriSiS:
Cool =)

What you think about the thing with the collaboration tool?
[Desire HD Android Development] cxAlex_:
Nice idea, I'll think about it. With tool would you use?
[Desire HD Android Development] HyperCriSiS:
Maybe http://www.box.net?
[Desire HD Android Development] cxAlex_:
http://www.box.net/shared/dtpyh8ss6k

:)

//Edit: But I'd prefer a Google Docs Document:

https://spreadsheets.google.com/pub...FET1luR3c&hl=en&single=true&gid=0&output=html

Everybody who want to help me do create definition files and want to edit this list, please send me your Mail so i can invite you.
[Desire HD Android Development] cxAlex_:
Hmm... It seems to be a Problem with your Font. I'll try to set a fix font for each Element (Buttons, List, ...) in the next Release.
[Desire HD Android Development] HyperCriSiS:
What about a new tag "Dependencies"

"Components dependent from this app" and

"Components this app is dependent from"

You could make two groups.

"Apps" and "Widges"

Some users may delete widges but not the app.

I delete as many widges as possible if I know I never would use them...
[Desire HD Android Development] cxAlex_:
Good idea. Will try to implement.
[Desire HD Android Development] HyperCriSiS:
Maybe you could show up a checkbox at the app section for each app wich says "delete also widget"

Concerning the dependency thing all ini files need an upate.

I would help you if you have choosen the new ini style/tags.
[Desire HD Android Development] cxAlex_:
I just added a removal mode for each app. You can choose between "App/Widget" and just "Widget" for each App :) Dependences will come in 0.6, don't change too much at one time because also for the widget - support i had to change the INI structure.
[Desire HD Android Development] HyperCriSiS:
Ok, then I wait for the support of the dependencies before I begin editing anything :)
[Desire HD Android Development] cxAlex_:
0.5 is out:
[Desire HD Android Development] HyperCriSiS:
I have another idea :D

You could add support for mikes extra packages, if that is even possible :confused:
[Desire HD Android Development] cxAlex_:
Hm ... what kind of support? In the extra - packages there are no apps iirc?
[Desire HD Android Development] cxAlex_:
There is an Bug in this Version, RomCleaner will ONLY uninstall widgets!!

Will upload fix asap!
[Desire HD Android Development] sardelisp:
yes i can confirm that!!when will be available the fixed version?Tonight?
[Desire HD Android Development] cxAlex_:
Now !!! Was just a small mistake in the Source code, two lists with nearly identical name, doo! :mad:
[Desire HD Android Development] sardelisp:
Thank you very much..I will try it right now with new Android Revolution 1.9.3..

I'll report back if i find any problems..
[Desire HD Android Development] HyperCriSiS:
Adding "Colorful Notifications Icons" or "Android Revolution HD Theme" or another kernel that will be integrated into the ROM, so further additional flashing would be needless :cool:
[Desire HD Android Development] cxAlex_:
Hmm... will try but not sure if this can work.
[Desire HD Android Development] HyperCriSiS:
In the File SetupData.ini I see file3 = system\app\TransferData.apk

If removed does that mean transfer over Bluetooth is not possible anymore?

If yes you should consider making this as an extra option.

I looked through the process list many times and it is kinda hard sometimes to find out what which one does, even google gives very less information.

I would like to get this Stuff.ini bigger with **** that runs in background and nobody needs it or better should get rid off :D

What about these 2:

GooglePartnerSetup.apk

GoogleFeedback.apk

Anybody knows something about it?
[Desire HD Android Development] cxAlex_:
No, thats just the transfer of contacts and so on from your old phone via Bluetooth. Doesn't affect other bluetooth transfers.
[Desire HD Android Development] wakers:
Awesome tool...

Got rid of the awfull HTC lockscreen :)

Donation sent, nice one... :)
[Desire HD Android Development] cxAlex_:
GooglePartnerSetup.apk seems to bee useless, i can find any difference after removing them, will add it to useless stuff.

GoogleFeedback is a FeedBack Formular if a application or so on crashes, it's usefull for developers.
[Desire HD Android Development] Beamen1:
Is it possible to add "Remove Car Panel" option?

Thanks :D Can't wait to try this!! It will be SWEET with LeeDroid with no bloatware :D
[Desire HD Android Development] cxAlex_:
Car Panel seems to be integrated into HTC Locations, I've tried to remove it seperately already, but i fear you have to remove HTC locations to remove Car panel. Google Maps, Places, Locations will still work.
[Desire HD Android Development] cxAlex_:
V# 0.6 is out:
[Desire HD Android Development] immolo:
Love the idea for this but how about a linux version in the future?
[Desire HD Android Development] cxAlex_:
Will try to make one but certainly not before Christmas.
[Desire HD Android Development] immolo:
Sweet, I'll throw a beer your way on that day.

Swyped from my Desire HD
[Desire HD Android Development] Limerick_fr:
Hey Alex,

The applications list is not alphabetical sorted in Rom Cleaner like it is in the list I made the other day. I think it would be better to see where we are.

And there are some applications ticked by default on others are not.

Would it be possible to have all apps unticked ?

Or better way, as we usually keep or remove all same applications for each upgrade, perhaps it could be a great improvement to have user to load a default file where are predefined apps to remove or to keep. These file could be saved after first use of Rom Cleaner and updated after each new use.

You see what I mean ?

EDIT :

and I've seen there's now 41 apps to remove. Which is the last one ? Do you update the list on first post ?
[Desire HD Android Development] Limerick_fr:
Just to let you know, charging setcpu.apk thru Rom Cleaner doesn't seem to work (app is there but noting works).

It must be installed with App Manager.
[Desire HD Android Development] HyperCriSiS:
The last one is "useless stuff" that can be removed. Things that are considered to be useless for almost everybody.
[Desire HD Android Development] Limerick_fr:
No, it was already there (#36) ;)
[Desire HD Android Development] wakers:
@ cxalex

You suggested on the Revolution HD thread to rename the HTCdialer apk to get the original android answer screen, this works and is so much better than swiping down but unfortunatly the phone button in the bottom centre of the sense homescreen doesn't then work :(
[Desire HD Android Development] cxAlex_:
That's the problem with sense. Every apps is using parts from the other, if you remove one part it can happen that another app will not work... will try to find a fix but I fear there will be always some problems.
[Desire HD Android Development] cxAlex_:
HTC Surfaces is new. Will update soon.
[Desire HD Android Development] wakers:
Yeah i gathered no worries, get there in the end :) Still stoked i've been able to get rid of the Lockscreen :)
[Desire HD Android Development] fred1050:
anyone have tried to had the Revolution HD theme into the rom ?
[Desire HD Android Development] DiamondMonkey:
Any chance of adding support for the removal of "Voice Dial"? I really want that Voice Dial to die, die an ugly death.

Would be greatly appreciated. Great tool you've made.

Cheers and have a great XMAS break. Hope you get a chance to relax.
[Desire HD Android Development] cxAlex_:
Try to remove "Voice Search". Voice Dial was removed too when i tried.

A happy Christmas everyone, i'll be back around 26/27 December for you :-)
[Desire HD Android Development] Burning_aces:
Nice tool, hope it works well on leeroids rom.
[Desire HD Android Development] DiamondMonkey:
Thanks !!! That sounds like a good plan. Trying it out. EDIT / UPDATE Didn't work. Removing "Voice Search" didn't actually get removed from the ROM, therefore I don't think ROM Cleaner is working on Core ROMS, not that it said that it would. Thought I'd let people know that ROM Cleaner doesn't seem to work on Core ROMS. Might have to stop using Core ROMS because there doesn't appear to be a way of getting rid of Voice Dial.

I will have to learn how to re-zip the ROM after plucking out the offending file. Must be some heavy compression.

SideNote: I some how took out "CarPanel" accidentally when experimenting previously. Anyone know what the dependence's are for all that to work, including Premium Nav?

Everyone have a great XMAS and enjoy yourselves, weather you celebrate this time of year or not.
[Desire HD Android Development] Limerick_fr:
Hey Alex,

Here is the new sorted list.

Could you keep this same sorted list for your apps ?

And what did you think of my idea ?
[Desire HD Android Development] cxAlex_:
I'll sort the list alphabeticaly in my next release. The Todo list for 0.7 :
[Desire HD Android Development] arisg:
Incosistent Performance (could be mine)

Hi Alex, great idea and great implementation. I have noticed that sometimes some of the applications I remove remain in the ROM. I've tried it a few times and in my latest attempt I kept RomCleaner open on my PC after I flashed the ROM to the phone. Twitter was removed from the list but it appeared on the phone. Am I doing something wrong?
[Desire HD Android Development] cxAlex_:
Nope, I noticed that too with twitter. The definition file seems too be wrong, will have a look at it when i'm at home. Do you have this effect with other apps?
[Desire HD Android Development] arisg:
I have only verified it with twitter. I forgot to mention that I am using the latest version 2.0.0 of the ROM. Could that make any difference?
[Desire HD Android Development] cxAlex_:
I'm using this version too. Mabey the name of the apk has changed. I'll have a look.
[Desire HD Android Development] cxAlex_:
So ... currently setting up a Linux VM to test Linux support ... if everything works there will be a new version today :)
[Desire HD Android Development] cxAlex_:
0.7 is out:

I'll try to add Linux support asap, p7zip under Linux seems to have a little bit different command line than 7zip under Win, will try fix that. GUI is already running under Linux.
[Desire HD Android Development] lukesky:
hi cxAlex_

i tried your cleaning tool with revolution 1.93 and i removed Interface and Notification tones and when i enter the Notification sub menu in Sounds, I get a force close message.

I'm assuming this should be tested such that even if I remove everything in the list, I should not get any Force Close messages, else that entry should not be in the list since it's not really a removable app/widget.
[Desire HD Android Development] Gasik:
0.7 work with 2.x rom? Thanks.
[Desire HD Android Development] arisg:
Error with zip

HI Alex, tried the new version 0.7 with ROM version 2.0.0. Both times I run it it came up with "Maybe there was an error with the zip - processing, please check". I have saved the removal list just in case it might be of help. I did not flash the cleaned rom so I don't know if there really is a problem.
[Desire HD Android Development] cxAlex_:
I'll remove the definition file or add a warning in the next release.

Yes, it works with 2.x Roms :)

Seems to bee that your zip file was corrupt after downloading. If you have made a backup of your Rom (RomCleaner makes a Backup with default setting) can you check the MD5 sum of the Backup? For 2.0.0: 7e7e57e96a9d655613cd4217052aba04

Can you send me the removal list so that i can check this?

//Edit: There is a little Bug with adding Apps. Disabled "Enable adding apps" on the apps panel and if the error is gone everything is fine.

Sorry, I shouldn't code if it's late at night :o

Will upload a fixed 0.7.1 asap
[Desire HD Android Development] cxAlex_:
BugFix Release:
[Desire HD Android Development] Limerick_fr:
Hi Alex,

Just a silly question.

Why beginning numbering with 0?

Like this, reading 52 means that there's 53 apps to remove.

Beginning with 1 would be more accurate, no ?
[Desire HD Android Development] arisg:
I checked the checksum of the zip and it's correct. I am attaching the removal list.
[Desire HD Android Development] cxAlex_:
Ok, will correct :)

Have you tried it with the new 0.7.1?
[Desire HD Android Development] arisg:
Just did. Rebooting into the clean ROM as we speak.
[Desire HD Android Development] arisg:
Twitter still there! The cleanup process didn't give any errors. Attaching the latest removal list.