2.2 and bloatware

[avt123]

So I started removing some bloatware from 2.2, and I noticed that a lot of files are doubles... for example..

Vvm.apk
Vvm.odex


Is this suppose t be like this? I changed the .apk to .bak on the files I do not want, but in 2.1 I never saw .odex files in there before. Anyone know what this is about?

 

[RnD_Solo]

good question

 

[chops]

lol i need the 2.2 genie news widget i deleted it cause i didnt like the new one and i tried to download an old one and it didnt work can anyone grab the file through root explorer and email it to me [email protected]

 

[just4747]

And since you lose root after getting 2.2 now, what method can we use to re-root? Can we yet?

 

[avt123]

And since you lose root after getting 2.2 now, what method can we use to re-root? Can we yet?

I didn't lose root. If you followed the directions correctly, you are able to keep root.

 

[just4747]

And since you lose root after getting 2.2 now, what method can we use to re-root? Can we yet?

I didn't lose root. If you followed the directions correctly, you are able to keep root.

I did, I did everything, reverted all theme stuff and moved su to xbin. Am I supposed to move it back now or something?

I also now cannot even get the drivers to install for USB Mass Storage mode or for Charge mode now...any ideas? I tried the ones from a forum and the Moto ones and none are getting rid of the yellow ! for the device in either mode....

 

[avt123]

And since you lose root after getting 2.2 now, what method can we use to re-root? Can we yet?

I didn't lose root. If you followed the directions correctly, you are able to keep root.

I did, I did everything, reverted all theme stuff and moved su to xbin. Am I supposed to move it back now or something?

I also now cannot even get the drivers to install for USB Mass Storage mode or for Charge mode now...any ideas? I tried the ones from a forum and the Moto ones and none are getting rid of the yellow ! for the device in either mode....

I did not move SU back from xbin... You no longer have the SU ninja icon? I'm not sure what to tell you.

I don't think you'd be able to move the SU file anyways since you aren't rooted, you probably wont have the permissions.

 

[just4747]

I followed this and it worked!!! Tell everyone who needs it:


IF YOU LOST ROOT BECAUSE YOU COPIED su INSTEAD OF MOVING IT:

Quote:
EDIT: 1. Open terminal and make sure su exists in /system/xbin/su and run it to get a root terminal. You should see a #
2. Run "mount -o rw,remount /dev/block/system /system"
3. Run "cp /system/bin/su /system/bin/su.bak"
4. Run "cd /system/bin/"
5. Run "rm su"

You now have root again.


From here: http://androidforums.com/all-things-root-droid-x/154206-release-android-2-2-froyo-droid-x.html

 

[slivvy]

So has anyone else tried removing bloat? Just curious...

 

[REARless]

I have removed all of the bloat I had removed from the Droid X on 2.1. See below.

Does anyone know the Verizon Navigator apk name? (Yes I Googled it and it is NOT VZnav.apk)

Here is a list of apps that I renamed on the /system/app directory:

Amazonmp3_1.7.22_signed_zipaligned.apk
Blockbuster.apk
CityID.apk
ClockWidget.apk
cmas.apk
Conversations.apk
DLNA.apk
DlnaSystemService.bak
FMRadio.apk
FMRadioService.apk
FriendFeed.apk
HelpCenter.apk
HomeSyncWizard.apk
LiveWallpapers.apk
LiveWallpapersPicker.apk
MagicSmokeWallpapers.apk
MessagesWidget.apk
Messaging.apk
Mynet.apk
MyVerizon.apk
NewsWidget.apk
PhotoWidget.apk
QuickContactWidget.apk
Skype_mobile_live.apk
Social Messaging.apk
SocialShare.apk
StatusWidget.apk
StickyNoteWidget.apk
Stk.bak
ToggleWidgets.apk
UniversalInbox.apk
VpnServices.apk
Vvm.apk
WeatherWidget.apk
WorkContacts.apk

 

[avt123]

I followed this and it worked!!! Tell everyone who needs it:


IF YOU LOST ROOT BECAUSE YOU COPIED su INSTEAD OF MOVING IT:

Quote:
EDIT: 1. Open terminal and make sure su exists in /system/xbin/su and run it to get a root terminal. You should see a #
2. Run "mount -o rw,remount /dev/block/system /system"
3. Run "cp /system/bin/su /system/bin/su.bak"
4. Run "cd /system/bin/"
5. Run "rm su"

You now have root again.


From here: [Release] Android 2.2 Froyo for the Droid X - Android Forums

Ah so you copied it? I see, yea I just moved it.

 

[slivvy]

I have removed all of the bloat I had removed from the Droid X on 2.1. See below.

Does anyone know the Verizon Navigator apk name? (Yes I Googled it and it is NOT VZnav.apk)

Here is a list of apps that I renamed on the /system/app directory:

Amazonmp3_1.7.22_signed_zipaligned.apk
Blockbuster.apk
CityID.apk
ClockWidget.apk
cmas.apk
Conversations.apk
DLNA.apk
DlnaSystemService.bak
FMRadio.apk
FMRadioService.apk
FriendFeed.apk
HelpCenter.apk
HomeSyncWizard.apk
LiveWallpapers.apk
LiveWallpapersPicker.apk
MagicSmokeWallpapers.apk
MessagesWidget.apk
Messaging.apk
Mynet.apk
MyVerizon.apk
NewsWidget.apk
PhotoWidget.apk
QuickContactWidget.apk
Skype_mobile_live.apk
Social Messaging.apk
SocialShare.apk
StatusWidget.apk
StickyNoteWidget.apk
Stk.bak
ToggleWidgets.apk
UniversalInbox.apk
VpnServices.apk
Vvm.apk
WeatherWidget.apk
WorkContacts.apk

Awesome! Thank you for the list. Do we need to remove the .odex files as well?

 

[avt123]

I have removed all of the bloat I had removed from the Droid X on 2.1. See below.

Does anyone know the Verizon Navigator apk name? (Yes I Googled it and it is NOT VZnav.apk)

Here is a list of apps that I renamed on the /system/app directory:

Amazonmp3_1.7.22_signed_zipaligned.apk
Blockbuster.apk
CityID.apk
ClockWidget.apk
cmas.apk
Conversations.apk
DLNA.apk
DlnaSystemService.bak
FMRadio.apk
FMRadioService.apk
FriendFeed.apk
HelpCenter.apk
HomeSyncWizard.apk
LiveWallpapers.apk
LiveWallpapersPicker.apk
MagicSmokeWallpapers.apk
MessagesWidget.apk
Messaging.apk
Mynet.apk
MyVerizon.apk
NewsWidget.apk
PhotoWidget.apk
QuickContactWidget.apk
Skype_mobile_live.apk
Social Messaging.apk
SocialShare.apk
StatusWidget.apk
StickyNoteWidget.apk
Stk.bak
ToggleWidgets.apk
UniversalInbox.apk
VpnServices.apk
Vvm.apk
WeatherWidget.apk
WorkContacts.apk

It's called com.vznavigator.DROIDX.apk

 

[REARless]

I have removed all of the bloat I had removed from the Droid X on 2.1. See below.

Does anyone know the Verizon Navigator apk name? (Yes I Googled it and it is NOT VZnav.apk)

Here is a list of apps that I renamed on the /system/app directory:

Amazonmp3_1.7.22_signed_zipaligned.apk
Blockbuster.apk
CityID.apk
ClockWidget.apk
cmas.apk
Conversations.apk
DLNA.apk
DlnaSystemService.bak
FMRadio.apk
FMRadioService.apk
FriendFeed.apk
HelpCenter.apk
HomeSyncWizard.apk
LiveWallpapers.apk
LiveWallpapersPicker.apk
MagicSmokeWallpapers.apk
MessagesWidget.apk
Messaging.apk
Mynet.apk
MyVerizon.apk
NewsWidget.apk
PhotoWidget.apk
QuickContactWidget.apk
Skype_mobile_live.apk
Social Messaging.apk
SocialShare.apk
StatusWidget.apk
StickyNoteWidget.apk
Stk.bak
ToggleWidgets.apk
UniversalInbox.apk
VpnServices.apk
Vvm.apk
WeatherWidget.apk
WorkContacts.apk

Awesome! Thank you for the list. Do we need to remove the .odex files as well?

DO NOT REMOVE ANYTHING!!!!!!!!!

Just rename them. For example rename Vvm.apk to Vvm.bak.

And no, you can ignore the .odex file.

 

[REARless]

I have removed all of the bloat I had removed from the Droid X on 2.1. See below.

Does anyone know the Verizon Navigator apk name? (Yes I Googled it and it is NOT VZnav.apk)



It's called com.vznavigator.DROIDX.apk

Thanks!