Can't access contact data

[bradleonard]

After a few days of research and communication I found the fix for this problem. I did not need to use the SBF file, although I think I see the value in this file as it appears to serve as a last resort backup.

This thread details the fix that I used.
http://www.droidforums.net/forum/dr...cts-storage-now-im-screwed-2.html#post1632274

A recap to my problem: I used Titanium Backup to delete apps that caused my contacts not to appear and go back to the home screen when I attempted to view them individually. I had deleted amongst other things, the Yahoo Authentication app.

 

[bradleonard]

after you reset your phone

Hello All!

This is a quick "guide" to get you going on your new Droid X2. The X2 can be easily rooted using Gingerbreak. To use the exploit make sure you have USB Debugging enabled and install the Gingerbreak apk courtesy of Chainfire. For more information of how it works visit Chainfire's page here: [26.04.2011][v1.2] GingerBreak APK (root for GingerBread) - xda-developers.

Root X2 using Gingerbreak
Instructions- Ensure you have your SD card inserted and mounted, enable USB debugging and Install gingerbreak apk. Click on Root Device. Your phone will reboot and you will have Superuser installed when your phone is rooted.
Download: Gingerbreak.apk

Host File to block Ads*Added 6/3
Here is a host file that will block ads within apps. I have slightly modified this host file so that it doesn't break zynga games and a few others. Adfree blocks nearly everything (which is good), but can break the functionality of some games and apps.
Instructions-Use root explorer, mount the system in R/W and place the file in system/etc *Make a backup of your existing version
Download: hosts

GPS Mod*Added 6/3
Here is a modded gps.config file to lock in GPS faster. It changes the GPS satellite location to the US instead of North America.
Instructions-Use root explorer, mount the system in R/W and place the file in system/etc *Make a backup of your existing version
Download: gps.conf

Froyo Malware Exploit "Patch"*Added 6/3
This tricks an older and current froyo exploit into thinking it has already ran. All you need to do is place a blank file (created in linux) with the name of "profile" and place it in system/bin. I have created a zip file with the profile file inside. I had to place it within a zip file since you cannot upload empty files to mediafire.
Instructions: Extract the zip and use root explorer (mount R/W) to place the profile file in system/bin.
Download: profile.zip

Spare Parts for X2*Added 6/8
Here is a stripped down Cyanogenmod spare parts for our phones if anyone would like it. It doesn't have all the crap the market version comes along with. You can use this to speed up window and transition animations and lock the launcher in memory.
Download: X2SpareParts.apk


We do not have an SBF for our phones yet if you choose to remove the apps you will not be able to restore at this time.

Safe List of apps to remove/Freeze (recommended to freeze, but I removed mine and have had no issues)

DO NOT REMOVE AUTHENTICATING APPS!! IT WILL BREAK CONTACTS FUNCTIONALITY!! IF YOU USE AN APP OR WIDGET THEN DONT REMOVE IT!
I will add more to the list as I find them
Amazon Kindle
Amazon MP3
Backup Assistant
Backup Assistant Client
Blockbuster
City ID
DLNA 0709.69
DLNAsystemService
Emergency Alerts
Help Center
Homescreen tips
IM 3.0.4.6
IM presence
Lets golf
My Verizon (May have force closes after removed but will be fine when rebooted)
News 2.2.2
NFL Mobile
NFS Shift
Quickoffice
Rich Location
Skype
Slacker
Tasks 1.0
VCAST Apps
VCAST Music
VCAST Videos
Voice Commands - Will remove dialer voice searching functionality (VSuite.apk)
Voicemail - Remove the visual voicemail
VZ Navigator

New Added *6/3
BlurTasks.apk
Cmas.apk
PerformanceManager.apk
StatusWidget.apk
StickNotWidget.apk
WeatherWidget.apk
WorldClockWidget.apk

Is this list still considered safe? I created the typical problem when I deleted Yahoo Authentication, but I also wondering if deleting backup assistant will cause a problem? Also, I thought anything with blur in the name was dangerous to freeze?

What are you current thoughts on this list?

 

[juhde]

The quoted list on the 5th or 6th post is fine. Just don't mess with yahoo contacts or what ever it's called. It's not on the list but people see yahoo and think, "I can't possibly need that", when in fact you do need it.

Also while using a sbf will work, it's a bit over kill. If you deleted a system app like yahoo, to restore it just find a system dump that's been uploaded (there are several on almost all the forums) download it, find the apk and odex files, put them back on the phone, reset the permissions and reboot.

If that's to daunting for you then the honest truth is you probably shouldn't be messing with deleting system apps in the first place. Unless of course you like learning, most devs started out not knowing anything, breaking something learning to fix it, learning a bit more and more. Now we look up to them.
Sent from my DROID X2

 

[devedsmith]

When I try to read contact numbers, it comes up with a white screen that just goes back to the contact list after a second. I uninstalled a few of those authenticator apps with titanium, can I just restore them?

This happened to me and my Droid X2 right out of the box. I've not found a solution yet.