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running vegan and i keep getting this message. I think my wife was using it and maybe the battery died? not sure. any thoughts?
thanks
I get this about every 2 weeks. I boot into clockwork, reset to defaults, then restore from backup.
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i got it. found the answer in the android general forums. You have to delete a database and it clears it up.
Steps
Posting the steps you took might be a little more helpful to anyone reading your thread.....
gpzjack said:
i got it. found the answer in the android general forums. You have to delete a database and it clears it up.
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Which data base?
Do you mean perform a clear cache/data?
or are you mentioning the contact database sync from gmail?
from another post:
I noticed at least two people in this thread have had this problem. The following worked for me... At one point I started getting this error also. Driving me crazy! Could not bring up the keyboard, and the message would pop like every 5 seconds. I searched and found this post (thanks and credit to KinkyMunkey):
process com.android.acore FC and how i fixed it
I didn't want to wipe data, so I tried it. I couldn't use ES File Explorer for this, but Root Explorer worked great!
The problem is a corrupt contacts sqlite database. As the referenced post says, you'll be able to tell if thats the problem when there is a .db-journal file in the folder. The folder is /data/data/com.android.providers.contacts/databases/ *Note* this is not the data folder in sdcard, but the data folder in root (/).
Just delete the databases folder in /data/data/com.android.providers.contacts and restart. The contacts database will be rebuilt and re-synced.
This has worked for me twice (thank goodness). I don't know what causes the contacts DB to get messed up... it wasn't a drained battery for me.
Thank you so much, this worked for me!
gpzjack said:
from another post:
I noticed at least two people in this thread have had this problem. The following worked for me... At one point I started getting this error also. Driving me crazy! Could not bring up the keyboard, and the message would pop like every 5 seconds. I searched and found this post (thanks and credit to KinkyMunkey):
process com.android.acore FC and how i fixed it
I didn't want to wipe data, so I tried it. I couldn't use ES File Explorer for this, but Root Explorer worked great!
The problem is a corrupt contacts sqlite database. As the referenced post says, you'll be able to tell if thats the problem when there is a .db-journal file in the folder. The folder is /data/data/com.android.providers.contacts/databases/ *Note* this is not the data folder in sdcard, but the data folder in root (/).
Just delete the databases folder in /data/data/com.android.providers.contacts and restart. The contacts database will be rebuilt and re-synced.
This has worked for me twice (thank goodness). I don't know what causes the contacts DB to get messed up... it wasn't a drained battery for me.
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I also had the "android.process.acore process has stopped" problem. I seem to have fixed it by going to "Manage Apps", "Running", "Contacts Storage", "Clear Data", then same process for Contacts Sync Adapter. Seems to have resolved problem...so far.
yup the contacts storage got corrupted -> most likely you created an empty contact in the contacts app by mistake. Someone should sticky this - i see one of these threads daily haha. Its a pretty common problem.
many time that error (fc) is due to a contact with blank first and last name as the contact database uses them as index. if you have blanks the probem will keep returning.
thanks for the tip - seems to have helped me out of the
...acore... problem
Mind you, I **Never** touched the contacts app in any
way whatsoever.
The corruption happened "spontaneously"
After playing (it is *only* suitable for play) with android
for a few weeks now, you know what, android is CRAP
Cant get to Manage Apps
Everytime I go to settings the damn thing pops up. Cant get to anything to clear the data base. Dont have root explorer and cant find that in the file manager I do have.
Any help?
cassycan said:
Everytime I go to settings the damn thing pops up. Cant get to anything to clear the data base. Dont have root explorer and cant find that in the file manager I do have.
Any help?
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I had this problem just tonight. Thanks to GPZJack for posting the file to delete. For those of you who can't launch programs because of the "force close" dialog, here is how to do it without that.
1) Install the android developer kit on your PC. You will need the program adb (short for android debugger). I tried to post a link to the instructions, but am too noobish for the forum to allow me to post links. Just google android sdk install
2) Attach gtablet to computer using usb cable
3) [Assuming windows] Launch a command window. cd to tools directory under the android sdk install directory.
4) type the command "adb devices" (without quotes) to verify that adb sees your tablet. If not, you need to install the correct usb drivers. Find help with google gtablet usb driver install
5) type the command "adb shell" (without quotes) This will connect you to the tablet and provide you with a unix shell prompt #
!! Careful with this next command. It will delete the databases directory. Make sure you type the line correctly so that you don't accidentally delete something else.
6) #rm -r /data/data/com.android.providers.contacts/databases
7) #reboot
And your tablet should reboot and work.
Hope that helps!
Norm Minske said:
I also had the "android.process.acore process has stopped" problem. I seem to have fixed it by going to "Manage Apps", "Running", "Contacts Storage", "Clear Data", then same process for Contacts Sync Adapter. Seems to have resolved problem...so far.
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I was unable to see the folder described in other peoples solutions, your solution of clearing data through the settings application worked great for me on brilliant corners 1.3.1. Thanks.
simuloid said:
I had this problem just tonight. Thanks to GPZJack for posting the file to delete. For those of you who can't launch programs because of the "force close" dialog, here is how to do it without that.
1) Install the android developer kit on your PC. You will need the program adb (short for android debugger). I tried to post a link to the instructions, but am too noobish for the forum to allow me to post links. Just google android sdk install
2) Attach gtablet to computer using usb cable
3) [Assuming windows] Launch a command window. cd to tools directory under the android sdk install directory.
4) type the command "adb devices" (without quotes) to verify that adb sees your tablet. If not, you need to install the correct usb drivers. Find help with google gtablet usb driver install
5) type the command "adb shell" (without quotes) This will connect you to the tablet and provide you with a unix shell prompt #
!! Careful with this next command. It will delete the databases directory. Make sure you type the line correctly so that you don't accidentally delete something else.
6) #rm -r /data/data/com.android.providers.contacts/databases
7) #reboot
And your tablet should reboot and work.
Hope that helps!
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i manage to get tru the issue on adb shell by installing usb deview, n my command bar alrdy shown my device no. after typing adb devices but aft adb shell, came $ and not #, is there any different?
okay i had mine miracle- ly and not realising it done, my force stop no longer appear after downloading the latest busybox apps.=)
Hi - I was getting the acore error too. but I went ahead & did an nvflash. The error is still popping up. Any ideas?
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Sorry guys this no longer works...
Ubuntu removed alot of the files needed to run it on a phone off of their website which is why you are getting the errors on the script to try and install it.
Recapped:
Here's what I mean the website the script is going to to get the files no longer exists...
Heres an example to see for yourself: http://ports.ubuntu.com/ubuntu-ports/pool/universe/t/tightvnc/tightvncserver_1.3.9-4_armel.deb
I will try and find a new link to plug in but for now it DOES NOT WORK!
Thank you for your patience on the thread,
StrumerJohn
==== How to Install Ubuntu Linux on your HTC EVO 3D / Sensation 4G ====
Table of Contents
Post 1
1: Disclaimer
2: Pre Requirements
3: PC Guide to push to phone
4: MAC Guide to push to phone
5: Additional Scripts
6: Credits
Post 2
1: FAQs
2: Recognitions
Post 3
1: News and Updates
2: Additional Notices
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-Disclaimer-
This has been tested on my phone and runs perfectly fine, I am not responsible for you breaking, bricking, or dropping your phone on the floor and causing the USB cable to fall out and blow up your device.
Pre Requirements:
A rooted HTC EVO 3D or Sensation 4G
A S-off'd HTC EVO 3D or Sensation 4G
netarchy's kernel (Silverneedle Test5)
Android SDK
The USB drivers for your phone. (x32) (x64)
A microSD Card
2.3 GB Free of space on your microSD card
Know how to read to directions
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The intense Procedure:
1. Download this version of Ubuntu. [Download #1] [Download #2]
2. Unzip the Ubuntu folder to your desktop and if you want, delete the compressed one you downloaded.
3. On your phone go to Settings > Applications > Development and turn on USB debugging.
4. Plug in your USB cable (from your computer to your phone) and mount your (mirco)SD card.
5. Move or copy over the unzipped / normal Ubuntu folder. This will take a long time unless you have a class10 microSD card.
6. After moving / copying that file over, tell your phone to unmount the (micro)SD card / Set the phone to Charge Only mode.
7. Now on your computer, go to where you have Android SDK installed. (Example on my computer: E:\Program Files (X86)\Android\android-sdk )
8. When in the main SDK folder, hold shift and right click a blank area and then click on "open command window here". It should of opened the command line window with the directory of your SDK already put in. If not type cd "C:\Your directory or location of your SDK"
9. Now type "cd platform-tools"
9.5. (Optional) "type adb devices" and check if the computer recognizes your phone. If not you need to reinstall your drivers from the download link above in the requirements.
10. Type "adb shell"
11. Type "su" so we have superuser permissions
12. Type "cd /sdcard" so the directory is changed to the (micro)SD card
13. Type "cd ubuntu" so the directory is changed to the Ubuntu File
14. Type "sh ubuntu.sh" so we can install Ubuntu
15. Type "bootubuntu" to start up Ubuntu. Next time you enter Ubuntu, you just need to type "bootubuntu" from your /sdcard/ubuntu directory, there is no need to run ubuntu.sh again.
16. If you got "[email protected]" in the command line, you have sucessfully installed Ubuntu. If not make sure you installed netarchy's kernel. If it still does not install correctly please try a different ROM, I have only tested this on SteelROM 1.1. *AFTER INSTALLING ANY ROM, YOU NEED TO REINTALL THE KERNEL.*
17. Now type "apt-get update" to update Ubuntu to the latest version. Then "apt-get upgrade" to apply the update.
18. Type "apt-get install tightvncserver" to install the vncserver. (Your telling your phone to read off it self pretty much.)
19. Type "export USER=root" To make yourself a user / the user
20. Type "vncserver -geometry 1024×800" to set the screen resolution you want to display on your phone. Remember you can always zoom in by pinching, so you don't need to make this that much smaller. You should also get prompted to set a password, do so. You will need to remember this password to log in.
21. Download the AndroidVNC Viewer off the Market here.
22. Open the viewer, and put in a nickname, your PASSWORD FROM ABOVE, and for the IP Address put: 127.0.0.1 for the port put 5901. THEN SCROLL DOWN and make the COLOR FORMAT 24-bit colors (4bpp).
And finally, hit Connect to launch Ubuntu on your phone!
For Mac users:
Finder -> Applications -> Utilities (folder) -> Terminal
When you cd to where your adb is located, cd is lowercase as are most all unix commands.
If you're unsure where to go, get to adb in your Finder, right-click, get info, the pop-up will show you the path. Note in unix that the folders (subdirectories) are separated by / and not by \ like in Windows.
Once you're there, the only trick you need to know is to tell unix that adb is located where you are, so you change the adb shell command like this:
./adb shell
That's about it, all other instructions once you're inside the phone shell are the same.
OBTW - after the unzip of the initial file from the OP, just drag and drop the whole ubuntu folder to your NO NAME drive (normal sd card formatting doesn't get a name at the factory, so by now you know that your sd card mounts like that anyways I'd suppose - just put it here in case).
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Additional Scripts
Danaff37's
danaff37 said:
That's the script catted out.
I posted a different script a few pages back that I think will help you guys. I modified it so we should have no trouble with apps in sd.. I finally got a bigger sdcard so I can test this stuff and this script works great. Please guys try this script. If you download it in phone it will change the name and add a bin on it I think, so rename it accordingly and make sure it gets into /system/bin with the right permissions (755 or rwxr-xr-x), then run it
http://db.tt/gin57Gd
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Credits:
Ubuntu Modded and Guide by: Me
Mac Guide Written by: EarlyMon
danaff37's Script by : danaff37 (of course)
Original dev of Ubuntu: Zedomax
If you have any problems beside the slow downloads because of the blown up servers, let me know below. Also I tried to type this fast, so if there is any typo's or broken links let me know too! Thanks!
Also feel free to hit the Thanks button or Donate for more Guides
FAQS
FAQS
Do I need to have everything in the android-sdk downloaded and installed?
No, you just need to have the base sdk.
When I tell the command prompt to adb devices, my phone does not show up!!
Make sure you have installed the proper drivers for your phone and for your correct operating system
I'm not getting "[email protected]" when I type / copy-&-paste "bootubuntu"
Well, this could be for a various amount of reasons, first make sure you have a rooted HTC EVO 3D/Sensation. And by root, I mean a full root, not just a temp root or S-off. If you still do not get "[email protected]", flash your device (or go though your data folder and delete all the ubuntu files, then delete the ubuntu file off of your sd card and clear your caches.), and retry the above steps. If the problem still persists, then please PM me with your exact problem.
I'm having issues within the VNC, and I get an error message when I hit "connect".
Make sure you typed your password correctly, the passwords are case sensitive. If you still cannot get in, make sure your IP Adress is set to "127.0.0.1" and your Port(s) are "5901".
The colors on my screen look all weird and disorientated, how do I fix this?
Close Ubuntu, and re-open the VNC application, then scroll down to "Color Format" and tap on "24-bit color (4 bpp)".
The on-screen keyboard does not work and I get a different letter or character for whatever character I type!
The on-screen keyboard will work now, if you install LXDE.
I'm not good with reading text! I need a video demonstration!
For a video head here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YbunTRzEQCI
How do I close Ubuntu?
Two options here:
1.Logout of the server and go to your homescreen and push menu, then go to settings, then Applications, then Running Services and close any remaining open part of the server program. The service may re-open later, do not close it though. It won't use up a noticable amount of RAM, just enough to make sure the application opens quick again.
2. Logout of the server and use your favorite task killer to close the server process. The service may re-open later, do not close it though. It won't use up a noticable amount of RAM, just enough to make sure the application opens quick again.
FAQS should be in order chronologically (until the end of them).
I would like to give a huge thanks to EarlyMon, for helping out lost members. This thread would not be as peaceful if it were not for him.
And it seems I have forgotten to list another VERY helpful person here, danaff37. I am really grateful to both of these two for all of the help and work they have done to aid others.
Am I missing a question that you are pretty sure is asked ALOT (lol)? Then PM me please and I'll get it up here ASAP!
Upcoming Change log for final release:
(StrumerJohn's Zedomax Ubuntu Mod)
Made a launchable .exe for easier updating and installing of Ubuntu
Default mode LXDE for fixed keyboard
Pushes Server application to your phone
Fixed a few problems that caused people to have an error in installing
Server application updated
Fixed port issues for log in errors
News update 11/13/11
Bad news and Good News:
Ubuntu was successfully updated
Update brakes keyboard
Update breaks Apps2SD
Update takes up less space (1GB instead of 2GB)
Update ONLY works on MIUI so far
Updated script to add work around for those facing issues
Computer .exe only working on x64 Windows 7 computers ;-;
Thank you for those of you testing! Might make this open Beta...!
Version as of 12/12/11
Alpha Build 1.0
What Doesn't Work so far:
Boots to latest version only to lock up phone (Unless you are running MIUI)
Keyboard borked
Doesn't work on ICS
Audio Broken
Apps Saved on SD
What works:
Everything else
Sweeeeet.
Appreciate my help? Thank me
Wow this is amazing! Never used linux before tho...
Haven't looked at the bootubuntu script yet, but I know a lot of these couldn't work if you had any apps on sdcard at all. Each app moved to sd takes a loop device.
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maazing will try tonight!!!!!!
danaff37 said:
Haven't looked at the bootubuntu script yet, but I know a lot of these couldn't work if you had any apps on sdcard at all. Each app moved to sd takes a loop device.
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Just moved partially like moving to the SD or Actually having them Downloaded and Installed to the SD?
Interesting. Nice write up
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Cool...
But, why.
Cause you can?
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Because Ubuntu has some computer applications you can't normally use on your phone. In the browser download Java and check out runescape runs like shizzle but once we get new quad phones out I'm sure it would run fine. lol
This is what I wanted. Million thanks....
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Added to my 'Complete LIST' thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=16132451
StrumerJohn said:
Just moved partially like moving to the SD or Actually having them Downloaded and Installed to the SD?
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Using the stock apps to sd like under manage applications (like the same as is available on a non rooted phone). The script for ch rooting can be made to work around it though. But most aren't.
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danaff37 said:
Using the stock apps to sd like under manage applications (like the same as is available on a non rooted phone). The script for ch rooting can be made to work around it though. But most aren't.
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If there are any small minor problems like that and it's not working proper, let me know. I'll mess around with some things and release a patch.
Installed successfully and works great except I can't type cause of the keyboard glitch. Anyway around it?
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Working with shooter rewind
akiradavis said:
Installed successfully and works great except I can't type cause of the keyboard glitch. Anyway around it?
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The only way to get around it atm (at the moment) is to use a bluetooth keyboard.
Very sweet! I will test this tomorrow when I get home. It should work on my ROM as well
Nice....can't wait for the keyboard fix.
Long story short... I have a non-rooted SGH-M919 (Samsung Galaxy S4) with a completely broken screen. USB to PC transfer doesn't work, it's set to charge only, Kies doesn't see it...etc.
I have found that it's still on my wifi and on my google play account so I can install apps from the website. Does anybody know any apps I can install that will instantly let me access my files (and transfer them) without needing to do anything on the phone's side? Remote access would be great but I'd settle for file sharing even if only on the local network.
Any other ideas would be great! I need to recover pictures and contacts that aren't on google, or the SD card. New phone doesn't take the SIM.
You're probably not going to like this answer, but I recommend you simply have the screen fixed. If MTP isn't enabled and you can't enable it, and it's not rooted... There's just not much you can do.
NetworkAuditor said:
You're probably not going to like this answer, but I recommend you simply have the screen fixed. If MTP isn't enabled and you can't enable it, and it's not rooted... There's just not much you can do.
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That's not too helpful... I found a (paid) app that attempts to recover files from the phone's download mode, which I think I could get to. There's gotta be other (free) options out there if download mode has access to files. Also as I said, I'm sure there's some app out there that shares files on the local network. I just need a name if anybody has one.
Thanks for answering still... but I know there's options.
UnknownCloakedMan said:
That's not too helpful... I found a (paid) app that attempts to recover files from the phone's download mode, which I think I could get to. There's gotta be other (free) options out there if download mode has access to files. Also as I said, I'm sure there's some app out there that shares files on the local network. I just need a name if anybody has one.
Thanks for answering still... but I know there's options.
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Oh! Well if you can get to recovery, you may be able to pull the files off the device or back it up entirely.
Search "adb from recovery" and see if that gets you anywhere. If you *can* use adb, you might be able use adb's "backup" command to back up whatever you have on there.
NetworkAuditor said:
Oh! Well if you can get to recovery, you may be able to pull the files off the device or back it up entirely.
Search "adb from recovery" and see if that gets you anywhere. If you *can* use adb, you might be able use adb's "backup" command to back up whatever you have on there.
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No custom recovery and no root access so I don't think adb will work for me... will it? I've confirmed USB debugging is off.
UnknownCloakedMan said:
No custom recovery and no root access so I don't think adb will work for me... will it? I've confirmed USB debugging is off.
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Well, I've never used adb from recovery before, but a quick search makes me think it could be possible. If you're desperate to recover the data, I' m assuming anything is worth a try.
Now most of the time, stock recovery doesn't have adb access, but if you can manage to unlock your phone, you would be able to install CWM recovery and boot to it.
However, this is unlikely, as IMO, the SGS4 is one of the most painful phones to try to unlock, especially when you don't have access to the screen.
soo.. I am trying adb right now. I did...
adb shell
cd /sdcard/DCIM/Camera
ls
and all my pictures are listed! I tried doing a pull at that point and it says device not found... which it clearly is since it's reading the info. Any idea what my next step is? mounting or something? I feel like I'm so close!
EDIT:
BOOM! got it! I read one post online that said "stay out of shell for pull" I reopened my adb window and just did "adb pull /sdcard/DCIM/Camera" and all is recovered now. Thanks and I hope this post helps somebody in the future!
UnknownCloakedMan said:
soo.. I am trying adb right now. I did...
adb shell
cd /sdcard/DCIM/Camera
ls
and all my pictures are listed! I tried doing a pull at that point and it says device not found... which it clearly is since it's reading the info. Any idea what my next step is? mounting or something? I feel like I'm so close!
EDIT:
BOOM! got it! I read one post online that said "stay out of shell for pull" I reopened my adb window and just did "adb pull /sdcard/DCIM/Camera" and all is recovered now. Thanks and I hope this post helps somebody in the future!
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Glad you got everything resolved! Now for my own curiosity, how did you manage to get adb working?
NetworkAuditor said:
Glad you got everything resolved! Now for my own curiosity, how did you manage to get adb working?
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Nothing special at all. It only required:
> Phone in download mode, wired to PC with USB cable
> ADB installed on PC
> Samsung USB Drivers
> Open adb command prompt, and run the pull command (after finding the exact directory using adb shell)
(I have removed the guide as requested by AFTVNEWS but please use the link below to see more information via there web page)
The link for the original post at AFTV if you wanna go there & leave them credit or ask questions feel free -
http://www.aftvnews.com/how-to-block-updates-on-a-rooted-fire-tv-or-fire-tv-stick-by-setting-a-custom-fire-os-version-number/
This is great news & another step to stay protected & keep root for our FireTv.
deanr1977 said:
I take no credit for this work I just noticed this new work over at AFTVNews & am passing on the info for everyone over here at XDA FireTv forums. The dev behind this is rbox & AFTVNews was posting & making the guides for everyone to use.
Here's all the information -
This is a new method of blocking software updates on a rooted Fire TV or Fire TV Stick. It involves setting a custom software version number in the device’s build.prop configuration file. Rbox came up with this idea and asked me to test if it works. The main advantage to this update blocking method is that it can be implemented from within TWRP custom recovery before the device boots. That means, if you factory reset (i.e., wipe data partition) a Fire TV, you can ensure the device does not update during the initial setup process. Prior to this method, you had to rely on external router or OpenDNS update blocking methods when going through the Fire TV initial setup process after factory reseting. Now you can block updates internally before starting the initial setup process. If you have a rooted device and are blocking updates using the “pm disable …” method (method 1 in my blocking guide), it’s a good idea to also follow this guide to have an additional update blocking method in place.
Important
This update blocking method MUST BE REDONE EVERY TIME YOU INSTALL A ROM. That is why it’s best to use both this method and the “pm disable …” method (method 1) from my blocking guide. This blocking method does survive a factory reset, which method 1 does not. So this method will cover you when factory resetting your device, and method 1 will cover you if you flash a new ROM but forget to re-apply this method, since method 1 survives installing a new ROM.
You can implement this update blocking procedure from within TWRP or within Fire OS. Obviously, if you are following this method to block updates during the initial setup process, you need to implement this update block from within TWRP. If your device is already setup and you are following this guide to just have an additional blocking method in place, then it’s actually simpler to implement this method from within Fire OS.
NOTE: I will be updating this guide with screenshots for each step within the next few days. So if it’s difficult to understand, you should wait for the screenshots to be added.
Guide using TWRP
Boot into TWRP Custom Recovery. Be sure you are following this guide AFTER you’re done installing a ROM. Installing a ROM will remove this blocking method, so it should be done last, just before you boot into Fire OS.
Select Mount from the TWRP main menu.
Check the box next to System and then return to the main menu by pressing the home shaped button in the bottom center.
You now need to transfer the file /system/build.prop from your Fire TV to your PC. You can do this using ADB or by copying it to a microSD card or USB drive connected to your device.
To transfer the file using ADB:
Connect to your device via ADB. You will need to be connected over ethernet and the IP of your device is displayed in the upper left of the main TWRP menu.
Transfer the file to your PC by running the command:
adb pull /system/build.prop [PATH-ON-YOUR-PC]
Be sure to replace [PATH-ON-YOUR-PC] with the directory on your PC where you want the file to be saved.
Mac example:
adb pull /system/build.prop /Users/AFTVnews/Downloads/
Windows example:
adb pull /system/build.prop C:\Users\AFTVnews\Desktop\
To transfer the file using a microSD card or USB drive:
Insert the microSD card or USB drive into your Fire TV.
Select Mount from the TWRP main menu.
If it is not already checked, check the box next to Micro SDCard or USB (depending on which one you’re using). Then return to the main TWRP menu by clicking the home shaped button in the bottom center.
Click Advanced from the TWRP main menu.
Click File Manager from the menu.
Click the system directory.
Click the build.prop file.
Click Copy File from the menu.
Click the external_sd if you’re using a micro SD card, or select usb if you’re using a USB drive.
Click the Select Current Directory button in the lower right.
Click the Swipe to Confirm button to copy the file to your external storage device.
Press the home shaped button to return to the main TWRP menu. Go back into the Mount menu and uncheck your external storage device. You can now remove your microSD card or USB drive and connect it to your PC.
Now that you have the build.prop file on your PC, open it with a plain text editor.
Find the line (near the top) that starts with ro.build.version.number=
Replace the numbers on that line with 987654321 and save the file.
Now you need to transfer the file back to your Fire TV.
To transfer the file back using ADB:
Run the command:
adb push [PATH-TO-build.prop-ON-YOUR-PC] /system/build.prop
Be sure to replace [PATH-TO-build.prop-ON-YOUR-PC] with the location on your PC where the build.prop file is stored.
Mac example:
adb push /Users/AFTVnews/Downloads/build.prop /system/build.prop
Windows example:
adb push C:\Users\AFTVnews\Desktop\build.prop /system/build.prop
To transfer the file using a microSD card or USB drive:
Insert the microSD card or USB drive into your Fire TV.
Select Mount from the TWRP main menu.
If it is not already checked, check the box next to Micro SDCard or USB (depending on which one you’re using). Then return to the main TWRP menu by clicking the home shaped button in the bottom center.
Click Advanced from the TWRP main menu.
Click File Manager from the menu.
Click the external_sd if you’re using a micro SD card, or select usb if you’re using a USB drive. (You may need to select “Up A Level” first.)
Click the build.prop file.
Click Copy File from the menu.
Click the system directory. (You may need to select “Up A Level” first.)
Click the Select Current Directory button in the lower right.
Click the Swipe to Confirm button to copy the file to your /system directory.
Press the home shaped button to return to the main TWRP menu.
That’s it. To confirm the custom version number is saved correctly, do one of the following:
If you’re connected via ADB, run the following command:
adb shell cat /system/build.prop | grep number
Or, within TWRP, go to Advanced, then to Terminal, and type the following command:
cat /system/build.prop | grep number
You should see ro.build.version.number=987654321 printed out. If you get the original version number printed out, then you did something wrong and need to repeat this guide from the beginning.
Guide using ES File Explorer within Fire OS
It will be a lot easier to follow this guide if you have a keyboard and mouse connect to your device. First, install the app ES File Explorer onto your Fire TV or Fire TV Stick from the Amazon Fire TV appstore.
Open ES File Explorer.
Scroll down the menu on the left and turn on the “Root Explorer” option under the “Tools” sub-menu.
Grant su permission if you’re asked.
Press back or escape to dismiss the popup menu.
Scroll up the menu on the left and select “Local”.
Select “Device” from the options that appear.
Scroll down and select the “system” folder.
Scroll down and select the “build.prop” file.
Select to open it with “ES Note Editor”
Select the pencil icon in the top right to edit the file.
Find the line that starts with ro.build.version.number and replace the number on that line with 987654321. It’s best to use the error keys on your remote or keyboard, instead of clicking with a mouse, to edit the number.
Click the back arrow icon in the upper left. Not the one in the upper right.
Click “Yes” when asked if you want to save.
Click the back arrow icon in the upper left again.
To verify your changes were saved, open the build.prop file again and ensure the number next to ro.build.version.number is still 987654321
Here is the original post on AFTV if you wanna go there & leave them credit on there post -
http://www.aftvnews.com/how-to-block-updates-on-a-rooted-fire-tv-or-fire-tv-stick-by-setting-a-custom-fire-os-version-number/
@rbox & @AFTVnews.com if you would like me to remove this let me know or if you would like to post on the below comments & I will link the thanks to the comment post number so you get the proper credit for your work.
This is great news & another step to stay protected & keep root for our FireTv.
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Not trolling you extremely long guide but wouldnt it be a whole lot easier doing this from within Fire OS to open the build.prop from within root explorer and use the built in text editor? Just a thought, might save some people a few hours work.
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Or you could even use build.prop editor apk, if you wanted to keep things very simple.
Sure rbox or AFTVNews will comment here soon but if you want a quicker reply follow the link above over to aftvnews.com & leave the comment there if you like? Like I said I'm just passing on the info this is not my guide, I'm not bothered about thanks & take no credit for this guide
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Stupid request, but can you add "July" to the title? The date as written hasn't occurred yet in the US [emoji6]
ldeveraux said:
Stupid request, but can you add "July" to the title? The date as written hasn't occurred yet in the US [emoji6]
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Done mate
sconnyuk said:
Not trolling you extremely long guide but wouldnt it be a whole lot easier doing this from within Fire OS to open the build.prop from within root explorer and use the built in text editor? Just a thought, might save some people a few hours work.
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Or you could even use build.prop editor apk, if you wanted to keep things very simple.
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My guide has two parts: Doing it within TWRP and doing it within Fire OS. deanr1977 just copy and pasted my entire guide, which lost the formatting, which makes it difficult to actually tell the guide has multiple parts. That's why I asked him to remove the copy and pasted part of his post.
AFTVnews.com said:
My guide has two parts: Doing it within TWRP and doing it within Fire OS. deanr1977 just copy and pasted my entire guide, which lost the formatting, which makes it difficult to actually tell the guide has multiple parts. That's why I asked him to remove the copy and pasted part of his post.
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I understand it has 2 parts, i just wondered why the need to drag over to a pc the build.prop to edit then push it back over, when the same thing could be done with build.prop editor apk or from within root explorers built in text editor, which would be a whole lot quicker ?
First thanx to AFTV for working @ this device and discovering another method to block updates.........
Second @ sconniyuk it was already mention that the guide has 2 parts 1 if you like to work on a PC and a keyboard (which I prefer) and another to work directly on the device ...your choice..... not mine
htchd2fix said:
First thanx to AFTV for working @ this device and discovering another method to block updates.........
Second @ sconniyuk it was already mention that the guide has 2 parts 1 if you like to work on a PC and a keyboard (which I prefer) and another to work directly on the device ...your choice..... not mine
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Ah, now I get it.... You cleared it all up for me @htchd2fix ?
I know I should of realised there are people who love climbing a mountain instead of flying over it......
I myself and probably speak for 99.9 % of people (apart from you of course) would like to do a tedious thing like blocking updates the simplest, quickest and shortest way possible.
I was in no way discrediting anyone or the guide. When @AFTVnews.com replied and said it was in 2 parts here I said I already new this, I dont know why you felt the need to tell me its in 2 parts also?
sconnyuk said:
Ah, now I get it.... You cleared it all up for me @htchd2fix ?
I know I should of realised there are people who love climbing a mountain instead of flying over it......
I myself and probably speak for 99.9 % of people (apart from you of course) would like to do a tedious thing like blocking updates the simplest, quickest and shortest way possible.
I was in no way discrediting anyone or the guide. When @AFTVnews.com replied and said it was in 2 parts here I said I already new this, I dont know why you felt the need to tell me its in 2 parts also?
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Can you let it go already? Leave the thread alone. If you don't want to use his method, go elsewhere. Don't lump other users into your crazy hangups.
ldeveraux said:
Can you let it go already? Leave the thread alone. If you don't want to use his method, go elsewhere. Don't lump other users into your crazy hangups.
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Theres no need to bite @ideveraux I will actually use the guide but will do it an easier method. Im not lumpimg any users with crazy hang ups and im not letting anyone try to get one over on me when all I originally did was ask why not complete the editing of the build.prop with 1 of 2 very simple methods and im getting the crap for it.
No thanks
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Ah, now I get it.... You cleared it all up for me @htchd2fix ?
I know I should of realised there are people who love climbing a mountain instead of flying over it......
I myself and probably speak for 99.9 % of people (apart from you of course) would like to do a tedious thing like blocking updates the simplest, quickest and shortest way possible.
I was in no way discrediting anyone or the guide. When @AFTVnews.com replied and said it was in 2 parts here I said I already new this, I dont know why you felt the need to tell me its in 2 parts also?
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....ok i do not have time for this....this is my last one.......
......quickist and shortest????????????????...are you sure????????? how much sure you are?
''''I garanti you that the time you download the app to edit build.prop.....I have already edited and pushed over my 4 devices ...while you still walking around your house....
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....ok i do not have time for this....this is my last one.......
......quickist and shortest????????????????...are you sure????????? how much sure you are?
''''I garanti you that the time you download the app to edit build.prop.....I have already edited and pushed over my 4 devices ...while you still walking around your house....
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Very childish but very very amusing.
By the time anyone gets through that essay the next fire device is out dated.
Have you got anymore jokes? That one was excellent ?
I have an issue with my M20P. I got the phone 12 days ago and everything was fine with notifications up until yesterday. As of right now, I am NOT receiving notifications for whatsapp, gmail,* FB, messanger on time. They're constantly late and usually show up only when I actually go into one of the apps, then the content shows up and syncs, I guess.
I decided to manually launch important apps such as gmail, messanger, whatsapp and I checked all 3 boxes (primary, secondary and background launch). And this morning, after some 9 hours of not touching the phone, I woke up and there were some notifications (quite a few actually) and I was happy thinking the issue's gone but I was curious why there were no messanger and gmail notifications (two of my most active apps) and* I was right... as soon as I entered gmail, the mail that I did NOT receive notification for came on top of queue and messanger literally blew with how many notifications came at once. Other apps, less important, followed with some notification.
I'm worried because I actually decided to manually launch apps I use the most and still, the issue persists, even though most of users had this sorted with manual launching...
So yes, manual launching did not fix it for me
Is there anything else I should do and what?
And also, I have found out that this has only happened thus far on WiFi, my home WiFi. Mobile data doesn't seem to be affected. Will have to confirm though. I don't know if that's an important information...
Please help. I don't wanna sell the phone because other than this bs I like it very much
Go into settings/battery/more battery settings and make sure stay connected when device sleeps is toggled on.
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Go into settings/battery/more battery settings and make sure stay connected when device sleeps is toggled on.
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I already had that enabled.... anything else?
I'm still looking for any help.. please
Have you tried disabling PowerGenie.apk via adb?
https://forum.xda-developers.com/mate-20-pro/themes/remove-powergenie-to-allow-background-t3890409
Thanks to @klaus27
jhs39 said:
Go into settings/battery/more battery settings and make sure stay connected when device sleeps is toggled on.
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kai84m said:
Have you tried disabling PowerGenie.apk via adb?
https://forum.xda-developers.com/mate-20-pro/themes/remove-powergenie-to-allow-background-t3890409
Thanks to @klaus27
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I think this is my last resort. I really don't want to use my laptop to debug something unless completely necessary..
furiouszagreb said:
I think this is my last resort. I really don't want to use my laptop to debug something unless completely necessary..
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That's the only fix available. You could unpack and decompile PowerGenie and see what's inside. A bunch of routines that try to identify apps that require being online, plus a bunch of hardcoded apps that are allowed to run in the background. That's Facebook and a bunch of Chinese apps. But everything else is being sent to sleep aggressively.
I tried every other setting available and still, the PowerGenie rendered any background app unusable.
You don't need to debug anything. Just turn on debugging, so you can disable PowerGenie. If you want to use your phone the way it is supposed to work, you have to get rid of PowerGenie. Using the ADB method is the only possible way I am afraid.
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That's the only fix available. You could unpack and decompile PowerGenie and see what's inside. A bunch of routines that try to identify apps that require being online, plus a bunch of hardcoded apps that are allowed to run in the background. That's Facebook and a bunch of Chinese apps. But everything else is being sent to sleep aggressively.
I tried every other setting available and still, the PowerGenie rendered any background app unusable.
You don't need to debug anything. Just turn on debugging, so you can disable PowerGenie. If you want to use your phone the way it is supposed to work, you have to get rid of PowerGenie. Using the ADB method is the only possible way I am afraid.
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I appreciate the thorough report. Before I do that, I'll run some over night tests to see if this perhaps is just due to my WiFi. For example, I'll leave the phone over night with WiFi disabled and mobile data on. If I receive all the notifications at the time they should have been received - I'll know the issue is with my WiFi and I'll update it to static and use the pre-set DNSs I found online.
I'm guessing you had the same issue... did it only work for you when you disabled powergenie? Have you tried perhaps what I will - to see if it was a WiFi issue? Or did it happen to you on mobile data too?
And what I find EXTREMELY weird - I had P20 Pro like until 15 days ago, updated to EMUI 9 and it received all the notifications on time. Is this solely M20P issue?
My issue was the Blackberry mobile device management suite, my company uses. Those apps use Android for work, so a separate encrypted partition (and a different user id), open a VPN tunnel and fetch emails in the background.
I have tried every possible solution, like turning off startup control, enabling those apps to run in the background, even checked special permissions, tried different hacks, reset my device multiple times, ... . Nothing helped. The VPN tunnel was capped after a few minutes and even if I opened it manually (by starting the app), the email app was sent to sleep hence not receiving anything.
I started digging around and found a way to disable system-apps even when you cannot disable them from the Android menus. I pulled a copy and decompiled it. This PowerGenie app has routines to identify apps that have widgets, pull a lot of power, have notifications, ... . And it has a list of package names (Android apps) that are never sent to sleep. Stuff like Facebook and Chinese apps. As I started digging around I found this to be a commonly reported issue with Huawei smartphones of all flavours. I think they built that in to mask the fact that Kirin has a higher standby drain than Qualcomm and Samsung. I am just assuming that..
For me this definitely wasn't an issue with my WLAN, DNS or the likes. Now without the PowerGenie, when I turn off the flight mode in the morning, the VPN app is connecting automatically and my Blackberry Hub is pulling all emails. WhatsApp, Gmail, even third party calendar apps now show their notifications in time. So I am happy.
Did it have any influence on my battery life? no, not at all.
I did the same for a couple of colleagues having the same phone and issues and they all are very happy now.
My company even stopped supporting Huawei phones because of these issues.
I can't comment on the P20 unfortunately as this was my first Huawei. But maybe the fact that you were upgrading from Oreo to Pie was the difference here.
furiouszagreb said:
I appreciate the thorough report. Before I do that, I'll run some over night tests to see if this perhaps is just due to my WiFi. For example, I'll leave the phone over night with WiFi disabled and mobile data on. If I receive all the notifications at the time they should have been received - I'll know the issue is with my WiFi and I'll update it to static and use the pre-set DNSs I found online.
I'm guessing you had the same issue... did it only work for you when you disabled powergenie? Have you tried perhaps what I will - to see if it was a WiFi issue? Or did it happen to you on mobile data too?
And what I find EXTREMELY weird - I had P20 Pro like until 15 days ago, updated to EMUI 9 and it received all the notifications on time. Is this solely M20P issue?
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Thanks for explaining everything. I'll try some methods first and if they don't work I'll go with what you did.
Thank you.
@klaus27
It appears you were right. Tried everything, still some come through, some don't. This suck soooo much
furiouszagreb said:
@klaus27
It appears you were right. Tried everything, still some come through, some don't. This suck soooo much
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Trust me, run through this short procedure and you won't regret it:
1) install Huawei ADB drivers: https://devfiles.co/download/zygGeX8N/Huawei-MediaPad-10-FHD-USB-Drivers-TeamAndroid.zip
2) install and enable ADB: https://www.xda-developers.com/install-adb-windows-macos-linux/
3) Open a CMD window, change directory to where ADB is installed. Run this:
Code:
adb shell pm uninstall --user 0 com.huawei.powergenie
4) Reboot
klaus27 said:
Trust me, run through this short procedure and you won't regret it:
1) install Huawei ADB drivers: https://devfiles.co/download/zygGeX8N/Huawei-MediaPad-10-FHD-USB-Drivers-TeamAndroid.zip
2) install and enable ADB: https://www.xda-developers.com/install-adb-windows-macos-linux/
3) Open a CMD window, change directory to where ADB is installed. Run this:
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adb shell pm uninstall --user 0 com.huawei.powergenie
4) Reboot
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I'm a total anti talent for this stuff. Do I install and do this from my phone or laptop?
furiouszagreb said:
I'm a total anti talent for this stuff. Do I install and do this from my phone or laptop?
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1) from your laptop
2) Follow the link, perform the steps in the tutorial below "How to Setup the Android Debug Bridge (ADB)".
Then scroll down to the part titled "Microsoft Windows ADB Setup". Download the file from the link and unpack to c:\adb (you will have to create the folder).
Then you connect your phone to your laptop and will see a prompt for authenticating your laptop. This is all well documented, just follow the link
3) On your laptop, start menu, run, cmd. Now you will see a console window. Just enter the commands below
Code:
c:\adb\platform-tools
adb shell pm uninstall --user 0 com.huawei.powergenie
The reboot should obiously be done on your phone.
Sounds complicated, but is really easy.
@klaus27
Thank you for bearing with me and explaining. Just one more thing. On the second code, what do you mean by "maybe"?
furiouszagreb said:
@klaus27
Thank you for bearing with me and explaining. Just one more thing. On the second code, what do you mean by "maybe"?
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I have checked the tutorial and adjusted my reply accordingly .
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I have checked the tutorial and adjusted my reply accordingly .
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Thank you so much for explaining everything even to a dummy like myself lol. Much appreciated.
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1) from your laptop
2) Follow the link, perform the steps in the tutorial below "How to Setup the Android Debug Bridge (ADB)".
Then scroll down to the part titled "Microsoft Windows ADB Setup". Download the file from the link and unpack to c:\adb (you will have to create the folder).
Then you connect your phone to your laptop and will see a prompt for authenticating your laptop. This is all well documented, just follow the link
3) On your laptop, start menu, run, cmd. Now you will see a console window. Just enter the commands below
Code:
c:\adb\platform-tools
adb shell pm uninstall --user 0 com.huawei.powergenie
The reboot should obiously be done on your phone.
Sounds complicated, but is really easy.
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Hey, I finally gave in and tried to do this but I am having so much trouble doing this mate. Could you please explain like you're talking to a child? My computer skills are abysmal. I downloaded these 2 links you said on my laptop. But I am stuck at step 2. Here are the screenshot to see where I got held up lol
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When I right click on "platform tools" it gives me several options such as "extract to a specified folder" and I clicked on that (I dont know if thats right) and what do I do now? I am confused with the steps provided in the link. "Extract the contents of this ZIP file into an easily accessible folder (such ad C:\adb)" I dont know where and how to do that
Then it says "Open Windows explorer and browse to where you extracted the contents of this ZIP File" what does this mean?
And 3rd step dont even get me started.
Could you by any chance upload a video of going through all that and doing everything needed up until running the command to.disable power genie? Im lost man
@klaus27
As much as I would like to help you, I think it would make more sense if you ask someone physically around you for help. I don't think I can make it more simple than that and explaining that in such a detail without knowing what system you have is quite complicated.... But I am sure that if you show the instructions to someone with a little bit more experience, it would be a lot simpler...
Sorry I cannot help you further...
furiouszagreb said:
Hey, I finally gave in and tried to do this but I am having so much trouble doing this mate. Could you please explain like you're talking to a child? My computer skills are abysmal. I downloaded these 2 links you said on my laptop. But I am stuck at step 2. Here are the screenshot to see where I got held up lol
gyazo.com/6541fa024b72309323ab6ed889e19420
gyazo.com/727b043a651185da8761ca8c72d8917a
gyazo.com/d510eef1ce22dde74362a670051b1d7d
When I right click on "platform tools" it gives me several options such as "extract to a specified folder" and I clicked on that (I dont know if thats right) and what do I do now? I am confused with the steps provided in the link. "Extract the contents of this ZIP file into an easily accessible folder (such ad C:\adb)" I dont know where and how to do that
Then it says "Open Windows explorer and browse to where you extracted the contents of this ZIP File" what does this mean?
And 3rd step dont even get me started.
Could you by any chance upload a video of going through all that and doing everything needed up until running the command to.disable power genie? Im lost man
@klaus27
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1) from your laptop
2) Follow the link, perform the steps in the tutorial below "How to Setup the Android Debug Bridge (ADB)".
Then scroll down to the part titled "Microsoft Windows ADB Setup". Download the file from the link and unpack to c:\adb (you will have to create the folder).
Then you connect your phone to your laptop and will see a prompt for authenticating your laptop. This is all well documented, just follow the link
3) On your laptop, start menu, run, cmd. Now you will see a console window. Just enter the commands below
Code:
c:\adb\platform-tools
adb shell pm uninstall --user 0 com.huawei.powergenie
The reboot should obiously be done on your phone.
Sounds complicated, but is really easy.
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I tried following your steps, but when I put in the command, it says " 'c:\adb\platform-tools' is not recognized as internal or external command, operable program or batch file "