[HOW TO] Remove bloatware

[qoncept]

Sent the backup assistance APK to both of you

BlurHome.apk is probably the stock launcher, but I'd be careful with that. It's not IMPOSSIBLE to recover without a launcher (at least it wasn't on my Droid, ask me how I know) but it's not easy.

 

[addroidx]

Thought I would post this here, it's a tweet from birdman (the guy that figured out root):

DO NOT REMOVE BACKUPASSISTANTCLIENT if you do, get it back on there NOW! a factory reset will result in a near brick.

Thanks for the heads up. OP updated.

No prob. Maybe someone will be able to extract it and post it on Rapidshare or something for all the folks that deleted it.

 

[steven.rn]

Anyone have an idea of the .apk filename for the stock launcher? would like to rename it to a .bak file so that it doesn't run in the background under Launcher Pro Plus.

Also, anyone have a backupassistant .apk file they could e-mail or send my way? [email protected]

Deleted mine, and, well, I don't want a bricked phone =P

pulled this off my droid x and zipped up for y'all.

Cheers! dancedroid

 

[WorldOfJohnboy]

Thought I would post this here, it's a tweet from birdman (the guy that figured out root):

DO NOT REMOVE BACKUPASSISTANTCLIENT if you do, get it back on there NOW! a factory reset will result in a near brick.

Thanks for the heads up. OP updated.

No prob. Maybe someone will be able to extract it and post it on Rapidshare or something for all the folks that deleted it.

If someone has the file and sends it to me, I have my own website with TONS of space and bandwidth that I can put it on... instead of having to wait for those PITA file sharing sites.

 

[Staywide8]

Last favor. Can anyone send me the account apk. I accidentally deleted that one too.

[email protected]

 

[steven.rn]

Thanks for the heads up. OP updated.

No prob. Maybe someone will be able to extract it and post it on Rapidshare or something for all the folks that deleted it.

If someone has the file and sends it to me, I have my own website with TONS of space and bandwidth that I can put it on... instead of having to wait for those PITA file sharing sites.

Posted; maybe you can dl from there... don't see your site- just yank it out of the new thread right on top in droidxhacks

 

[qoncept]

I'm going to upload the entire /system/app folder when I get home so people don't need to ask for individual files.

Remember! Rename, don't delete the files!

 

[big007hed]

I'm going to upload the entire /system/app folder when I get home so people don't need to ask for individual files.

Remember! Rename, don't delete the files!

Thanks man!!!

 

[REARless]

Anyone know the name for the corporate email app?

Edit: Figured it out - BlurEmail.apk

 

[qoncept]

Someone already did it. You can get it here:
Droid X System Dump for those who deleted apps without backing up

 

[big007hed]

I have the file downloaded do I just copy that APK to the folder on the phone?

 

[qoncept]

I have the file downloaded do I just copy that APK to the folder on the phone?

Yep, just put them right back where they were.

 

[REARless]

FYI

Here is a list of the apps I removed (copied)

Social Networking - FriendFeed.apk
Files - FileManager.apk
Media Sharing - HomeSyncWizard.apk
Messaging - Messaging.apk
Company Directory - MotoGAL.apk
Email - BlurEmail.apk
Blockbuster - Blockbuster.apk
City ID - CityID.apk
Skype - Skype_mobile.live.apk
Visual Voice Mail - Vvm.apk
3G Mobile Hotspot Mynet.bak

 

[motorhaith]

how do i add back the backupassistance client? i've tried adb push but it says permission denied. Help please?

 

[qoncept]

You need to type su before trying to move files. It's really just easier with Root Explorer.