Strip an App => remove devices within an App to free Homey memory

Eternity

Is it possible to strip/delete unneeded components from an App and install the lightweight version via CLI?

I have only 2 KaKu devices but the App is capable of controlling a huge library of devices. Same with Fibaro and Aeotec Apps. I only have a couple of devices, but these Apps install a huge amount of not needed devices. 

I was just thinking of a way to clear memory.... 

jorden

That should be possible as long as you know what you're doing. However, I don't think it will make much of a difference. The signals are encoded in the drivers/<devicename>/ file and are approximately 5 KB each. So before it makes a difference, you would have to delete a LOT of files.

And ofcourse, you'd have to repeat that after every update that you want to install.

Eternity

Thanks @jorden!

As updates to Apps often are to increase the amount of controlleable devices, it might even mean that i don't need the latest updates :-) But, if the result is only tiny memory gain, I think it is too much hassle... :-(

lubbertkramer

Eternity said:

Thanks @jorden!

As updates to Apps often are to increase the amount of controlleable devices, it might even mean that i don't need the latest updates :-) But, if the result is only tiny memory gain, I think it is too much hassle... :-(

But are you meaning memory or storage. I think that bought are minimal with what you can gain by removing drivers out of the app 

swttt

Don't forget about missing future updates on drivers you do use (since stripping them, you will need to sideload it)

Eternity

Well, seems it was a great idea, for a short while :-)

Thanks for the comments, I will stay on the 'standard' Apps.