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[Q] Deleting Bloatware after Perma-Root

So being the impatient soul I am, right after I got permanent root, I decided to jump into Titanium Backup and deleted some of the bloatware. I was so impatient, that I totally forgot to backup the system apps I deleted to a backup folder on my SDcard, so now those apks are gone. My question is now, if an OTA becomes available, am I going to have problems again, just like with Paul's Goggles app?
If so, what do you suggest I do? I am guessing now that now root has been achieved, we can install those apps to the system just fine again. Can someone upload these apks for these system apps, so I just feel on the safe side and I have backups? I would greatly appreciate it...
Amazon MP3
Home Screen Tips
Google Sky Map
web2go
Photobucket
Twitter
Of course, if you don't see this as being a problem for the future, please tell me. It would make me feel a lot more secure about things. Thanks!

it shouldnt be a problem, you can re download those in the market

Goddamn it. Now I went to uninstall Email.apk to replace it with an old one that doesn't require remote security, but it keeps giving me an "Application not installed" error, even with the backup of the original.
How do I get it to install?!

KShatzkes said:
Goddamn it. Now I went to uninstall Email.apk to replace it with an old one that doesn't require remote security, but it keeps giving me an "Application not installed" error, even with the backup of the original.
How do I get it to install?!
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You don't install system apps, you just move then into /system/app/

its likely if an OTA becomes available a dev will mod it to be flashable to rooted and modified /system/ devices

i would love to know how to get rid of the annoying [email protected]!*& adds

sundar2012 said:
its likely if an OTA becomes available a dev will mod it to be flashable to rooted and modified /system/ devices
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Okay, I feel much better now. Time to play around with this thing! So excited!

Yea if an ota comes out, it will be modded to update the system and skip files not found, if there is a patch.
So your good. I'm just waiting for custom recovery with nandbackup before I start messing n the system. I just hate setting up the phone all over after
And if all else fails you can fastboot flash system.img from the orig pc10img. Wiping all your data and formating ur system. Then updating to ota.
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so what are the commands to enter for removing/deleting the unwanted apps??

kurtis.austin2 said:
so what are the commands to enter for removing/deleting the unwanted apps??
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Curious to know this as well.

curious to know

Just use Titanium Backup to uninstall any apps you want. Long click on the app, and an uninstall option will be there.

KShatzkes said:
Just use Titanium Backup to uninstall any apps you want. Long click on the app, and an uninstall option will be there.
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I actually already did, but I wanted to know the commands just for personal reference.
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cbmm said:
i would love to know how to get rid of the annoying [email protected]!*& adds
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Download "adfree" in the market. Done.
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[Q] .368 OTA software update problem

Hey guys,
I've been trying to update my phone OTA but it keeps saying "Could not update".
The phone downloaded the update, turned off the phone and started updating just to reboot and tell me that it couldn't update.
Do any of you have an idea why this is happening?
Phone details:
Rooted Arc 2.3.3;
3.0.1.A.0.145;
UK Generic (I don't live in the UK though).
I'd appreciate any help, dying to try the new update
Thanks in advance!

Maybe you deleted or disabled some system apps?
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007Arc said:
Maybe you deleted or disabled some system apps?
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I haven't deleted anything other than bloatware off my Arc.
The apps I've deleted were mentioned in the "List of system apps" thread as "Safe to remove".
Other than that.. I've installed Supercharger...

make sure that no manager apps is running, if you still cant find any updates go to manage apps in settings - applications and force stop or clear data and you should get newest updates. Sometimes the downloading bar isnt changing for a few minutes because the server cant get an instant connection.

Flamez said:
I haven't deleted anything other than bloatware off my Arc.
The apps I've deleted were mentioned in the "List of system apps" thread as "Safe to remove".
Other than that.. I've installed Supercharger...
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If you have modded contents, OTA will fail. This applies to removal of any "system" applications. ("system"=that can't be uninstalled via normal method. "root" is required to uninstall such applications).
Hope this helps.

prathaban said:
If you have modded contents, OTA will fail. This applies to removal of any "system" applications. ("system"=that can't be uninstalled via normal method. "root" is required to uninstall such applications).
Hope this helps.
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Thanks, it updated properly now!
I've UnSupercharged the device and put all of the system apps back into place.
Can't wait to play around with it .

Hello there!
I am using .145 and when I click Update now, it keeps saying that I am using the latest software.
Please help! I want to update to .368.
Many thanks!!!

MrWenyin said:
Hello there!
I am using .145 and when I click Update now, it keeps saying that I am using the latest software.
Please help! I want to update to .368.
Many thanks!!!
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You must wait for your firmware region to be relesead OTA or flash another to your phone. See: General section of the Arc forum, the sticky thread on top -Index of Neo and Arc firmware.
Ps. Most new firmware has been released via PCC, try it!

[Q] OTA file location

Forgot to disable OTA updates and my phone downloaded it and now I have this notification that doesn't go away. Looked around using ES file browser but I can't find the location out the OTA file so I can delete it.
Anyone know the location of the OTA?

valefour said:
Forgot to disable OTA updates and my phone downloaded it and now I have this notification that doesn't go away. Looked around using ES file browser but I can't find the location out the OTA file so I can delete it.
Anyone know the location of the OTA?
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I'm one of the dummies that half-asleep clicked on the OTA update and am now softbricked. In looking around the potential solution threads I saw that long pressing the notification should dismiss it. Just a warning, I haven't tried fixing my phone as of yet, so I'm not sure if this advice is right.

vengurls said:
I'm one of the dummies that half-asleep clicked on the OTA update and am now softbricked. In looking around the potential solution threads I saw that long pressing the notification should dismiss it. Just a warning, I haven't tried fixing my phone as of yet, so I'm not sure if this advice is right.
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That sucks. Look for "I softbricked my T-Mobile G3" under the questions thread. I think there's 2 fixes in there if you haven't checked yet. Idk if they'll work for you but worth a try if haven't seen them yet.
I read an adb fix somewhere that supposedly came from the G2 forums that supposedly worked too.
Good luck!
I'm just going to wait to find the location to delete, don't want to try and ling click and some kind of earthquake or something happen and end up just single clicking it. Lol

valefour said:
That sucks. Look for "I softbricked my T-Mobile G3" under the questions thread. I think there's 2 fixes in there if you haven't checked yet. Idk if they'll work for you but worth a try if haven't seen them yet.
I read an adb fix somewhere that supposedly came from the G2 forums that supposedly worked too.
Good luck!
I'm just going to wait to find the location to delete, don't want to try and ling click and some kind of earthquake or something happen and end up just single clicking it. Lol
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Yeah I saw the adb fix for the G2 and was hoping to have someone confirm that it is fine for the G3 too. I don't see why it wouldn't be, but I don't want to dig myself into a deeper hole.
Hope you find your answer!

valefour said:
Forgot to disable OTA updates and my phone downloaded it and now I have this notification that doesn't go away. Looked around using ES file browser but I can't find the location out the OTA file so I can delete it.
Anyone know the location of the OTA?
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You can freeze Update Center from Titanium Backup and that notification will go away. Forever.

ymcc said:
You can freeze Update Center from Titanium Backup and that notification will go away. Forever.
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I froze it and that thing still popped up. Thanks for trying though.
Sent from my LG-D851

valefour said:
I froze it and that thing still popped up. Thanks for trying though.
Sent from my LG-D851
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There are 3 tgings for you to freeze
Software Update
Update Center
App Updates
I had the same problem thats a solid fix and should be working on every occasion like that.

Long press on the notification to enter app info and from there turn off notifications

I just use "notification off" app > uncheck googleplayservices > to hide the annoying notification.

Hello, I have this weird thing after trying to update to V30c... I received OTA (~230mb), downloaded and pressed to install but nothing happens, it just reboots the phone without performing the upgrade. So what I did connected it to PC and updated via LG mobile tool don't know why but the size was (1.3GB) unfortunately after upgrading I still receive the notification which I don't need as I already upgraded via PC... Anyone knows how to solve this?

If you're rooted, you can use the 'disableService' app from playstore. Then System / Google Play Services / SystemUpdateService, uncheck it. Problem solved.
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ymcc said:
There are 3 tgings for you to freeze
Software Update
Update Center
App Updates
I had the same problem thats a solid fix and should be working on every occasion like that.
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Only it doesn't solve the problem. Just froze it with TB, but the notice persists. D851 stock MM V30D rooted. Also have SystemUpdateService disabled via app disableService from playstore, which got rid of the OTA notices for OS versions, but won't disable this compatibility patch notification.
EDIT: Notification gone now, probably had to reboot for it to evaporate.
EDIT2: Came back a day or so later, so that method was a no-go for me. Didn't want to try the long press to see if it could be dismissed via option presented in response to that action

Are LG G4 stock apps available for DL?

I went a little too far with removing some of the default LG apps after rooting and I'm getting odd issues now. I'd like to reinstall apps vs. reimage the stock setup if possible.
Does anyone know where I can grab all the stock apps for the G4?

If you install LG Smartworld, you can download all the LG apps again.
it's also accessible here: http://www.lgappstv.com/

Thanks for the suggestion but it looks like the applications I need aren't in this store. So far it looks like I need to reinstall LG Lifetracker, LG Backup and LG Air drive.

sorozco said:
Thanks for the suggestion but it looks like the applications I need aren't in this store. So far it looks like I need to reinstall LG Lifetracker, LG Backup and LG Air drive.
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There is somewhere you can download them. I thought it was that app. it must be another LG app somewhere, because I had to use it to download and install the FM Radio app.

Found it!
Settings - About Phone - Update Centre - Software Update.
Your missing apps are in there for download

It claims all apps are installed. I wonder if I didn't fully delete the apps with Tibu so it thinks I still have them.
the_scotsman said:
Found it!
Settings - About Phone - Update Centre - Software Update.
Your missing apps are in there for download
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sorozco said:
It claims all apps are installed. I wonder if I didn't fully delete the apps with Tibu so it thinks I still have them.
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Why don't you just reapply the rooted system.IMG you used while rooting. That will give you all your apps back

I tried that and it didn't for whatever reason.
markbencze said:
Why don't you just reapply the rooted system.IMG you used while rooting. That will give you all your apps back
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sorozco said:
I tried that and it didn't for whatever reason.
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I almost wonder if perhaps you had frozen the apps at some point prior to uninstalling them cause if you did, when you reinstall stuff tibu would pick up that you want them frozen and they would be gone again. Flashing the system installs all the crap that's included in stock so this is the only logical reason I can think of that would be causing your issue

sorozco said:
It claims all apps are installed. I wonder if I didn't fully delete the apps with Tibu so it thinks I still have them.
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I have the LGUSMms.apk installed, I see it in folders, in app drawer, but when I click it, it says app not installed, won't open. I redid the rooted image, still the same. Any ideas?
VS986 (LG G4)

Cannot save screenshot, try again

has anyone else run into this? i've found threads from various other phones on this, but none of the fixes ive tried have worked - delete /sdcard/pictures folder, clear data for quickmemo+, nada
as soon as i take a screenshot, the notification "saving screnshot" is stuck in my panel and cannot be swiped away. the screenshot actually saves, but a toast message comes up saying "Cannot save screenshot, try again".
SOLVED: DO NOT DISABLE CLIPTRAY

I'm having the same problem.
I've gone and unfroze everything and that didn't work so I factory reset this thing and still no luck.
edit: Extreme you rooted? I am rooted but I originally could take screenshots.

Eagle1337 said:
I'm having the same problem.
I've gone and unfroze everything and that didn't work so I factory reset this thing and still no luck.
edit: Extreme you rooted? I am rooted but I originally could take screenshots.
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yes, i'm rooted with an at&t H810 on 10g. ****, i was about to unblock everything and hope that fixed it

bump, found some errors in a logcat:
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W/ResourcesManager(15856): Asset path '/system/framework/com.lge.systemui.jar' does not exist or contains no resources.
W/ResourcesManager(15856): Asset path '/system/framework/com.lge.mdm.jar' does not exist or contains no resources.
W/ResourcesManager(15856): Asset path '/system/framework/com.lge.zdi.splitwindow.jar' does not exist or contains no resources.
funny thing is, i havent modified any framework files or the systemui since root. i've only tinkered with the build.prop. full logcat attached

ExTREmE99 said:
bump, found some errors in a logcat:
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W/ResourcesManager(15856): Asset path '/system/framework/com.lge.systemui.jar' does not exist or contains no resources.
W/ResourcesManager(15856): Asset path '/system/framework/com.lge.mdm.jar' does not exist or contains no resources.
W/ResourcesManager(15856): Asset path '/system/framework/com.lge.zdi.splitwindow.jar' does not exist or contains no resources.
funny thing is, i havent modified any framework files or the systemui since root. i've only tinkered with the build.prop. full logcat attached
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wanna bet it's systemui that's causing the problem?

Eagle1337 said:
wanna bet it's systemui that's causing the problem?
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probably, now to find someone with a freshly rooted systemui

ExTREmE99 said:
probably, now to find someone with a freshly rooted systemui
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Why not just reflash the system.img?
Sent From My LG G4

Rydah805 said:
Why not just reflash the system.img?
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true that. ill give it a whirl tonight

I have this issue too. It's definately a systemui issue as Force closing System UI clears the notification.
It started happening to me after root, so guessing it's something to do with the system ui in that image.

IIIIkoolaidIIII said:
I have this issue too. It's definately a systemui issue as Force closing System UI clears the notification.
It started happening to me after root, so guessing it's something to do with the system ui in that image.
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My issue is with a different variant and it was working after root.
Sent from my LG-H812 using XDA Forums Pro.

Eagle1337 said:
My issue is with a different variant and it was working after root.
Sent from my LG-H812 using XDA Forums Pro.
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Ah didn't notice which variant you were on. Though it's still an issue with system UI somewhere though. Tried everything can find, centering folders, unfreezing apps, etc.

well, reroot/flashing the rooted systemimg did work. ive gone back and disabled all bloat again, and screenshotting still works. no idea what changed
edit: andddd i broke it again. it was working fine, did a whole bunch of restarts after blocking a few apps taking screenshots along the way. eventually screenshotting broke again. unfroze a few apps that i froze in Titanium and screenshotting is still broken. i am so confused

ExTREmE99 said:
well, reroot/flashing the rooted systemimg did work. ive gone back and disabled all bloat again, and screenshotting still works. no idea what changed
edit: andddd i broke it again. it was working fine, did a whole bunch of restarts after blocking a few apps taking screenshots along the way. eventually screenshotting broke again. unfroze a few apps that i froze in Titanium and screenshotting is still broken. i am so confused
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did you disable cliptray? i did a similarish test but i used solid explorer to remove the permissions from cliptray and my screenshot ability died!

Eagle1337 said:
did you disable cliptray? i did a similarish test but i used solid explorer to remove the permissions from cliptray and my screenshot ability died!
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holy ****, good call. i did disable cliptray. i guess screenshot on this stupid ROM writes the screenshot directly to the cliptray, so when its disabled, it cant write it to the cliptray, and thus the persistent saving notification..

There is a nice app which should be used with option B, this preserves screenshot funtionallity.
play store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jfsoftware.disablecliptray
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