Ok I'm not talking about htc built in apps. But this useless bull**** apps that just sitting on my app drawer with no ****ing reason:
7digital
Ais
Axis net
Broadband
Dtac
I store
I muzik 3g
Mobiletv
Mobile tv
Mobi tv
Mworld
My HTC
Myhtcs
Ringtunes
Telkomsel
Truemoveh
Viettel
XL
I have successfuly uninstalled them all using link2sd (need root).
I try to uninstalled 7digital then my phone restarts by itself, I'm scared a bit, then after my phone booted all that **** apps I just uninstalled came back. Wtf???
Any solutions?
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You can only remove them in recovery via adb shell rm /system/app/*.apk
And if you're on stock ROM, also remove it's odex adb shell rm /system/app/*.odex
Or you can use the script made by Maarten here : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=36278172&postcount=30
extract the updater-script, edit the filename for the apk that you need to remove and put in back in the zip, and flash that in recovery.
Tried root uninstaller but no luck either. It came back after reboot :/
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w1040 said:
Tried root uninstaller but no luck either. It came back after reboot :/
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No app can uninstall app on DX except the way I described above.
There is some sort of protection HTC imposed on DX that you cannot use an app like TB, Root Uninstaller & etc; they won't work.
Note: before you remove anything, make sure you make a nandroid of your stock ROM before that as once an OTA is out, you need a clean stock ROM to update successfully.
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No app can uninstall app on DX except the way I described above.
There is some sort of protection HTC imposed on DX that you cannot use an app like TB, Root Uninstaller & etc; they won't work.
Note: before you remove anything, make sure you make a nandroid of your stock ROM before that as once an OTA is out, you need a clean stock ROM to update successfully.
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But my rom are now rooted its too late to make a nand backup now..
Anyway, nand backup is on cwm recovery right?
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If you never remove anything from the system partition, it is never too late.
(I believe you not yet able to remove anything )
And yes, make a nandroid backup with CWM.
ckpv5 said:
If you never remove anything from the system partition, it is never too late.
(I believe you not yet able to remove anything )
And yes, make a nandroid backup with CWM.
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What I meant is its too late for me to backup a clean stock unrooted rom.
Sorry can't edit my post above since I'm new user although I'm not new to xda I'd just created a new account.
Anyway I wish there was a simple way to remove the odex on the bloatware I want to uninstalled. On link2sd, the app mentioned above are marked with ODEX (green).
Guess you were right, can't move an an app with an odex on it though I don't know what odex is.
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I understood that. What I meant is it is ok to make backup with a rooted stock ROM.
To update an OTA, you don't need to remove your root app or any installed app as long as all system files are intact. You don't even need to relock your bootloader. What you need is a stock recovery.
You can read more on this topic on the link in my sig. Even though that is for One V, it works the same principal for DX.
You can remove system apps from recovery using app called Aroma File Manager, made by Amarullz, you have the link in my Index.
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You can remove system apps from recovery using app called Aroma File Manager, made by Amarullz, you have the link in my Index.
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Totally forgot about this nice recovery explorer/file manager
As I always use a PC base explorer/file manager to add/remove files to/from system partition.
To w1040
ckpv5 is right. You can not delete files simply from Data or System folders.
You have to do that in recovery mode. If you try to delete files from any File explorer, your phone will simply restart.
Though we have rooted our phone, however it is not 100% rooted. HTC made S-ON on all of those device so that people can not do any changes on systems.
Play with your phone with complete nand backup.
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To w1040
ckpv5 is right. You can not delete files simply from Data or System folders.
You have to do that in recovery mode. If you try to delete files from any File explorer, your phone will simply restart.
Though we have rooted our phone, however it is not 100% rooted. HTC made S-ON on all of those device so that people can not do any changes on systems.
Play with your phone with complete nand backup.
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Actually we do have 100% root, S-Off differs a lot from root. And there are multiple ways of deleting the apps. You can make a flashable zip file yourself if you know how to, you can use aroma file manager (mount system before using it), adb, or any other recovery file manager, if it exists
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Probably someone should make a tutorial how to delete system apps here using aroma file manager?
Would be really useful.
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MaartenXDA said:
Actually we do have 100% root, S-Off differs a lot from root. And there are multiple ways of deleting the apps. You can make a flashable zip file yourself if you know how to, you can use aroma file manager (mount system before using it), adb, or any other recovery file manager, if it exists
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Yup understand. I am sorry I wanted to say he can not do it thru any file browser when the phone is running. It will simply reboot.
Need to try Aroma File manager. Deleting with flashable.zip is really a pain not so simple.
w1040 said:
Probably someone should make a tutorial how to delete system apps here using aroma file manager?
Would be really useful.
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+1 for that.
Addition
I have made a new idea on removing bloatwares. The idea is that the user can select the apps that are to be deleted in aroma. I have already made a project regarding this but only for my device. You can port it to your device and maybe share this with everyone.
Link to my thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2632355
With some changes, it will work great and our community can develop!!
But please don't cross post...
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But please don't cross post...
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Yeah! One moderator told me! I won't do like that from now onwards!
I have the t-mobile 626s variant. Ive rooted and still have a bunch of process and apps I dont want. I dont have a computer at the moment becuase its being fixed. Is there a list of apps safe to remove? Thank You
You have to install an insecure kernel. You can find a lot of custom kernel in these forum, choose one of them
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Hello,
I have a stock rooted ROM from viper that has all of the bloatware an sprint apps on it. I've tried removing the apks from ES file browser, android terminal emulator, and titanium backup uninstall. They are removed from the app drawer but then reappear (and sometimes update) whenever I reboot the phone.
How do I prevent this and remove them permanently?
Also, on an unrelated note, I'm using the OMJ mod pack and hot reboot doesn't work. It reboots to lock screen and then turns off completely. Has anyone found a fix for that too?
g2nightmare said:
Hello,
I have a stock rooted ROM from viper that has all of the bloatware an sprint apps on it. I've tried removing the apks from ES file browser, android terminal emulator, and titanium backup uninstall. They are removed from the app drawer but then reappear (and sometimes update) whenever I reboot the phone.
How do I prevent this and remove them permanently?
Also, on an unrelated note, I'm using the OMJ mod pack and hot reboot doesn't work. It reboots to lock screen and then turns off completely. Has anyone found a fix for that too?
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This has to do with not being able to make system changes while S-ON after the JellyBean update.
Urgh, I can't post outside links yet. Google this article to read more:
"Bootloader in Jelly Bean update causes huge headaches for rooted, S-ON HTC EVO 4G LTE owners" at Pocketables
A few options:
You could install MeanBean which has a fix to allow S-ON users to make system changes so that your uninstalls will persist.
Or you could check out App Quarantine ROOT/FREEZE, which you can use to freeze apps. I used this before MeanBean had the system changes fix and I didn't have any problems with the changes reverting. Titanium Backup has the option too, but the freeze option is only in the pay version.
Another option that I do personally due to this issue is remove all associated apk and odex files in the zip of the app you don't want in the Rom before transferring it to your sdcard and flashing... Takes a few minutes but ensures the app isn't installed upon bootup...just another option in case its a Rom that doesn't have meanrom's s-on workaround....
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onefasttreopro said:
Another option that I do personally due to this issue is remove all associated apk and odex files in the zip of the app you don't want in the Rom before transferring it to your sdcard and flashing... Takes a few minutes but ensures the app isn't installed upon bootup...just another option in case its a Rom that doesn't have meanrom's s-on workaround....
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spursdude said:
This has to do with not being able to make system changes while S-ON after the JellyBean update.
Urgh, I can't post outside links yet. Google this article to read more:
"Bootloader in Jelly Bean update causes huge headaches for rooted, S-ON HTC EVO 4G LTE owners" at Pocketables
A few options:
You could install MeanBean which has a fix to allow S-ON users to make system changes so that your uninstalls will persist.
Or you could check out App Quarantine ROOT/FREEZE, which you can use to freeze apps. I used this before MeanBean had the system changes fix and I didn't have any problems with the changes reverting. Titanium Backup has the option too, but the freeze option is only in the pay version.
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I'll try these and update you!
onefasttreopro said:
Another option that I do personally due to this issue is remove all associated apk and odex files in the zip of the app you don't want in the Rom before transferring it to your sdcard and flashing... Takes a few minutes but ensures the app isn't installed upon bootup...just another option in case its a Rom that doesn't have meanrom's s-on workaround....
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This worked perfectly! I deleted the apks while it was still zipped in Winrar and reflashed.
Best option: just get s-off.
Yes it may sound scary, but you will never want to go back to s-on again.
No more flashing kernels before a new Rom, none of that.
Just go to the dirty racun thread and go from there.
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bennyboy78 said:
Best option: just get s-off.
Yes it may sound scary, but you will never want to go back to s-on again.
No more flashing kernels before a new Rom, none of that.
Just go to the dirty racun thread and go from there.
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^^^^^^ this and also try RomCleaner
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1832162
g2nightmare said:
This worked perfectly! I deleted the apks while it was still zipped in Winrar and reflashed.
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Glad it worked out...its a bit of a pain knowing the file names for each app but gets the job done...enjoy
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tried this solution because i becoming a pain in the neck this apps that reinstall, but did not work for me. When i do the reinstall in recovery it tells me looking for update than update aborted..... do not know what to do next to get finally rid of all the garbage, at least what is for me!
My ATT HTC One is unlocked and rooted already with CWM no-touch installed.
I installed ES File explorer as well as Titanium Backup Pro and gave both root privileges when they asked for them via Super SU
I can "Uninstall", via titanium backup, all the bloatware apps but when I reboot they come back.
Similarly, through ES File explorer I run the root explorer section and choose to uninstall system apps. I then successfully remove the bloatware, but it again comes back upon reboot.
Are there any other methods I can try or any successful bloatware removals for the One from anybody here? Is it a matter, as another thread about the Incredible suggested, a matter of the kernel not allowing writes to the /system while running? If so, how do I remove bloatware from Recovery?
Thanks!
Q&A there is another thread about the same thing
Ah, thanks. Will head there! Deleting thread in a bit then.
Need a kernel which over rides this. Is an HTC code that they added to kernel.
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Fidelio_o said:
Need a kernel which over rides this. Is an HTC code that they added to kernel.
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Gotcha, makes sense. Thank you!
I want to remove all the bloatware from my HTC DX (rooted and TWRP installed). I used Titanium Backup but as S-ON is there you get the same stuff back after rebooting, I read here somewhere that you can remove those bloatware from Recovery.
Now I am in the TWRP menu, I mounted all the partitions, Went to the Apps folder and found all the bloatwares I need to remove. Since it is odexed, I was wondering if it is safe to remove them?
Do I need to remove the APK as well as .odex file? Will it reappear after reboot?
I have a nandroid backup, Will it be able to restore all the files if I mess up and restore from nandroid? Wondering since S-ON is enabled.
Thanks!
Droid.Anoop said:
I want to remove all the bloatware from my HTC DX (rooted and TWRP installed). I used Titanium Backup but as S-ON is there you get the same stuff back after rebooting, I read here somewhere that you can remove those bloatware from Recovery.
Now I am in the TWRP menu, I mounted all the partitions, Went to the Apps folder and found all the bloatwares I need to remove. Since it is odexed, I was wondering if it is safe to remove them?
Do I need to remove the APK as well as .odex file? Will it reappear after reboot?
I have a nandroid backup, Will it be able to restore all the files if I mess up and restore from nandroid? Wondering since S-ON is enabled.
Thanks!
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Yes you need to remove both the apk+odex file for it to be permanently removed.
Add: if you only delete the apk file, it will come back after reboot. So make sure to delete both apk and odex file of the app you want to permanently removed
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By permanently you mean even after reboots right? Also will the nandroid restore bring them back?
Thanks a lot
Droid.Anoop said:
By permanently you mean even after reboots right? Also will the nandroid restore bring them back?
Thanks a lot
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Yes of course nandroid backup will restore all the apps you removed. Thats what nand backup are for!
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Haha, I just wanted to be sure.
Could you explain what exactly are the limitations with S-ON?
Droid.Anoop said:
Haha, I just wanted to be sure.
Could you explain what exactly are the limitations with S-ON?
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About the S-ON i have no idea. Sorry
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No problem, So lets ask this question together! And thanks for the earlier answers!
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No problem, So lets ask this question together! And thanks for the earlier answers!
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No problem. I asked this question earlier too back when i just bought desire x
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I have made a new idea on removing bloatwares. The idea is that the user can select the apps that are to be deleted in aroma. I have already made a project regarding this but only for my device. You can port it to your device and maybe share this with everyone.
Link to my thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2632355
With some changes, it will work great and our community can develop!!
the_pirate_predator said:
I have made a new idea on removing bloatwares. The idea is that the user can select the apps that are to be deleted in aroma. I have already made a project regarding this but only for my device. You can port it to your device and maybe share this with everyone.
Link to my thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2632355
With some changes, it will work great and our community can develop!!
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Great one! Would take a look at it myself if I had some time left...
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Hi,
I tried to restore using Titanium Backup a previous version of Music App thinking I would be able to retrieve my deleted playlist, Since then I have lost my Music App completely.
I try to restore the latest backup using TB but the phone restarts (due to S-ON I suppose).
How can I restore it? The app is there in the System/app folder. I also tried creating a Flashable Zip and flashing it. But it didn't help.
Thanks.
Droid.Anoop said:
Hi,
I tried to restore using Titanium Backup a previous version of Music App thinking I would be able to retrieve my deleted playlist, Since then I have lost my Music App completely.
I try to restore the latest backup using TB but the phone restarts (due to S-ON I suppose).
How can I restore it? The app is there in the System/app folder. I also tried creating a Flashable Zip and flashing it. But it didn't help.
Thanks.
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Change permission of the app to 644 ei :-
X X -
X - -
X - -
And now reboot
Hopes this helps and now please take a little time out to check out my battery problem thread and please help me out its driving me crazy :banghead:
Via HTC Sense
Blue3125 said:
Change permission of the app to 644 ei :-
X X -
X - -
X - -
And now reboot
Hopes this helps and now please take a little time out to check out my battery problem thread and please help me out its driving me crazy :banghead:
Via HTC Sense
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Already done that. Now I am doing a complete flash.. I will look at your thread and reply if anything helpful comes to my mind! Thanks
Have you already done a clean install ? If not i can help you get this sorted easy
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BatEarsJoe said:
Have you already done a clean install ? If not i can help you get this sorted easy
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I already did a stock restore but anyways please share your method to fix this!
Was going to suggest that Someone pulls Either the applicable ICS or JB (or from the system dump in Dev section) music App from their Desire X and then place it on the Sdcard in a place youd remember.
Then boot into recovery and make sure you Mount System, then flash aroma file manager. Copy the Music.apk (or whatever was removed) and past it into system/App (or wherever it should be)
Then reboot and you should be happy as Larry beacuse youre problem is now sorted
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BatEarsJoe said:
Was going to suggest that Someone pulls Either the applicable ICS or JB (or from the system dump in Dev section) music App from their Desire X and then place it on the Sdcard in a place youd remember.
Then boot into recovery and make sure you Mount System, then flash aroma file manager. Copy the Music.apk (or whatever was removed) and past it into system/App (or wherever it should be)
Then reboot and you should be happy as Larry beacuse youre problem is now sorted
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I had already done this, I am on the stock so copied both apk and odex from recovery. Also tried Flashing it as a zip but didn't work as well.
Thanks for your input btw!
Hi guys/gals. I have just rooted/unlocked my Atrix, and am flashing new ROMS. One thing I have run into though is the fact that these new ROMS don't come pre-installed with all of the apps that I want. So, I was thinking I could create an update package that will push all of "my" apps that I use on a regular to the ROM I just flashed instead of installing one by one via play store. I followed the advice posted by a Senior Member here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=732957 but this isn't working for me. When I attempt to use CWM to install this update.zip file, all I get is updated failed. I do not see the reason for the failure, just that it failed. Can a more experienced user here, assist with what I am doing incorrectly please and thank you.
Check the recovery log. Every recovery has one.
ravilov said:
Check the recovery log. Every recovery has one.
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When I run Show Log from CWM I don't see anything that is relevant to the reason it failed?
OK, I see your problem. You're using a way outdated procedure for creating flashable ZIPs. That is a procedure for creating Amend-based ZIPs which have long been abandoned, only Edify-based ZIPs are supported now. I think your best bed would be to get some ready-made flashable ZIP (of some ROM for example) and modify it according to your preferences.
What about using one of the app backup apps? like what i do is i started on gb, used go backup pro, backed up the apps and data for the apps. then i switched roms, reinstalled go backup pro, and restored the apps and data
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palmbeach05 said:
What about using one of the app backup apps? like what i do is i started on gb, used go backup pro, backed up the apps and data for the apps. then i switched roms, reinstalled go backup pro, and restored the apps and data
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I attempted this procedure with zip me, but when I went to actually install the zip created with this app, It said install failed. I know Titanium Backup Pro (paid edition) offers this solution, but I do not have a full paid version. I *thought* it would be simple enough to just create my own install script as I have the .apk files needed, just can't get the script set-up properly.
ravilov said:
OK, I see your problem. You're using a way outdated procedure for creating flashable ZIPs. That is a procedure for creating Amend-based ZIPs which have long been abandoned, only Edify-based ZIPs are supported now. I think your best bed would be to get some ready-made flashable ZIP (of some ROM for example) and modify it according to your preferences.
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This thread is over a year old, but is this more along the lines of the syntax I would need to follow and a good guide for me to follow?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2251804
Indigo_Montoya said:
I attempted this procedure with zip me, but when I went to actually install the zip created with this app, It said install failed. I know Titanium Backup Pro (paid edition) offers this solution, but I do not have a full paid version. I *thought* it would be simple enough to just create my own install script as I have the .apk files needed, just can't get the script set-up properly.
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go backup pro is free, does the same thing as titanium backup pro (paid)
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go backup pro is free, does the same thing as titanium backup pro (paid)
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This app looks very comparable to Titanium Backup (and it's free which is great!). I am not seeing the setting though of how to choose which apps to make an installable zip from. Can you explain that piece to me please?
Indigo_Montoya said:
This app looks very comparable to Titanium Backup (and it's free which is great!). I am not seeing the setting though of how to choose which apps to make an installable zip from. Can you explain that piece to me please?
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This app gets rid of the need to make an update.zip. just click and restore
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palmbeach05 said:
This app gets rid of the need to make an update.zip. just click and restore
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It looks like I would have to restore each app on a individual basis?
I was hoping for a way to have all them batch restored at one time.
Indigo_Montoya said:
It looks like I would have to restore each app on a individual basis?
I was hoping for a way to have all them batch restored at one time.
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there is an option along the bottom of the screen called batch restore and batch backup. using these will speed up the process of keeping things up to date with backups, and speed up the process of restoring
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palmbeach05 said:
there is an option along the bottom of the screen called batch restore and batch backup. using these will speed up the process of keeping things up to date with backups, and speed up the process of restoring
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And I would do the apk + data option?
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And I would do the apk + data option?
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apk is the app, data is the user data from the app. Generally, it would be a good idea to backup both
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