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Root [Boost Mobile] Removing APKs?

for anyone having trouble replacing the email app, a simple solution is you can just use the nandroid restore (i think woodstock made it)and boot into CWM and select restore>advanced restore>restore system. this will put the email (and some of the other apps) back like you had never done it. (this will also undo any tweaks you may have installed, but will not affect apps you downloaded, or your settings)
 
I also deleted the Email .apk and odex file as well. Now, since you just uploaded the Email.apk, will I also need the odex file as well, or does the system just generate that file? If I do indeed need the odex file, could you please upload that too. It would be much appreciated.
 
WillisLGThrive said:
I also deleted the Email .apk and odex file as well. Now, since you just uploaded the Email.apk, will I also need the odex file as well, or does the system just generate that file? If I do indeed need the odex file, could you please upload that too. It would be much appreciated.
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Its been said a crapload of times that email.apk is needed for the camera to work.:confused:
 
Woodstock77 said:
Its been said a crapload of times that email.apk is needed for the camera to work.:confused:
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My post clearly implies that I understand that the Email.apk file is needed. It has also been made clear that the odex file is needed as well, of which I do not have. My question was inquiring about the odex file not the .apk file, and whether or not someone could upload it. As this file is used for system optimization and pre-loads part of the application when the system is booted.

-next time, please read posts more carefully.
 
not sure if you still need it but here is Email.odex

also THIS is a cwm flashable zip containing Email.apk/odex. you will need to mount /system in mounts and storage, in cwm, before flashing (i have not figured out the argument for mounting yall"s system yet)

note: this may still cause fc, the reason has something to do with the .so file needed to make it function (it was an issue on the prevail) if that is the case here, i have not yet decomplied the .odex to extract the file needed, and add it to the zip. if somebody has it, or knows if a tool to extract it easily, i could use the input :)
 
just confirming that it's safe to remove these apps:

Docs To Go
Global Time
BoostZone
Mobile ID

I haven't seen any issues with the phone after removing these...

has anyone been more adventurous, could we get an update on other apps and issues/success encountered?

Maybe the OP could be updated by the original poster with a list of tried/failed/successful app removals.
 
cuold someone please test this for me... http://dl.dropbox.com/u/54328432/MountTest.zip
you flash it in cwm

if successful, it should place a file in /system/app called text.txt
it can be deleted after confirming its location

thanks in advance :)
if this works, you will basically have a generic script that can be flashed (after adding any removed apks to /system/app, inside the zip) to restore apps removed in error
 
Lordvincent 90 said:
cuold someone please test this for me... http://dl.dropbox.com/u/54328432/MountTest.zip
you flash it in cwm

if successful, it should place a file in /system/app called text.txt
it can be deleted after confirming its location

thanks in advance :)
if this works, you will basically have a generic script that can be flashed (after adding any removed apks to /system/app, inside the zip) to restore apps removed in error
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E:Error in /sdcard/MountTest.zip
(Status 4)
Installation aborted.

Couldnt you just use adb and unstall any apk you need to with it.
Just download this EasyADB.zip
Make sure you unzip it to the root directory of your drive.
Put whatever apk file your trying to install in the same directory as the easy adb.
Make sure you check unknown sources (wont install if you dont) and adb debugging in setting.applications.
Then do these steps.

  1. adb shell chmod 777 /data/local/tmp <---might not need to do this. I just do it out of habit.
  2. adb install Yourappname.apk
I know its not using an update zip but it works.
 
i was only trying to make it noob proof... some are not comfortable with adb but thank you. i will revise later tonight, 12 hr drive ahead of me.
 
Lordvincent 90 said:
i was only trying to make it noob proof... some are not comfortable with adb but thank you. i will revise later tonight, 12 hr drive ahead of me.
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Isnt it odd that a noob would be doing something like this in the first place? adb is short for android debugging bridge. It is the tool google made for the intentions of doing these kinds of things. I know some people are uncomfortable with it but if they intend to do these things to the android devices they own they should learn how to use the tools provided to them. So lets think of this in a different way. If someone goes to there car and pulls off the oil filter. They have a new oil filter but no filter wrench. There are a dozen tricks to get a person through this situation. Like use a wet rag twisted around the filter and tighten it with the rag. Now this person still does not know how to use an oil filter wrench and they wont go buy one because they can always use a wet rag. Of course most people will just take there car to a person who has the oil filter wrench and the experience to do it for them. In my opinion not teaching people how to use the correct tools is a disservice to them.
 
Thank you kind sir for uploading the .odex file. I have moved both files into the system/app folder in the phone but am unable to install them like many other people. I do not have clock work mod installed/nor do I want to install it, I have installed the android sdk and have attempted to follow directions from various tutorials on how to use the android database to force install an apk to no avail. It looks like that's where QuietPsycho left off. There are different commands most of the time, and it's somewhat confusing. Did QuietPsycho have any luck forcing the app to install?
 
Woodstock77 said:
E:Error in /sdcard/MountTest.zip
(Status 4)
Installation aborted.

Couldnt you just use adb and unstall any apk you need to with it.
Just download this EasyADB.zip
Make sure you unzip it to the root directory of your drive.
Put whatever apk file your trying to install in the same directory as the easy adb.
Make sure you check unknown sources (wont install if you dont) and adb debugging in setting.applications.
Then do these steps.

  1. adb shell chmod 777 /data/local/tmp <---might not need to do this. I just do it out of habit.
  2. adb install Yourappname.apk
I know its not using an update zip but it works.
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WillisLGThrive said:
Thank you kind sir for uploading the .odex file. I have moved both files into the system/app folder in the phone but am unable to install them like many other people. I do not have clock work mod installed/nor do I want to install it, I have installed the android sdk and have attempted to follow directions from various tutorials on how to use the android database to force install an apk to no avail. It looks like that's where QuietPsycho left off. There are different commands most of the time, and it's somewhat confusing. Did QuietPsycho have any luck forcing the app to install?
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Did you try the instructions I posted above? If not give it a shot please.
 
email.apk is required to make the camera work? I don't see the logic in that lol. I've never seen it in any other rom. I guess someone should port the Cyanogenmod camera.apk :)

I really don't want to see a CM7 rom. It puts themers like myself out of work lol. Maybe CM7 minus that evil theme chooser :)
 
It looks like those instructions are calling clockwork mod 777, are they not? Are there a different set instructions to just force install removed system apks through the adb?
 
WillisLGThrive said:
It looks like those instructions are calling clockwork mod 777, are they not? Are there a different set instructions to just force install removed system apks through the adb?
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Scroll up to post 35. Download that adb and follow the instructions in that post. Are you using a windows pc? And no this has nothing at all to do with CWM. And those are the instructions to install using adb.
 
When you say unzip to the root directory of the drive are you speaking of the phone or the computer? Then, I should put the email apk and odex file in the unzipped adb folder right?

This command : adb shell chmod 777 /data/local/tmp - why is the directory data and not system/app? Could you please explain that?
 
Woodstock77 said:
Isnt it odd that a noob would be doing something like this in the first place? adb is short for android debugging bridge. It is the tool google made for the intentions of doing these kinds of things. I know some people are uncomfortable with it but if they intend to do these things to the android devices they own they should learn how to use the tools provided to them. So lets think of this in a different way. If someone goes to there car and pulls off the oil filter. They have a new oil filter but no filter wrench. There are a dozen tricks to get a person through this situation. Like use a wet rag twisted around the filter and tighten it with the rag. Now this person still does not know how to use an oil filter wrench and they wont go buy one because they can always use a wet rag. Of course most people will just take there car to a person who has the oil filter wrench and the experience to do it for them. In my opinion not teaching people how to use the correct tools is a disservice to them.
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I whole heartedly agree, everyone SHOULD know how to use adb, unfortunately, some people just dive in feet first, and while adb is awesome, it isn't used as commonly as cwm...

When the first custom ROM comes out, which is more likely, adb instructions, or cwm? The fact is learning how to use recovery is "mandatory" for custom software (hence: "cwm, now what?" Adb is VERY useful... Without it root wouldn't be nearly as "easy" but you can get by without it...

Personally, i recommend EVERYONE learn adb, but for those less tech savvy, i wanted to offer an alternative to get the camera working WHILE they learn to use that valuable tool... Your same argument could be used with regard to the installation of cwm (using adb), yet i don't see you breathing down anybodys neck for making a simpler way to do it

I'm sorry if i rubbed you the wrong way, but i am not the only one who felt that way, just the first to speak up... I value all input, as long as it is positive and helpful. Even if someone does get off topic (and it will happen again :rolleyes: ) maybe in addition to scolding them, , you could still try to provide insight to the issue/problem. After all, isn't that why we are here?

Edit-i love your analogy btw :) i have actually used said wet rag, lol. But i can also use a filter wrench :D
 
Thechmod command (abbreviated from change

mode) is a Unix command that lets a user tell the system how much (or little) access it should permit to a file. [1] It changes the file system modes of files and directories. The modes include permissions and special modes. It is also a C language function in Unix and Unix-like environments. (Android is considered "a UNIX compatible device" )

And data/local/temp is (i believe) the location of busybox (?) Or at least its symlink?
 
Lordvincent 90 said:
Thechmod command (abbreviated from change

mode) is a Unix command that lets a user tell the system how much (or little) access it should permit to a file. [1] It changes the file system modes of files and directories. The modes include permissions and special modes. It is also a C language function in Unix and Unix-like environments. (Android is considered "a UNIX compatible device" )

And data/local/temp is (i believe) the location of busybox (?) Or at least its symlink?
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Mmmm...I took a look in that directory (../temp) and their isn't anything there, unless other sys files are hidden. What should I type exactly now? and were would I put the adb folder with the Email apk before launching these commands in the cmd prompt?
 
Make sure you unzip it to the root directory of your drive.(pc) (c:\)
Put whatever apk file your trying to install in the same directory as the easy adb.(c:\)
Make sure you check unknown sources (wont install if you dont) and adb debugging in setting.applications.
Then do these steps.

Code: 
cd c:\
adb shell 
chmod 777 /data/local/tmp  <---might not need to do this.  
adb install [COLOR=Red]Yourappname[/COLOR].apk
 
Lordvincent 90 said:
Make sure you unzip it to the root directory of your drive.(pc) (c:\)
Put whatever apk file your trying to install in the same directory as the easy adb.(c:\)
Make sure you check unknown sources (wont install if you dont) and adb debugging in setting.applications.
Then do these steps.

Code: 
cd c:\
adb shell 
chmod 777 /data/local/tmp  <---might not need to do this.  
adb install [COLOR=Red]Yourappname[/COLOR].apk
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I tried this and after the last command I got a permisson denied message. I then tried this without the chmod line. Still to no avail. I have both USB debug and unknown sources checked and on.
 
Lordvincent 90 said:
Make sure you unzip it to the root directory of your drive.(pc) (c:\)
Put whatever apk file your trying to install in the same directory as the easy adb.(c:\)
Make sure you check unknown sources (wont install if you dont) and adb debugging in setting.applications.
Then do these steps.

Code: 
cd c:\
adb shell 
chmod 777 /data/local/tmp  <---might not need to do this.  
adb install [COLOR=Red]Yourappname[/COLOR].apk
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As for the odex file. I thought the installation process created a new one for you. Am I wrong about that?
 
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