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I have found lots of posts talking about removing stock apps using the adb shell and it all looks very straight forward.
I understand that this will remove the availability of each app on my phone but will it actually free up any phone storage for me to use with new apps?
I need more space to install apps but would rather avoid app2sd so that my phone is still fully functional even if I swap memory cards about.
TIA
No it will not stock apps are stored on the /system partition along with the system, while the storage for user installed apps is on the separate /data partition. Those both have fixed sizes.
mortenmhp said:
No it will not stock apps are stored on the /system partition along with the system, while the storage for user installed apps is on the separate /data partition. Those both have fixed sizes.
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Thanks, I thought that may be the case. Oh well, I'll either have to uninstall some other apps or start using apps2sd!
You could move some apps from /data/app to /system/app
This could save you some space.
mercianary said:
You could move some apps from /data/app to /system/app
This could save you some space.
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Could you explain how I'd do that, please?
i thought adb could be used to remove preinstalled aps?
elziko said:
Could you explain how I'd do that, please?
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well use the shell command:
"mv /data/app/appname.apk /system/app/appname.apk"
this will move the file "appname.apk," which you just change to the file you want to move, to the system partition into the app folder.
i thought adb could be used to remove preinstalled aps?
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It can please read the topic again. Noone stated otherwise. It just wont free up space for new apps, because they are not installed in the same location.
mortenmhp said:
It just wont free up space for new apps, because they are not installed in the same location.
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thus it's a bit pointless?
If you have s-off you could just cut and paste the apk's over with estrongs or rootexplorer or something. That's how I did it. I moved flash, maps, and a few other apps that don't update frequently. It's a bit pointless now though as I am using the n1 partition table which I highly recommend if your using an aosp rom.
mercianary said:
If you have s-off you could just cut and paste the apk's over with estrongs or rootexplorer or something. That's how I did it. I moved flash, maps, and a few other apps that don't update frequently. It's a bit pointless now though as I am using the n1 partition table which I highly recommend if your using an aosp rom.
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does flash work now you moved it? did you not have to move all the .lib files aswell
AndroHero said:
does flash work now you moved it? did you not have to move all the .lib files aswell
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Apparently it doesn't, I just tried it and no joy...maybe I should just delete it if I didn't notice it wasn't working. lol.
mortenmhp said:
well use the shell command:
"mv /data/app/appname.apk /system/app/appname.apk"
this will move the file "appname.apk," which you just change to the file you want to move, to the system partition into the app folder.
It can please read the topic again. Noone stated otherwise. It just wont free up space for new apps, because they are not installed in the same location.
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Can I do all these without rooting my phone. I'm on branded O2 froyo HTC desire. Pls tell me.
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scorror said:
Can I do all these without rooting my phone. I'm on branded O2 froyo HTC desire. Pls tell me.
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Oh please.. No of course not. The entire purpose of rooting is to get this kind of control over your phone.
Can I then root and still maintain my ' O2 brandness' or I need to debrand 'cos I don't install a custom Rom
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The first thing that bothered me after updating to stock 4.4.2 is the lack of SD card write for media.
Well here i fixed that, (ROOTED users only)
using your root explorer, navigate to /system/etc/permissions/
now look for "platform.xml" back up this file somewhere in case anything goes wrong.
now replace this file with the modified file attached, set correct permissions and reboot!
In case anyone is wondering what change is in the modified file, it is a permission added to write media to sdcard, ( "<group gid="media_rw" />" under external storage)
unzip the attached file (it should read platform.xml), and do leave the feedback.
is it same wtih this program?
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=nextapp.sdfix
is it possible to change the directory of SD card just like previous OS
in kit kat directory is "storage/sdcard1"
in previous OS is ""storage/removeable/sdcard1"
because of this some of my app couldn't detected the data
raitokun said:
is it same wtih this program?
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=nextapp.sdfix
is it possible to change the directory of SD card just like previous OS
in kit kat directory is "storage/sdcard1"
in previous OS is ""storage/removeable/sdcard1"
because of this some of my app couldn't detected the data
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havent tried the app, but then again why would you want to keep an extra app for something that can be fixed
This doesnt change the directory, only allows the apps to write to sd card.
raitokun said:
is it same wtih this program?
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=nextapp.sdfix
is it possible to change the directory of SD card just like previous OS
in kit kat directory is "storage/sdcard1"
in previous OS is ""storage/removeable/sdcard1"
because of this some of my app couldn't detected the data
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xyge said:
havent tried the app, but then again why would you want to keep an extra app for something that can be fixed
This doesnt change the directory, only allows the apps to write to sd card.
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install app, run app, uninstall app. solved with no user interference between and safe from bootloops. also, on JellyBean the sdcard direcotry was the same as KK (storage/sdcard1)
xkeita said:
install app, run app, uninstall app. solved with no user interference between and safe from bootloops. also, on JellyBean the sdcard direcotry was the same as KK (storage/sdcard1)
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Well part of the reason why I prefer Android is the learning and understanding that comes with messing around with it, so I prefer modifying the system as per my needs
With that said, if the app doesn't require to be kept after fixing the issue it's definitely a good option for the ones who don't want to go with all the trouble.
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xyge said:
Well part of the reason why I prefer Android is the learning and understanding that comes with messing around with it, so I prefer modifying the system as per my needs
With that said, if the app doesn't require to be kept after fixing the issue it's definitely a good option for the ones who don't want to go with all the trouble.
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I know bro, I'm usually doing things with android modifying stuff here and there but sadly most users won't even do a single search after getting into a problem and that's kinda irritating after some time...
I cannot download anything on external sd card using Dolphin, anyone faces the same problem?
Yes you can't it's because Kitkat has prevented write access to the SD card. You need to change the platform.xml and manually add the media write access or install the xposed HandleExternalStorage. Both methods require root.
keithleyson said:
Yes you can't it's because Kitkat has prevented write access to the SD card. You need to change the platform.xml and manually add the media write access or install the xposed HandleExternalStorage. Both methods require root.
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Tried both solutions, not working with Dolphin.
keithleyson said:
Yes you can't it's because Kitkat has prevented write access to the SD card. You need to change the platform.xml and manually add the media write access or install the xposed HandleExternalStorage. Both methods require root.
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Will that fix this issue too? trying to backup to sdcard in tibu??
Yup it fixes tibu. I think dolphin uses the same security as Chrome. There is an xposed module called download2sd and chrome still refuses to download to SD.
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keithleyson said:
Yup it fixes tibu. I think dolphin uses the same security as Chrome. There is an xposed module called download2sd and chrome still refuses to download to SD.
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I don't believe so, because with my galaxy s4 I managed to save to external sd with Dolphin.
failax said:
I don't believe so, because with my galaxy s4 I managed to save to external sd with Dolphin.
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Then perhaps Dolphin change something in their app. You can try contacting them directly.
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If you are rooted you can install this app and restart when it says so
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=nextapp.sdfix
I still Titanium to backup to my ext sd card.
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Tarzan- said:
If you are rooted you can install this app and restart when it says so
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=nextapp.sdfix
I still Titanium to backup to my ext sd card.
Sent from G3
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I know that it works with Titanium, but not with Dolphin.I wrote to Dolphin assistance, I'm waiting a reply.
Hi everybody,
I have rooted my M8 Dual Sim and according to SDFix disabled the limitations to use the SD card in my phone freely. Almost. Moving files around within ES File Explorer is no problem, neither copying files from PC to the card.
BUT: when I open a file on either the phone's memory or the card from the PC, the files open all write protected.
This is what drives me mad, I would like to open the files, write into them, and save them like in a normal environment. Does anybody know how to disable this write protection? Please help. Thank you.
Nobody misses usm on his m8???
maklein said:
Hi everybody,
I have rooted my M8 Dual Sim and according to SDFix disabled the limitations to use the SD card in my phone freely. Almost. Moving files around within ES File Explorer is no problem, neither copying files from PC to the card.
BUT: when I open a file on either the phone's memory or the card from the PC, the files open all write protected.
This is what drives me mad, I would like to open the files, write into them, and save them like in a normal environment. Does anybody know how to disable this write protection? Please help. Thank you.
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I cannot believe this, 60 views and no answer?! C'MON guys, does nobody use his M8 Dual SIM as a portable HDD???
maklein said:
I cannot believe this, 60 views and no answer?! C'MON guys, does nobody use his M8 Dual SIM as a portable HDD???
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Its been reported by users here that the SD fix apps don't work on the "regular" (single SIM) M8, so I assume the same is also true with the dual SIM. There is a custom kernel module that fixes the SD limitations, but again not sure if it works on the dual SIM, or if there is a corresponding mod/hack.
redpoint73 said:
Its been reported by users here that the SD fix apps don't work on the "regular" (single SIM) M8, so I assume the same is also true with the dual SIM. There is a custom kernel module that fixes the SD limitations, but again not sure if it works on the dual SIM, or if there is a corresponding mod/hack.
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SDFix has been used only to check whether I gained access to my SD card. And, according to the possibility to move files freely, i gained full access. Only that my files opened from he PC are all write protected.
I can copy&move files from internal storage to SD card and viceversa, and I can copy and move file from PC to SD card and vicecersa. But the files located on SD card, when opened from the PC are always opened in write protected mode. WHY???
Regards
maklein said:
SDFix has been used only to check whether I gained access to my SD card. And, according to the possibility to move files freely, i gained full access. Only that my files opened from he PC are all write protected.
I can copy&move files from internal storage to SD card and viceversa, and I can copy and move file from PC to SD card and vicecersa. But the files located on SD card, when opened from the PC are always opened in write protected mode. WHY???
Regards
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Almost seems like a permissions issue but I'm not sure if the device would automatically apply permissions that will have you only "read, write and execute" those files on the device itself and not on the PC. That's probably something that you'll have to "set" yourself.
All the files that I create, pictures that get taken etc all have it as "read and write" which is why we can view it on the pc, but in your case it almost seems like it saves it as "read-only" preventing you from making any other changes. BUT that's how it looks and it might not necessarily be the issue at hand
Change permissions?
BerndM14 said:
Almost seems like a permissions issue but I'm not sure if the device would automatically apply permissions that will have you only "read, write and execute" those files on the device itself and not on the PC. That's probably something that you'll have to "set" yourself.
All the files that I create, pictures that get taken etc all have it as "read and write" which is why we can view it on the pc, but in your case it almost seems like it saves it as "read-only" preventing you from making any other changes. BUT that's how it looks and it might not necessarily be the issue at hand
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That makes sense, thanks BerndM. Any hint on how to chance permissions easily, without having to flash custom ROM?
To be more exact, I am talking only about doc(x), xls(x), txt files, nothing executable.
Truth is, only the windows explorer can handle the files, opening a word file and trying to save it directly from the program to the SD card isn't possible. But I guess you knew that already... I don't recall how it was with my last HTC (the HD2), but at least I could save an opened file in its original storage.
If you have a USB card reader, try to connect to your PC and format the card. I'd suggest FAT32 as its the most universal; although ExFAT should be supported by the M8 (but only really needed if you have huge files).
I've seen a number of folks on here have various read/write issues with the SD, even when the card works perfectly on other devices. The permissions issue is a logical conclusion, but might just be a wild goose chase. Reformatting the card sometimes solves the issue. Even using the phone to format the card doesn't solve the issue, when formatting on PC works.
redpoint73 said:
There is a custom kernel module that fixes the SD limitations
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Actually, I'm mixing this up, the kernel module is to disable system write protection, not SD write protection. I'm having a brain fart on how to do the SD fix.
But as mentioned, this might not be the OP's issue anyway. At least, I don't think so based on the described symptoms.
Need relief from system write protection
redpoint73 said:
Actually, I'm mixing this up, the kernel module is to disable system write protection, not SD write protection. I'm having a brain fart on how to do the SD fix.
But as mentioned, this might not be the OP's issue anyway. At least, I don't think so based on the described symptoms.
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Hi there, @redpoint73 if you could provide some guidance as how to get a hold of that insecure kernel, I'd certainly be grateful. A link would be a boon.
I'm trying, with no avail, to edit hostapd.conf (my hotspot configuration file). There are a few options on it that I can't switch on a GUI, like SSID Broadcast and 802.11n toggles. Also, my hotspot has a difficult time upholding the wakelock it needs to stay on without a data interruption at screen off. I don't know if Amplify (by Ryan Steckler aka "cryptyk") might be to blame, because I haven't told it (and isn't) restricting Wi-Fi related wakelocks at all.
Please check my signature below for any details you'd like to ponder. Good night.
furboom1240 said:
Hi there, @redpoint73 if you could provide some guidance as how to get a hold of that insecure kernel, I'd certainly be grateful. A link would be a boon.
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I'm not at all familiar with the things you are trying to modify. But to remove the system write protection: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2701816
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I'm not at all familiar with the things you are trying to modify. But to remove the system write protection: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2701816
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@redpoint73 it looks like the link on the OP's post for my phone is dead. Any other ideas (or more reliable links)?
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furboom1240 said:
@redpoint73 it looks like the link on the OP's post for my phone is dead. Any other ideas (or more reliable links)?
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Post to that thread, and see if the OP can re-post; or if another user can post it.
But I just noticed your are running CM11? Custom ROMs should already have this implemented, or not applicable in the first place (AOSP?).
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Post to that thread, and see if the OP can re-post; or if another user can post it.
But I just noticed your are running CM11? Custom ROMs should already have this implemented, or not applicable in the first place (AOSP?).
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I thought so, too. But I will take your advice and post to the OP. Thanks.
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so i have the dev. edition, rooted and twrp installed. i have the purchased key for titanium but can't save my backups to my SD card . reformatted it, no luck. its exfat. my note 2 never had this problem, my work around right now is save it to the phones storage but than use android file transfer to copy it back to the sd card......anyone else experience this ? any fixes? never had this issue in the note 2 ...its giving me an error saying the sd card can't be written too in any folder.
Think you need something like this...
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.geeksoft.extcardpatch&hl=en
or
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=nextapp.sdfix&hl=en
You need to be rooted.
Castanoff said:
Think you need something like this...
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.geeksoft.extcardpatch&hl=en
or
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=nextapp.sdfix&hl=en
You need to be rooted.
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as mentioned, i am rooted. no other programs requiring root give me issue (like super su, greenify etc)
laughingcolors said:
as mentioned, i am rooted. no other programs requiring root give me issue (like super su, greenify etc)
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Those apps change the permissions for apps to be able to write to the SD card. There is also a tweak you can do to a system file to allow apps to write to the SD card.
Castanoff said:
Those apps change the permissions I think for the apps to be able to write to the SD card.
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thanks, downloaded and will see if its a fix...
Castanoff said:
Those apps change the permissions for apps to be able to write to the SD card. There is also a tweak you can do to a system file to allow apps to write to the SD card.
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app worked, appreciate it.
laughingcolors said:
so i have the dev. edition, rooted and twrp installed. i have the purchased key for titanium but can't save my backups to my SD card . reformatted it, no luck. its exfat. my note 2 never had this problem, my work around right now is save it to the phones storage but than use android file transfer to copy it back to the sd card......anyone else experience this ? any fixes? never had this issue in the note 2 ...its giving me an error saying the sd card can't be written too in any folder.
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I used SD Fix from the Play Store it worked just fine.
How do you do this if you are not rooted?
alexyaz said:
How do you do this if you are not rooted?
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You don't. Root would be necessary.
Thanks for you help in the past........
jpcalhoun said:
I used SD Fix from the Play Store it worked just fine.
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Was that ? [
SDFix: KitKat Writable MicroSD
NextApp, Inc.
- September 3, 2014 ] Just want to be sure , there are so many apps at the play store.
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Was that ? [
SDFix: KitKat Writable MicroSD
NextApp, Inc.
- September 3, 2014 ] Just want to be sure , there are so many apps at the play store.
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Yep, that's it.
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Was that ? [
SDFix: KitKat Writable MicroSD
NextApp, Inc.
- September 3, 2014 ] Just want to be sure , there are so many apps at the play store.
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Yep, that's it.
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Dang, My fault for not following the discussion. I got excited about this app until I realized under "Read More" that it requires root.
Edit: Actually I correct the above, upon opening the apps page in PlayStore, it clearly states ROOT requirement both up top and right above "Read me". blah
Just posting to inform anyone else that gets confused as easily as I do. :crying: