Question Remove baked-in YouTube app - OnePlus 9 Pro

I recently upgraded to the latest Android 12 for my OnePlus 9 Pro. It's working fairly well. I (hopefully) fixed all the tedious issues with root access and SafetyNet. Now there's only one problem the new ROM is causing me: the baked in version of YouTube is newer than the version of YouTube that YouTube Vanced would otherwise install.
I can't just use "uninstall updates" because the version baked in to the ROM is STILL newer than the Vanced version.- I also can't easily just kill it from /system/product/app/YouTube because System has that weird write protection thing on it. It also won't let me just disable it and then install Vanced
Is there any way I could get the Vanced app going? Is there a way to remove the baked-in YouTube app and just install Vanced?

Use adb to uninstall Google's YouTube and install the YouTube vanced app.

If you really want to modify system partition, you can remount it in read/write mode:
Something like this: mount -o rw,remount /system
You can also try disabling the package from command line:
pm disable <package name>

I used debloat app from fdroid it's based off the module

I use the debloat module by itself, just install and run "debloat" from a root terminal, then choose the apps you want to remove.
vponomarev said:
If you really want to modify system partition, you can remount it in read/write mode:
Something like this: mount -o rw,remount /system
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It's been impossible to remount /system read-write since at least OOS11 due to the dynamic partitions. If you're aware of a way to do this on OOS12, I'd be interested to hear specifics, but a simple mount command won't work on a stock device anymore.

Instal Titanium Backup and freeze the app. Had the same issue as you, now no issue after freezing it.

raghu102 said:
Instal Titanium Backup and freeze the app. Had the same issue as you, now no issue after freezing it.
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I did this as well with TB!

Hi guys,
The easiest way for me was to downgrade to the latest official Youtube .apk version supported by Vanced (in my case 16.29.39; latest version is shown next to the install button in the Vanced manager). Once you know the correct .apk version, just google it with apkmirror for example. Save it on your desktop; connect your phone; open power shell and downgrade via adb:
adb install -r -d XXXXXXX.apk
Than you can use Vanced Manager to install YouTube Vanced.
After that, I used TeMeFi kickass tool to detach YouTube from the Play Store.
Did the same procedure for YT Music. Rock'n Roll!

@OP
Post above looks the best way to me. Detaching YT from play store would allow you to uninstall it and install Vanced version.

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Letv X800 EU version Youtube problem

Hi,
Recently I buy a Letv x800 from e-fox (the European version) and I'm very satisfied, but the Youtube app that came in system apps, don't update, and are a very old version.
I can't remove app from playstore, nether in apps configuration. Manual upgrade, via apk-mirror also don't work.
So, I try uninstall via adb shell (pm uninstall --user 0 com.google.android.youtube), and partial work!
The youtube disappear, but when I try install with google store, give me an error 504.
Manual install in adb mode, I get:
pm install /sdcard/Download/youtube2.apk
Failure [INSTALL_FAILED_ALREADY_EXISTS]
pm install -r /sdcard/Download/youtube2.apk
Failure [INSTALL_FAILED_VERSION_DOWNGRADE]
pm install -r -d /sdcard/Download/youtube2.apk
Failure [INSTALL_PARSE_FAILED_INCONSISTENT_CERTIFICATES]
I can't install a new version of Youtube app... and in configurations->apps there are the youtube in the last position indicated: "not installed"
I try reinstall de existing apk (in /system/priv-app/Youtube/youtube.apk) but without success.
How can I get back the youtube in my Letv???
I will need root my smartphone? I'm afraid to brick them...
Peixeiro said:
Hi,
Recently I buy a Letv x800 from e-fox (the European version) and I'm very satisfied, but the Youtube app that came in system apps, don't update, and are a very old version.
I can't remove app from playstore, nether in apps configuration. Manual upgrade, via apk-mirror also don't work.
So, I try uninstall via adb shell (pm uninstall --user 0 com.google.android.youtube), and partial work!
The youtube disappear, but when I try install with google store, give me an error 504.
Manual install in adb mode, I get:
pm install /sdcard/Download/youtube2.apk
Failure [INSTALL_FAILED_ALREADY_EXISTS]
pm install -r /sdcard/Download/youtube2.apk
Failure [INSTALL_FAILED_VERSION_DOWNGRADE]
pm install -r -d /sdcard/Download/youtube2.apk
Failure [INSTALL_PARSE_FAILED_INCONSISTENT_CERTIFICATES]
I can't install a new version of Youtube app... and in configurations->apps there are the youtube in the last position indicated: "not installed"
I try reinstall de existing apk (in /system/priv-app/Youtube/youtube.apk) but without success.
How can I get back the youtube in my Letv???
I will need root my smartphone? I'm afraid to brick them...
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Installing TWR 3.0.2 is a easy procedure.
Resources needed:
1. TWRP 3.0.2 https://dl.twrp.me/x1/
2. You may need alternative ADB Drivers for Windows if you handset won't stay in fastboot mode try http://www.koushikdutta.com/post/universal-adb-driver
3. Platform-tools from the Android SDK https://developer.android.com/studio/index.html#linux-bundle-size.
Flashing procedure:
1. adb devices --> your device must be found and listed
2. adb reboot bootloader (Reboot into fastboot mode (penguin logo)
3. fastboot flash recovery recovery.img (recovery.img is the renamed TWP 3.0.2 image for the X800+ https://dl.twrp.me/x1/)
4. fastboot reboot and immediately press and hold Volume Up (to go directly into TWRP recovery)
5. Make NAND Backup via TWRP 3.0.2 of all Partitions (to save your original X800 Phone state)
read also following from TWRP Team:
https://twrp.me/devices/letvle1pro.html
Peixeiro said:
Hi,
Recently I buy a Letv x800 from e-fox (the European version) and I'm very satisfied, but the Youtube app that came in system apps, don't update, and are a very old version.
I can't remove app from playstore, nether in apps configuration. Manual upgrade, via apk-mirror also don't work.
So, I try uninstall via adb shell (pm uninstall --user 0 com.google.android.youtube), and partial work!
The youtube disappear, but when I try install with google store, give me an error 504.
Manual install in adb mode, I get:
pm install /sdcard/Download/youtube2.apk
Failure [INSTALL_FAILED_ALREADY_EXISTS]
pm install -r /sdcard/Download/youtube2.apk
Failure [INSTALL_FAILED_VERSION_DOWNGRADE]
pm install -r -d /sdcard/Download/youtube2.apk
Failure [INSTALL_PARSE_FAILED_INCONSISTENT_CERTIFICATES]
I can't install a new version of Youtube app... and in configurations->apps there are the youtube in the last position indicated: "not installed"
I try reinstall de existing apk (in /system/priv-app/Youtube/youtube.apk) but without success.
How can I get back the youtube in my Letv???
I will need root my smartphone? I'm afraid to brick them...
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Hi,
Most likely, you have the same issue as me. The YouTube app is actually modified with malware. It often makes your chrome or stock browser open up a dodgy pop up.
Check out the thread below, thats how I good to the bottom of it. You need to root your phone to remove it.
http://blog.teamleadnet.com/2015/06/how-to-remove-adware-browser-hijack-or.html?m=1
deniso177 said:
Hi,
Most likely, you have the same issue as me. The YouTube app is actually modified with malware. It often makes your chrome or stock browser open up a dodgy pop up.
Check out the thread below, thats how I good to the bottom of it. You need to root your phone to remove it.
http://blog.teamleadnet.com/2015/06/how-to-remove-adware-browser-hijack-or.html?m=1
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Yep I had the same problem, malware infected YouTube. Removed it and reinstalled it fixed the problem. Unfortunately I don't really trust my phone now. Kinda ruined the experience of buying a cheap Chinese phone. I got mine from coolicool.com. The trojan was Ghost Push as far as I could tell.
It seems to be a big problem, malware installed on the US rom of the phone being sold widely is being discussed here http://forum.le.com/us/index.php?threads/letv-x800-1pro-how-to-update-eu-rom.455/
I'm thinking I might not have fixed the problem, maybe just slowed it down temporarily.
Flash a CyanogenMod ROM and forget about this s**t!
teorouge said:
Flash a CyanogenMod ROM and forget about this s**t!
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I was really hoping to avoid custom roms due to the highs and lows that come with them. I don't have the time anymore to mess around with flashing roms and keeping them up to date.
That said it may be my only option to get a clean phone at this point.
Root, delete YouTube app, reinstall YouTube app from Google Play Store. Job done.
This 100% solves the YouTube issue but you'll still have the rest of the bloat & malware to deal with.

[Root] System Debloat script

Hello,
I've created a simple .bat file which can be run from a Windows computer while your phone is booted into TWRP to remove various apps that I consider bloat. I have not encountered any issues in my usage the past week, but your usage pattern may vary. This is tested on a G8142 running Oreo 47.1.A.5.51, but there is no reason it should not work on other versions. This is limited to Windows, but the commands are all ADB-specific and have nothing to do with Windows, so it should also work on Mac & Linux by changing the file extension. I take no responsibility if this messes up your phone! But, all changes this script makes can be reversed by flashing system & oem with Newflasher.
Note: This script will remove Sony Home! Please make sure you have an alternate launcher installed or remove that app from the script!!! Additionally, the app removes Google Messages, Sony Clock, Sony Calendar, Chrome, Sony Email, Gmail, Google, various international keyboard layouts, and Text-to-speech functionality. All of these, or alternatives, can be re-installed through the Play Store though.
To Modify:
The .bat file can be modified by opening with any text editor. All apps are labeled with their name, as below:
::Google Messages
adb shell rm -rf /system/app/Messages
adb shell rm -rf /data/user/0/com.google.android.apps.messaging
To prevent this app from being uninstalled, just delete those lines.
To add an app that is not on the list, use an app such as App Inspector to find the directory the app is installed to and the directory its data is located in, then add those to the list as below:
adb shell rm -rf <app Source Dir, excluding last /******.apk>
adb shell rm -rf <app Data Dir>
In some instances, such as if the app has been updated from the Play Store, you may need to remove it from /data/app/ and from /system/app/ (or /system/priv-app) as below:
::Sony What's New
adb shell rm -rf /system/priv-app/sonyentrance2-release
adb shell rm -rf /data/app/com.sonymobile.entrance*
adb shell rm -rf /data/user/0/com.sonymobile.entrance
The * above is used as a wildcard, meaning that any folder that matches everything before the * will be deleted. This is needed because random strings of letters and numbers are added to the end of the app name when installed to /data/app/. Please be careful with your * use, since using something like "adb shell rm -rf /data/app/com.sonymobile.*" would clear out several apps' data!
Instructions:
Power down the device
Reboot into TWRP by holding Power and Volume Down (phone must not be plugged into computer yet)
Attach phone to computer
Unzip JunkCleaner.zip (this is not a flashable zip!) and extract JunkCleaner.bat
Move JunkCleaner.bat to a folder that contains adb.exe
Double click on JunkCleaner.bat and let run to completion
You're all set!
Known Issues:
Swiftkey may force close on you, to fix this, clear the cache from Settings -> Apps & notifications -> App Info -> Swiftkey Keyboard -> Storage -> Clear Cache
You will see a notification that com.sonymobile.rcahandler has force closed when you first boot the phone. This can be fixed by turning on Ultra Stamina mode, turning it off, then rebooting a second time after Ultra Stamina Mode has already rebooted your phone.
To Return to Stock/Reinstall any apps:
To get back to stock, just use Newflasher to reinstall system & oem partitions. This will restore all apps that this script removes.
Please let me know if there are any apps that you have safely removed that are not in my list, as I'm sure the amount of apps can be whittled down even further.
just what i needed. thank you!
and what about those system apps like basic sleep mode and crash monitor? doe they have any effect on phone after uninstalling? going to flash Oreo now and will use your debloater
Should not be any harm, no. The Basic Sleep Mode Apps are for Android's Screensaver (under Settings -> Display -> Screen Saver), which is a bit useless without an AMOLED display since it will just kill your battery. The Crash Monitor is used by Sony for getting diagnostic info in case of a crash, but we're out of warranty by unlocking the phone, so no real effect there either.
UPDATE:
just flashed this on nougat. successfully removed all apps specified. i edited the script and excluded xperia home, album and music. works as expected. maybe you can try to find more useless apps that doesnt do anything but hog up the Ram and battery.
UPDATE 2:
used this on Oreo and everything is also good there. however, there are some apps that cannot be uninstalled either from root uninstallers or by deleting their folder. maybe you can add these apps to the junkcleaner :
Audio settings (clear audio+ DSEE etc)
com.qualcomm.qti.telephonyservice (tell me if it is important to keep)
download manager (guess its important to keep)
home network (tell if important to keep)
shell (tell if imp)
software update app (probably not used since unlocked bootloader, other apps can be updated from playstore)
wap push (tell if needed to keep)
will be even more thankful
much respect from me
For anyone that doesn't want to use this but still want to easily debloat many apps at once.
Titanium Backup has an (un)installer feature which lets you pick all the apps you want and then hit (un)install.
FartyParty said:
For anyone that doesn't want to use this but still want to easily debloat many apps at once.
Titanium Backup has an (un)installer feature which lets you pick all the apps you want and then hit (un)install.
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that doesnt uninstall all apps. advanced logging cant be removed for me. also prime video was never removed with TB
Saadkhalid786 said:
that doesnt
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It does uninstall whatever you want so please stop spreading lies
FartyParty said:
It does uninstall whatever you want so please stop spreading lies
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it never did uninstall prime video and audio settings for me.
can u pls try and remove audio settings and prime video on OREO 5.51 with TB (any version)?
all im asking is him to add these apps to the script.
i'll wait
FartyParty said:
It does uninstall whatever you want so please stop spreading lies
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It may be that because Amazon Prime Video is located in the /oem partition rather than /system/app or /system/priv-app, Titanium Backup does not have code to grant write access to that directory, though I have not tested myself. Even then, the benefit of this script is that it saves you from having to manually delete ~50+ apps each time a monthly patch comes out.
Saadkhalid786 said:
UPDATE:
UPDATE 2:
used this on Oreo and everything is also good there. however, there are some apps that cannot be uninstalled either from root uninstallers or by deleting their folder. maybe you can add these apps to the junkcleaner :
Audio settings (clear audio+ DSEE etc)
com.qualcomm.qti.telephonyservice (tell me if it is important to keep)
download manager (guess its important to keep)
home network (tell if important to keep)
shell (tell if imp)
software update app (probably not used since unlocked bootloader, other apps can be updated from playstore)
wap push (tell if needed to keep)
will be even more thankful
much respect from me
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Glad it's working well for you! I'll take a look at removing some of those and try and update the package later tonight. Fairly certain that telephonyservice and shell are both required by Android, but will see if any of the rest can be taken out.
Pointless816 said:
Glad it's working well for you! I'll take a look at removing some of those and try and update the package later tonight. Fairly certain that telephonyservice and shell are both required by Android, but will see if any of the rest can be taken out.
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Much Obliged.
Pointless816 said:
manually delete ~50+ apps each time a monthly patch comes out..
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You don't to manually delete apps, you can just quickselect and hit uninstall, you can also do schemes etc.
Anyway, thanks for the script regardless! Options are always nice.
Pointless816 said:
Hello,
I've created a simple .bat file which can be run from a Windows computer while your phone is booted into TWRP to remove various apps that I consider bloat. I have not encountered any issues in my usage the past week, but your usage pattern may vary. This is tested on a G8142 running Oreo 47.1.A.5.51, but there is no reason it should not work on other versions. This is limited to Windows, but the commands are all ADB-specific and have nothing to do with Windows, so it should also work on Mac & Linux by changing the file extension. I take no responsibility if this messes up your phone! But, all changes this script makes can be reversed by flashing system & oem with Newflasher.
Note: This script will remove Sony Home! Please make sure you have an alternate launcher installed or remove that app from the script!!! Additionally, the app removes Google Messages, Sony Clock, Sony Calendar, Chrome, Sony Email, Gmail, Google, various international keyboard layouts, and Text-to-speech functionality. All of these, or alternatives, can be re-installed through the Play Store though.
To Modify:
The .bat file can be modified by opening with any text editor. All apps are labeled with their name, as below:
::Google Messages
adb shell rm -rf /system/app/Messages
adb shell rm -rf /data/user/0/com.google.android.apps.messaging
To prevent this app from being uninstalled, just delete those lines.
To add an app that is not on the list, use an app such as App Inspector to find the directory the app is installed to and the directory its data is located in, then add those to the list as below:
adb shell rm -rf <app Source Dir, excluding last /******.apk>
adb shell rm -rf <app Data Dir>
In some instances, such as if the app has been updated from the Play Store, you may need to remove it from /data/app/ and from /system/app/ (or /system/priv-app) as below:
::Sony What's New
adb shell rm -rf /system/priv-app/sonyentrance2-release
adb shell rm -rf /data/app/com.sonymobile.entrance*
adb shell rm -rf /data/user/0/com.sonymobile.entrance
The * above is used as a wildcard, meaning that any folder that matches everything before the * will be deleted. This is needed because random strings of letters and numbers are added to the end of the app name when installed to /data/app/. Please be careful with your * use, since using something like "adb shell rm -rf /data/app/com.sonymobile.*" would clear out several apps' data!
Instructions:
Power down the device
Reboot into TWRP by holding Power and Volume Down (phone must not be plugged into computer yet)
Attach phone to computer
Unzip JunkCleaner.zip (this is not a flashable zip!) and extract JunkCleaner.bat
Move JunkCleaner.bat to a folder that contains adb.exe
Double click on JunkCleaner.bat and let run to completion
You're all set!
Known Issues:
Swiftkey may force close on you, to fix this, clear the cache from Settings -> Apps & notifications -> App Info -> Swiftkey Keyboard -> Storage -> Clear Cache
You will see a notification that com.sonymobile.rcahandler has force closed when you first boot the phone. This can be fixed by turning on Ultra Stamina mode, turning it off, then rebooting a second time after Ultra Stamina Mode has already rebooted your phone.
To Return to Stock/Reinstall any apps:
To get back to stock, just use Newflasher to reinstall system & oem partitions. This will restore all apps that this script removes.
Please let me know if there are any apps that you have safely removed that are not in my list, as I'm sure the amount of apps can be whittled down even further.
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I was wondering how to use this exactly?? cause i ran it within the adb folder and it processed the list but nothing happened on the phone...i wanna debloat my phone with this but i cant get it to work for me lol any help would be much appreciated i am running the same oreo firmware..
gerald.mrrsn said:
I was wondering how to use this exactly?? cause i ran it within the adb folder and it processed the list but nothing happened on the phone...i wanna debloat my phone with this but i cant get it to work for me lol any help would be much appreciated i am running the same oreo firmware..
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I use system app remover from the store. Works pretty well and it's quick for multiple uninstalls
Can you make a TWRP flash version of your script, I think its a lot easier if its done that way.
[MM / N] [UB] [COMBINED] System/OEM Debloat Script - v1.7
Also take a look at this: https://forum.xda-developers.com/xp...lopment/mm-n-oem-debloat-script-v1-0-t3527866
@gerald.mrrsn
Sorry to hear it was giving you troubles! I have a flashable version that you can try that's attached to this post.
@Patrck744
New flashable is attached!
I've attached a new flashable version of the script to this post--just stick it on your phone and flash in TWRP. I've added a few more apps to it compared to my original script and have also improved deletion of apps which may have been updated. I'm still planning to add more apps to the list and will update the main post with instructions on modifying the flashable zip and update the original .bat file once I've done some testing on removing additional apps.
Thanks, you're doing good work!
I tried uninstalling majority of the junk using TitaniumBackUp but I just got a bootloop. I'll test it and let you know if there are any issues with flashable version.
Hi Guys,
Do you think this would also work on the normal Xperia XZ F8331?
Erayh said:
Hi Guys,
Do you think this would also work on the normal Xperia XZ F8331?
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Look in the x performance forum, there is a zip by serajr.
Saadkhalid786 said:
UPDATE:
just flashed this on nougat. successfully removed all apps specified. i edited the script and excluded xperia home, album and music. works as expected. maybe you can try to find more useless apps that doesnt do anything but hog up the Ram and battery.
UPDATE 2:
used this on Oreo and everything is also good there. however, there are some apps that cannot be uninstalled either from root uninstallers or by deleting their folder. maybe you can add these apps to the junkcleaner :
Audio settings (clear audio+ DSEE etc)
com.qualcomm.qti.telephonyservice (tell me if it is important to keep)
download manager (guess its important to keep)
home network (tell if important to keep)
shell (tell if imp)
software update app (probably not used since unlocked bootloader, other apps can be updated from playstore)
wap push (tell if needed to keep)
will be even more thankful
much respect from me
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would you kindly post modified script for download.
good work!!thanx bro!!
+1 from me!

GUIDE (Root) BQ Aquaris X (Pro) transform to F.O.S.S. OS <NO GOOGLE>

This Guide focuses mainly on replacing the Stock ROM System Apps with the AOSP versions from Lineage OS.
First you need to install TWRP & root your phone. I have tried Magisk & SuperSU, both should work. (Please search existing threats how to do this)
After the Setup i have tried to use ADB to uninstall most of the Google Apps, ...without any success. They got removed, but after reboot, the apps came back. The key is that you need to run TWRP and use ADB from there.
Start phone in TWRP Recovery and Mount System Partition
Run adb root
Run adb shell
from there you can use all adb commands like uninstall, disable, hide, etc...
To remove most of the google apps like Duo, Hangouts, Drive...you just type:
cd system/app
rm -r com.google.android.gm (Example)
to remove the unwanted apps
install the new system app as a user app first
then move all the content from /data/app/<your_app> to /system/app/>new app>
You need to be careful to not brick your system.
The Guide is just an overview for now, detailed instructions will follow later, with examples.

"Official" Rooted Image for TCL RT51/RT2851/BeyondTV (Android 9) Plattform

a new pre rooted image appeared called "TestUpdate" , I tested it and it works - first boot takes a while.
but beware, you can break your Tv with this image. I dont take any responsible for any Damage it causes. Only use it if you know what youre doing !!!
D:\Tools\adb>adb shell
BeyondTV:/ $ su
BeyondTV:/ #
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Link
what TV firmware inside?
see pictures
Drm, netflix amazon?
i dont use any of these services... try it yourself!
you can always go back to your older firmware.
How to flash It ??
put the .img on a usb > put the usb stick in any port > power on the tv with the physical button on itself and hold it around 10 seconds (led will flash)
Thanks, i installed! it works perfectly with Netflix, prime etc
Do you have changelog?
magisk can be installed to hide root?
probably not...
magisk needs to edit the boot image so the daemon can be loaded before "system" starts. i haven't tested this yet, but i doubt this work - given how this tv works.
How can I install applications on the system?
i suggest to use adb
enable adb on tv > adb connect 'tv ip' > adb install your.apk
you dont need root for that tho
Sorry I did not express myself well, I cannot write the system partition to move applications to / system / priv-app /
PS C:\adb> adb shell mount -o rw,remount /system
mount: '/system' not in /proc/mounts
BeyondTV:/ # mount -o rw,remount /system
mount: '/system' not in /proc/mounts
English is not my language, thank you very much
my advice to you: use pm disable as root, do not delete the apps.... you will run into a lot of problems, if u delete the wrong app!
I don't want to remove applications. I already disabled bloatware. I want to move applications to the system, for example if the Google live channels application were in the system, pip is enabled
I wanted to define HDMI inputs as applications, does anyone know how?
How to get superuser permissions?
Is there a way to remove or hide root on this build?
Hey Guys
I have a new firmware from TCL TV P8M Model RT51.
I downloaded from TCL Brazil
Version 270 (Official) https://blobmarketingsemp.blob.core...4_SW MAIN XXP8MP715C71550SK8300 V.270_USB.zip
I just updated
Hi Didonsom,
Please share the screenshot of about screen and tell us what's been changed.
Also mirror this update package to some other file sharing site. This link is not having good download speed.
@fuqi what can be done with this rom that cannot be done with the others?

Can't Remove System Apps (even with root priviledges)

I recently rooted my moto G fast (boost) but I'm unable to debloat. Even with root I still can't seem to figure out how to successfully remove system apps from the following folders: /product/app, /product/priv-app, /system_root/system/app, or /system_root/system/priv-app. I've tried running chmod 755 to no avail. The ability to debloat is the main reason I always root so if I can't do that then I don't really see any point in having root at all. I like to be able to freely add or remove apps from the priviledged apps folder. This is far from my first rodeo but I'm not a professional by any means; I still have quite a bit to learn, so correct me if I'm wrong but I'm assuming its because selinux is set to enforcing so I've been scouring the internet looking for a way to set it to permissive and so far nothing has worked. I tried running "su setenforce 0" in both termux and the twrp terminal but neither were successful. I'm also assuming this is the reason I've been unable to install busybox to xbin. I got it to install fine in sbin but I have a couple apps which require it to be in xbin in order to function properly. Any and all advice would be greatly appreciated
Use a third party app in play store to remove system apps.
I recommend this: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jumobile.manager.systemapp&hl=en_US&gl=US
mrsiri said:
Use a third party app in play store to remove system apps.
I recommend this: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jumobile.manager.systemapp&hl=en_US&gl=US
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I have been using third party apps. I have SD Maid pro and even that can't remove anything that's in system apps or priv system apps.
What about deleting the files with Root explorer (file manager with root access) ? you can find it on the play store
Otherwise try using adb commands:
adb shell
pm uninstall --user 0 com.useless.piece.of.trash
mrsiri said:
What about deleting the files with Root explorer (file manager with root access) ? you can find it on the play store
Otherwise try using adb commands:
adb shell
pm uninstall --user 0 com.useless.piece.of.trash
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Did it work?
mrsiri said:
Did it work?
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Haven't gotten a chance to try ADB just yet. Ive tried using a couple different root file explorers with no luck (I assume due to either selinux or not having BusyBox in xbin) but last night I was somehow able to drunkenly set selinux to permissive and fix the busybox issue (unfortunately I can't recall how lol) so I'm gonna try again with a root uninstaller after work. I realize my efforts are largely pointless since this phone performs perfectly even with the bloat. I pretty much just do this on principal cuz I like knowing I have total control of my device.
AMShiech said:
Haven't gotten a chance to try ADB just yet. Ive tried using a couple different root file explorers with no luck (I assume due to either selinux or not having BusyBox in xbin) but last night I was somehow able to drunkenly set selinux to permissive and fix the busybox issue (unfortunately I can't recall how lol) so I'm gonna try again with a root uninstaller after work. I realize my efforts are largely pointless since this phone performs perfectly even with the bloat. I pretty much just do this on principal cuz I like knowing I have total control of my device.
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Try the ADB method, I used it once and successfully deleted phone app for trying the pixel 2 method of clearing verizon gray OEM unlock toggle on my G6 Plus, although it didn't help in the end...

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