How to delete and backup system apps on Android

If you have rooted your Android and for some reason your apps that comes with your phone or ROM bother you or you don't need them, following this tutorial you will be able to delete them. Finally there is a short tutorial on how to restore deleted application, if you want to retrieve your old apps.


So get started. You must have:

• Rooted Android phone
• ADB driver installed on your computer

Instructions:
1. Enable writing to the system partitionDo not worry, this change is only temporary, until you delete applications you do not want.

a) Connect your phone to computer using USB cable.b) Open the Command Prompt (Start -> Run -> cmd and then press ENTER)c) In the command window, type: adb reboot recoveryThe phone will reset into recovery mode.d) Then, type: adb shellThe first character in the command window will become #e) Then type: mount-o rw-t yaffs2 / dev/block/mtdblock3 / systemThis order you get access to reading and writing to the system partition.

2. Backup applicationsBefore deleting, it is good practice to back up system applications in order to get them back if you change your mind.

a) In the command window type: exitThis will leave the shell mod-a.b) Type: adb shell ls system / dataYou should now see a list of all applications that are in the system directory.c) For the application you want to backup, type:adb pull system / app / <full_name_of_app.apk> <puno_ime_aplikacije.apk><puno_ime_aplikacije.apk> the name of the application you want to back up. Find the name in the result from step b).d) After this  apk file applications backup you just need to be located in the folder from which you run command prompt.

3. Deleting applicationsThis is where once again you must complete step 2 before moving to delete the application. Also, it is important not to delete any of the important system applications, such as, for example. Sense (called Rosie).

a) Re-enter the mode by typing shell: adb shellb) Type: cd system / appc) Type: lsThis will suggest. Apk Application files in the system directory.d) Type: rm <full_app_name.apk>This application is permanently deleted from your phone.e) If you are turning the pages and noticed applications fail <full_app_name>. ODEX delete that file too.

4. ResetWhen you finish deleting all unwanted applications, reset the phone. If everything went well, the system will be free of the applications that you delete this method.
5. Restore Deleted application (optional step)
a) Repeat the entire Step 1 in this tutorial.b) Find the application you want to go among those who have backup in step 2 this tutorial.c) Type: adb push <full_app_name.apk> system / app / <full_app_name.apk>