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[Q] Reinstall HTC Sense stock apps

Hello,
I've removed the Gallery app (com.htc.album.apk) using the Titanium backup 'cause I wanted to replace it with another one. I do have the backup, but when I do a restore it just does the circle with restore in progress forever. Is there a way to restore the Gallery?
The only reason why I want to restore is that when I use the HTC Sense apps which cooperate with Gallery (for example the Camera), when I want to see the photos the apps crash - I thought it would be possible to choose another app like QuickPic for this photo browsing, but apparently not. Therefore I would be very grateful if somebody knows how to restore the app.
The phone has s-off and is rooted.
Thank you very much.

SOLUTION
OK, I've found a way how to do it, so just want to share with others, in case anybody gets into the same kinda trouble as I did ;-)
The steps:
1. Download the zipped RUU of the stock ROM and extract the APK and ODEX files of the app you want to restore (HTCAlbum.apk and HTCAlbum.odex in my case)
2. Using Root Explorer (or some other tool that can write into /system/app) copy the apk and odex files into it.
3. Again using the same tool set the permissions of the 2 files to rw-r--r-- and set the owner and group to 0 - root (both user and group)
4. What I did now was try to Install the apk in the /system/app, but it failed, so probably this step is not needed - just put it here in order to reproduce exactly all steps.
5. Reboot the phone -> after the reboot the app should appear in the app drawer and all HTC stock apps now work with using the Gallery.
Please if you try this method, write down your comment, whether you succeeded or not.
Cheers and good luck...

Didn't work for me. Tried apk and odex gallery from newest ruu.

I also accidentally removed the Gallery (com.htc.album.apk), and I've found a way out to do it.
First to do :
> Install the latest Java JDK.
> Install HTC Sync & drivers.
> Install the Android SDK.
> Open SDK Manager after installing the Android SDK successfully.
> Install every 'Available Packages' in SDK Manager.
> Edit 'Path' in Environmental Variables and put this behind the line
Code:
;C:\android-sdk-windows\platform-tools
> Enable USB Debugging on your HTC.
And after all this above..
1 -Connect your Wildfire to the PC.
2 -Reboot into CWM Recovery.
3 -Go to Mounts and Storage.
4 -Select Mount /system.
Then use adb :
Oh and make sure the HTCAlbum.apk is in the same map as adb.exe
Code:
adb push HTCAlbum.apk /system/app
-MAKE SURE YOUR DEVICE IS S-OFF- Otherwise it won't work.

Solar_ said:
MAKE SURE YOUR DEVICE IS S-OFF- Otherwise it won't work.
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This doesn't need S-OFF. Just a Custom Recovery like Clockworkmod.

rocky7x said:
OK, I've found a way how to do it, so just want to share with others, in case anybody gets into the same kinda trouble as I did
The steps:
1. Download the zipped RUU of the stock ROM and extract the APK and ODEX files of the app you want to restore (HTCAlbum.apk and HTCAlbum.odex in my case)
2. Using Root Explorer (or some other tool that can write into /system/app) copy the apk and odex files into it.
3. Again using the same tool set the permissions of the 2 files to rw-r--r-- and set the owner and group to 0 - root (both user and group)
4. What I did now was try to Install the apk in the /system/app, but it failed, so probably this step is not needed - just put it here in order to reproduce exactly all steps.
5. Reboot the phone -> after the reboot the app should appear in the app drawer and all HTC stock apps now work with using the Gallery.
Please if you try this method, write down your comment, whether you succeeded or not.
Cheers and good luck...
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It worked! Thank you:good:

[How-To]N930T - Root, Mods, Everything Working - 9/29/16 - Updated to PI4 System.img

Here it is. Full T-mobile With root, wifi calling, bluetooth and volte all working - since this is t-mobile based all bands should work as well
Updated to use API4 System Image and API4 Modem - MyMods has also been updated for the API4 System - Whatever you do DO NOT FLASH the API4 BL file. you will be Stuck on the new firmware without root if you do this as you cannot go back
To Avoid Repeat Questons. READ! READ IT AGAIN! and then READ it once more! if you do not Understand any part of this. Do Not Continue!!!
This Guide assumes you have some basic knowledge and is for advanced users!!!!!!!!
This Guide also Assumes you have an sdcard inserted in your phone(however some of you may not and this will not work.)
i will post an update to this guide when we have a method working for those of you with no extsdcard
Read this entire post before doing anything to avoid issues and FOLLOW Directions - if you don't things will not work right.
Note! if at anytime during the following steps you see the samsung boot animation before step 11. start over cause you screwed up!
Step 1. download the following files
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24651430732237653 bbx.rar
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=457084094631641263 API4 system.rar
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24686680535467223 T-mobile APGC Bootloader
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=529152257862665245 T-mobile API4 Modem
Step 2. extract system.rar and bbx.rar and then copy system.img and bbx to your extsdcard(the sdcard you inserted into your phone)
Step 3. odin sprint userdebug firmware available here. http://forum.xda-developers.com/sprint-note-7/how-to/root-super-leaky-bros-sprint-galaxy-t3447202
Step 4. Directly after odin is done with the sprint file you will immidiatly be presented with an update screen
Step 4a when this process of erasing your phone is finished it will reboot(this is the point you want to do the next step)
Step 4b. press and hold power, home and vol up to enter recovery
Step 4c If you see the samsung boot animation. you did NOT do this right and i would suggest you start over
Step 5. open a command prompt in your adb folder and do the following steps 1 at a time(these are case sensative)
Step 5a. adb shell
Step 5b. su
Step 5c. setenforce 0
Step 5d. export PATH=$PATH:/sbin
Step 5e. mount -o remount,rw /
Step 5f. on your phone, go to apply update from sdcard(this will mount your extsdcard as /sdcard and you should see the system.img file and the bbx file) do not select anything, go back to adb and continue(it is not a big deal if those files don't show. we just needed the extsdcard mounted as sdcard - the files exist, just continue to the next step)
Step 5g. cp /sdcard/bbx /sbin/bbx
Step 5h. chmod 777 /sbin/bbx
Step 5i. cd /sbin
Step 5j. ./bbx --install /sbin
Step 5k. umount -l /system
Step 5l. /sbin/dd if=/sdcard/system.img of=/dev/block/platform/soc/624000.ufshc/by-name/system
Note. you will see a blinking cursor. just be patient
Step 7. when it is done you will see something similar to this
11161600+0 records in
11161600+0 records out
5714739200 bytes (5.3GB) copied, 268.668086 seconds, 20.3MB/s
Step 8. if all went well you should be at your prompt and not in adb anymore
Step 9. from your command prompt simply type
Step 9a. adb reboot bootloader
Note! - if you still have odin open and the sprint file in the ap box make sure you uncheck it so it doesn't reodin the sprint firmware
Step 10. open odin and click the bl button and select this file - BL_N930TUVU1APGC_CL8706614_QB10376889_REV00_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5
Step 10b. now click the cp button and select this file - CP_N930TUVU2API4_CL9115549_QB10937257_REV00_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5
Step 10c. now click start. it will reboot when done let it fully boot this time.
Step 11. once booted and you have setup your phone, we need to add the root files or supersu as most of you know it
Note! pertaining to Step 12. these instructions were taken Explicitly from @freeza thread which is listed in step 3
Step 12. Now we need to add supersu and the needed files for it to work
Step 12a. download this file - https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24651430732236679
Step 12b. Extract the sun7 file to your adb folder making sure the files are in a folder called sun7(mine looks like this - c:/adb/sun7 and contains 4 files)
Step 12c. Open a command prompt where your ADB executable and sun7 folder are.
Step 12d. adb shell
Step 12e. su - Note! if your adb prompot changes from a $ to #(you are good and have root access)
Step 12f. type exit twice to get back to the command prompt. - Your Phone should be fully booted when you do this
Step 12g. adb push sun7 /data/local/tmp/su
Step 12h. adb shell chmod 0777 /data/local/tmp/su/*
Step 12i. adb shell
Step 12j. cd data/local/tmp/su
Step 12k. su
Step 12l. ./root.sh - Note. this command begins with a . do not leave it out
Step 12m. Your Phone will now reboot
Step 13. when booted back up go to playstore and install busybox on rails or a similar app and install busybox to /system/xbin(if your given an option of where to install it)
Step 14. Thats Pretty Much it. install any additions i have included if you like. most of all enjoy it
Additional Notes!
If for any reason you do a factory reset. you will break root and need to redo this method to get it back
If you use shealth do not update it or allow playstore or galaxy appstore to auto update it or it will break it
If you plan on running the debloat/deknox file you will need to disable auto updates in google playstore as soon as you finish the setup wizard or you will be uninstalling the apps that managed to update
Note! Keep in mind that i remove alot of things(ie. allshare, knox, gear manager, game manager, tmo apps, google apps, facebook and alot of other things) if you need any of what i remove, you can simply open the zip and go to META-INF/com/google/android and open the following file "updater-script" in notepad++(do not open it with windows notepad as it will screw up the formatting on the entrys) you will see a whole bunch of lines that begin with delete_recursive, remove the lines with names of the apps you do not want removed. most of this stuff is self explanatory by it's name as to what it is and should be very easy to figure out. when done editing the file, save it. and flash the updated zip in flashfire. it's as simple as that.
Additional Files for those that want them(these are all flashed via flashfire)
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=385035244224381428 my modifications zip API4 Version(very minor mods to statusbar and a few other added features)
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24686680535467932 debloat/deknox zip - Updated with remaining t-mo apps i missed initially
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24651430732237106 beats audio installer(this is a blue themed version done by me)
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24651430732237109 Dolby Atmos Installer
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24651430732237107 Viper4Android Installer
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24651430732237108 selinuxmodechanger.apk so you can set kernel to permissive for viper(this is an apk. just install it from your sdcard)
My Mods Contains the Following Modifications
3minit battery
battery bar - option is in rom control
potato clock
loud volume warning - toggle to disable or enable this via rom control
network speed on statusbar - option in rom control
aokp rambar in recents
added some additional toggles
ability to move the wifi and signal bar indicator to the left or right side via a toggle in rom control
a few csc tweaks
Applock Added - Thanks @TEKHD
FOLLOW Directions - if you don't things will not work right.
thank you to the following:
@freeza - for posting the original userdebug file
@ted77usa - for testing
@bajasur - for the initial idea which ultimately led to this
@Surge1223 - for the busybox installer and the adb help and android commands that make this work
@galaxyuser88 - for testing this and pointing out some flaws
@Hashcode - for inspiration
and anyone i missed
this was a complete collaboration and is only available because of those mentioned so be sure to give them thanks
Big Thanks to @galaxyuser88 for testing the mods for me as i can't

for those that don't like PI4 update. heres the original PGC files
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24686680535467933 - PGC mods
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24651430732237809 - PGC system.img
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24686680535467224 - PGC CP File(modem)
method is the same, just use these files instead of the updated pi4 files

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Ok here it is: Xposed still works with this new root method, Only one catch, you have to install this before you install any of @OvrDriVE Mods.
If you plan on using Xposed then do not install @OvrDriVE my modifications zip as this will crash your systemui.apk.
As with any custom rom's, root, add-on's, you assume all risks with modding your phone. You have been warned.
Make sure you read all of my directions below, before you start posting errors with the install. Worst case you just have to start over with @OvrDriVE s installation.
Here is the way you can install xposed on your phone after you have root. I in no way have made any files or apks, I am just posting ways you get this loaded on your phone.
Please Thank the devolopers and others that have made all these files and apks possible..
The way to install Xposed framework via FlashFire:
1. Download FlashFire, You can get it from the app store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=eu.chainfire.flash&hl=en
2. Download the Xposed Installer Apk: Xposed installer Apk
3. Download the Xposed Framework zip.<<< this is the file that you will be flashing via FlashFire: Xposed Framework.zip
4. Once you have all the files downloaded onto you computer/phone: you are ready to start. If you have'nt all ready copied all the files to your phone storage, do so now. If you did then you can move on to the #5.
5. Open FlashFire on your phone. Once it is loaded and open, click on circle with + button on the bottom right of the screen.
Then Click on Flash ZIP or OTA button.
Now select the xposed framework zip that you downloaded from #3.
Next you click the check mark on the top right of
the screen( do not change any of boxes on the left of the screen.<<< You Have Been Warned!!!!! .
Next scroll to the bottom of the screen and click the left button (flash button w the lighting bolt)
Sit back and watch FlashFire do its magic..
6. After #5 completes, you can now install the xposed installer apk from #2. Once installed open and check framework in the app and you should have this : Xposed framework version 86.1 (custom build by wanam / 2016709 is active.
7. Now go to Download in the xposed installer and download: XTouchWiz 1.1.2 or Wanam Xposed 1.3.0 Made for Samsung Android 5 and 6 Roms by Wanam. You can also download Firefds kit 1.0.5.1 by firefds <<<<< this is just a modified version of XTouchWiz with more stuff added to it.. This works as well on samsung note 7 root method.
8. Once you downloaded it, installed it, then go into the Xposed installer app- modules- you select the the app in #7 by placing a checkmark in the box on the right to activiate the modules.
9. Reboot your phone to activate the module.
10. Enjoy your efforts and customizing your phone:
If you some reason you want to uninstall xposed : flash this:xposed-uninstaller-20160211.zip

Awesome.....finally[emoji106]
Video tutorial could be found in here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=68831392..... make sure to download correct modified system.rar for your specific carrier.
https://youtu.be/Oi-tuA_EIxA
*TwisT3DroiD_N930T*

Thank you!!!!
Sent from my SM-N930T using Tapatalk

OvrDriVE said:
Ok all here it is. root, with wifi calling and volte along with a few modifications
1. Follow the guide here skipping the root method for now- http://forum.xda-developers.com/sprint-note-7/how-to/root-super-leaky-bros-sprint-galaxy-t3447202
2. go through setup. add your google account but do not setup samsung account(you'll do this later)
3. once at the homescreen, open google playstore and go to settings and set it to not auto update apps(you can change this back later)(this is to prevent apps from auto updateing as i will be removing most of them)
4. now do the supersu install as instructed in the sprint post
5. once booted back up, open playstore and install flashfire
6. once flashfire is installed flash this zip
7. https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24651430732237438 - note7update.zip
8. once booted back up. open themes and add your samsung account info.
9. exit themes and open galaxy apps and update all available apps(they should install without errors)
10. you can skip this if you want - install supersu2.77 apk
11. https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24686680535467222 - superuser 2.77
12. when done. open shealth. and go through it's setup. when done flash this file - if you don't setup shealth it will not work once we remove knox.
13. https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24686680535467219 - knox remover
14. when booted back up. go to your apn settings and reset it to default and then select the t-mo apn
15. boot download mode
16. and odin t-mo cp file only - This will flash the t-mo Modem
17. https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24686680535467224 - t-mo cp odin file
18. once booted up, enable airplane mode, then enable wifi and wifi calling should turn itself on.
19. everything should work fine
20. if by chance you get a wifi calling error 0082 just enable airplane mode then enable wifi and it will fix itself
heres a few Extra Files for those that may want them
here is a beats audio installer
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24651430732237106 - beats
here is dolby atmos installer
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24651430732237109 - dolby atmos
and here is viper4android installer
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24651430732237107 - viper4android
and here is selinuxmodechanger to set kernel to permissive
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24651430732237108 - selinux mode changer
all 3 audio mods fully work together. make sure you have permissive set or they won't work
enjoy
the mods included are battery bar, 3minit battery, potato clock, network speed statusbar mod, 5 way reboot, ability to toggle wifi/data on the left or right, and a few other mods. it debloats the rom as well.
FOLLOW Directions - if you don't things will not work right.
thank you to @jovy23 for the wifi calling files. and a great big thanks to all those who tested this. and a great big ty to @freeza for posting the original userdebug file
also ty to anyone i missed
i know this isn't a proper post and i will fix it later
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Wow nice job man!

FTW
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Nice job man! :good:

Thanks!

Samsung Pay
Does this still make Samsung pay not work or any other NFC payment types?

freeza said:
Wow nice job man!
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nah. thats all you guys man. you guys deserve the credit. i just did a few mods and wrote out the install instructions.

batsup606 said:
Does this still make Samsung pay not work or any other NFC payment types?
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keep in mind that once you root no payment method will work. however as this does not trip the knox counter. you can odin stock t-mo firmware and samsung pay and android pay will work just fine. you can't have it both ways unfortunately. it's either or

!!!!!!!!

If you guys want Samsung pay....u need to stay stock and use disabler package pro to debloat and like @OvrDriVE said we can't have it all ....either or we gotta give up something. .... but with this breakthrough with root from @freeza.... now WiFi calling and volte work.... we are moving in good direction .... until we all get new note 7 replacement phone in couple week..... happy Labor days guys for people in US.
Sent from my SM-N920T using Tapatalk

OvrDriVE said:
keep in mind that once you root no payment method will work. however as this does not trip the knox counter. you can odin stock t-mo firmware and samsung pay and android pay will work just fine. you can't have it both ways unfortunately. it's either or
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Ah okay thanks! and do you know if the Bluetooth issues still occur?

I am going to watxh this topic. I know alot of work is going on however i want to see how stable it is before i do anything. I can wait no problem. i know we have been hitting roadblocks and until we have an official root method I am perfectly fine without for now... To all the Devs great job now we wait and see if penetration testing and users can do this method of root. Thank you all for your time and hard work!
Ice.
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OvrDriVE said:
keep in mind that once you root no payment method will work. however as this does not trip the knox counter. you can odin stock t-mo firmware and samsung pay and android pay will work just fine. you can't have it both ways unfortunately. it's either or
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Great job on this and all the other developers who finally got android development this far for us!
Also has anyone tried chainfire's suhide app to see if samsung pay or android pay will work even while being rooted?

batsup606 said:
Ah okay thanks! and do you know if the Bluetooth issues still occur?
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i do believe the issue still exist. i havn't tryed replacing the etc folder yet to see if it fixs it or not
you can connect but once disconnected you have to unpair the device and repair it for it to work.

Pixel Look Alike Setup Guide Galaxy S7

I AM NOT A DEVELOPER, I in no way claim to have made any of this myself, I'm just here to say how I manage to get as close to having Pixel software on my Galaxy S7 G930V as possible.
Basically I'll divide this into three main areas. ROM, Add-on Mods, and Apps.
Read All the way through before starting so as to not miss anything.
Also the add-on mods are installed at the same time as the ROM. That way you keep safety net and what not.
Lets start with the ROM, I am using Ufirm_QE2_Hybrid_Nougat_Rom_FlashFire_Install Status Official For VZW S7FLAT by CVertigo1 / jrkruse
jrkruse said:
Latest Ufirm QE2 Nougat Firmware For The S7 Flat Only
This well give you a Customizable NonRooted Rom that uses stock boot.img not the eng boot image so there is no lag and it will pass safetynet checks and samsung pay will work
Give this guy @umaro some thanks he worked on this until it became reality even when I gave up​
These first 2 step must be done first unless you are on my previous version of this rom or my carrier specific rom that do not have root or if your unsure just do this first
This Will Wipe Your Phone
1. Unzip UFIRM_G930_Odin_Firmware.zip and flash all files in odin
2. Go through setup ignore invalid sim message and skip adding accounts
3. Go to Step 3 Below
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To Flash Files in Odin simply launch Odin (Downloads later)
click on each button (Labeled BL, AP, etc.) and select their respective files that were extracted from the archive.
Each respective file's label has each corresponding label. (AP at the beginning of the file name, means put it in AP slot)
Then boot phone into download mode, press home, download, and volume down keys all simultaneously.
Connect it to computer and press the begin button in Odin.
jrkruse said:
If you are on one of my previous version of this rom or my carrier specific rom
1. Unzip UFIRM_G930_Odin_Firmware.zip
2. Use odin to flash BL and CP
3. Unzip ADB_Root_G930U_QE2Files.zip
4. Flash EngBoot image with odin
5. Root Phone. I'm not going to have half a page about rooting there is an entire rooting thread here. The Eng Boot.img can be found in the UFIRM_QD2_Modified_Nougat_Firmware Folder
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Rooting is very simple for this phone once the Eng Kernel has been flashed.
Here is @jrkruse's Guide:
jrkruse said:
This Root Method For S7 Nougat
Nougat_S7_Root_2_82_All_Carriers_V2.zip Includes Fingerprint Fix [Latest Verison]
Nougat_S7_Root_2_81_All_Carriers_V2.zip Includes Fingerprint Fix
Nougat_S7_Root_2_79_All.zip For Ufirm Includes Fingerprint Fix
Download Nougat Eng Boot.img Flash in odin
S7_SU_2_79_Root_Unroot_WO_Tweaks_V3.zip Old method
S7_VOLTE_ICON_FIX_ALL_VARIANTS.zip
HotSpot_Fix_VZW_QA2.zip
HotSpot_Fix_VZW_QA4.zip
HotSpot_Fix_VZW_QC5.zip
HotSpot_Fix_VZW_QC9.zip
HotSpot_Fix_VZW_QF2.zip
Directions:
1. Shut off the phone and boot into download mode (volume down, home, and power). Use Odin And Flash Nougat_S7_Edge_EngBoot.tar.md5 In AP Slot
2. When the phone reboots, plug in phone to computer unlock developer options and enable USB debugging and Disable Verify Apps Over USB.
3. Unzip the Nougat_S7_Root_2_82_All_Carriers_V2.zip and run root.bat from your PC. If you Have Windows 10 from inside the Nougat_S7_Root_2_82_All_Carriers_V2 folder you may need press and hold shift and right click and click open command window here from the dialog box then in command prompt type name of the root bat you want to run and hit enter
4. This will install root when done phone will reboot
5. The process wipes dalvik cache so it will take a few minutes to reboot
6. If having problems getting Grant SuperSU dialog to come up you can delete the SuperSU app and root will be granted instantly to all root request
Give phone a few min to settle open developer options set animation scales .05 and others to .05
@JUSMEJOSE for Eng Boot.img
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6. Unzip FlashFire_Flashable_G930UFirmware.zip
7. Copy AP_FlashFire_Only_G930U_QE2_Firmware.tar.md5 to your phone
8. Copy UFirm_Multi_Carrier_Hybrid_NoNaMe_PS_BS_Free_G930U_QE2_V2.zip to your phone
9. Open FlashFire and click Add Zip and choose UFirm_Multi_Carrier_Hybrid_NoNaMe_PS_BS_Free_G930U_QE2_V2.zip make sure to check mount system
10. Now in FlashFire click Add Firmware and choose AP_FlashFire_Only_G930U_QE2_Firmware.tar.md5 select all the partitions
11. Make sure Inject SuperSu is not selected
12. Click Add Wipe and choose Wipe Dalvik Cache and Cache and choose Format Cache Also select wipe SuperSU image. Make sure wipe is at end of flash sequence. The sequence should be AP file first then Zip second and Wipe cache last
13. Now Choose Flash
14. Phone will take Up to 20 minutes to boot
15. Reflashing Zip Will Require Flashing The AP File In FlashFire At The Same Time
16. Do not use Package Disabler Pro if you Choose NoNaMe mods in Aroma[/B]
MODS- (NoNaMeRomControl)
3minitbattery
Speed meter
Status bar mods
Center clock
Wifi/signal bar mods
Color change icon mod
Custom backgrounds
Notification drop-down
Incallui background
Gif in notification drop-down
Change/remove carrier names
And much more...
THANKS AND CREDITS
@jds3118 for testing and providing files and bootlooping his phone countless times for me
Gharrington for his awesome 3minitbattery mod...
NoNaMe rom development team for their incredible mods and rom control app...
@malbert16442 for his black themes
Xda for all the great guides to accomplish this...
Kernel source
RomControl Source
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Options I selected in Aroma:
Verizon Stock
NoName System UI Mods
Open Source Ad Blocking
Pixel Boot Animation
Manual Debloat
Removed Every thing except Samsung TTS and Samsung Gallary / Camera (you can remove if you prefer to use google camera, DO NOT REMOVE if you plan on using zero camera.)
I don't use the google camera because on my S7 the video records the audio out of sync with the video, I haven't figured out how to fix it. but zero camera allows me to use Photos app instead of gallary so.... yea. (Requires a purchase of the root app for alt gallery)
That's about it for the ROM install.
**note these were installed in FlashFire with the ROM so as to pass safty net.
Now here are the add-on mods I used:
Open-GApps - to get pixel icons, and connectivity service
Android 8 Emojis
iYTB Vanced (Modded YouTube)
Google Lens
Zero Camera Mod
Copy those mods onto internal storage with the ROM install and add them into FlashFire during the ROM install. Place them after the ROM zip, but before the Format Cache / Wipe System less Super SU.
Files To Download ROM / Add-on Mods
ODIN:
Odin.zip
ADB Root Files:
ADB_Root_G930U_QE2Files.zip
ODIN Firmware:
UFIRM_G930_Odin_Firmware.zip
FlashFire Flashable AP:
FlashFire_Flashable_G930UFirmware.zip
ROM installer:
UFirm_Multi_Carrier_Hybrid_NoNaMe_PS_BS_Free_G930U_QE2_V2.zip
ADB Setup:
adb-setup-1.4.3.exe
Open GApps:
http://opengapps.org/
iYTB / Android O emojis / Google Lens (Mirrored into one download for simplicity sake alt donwloads listed later):
Flashables.zip
Zero Camera Mod:
Thread Here
Next is apps
Pixel 2 Wallpapers -
Buttons remapper - get material button layout
Nova - get a better pixel launcher
ForceDoze - bettery battery life
SystemUI Tuner
Pixel 2 Wallpapers:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/apps-games/port-live-earth-wallpapers-t3481640
All are on google play except for Pixel 2 Wallpapers at the moment of me typing this.
You will need to grant Force Doze and SystemUI Tuner ADB permissions using a command prompt on windows.
Comands:
SystemUI Tuner:
adb shell pm grant com.zacharee1.systemuituner android.permission.WRITE_SECURE_SETTINGS
adb shell pm grant com.zacharee1.systemuituner android.permission.DUMP
ForceDoze:
adb -d shell pm grant com.suyashsrijan.forcedoze android.permission.WRITE_SECURE_SETTINGS
adb -d shell pm grant com.suyashsrijan.forcedoze android.permission.DUMP
And thats it!
Original Authors / Threads
@jrkruse / @CVertigo1 (AWESOME ROM)
Thread
@Master_T / @ZaneZam (iYTB)
Thread
@ZeevoX (Google Lens)
Thread
@Winb33 (Android O Emojis)
Thread
@zeroprobe (Zero Camera Mod)
Thread
@Pranav Pandey (Pixel Wallpapers)
Thread
ANY OTHER Developer who I did not list
THANKS A TON DEVS!!!! :good: :laugh: :good:
Let me know if anybody has anything else they have done to get this close!

I appreciate you putting all the links and mods into the same place. I have never flashed using FlashFire before (on a G930V) and this was an excellent guide for me.
My only trip up was I didn't understand the language about Camera/Google Camera/Zero Camera Mod and I tried installing the zero mod while debloating the camera off. So I will have to go back and do that.
I skipped the "flashables" youtube, emoji, lens but may end up going back for those.
Thanks again.

Update: I found a cool way to have the new Google now page in the launcher.
Launcher App:
First is the actual app. Typicaly I would just say use Nova but on the pixel launcher the Google Now page looks different than on other third party apps. I wanted this look, so here is how I found a way to get that new Google Now pag to appear on other launchers.
Step one, if you installed Google lens mod, you should be able to get the pixel launcher from the play store, if not get it from XDA labs or APK mirror. Set Google. Set it as your default launcher. Next you will need any third party launcher and Tasker. I'm using Lawn chair Launcher. (On Google play). Use button mapper pro to map pressing the home button to launch third party app. Go into Tasker and make a task, so that whenever Google pixel launcher is launched, open third party launcher. As long as the pixel launcher is set as your default, the new Google now page will appear in apps like Nova and action launcher.

I'm *loving* this so far. Thanks to you and the devs that have worked on each stage of this.
I'm doing:
Verizon Stock
No UI Mods
No Ad Blocking
Pixel Animation
"PlayStore" Edition (not BS free, not manual)
Flashing GApps
Flashing Emoji
My only issue is like you described with the camera. It was working initially and then it updated and the update is causing problems. Also, the double home button launch doesn't work without a 3rd party app (and with screen off with no root).
So I can either figure out a way to always ignore camera app update and use a 3rd party app for launch (screen on only)
or
Will the S8 camera option include the gallery app and not be cleared by the "PlayStore" option?

MCrly7 said:
I'm *loving* this so far. Thanks to you and the devs that have worked on each stage of this.
I'm doing:
Verizon Stock
No UI Mods
No Ad Blocking
Pixel Animation
"PlayStore" Edition (not BS free, not manual)
Flashing GApps
Flashing Emoji
My only issue is like you described with the camera. It was working initially and then it updated and the update is causing problems. Also, the double home button launch doesn't work without a 3rd party app (and with screen off with no root).
So I can either figure out a way to always ignore camera app update and use a 3rd party app for launch (screen on only)
or
Will the S8 camera option include the gallery app and not be cleared by the "PlayStore" option?
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I believe so, however I don't know, this would be a better question to ask in the ROM's Thread. the link is in the OP

It says you flashed open gapps, does it just re write over existing gapps with no problems

Lenovo TB-7504F/X. No way to unlock bootloader and root yet?

Hope I created new thread in right path. As by title, I found nothing about this 7'' tablet . I tried to unlock the bootloader with the command:
fastboot oem unlock-go
but it returns:
failed (remote: unknown command)
Meanwhile, I found nothing about a TWRP for this device. Are there chances that something will be developed? Is it a question of time? Thanks in advance.

i have the same problem. No one help us?

im trying to root mine so i can get the proximity sensor locked. I am building a tablet install in my RX8, using this tablet. However as soon as I pop it in the housing the screen has a mind of its own, sometimes it works sometimes it makes me want to smash it up

Systemlessly Root Lenovo Tab 4 7 TB-7504X
Hello all!!?
Here I will guide you to root Lenovo Tab 4 7 TB-7504X with the chipset MT8735B and Android version 7.0 that also systemlessly!! So let's get tuned into the Step by Step Guide...?
Firstly, I am not responsible for any kind of demage caused to your phone!!
Actually there are two methords of doing so...
Moving on to first one (Simplest),
You need to download latest version of MTK Easy Su v1.0.6 and the Magisk Manager specifically v7.1.1 I will provide link for both of them below...
Install both of them...
Now Firstly open the MTK Easy Su apk and just tap on 'Activate Bootless Root' if it says 'Exit value 0' in the Log section that means you have Root access on your phone...
Note:- Don't try to update Magisk or Magisk Masnager or Set environment for modules to work properly in Magisk Manager, else you will brick your phone
- Don't update Magisk Manager Directly from the apk
- The following process is done on lock bootloader so be carefull.
- You will have to Open the MTK Easy Su apk and tap on 'Activate Bootless Root' each and every time you Reboot your phone...
Pros:-
- Systemless Root
Cons:-
-Will not be able to Update Magisk Manager or Migisk itself
- Will not be able to install Magisk Modules
Second Method:-
For this to work on your phone you need couple of apks and Files...I will provide all the links at the end of this post...
Again, I am not responsible for any kind of demage caused to your phone!!
- Firstly, You need to download an apk named 'init.d Scripts Support' and also need to know your phone's architecture i.e 32 bit or 64 bit if you don't know just download any apk like CPU-Z or anything like that and note your phone's architecture...
- Now, you need to create an folder named 'init.d' in your phone's internal storage and again create another folder named 'bin' inside the 'init.d' folder
Now, you need to move some files in these folders to gain Root access...So let's move on...
- Firstly, Unzip all the Files...
- Open folder named 'magisk-boot' and copy the file named 'magisk-boot.sh' and paste it in 'init.d' folder
- Moving on to next file, then open folder named 'mtk-su_r22' then open the folder based on your phone's architecture i.e 'arm' or 'arm64' (For 32 bit architecture open 'arm' & For 64 bit architecture open 'arm64') and copy the file named 'mtk-su' and just paste the file inside the 'bin' folder of 'init.d' folder
- Moving on to last file to copy, open the folder named 'Magisk-20.4', then open folder named 'arm' there you will find 3 files here, we are just conserned about 2 files named 'magiskinit' & 'magiskinit64'. Just copy one of the two files based on your architecture (If 32 bit then copy 'magiskinit' & if 64 bit just copy 'magiskinit64') and paste it in 'bin' folder of 'init.d' folder. The one who have 64 bit architecture need to make a small change in the file 'magiskinit64' we just copied to 'bin' folder. Just rename the file and remove '64' written behind the file name.
Now your 90% of work has been completed!!
Now install the latest version of 'Magisk Manager' currently v7.5.1 is the latest.
- Now open 'init.d scripts support' apk and check the 'Run scripts at boot time' option.
- Then set 'Execution delay' to 'No delay'
- Now tap on 'Selected folder' and just locate the 'init.d' folder and select it.
Note:- Please let be the option 'Try to acquire root privileges' Uncheked!!
Lastly Reboot your phone and after Rebooting open the 'init.d scripts support' apk and just tap on 'Run scripts now' it will show 1 File selected and then it will Show 1 File Executed'!!
Then just tap 'Show last execution results' (You may need to watch an add every 24 hours) and if it shows 'client: launching new main daemon process' at the very least of the execution results...Congratulations!! Now you have got Systemless Root on your Lenovo Tab 7 TB-7504X successfully!!
Note:-
- Don't Mess around things you don't know on a locked bootloader or you would brick your device
- Don't update Magisk via the apk itself
- Be Carefull while installing Magisk Madules on a locked bootloader
- You will have to Run the init.d scripts support apk each and every time you reboot your phone to have root access enabled
You can search on YouTube for 'How to root Lenovo Tab 7 TB-7504X' (Second Method) the video is recently made by me
Channel's Name:- Tricky Everything
Sorry For the poor video and audio quality
If You Like the video please Like,Share, Subscribe and Comment...
Important Note:-
You can update the files Needed to have root access (basically Magisk itself) just be sure to place the correct file in the correct location and with the correct name!!
Files Needed to Root (First Method):-
MTK Easy Su v1.0.6 apk
Magisk Manager v7.1.1 apk
Files Needed (Second Method):-
MTK su_r22.zip (latest version)
Latest Magisk-boot.zip
Magisk-20.4.zip
Magisk Manager-v7.5.1 apk

RidhamSai said:
Systemlessly Root Lenovo Tab 4 7 TB-7504X
Hello all!!?
Here I will guide you to root Lenovo Tab 4 7 TB-7504X with the chipset MT8735B and Android version 7.0 that also systemlessly!! So let's get tuned into the Step by Step Guide...?
Firstly, I am not responsible for any kind of demage caused to your phone!!
Actually there are two methords of doing so...
Moving on to first one (Simplest),
You need to download latest version of MTK Easy Su v1.0.6 and the Magisk Manager specifically v7.1.1 I will provide link for both of them below...
Install both of them...
Now Firstly open the MTK Easy Su apk and just tap on 'Activate Bootless Root' if it says 'Exit value 0' in the Log section that means you have Root access on your phone...
Note:- Don't try to update Magisk or Magisk Masnager or Set environment for modules to work properly in Magisk Manager, else you will brick your phone
- Don't update Magisk Manager Directly from the apk
- The following process is done on lock bootloader so be carefull.
- You will have to Open the MTK Easy Su apk and tap on 'Activate Bootless Root' each and every time you Reboot your phone...
Pros:-
- Systemless Root
Cons:-
-Will not be able to Update Magisk Manager or Migisk itself
- Will not be able to install Magisk Modules
Second Method:-
For this to work on your phone you need couple of apks and Files...I will provide all the links at the end of this post...
Again, I am not responsible for any kind of demage caused to your phone!!
- Firstly, You need to download an apk named 'init.d Scripts Support' and also need to know your phone's architecture i.e 32 bit or 64 bit if you don't know just download any apk like CPU-Z or anything like that and note your phone's architecture...
- Now, you need to create an folder named 'init.d' in your phone's internal storage and again create another folder named 'bin' inside the 'init.d' folder
Now, you need to move some files in these folders to gain Root access...So let's move on...
- Firstly, Unzip all the Files...
- Open folder named 'magisk-boot' and copy the file named 'magisk-boot.sh' and paste it in 'init.d' folder
- Moving on to next file, then open folder named 'mtk-su_r22' then open the folder based on your phone's architecture i.e 'arm' or 'arm64' (For 32 bit architecture open 'arm' & For 64 bit architecture open 'arm64') and copy the file named 'mtk-su' and just paste the file inside the 'bin' folder of 'init.d' folder
- Moving on to last file to copy, open the folder named 'Magisk-20.4', then open folder named 'arm' there you will find 3 files here, we are just conserned about 2 files named 'magiskinit' & 'magiskinit64'. Just copy one of the two files based on your architecture (If 32 bit then copy 'magiskinit' & if 64 bit just copy 'magiskinit64') and paste it in 'bin' folder of 'init.d' folder. The one who have 64 bit architecture need to make a small change in the file 'magiskinit64' we just copied to 'bin' folder. Just rename the file and remove '64' written behind the file name.
Now your 90% of work has been completed!!
Now install the latest version of 'Magisk Manager' currently v7.5.1 is the latest.
- Now open 'init.d scripts support' apk and check the 'Run scripts at boot time' option.
- Then set 'Execution delay' to 'No delay'
- Now tap on 'Selected folder' and just locate the 'init.d' folder and select it.
Note:- Please let be the option 'Try to acquire root privileges' Uncheked!!
Lastly Reboot your phone and after Rebooting open the 'init.d scripts support' apk and just tap on 'Run scripts now' it will show 1 File selected and then it will Show 1 File Executed'!!
Then just tap 'Show last execution results' (You may need to watch an add every 24 hours) and if it shows 'client: launching new main daemon process' at the very least of the execution results...Congratulations!! Now you have got Systemless Root on your Lenovo Tab 7 TB-7504X successfully!!
Note:-
- Don't Mess around things you don't know on a locked bootloader or you would brick your device
- Don't update Magisk via the apk itself
- Be Carefull while installing Magisk Madules on a locked bootloader
- You will have to Run the init.d scripts support apk each and every time you reboot your phone to have root access enabled
You can search on YouTube for 'How to root Lenovo Tab 7 TB-7504X' (Second Method) the video is recently made by me
Channel's Name:- Tricky Everything
Sorry For the poor video and audio quality
If You Like the video please Like,Share, Subscribe and Comment...
Important Note:-
You can update the files Needed to have root access (basically Magisk itself) just be sure to place the correct file in the correct location and with the correct name!!
Files Needed to Root (First Method):-
MTK Easy Su v1.0.6 apk
Magisk Manager v7.1.1 apk
Files Needed (Second Method):-
MTK su_r22.zip (latest version)
Latest Magisk-boot.zip
Magisk-20.4.zip
Magisk Manager-v7.5.1 apk
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Click to collapse
i dont see any link bro

Guide: Remove all google apps and bloat in any android rom (de_goggling lg v30)

PART 1 of 3
Had trouble posting this in XDA, got flagged by the system so the guide is broken into 3 parts.
Attachments are in part 3.
This guide is as detailed as possible so that you won't make the same mistakes I did and won't face the same problems.
Thanks to @xd4d3v and @conbak49 for your help buddies.
[TEXT IN BLUE ARE SPECIFIC TO LG V30]
THIS IS A MUCH SAFER AND EASIER WAY TO DE-GOOGLE / DE-BLOAT ANY ANDROID ROM AND IS WRITTEN SPECIALLY FOR THE LG V30, MIGHT WORK FOR ALL PHONES
AS OF POSTING THIS, I AM ON H930DS OREO ROM BUT THIS PROCESS MIGHT BE APPLICABLE FOR ANY ANDROID ROM, ANY VERSION
YOU NEED TWRP FOR THIS TO WORK. FOR ROOTING AND TWRP PLUS MAGISK RELATED PROCESS, REFER TO OTHER GUIDES ON THE V30/SPECIFIC PHONE XDA THREAD
Preparation
CHECK THAT YOU HAVE DOWNLOADED THE FOLLOWING APPS IN A FOLDER IN YOUR PC/LAPTOP)
(side note : the folder is in your pc because sometimes the phone's internal storage is encrypted and it is best to wipe all user data. We will copy this folder to internal storage after a clean install/factory reset)
A. TITANIUM BACKUP (download v8.3.3 or above from apkmirror.com)
B. Magisk 19+zip
(NOTE: if you followed @TxanMoe and @ChazzMatt 's WTF bootloader exploit for rooting the lg v30, be aware that the magisk.zip in that post is v18, you need magisk v19 for this process, but it is okay as long as you download magisk v19 from from "https://magisk.download/" website AND put it in the folder.
[ FOR THE V30, YOU NEED THESE EXTRA FILES IN THE FOLDER:
C. Encryption Disabler(Disable_Dm-Verity_ForceEncrypt_08.18.2019.zip OR no-verity-opt-encrypt - 6.0_1_.zip(OREO) )
D. LG ROOT CHECKER Disabler(AK3_RCTD_REMOVER.zip OR lg-rctd-disabler-1.0._1.zip(OREO) )
I am on oreo so I have the ones with red OREO, the first .zips are the latest and are probably for pie and oreo both ]
DISCLAIMER:
Although we are completely removing google apps pre-bundled in the stock rom; at the end of this process, you will have a fully functioning Aurora Store . It is the same Play Store side by side without any google trackers, and is from the open source MicroG project, so relax, you will be able to download all apps(Anonymously) including paid apps(with your login) just like you downloaded apps from the play store.
BEFORE WE BEGIN
TWRP will sometimes give a error message in red saying 'unable to mount storage/system'... This often happens if you were previously working on a different storage(OTG/SD card) and TWRP fails to switch storage. If it happens :
Go to MOUNT>STORAGE>SELECT STORAGE MEDIA>INTERNAL MEMORY and try again...it will get fixed.
WARNING:
NEVER EVER START REMOVING SYSTEM APPS WITHOUT BOOTING THE ROM/SYSTEM FOR THE FIRST TIME. SYSTEM WILL CRASH AND A BOOTLOOP WILL BE JUST AROUND THE CORNER.
STEP 1: VERY VERY VERY IMPORTANT
REMOVE YOUR GOOGLE ACCOUNT AND PHONE'S SCREEN LOCK PASSWORDS FROM SETTINGS>ACCOUNTS
DOUBLE CHECK that any google account is removed from settings.
DOUBLE CHECK that ALL FINGERPRINTS/PIN/PASSWORD LOCK METHODS HAVE BEEN REMOVED OR CANCELLED
IF YOU DON'T REMOVE YOUR GOOGLE ACCOUNT, SETUP WON'T COMPLETE WITHOUT GOOGLE APPS. YOU WILL GET ENCRYPTION ERROR AND MANY OTHER PROBLEMS (I learned it the hard way)
REBOOT [IMPORTANT]
STEP 2: IF POSSIBLE HAVE A TWRP FLASHABLE ZIP OF YOUR ROM READY IN THE PC FOLDER
if you don't have a twrp flashable zip for your system, it's ok. It's just a fail-safe method.
(Note: FOR the lgV30 you can download flashable rom zip from https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=76584629&postcount=193 (at the very last of that post under UPDATE H930, US998, H930DS with latest stock firmware TWRP-flashable "ROMs" )
2.1 IF YOU HAVE A USB OTG/SD CARD
COPY THE FOLDER FROM PC TO USB OTG/SD CARD
STEP 3: back up your files from internal storage
It's getting WIPED/FORMATTED. Back up.

PART 2
STEP 4: TWRP AND FULL SYSTEM FORMAT
Disclaimer
We are going to format/factory reset your phone and delete all your data.
4.1 FROM TWRP
(Note: if you have magisk installed, to boot into TWRP simply go to 'Modules' in left plane of Magisk and in right pane inside 'Modules' there is option to 'reboot into recovery')
[ FOR THE LG V30, another method to boot into TWRP via volume down+power button is here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VJF8oTGqohg
HARDWARE KEYS TO BOOT INTO TWRP:
> continue holding volume down and power button (10 sec)
>continue holding for the bootloader warning too
>as soon as LGV30 white logo appears on black background immediately unpress and repress the power button and
>continue holding both buttons
>a screen comes saying all your files will be deleted, press volume down button to YES, then press power button
>the same screen reappears again, press volume down button twice to YES, then press power button
>wait, phone reboots
>the same screen giving warning comes again
>Don't press any buttons
>After a while TWRP starts
4.1.A. PERFORM A FULL FACTORY RESET
In TWRP,
go to WIPE
SELECT ADVANCED WIPE
SELECT: DALVIK / ART CACHE
DATA
INTERNAL STORAGE
CACHE
(NOTE: don't wipe SYSTEM if you don't have flashable rom zip, there won't be any system to boot into)
(NOTE: after factory reset, Magsik must be re-flashed from TWRP, there will be Magisk icon in a firmware with previously Magisk installed, but it won't work)
(NOTE: many android roms now require a encryption disabler, make sure you have that in a flashble zip file for your rom)
SWIPE TO PERFORM ADVANCED WIPE, DON'T REBOOT.
THERE IS NOTHING IN INTERNAL MEMORY NOW
4.1.B FROM SD CARD/OTG
FLASH MAGISK 19+ ZIP
FLASH ENCRYPTION DISABLER ZIP
FLASH LG ROOT CHECK DISABLER ZIP
4.1.C IF YOU DONT HAVE SD CARD/USB OTG
follow STEP 5(not 5.1), after system starts connect phone to PC. copy the folder from PC to phone's internal memory.
COMPLETE STEP 4.1.B
While still in TWRP, go to WIPE and perform the default TWRP wipe then follow step 5 and 5.1 .
Remember this time you are not wiping your internal storage so 4.1.C users need not follow step 6. The copied folder is still there.
STEP 5: LET THE SYSTEM BOOT NORMALLY, DON'T CONNECT TO INTERNET
5.1 After booting up your system, configure settings to your like, manage display size, change your wallpapers etc.. to your liking.
THIS IS THE BASE SYSTEM WHICH WE WILL TAKE A BACKUP OF and which YOU WILL BE CONSTANTLY RESTORING VIA TWRP SHOULD ANYTHING GO WRONG.
5.2 ONLY FOR LG PHONES
LG Apps like HIFI Recorder and Smartdoctor have a Terms of use Screen before using that app for the first time. Removing google apps makes the terms of use app crash and consequently app like HIFI Recorder refuse to start. This is possible to bypass by the following method:
After step 5, open all Lg apps that you want to use like Hifi Recorder, Lg health etc and accept the terms and conditions. Once that is done; you can even remove those EULA app, Terms and conditions app...
I believe this is due to the lack of webview which gets removed along with 'Android System Webview'.
However, by the end of this post we will have a fully working, trackers and AD free Bromite webview.
STEP 6: MAKE SURE EVERYTHING IS FINE, COPY THE FOLDER FROM PC TO INTERNAL MEMORY/SD CARD/USB OTG AND REBOOT PHONE
STEP 7: BACKING UP YOUR SYSTEM IMAGE IN TWRP
After rebooting, reboot into TWRP via Magisk.
WHEN YOU START DELETING SYSTEM APPS, SYSTEM MIGHT NOT BOOT, GET STUCK IN A BOOT LOOP, HANG INFINITELY ETC. , IT TOOK ME 15+ SYSTEM RE-INSTALLS TO GET A WORKING LIST OF REMOVABLE APPS WITHOUT GETTING CAUGHT IN A BOOT LOOP.
RE-INSTALLING SYSTEM FROM A FLASHABLE ZIP IF ANYTHING GOES WRONG IS A LENGTHY, TEDIOUS PROCESS AND YOU WILL HAVE TO REPEAT EVERYTHING DONE TILL NOW.
TO MAKE RE-INSTALLING SYSTEM EASIER FOR YOU, YOU ARE GOING TO TAKE A COMPLETE SYSTEM IMAGE FROM A CLEAN INSTALL, THIS PROCESS IS IMPORTANT
In TWRP , go into BACKUP
Excluding 'SYSTEM IMAGE' back up everything to internal storage/SD, it only takes up a few minutes.
YOU NOW HAVE A COMPLETE MIRROR IMAGE OF YOUR SYSTEM. IF ANYTHING GOES WRONG AFTER REMOVING ANY APP, IT LITERALLY TAKES ONLY 2 MINUTES TO GET YOUR SYSTEM UP AND RUNNING FROM THE BACKUP.
STEP 8: REBOOT
STEP 9: INSTALL TITANIUM BACKUP,ALLOW ROOT ACCESS
STEP 10: FIND A LIST OF UN-INSTALLABLE GOOGLE APPS.
Personally, I think the easiest way is to download a FULLgapps package from 'opengapps.org' for your android version, extract it and find a file titled ' remove-gapps.txt ' . This gives you a basic idea of which packages are from google and which are not.
As a rule of thumb, packages with name like com.google.NSA_spyware are from google and packages with brand/vendor names like (here LG ELECTRONICS/lge) com.lge.hippityhoppityLGproperty are from your phone brand. Packages with name like com.android.teagoodcoffebad are core shared android apps, don't delete these.
Code:
UPDATE: DON'T USE THIS \ CAUSES BOOTLOOP thanks @cascabel for checking
HOWEVER, YOU CAN USE THIS FOR FINDING OUT GOOGLE PACAKGES YOU ARE UNSURE OF
[COLOR="Sienna"]There is this zip file specially made for removing gapps:
' [url]https://github.com/CHEF-KOCH/Remove-Gapps/releases[/url] '
but I didn't use that and it doesn't remove 'Android System Webview'
so it's upto you to find a list of removeable apps from your system.[/COLOR]
NOTE: nanoDroid/microG is a collection of open source softwares that combine the functionality of google services in a open source package. It is said that the nanoDroid installer automatically removes google packages during install. We will be installing nanoDroid later.
However, nanoDroid installer didn't remove google apps from the LG V30 OREO.
IF YOU SIMPLY WANT TO REMOVE SYSTEM AND GOOGLE APPS ON A HIT AND TRIAL BASIS, IT'S OK TOO AND THAT'S WHAT I DID BECAUSE WE HAVE A FULL SYSTEM BACKUP AND WE CAN RESTORE EVERYTHING EASILY IN 2 MINUTES.
STEP 10: IN TITANIUM BACKUP:
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THIS PROCESS IS FOR BATCH REMOVING APPS THAT YOU ARE SURE ARE BLOATWARE\GOOGLE APPS like DRIVE,DUO,GMAIL etc
At the top right corner there are three icons: a search icon, a file with tick mark, and menu: Select the middle one.
This opens the 'Batch actions -ALL'
Swipe down to 'Un-install'
In Un-install, the last option is : 'Un-install all all user & system apps'
Select that, don't worry it just opens a page with all your apps.
Note the green tick mark at the top right corner.
Deselect all and select only the ones that you want to remove.
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NOTE: YOU WILL FIND A LOT OF APPS WITH NAME ENDING IN OVERLAY like com.android.phone.overlay corresponding to an app com.android.phone.
They are very very small sized files and not full apps. I don't know if it is okay to leave them but by far there has been no problems leaving them alone.
Also if you remove the main app then TITANIUM BACKUP will show an error while trying to remove the overlay. JUST LEAVE OVERLAYS ALONE or REMOVE OVERLAYS BEFORE REMOVING THE MAIN CORRESPONDING APP.
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DELETING APPS ONE-BY-ONE
ALSO: HOW TO KNOW A PACKAGE NAME IN ANDROID:
To know a package name like com.google.calculatorprebuilt from an app titled calculator so that you can be sure where the package is coming from (google/vendor/AOSP android), open TITANIUM BACKUP and in the first screen there is overview BACKUP/RESTORE Schedules; SELECT BACKUP/RESTORE and click any app. On the new window, select the button with YELLOW TEXT and find Package name.
If you are sure to remove this app, on this new window there is a option in RED titled UN-INSTALL!. Hit OK twice and uninstall the app.
Update: IN THE LG V30 removing 'Android Services Library 1' and 'Android Shared Library 1' causes bootloop and their name start with com.google.package....
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STEP 12: AFTER REMOVING A FEW APPS RESTART YOUR SYSTEM
NOTE THE PACKAGES YOU HAVE REMOVED.
Often times, many apps inter-rely on each other and removing one app may cause other to crash.
IF THE SYSTEM BOOTS UP, FINE. CONTINUE REMOVING SYSTEM APPS.
STEP 13: BOOTLOOP AFTER REMOVING SYSTEM APPS/
SYSTEM REFUSES TO BOOT AFTER REMOVING GOOGLE APPS/
SYSTEM STUCK ON LG LOGO
This usually happens when you remove a core system app and the system fails to boot.
FOR A CONDITION LIKE THIS IS WHY WE TOOK A WHOLE SYSTEM BACKUP IN TWRP BEFORE (also called nAndroid Backup)
NO PROBLEM, FOLLOW STEP 14
STEP 14: RESTORING SYSTEM FROM A BOOTLOOP
1. BOOT INTO TWRP
2. GO TO RESTORE
3. RESTORE SYSTEM
4. DONE

PART 3/FINAL PART
STEP 15: TRY REMOVING APPS AGAIN FOLLOWING THE SAME PREVIOUS STEPS BUT CAREFULLY
STEP 16: INSTALLING microG services via NanoDroid
1. Download two zips from https://downloads.nanolx.org/NanoDroid/Stable/
First download NanoDroid-patcher-.zip
Secondly download NanoDroid-microG-.zip
2. COPY zips TO PHONE
3. IN TWRP, first flash the patcher then microG zip.
Note that the patcher takes a very long time.
4. In advanced wipe clear cache only in TWRP.
REBOOT
YOU NOW HAVE A PLAY STORE EQUIVALENT AURORA STORE AND OTHER CORE GOOGLE SERVICES IN OPEN SOURCE APPS.
PLEASE NOTE:
MOST OF YOUR APPS HAVE LOST THEIR PERMISSIONS NOW SO OPEN ALL APPS FROM LAUNCHER AND GIVE THEM PERMISSIONS. IT'S EASY. EVEN FILE MANAGER WILL ASK FOR PERMISSIONS. THIS IS DUE TO THE PATCHER PATCHING SOME SYSTEM FILES
STEP 17: INSTALLING WEBVIEW
Once Everything is done you will notice that some apps dependent on AndroidSystemWebview.apk will crash or not display properly. An example of this is the popular 'English' dictionary that can be downloaded from the play store. Instead of proprietary Webview we will now install open source webview.
IN MAGISK (Needs Internet)
1. Install Bromite Systemless Webview module(module itself needs internet and takes some time)
2. Install Xposed Framework [ UPDATE: THIS MODULE IS BROKEN AS OF NOW, DOWNLOAD XPOSED APK FROM ELSEWHERE]
IN XPOSED FRAMEWORK
1.INSTALL AnyWebView module
REBOOT
GO TO SYSTEM>Developer options
Under webview implementation option select Bromite Webview
STEP 17: AFTER REMOVING ALL APPS THAT YOU DON'T WANT, TAKE A BACKUP OF THIS BLOATWARE FREE SYSTEM IN TWRP AGAIN.
THAT WAY YOU DON'T HAVE TO GO THROUGH THESE SAME STEPS AGAIN IF YOU NEED TO FACTORY RESET YOUR DEVICE AGAIN
STEP 18: A LIST OF SAFE TO REMOVE APPS IN THE LG V30 OREO ROM
By now I am too tired to type all the apps so I just took a screenshot of all the apps I now have after installing nanoDroid and Bromite.
So you can safely remove all other apps that ARE NOT in these screenshots.
SCREENSHOTS IN ATTACHED ZIP.
Launcher: Nova Launcher
Icon Pack : Pixel Pie Icon Pack
Any Queries WELCOME.
Suggestions on other removable apps from the list HIGHLY WELCOME.

Been looking for a thread like this. Awesome!
Just a quick Q or two...
1. I might just use the zip and remove webview manually. Would that be okay? And should i uninstall libs too (g-killer has that option)?
2. I see you used nano microg - would it be fine to use the full nanodroid installer? There are some apps there that are handy afterr you have de-googled.
Again, thanks for the thread. Been trying to go microg on stock for a while now withoutuch luck (full of fc's).
Will try this asap.

cascabel said:
1. I might just use the zip and remove webview manually. Would that be okay? And should i uninstall libs too (g-killer has that option)?
2. I see you used nano microg - would it be fine to use the full nanodroid installer? There are some apps there that are handy afterr you have de-googled.
Again, thanks for the thread. Been trying to go microg on stock for a while now withoutuch luck (full of fc's).
Will try this asap.
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Which zip are you referring to in the first point? If you mean bromite zip and if it is available, I think it would be okay to flash it. You (might) see two webviews in developer settings. I really have no idea regarding libs, I really don't have much idea of core android system but afaik the zip file from PART 2 under
There is this zip file specially made for removing gapps: ' https://github.com/CHEF-KOCH/Remove-Gapps/releases ' but I didn't use that and it doesn't remove 'Android System Webview' so it's upto you to find a list of removeable apps from your system.
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lists many libs if you extract it and find a file delete.sh in zip>system>system.sh (shell/sh is essentially a .text file). You can try deleting those.
I might even try that zip file and see if it works or you can and update us, remember backing your system! after a fresh install.
I used the full nanoDroid package before and it came with a plethora of apps that scared me. You can download each of those apps from f-droid one by one if you just want a specific app. thanks for asking. good day!

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tamakooo said:
Which zip are you referring to in the first point? If you mean bromite zip and if it is available, I think it would be okay to flash it. You (might) see two webviews in developer settings. I really have no idea regarding libs, I really don't have much idea of core android system but afaik the zip file from PART 2 under
lists many libs if you extract it and find a file delete.sh in zip>system>system.sh (shell/sh is essentially a .text file). You can try deleting those.
I might even try that zip file and see if it works or you can and update us, remember backing your system! after a fresh install. I think that's he zip you mentioned in your post. Not sure, though (at work and don't have time to check).
I used the full nanoDroid package before and it came with a plethora of apps that scared me. You can download each of those apps from f-droid one by one if you just want a specific app. thanks for asking. good day!
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Oh. Sorry. My post was unclear.
I meant using g-killer to remove system apps instead of doing it manually (i don't have the time nor patience lol). I was wondering if i should delete libs using g-killer or just let them be and just remove apps. I think that's the gapps remover you linked (not sure. At work and don't have muh time besides checking here every once in a while )
About nanodroid, yeah it dies have a lot of apps. I do use the setup zip so i select which i use. Downloading on f-droid works, too.
Sorry for the questions. I'll try this tonight (maybe in 5-6 hours) and let you know what happens. :good:

Attempt 1: using the gapps uninstaller on you link gave me a bootloop. Gonna try gapps killer this tike without removing any libs.
Attempt 2: gapps killer without deleteing libs gives bootloop, too. Lol. Gonna try again but won't uninstall framework.
Attempt 3: same thing. Will try without deleting ps, play services, and framework.
Attempt 4: ok. So that worked. Still have PS and the others, though. Gonna try patching now and see if the last remnants of Google will disappear.
Ok. So i got it to work without having to clean flash. Gonna try a clean flash now and repeat. Not sure if i got all google apps deleted. Gonna try the zip again (gapps remover). If it works, I'll restore my old twrp backup and do it there. If not, I'll restore my backup and try again tomorrow. Patching takes a while...
Seems using g-apps killer zip or the gapps uninstaller zip you provided causes bootloops.
I'll try again tomorrow...

cascabel said:
Attempt 1: using the gapps uninstaller on you link gave me a bootloop. Gonna try gapps killer this tike without removing any libs.
Attempt 2: gapps killer without deleteing libs gives bootloop, too. Lol. Gonna try again but won't uninstall framework.
Attempt 3: same thing. Will try without deleting ps, play services, and framework.
Attempt 4: ok. So that worked. Still have PS and the others, though. Gonna try patching now and see if the last remnants of Google will disappear.
Ok. So i got it to work without having to clean flash. Gonna try a clean flash now and repeat. Not sure if i got all google apps deleted. Gonna try the zip again (gapps remover). If it works, I'll restore my old twrp backup and do it there. If not, I'll restore my backup and try again tomorrow. Patching takes a while...
Seems using g-apps killer zip or the gapps uninstaller zip you provided causes bootloops.
I'll try again tomorrow...
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thanks for checking, I updated the post. Also had some other minor updates in the post.

Hey OP, thanks for writing this guide. I'm running Android 12 stock ROM + Magisk root on Zenfone 9 but I've had trouble deleting stuff in /system due to it being read-only. I am able to "freeze" goolag apps in Titanium Backup but can't seem to uninstall them with either TB or in TWRP recovery mode file browser. Seems that everything system related is mounted as read-only. Do you have any ideas on how to proceed with de-googling in such conditions? Regards