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Apk and associated files removal

Started by Davidoff59 , Feb 26 2012 07:48 PM

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Davidoff59

Posted 26 February 2012 - 07:48 PM

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I have noticed that when I uninstall an apk, there always seems to be files left behind. I'm sure this probably has something to do with moving apps to SD card. Short of periodically formatting my SD card, what options are there to ensure total removal of an apk and all its files.
I have also noticed that after I have removed an app, the apk file remains. I only noticed this as I am using Lewa rom which allows you to find apk files. I thought uninstall should remove the apks also?

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Posted 26 February 2012 - 09:06 PM

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Files left behind where? If on the sd card, only files stored by the app in the android/data folder are auto removed. Anything else is left there.

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