Root How to update pre installed apps

[g4rvd4]

Hi guys,

I have a good ROM that I've been using for months now. The only gripe I have is not being able to update maps, gmail and other preinstalled apps.

I also want to uninstall Titanium Backup but am not able to.

Is there any way to do these?

Thanks.

 

[SUroot]

Easiest way is navigate to the rom zip file you installed on your sd card, /system/app and cut them out using astro and paste somewhere else. Reflash the Rom.

Then browse to the apk on sd and install

 

[g4rvd4]

Thanks. Since gmail and talk etc are essential apps for the system, is it ok to not install them along with the ROM?

 

[SUroot]

Not sure about talk but don't see why.not. I delete gmail before I install defrost. I installed it as mentioned. Since I only install defrost, I dont need to wipe data, so its already there for me every time