Remove Orange Apps on San Francisco, Simple Beginners Guide!

[Guest dizzytiz]

I can confirm that it worked for me, and I was very nervous about doing it.

Steps I took were:

1. Using WIFI on the phone - browsed/googled for Universal Androot (think I went to http://www.addictivetips.com/mobile/how-to...l-androot-app/) - download to SD and unzip.

2. Go to The market, download Titanuim Backup - Root by Joel Bourquard (free)

3. Run Universal Androot. Select Root (if it tells you it's already rooted click just click yes to doing it again)

4. Run Titanium, click on the Problems button at the bottom to automatically install BusyBox

5. I didn't backup first, just start deleting apps. I used the list on Page 3 of this thread to run through the apps one by one. Slowly and carefully

6. Run Androot again and click unroot

Done. It really was that easy if you take it slow.

Hope this helps anyone thinking of doing it. It didn't really remove that much memory, but I got rid of the orange nonsense, so am very happy.

[Guest xeyaztian]

sure, I removed the batttery (or should I surprise the phone by removing it while it's still on? Probably not a good idea...).

Anyway, didn't work. But then, your second comment is puzzling - you say you can "always go back to settings". I thought that THAT icon available via menu button - which won't take me to settings, is the ONLY way to get to the phone settings. How else can I access settings then?

Regards,

n.

Oh is the 4 by 4 dots in the middle gone? Or the the five paneled menu when you press menu.

If the you can to youre installed apps, then go to Settings then they are all there, in display and perosnalization.

[Guest naltar]

Oh is the 4 by 4 dots in the middle gone? Or the the five paneled menu when you press menu.

If the you can to youre installed apps, then go to Settings then they are all there, in display and perosnalization.

no, the dots which are a shortcut to installed applications are there, on the screen, it's the settings available (not! B) when you press the "hardware" (menu) button. However, when you go to the list of installed software, that's what there is, installed software, which you can run, of course, but no phone settings. Funny thing is, I don't think I deleted it using titanium backup, I only deleted the crappiest of the Orange apps there.

Sigh. So... is it possible to restore the phone to factory settings? Because Orange says: to restore to factory settings (they call it a master reset, I think), you need to... press Menu and then "settings". lol.

Regards,

n.

[Guest xeyaztian]

no, the dots which are a shortcut to installed applications are there, on the screen, it's the settings available (not! B) when you press the "hardware" (menu) button. However, when you go to the list of installed software, that's what there is, installed software, which you can run, of course, but no phone settings. Funny thing is, I don't think I deleted it using titanium backup, I only deleted the crappiest of the Orange apps there.

Sigh. So... is it possible to restore the phone to factory settings? Because Orange says: to restore to factory settings (they call it a master reset, I think), you need to... press Menu and then "settings". lol.

Regards,

n.

The menu button IS the four by four dots! Settings is in that list of apps.

If it isnt then youve deleted it, but none of those apps in the list of apps to delete are Settings...

[Guest xeyaztian]

The menu button IS the four by four dots! Settings is in that list of apps.

If it isnt then youve deleted it, but none of those apps in the list of apps to delete are Settings...

And yes you can restore bu pressing the menu (four by four dots) go to settings by scrolling down to 'settings' go to 'privacy' and at the bottom is Factory data reset

[Guest xeyaztian]

And yes you can restore bu pressing the menu (four by four dots) go to settings by scrolling down to 'settings' go to 'privacy' and at the bottom is Factory data reset

And last of all, its defently in the list as Settings, so if its gone, ermmm im stuck on how to help, though just double check settings is not there. what happens if you long press the screen, does it let u put widgets on and change wallpaper?

[Guest naltar]

And yes you can restore bu pressing the menu (four by four dots) go to settings by scrolling down to 'settings' go to 'privacy' and at the bottom is Factory data reset

well, unfortunately there are is no "settings" icon in the list of apps (btw, I did scroll all the way down).

However, when I changed from Orange home screen to Android (launcher), when I press Menu hardware button, I get a slightly different set of (5) "icons", one of them is also "settings", and when I press that - no, it doesn't work, but it gives me an error message: "The application launcher (process com.android.launcher2) has stopped unexpectedly, please try again (force close)". While not a solution, it seems to be related to my problem. I think I will have to spend more time on this :/

n.

[Guest xeyaztian]

well, unfortunately there are is no "settings" icon in the list of apps (btw, I did scroll all the way down).

However, when I changed from Orange home screen to Android (launcher), when I press Menu hardware button, I get a slightly different set of (5) "icons", one of them is also "settings", and when I press that - no, it doesn't work, but it gives me an error message: "The application launcher (process com.android.launcher2) has stopped unexpectedly, please try again (force close)". While not a solution, it seems to be related to my problem. I think I will have to spend more time on this :/

n.

Im looking in the ROM for a Settings apk now... if I find it you may be able to install Settings, if i dont you may need to ask for my help in a new topic, give me a min...

[Guest rayraven]

Pressing menu button while on the home screen should show an option to go to the settings on most home screens.

I know that it does on the stock one, launcher pro & adw.

[Guest xeyaztian]

well, unfortunately there are is no "settings" icon in the list of apps (btw, I did scroll all the way down).

However, when I changed from Orange home screen to Android (launcher), when I press Menu hardware button, I get a slightly different set of (5) "icons", one of them is also "settings", and when I press that - no, it doesn't work, but it gives me an error message: "The application launcher (process com.android.launcher2) has stopped unexpectedly, please try again (force close)". While not a solution, it seems to be related to my problem. I think I will have to spend more time on this :/

n.

Ok here goes... to sort it out, this MAY help, it wont f things up more if it doesnt work but its worth a try...

1. Get the settings apk from here.. (ive put it on my google docs for you.

https://docs.google.com/leaf?id=0BxUIJd1x-S...Mz&hl=en_GB

2. Put it on youre SD Card.

3. Get ASTRO File Manager

4. Go to ASTRO and find the Settings.apk on the sd card, press it and then install it!

Let me know how it goes...

[Guest naltar]

Ok here goes... to sort it out, this MAY help, it wont f things up more if it doesnt work but its worth a try...

1. Get the settings apk from here.. (ive put it on my google docs for you.

https://docs.google.com/leaf?id=0BxUIJd1x-S...Mz&hl=en_GB

2. Put it on youre SD Card.

3. Get ASTRO File Manager

4. Go to ASTRO and find the Settings.apk on the sd card, press it and then install it!

Let me know how it goes...

uhm... it didn't. It wouldn't install. I'm guessing it's because it's replacing one of those... internal apps, which won't uninstall, unless you gain superuser access...

oh, here's a change, I shut the phone down, used the universal androot and tried to install the "settings.apk" again. And... it did, it works! Well, thank you VERY much!

What worries me is that I still don't know what caused my problem (well, indirectly, my messing with it), why and why it works again. Yeah, I can live with that, but it's worrying me that I'm not quite in control of my phone.

now... where was this gps.... ;)

so, out of interest, where is the "settings.apk" from? XDA developers forum mentions it...

Regards,

n.

[Guest xeyaztian]

uhm... it didn't. It wouldn't install. I'm guessing it's because it's replacing one of those... internal apps, which won't uninstall, unless you gain superuser access...

oh, here's a change, I shut the phone down, used the universal androot and tried to install the "settings.apk" again. And... it did, it works! Well, thank you VERY much!

What worries me is that I still don't know what caused my problem (well, indirectly, my messing with it), why and why it works again. Yeah, I can live with that, but it's worrying me that I'm not quite in control of my phone.

now... where was this gps.... B)

so, out of interest, where is the "settings.apk" from? XDA developers forum mentions it...

Regards,

n.

Im glad you have settings back, I once deleted my browser, due to my own fault. And I was worried for a while, I got it form the original ROM which holds all the stock apps. I got it form this forum, Its stickied I think.

Glad it helped.

[Guest Valleman]

Ok. I removed my browser by mistake how can i get it back? Is there an apk file? Need help fast!

Edit. I shuld learn to read. You can find the browser apk in the rom :P

Edited November 25, 2010 by Valleman

[Guest steveuk1981]

I can confirm that it worked for me, and I was very nervous about doing it.

Steps I took were:

1. Using WIFI on the phone - browsed/googled for Universal Androot (think I went to http://www.addictivetips.com/mobile/how-to...l-androot-app/) - download to SD and unzip.

2. Go to The market, download Titanuim Backup - Root by Joel Bourquard (free)

3. Run Universal Androot. Select Root (if it tells you it's already rooted click just click yes to doing it again)

4. Run Titanium, click on the Problems button at the bottom to automatically install BusyBox

5. I didn't backup first, just start deleting apps. I used the list on Page 3 of this thread to run through the apps one by one. Slowly and carefully

6. Run Androot again and click unroot

Done. It really was that easy if you take it slow.

Hope this helps anyone thinking of doing it. It didn't really remove that much memory, but I got rid of the orange nonsense, so am very happy.

this is my 1st android phone, and the 1st time ive ever tried something like this, i followed these instructions to a tee and voila no orange branding on my phone, a big big thanks :P

before i deleted the orange apps i backed up with titanium. can i now remove titanium or do i jut leave it on the phone? once againn thanks, steve.

[Guest RoccoSiffredi]

So I did a bit of clean up today. Used AndRoot, busybox and Titanium Backup Pro, and uninstalled the following :

Who Wants to be a Millionaire - /system/app/glu_zte_blade_wwtbam5_de_en_es_fr_it_1_0_1_full-wrapped.apk

Guitar Hero 5 Mobile OD 1.1.2 - /system/app/glu_zte_blade_ghero5_de_en_es_fr_it_1_0_1_full-wrapped.apk

Touchpal Spanish language pack 1.0 - /system/app/SpanishPack.apk

Touchpal French language pack 1.0 - /system/app/FrenchPack.apk

TouchPal 1.1.0 - /system/app/TouchPal.apk

Weather - /system/app/MobileWeather.v1.0.4.apk

Orange Headlines 2.0.106 - /system/app/Orange_RSS_Widget-build-2010-05-31_08-57-42-version_2.0.016-UI-REFRESH-signed.apk

Orange Wednesdays 1.0 - /system/app/OrangeWednesdays.apk

Orange Homescreen 1.0 - /system/app/OHS_480x800_Blade_A1.00.01_signed.apk

Maps 4.65.87 - /system/app/OrangeMaps_4.65.60.95_Android_Production_signed.apk

App Shop 4.2.1.25 - /system/app/OAS_ZTE_Blade-v4_2_1_19-20100526-1-prod.apk

Homescreen Selector 1.0 - /system/app/OHSS_800x480_Blade_A1.00.01_signed.apk

Mail - /system/app/orangemail_android_721_20_7_386147_signed.apk

Backup 1.27.7 - /system/app/PhoneBackup-signed_1.15.3_PROD.apk

Photo 1.5.10 - /system/app/Pixota.1.5.7_20100602_WVGA_eclair.apk

I've not removed the following yet, but took note of the filenames :

OrangeSetupWizard 1.0 - SW_480x800_Blade_A1.01.00.apk

TV 1.0 - OrangeTV.apk

Your Orange 1.0 - YourOrange_Release_20100429_signed.apk

Docs To Go 2.005 - DocumentsToGoViewers_PDF_Eval.apk

Hopefully this should free up some more space and is less bloated now !

Hi Mate

Managed to remove most of these but how do I access the system folder using Titanium Backup? All I get is the icons not the full filenames? Main thing I want to remove is the ringtone and splash screen.

[Guest se7en_mufc]

I signed up just to say thanks really, i followed dizzytiz's guide and it worked no problem. Need to get me a fancy theme and stuff going now.

[Guest cnhust]

So I couldn't flash my Orange San Francisco, and the reason why I wanted to is to remove the Orange Apps and the game demo's. So I came about a way without having to do anything with ROMs. Will cost you 63p though as I bought an app to do something...

Get Universal Androot (I got it from here.. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=747598)

I got the latest one and it worked, then click root in that app. And wait till its rooted and it will install Super User Permissions.

Then download and install Busy Box from the market.

Then get SystemApp Remover by Danesh from the market (This cost 63p, theres prob a free one but I choose this and it worked)

Then go to SystemApp Remover and delete the Orange Apps(List below) they uninstall and it saves memory on the phone!

Root phone with Universal Androot, then delete with SystemApp Remover.

Done!

I recommend this to anyone who doesnt understand ROMs, flashing and those kind of things and anyone who wants to de-brand it from Orange.

I've put it up on my blog as well with links to files and the applications, please visit...

http://dailyandroidapps.blogspot.com/2010/...-installed.html

YOU CAN GET RID OF....

-Orange Homescreen

-Orange Homescreen Selector

-Orange App Shop

-Orange Photos

-Orange Wednesdays

-Orange Maps

-Orange Headlines

-Orange Email

-Orange TV

-Orange Backup

-Your Orange

-Touch Pal and the Spanish and French packs

-Sim Toolkit

-DocsToGo Demo

-Weather

-The game demos, Who Wants To Be A Millionaire and Guitar Hero.

YOU CANT GET RID OF...

-Internet (Even if it does have the Orange logo!)

Great work, I removed all the Orange APPs for my Blade following your method, thanks!

[Guest 23rdian]

This worked for me. Thanks.

[Guest xeyaztian]

Glad its still helping everyone!

[Guest xeyaztian]

Ok. I removed my browser by mistake how can i get it back? Is there an apk file? Need help fast!

Edit. I shuld learn to read. You can find the browser apk in the rom ;)

Haha I also did this once before, if anyone else deletes something I think Ive linked on google docs to the settings apk and the internet apk but can get more if anyones deleted a google app by accident!

[Guest Digitalize]

Did this to my SF, performance is improved, and its a lot cleaner!

[Guest Nedjo]

this thread deserves to be sticky!

It was of great help for me!

thanks!

[Guest mjm1483]

Any chance of problems if using this method on the TFT version?

[Guest Sparco100]

So I couldn't flash my Orange San Francisco, and the reason why I wanted to is to remove the Orange Apps and the game demo's. So I came about a way without having to do anything with ROMs. Will cost you 63p though as I bought an app to do something...

Get Universal Androot (I got it from here.. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=747598)

I got the latest one and it worked, then click root in that app. And wait till its rooted and it will install Super User Permissions.

Then download and install Busy Box from the market.

Then get SystemApp Remover by Danesh from the market (This cost 63p, theres prob a free one but I choose this and it worked)

Then go to SystemApp Remover and delete the Orange Apps(List below) they uninstall and it saves memory on the phone!

Root phone with Universal Androot, then delete with SystemApp Remover.

Done!

I recommend this to anyone who doesnt understand ROMs, flashing and those kind of things and anyone who wants to de-brand it from Orange.

I've put it up on my blog as well with links to files and the applications, please visit...

http://dailyandroidapps.blogspot.com/2010/...-installed.html

YOU CAN GET RID OF....

-Orange Homescreen

-Orange Homescreen Selector

-Orange App Shop

-Orange Photos

-Orange Wednesdays

-Orange Maps

-Orange Headlines

-Orange Email

-Orange TV

-Orange Backup

-Your Orange

-Touch Pal and the Spanish and French packs

-Sim Toolkit

-DocsToGo Demo

-Weather

-The game demos, Who Wants To Be A Millionaire and Guitar Hero.

YOU CANT GET RID OF...

-Internet (Even if it does have the Orange logo!)

Hey, thanks for this easy guide! I used titanium which seemed to work well.

My only question is why do we do this bit?? "Root phone with Universal Androot, then delete with SystemApp Remover."

Whats the need to root it again?

Thanks....a newbie ;)

[Guest accy123]

Really confused guys

Downloaded the universal androot from the link provided, ended up with a APK file

copied it on to the sd card.... trying to open it with ASTRO but wont let me run or install

What am i doing wrong?