I've removed a few applications that I don't want and for the most part the phone appears to be working fine; however, the sync icon in the notification pane is never going away.... this makes me think I removed something I shouldn't have:
I restored all of the Htc applications that I removed but I was wondering if there were a conclusive list of which apps are safe to remove, and wont cause the sync icon to be always on.
I think it would be good for someone to post a full list of the .apk names we can remove.
What apps are you trying to remove?
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Anything I can without causing problems
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I have removed:
city id
vz navigator
skype mobile
visual voicemail
my verizon
No issues thus far.
i think the syncing issue is from ether facebook or twitter. try logging out and removing all traces of your accounts before removing those apks.
Anybody figure out what to remove to squelch the automatic opening of VZW internet page and the prompt to download VZ software when connecting to computer in charge mode? That's annoying.
iowabowtech said:
Anybody figure out what to remove to squelch the automatic opening of VZW internet page and the prompt to download VZ software when connecting to computer in charge mode? That's annoying.
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rm /system/etc/CDROM.ISO
najaboy said:
rm /system/etc/CDROM.ISO
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Thanks man.
iowabowtech said:
Thanks man.
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Credit goes to ihtfp69 for posting it originally.
qwho said:
I have removed:
city id
vz navigator
skype mobile
visual voicemail
my verizon
No issues thus far.
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just looking through the /system/app folder, i'm trying to locate all these crap verizon ones... city id was already removed on sky raider, but the others listed above were not...
whats the name on those?
nevermind me... he moved them to the /data/app folder... lol
found them
hdialchemy said:
just looking through the /system/app folder, i'm trying to locate all these crap verizon ones... city id was already removed on sky raider, but the others listed above were not...
whats the name on those?
nevermind me... he moved them to the /data/app folder... lol
found them
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For those that aren't sure
VZW_MyVerizon.apk
VZW_Skype.apk
VzNav.apk
VVM.apk
CityID.apk
FYI, HtcLockScreen.apk and HtcLockScreen.odex can be removed as long as you have a 3rd party alarm program. the stock DeskClock's alarm cannot be dismissed by the vanilla lockscreen
Also, WifiRouter.apk and WifiRouter.odex remove that pesky Mobile 3G Hotspot (the paid Verizon one)
Most of the other stuff carries over from 2.1 safe-to-remove apps: http://bluraynetworks.com/android/
Pardon my n00bness - but how does one go about removing these things? I'd love to get rid of CityID, VZNavigator, Amazon MP3 store, 3G Mobile HotSpot (is there a free one I can replace it with?)
BTW - I have already successfully flashed FroYo on my Incredible
EDIT: Nevermind - reading is fundamental I used the sticky and got rid of those pesky apps
To be safe, I just disabled a bunch by simply renaming them to .apkb
Here are the commands for the ones I renamed & disabled:
/system/bin/mv teeter.apk teeter.apkb
/system/bin/mv com.htc.StockWidget.apk com.htc.StockWidget.apkb
/system/bin/mv Stock.apk Stock.apkb
/system/bin/mv HtcFootprints.apk HtcFootprints.apkb
/system/bin/mv HtcFootprintsWidget.apk HtcFootprintsWidget.apkb
/system/bin/mv com.htc.TwitterWidget.apk com.htc.TwitterWidget.apkb
/system/bin/mv HtcTwitter.apk HtcTwitter.apkb
/system/bin/mv com.htc.FriendStreamWidget.apk com.htc.FriendStreamWidget.apkb
/system/bin/mv FriendStream.apk FriendStream.apkb
/system/bin/mv CityID.apk CityID.apkb
/system/bin/mv amazonmp3.apk amazonmp3.apkb
/system/bin/mv com.htc.FriendStreamWidget.apk com.htc.FriendStreamWidget.apkb
/system/bin/mv com.htc.NewsReaderWidget.apk com.htc.NewsReaderWidget.apkb
/system/bin/mv Flickr.apk Flickr.apkb
/system/bin/mv HtcCarPanel.apk HtcCarPanel.apkb
/system/bin/mv HtcPhotoWidget.apk HtcPhotoWidget.apkb
/system/bin/mv NewsReader.apk NewsReader.apkb
/system/bin/mv VzNav.apk VzNav.apkb
/system/bin/mv VZW_MyVerizon.apk VZW_MyVerizon.apkb
/system/bin/mv VZW_Skype.apk.apk VZW_Skypeb.apkb
These should all be safe to disable or remove without hurting anything else. There are more you can remove (http://bluraynetworks.com/android), but removing them may lead to consequences never being the same and the cyber police being called.
Related
I am creating this thread for a list of which apps you can remove from the r800x's system. This thread is meant SPECIFICALLY for r800x which is why I am not posting a reply in the existing thread located here!
THESE APPS DO NOT HAVE TO BE REMOVED, I AM JUST LISTING WHICH ONES CAN BE REMOVED WITHOUT MESSING UP THE PHONE!!! (meaning FC's, etc.)
I recommend that you move these apps to your SD card instead of deleted them or renaming their extensions!
Stand-alone apps (Apps that do not require other apps to function properly):
AdobeFlashPlayer.apk - Adobe flash 10.3 (you may get it in the market)
Bluetooth.apk - Bluetooth app (REQUIRED FOR BLUETOOTH TO FUNCTION)
Browser.apk - Stock browser app (alternative browsers are available in the market)
BruceLee.apk - Bruce Lee game
Calculator.apk - Stock calculator app (alternative calculators are available in the market)
com.amazon.kindle.apk - Kindle reading app (you may get it in the market)
com.fusionone.android.sync.sonyericssonr800xbaclient.apk - Backup assistant app
com.skype.android.verizon.apk - Skype app (you may get it in the market)
comsony.playstation.ncua94900_1.apk - Crash bandicoot game
com.vznavigator.r800x.apk - Verizon navigator app (you may get it in the market)
com.vzw.hss.myverizon.apk - My verizon app (you may get it in the market) (CAUTION - REMOVING THIS APP WILL CAUSE IT TO REPEATLY FORCE CLOSE UNTIL YOU REBOOT THE PHONE)
com.vzw.vvm.androidclient.apk - Visual Voicemail app (you may get it in the market)
DigitalClockWidget.apk - Digital Clock Widget
Email.apk - Email app
GenieWidget.apk - News and weather app
Gmail.apk - Gmail app (you may get it in the market)
GoogleQuickSearchBox.apk - Google Search Widget (you may get it in the market)
Launcher2.apk - Stock home launcher. (IMPORTANT - REMOVING THIS APP WILL CAUSE THE WHOLE PHONE TO BE UNABLE TO BOOT UNLESS YOU HAVE AN ALTERNATIVE LAUNCHER APP) (alternative launchers are available in the market)
LiveWallpapers.apk - The live wallpapers Galaxy, Grass, Nexus, Polar clock, and Water
Madden.apk - Madden NFL 11 game
Maps.apk - Google Maps (you may get it in the market)
Mms - Stock messaging app (IF THIS IS NOT INSTALLED, YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO SEND OR RECEIVE TEXT MESSAGES)
officesuite.apk - Office Suite app (you may get it in the market)
Protips.apk - Protips widget (the android with the chat bubble telling you how to use the launcher) (on a side note, it should be called tips, I see nothing "pro" about it XD)
PsclassicWallpaper.apk - Classic Ps live wallpaper
PsoriginalWallpaper.apk - original PS live wallpaper
SemcGallery3D.apk - Stock 3D gallery (alternative Galleries are on the market, I recommend QuickPic)
SetupWizard.apk - The setup app that runs on the first boot of android or after a factory reset
Soundrecorder.apk - Sound recorder app (Alternative sound recorders are available in the market)
starbattalion.apk - Star Battalion game
Talk.apk - Gmail chat app
Tetris.apk - Tetris game (Alternative Tetris games are available in the market)
VoiceDialer.apk - Voice dialer app
VoiceSearch.apk - Voice search app (you may get it in the market)
VpnServices.apk - virtual private network services app (requried for creating Vpn connections)
VZWSetupWizard.apk - Verizon's setup wizard that runs after the default setup wizard. Verizon's setup wizard lets you set up apps like the backup assistant app.
Youtube.apk - Youtube app (you may get it in the market)
Apps that require other apps to function properly:
Calendar.apk - Google Calendar (requires Calendarprovider.apk and GoogleCalendarSyncAdapter.apk to function properly)
CalendarProvider - Part of Google Calendar (requires Calendar.apk and GoogleCalendarSyncAdapter.apk to function properly)
DownloadProviderUi - Downloads app (shows only the stock browser's downloads, worthless if you have an alternative browser)
com.sonyericsson.androidapp.storefront.apk - The game app that is launched from the Xperia Play app. (Requires semcsuite.apk to function properly)
LatinIME.apk - Stock keyboard app (requires UserDictonaryProvider.apk to run properly) (Alternative keyboard apps are available in the market)
Street.apk - Street viewer app (launches from google maps, unusable without google maps)
UserDictonaryProvider.apk - The dictionary that is used by the stock keyboard app, not required by alternative keyboard apps (Required by latinIME.apk)
Unknown-use apps (they can still be removed without harmful effects):
com.gravitymobile.vzwinstaller.apk
com.innopath.activecare.apk
CrashSMS.apk
CustomizedApplicationInstaller.apk
CustomizedSettings.apk
googleFeedback.apk
GooglePartnerSetup.apk
IddAgen.apk
preinstalledservice.apk
semc-fumo.apk
SemcCrashMonitor.apk
After removing these apps, I HIGHLY recommend you install "Sd Maid" from the market to remove all data related to these apps!!!
After all the apps and data are removed, delete all the .dex files taht are located in /data/dalvik-cache, and then reboot your phone!
The reason for deleting these files is that they are files that are re-created by the system on boot for any apps you have installed, whether they are in the system or installed from the market. That means when you reboot after deleting these files, your phone will reboot slower then usual because it is created the dalvik cache from your existing apps. It will only do this once, so your phone will not reboot slow every time.
This is my first thread on XDA, so please click thanks if this helped you!
If you know any other apps that may be removed, or know what the unused apps do, please tell me!
Hey Sonic...big thanks for this...isn't it great that we're rooted now?
gwaine said:
Hey Sonic...big thanks for this...isn't it great that we're rooted now?
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Totally great, I was looking for a reason to actually post on XDA
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nice, thanks for the list
Great list, I cleared pretty much everything able, applied dalvik mod and im up to 342mb free storage. Thanks for this.
Dont Delete "preinstalledservice.apk"
This app is needed for Crash Bandicoot to still run and download game data. I tried a lot of different variables to find that without the preinstalledservice.apk None of the Playstation certified games would make it past "updating" screen.
I deleted vznavigator and now my phone won't boot up at all...
Db0y505 said:
I deleted vznavigator and now my phone won't boot up at all...
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That shouldn't happen. It was something else, I am certain!
Are you sure you just didn't remove launcher2 without having an alternative launcher first?
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I have done it twice, both times it crashed the phone to the point of having to Flashtool back to life. and i am certain it is VZ Navigator because it was the only application i removed.
Db0y505 said:
I have done it twice, both times it crashed the phone to the point of having to Flashtool back to life. and i am certain it is VZ Navigator because it was the only application i removed.
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Are you on a gsm model or cdma?
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Db0y505 said:
I have done it twice, both times it crashed the phone to the point of having to Flashtool back to life. and i am certain it is VZ Navigator because it was the only application i removed.
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I actually removed VZ Navigation before I remembered to check this thread after Zergrushing. I obviously haven't had this problem, which is strange, but I never launched the app at all. Or I'm lucky! It's been a week...
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Its the CDMA r800x.
And i have never used it either, i just rooted it and needed to free up some space. Idk all i know is that this is very annoying...
Db0y505 said:
Its the CDMA r800x.
And i have never used it either, i just rooted it and needed to free up some space. Idk all i know is that this is very annoying...
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Well try clearing its data, cache, etc and then getting rid of it? Sorry, but I've never had this happen to me...
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Thanks for the list, didn't have the navigator problem My problem was deleting my avatar "preinstalledservice.apk" I keep him there to remind me of the day I lost him. Anyway Deleted all but the games, flash, browser, and all that was in red. little struggle with that verizon.hss or what-not didn't let me hit the power option onscreen. I have to say phone is running a lot faster, LOTS MORE RAM to enjoy on other things. any way thanks again for replying so fast
Encase any one does delete any thing without back up (LikeME) Mills00013 has all system files for R800x http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1201725
ioo7 said:
Thanks for the list, didn't have the navigator problem My problem was deleting my avatar "preinstalledservice.apk" I keep him there to remind me of the day I lost him. Anyway Deleted all but the games, flash, browser, and all that was in red. little struggle with that verizon.hss or what-not didn't let me hit the power option onscreen. I have to say phone is running a lot faster, LOTS MORE RAM to enjoy on other things. any way thanks again for replying so fast
Encase any one does delete any thing without back up (LikeME) Mills00013 has all system files for R800x http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1201725
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Make sure you clean your data folder with sd maid for more space in the data section!
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sonicfreak360 said:
Make sure you clean your data folder with sd maid for more space in the data section!
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I did. Plus I got link2Sd and cleand all app cache, and cleand dalvik cache now 213mb free space with 283mb freed Ram on bootup. Verry happy with my play. Thanks everybody
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so i installed the eco9 dibinged over the ec09 stock deodexed. all fine and dandy except if i try to play a vimeo video from a FB post or a tweet the browser force closes and when updating the service using *22899 soon as it is done the phone process force closes. I have tryed redownloading and installing the ec09 debinged and if i load the ec09 stock deodexed everything works fine. i just hate bing and all the bloat on there. any ideas what to try?
cnorm5623 said:
so i installed the eco9 dibinged over the ec09 stock deodexed. all fine and dandy except if i try to play a vimeo video from a FB post or a tweet the browser force closes and when updating the service using *22899 soon as it is done the phone process force closes. I have tryed redownloading and installing the ec09 debinged and if i load the ec09 stock deodexed everything works fine. i just hate bing and all the bloat on there. any ideas what to try?
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Pay for Root Explorer from the market. Then debloat and debing your phone manually. I can show you how if you buy Root Explorer.
Yea I have root explorer what do I need to do?
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In Root Explorer, navigate to /system/app. In this folder you will see a list of all the pre-loaded apps which were installed from the ROM you flashed. To debing, simply find the bing.apk and delete it (or move it to your sdcard if you want a backup). You can perform this same action with all apps installed on your phone. At first, start small. Start with apps you can easily identify by the name or icon. Also, if an .apk file has a cooresponding .odex file, move/delete that as well. You may get constant force closes after removing an app if it is running at the time you removed it. Simply reboot your phone.
WARNING: Removing necessary system apps could cause serious problems. So, start small. If you have a question as to if you can remove a particular app or not, ask in this thread and I'll let you know.
Awesome thank you!!! So far so good.
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samuelhadams said:
In Root Explorer, navigate to /system/app. In this folder you will see a list of all the pre-loaded apps which were installed from the ROM you flashed. To debing, simply find the bing.apk and delete it (or move it to your sdcard if you want a backup). You can perform this same action with all apps installed on your phone. At first, start small. Start with apps you can easily identify by the name or icon. Also, if an .apk file has a cooresponding .odex file, move/delete that as well. You may get constant force closes after removing an app if it is running at the time you removed it. Simply reboot your phone.
WARNING: Removing necessary system apps could cause serious problems. So, start small. If you have a question as to if you can remove a particular app or not, ask in this thread and I'll let you know.
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Would you happen to know the barebone minimum our phone needs apk wise to run? Would like to slim a rom down for my son who has my gf replacement continuum.
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ciscogee said:
Would you happen to know the barebone minimum our phone needs apk wise to run? Would like to slim a rom down for my son who has my gf replacement continuum.
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Your son? Starting him off a little young, ain't ya? It's gonna depend on what you want it to do. If it won't be making calls, then dialer tab, dialer storage, and contacts can all go., no internet, the radio can go. So on and so forth. What you gonna give him the ability to do? Then we can tell ta.
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He's 7 1/2. Im using it as an ongoing reward system. He doesn't always have access. As of now he plays angry birds, takes pics, texts his cousins, he reads well enough. I want his rom to be able to call, text, games, etc bare bone os if possible. I just see so many files to take out but do not want it to fc the basics.
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ciscogee said:
He's 7 1/2. Im using it as an ongoing reward system. He doesn't always have access. As of now he plays angry birds, takes pics, texts his cousins, he reads well enough. I want his rom to be able to call, text, games, etc bare bone os if possible. I just see so many files to take out but do not want it to fc the basics.
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I'll look this evening, if sam doesn't beat me to it
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ciscogee said:
He's 7 1/2. Im using it as an ongoing reward system. He doesn't always have access. As of now he plays angry birds, takes pics, texts his cousins, he reads well enough. I want his rom to be able to call, text, games, etc bare bone os if possible. I just see so many files to take out but do not want it to fc the basics.
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Here is the list. I'm also PM'ing it to you. Figured I'd post it here, for those who want it.
FIRST OFF: TAKE THIS WITH A GRAIN OF SALT. I'm pretty sure about most of these. There are a couple I could be wrong on. Anyone who see's something that isn't right, please say something.
411 search
411 search
accounts and sync
syncs your facebook, google accounts etc
backup assistant
useless contact backup
badge provider
Not sure. Verify that one
bing search
crapware
blockbuster
crapware
bluetooth
the actual bluetooth app
bt opp
bluetooth storage
btpbap
Not sure, on this one.
bt testmode
Or this one.
booksphone
Google books, I believe
browser
obviuous
buddies now
crapware
calendar prov.
calendar services
call settings
in call settings.
camera
camera software
camera firm
the firmware
car cradle
crapware
clock package
This should be standalone, but make sure it doesn't have any ticker dependencies
datacreate
crapware (I believe)
days
crapware
deskcradle
crapware
dialertab
the phone app
divx
codec app for movies
dlna
allshare crap
dualclock
obvious
dualclock2
ditto
dun
wifi hotspot, I'm pretty sure
email
sammy e'mail
facebook
obvious
gallery3d
gallery app
gmail
obvious
cityid
crapware
myverizon
crapware
scrabble
crapware
tetris
crapware
vcast music
crapware (Getting redundant, isn't it?)
vcast video
crapware
info alarm
crapware
inputevent
I'm pretty sure this has to do with calendar event
flash
obvious
kindle
obvious
latinime
This should be smileys
latinimetut
and the tutorial
livewallpaperpicker
sammy wallpaper chooser
market updater*
delete, only if you don't want newer version of market. If you delete market, I'd
be sure to delete this, as well.
mediahub
sammy media client (all in one music. video)
memo
memo pad
mini
diary crapware
music player
works with media hub, not dependent
music service
same thing
myfiles
sd card file reader
my music launcher
launches my music app delete, if you delete my music standalone
my music standalone
music player
phone
obvious
phoneutil
plays with phone. I'd delete all phone apps or none.
phone crash notifier
obvious
phone err service
not sure.. 911?
picotts
text to speech engine
protips
the initial tutorial, when you first opened your phone
rssprovider
rss feed provider
sasamsung widget (all of them.)
crapware, galore
screen capture
obvious
sdm
I belive this is the firmware update engine. Useless, now
skype
obvious
snsaccount
ticker account app
sns provider
ticker account data service
street
street view for gmaps
swype
obvious
talk
gtalk
tatlivewallpaper (all of them)
obvious
telephony provider
service provider for the actual phone app (transmissions)
thinkdroid
think free office
titckertape
(need to remove the button, too or you'll crash framework)
calculator
obvious
calendar
obvious
twitter
obvious
twwallpaperchooser
the non live wallpaper chooser
vcast tones
crapware (MORE!?)
vcast gravity
the signature for froyo. Not sure about this one. should be fine to delete
videoplayer
obvious
visual vm
crapware
vnav
vznav (crap)
voicerecorder
obvious
voice search
voice to speech engine
vsuite
vcast crap
vvm service
data provider for vvm
weatherprovider
weatherbug data
writeandgo
another 'word processor'
youtube
obvious
z7
works with mail, and something else. Don't recall what.
z7 rel ui
signature app for z7
I'd advise moving these to SDCARD until you are sure there are no issues.
If anyone deletes/moves something, and it causes issues, shoot me a PM, and I'll adjust the list, accordingly.
Txwolf1980 said:
Here is the list. I'm also PM'ing it to you. Figured I'd post it here, for those who want it.
FIRST OFF: TAKE THIS WITH A GRAIN OF SALT. I'm pretty sure about most of these. There are a couple I could be wrong on. Anyone who see's something that isn't right, please say something.
411 search 411 search
accounts and sync syncs your facebook, google accounts etc
backup assistant useless contact backup
badge provider Not sure. Verify that one
bing search crapware
blockbuster crapware
bluetooth the actual bluetooth app
bt opp bluetooth storage
btpbap Not sure, on this one.
bt testmode Or this one.
booksphone Google books, I believe
browser obviuous
buddies now crapware
calendar prov. calendar services
call settings in call settings.
camera camera software
camera firm the firmware
car cradle crapware
clock package This should be standalone, but make sure it doesn't have any ticker dependencies
datacreate crapware (I believe)
days crapware
deskcradle crapware
dialertab the phone app
divx codec app for movies
dlna allshare crap
dualclock obvious
dualclock2 ditto
dun wifi hotspot, I'm pretty sure
email sammy e'mail
facebook obvious
gallery3d gallery app
gmail obvious
cityid crapware
myverizon crapware
scrabble crapware
tetris crapware
vcast music crapware (Getting redundant, isn't it?)
vcast video crapware
info alarm crapware
inputevent I'm pretty sure this has to do with calendar event
flash obvious
kindle obvious
latinime This should be smileys
latinimetut and the tutorial
livewallpaperpicker sammy wallpaper chooser
market updater* delete, only if you don't want newer version of market. If you delete market, I'd be sure to delete this, as well.
mediahub sammy media client (all in one music. video)
memo memo pad
mini diary crapware
music player works with media hub, not dependent
music service same thing
myfiles sd card file reader
my music launcher launches my music app delete, if you delete my music standalone
my music standalone music player
phone obvious
phoneutil plays with phone. I'd delete all phone apps or none.
phone crash notifier obvious
phone err service not sure.. 911?
picotts text to speech engine
protips the initial tutorial, when you first opened your phone
rssprovider rss feed provider
sasamsung widget (all of them.) crapware, galore
screen capture obvious
sdm I belive this is the firmware update engine. Useless, now
skype obvious
snsaccount ticker account app
sns provider ticker account data service
street street view for gmaps
swype obvious
talk gtalk
tatlivewallpaper (all of them) obvious
telephony provider service provider for the actual phone app (transmissions)
thinkdroid think free office
titckertape (need to remove the button, too or you'll crash framework)
calculator obvious
calendar obvious
twitter obvious
twwallpaperchooser the non live wallpaper chooser
vcast tones crapware (MORE!?)
vcast gravity the signature for froyo. Not sure about this one. should be fine to delete
videoplayer obvious
visual vm crapware
vnav vznav (crap)
voicerecorder obvious
voice search voice to speech engine
vsuite vcast crap
vvm service data provider for vvm
weatherprovider weatherbug data
writeandgo another 'word processor'
youtube obvious
z7 works with mail, and something else. Don't recall what.
z7 rel ui signature app for z7
I'd advise moving these to SDCARD until you are sure there are no issues.
If anyone deletes/moves something, and it causes issues, shoot me a PM, and I'll adjust the list, accordingly.
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Your the man tx
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ciscogee said:
Your the man tx
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Thank you, sir. I don't know why the forum put all of the text together, even though I left spaces between the app name and description, but i edited it for clarity, if it'll make it easier to decipher.
Txwolf1980 said:
Thank you, sir. I don't know why the forum put all of the text together, even though I left spaces between the app name and description, but i edited it for clarity, if it'll make it easier to decipher.
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And I was wondering a way to thank u more than once for that post
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samuelhadams said:
In Root Explorer, navigate to /system/app. In this folder you will see a list of all the pre-loaded apps which were installed from the ROM you flashed. To debing, simply find the bing.apk and delete it (or move it to your sdcard if you want a backup). You can perform this same action with all apps installed on your phone. At first, start small. Start with apps you can easily identify by the name or icon. Also, if an .apk file has a cooresponding .odex file, move/delete that as well. You may get constant force closes after removing an app if it is running at the time you removed it. Simply reboot your phone.
WARNING: Removing necessary system apps could cause serious problems. So, start small. If you have a question as to if you can remove a particular app or not, ask in this thread and I'll let you know.
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I've tried to do this, and everytime I get an error message telling me I can't move or delete because the file is read only.
sgtwebb1 said:
I've tried to do this, and everytime I get an error message telling me I can't move or delete because the file is read only.
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Did you change to r/w in root explorer, it defaults to r/o which won't let you make changes.
Sent from my SCH-I400 using Tapatalk 2
Wouldn't using Titanium Backup to uninstall the apps accomplish the same thing as using Root Explorer? Plus no FC's!
DJMaj07 said:
Wouldn't using Titanium Backup to uninstall the apps accomplish the same thing as using Root Explorer? Plus no FC's!
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It's a matter of preference. Both will do fine.
Txwolf1980 said:
It's a matter of preference. Both will do fine.
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I've never understood why people pay for Root Explorer. There's so many great free options to do the same tasks.
DJMaj07 said:
I've never understood why people pay for Root Explorer. There's so many great free options to do the same tasks.
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I like the ui better. But, to be honest, I've switched to rom toolbox. It does it all.
Sent from my SCH-I400 using Tapatalk 2
OK, I removed a boatload of bloatware using Root Explorer.
Still have a couple issues;
Even though I removed the .apk and corresponding .odex files, restarted phone, I still have these in apps, and all work when opened;
Facebook
IM
Verizon video
VCast tones
And, even though the Bing icon is out of apps, it still opens Bing Search with a long press on the search icon on phone.
Any thoughts on how to get rid of these?
I've went all thru Root explorer and can't find these files anywhere, but they're still on the phone.
Thanks
As the thread name suggests.. its the complete bloatware list present in samsung galaxy s 3 mini.... these files can be found with in the system\app folder.... deleting them will make ur rom lighter (for developers)... if you are just an average user then u can use titanium backup pro(paid) or app quarantine(free - link ) and freeze these apps... freezing will help your rom to get free and fluid.... u will be needing rooted device...
Here is the List with description :
AccuweatherDaemon.apk - accuweather app
AccuweatherWidget.apk - weather app widget
AccuweatherWidget_Main.apk - weather app widget
AnalogClockSimple.apk - clock widget
AnalogClockUnique.apk - clock widget
ChatON_MARKET.apk - chat on app
ChromeWithBrowser.apk - chrome browser app
DeepSea.apk - live wall
DialerWidget.apk - name wise
DigitalClock.apk - clock widget
DualClockAnalog.apk - clock widget
DualClockDigital.apk - clock widget
FotaClient.apk - over the air update support
GameHub_2.0_ICS.apk - name wise
Gmail.apk - name wise
GMS_Maps.apk - google maps app
Hearingdro.apk - dont know but junk
HelpHub.apk - namw wise
Kies.apk - kies app
kieswifi.apk kies app wifi update app
LuminousDots.apk - live wall
Magazines.apk - magazine widget
Music2.apk - google music player
NoiseField.apk - live wall
PhaseBeam.apk - live wall
PhotoWall.apk - live wall
PickUpTutorial.apk - Its a junk. dont affect anything.
PlusOne.apk - google plus app
PolarisViewer.apk - polaris document viewer . delete if u have alternative
SamsungApps.apk - name wise
SamsungAppsUNA3.apk - dont know but helps samsunapps.apk
Samsungservice.apk - dont affect system if deleted
SamsungTTS.apk - text to speech support
SamsungWidget_FavoriteApp.apk - name wise
SamsungWidget_ProgramMonitor.apk - name wise
sCloudBackupApp.apk - samsung account sync app
sCloudBackupProvider.apk - samsung account sync app
sCloudDataRelay.apk - samsung account sync app
sCloudDataSync.apk - samsung account sync app
sCloudSyncBrowser.apk - samsung account sync app
sCloudSyncCalendar.apk - samsung account sync app
sCloudSyncContacts.apk - samsung account sync app
SecBrowser.apk - samsung official browser. delete if u have alternatives.
SecLauncher2.apk - samsung touchwiz launcher. delete if u have alternatives.
SecMemoWidget.apk - memo widget
SecNoteMyFiles.apk - samsung file manager. delete if u have alternatives.
SimpleAlarmClock.apk - widget clock
SimpleFavoritesWidget.apk - name wise
SPlannerAppWidget.apk - calander widget
SPPPushClient_Prod.apk - dont know but junk
SSuggest.apk - ssuggest app.
Stk.apk - sim tool kit
Street.apk - google street app
S-Voice_Android_phone.apk - s voice app.
SyncmlDM.apk - dont know. but junk
Talk.apk - google talk app
talkback.apk - app for visual impaired
TopicWall.apk - dont know. but junk
VideoHub.apk - namw wise.
WeatherWall.apk - live wall
WebManual.apk - dont know but junk
wssyncmlnps.apk - dont know but junk
YahoonewsDaemon.apk - yahoo app
YahoonewsWidget.apk - name wise
YahoostockDaemon.apk - yahoo stock app
YahoostockWidget.apk - name wise
YouTube.apk - youtube app...
Other User Contributions :
Syncmldm.apk -> Software Update (thanx to mkruseonline)
Wssyncmlnps.apk -> Samsung Sync Application (thanx to mkruseonline)
SysScope.apk - it's the package that checks whether the ROM is modified (thanx to metalboy94)
DataCreate.apk - seems to be some form of factory test app, not actually used (thanx to metalboy94)
remember always make a nandroid back up before experimenting with ur device.
i dont know functions of all the apps. just know that these are the files that may be claimed as JUNK.
some apps ( resembling almost same names ) are components of each other. one may not work without other.
app quarantine is a very good free app to freeze these things if ur just an average user ( dont delete from system/ app folder)..
if ur a new developer then this list is meant for u.. u can delete this apps from system/app folder before building roms.
and last but not the least :
i tested it myself. leaves ur device with only the core or necessary apps... but im not responsible for any damaget to ur device. if something goes wrong then restore from nandroid back up.
P.S : can some one recommend this to be pinned as it may help newbie developers in future and save the chunk of time.
i do believe that there is already a thread on this topic
efaustino84 said:
i do believe that there is already a thread on this topic
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are u referring to this ??
its not an in - depth list..
im building a custom rom and had to search several pages to detect the bloats... so compiled the list here
pulak861 said:
SyncmlDM.apk - dont know. but junk
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Syncmldm.apk -> Software Update
Wssyncmlnps.apk -> Samsung Sync Application
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You can also add SysScope.apk - it's the package that checks whether the ROM is modified. And also DataCreate.apk - seems to be some form of factory test app, not actually used.
mkruseonline said:
Syncmldm.apk -> Software Update
Wssyncmlnps.apk -> Samsung Sync Application
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You can also add SysScope.apk - it's the package that checks whether the ROM is modified. And also DataCreate.apk - seems to be some form of factory test app, not actually used.
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thaks.. added....
one more :
TopicWall.apk -> Live Wallpaper
mkruseonline said:
one more :
TopicWall.apk -> Live Wallpaper
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was included already.. thanx..
pulak861 said:
are u referring to this ??
its not an in - depth list..
im building a custom rom and had to search several pages to detect the bloats... so compiled the list here
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Your thread is BETTER than mine. Congratulations!!!
aavvaallooss said:
Your thread is BETTER than mine. Congratulations!!!
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thanx dude....
Whole Samsung's ROM is a piece of bloat
New Macław said:
Whole Samsung's ROM is a piece of bloat
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Including all the Samsung apps.
Sent from my GT-I8190 using Tapatalk 2
New Macław said:
Whole Samsung's ROM is a piece of bloat
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lol... the list doesnt even include regional apps..
Umm which one of that apk for S Planner? Not for the widget of course
Thanks
Thank you, tha make the phone faster!
Thx, now im not see many bloatware :highfive:
Thanks!
*USE AT YOUR OWN RISK*
i present you the universal debloater for samsung mm roms.
It works perfectly and has no bugs.
Flash with twrp recovery.
Wipe Cache and Dalvik Cache after flashing before booting system
***LIST OF APPS DEBLOATED***
(system/Apps)
AASAservice
ANTPlusPlugin
ANTPlusTest
ANTRadioService
AdvSoundDetector2015
AllShareCastPlayer
AllShareFileShare
AllShareFileShareClient
AllShareFileShareServer
AllShareMediaShare
AntHalService
BBCAgent
BasicDreams
BeaconManager_40
BeamService
BluetoothMidiService
BluetoothTest
BookmarkProvider
Books
CarmodeStub
ChocoEUKor
Chrome
ChromeCustomizations
CloudGateway
CoolEUKor
CoreApps
DRParser
DictDiotek
Drive
Dropbox_zero
DualClockWidget_MOSUP
DualSimWidget
ELMAgent
ESEServiceAgent
EasySetup
EasymodeContactsWidget
EdmSimPinService
EdmVpnServices
EmergencyModeService
EmergencyProvider
FBAppManager
FBInstagram_stub
Facebook_stub
FactoryCameraFB
FidoUafClient
GalaxyAppsWidget_Phone
GameOptimizer
GearManagerStub
Gmail2
GoogleTTS
Hangouts
HighlightPlayer_Hero
Hs20Provider
IWlanContentProvider
imsservice
ImsSettings
ImsTelephonyService
Kies
KnoxAppsUpdateAgent
KnoxAttestationAgent
KnoxFolderContainer
KnoxSetupWizardClient
KnoxSwitcher
MDMApp
MSSkype_stub
MapconContentProvider
Maps
MirrorLink
MobileCare
MobilePrintSvc_Samsung
MobileTrackerEngineTwo
MyGalaxyStub.2.0.3
MyKNOXSetupWizard
Newsstand
OneDrive_Samsung_v2
OneNote_Compact_Samsung
PartnerBookmarksProvider
Personalization
PhotoTable
PlayGames
PlusOne
PopupuiReceiver_M
Preconfig
PreloadInstaller
RCPComponents
RootPA
RoseEUKor
SLocation
SPrintSpooler6
STalkback
SamsungContentsAgent
SamsungDLPService
SamsungSans
SamsungTTS
SapaAudioConnectionService
SapaMonitor
SecFactoryPhoneTest
SecurityLogAgent
SecurityManagerService
SecurityProviderSEC
SilentLog
SmartRemote_zero
SmartSwitchAgent
SmartcardService
SnsImageCache
Stk
Stk2
SysScope
TuiService
UniversalMDMClient
VideoCollage_Hero
VideoEditorLite_Hero
VideoTrimmer
Videos
WebManual
WdfBroker
WhatsAppDownloader
withTV
WlanTest
YouTube
(system/Priv-apps)
AutoPreconfig
AutomationTest_FB
CMHProvider
CallLogBackup
CarrierConfig
ConfigUpdater
ContextProvider
DCMProvider
DeviceKeystring
DeviceTest
DiagMonAgent
EasyLauncher2_Zero
EnhanceService
Excel_SamsungStub
FBInstaller
FidoUafAsm
Fmm
FotaAgent
GalaxyBeta
GearManager
GoogleFeedback
Hearingdro_v5
HwModuleTest
IPService
ImsLogger+
KLMSAgent
KeyguardWallpaperUpdator
LiveBroadcast
MyPlaces_Hero
PhoneErrService
PowerPoint_SamsungStub
RNB
RNBShell
sCloudBackupAppMOSUpgrade
SCloudService
SKSMAgent
SNS_v2
SOAgent
SPDClient
SPPPushClient_Prod
SVoiceLang_EnglishPack_GB_1.0
SVoiceLang_EnglishPack_US_1.0
SVoiceLang_FrenchPack_1.0
SVoiceLang_GermanPack_DE_1.0
SVoiceLang_ItalianPack_IT_1.0
SVoiceLang_RussianPack_RU_1.0
SVoiceLang_SpanishPack_ES_1.0
SVoicePLM_1.0
SVoice_1.0
SamsungBilling
SamsungMagnifier2
SecLiveWallpaperPicker
SecSetupWizard2015
SendHelpMessage
SmartcardManager
SoundAlive_31_M
StatementService
StoryService
Tag
TransmitPowerService
UIBCVirtualSoftkey
UcsPinpad
UrgentFWUpdate
UrgentFWUpdateNfc
VRSetupWizardStub
Velvet
VoiceWakeUp
Word_SamsungStub
If u have any problem, PM me.
Don't also forget to hit the thanks buttom if helped you.
Or just use Package Disabler Pro which is safer and doesn't require TWRP or root.
Thanks for the list, will try disabling a lot of those that I don't use
poczynek said:
Or just use Package Disabler Pro which is safer and doesn't require TWRP or root.
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I found with Package Disabler Pro do not use "Disable all Bloatware" I did and couldn't find my sd card listed
make sure you use manual and are sure what you are disabling.....or you'll disable some necessary system apps ....
skyeking69 said:
I found with Package Disabler Pro do not use "Disable all Bloatware" I did and couldn't find my sd card listed
make sure you use manual and are sure what you are disabling.....or you'll disable some necessary system apps ....
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I ended up double checking the stuff that wasn't so obvious. There are a few XDA posts on the S6 and S7 forum on which ones are safe to disable and what a lot of the obscure named ones actually do.
I've exported my package disabler pro list to xml here in case anyone want's it. Everything on the phone works perfect (I use nova launcher, google keyboard, hangouts messenger and google voice services so all the samsung equivalent packages are killed)
Copy all and paste into a txt file, save as an XML file, put on phone and import from package disabler pro.
BTW, if anyone notices anything in my list that should actually be turned back on, let me know.
Code:
- <importExportSetting>
- <disabledPackages class="java.util.ArrayList">
<string>com.monotype.android.font.rosemary</string>
<string>com.samsung.oh</string>
<string>com.sec.android.widgetapp.samsungapps</string>
<string>com.samsung.android.app.galaxyfinder</string>
<string>com.samsung.svoice.sync</string>
<string>com.cnn.mobile.android.phone.edgepanel</string>
<string>com.samsung.android.app.withtv</string>
<string>com.samsung.android.hmt.vrshell</string>
<string>com.whatsapp</string>
<string>com.samsung.android.app.sbrowseredge</string>
<string>com.tmobile.simlock</string>
<string>com.sec.android.app.tourviewer</string>
<string>com.sec.android.Kies</string>
<string>com.sec.android.app.easylauncher</string>
<string>com.monotype.android.font.foundation</string>
<string>com.samsung.android.email.provider</string>
<string>com.sec.android.app.samsungapps</string>
<string>com.tmobile.pr.mytmobile</string>
<string>com.samsung.android.game.gamehome</string>
<string>com.dsi.ant.service.socket</string>
<string>com.samsung.android.app.watchmanager</string>
<string>com.samsung.SMT</string>
<string>com.dsi.ant.sample.acquirechannels</string>
<string>com.samsung.android.messaging</string>
<string>com.sec.android.app.SecSetupWizard</string>
<string>com.hancom.office.editor.hidden</string>
<string>com.whitepages.nameid.tmobile</string>
<string>com.android.printspooler</string>
<string>com.samsung.android.hmt.vrsvc</string>
<string>com.sec.app.samsungprintservice</string>
<string>com.sec.android.app.dictionary</string>
<string>com.tmobile.pr.adapt</string>
<string>com.samsung.android.app.talkback</string>
<string>com.sec.allsharecastplayer</string>
<string>com.dsi.ant.plugins.antplus</string>
<string>com.sec.android.inputmethod</string>
<string>com.samsung.android.app.advsounddetector</string>
<string>com.samsung.android.app.vrsetupwizardstub</string>
<string>com.samsung.android.widgetapp.yahooedge</string>
<string>com.sec.android.widgetapp.locationwidget</string>
<string>com.samsung.android.controltv</string>
<string>com.google.android.videos</string>
<string>com.sec.spp.push</string>
<string>com.dsi.ant.server</string>
<string>com.samsung.android.allshare.service.fileshare</string>
<string>com.sec.android.app.launcher</string>
<string>com.samsung.helphub</string>
<string>flipboard.boxer.app</string>
<string>com.sec.android.app.sbrowser</string>
<string>com.monotype.android.font.chococooky</string>
<string>com.android.dreams.phototable</string>
<string>com.sec.android.service.health</string>
<string>com.samsung.safetyinformation</string>
<string>com.facebook.katana</string>
<string>com.samsung.app.highlightplayer</string>
<string>com.samsung.android.keyguardwallpaperupdator</string>
<string>com.android.wallpaper.livepicker</string>
<string>com.amazon.mShop.android</string>
<string>com.samsung.android.app.FileShareClient</string>
<string>com.samsung.android.fmm</string>
<string>com.sec.android.app.shealth</string>
<string>com.sec.penup</string>
<string>com.samsung.android.bbc.bbcagent</string>
<string>com.samsung.android.voicewakeup</string>
<string>com.samsung.android.app.watchmanagerstub</string>
<string>com.samsung.android.app.FileShareServer</string>
<string>com.samsung.android.widgetapp.briefing</string>
<string>com.lookout</string>
<string>com.monotype.android.font.cooljazz</string>
<string>com.samsung.android.allshare.service.mediashare</string>
<string>com.sec.android.app.mt</string>
<string>com.sec.knox.switcher</string>
<string>com.sec.android.app.magnifier</string>
</disabledPackages>
</importExportSetting>
fastredponycar said:
I ended up double checking the stuff that wasn't so obvious. There are a few XDA posts on the S6 and S7 forum on which ones are safe to disable and what a lot of the obscure named ones actually do.
I've exported my package disabler pro list to xml here in case anyone want's it. Everything on the phone works perfect (I use nova launcher, google keyboard, hangouts messenger and google voice services so all the samsung equivalent packages are killed)
Copy all and paste into a txt file, save as an XML file, put on phone and import from package disabler pro.
BTW, if anyone notices anything in my list that should actually be turned back on, let me know.
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Would this disable the galaxy store, gear app, and gear vr app?
fogame said:
Would this disable the galaxy store, gear app, and gear vr app?
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Yes. I didn't want any of those but they are clearly labeled in the list of services so they'd be easy to uncheck to re-enable.
Basically, there were a lot of 3rd party apps from google or whoever that I am either used to already using or like using better than the samsung equivalent and I disabled those samsung services or apps. On the other hand, I've come to really enjoy using the samsung calendar, contacts, phone dialer and file explorer vs the 3rd party apps or google apps of those that I was using on my 6P so I didn't do a blanket disable of everything that came with the phone.
fastredponycar said:
Yes. I didn't want any of those but they are clearly labeled in the list of services so they'd be easy to uncheck to re-enable.
Basically, there were a lot of 3rd party apps from google or whoever that I am either used to already using or like using better than the samsung equivalent and I disabled those samsung services or apps. On the other hand, I've come to really enjoy using the samsung calendar, contacts, phone dialer and file explorer vs the 3rd party apps or google apps of those that I was using on my 6P so I didn't do a blanket disable of everything that came with the phone.
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Awesome! Thank you. I did one early from the ATT forums and it did awesome. I'll have to go through and see what I want to keep. Like you I tend to keep some samsung apps. If anything I can disable them and re-enable them.
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fastredponycar said:
Yes. I didn't want any of those but they are clearly labeled in the list of services so they'd be easy to uncheck to re-enable.
Basically, there were a lot of 3rd party apps from google or whoever that I am either used to already using or like using better than the samsung equivalent and I disabled those samsung services or apps. On the other hand, I've come to really enjoy using the samsung calendar, contacts, phone dialer and file explorer vs the 3rd party apps or google apps of those that I was using on my 6P so I didn't do a blanket disable of everything that came with the phone.
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So ran it and my phone goes into constant vibrate mode lol. Any idea why?
Edit: has to do with Samsung pay. I'll play around with it.
fogame said:
Awesome! Thank you. I did one early from the ATT forums and it did awesome. I'll have to go through and see what I want to keep. Like you I tend to keep some samsung apps. If anything I can disable them and re-enable them.
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So ran it and my phone goes into constant vibrate mode lol. Any idea why?
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So the phone is just vibrating non stopped or all notifications are vibrate only?
Are you using a 3rd party keyboard, messaging app, launcher and chrome browser? All of the samsung equivalents are disabled on mine so if you're missing something to take the place of the samsung app that's disabled for any of those things, the phone may not be liking that.
Also, are you on t-mobile?
If not, I'd remove all the t-mobile specific stuff from the xml file.
If all else fails, you can just re-enabled everything, reboot the phone, make sure it's operating normally and then start going through the list re-disabling various items and seeing if you stumble upon one that produces the strange vibrate thing.
fastredponycar said:
So the phone is just vibrating non stopped or all notifications are vibrate only?
Are you using a 3rd party keyboard, messaging app, launcher and chrome browser? All of the samsung equivalents are disabled on mine so if you're missing something to take the place of the samsung app that's disabled for any of those things, the phone may not be liking that.
Also, are you on t-mobile?
If not, I'd remove all the t-mobile specific stuff from the xml file.
If all else fails, you can just re-enabled everything, reboot the phone, make sure it's operating normally and then start going through the list re-disabling various items and seeing if you stumble upon one that produces the strange vibrate thing.
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No I'm on sprint. I removed all t-mobile stuff before loading. It vibrates like I was trying to pay for something work Samsung pay. I'll test it tonight
My phone is insanely fast but it removed Email.
Any way I can get that back? I'm on BPH6 firmware, N930FD.
i23u8 said:
My phone is insanely fast but it removed Email.
Any way I can get that back? I'm on BPH6 firmware, N930FD.
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Download the gmail app and enjoy that instead...
That or open package disabler pro app and UNcheck the "Email" item in the list.
I have a Note 7 SM-930T (T-mobile). We do not have an unlocked bootloader but have acquired root. We use FlashFire to backup, restore and flash mods for our phone. Can I flash this mod via FlashFire with NO worry of any issues? Thanks a bunch guys.
dfogelstrom said:
I have a Note 7 SM-930T (T-mobile). We do not have an unlocked bootloader but have acquired root. We use FlashFire to backup, restore and flash mods for our phone. Can I flash this mod via FlashFire with NO worry of any issues? Thanks a bunch guys.
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@success123, any help here? Confused as to weather I can flash this on FlashFire.
I just received this device and I am disabling some preinstalled apps that I do not use. I noticed that I can't force stop or disable the Google App. When I go to setting, apps, then press Google App the Disable and Force Stop options are greyed out. How can I disable this app without root? I haven't installed any updates to any of my apps and Google App is causing huge battery drain.
Hrrm, there might be an ADB command that could help. I think I know the app you're talking about, but there's a lot of "Google Apps" yanno?
Anyhow, I'll assume you're talking about the one that actually houses Google Now and the while search thingy, which is com.google.android.googlequicksearchbox
Code:
adb shell pm hide com.google.android.googlequicksearchbox
This doesn't remove not disable it entirely persay, but it should disable it sufficiently.
That's the best you can do without root afaik
MelloZ said:
Hrrm, there might be an ADB command that could help. I think I know the app you're talking about, but there's a lot of "Google Apps" yanno?
Anyhow, I'll assume you're talking about the one that actually houses Google Now and the while search thingy, which is com.google.android.googlequicksearchbox
Code:
adb shell pm hide com.google.android.googlequicksearchbox
This doesn't remove not disable it entirely persay, but it should disable it sufficiently.
That's the best you can do without root afaik
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Thank you so much! yes I am referring to the Google Search now rebranded as Google App