Hi there!
Like a lot of you guys, I'm using MIUI on my Nexus S. Since I've seen so many people in the relevant forums trying to remove the Virus Scan icon form the homescreen, I decided to make a short tutorial on how to do it and how to remove other app icons.
Warning: If you want to use the apps listed below, DO NOT follow the tutorial, since the apps won't work anymore.
Warning #2: Do everything on your own risk. I'm not responsible for any data losses, damages, or bricked devices.
First of all, you're going to need ROM Toolbox Pro or Titanium Backup (or anything similar) then follow the instructions below:
Removing the VirusScan icon:
1. Open ROM Toolbox Pro and run the App Manager, then click on All apps at the top of the screen.
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2. Long press on Settings and select Advanced freeze.
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3. Go to the bottom of the list appeared then untick the followings:
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Removing the app startup icon:
The first step is the same as above.
2. Long press on Permission Manager and select Advanced Freeze.
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3. Look for the following and untick it:
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Restart your phone after finishing.
If you want to use the freezed apps again, just tick them and restart your phone.
With this method you will be able to remove the unused icons of Google Maps as well (of course those function won't work and Google Maps will FC if trying to use them - all the other functions will work though).
Like a lot of you guys, I'm using MIUI on my Nexus S. Since I've seen so many people in the relevant forums trying to remove the Virus Scan icon form the homescreen, I decided to make a short tutorial on how to do it and how to remove other app icons.
Warning: If you want to use the apps listed below, DO NOT follow the tutorial, since the apps won't work anymore.
Warning #2: Do everything on your own risk. I'm not responsible for any data losses, damages, or bricked devices.
First of all, you're going to need ROM Toolbox Pro or Titanium Backup (or anything similar) then follow the instructions below:
Removing the VirusScan icon:
1. Open ROM Toolbox Pro and run the App Manager, then click on All apps at the top of the screen.
2. Long press on Settings and select Advanced freeze.
3. Go to the bottom of the list appeared then untick the followings:
- Settings (.VirusScanActivity)
- Settings (.VirusScanAppActivity)
- Settings (.VirusScanService)
Removing the app startup icon:
The first step is the same as above.
2. Long press on Permission Manager and select Advanced Freeze.
3. Look for the following and untick it:
- com.lbe.security.ui.AutoStartAppList
Restart your phone after finishing.
If you want to use the freezed apps again, just tick them and restart your phone.
With this method you will be able to remove the unused icons of Google Maps as well (of course those function won't work and Google Maps will FC if trying to use them - all the other functions will work though).