[EB13/EC05][Stock][Configurable Zip] System Apps Remove N Restore

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:[Disclaimer]:
As always, performing a "nandroid backup" from Clockwork Mod is recommended as a precaution.
Use this at your own risk!

:[Requirements]:
An Epic 4G with Clockwork Mod recovery installed (preferably 3.0.0.6).
A text editor to edit the config file.

Note:: The EB13 files are from deodexed EB13, and are intended to be used on an EB13 based Rom.
Note:: The EC05 files are from deodexed EC05, and are intended to be used on an EC05 based Rom.

:[Description]:
This is a configurable zip that has the ability to selectively remove and restore system apps.
This is a follow up to this proof of concept.

:[Features]:
Selectively remove and / or restore any of the 66 system apps listed below.
User configurable by editing a config file that is placed onto the SD card.

[Download EB13 zip package here.]
[Download EC05 zip package here.]

:[Usage]:
This download files are not flash-able zips! (The flash-able zip is inside the downloads)

#1:: Extract the 2 files that are in the zip package onto your computer.
#2:: Copy the "system_apps.zip" onto your SD card.
#3:: Make the desired changes to the "system_apps.cfg" file, changing "no" to "yes" as desired.
For example, to remove qik, change
remove.system.qik=no​
to
remove.system.qik=yes​
Note:: If you don't make any changes to the "system_apps.cfg" file, the zip will not do anything other than output text!
Note:: Make sure your file is saved with unix line endings (Windows users do not create any new lines and you should be OK).
#4:: Copy the "system_apps.cfg" onto the root of your SD card ("/sdcard/system_apps.cfg").
#5:: Use Clockwork Mod recovery to install the "system_apps.zip".

:[Included apps]:
AppWidgetPicker was taken from Bonsai 3.0.1, but originated here.
LbsTestMode was taken from here, credit goes to BThomas22x it seems.
The rest of the EB13 files came from Dameon87's Stock Deodexed EB13 Rom.
The rest of the EC05 files came from Bonsai4All_EC05_UnTouched.
I have confirmed with k0nane that none of these files should effect the CIQ removal.
(With the possible exception of EC05's SprintID "W_Installer.apk" file, but who in their right mind is going to install that?)
Code: 
amazonmp3.apk
AppWidgetPicker.apk
Asphalt5_DEMO_ANMP_Samsung_D700_Sprint_ML.apk
AxT9IME.apk
Brightness.apk
Browser.apk
BuddiesNow.apk
ClockPackage.apk
cm-android.apk
Divx.apk
Dlna.apk
Email.apk
FactoryTest.apk
FBAndroid-1.4.1.apk
FreeHDGameDemos.apk
Gallery3D.apk
GenieWidget.apk
HiddenMenu.apk
HTMLViewer.apk
install_flash_player.apk
KeyBoardSlideUpCounter.apk
LatinIME.apk
LatinImeTutorial.apk
Launcher2.apk
LbsTestMode.apk
lcdtest.apk
LiveWallpapers.apk
LiveWallpapersPicker.apk
MediaHubV102_Epic4G.apk
Memo.apk
Mms.apk
MusicPlayer.apk
MyFiles.apk
nascar09-prod-release.apk
Protips.apk
qik.apk
SamsungApps.apk
SamsungWidget_CalendarClock.apk
SamsungWidget_FeedAndUpdate.apk
SamsungWidget_ProgramMonitor.apk
SamsungWidget_StockClock.apk
SamsungWidget_WeatherClock.apk
SelfTestMode.apk
SetupWizard.apk
sfl-prod-release.apk
SN28-1100-sprint-signed.apk
SnsAccount.apk
SnsProvider.apk
SoundPlayer.apk
Sprint_App_Updater.apk
SprintAndroidExtension.apk
SprintTV.apk
SprintTVWidget.apk
SprintZone.apk
Swype.apk
TAT_LiveWallpaper_Dandelion.apk
TAT_LiveWallpaper_Luminescence.apk
TAT_LiveWallpaper_OceanWaves.apk
thinkdroid.apk
TouchWiz30Launcher.apk
TouchWizCalculator.apk
TouchWizCalendar.apk
Vending.apk
VideoPlayer.apk
W_Installer.apk ([COLOR="Blue"]EC05 only[/COLOR])
YouTube.apk

:[Q & A]:
What happens when the system_apps.cfg file is missing or in the wrong location?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Clockwork Mod recovery will give a status 7 error.
What happens if I change "no" to something besides "yes or "no" in the config file?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
The script checks for "yes", so if the value is anything else, the item will be skipped (just stick with "yes" and "no").
What happens if I did not use unix line endings?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Clockwork Mod recovery will give an error. Probably status 7, but possibly status 6.
Why does it take so long to boot after running this?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Because it clears out the cache and dalvik-cache, causing it to be rebuilt.

:[Testing]:
This has been tested and confirmed working on an Epic 4G running Bonsai 4.0.0.

:[ChangeLog]:
Code: 
Update for EC05. (03-22-2011)

Initial release. (03-08-2011)
=]
 
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jbadboy2007

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also what i do is use sdx stock app removal. when there is actually a stock app that i like i backup that app. then when i flash new roms with all bloat removed i can restore the stock apps of my choosing. the biggest one i do this with is the terrible bubble mms app and put back the eclair mms.
 
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hardrock121

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will it matter to flash the whole file as it is..without checking for any existing apks?? ie if i already have qik foreg.. and i dont change that to no... should it be still ok?
 
BiggDavin

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I want to try this, was just going to wait for the next SFR version so I can do it all at one time during my 'scheduled maintenance window'. (Reading that makes me feel that I've spent too many years in IT.) Just 2 questions:

1. There are a bunch of apps that I have removed before, like mms.apk/browser.apk, using sdx stock app removal tool and it causes FCs. Is this different if removed from CWM? If so, do we know which of these sys apps are required?

2. If I am not installing particular .apks, can they be removed from the zip to make it smaller?
 
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rcastel2

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App .apk brief description

To the OP,
Can you put a brief description on what each .apk is for the ones that are not known by reading them? For example, I have no idea if I still need to install FactoryTest.apk, cm-android.apk, HiddenMenu.apk, SN28-1100-sprint-signed.apk...? For some, I have no idea what it is and it would help if you can put a brief description on what the apk is?
 
jbadboy2007

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There is a brief description of all sys apps in a thread called all app safe to remove. Search for it or page back to it in the dev section.

Sent from my SPH-D700 using XDA App
 
nubecoder

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hardrock121 said:
will it matter to flash the whole file as it is..without checking for any existing apks?? ie if i already have qik foreg.. and i dont change that to no... should it be still ok?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
As the OP states, all values are defaulted to no, so flashing as is will only print text to the screen and waste your time.
BiggDavin said:
Just 2 questions:

1. There are a bunch of apps that I have removed before, like mms.apk/browser.apk, using sdx stock app removal tool and it causes FCs. Is this different if removed from CWM? If so, do we know which of these sys apps are required?

2. If I am not installing particular .apks, can they be removed from the zip to make it smaller?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
#1 - I did my best to only include things that could be safely removed, but YMMV.
There's a link below to a thread of apps and what they do, if they've been removed safely, etc...
#2 - Yes, removing the apks from the zip is fine if you are only doing removals.
rcastel2 said:
To the OP,
Can you put a brief description on what each .apk is for the ones that are not known by reading them?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
jbadboy2007 said:
There is a brief description of all sys apps in a thread called all app safe to remove.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
This is the thread being referred to.

=]
 
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evilsock

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ok i want to add some missing apps, what do i need to type? im confused bc it says remove, and if i leave some as no ie if i have qik and want to keep it will i need to change the script? all i want is TV, genie weather widget, and nav so sorry if im sounding noobish but its just confusing a lil
 
chris41g

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evilsock said:
ok i want to add some missing apps, what do i need to type? im confused bc it says remove, and if i leave some as no ie if i have qik and want to keep it will i need to change the script? all i want is TV, genie weather widget, and nav so sorry if im sounding noobish but its just confusing a lil
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Click to collapse

Skip past all the remove lines in the cfg file and there are some install lines... change those to yes


Sent from my SPH-D700 using XDA App
 
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latindor17

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Ok i moved the config file from the folder to the SD card and i cannot find the zip file anywhere and i dont see a Status 7 error either, can anyone help?
 
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latindor17

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latindor17 said:
Ok i moved the config file from the folder to the SD card and i cannot find the zip file anywhere and i dont see a Status 7 error either, can anyone help?
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Click to collapse

Ok i think i know what might be wrong, i think i converted the config file to notepad in order to edit the files i wanted but now i dont know how to convert it back. Please help :(

Edit: i just realize that i couldve done this all on root explorer but now i cant because the config file has converted to notepad and i cant change it back!!!!
 
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mouseglider

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latindor17 said:
Ok i think i know what might be wrong, i think i converted the config file to notepad in order to edit the files i wanted but now i dont know how to convert it back. Please help :(

Edit: i just realize that i couldve done this all on root explorer but now i cant because the config file has converted to notepad and i cant change it back!!!!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse

Does the config file have an extension, like "config.txt" - if so, then you can use root explorer on your phone and rename the file without the extenstion or the appropriate extension - you can't change the file extension to none on the PC because the PC needs the extension.

I am not stating this because I have the same problem as you, but I had another instance that was simuliar needing a certain file structure, so this is what worked for me - and maybe work for you.

Good Luck - hope this helps! :)
 
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    :[Disclaimer]:
    As always, performing a "nandroid backup" from Clockwork Mod is recommended as a precaution.
    Use this at your own risk!

    :[Requirements]:
    An Epic 4G with Clockwork Mod recovery installed (preferably 3.0.0.6).
    A text editor to edit the config file.

    Note:: The EB13 files are from deodexed EB13, and are intended to be used on an EB13 based Rom.
    Note:: The EC05 files are from deodexed EC05, and are intended to be used on an EC05 based Rom.

    :[Description]:
    This is a configurable zip that has the ability to selectively remove and restore system apps.
    This is a follow up to this proof of concept.

    :[Features]:
    Selectively remove and / or restore any of the 66 system apps listed below.
    User configurable by editing a config file that is placed onto the SD card.

    [Download EB13 zip package here.]
    [Download EC05 zip package here.]

    :[Usage]:
    This download files are not flash-able zips! (The flash-able zip is inside the downloads)

    #1:: Extract the 2 files that are in the zip package onto your computer.
    #2:: Copy the "system_apps.zip" onto your SD card.
    #3:: Make the desired changes to the "system_apps.cfg" file, changing "no" to "yes" as desired.
    For example, to remove qik, change
    remove.system.qik=no​
    to
    remove.system.qik=yes​
    Note:: If you don't make any changes to the "system_apps.cfg" file, the zip will not do anything other than output text!
    Note:: Make sure your file is saved with unix line endings (Windows users do not create any new lines and you should be OK).
    #4:: Copy the "system_apps.cfg" onto the root of your SD card ("/sdcard/system_apps.cfg").
    #5:: Use Clockwork Mod recovery to install the "system_apps.zip".

    :[Included apps]:
    AppWidgetPicker was taken from Bonsai 3.0.1, but originated here.
    LbsTestMode was taken from here, credit goes to BThomas22x it seems.
    The rest of the EB13 files came from Dameon87's Stock Deodexed EB13 Rom.
    The rest of the EC05 files came from Bonsai4All_EC05_UnTouched.
    I have confirmed with k0nane that none of these files should effect the CIQ removal.
    (With the possible exception of EC05's SprintID "W_Installer.apk" file, but who in their right mind is going to install that?)
    Code: 
    amazonmp3.apk
AppWidgetPicker.apk
Asphalt5_DEMO_ANMP_Samsung_D700_Sprint_ML.apk
AxT9IME.apk
Brightness.apk
Browser.apk
BuddiesNow.apk
ClockPackage.apk
cm-android.apk
Divx.apk
Dlna.apk
Email.apk
FactoryTest.apk
FBAndroid-1.4.1.apk
FreeHDGameDemos.apk
Gallery3D.apk
GenieWidget.apk
HiddenMenu.apk
HTMLViewer.apk
install_flash_player.apk
KeyBoardSlideUpCounter.apk
LatinIME.apk
LatinImeTutorial.apk
Launcher2.apk
LbsTestMode.apk
lcdtest.apk
LiveWallpapers.apk
LiveWallpapersPicker.apk
MediaHubV102_Epic4G.apk
Memo.apk
Mms.apk
MusicPlayer.apk
MyFiles.apk
nascar09-prod-release.apk
Protips.apk
qik.apk
SamsungApps.apk
SamsungWidget_CalendarClock.apk
SamsungWidget_FeedAndUpdate.apk
SamsungWidget_ProgramMonitor.apk
SamsungWidget_StockClock.apk
SamsungWidget_WeatherClock.apk
SelfTestMode.apk
SetupWizard.apk
sfl-prod-release.apk
SN28-1100-sprint-signed.apk
SnsAccount.apk
SnsProvider.apk
SoundPlayer.apk
Sprint_App_Updater.apk
SprintAndroidExtension.apk
SprintTV.apk
SprintTVWidget.apk
SprintZone.apk
Swype.apk
TAT_LiveWallpaper_Dandelion.apk
TAT_LiveWallpaper_Luminescence.apk
TAT_LiveWallpaper_OceanWaves.apk
thinkdroid.apk
TouchWiz30Launcher.apk
TouchWizCalculator.apk
TouchWizCalendar.apk
Vending.apk
VideoPlayer.apk
W_Installer.apk ([COLOR="Blue"]EC05 only[/COLOR])
YouTube.apk

    :[Q & A]:
    What happens when the system_apps.cfg file is missing or in the wrong location?
    Click to expand...
    Click to collapse
    Clockwork Mod recovery will give a status 7 error.
    What happens if I change "no" to something besides "yes or "no" in the config file?
    Click to expand...
    Click to collapse
    The script checks for "yes", so if the value is anything else, the item will be skipped (just stick with "yes" and "no").
    What happens if I did not use unix line endings?
    Click to expand...
    Click to collapse
    Clockwork Mod recovery will give an error. Probably status 7, but possibly status 6.
    Why does it take so long to boot after running this?
    Click to expand...
    Click to collapse
    Because it clears out the cache and dalvik-cache, causing it to be rebuilt.

    :[Testing]:
    This has been tested and confirmed working on an Epic 4G running Bonsai 4.0.0.

    :[ChangeLog]:
    Code: 
    Update for EC05. (03-22-2011)

Initial release. (03-08-2011)
    =]
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    nubecoder
    nubecoder
    hardrock121 said:
    will it matter to flash the whole file as it is..without checking for any existing apks?? ie if i already have qik foreg.. and i dont change that to no... should it be still ok?
    Click to expand...
    Click to collapse
    As the OP states, all values are defaulted to no, so flashing as is will only print text to the screen and waste your time.
    BiggDavin said:
    Just 2 questions:

    1. There are a bunch of apps that I have removed before, like mms.apk/browser.apk, using sdx stock app removal tool and it causes FCs. Is this different if removed from CWM? If so, do we know which of these sys apps are required?

    2. If I am not installing particular .apks, can they be removed from the zip to make it smaller?
    Click to expand...
    Click to collapse
    #1 - I did my best to only include things that could be safely removed, but YMMV.
    There's a link below to a thread of apps and what they do, if they've been removed safely, etc...
    #2 - Yes, removing the apks from the zip is fine if you are only doing removals.
    rcastel2 said:
    To the OP,
    Can you put a brief description on what each .apk is for the ones that are not known by reading them?
    Click to expand...
    Click to collapse
    jbadboy2007 said:
    There is a brief description of all sys apps in a thread called all app safe to remove.
    Click to expand...
    Click to collapse
    This is the thread being referred to.

    =]
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    nubecoder
    nubecoder
    Updated for EC05, check OP.

    =]
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