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I was wondering if it is possible to uninstall the default Settings application on an Android emulator. I have already tried "adb uninstall com.android.settings" but it comes up with Failure.

Thanks

Jacque006
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com.android.settings is not a user installable application. It lives in the system folders and as such is not user removable. If you rooted your device you could remove it but I suspect many applications rely on it and removing it will cause problems. That said root your emulator and try: How to get root access on Android emulator?

You can always create a new emulator image if you mess up the rooted one.

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slayton
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I haven't tried, but you can remove default applications with apps such as Titanium Backup if you're a rooted user.

** EDIT ** Overlooked the emulator part of the question - apologies.

I would advise against uninstalling it, as I'm not sure you can get it back - it's one of those things that you def need on your phone.

At least do a backup (Nandroid or otherwise) before removing it, so you can get it back easily if you make a mistake/need it again.

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