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[HOW-TO] Getting XXKP8 as stable and light as possible

Ok, after playing and tinkering with XXKP8 with 2 days guys, i think its my duty to post what i have done to make the whole experience as stock as possible and as light as possible...
Battery life: i'm achieving about 5-6% drain per hour
Bugs (not too major, all livable with):
Contacts crashes occasionally (2 times so far... havent been able to replicate the bug effectively)
only 3G is active.. no H or H+... (will try n figure out y during my free time at work)
settings>app>running will cause an FC when trying to access it while there is an app that is not responding... (ie an app jus crashed and you are trying to terminate it)
home wallpaper scales wrongly when using single screen mode... the one for extended mode works well though..
Brightness setting n color setting in browser doesnt stick.. minor issue anyway...
High cpu usage with Facebook (not sure why though)
Features:
Stock AOSP ICS launcher (not trebuchet, stock from AOSP)
Working faceunlock (WARNING: BATTERY DRAINER)
ICS keyboard (cos sammy's one sucks)
Sammy bloatware + unstable apps removed (as much as i could, still unsure of some new apks that pop up inside)
Old bootloader is used, so that you can still use the jig to remove the pesky triangle or reset your counter
Being able to see emoji in sms or contacts
This is my routine for flashing KP8 (you are able to get the files if you search, but i will put up links and thanks when i'm free):
Flash XXKP8 in ODIN, let it reboot
Put the phone in download mode again and flash the old bootloader, let it reboot
Flash Chainfire's CF-Root kernel for KP8, reboot and let it do its rooting magic.. (you might have to replace the busybox cos TitaniumBackup is so damn pesky about busybox)...
Shut down the phone and put it into download mode WITH THE JIG... viola! counter = 0..
Flash the original KP8 kernal (optional)
DONE!
Removed a bunch of apps.. If you need some of them, dont remove it.. but here's what i removed which i dont need:
AccuWeatherDaemonService.apk
AnalogClock.apk
ApplicationsProvider.apk
AxT9IME.apk (Sammy keyboard, please install another keyboard before removing)
BluetoothMap.apk (this is MAPServiceSamsung that keeps appearing... causes a lot of FC all the time...)
BluetoothTest.apk
BooksTablet.apk
ChocoEUKor.apk
ChocoEUKor.apk
ChromeBookmarksSyncAdapter.apk
DSMForwarding.apk (Seems to be something to do with pen input for Galaxy Note as read from a china website.. removing it will cause the pen input to be out of calibration..)
DSMLawmo.apk (same as DSMForwarding.apk)
Days.apk
DigitalClock.apk
Divx.apk
Dlna.apk
DrmProvider.apk
DualClock.apk
EdmVpnServices.apk
Email.apk
Exchange.apk
FTM.apk
FTS.apk
FactoryTest.apk
FmRadio.apk
FotaClient.apk
GameHub.apk
GenieWidget.apk
GoogleBackupTransport.apk
GoogleFeedback.apk
GoogleQuickSearchBox.apk
HelvNeueLT.apk
Kies.apk
KiesAir.apk
Kobo.apk
LiveWallpapers.apk
LiveWallpapersPicker.apk
Memo.apk
Microbesgl.apk
MiniDiary.apk
MobilePrint.apk
MobileTrackerEngineTwo.apk
MtpApplication.apk
MusicHub_15.apk
MyFiles.apk
OneTimeInitializer.apk (Used only one time… y not remove it?)
PanningTryActually.apk
PhotoRetouching.apk
PolarisOffice.apk
PostIt.apk
PressReader.apk
ReadersHub.apk
SamsungApps.apk
SamsungAppsUNA3.apk
SamsungIM.apk
SamsungTTS.apk
SamsungWidget_News.apk
SamsungWidget_ProgramMonitor.apk
SamsungWidget_StockClock.apk
Samsungservice.apk
SelfTestMode.apk
SetupWizard.apk
SevenEngine.apk
SnsAccountFb.apk
SnsAccountLi.apk
SnsAccountMs.apk
SnsAccountTw.apk
SnsDisclaimer.apk
SnsImageCache.apk
SnsProvider.apk
SocialHub.apk
SocialHubWidget.apk
SyncmlDM.apk
SyncmlDS.apk
Tasks.apk
TouchWiz30Launcher.apk
VideoEditor.apk
VpnDialogs.apk
WAPPushManager.apk (responsible for com.android.smspush)
Zinio.apk
kieswifi.apk
lcdtest.apk
lcdtest.odex
talkback.apk
vlingo.apk
wssyncmlnps.apk
Here's what I added or modified to get things fixed:
Stock AOSP ics launcher (with 3 screens only cos too many widgets = serious battery drain) from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1369721&page=1
ICS keyboard from http://www.multiupload.com/GOO35VU5KT and place it in /system/app... the other dependencies are already present (lib_jneime.so or something in /system/lib)
Face unlock fix (credits go to codeworkx and his team), but i couldnt find their fix page, i only found this page with an active link to download: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=20937281&postcount=11
Old bootloader can be found on IntraTech's thread at http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
I replaced the original DriodSansFallback.ttf with this one to to enable emoji viewing throughout the system (cos i like to put hearts with my gf's name, happy? ).. u can find the emoji enabled font here: http://www.multiupload.com/I7BICBXUV1 and you place the file inside /system/font/
Other points to note:
Gallery3D.apk controls the lockscreen wallpaper.. removing it means that your lockscreen wallpaper will default back to the original one... However, you can still use it in conjunction with the Stock AOSP Gallery2.apk from ics... just remember to use Gallery3D.apk when doing wallpaper choosing...
I tried to use AOSP Mms.apk on this rom, but it doesnt work.. causes FC... you can view the threads list and open the app.. but when u try to view into the threads, it will FC... sending sms with AOSP Mms.apk also will cause FC... better stick with Sammy's poor implementation of Mms.apk...
You can access the notification bar from the lockscreen IF you set your lockscreen mode to "Slide" only.. it will not work if you set ur lockscreen mode to "pattern" or "Face unlock" etc... I would say its pretty handy and is almost quite iOS like....
Final closing words: I feel that this rom is very usable with small quirks that any user is able to live with... the occasional freezes with contacts can be irritating but they are not that impactful and a reboot will fix it... i'm currently deploying it on a daily basis (for work and personal) and so far so good...
EDIT: i cant seem to get MTP to work... even though i disabled USB Debugging.. so maybe someone can shed some light on how to get it to work... for now i'm jus using bluetooth to transfer my files...
EDIT 2: Added emoji capable font to the list

I think usb isnt working because you removed mtp application?

Yeah, my mtp works fine. Didn't remove anything. =)

Ah, yes yes... i notice it now... u r right... i will go add it back and see if it works... cos usb storage doesnt work anymore, we have to use mtp to get it working...
EDIT: ok, i restored the MtpApplication.apk and that got Android file transfer to detect the phone via MTP... however, the AFT app is unable to see the contents.. i suspect there is more stuff to it... well.. for now i am jus happy doing bluetooth pushing or adb pushing... haha...

Can run Viber?

Nope, viber doesnt work... FC on start....

Simply download Bezke's ROM and most of these issues disappear. Also, his ROM is almost completely devoid of Samsung apps. No stuffing around removing them.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1393569
Also, although the phone only shows the 3G symbol, speed tests I've done clearly show it can download at H/H+ speeds. Stock ICS does not have a H+ symbol anyway when working (only H).
In other words, it may only ever show 3G, but H/H+ works just fine.
MTP works perfectly on Bezke's ROM also.
To fix the brightness setting in the stock browser, simply open it, press the menu button and select 'Brightness/colour'. Set your desired brightness.

what i'm offering here is jus a view for ppl who dun wanna install custom roms and just want to tweak their own stock KP8 to their liking... i'm not offering a cooked rom here, i'm jus offering knowledge from getting like 30 FCs in a day tweaking and testing what works and what doesnt...
as for the browser, once u kill the process and start it again, the settings are resetted.. so the brightness n colour settings do not stay through a reboot or termination...

or instead of doing all of that above just wait for the official build

Simply download Bezke's ROM and most of these issues disappear. Also, his ROM is almost completely devoid of Samsung apps. No stuffing around removing them.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1393569
Also, although the phone only shows the 3G symbol, speed tests I've done clearly show it can download at H/H+ speeds. Stock ICS does not have a H+ symbol anyway when working (only H).
In other words, it may only ever show 3G, but H/H+ works just fine.
MTP works perfectly on Bezke's ROM also.
To fix the brightness setting in the stock browser, simply open it, press the menu button and select 'Brightness/colour'. Set your desired brightness.
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calendar is not working and some other apps crash...
this is not working...

Calender DOES work by simply replacing the calender.apk file in system/app with the one posted in Bezke's thread.
What other apps crash?

If you removed MtpApplication.apk.. MTP will not work

Bloatware Remover [Updated]

I made a Update zip flashable via any version of CWM Recovery;
This update removes a list of applications with their odex files and their cache;
This also removes the cache from TWLauncher (only the cache) for cleaning purposes.
Here is the list of applications that this update removes:
News & Weather (widget)
Calendar (widget)
Clock (widget)
Ap Mobile (widget)
Days (widget)
Digital clock (widget)
Dual clock (widget)
Mini paper (widget)
Application Monitor (widget)
Social Hub (widget)
Yahoo! Finance (widget)
AccuWeather.com (widget)
Game Hub
Music Hub
Readers Hub
com.sec.android.app.sns
SNSAccountFb
SNSAccountLi
SNSAccountMs
SNSAccountTw
SNS disclaimer
com.sec.android.app.snsimagecache
Android Live Wallpapers
Live Wallpaper Picker
Microbes
AccuWeather Weather Daemon
Ocean weather
Windy weather
com.sec.android.socialhub
PressReader
Zinio Reader
Kobo
ChocoEUKor
AllShare
TwWallpaperChooser
My files
TalkBack
Talk
Helv Neue S
Mini diary
Mobile tracker
Mobile Print
IM
TrimApp
Photo editor
Video maker
Gmail
Street View
Google+
Kies Air
Kies Wifi
Tested on ICS on i9100 phone without errors.
UPDATE:
Removed the following from the remove list:
Swype
Added the following to the remove list:
Kies Air
Kies Wifi

Thx, spares some time after upgrading in stock

000zui said:
Thx, spares some time after upgrading in stock
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Glad i could share it.

Will it work on the t989 with the ics update?

Almost perfect but why do you think these are bloatware? i always remove almost all of yours expect for:
Photo editor
Video maker
Swype
Gmail
Street View
Google+
For sure swype and gmail are no bloatware, the others sort of...

valaponte said:
Will it work on the t989 with the ics update?
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I don't know; You can make a nandroid backup and then try it if you want;
I have tested it only on Galaxy S2 i9100.

blackspp said:
Almost perfect but why do you think these are bloatware? i always remove almost all of yours expect for:
Photo editor
Video maker
Swype
Gmail
Street View
Google+
For sure swype and gmail are no bloatware, the others sort of...
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Here is the "updater-script" file with those applications removed from the uninstall list; Just extract the "updater-script" file from the zip and the replace the one inside "xBloatWrRemover.zip" with this one.

Nice thx only 2 things first if u do a factory reset after ur script tw stops working and 2cond if u replace the file u post after the script don't working.

vagsvag said:
Nice thx only 2 things first if u do a factory reset after ur script tw stops working and 2cond if u replace the file u post after the script don't working.
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I just tested the file replace and it works perfectly, perhaps you forgot to extract the "updater-script" from "updater-script.zip".
About the factory reset you are correct, so if you don't do one it will work more than ok.

Lycoss said:
I just tested the file replace and it works perfectly, perhaps you forgot to extract the "updater-script" from "updater-script.zip".
About the factory reset you are correct, so if you don't do one it will work more than ok.
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probably , for the factory reset maybe the problem is the gmail, i had try to remove it before and i had this problem, i am not 100% sure because i had removed and some other.

TWLauncher Crash Loop Fix
vagsvag said:
probably , for the factory reset maybe the problem is the gmail, i had try to remove it before and i had this problem, i am not 100% sure because i had removed and some other.
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I think that if you install the "xBloatWrRemover.zip" right after the factory reset it will fix it, because it clears the TWLauncher cache also.
Or you can use this "TWLauncher Crash Loop Fix.zip" i just made; It just removes the TWLauncher cache without removing anythig else:

Lycoss said:
I think that if you install the "xBloatWrRemover.zip" right after the factory reset it will fix it, because it clears the TWLauncher cache also.
Or you can use this "TWLauncher Crash Loop Fix.zip" i just made; It just removes the TWLauncher cache without removing anythig else:
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Thanks again

vagsvag said:
Thanks again
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Glad if i could help!
Also for anyone who wants a good cleaning application i strongly recommend "SD Maid": It cleans system efficiently removing temporary files, residual files, corpses from removed applications, temporary internet files from the browser etc
It also has features like freeze or remove any system apps.

[ROM][4.0.4]AuroraSP Classic/Plus/Ultimate

AuroraSP Classic/Plus/Ultimate
About this Rom:
AuroraSP means Aurora Special. So this is Tweaked edition of DZO's AuroraV5.
I was deleted some unnecessary apps but you still can restore it with aurora_app_restore_packages.zip
list of deleted apps:
ChromeBookmarksSyncAdapter.apk
Galaxy4.apk
GenieWidget.apk
HoloSpiralWallpaper.apk
LiveWallpapers.apk
MagicSmokeWallpapers.apk
Music.apk
MusicFX.apk
MmsAppTests.apk
NoiseField.apk
PinyinIME.apk
PhaseBeam.apk
Protips.apk
QuickSearchBox.apk
VisualizationWallpapers.apk
AuroraSP Classic(Latest):
Code:
(If you install it over AuroraV5 or SP Ultimate Version or plus version,don't forget wipe cache partition & dalvik cache)
-Based On AuroraV5 u21 & AuroraSP 1.1
-Apex Launcher as Default
-More Light
-More Save Battery
-More Stable & Smooth
-[URL="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.silentlexx.volbtntrackctrl"]Pocket Skip Track[/URL] by SilentLexx
-No Equalizers(low power audio enabled)
-Fix some small bugs on AuroraV5
-increase performance
AuroraSP+ :
Code:
(If you install it over AuroraV5 or SP Ultimate Version,don't forget wipe partition & dalvik cache)
-Based On AuroraV5 u21
-More Light
-More Save Battery
-More Stable
-[URL="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.silentlexx.volbtntrackctrl"]Pocket Skip Track[/URL] by SilentLexx
-Most Ads Blocked
-No Equalizers(low power audio enabled)
-RAM optimization
-Fix some small bugs on AuroraV5
[B]update1[/B]
-fix some bugs on plus version
[B]update2[/B]
-increase RAM performance
Downloads​
Aurora Classic
AuroraSP+
update1
update2
AuroraSP Ultimate
AuroraSP Ultimate(TouchWiz)​
MODS
aurora_app_restore_packages_for_1.1+ Download Link:http://www.mediafire.com/?u1bah9dufqjfnr5
Wake up with volume rocker (Thanks meer_mortal): http://www.mediafire.com/download/zp36t383a4yp8y4/wake_up_with_volume_rocker.zip
forumber2 optimus kernel for 1.1+(not compatible 5.0):http://dl.xda-developers.com/attachdl/7f1d85e4e8c63729452a7ab86400ed9c/51a8dfc0/1/7/1/1/5/9/1/aurora_5.0_up21_optimusbasedkernel.zip
How To install:
(recommend using recovery 5.0.2.7 or 5.0.2.8)
1. Copy package to SD card
2. Boot to recovery
3. Make Full wipe (data, cache, dalvik,)
4. Format /system, /data, /cache(if u want)
5. Reboot recovery
6. Install pacakges
7. Reboot!
OR
Flash over Aurora by DZO
1. Copy ROM to your sd card
2. Boot to recovery
3. Wipe cache partition
4. Advance>wipe dalvik cache
5. Install package
5. Reboot system now
That all, you can test or enjoy now :laugh:
Tips for you : save more battery with setting > developer options > background process > at most 4 process
Thanks: DZO,EZET,FORUMBER2 & XDA!
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If you like this , please click Thanks button

First. Haha
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This is a nice tweaked version of Aurora
For me it's the kernel and viper4Android that makes it worth trying.
Oh and I installed using TWRP recovery and it installed fine.
I replaced SU with chainfires superSU and replaced apex with action launcher - but that's just personal preferences
Sent from my U8800 using xda premium

meer_mortal said:
First. Haha
Downloading
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LoL :laugh:

so first look - looks smooth, wifi works fine, no random wifi reboots for me yet so this is good boot time is also very good. and so far it's using almost nothing battery pretty good rom
i will be reporting back tomorow or in 2 days, so i'll se how it works in life

So what's so special from this rom than the original?
Can you explain more about V4 sound effect? I mean how to install it, it's just normal apk or it changes some binaries to take effect in sound quality (like dsp).
Can you give me the app separately?
I want to try it only instead of installing the whole Rom, no offense. Cause you didn't write the pros of this rom than the original Aurora. I think I'm gonna keep with Aurora.
But thanks anyway
Sent from my U8800

2 failure of this ROM:
1/ delete Superuser.apk? for real?
2/ Based on u20 - constantly reset when turn on wifi... why not update 21?

Unicorn9x said:
2 failure of this ROM:
1/ delete Superuser.apk? for real?
2/ Based on u20 - constantly reset when turn on wifi... why not update 21?
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I'm using this rom for about 7h and I like it a lot.
1. Superuser.apk is present, shouldn't be on the list.
2. I've turned wifi on and off several times and I didn't get one single reboot.
This rom is an aurora lightweight edition with a superb battery consumption. After 7 hours I still have 89% and I've been playing a bit and restoring all the apps.
Thanks for the effort and keep up the good work mate.

Unicorn9x said:
2 failure of this ROM:
1/ delete Superuser.apk? for real?
2/ Based on u20 - constantly reset when turn on wifi... why not update 21?
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Sorry,my mistake....
1.Superuser.apk not deleted.
2.maybe i will updated it soon

iikbgsdw said:
So what's so special from this rom than the original?
Can you explain more about V4 sound effect? I mean how to install it, it's just normal apk or it changes some binaries to take effect in sound quality (like dsp).
Can you give me the app separately?
I want to try it only instead of installing the whole Rom, no offense. Cause you didn't write the pros of this rom than the original Aurora. I think I'm gonna keep with Aurora.
But thanks anyway
Sent from my U8800
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it is like dsp but more features than dsp
For more information : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2191223
it also light edition of aurora...just making some tweak and deleted unnecessary apps....

jonykapa said:
I'm using this rom for about 7h and I like it a lot.
1. Superuser.apk is present, shouldn't be on the list.
2. I've turned wifi on and off several times and I didn't get one single reboot.
This rom is an aurora lightweight edition with a superb battery consumption. After 7 hours I still have 89% and I've been playing a bit and restoring all the apps.
Thanks for the effort and keep up the good work mate.
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Better check it myself after hearing that superb review.
Wifi problem has been solved. How about random reboot do you have any?
Thanks
Sent from my U8800

Very good :thumbup:
-Nhảm nhí ra đủ thứ rom-

Thian said:
AuroraSP
ChromeBookmarksSyncAdapter.apk
Development.apk
Email.apk
Exchange.apk
Galaxy4.apk
GenieWidget.apk
HoloSpiralWallpaper.apk
Launcher2.apk
LiveWallpapers.apk
MagicSmokeWallpapers.apk
Music.apk
MusicFX.apk
MmsAppTests.apk
NoiseField.apk
PinyinIME.apk
PhaseBeam.apk
Protips.apk
QuickSearchBox.apk
Talk.apk
VisualizationWallpapers.apk
YouTube.apk
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What makes you think that these apps are unnecessary?
Quite a few of them are used by me personally.
This rom IMO need not be published.

uumeshh said:
What makes you think that these apps are unnecessary?
Quite a few of them are used by me personally.
This rom IMO need not be published.
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I applaud the effort, but this ROM really should be in the general section.

Just in 1h of using i saw this issues:
- Problem with the SD Card, with Connect and Discard the SD Card
- The phone some times freezes (i was sending SMS) and i need to take out the battery so i can use the phone again

Januh said:
Just in 1h of using i saw this issues:
- Problem with the SD Card, with Connect and Discard the SD Card
- The phone some times freezes (i was sending SMS) and i need to take out the battery so i can use the phone again
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Do you install this ROM properly?
That problems never happen on my phone

Guy, this ROM should be light version or general version?
If you guys want making general version, i can do it
So, please reply me....so i can think about it

the best thing of this rom is the great MIUI Boot animation.
Good effort though :good:

uumeshh said:
What makes you think that these apps are unnecessary?
Quite a few of them are used by me personally.
This rom IMO need not be published.
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From that list the unique app that I use is youtube, so... Yes, this is an useful rom for me. If you don't agree you don't have to use it.
Still using from my last post and no reboots so far, the battery just dropped another others ridiculous 5%. Loving it.

Hey guy! I updated Aurora apps restore package! You can install it if you want
The Link : http://www.mediafire.com/download/s07or5cv9gy71kc/aurora_app_restore_packages.zip

Its possible to export a new version with the Default Launcher?
Personally I don't like other Launchers.

Remove BloatWare

Here is a list of bloatware and Google apps that can be safely removed from the stock firmware. Root is required. If you have S-On you will need to boot into recovery and mount the system partition, otherwise changed will not stick. Then use an ADB shell to remove the listed APKs below. Some of these APKs may not be bloatware (such as the Google apps) but I recommend removing them. This will allow you to download and receive the latest version from the play store without having to wait on a system update from htc/at&t.
The following APKs are located in system/app/
amazon kindle - ATT_Amazon_Kindle.apk
at&t Address Book - ATT_AddressBook_SyncMLClient.apk
//Erasing these two sync APKs will break at&t Address Book if it is still installed. I recommend uninstalling address book.
at&t Contacts Sync - ATT_AdressBook_SyncMLProvider.apk
at&t Contacts sync - ATT_AddressBook_SyncMLService.apk
at&t DriveMode - ATT_DriveMode.apk
at&t Family Map - ATT_FamilyMap.apk
at&t Hotspots - ATT_HotSpot.apk
at&t Locker - ATT_Locker.apk
at&t Messages - ATT_Messages.apk
at&t Navigator - ATT_Navigator.apk
at&t Ready 2 Go - ATT_Ready2go.apk
Facebook - Facebook_client.apk
Featured Apps - ATT_PromoWidget.apk
Google Play Books - Books.apk
Google Play Magazines - Magazines.apk
Google Play Music - Music2.apk
Google Search - Velvet.apk
Google Plus - PlusOne.apk
LiveTV - com.mobitv.client.tv.apk
Google Maps - GMS_Maps.apk
My at&t - ATT_myATT.apk
SoundHound - SoundHound_Freemium.apk
Google Talk - Talk.apk
Twitter - Twitter_Client.apk
Youtube -YouTube.apk
YPMobile - ATT_YPmobile.apk

Good work mate
Sent from my Nexus 7 using xda app-developers app

Protip, you can also use Titanium Backup to remove them

Hi,
To complete the list (it seems it's AT&T specific apps), you can take a look here: [SCRIPT] ROM Cleaner v1.6 | Remove Bloatware | Backup Apps | Install Apps/Mods.
And there is also a list of removable apps here with a description off the apps: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=43192414&postcount=30995.

Can I delete all the keyboard languages I don't need?
Sent from my HTC One

spitfire2425 said:
Can I delete all the keyboard languages I don't need?
Sent from my HTC One
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Hi,
Yes, I deleted them without any issues. But don't delete HTC_IME.apk (the keyboard).
Sent from my HTC One using xda premium

I'm having a really strange problem. I'm on stock TMOUS 4.3 (that just came down) with unlocked bootloader and root. I'm using Root Explorer to remove the Kid Mode, LockScreen, IQ, and T-Mobile (Bloat) from the /system/app menu. Everything looks great and the AOSP lockscreen triggers... however... upon reboot... the apps restore themselves! Is there some kind of system protection that I need to delete or disable?

Yes
viking37 said:
Hi,
Yes, I deleted them without any issues. But don't delete HTC_IME.apk (the keyboard).
Sent from my HTC One using xda premium
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I did the same without any issues.

ionstorm3 said:
Here is a list of bloatware and Google apps that can be safely removed from the stock firmware.
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Remember that this might break the ability to upgrade through OTA. The OTA checks if certain apps are installed before upgrading and will stop if one app is not found.

[LP][5.X][XPERIA] Debloating script for xperia phones running LP

***LOOKING FOR A ALL-IN-ONE SOLUTION? THAT'S AVAILABLE FOR Z3C USERS ONLY, IF INTERESTED GO HERE***
I guys, I share with you my debloating script for those interested in a higly DEBLOATED LP installation, very slimmed down, battery friendly, faster, with less RAM comsuption etc
Heavily debloated actually means almost 1 gb of system stuff moved to a backup folder (that you can even delete or move to sdcards to get 1gb extra free space in /system) so applying my script you agree to debloat A LOT as I did but take care that you will have a much lighter system and still you will be able to restore very easily anything you want anytime moving stuff back from the backup folder to /system (detailed instructions for that below in this thread).
NOTES
1. as all the stuff object of my debloating script is going to be placed in /system when flashing the pre-rooted FW, it is strongly suggested to apply my script immediately after flashing the pre-rooted LP FW and before rebooting, this way all that stuff will be moved away, and it is like it was never installed (at first boot no optimizations for those apps, means faster first boot etc)
2. as said above, all the bloat is not really deleted but moved to a Backup folder in system (/system/__Backup) so you can restore anything you want very easily. that's the reason you can see /system partition still almost full in spite of my high debloat, but stuff moved to the backup folder is "silent", so for sure it is not affecting the system at all and it is like it is not installed: I use this approach for people who needs to restore something, this way restoring is very very easy and fast. By the way, deleting the whole Backup folder (or moving it to your sdcard) you will then see something like 1.1 gb extra free space in /system!!
3. using different FW as base you may have some more bloat/apks, not present in my FW, that will remain installed. In this case, if you think there is some bloat left that could be removed, please send me a list of all your system apps remained after debloating, so i can check them (you can easily do that via terminal with 'ls /system/app > /sdcard/sysapps.txt' and 'ls /system/priv-app > /sdcard/privapps.txt' and send me the resultant text files)
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Procedure for all xperia phones running LP: (like all Z series)
Requirements:
- working recovery
- be on LP already, 5.0.2 or 5.1.1, doesn't matter
Installation:
1. full nandroid backup to eventually go back to previous any time
2. wipe data, cache and dalvik ***
3. flash my debloating script
4. that's all! reboot/enjoy
*** NOTES
You can skip wiping data, so you'll keep all your personal data! But please mind that not wiping data during the installation procedure the debloat will not be 100% effective: in fact, if you don't wipe data, all the sony apps installed in /data/app won't be removed by the script! (to remove them, you'll have to uninstall them manually from settings > apps > downloaded)
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RESULT
As said at the top, you'll get a very slimmed down LP FW, battery friendly, very fast, with less RAM comsuption etc
Of course, everything is working great here, I mean all the features I need/use!
In particular, with latest version of my script you are going to delete more than 160 packages in total with all relevant libs/stuff plus all applications automatically installed by Sony :good:
DISCLAIMER
If you apply my script again please take care I did a pretty massive debloat as I don't use a lot of stuff (social apps, small apps, many of the sony "addons"/special settings etc!!) and this is a working config for me, but for others some functionalities will be probably missing, so mind what you do before apply them! (but again you can restore anything anytime, if interested just continue the reading)
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REMOVED STUFF
As said at the beginning, with my script, stuff is not going to be deleted anymore, but moved in /system/__Backup folder. This way you can restore things without the need to download them from my GDrive.
HOW TO RESTORE SOMETHING
PS. of course I also removed from my FW all the stuff that can be easily downloaded from the Play Store (Gmail, etc)
In the hidden field below you will find the restoring instructions you need to follow to restore any package you may want back:
According to what you want to restore, you have to follow two different procedures:
- all the APKs that are inside /system/__Backup/various/etc_custom_apps and /system/__Backup/various/etc_prod_apps are regular APKs that are going to be installed in /data, so you can just run them and then select "install" like a normal APK, easy. You will then see them in Settings > applications > downloaded
- instead, all the things in /system/__Backup/system_app and /system/__Backup/system_priv-app folders can't be normally installed, but must be restored in the correct /system folders with correct permissions. To do this, see the step-by-step instructions below (in the following example, I am going to restore Chrome app in /system/app and Velvet (Google Search) in /system/priv-app, but of course you can restore how many things as you want at the same time)
Code:
- with a root file manager like ES, go to /system/__Backup/system_app and MOVE the whole "Chrome" folder to /system/app
- with a root file manager like ES, go to /system/__Backup/system_priv-app and MOVE the whole "Velvet" folder to /system/priv-app
- reboot
- done
PS. don't copy but MOVE things back, or permissions will get messed up and you are likely to end up in a bootloop!
Many THANKS @ondrejvaroscak and @Puffin617 for some very good advices, @mj084 for some packages descriptions :good:

Would one arrive at the same stable setup as you if the debloating-part in your guide was omitted?
(I prefer to use Debloater by @gatesjunior to block the apps)

Norup58 said:
Would one arrive at the same stable setup as you if the debloating-part in your guide was omitted?
(I prefer to use Debloater by @gatesjunior to block the apps)
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don't think so. in fact, several people who flashed and installed xposed directly on stock FW, had bootloops. others have problems with play store in deodexed, so I think, at least here and IMHO, best combo is odexed but debloated.
of course you can remove less stuff, that will be also much safer. if and when I post a text list of what I removed, I can maybe highlight dangerous apps that people should be careful with, or add notes for some apps that maybe is not so easy to understand what they are for
EDIT: I always prefer manual things, so I always manually move apps to a temporary location and then delete them

oh man, thanks for this, but i have a lot of problems to visualize what have you did. dropbox isn't working for me on my work's network. Can you make a list of apps? pastebin, tinypaste, hastebin, chop... there are options!

espaciosalter20 said:
oh man, thanks for this, but i have a lot of problems to visualize what have you did. dropbox isn't working for me on my work's network. Can you make a list of apps? pastebin, tinypaste, hastebin, chop... there are options!
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will make a list soon!
EDIT: done! see OP!!

moly82 said:
will make a list soon!
EDIT: done! see OP!!
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Thank you! it's a shame that i already have achieved my 8-post limit for today.

Which app is refer screenshot: https://www.dropbox.com/s/6smtqx57f3mjy68/Screenshot_2015-04-08-15-10-03.png?dl=0
Thank
Hispa

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Thank you! it's a shame that i already have achieved my 8-post limit for today.
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don't worry mate!
ps. added notes/colours to some pretty dangerous apps to remove.. all others should be pretty self explanatory/safe to delete if you don't use them
hispanico957 said:
Which app is refer screenshot: https://www.dropbox.com/s/6smtqx57f3mjy68/Screenshot_2015-04-08-15-10-03.png?dl=0
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gravity box > lockscreen mods > customizable lockscreen shortcuts!

enabled navbar edits and lost recent buttons... but in homescreen (and only there) I still have it
(the secret is... a modded wallpaper lol )
of course in other apps it is gone ;(

moly82 said:
enabled navbar edits and lost recent buttons... but in homescreen (and only there) I still have it
(the secret is... a modded wallpaper lol )
of course in other apps it is gone ;(
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Yes also for me no recent in apps... but also at home !?
Hispa

Perfect Bro @moly82 will work on it to launch a FW Debloated stable.

So do we know which app it is that you removed that fixed the xposed issue? I don't buy the "just delete a bunch of stuff and xposed will work", there must be one or a combination of apps that are causing the bootloops.

Avengeme said:
So do we know which app it is that you removed that fixed the xposed issue? I don't buy the "just delete a bunch of stuff and xposed will work", there must be one or a combination of apps that are causing the bootloops.
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well, you are free to investigate [emoji14]
always when i flash a stock fw i immediately remove a lot of useless (for me) stuff.. this time I had already deleted something like 120 useless apps before flashing xposed and seeing it was working fine.. so that's not so easy for me at this time to understand exactly what is causing bootloops for some people and actually, even if it wouldn't be impossible to find that out, that's not interesting for me so don't see a point in losing extra time in that research sorry (I'm already wasting too much time in debloat operations [emoji14] )

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Yes also for me no recent in apps... but also at home !?
Hispa
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yeah no recents button here as well.. as i said the recent button i have in my homescreen is a trick... a wallpaper with a fake button drawing in background [emoji14]

@moly82: you are the greatest ... finally I got xposed framework without bootloop!! Thank you so much!!

no problem mate glad it was helpful for someone else!
yesterday I added a few more xposed modules, and still no bootloops at all (right now I'm using GB, apm+, youtube adway, youtube background playback, xperia/AOSP NavBar Buttons :good: )
btw did you delete all (or most of the) the apps in my list? and before debloating you had bootloops?
because I immediately debloated and only then I installed xposed, so was wondering if maybe also installing xposed without debloating could be working actually as never tried here this way
in any case, just testing right now some more debloat... would like to increase the debloat list... will update OP if I find it safe and will have no problems after new deletions

gallery app is not working! i tried restoring all the Photo* app ,but still not working

Try to clear Cache and Data from Album App, helped me last time it wont work

you mean sony album? works perfectly here

removed updates and now is working fine