Remove built in Facebook - Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact Themes, Apps, and Mods

Good day.
Today i saw a article about a user that had facebook installed in her phone, and even without using it for months and with location services (gps) off, the app kept recording where she was.
And so, my question here is.
Without root, can i permanently remove facebook, that is system pre-installed, from my phone?
Disabling it, probably wouldn't solve it. I know that it is possible to remove it though ADB commands, but it only uninstalls it from my user. (probably is still working on the system? user)
Any developer or someone with more experience than me could shed a light about this?
Thank you.

I am having similar problem with the pre installed spotify application. I removed it with adb in order to install modded one, but it says that it is still there!

kcannonball said:
I am having similar problem with the pre installed spotify application. I removed it with adb in order to install modded one, but it says that it is still there!
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this version does not contain the application Spotify.
47.2.A.2.33-R2C, Customized TH

kcannonball said:
I am having similar problem with the pre installed spotify application. I removed it with adb in order to install modded one, but it says that it is still there!
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I was in the same situation and I can tell u: you don't need to Uninstall stock spotify (of course u should at least disable it though) : u just need AppCloner, way simpler. It was banned on Google Playstore but it still present on Amazon AppStore

xH4rRy said:
this version does not contain the application Spotify.
47.2.A.2.33-R2C, Customized TH
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but I dont have root. Thanks for the reply by the way
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Dany XP said:
I was in the same situation and I can tell u: you don't need to Uninstall stock spotify (of course u should at least disable it though) : u just need AppCloner, way simpler. It was banned on Google Playstore but it still present on Amazon AppStore
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wow! just a smart way. Thank you very much. I did it and it worksss!

kcannonball said:
but I dont have root. Thanks for the reply by the way
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wow! just a smart way. Thank you very much. I did it and it worksss!
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How did you do it with app cloner? Is there a method im missing?

Nakopa said:
How did you do it with app cloner? Is there a method im missing?
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I dont remember exactly the steps but I think after disabling and removing Spotify via adb I installed the modded version as different package (with both different name icon etc) but I am not sure for the last steps. If I save the apk file via Appcloner and send it to you it may work I think. Do you want to try this method?

kcannonball said:
I dont remember exactly the steps but I think after disabling and removing Spotify via adb I installed the modded version as different package (with both different name icon etc) but I am not sure for the last steps. If I save the apk file via Appcloner and send it to you it may work I think. Do you want to try this method?
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The point is wanting to install a modded version, u can't if your phone have already pre-installed that specific app. So, once u have the modded app'apk (find it on internet) u have to clone it and sign it with AppCloner. Once u obtein the NEW apk, just install it. Done.
Usually AppCloner is used to have 2 Viber, 2 Telegram, 2 WhatsApp but u can use it for this too

kcannonball said:
I dont remember exactly the steps but I think after disabling and removing Spotify via adb I installed the modded version as different package (with both different name icon etc) but I am not sure for the last steps. If I save the apk file via Appcloner and send it to you it may work I think. Do you want to try this method?
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I'd appriciate it

Dany XP said:
The point is wanting to install a modded version, u can't if your phone have already pre-installed that specific app. So, once u have the modded app'apk (find it on internet) u have to clone it and sign it with AppCloner. Once u obtein the NEW apk, just install it. Done.
Usually AppCloner is used to have 2 Viber, 2 Telegram, 2 WhatsApp but u can use it for this too
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Great explaination. Thank you. I've done it this way too

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[Q] how to download .apk file of apps ?

Hello.
My brother is in a country where android market is filtered.
I would like to download the apk of FREE apps that interest him and send it to him by mail.
How can i download the apk of FREE apps that he wants me to send to him ?
Thank tou
parisien99 said:
Hello.
My brother is in a country where android market is filtered.
I would like to download the apk of FREE apps that interest him and send it to him by mail.
How can i download the apk of FREE apps that he wants me to send to him ?
Thank tou
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You can not download apk directly from market to a PC.
You can find sites like getjar.com or many other that post free apk files.
Another thing you can do is download to your Android phone, extract it or
I use Astros file manager and backup the apk.
I do this to get apps for my tablet that's not avaiable from market.
Something your brother can do is use Market enabler, it trick the system into thinking
he has a US carrier and most apps will show up
hello.
he is in a country that he can not connect to the market at all. So market enabler will not be any help.
if i download them to my phone, in what directory can i find the apk ???
and is there a way to download them to me phone but not install them on my phone ??? (just to pick the apk ?)
thank you for your help.
Get it from appbrain.
Accidentally sent from my Google Nexus S using XDA Premium
melvinchng said:
Get it from appbrain.
Accidentally sent from my Google Nexus S using XDA Premium
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helo.
thank you for your answer but appbrains uses also android market for download.
Do you know in what directory of my android device i can find the apk of installed apps so i can sent them to him ?
thank you
parisien99 said:
Do you know in what directory of my android device i can find the apk of installed apps so i can sent them to him ?
thank you
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If you want to get the apk files of you installed apps, you'll have you back them up (there are many apps which do this). You can place the apk files anywhere on your sd card (or internal storage depending on device) where you can find them.
hello
i have tested with appmonster but it seem that it stores all the versions of the apps (even last versions before updates).
what app is best for thet and that stores only the latest version of each app ?
thank you
parisien99 said:
hello
i have tested with appmonster but it seem that it stores all the versions of the apps (even last versions before updates).
what app is best for thet and that stores only the latest version of each app ?
thank you
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You could try this: https://market.android.com/details?id=com.agilesoftresource&feature=search_result.
Try Astro. It's simple, backs up only what you want, and seems to be a good option for what you need. I personally use Titanium Backup, but that's more advanced and has more features than you need. Astro would be the simplest way of doing what you need.
Sent from my Evo + MIUI using Tapatalk!
parisien99 said:
helo.
Do you know in what directory of my android device i can find the apk of installed apps so i can sent them to him ?
thank you
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Depending on the app, look in System/app or also Data/app to find the apk's after being installed.
Use something like Astro to backup your Applications and then send the apks.
parisien99 said:
Hello.
My brother is in a country where android market is filtered.
I would like to download the apk of FREE apps that interest him and send it to him by mail.
How can i download the apk of FREE apps that he wants me to send to him ?
Thank tou
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okay.. a site that i use to download apps without using android market is www.4shared.com
(it doesnt have all of the apps uploaded to market but it has some basic apps like launcher pro and other launchers,live wallps etc.....)
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Deathwish238 said:
Use something like Astro to backup your Applications and then send the apks.
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hey deathwish how can i make my info show in every post like your do ( i mean your phone your rom etc...)

mod please close , thanks

Everything about CM9 ROM by Awesome Maclaw and his team
Bugs report:
Camera not working
Flashlight not working
Gallery3D worked only once
ICS transition animation laggy
Some governors not working?
Chainfire fc
Unable to use a2sd
Sometimes hang and need to remove battery
Unable to open sygic (works fine on Gingerbread)
settings>wifi(press the word)
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Marco Chung said:
settings>wifi(press the word)
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why the google play close itself whenever i click on it ?
u guys gallery3d working?
i was also getting fc for google play, but only the first time. After i rebooted, it worked just fine. And, no the gallery doesnt work most of the time, so try this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=23652279&postcount=1886 if that doesnt work, use quickpic
noobdroid_90 said:
i was also getting fc for google play, but only the first time. After i rebooted, it worked just fine. And, no the gallery doesnt work most of the time, so try this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=23652279&postcount=1886 if that doesnt work, use quickpic
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my market still not working rebooted several times
ok try this: go to manage apps-> google play store->clear data.
If that doesnt work, try installing the old market, and let it update to play automatically, that might work
is there a way to add language pack into ics keyboard? i hope to have chinese input
and how to use 'next line' instead of 'send' in Enter button when sms ?
possible solution
using root explorer go to data>apps. you will find an app named something like com.playstore or something like that. just find the app with the playstore icon. delete it but before deleting copy it somewhere else just to make sure. now the app will be uninstalled from your phone. download google play app from somewhere on the internet and install it. i think that it should fix the problem.
Hey imbawind,
did u use your adrenaline script with the cm rom?
i think the problem is the script.
Whenever i use it on stock rom, it work just fine, but when i use it on cm rom include cm9, the market force close when i click it. But the problem solve after delete play store from system app and clear dalvik-cache and reinstall again.
I think your script only work on stock rom.
Sent from something, I don't remember it...
imbawind said:
well the cm9 thread is only for dev so i ask my question here
google play fc whenever i open it? any fix for that?
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like @nooboid said,i also have same prob,but after reboot,its ok now..but to me,its not give more effect to me bacause i rarely use market..i just google it and download via pc.. easy to get PRO version 1 for free..
kiddopaan said:
like @nooboid said,i also have same prob,but after reboot,its ok now..but to me,its not give more effect to me bacause i rarely use market..i just google it and download via pc.. easy to get PRO version 1 for free..
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yea mine working now too
phantom_shot said:
Hey imbawind,
did u use your adrenaline script with the cm rom?
i think the problem is the script.
Whenever i use it on stock rom, it work just fine, but when i use it on cm rom include cm9, the market force close when i click it. But the problem solve after delete play store from system app and clear dalvik-cache and reinstall again.
I think your script only work on stock rom.
Sent from something, I don't remember it...
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well i have adrenaline boost installed and my google play works fine
Probably not the right thread but whatever.
Probably answered before but man I don't wanna look through like 2000 post.
Does GalaxyICS for Galaxy Gio Rom need root?
Beta 5 is good, but in previous versions was too much lags.
alek345 said:
Probably not the right thread but whatever.
Probably answered before but man I don't wanna look through like 2000 post.
Does GalaxyICS for Galaxy Gio Rom need root?
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I'm not sure if any rom needs root, just CWM installed. Some roms give you root by default though.
Stallman said:
I'm not sure if any rom needs root, just CWM installed. Some roms give you root by default though.
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Does CWM need root then?
There is already a thread for ICS by maclaw so why are you posting a new one? Suddently no offence. Sorry for my english.
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eryst said:
There is already a thread for ICS by maclaw so why are you posting a new one? Suddently no offence. Sorry for my english.
Sent from my GT-S5830 using XDA
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i was thinking the exact same thing? This thread will be deleted by Mods. DO NOT DUPLICATE THREADS !
Mikee.H said:
i was thinking the exact same thing? This thread will be deleted by Mods. DO NOT DUPLICATE THREADS !
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The thread is here since the original thread is only for mod development.
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alek345 said:
Does CWM need root then?
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Nevermind, found out that I don't need.

[ROOT] Root Access without unlocking bootloader! [V1 02/08/12]

Hello!
I'm here to present the first way of gaining root access through ADB, WITHOUT unlocking your bootloader and voiding warranty.
METHOD
Download Pokoby's Root Pack
Download the .564 firmware
Download Flashtool for the Xperia NXT line
Step 1: Flash the stock .564 firmware on your phone (Other guides available. Essentially, install Flashtool drivers, unplug phone from USB then hold Volume Down whilst inserting the USB)
Step 2: Open up Pokoby's Root Pack, and extract all the files inside. Make sure it has adb, it should be included in the zip.
Step 3: Run the ROOT.BAT file inside .../Pokoby's Root Pack. Your phone will reboot once, then another CMD window should appear. If not, start it manually by running ROOT2.bat, also located inside the folder.
Step 4: When the CMD window asks whether you'd like to install Superuser.apk, press Y or Enter to proceed. If not, you can install it later from Google Play.
Step 5: Your phone will reboot once more. Congratulations! You should succesfully have Superuser as an app on your phone. To test for root access, download Terminal Emulator from the Google Play store, and type in 'su' (without the apostrophes). A Superuser request should appear. Select 'Allow'. The $ in Terminal Emulator should then turn to a # sign. That means you've rooted!
You're rooted!
QUESTIONS
Q: What is root?
A: I suggest you read up on Wikipedia, but if you aren't aware of what rooting is, it's highly unlikely you'll want or need to do it.
Q: Something went wrong, and my phone isn't rooted.
A: PM me, and I will always respond A.S.A.P. Also, remember to include details about where exactly the process stops.
Q: I love you! You're my hero! Where can I donate?
A: I will soon set up a donation link. All funds will go to a charity of my choice, but I'm currently undecided. And, that's if anyone does want to donate.
Q: Do you have a Github?
A: I am currently in the process of creating one, and setting up sources there.
CREDIT
Sony - for creating an excellent value handset!
The Sony Android Development team - for making their software exploitable
steryman - I believe he created the root method for Xperia S. If I am mistaken, PM me and I will change it.
The XDA community - For taking such interest in this!
Happy rooting!
-Pokoby
download link does not work
XperianPro said:
download link does not work
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It works fine for me. Can anyone confirm it's not working?
Pokoby said:
It works fine for me. Can anyone confirm it's not working?
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Try uploading to dropbox or something like that or just fix link.
Pokoby said:
It works fine for me. Can anyone confirm it's not working?
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Not working!
XperianPro said:
Try uploading to dropbox or something like that or just fix link.
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atis112 said:
Not working!
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Sorry guys, I'll Dropbox it!
Just gotta make an account, thanks for notifying me. Must have got ahead of myself somewhere
-Pokoby
EDIT
Does anybody have a dropbox they're willing to upload this to? I will send it to them via email, just PM me if you're available. Many, many thanks.
-Pokoby
Pokoby said:
Sorry guys, I'll Dropbox it!
Just gotta make an account, thanks for notifying me. Must have got ahead of myself somewhere
-Pokoby
EDIT
Does anybody have a dropbox they're willing to upload this to? I will send it to them via email, just PM me if you're available. Many, many thanks.
-Pokoby
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I can put it on goo.im if you want.
I have dropbox but I think goo.im is better.
K900 said:
I can put it on goo.im if you want.
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That'd be great, thank you
I'll email it to you, give me a moment.
-Pokoby
Same here...
Edit: I can also put it in dropbox if you want.
Pokoby said:
Sorry guys, I'll Dropbox it!
Just gotta make an account, thanks for notifying me. Must have got ahead of myself somewhere
-Pokoby
EDIT
Does anybody have a dropbox they're willing to upload this to? I will send it to them via email, just PM me if you're available. Many, many thanks.
-Pokoby
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If you want i can upload it to my code.google.com .
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Ok, i saw you will upload it to goo.im
Whats happening now?
atis112 said:
If you want i can upload it to my code.google.com .
EDIT:
Ok, i saw you will upload it to goo.im
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Its possible for SXP?
Does this also work with stock 6.0.B.3.184 Firmware or is .564 definitely necessary? And is updating to .184 possible after rooting using your method?
4rch0 said:
Its possible for SXP?
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Why ask me?
But i think yes, if Pokoby really make a root method for the U, It will working with P and Sola too.
superschmeke said:
Does this also work with stock 6.0.B.3.184 Firmware or is .564 definitely necessary? And is updating to .184 possible after rooting using your method?
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Calm down a little. He is trying to upload it to a good server. Then let´s talk.
atis112 said:
Why ask me?
But i think yes, if Pokoby really make a root method for the U, It will working with P and Sola too.
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Sorry, was not an intentional!
But thanks for the answer!
gengi said:
Calm down a little. He is trying to upload it to a good server. Then let´s talk.
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Just cant wait :laugh:
is there any download links to this yet??
DeanBoro said:
is there any download links to this yet??
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I am starting thinking this fake.

[Q] cn.nubia.photoeditor Where to find it?

Hi!
Since Google has updated its photo app taking out a lot of cool features I decided to give an opportunity to the Nubia Photo editor that came originally with the phone. The thing is that when I want to edit a photo the system gives me an option to choose Photo Editor but the app cannot be found... even in the app drawer. Titanium says it is still there but... no chance to launch it.
So I decided to search for the apk to reinstall it but I can't manage to find it. In fact I don't know if it even exists. I found a couple like that http://bbs.nubia.cn/thread-430348-1-1.html but they don seem to me like the original ones in the launch icon.
Is there a way to restore it or someone have located the original .apk?
Thank you!
you still need it? I can give you a copy of it from my z7 mini running 4.4.2
flamery said:
you still need it? I can give you a copy of it from my z7 mini running 4.4.2
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Hey, do you still have the stock one, i needed it..
ZackWaitforit said:
Hey, do you still have the stock one, i needed it..
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yeah but what version are you running? I have upgraded since this was posted..
flamery said:
yeah but what version are you running? I have upgraded since this was posted..
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N939sc_ASCommon_1.07...
the previous version, i couldnt remember but its also 1.07,but different at ASCommon part
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ZackWaitforit said:
N939sc_ASCommon_1.07...
the previous version, i couldnt remember but its also 1.07,but different at ASCommon part
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I forgot to mention that mine's not Z7, but Blade X9.. but both phone use the same gallery and NeoVision Camera,
i assumed the stock apk can be use on any ZTE phone..
hope it works for you:
https://mega.nz/#!GRNxWLga!TIiOIsu-yxZEDE_9sQSx6YXAzkKgXaXn0K013Ai22hc

Huawei ec6108v8 recovery img

Hi XDA's
I got a new Set top Box model EC6108V8 and I'm trying to Root this device to install GAPPS. Searching for solution bring me nowhere because this STB ROM is already updated by Vendor of TM UniFi.
Today, I found this recovery img inside /system folder and I wonder if anyone can port this recovery img to CWM @twrp or maybe can add the "INSTALL UPDATE" menu back into it, as it was removed by TM in last update. To flash this img is by using "write_raw" command.
I'm not really sure if this img is port-able. However, it is worth a try by Pro Porter out there. :highfive:
Appreciated any feedback and help
I know this is another question, but are you able to root your STB? I failed to root mine using King Root.
chanhensem
360root can root
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chanhensem said:
I know this is another question, but are you able to root your STB? I failed to root mine using King Root.
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360root can root
chanhensem said:
I know this is another question, but are you able to root your STB? I failed to root mine using King Root.
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Hi,
No I am not.
But fortunately, there was some other tricks to install APK files like Youtube, Chrome etc. But I just get struggled to include GAPPS core apps into this STB. Installing Play Services Apk & Play Store manually seems incompleted
teck7677 said:
360root can root
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360root can root
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360root?? never heard that rooting app before, instead, I know about 360security LOL
RidzVarn said:
Hi,
No I am not.
But fortunately, there was some other tricks to install APK files like Youtube, Chrome etc. But I just get struggled to include GAPPS core apps into this STB. Installing Play Services Apk & Play Store manually seems incompleted
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Pls guide other tricks to install apk on the latest updated version of hypptv app... Tried so many times and stuck with unknown source locked...
Boteboyz said:
Pls guide other tricks to install apk on the latest updated version of hypptv app... Tried so many times and stuck with unknown source locked...
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Hi ..
I dont know which version of android ur STB currently using, and I also in doubt for the tricks, maybe its not working for latest udpated version due to security reason.
And also, since there are lots of AndroidBox Tv in market, people are not looking for 'STB hack' anymore

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