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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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Not many bloatware as you know but still i found some apps to freeze :
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Android keyboard 2.3.5
Android Live Wallpaper 2.3.5
Calculator 2.3.5
Car Home 2.2
com.tmobile.theme.Androidian 2.3.5
Email 2.3.4
Home screen tips 1.0
Live Wallpaper Picker 2.3.5
Magic Smoke Wallpapers 2.3.5
Music Visualization Wallpapers 2.3.5
News & Weather 1.3.04
Pico TTS 1.0
Talk 1.3
TTS Service 2.3.5
Voice Dialer 2.3.5
VPN Services 2.3.5
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Share yours too ...
I'm updating the list with your apps that suits me.
*In order to see only your frozen apps: search key->Filter by temperature->Frozen->Apply .
*Who that doesn't know what it is:
PRO/Donate version:
App freezer can disable an app (and make it invisible) without un-installing it
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From: http://matrixrewriter.com/android/
Vpn services and news and weather
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what u use for dialer after freezing the stock one ?
Voice Dialer, not the regular Dialer, i can still use the stock Dialer.
BTW, i use Dialer One
Desktop ADW.Launcher (don't use it)
Android Keyboard (I use Touchpal keyboard)
Books 1.1.4
Calendar 2.3.5 (I use Jorte)
Calculator 2.3.5 (I use another)
Email 2.3.4 (I use Kaiten Mail)
Music 2.3.5 (I use PlayerPro)
I always freeze the stock file explorer on every phone that I use CM on.
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android live wallpaper
bluetooth share
calendar
calendar storage
camera
car home
cmstats
com.authentec.truesuitemobile
androidian and cyanbread theme
email
file manager
google calendar sync
google one time init
google partner setup
home screen tips
html viewer
latin input tutorial
live wallpaper picker
magic smoke wallpapers
market apps installer
music
music visualization wallpapers
news and weather
pico tts
sim toolkit
sound recorder
talk
tts service
voice dialer
vpn services
xnickx5757 said:
android live wallpaper
bluetooth share
calendar
calendar storage
camera
car home
cmstats
com.authentec.truesuitemobile
androidian and cyanbread theme
email
file manager
google calendar sync
google one time init
google partner setup
home screen tips
html viewer
latin input tutorial
live wallpaper picker
magic smoke wallpapers
market apps installer
music
music visualization wallpapers
news and weather
pico tts
sim toolkit
sound recorder
talk
tts service
voice dialer
vpn services
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LOL. so you have a Motorola RAZR right?
lol
10 charcat
Pirateghost said:
LOL. so you have a Motorola RAZR right?
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Razr?? Haha I think he has a brick=p
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Can anyone tell me what the google one time init, google partner setup, latin input tutorial are used for? i know they are installed with google apps so it is safe to remove/Freeze them?
Magnetox said:
lol
10 charcat
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Smittyzz said:
Razr?? Haha I think he has a brick=p
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Lol I just don't like the stock apps.
xnickx5757 said:
Lol I just don't like the stock apps.
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Great list. I just rooted a backflip and installed CM7 on it. It is better than stock but I still needed to trim more fat so that the phone is actually usable.
I think I'm in love with Moto rooting/modding. Never got into it with LG or HTC. Now I want to go and get my Defy back...!!
Ilkinansr92 said:
Can anyone tell me what the google one time init, google partner setup, latin input tutorial are used for? i know they are installed with google apps so it is safe to remove/Freeze them?
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+1 10 char
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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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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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.
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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.
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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
I got my SGT2_7 P3113UEALD3 a few days ago and used it stock no root no flashing other ROM on it just to see how it performs. It was a bit slow. Then I rooted installed TiBu and started freezing apps didn't delete any and now it runs fast and smooth. These are the apps I froze.
AccuWeather
Amazon Kindle
Aurora 2.1.1
Bluetooth Test 1.0
Bubbles 1.0
Camera 1.5 I installed Camera ICS 1.1.1a
CharOn 1.8.3
Choco EUKor 1.0
com.android.smspush 4.0.3
com.samsung.app.playreadyui 4.0.3
CSC 1.0 (maybe I shouldn't have done this one cause don't know what exactly it does but so far I had no problems so I'll leave it frozen)
Digital clock 1.0
DSMForwarding 1.0
DSMLawmo 1.0
DttSupport 1.0
Dual clock 1.0
Factory Mode 1.0 (don't know what the last five do but no problems yet)
Factory Test 1.0
Game Hub 2.0 (don't play games)
Google Play Books 2.5.83
Google Play Movies & TV 2.0.9c ( I got Netflix )
Google Play Music 4.1.513
Google Search 1.4.1 (use the browser)
Google Text-to-Speach Engine
Google+
Helv Neue S 1.0 ( ? )
Bookmarks internet ( I use Dolphin HD )
Key Chain ( ? )
Kobo 2.7.816
Market Feedback Agent
Media Hub 1.6.0
Mobile print 1.6.0
Mobile tracker 1.0
Music Hub
MusicFX ( I installed Volume+ )
OMACP v3_1203_2_1
Phase beam 1.0
PhoneUtil 1.0.0
Photo wall
PickupTutorial
PopupuiReceiver
PressReader 3.6.0314 ( I use other )
Program monitor 1.0
Readers Hub
Samsung account
Samsung apps
Samsung keyboard ( I use Swype )
Samsung push service
Samsung TTS
SamsungAppsUNA2
Screen capture
SecLauncher ( I use Apex or ADW )
SecWalpaperChooser ( I use -wp clock- )
Setup Wizard
SNS
Sound Recorder
SurfSetProp
SysScope 2.1.0
Talkback 3.0.2
TwDFSApp
Voice Search
World clock
Yahoo Finance
Yahoo News
YouTube ( I use Dolphin )
Zinio
Am also thinking of freezing -VpnDialogs- but will wait, not shure what it does. Also I welcome all comments and explanation on some of the apps and what they do. I'm a noob at this just figured I try something and see what happens. Also as I already mentioned so far so good everything is running OK fast n smooth. Just thought I put this out for other noobs that are holding back from flashing new ROMs , this is an alternative no deleting just freezing.
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When you freeze the apps it means you disable it right? since some of the apps are essential like the camera, or accessing google+
Thanks, this has reminded me to freeze some more on mine.
innov said:
When you freeze the apps it means you disable it right? since some of the apps are essential like the camera, or accessing google+
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Yes freezing disables it (basically blocks it from doing anything) in fact at the moment they are just taking up space, but didn't want to uninstall or delete anything until I tested the tab for a week see how it handles and if there are any arising problems because of them being frozen.
As I mentioned I use -Camera ICS- so I will be deleting the Camera app that came with the tab. Also what ever app you don't use I recommend freezing or deleting. Freezing apps you don't use on daily basis and just deleting the ones you don't use at all
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I did something similar with my 3113 last night. I used a list that I found in another thread though that's in xls format.
I have a question though. I installed Steam through the play store. At login, all I get is a 2 tone gray / black screen. Is anyone aware of any of these apps possibly having an effect on the steam app or connectivity? I googled the problem, and I'm not the only person to have this happen. However, it wasn't just with this tab and the problem seems rare.
Lehocki said:
I got my SGT2_7 P3113UEALD3 a few days ago and used it stock no root no flashing other ROM on it just to see how it performs. It was a bit slow. Then I rooted installed TiBu and started freezing apps didn't delete any and now it runs fast and smooth. These are the apps I froze.
AccuWeather
Amazon Kindle
Aurora 2.1.1
Bluetooth Test 1.0
Bubbles 1.0
Camera 1.5 I installed Camera ICS 1.1.1a
CharOn 1.8.3
Choco EUKor 1.0
com.android.smspush 4.0.3
com.samsung.app.playreadyui 4.0.3
CSC 1.0 (maybe I shouldn't have done this one cause don't know what exactly it does but so far I had no problems so I'll leave it frozen)
Digital clock 1.0
DSMForwarding 1.0
DSMLawmo 1.0
DttSupport 1.0
Dual clock 1.0
Factory Mode 1.0 (don't know what the last five do but no problems yet)
Factory Test 1.0
Game Hub 2.0 (don't play games)
Google Play Books 2.5.83
Google Play Movies & TV 2.0.9c ( I got Netflix )
Google Play Music 4.1.513
Google Search 1.4.1 (use the browser)
Google Text-to-Speach Engine
Google+
Helv Neue S 1.0 ( ? )
Bookmarks internet ( I use Dolphin HD )
Key Chain ( ? )
Kobo 2.7.816
Market Feedback Agent
Media Hub 1.6.0
Mobile print 1.6.0
Mobile tracker 1.0
Music Hub
MusicFX ( I installed Volume+ )
OMACP v3_1203_2_1
Phase beam 1.0
PhoneUtil 1.0.0
Photo wall
PickupTutorial
PopupuiReceiver
PressReader 3.6.0314 ( I use other )
Program monitor 1.0
Readers Hub
Samsung account
Samsung apps
Samsung keyboard ( I use Swype )
Samsung push service
Samsung TTS
SamsungAppsUNA2
Screen capture
SecLauncher ( I use Apex or ADW )
SecWalpaperChooser ( I use -wp clock- )
Setup Wizard
SNS
Sound Recorder
SurfSetProp
SysScope 2.1.0
Talkback 3.0.2
TwDFSApp
Voice Search
World clock
Yahoo Finance
Yahoo News
YouTube ( I use Dolphin )
Zinio
Am also thinking of freezing -VpnDialogs- but will wait, not shure what it does. Also I welcome all comments and explanation on some of the apps and what they do. I'm a noob at this just figured I try something and see what happens. Also as I already mentioned so far so good everything is running OK fast n smooth. Just thought I put this out for other noobs that are holding back from flashing new ROMs , this is an alternative no deleting just freezing.
Sent from my SCH-I510 using xda app-developers app
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You can disabke many more...
Like Google maps as it starts it service it background and eats ram....
Also you can disable Samsung cloud adapters,calander,contacts synchronization app and many more...as I am currently on cyanogen mod so do not have list of all apps...
You can ask for apps which u have doubt in.....
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Be careful not to load any games on that tab, they eat a lot of memory,
Autostarts is an awesome program to keep apps from starting. Also rom toolbox has a startup feature in it.
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Here's the list I used that I got from another thread here on XDA -
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B4c4jei5ZRkzSDhzM3JNMWRMa28/edit?usp=sharing
Tonight I started uninstalling pre-loaded bloat. Will do more tomorrow.
DigitalMD said:
Be careful not to load any games on that tab, they eat a lot of memory,
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Meh. I've installed quite a few apps, including some games, and still showing about 3gb free. Going to try the internal to external sd swap once I get my ROM slimmed down as much as possible, backed up, wiped and reflashed. If you're having storage space issues, check out the swap - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1961097
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Meh. I've installed quite a few apps, including some games, and still showing about 3gb free. Going to try the internal to external sd swap once I get my ROM slimmed down as much as possible, backed up, wiped and reflashed. If you're having storage space issues, check out the swap - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1961097
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That script works really well, it is also why i'm not moving past 4.1.2, it doesn't work on versions beyond that, because of the storage structure( multi-user ability maybe?), or something.
I agree with the op. Even on my favorite ROMs, which have less bloat than stock, I need to freeze apps in order to free up ram.
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I haven't flashed a new rom yet, nor have I tried the sd swap trick / script. Got my gf an 8gb sd card today for her to use for movies on a road trip in a week. When she gets back, I'm going to switch her for my 4gb and then try the swap.
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I'm curious if anyone has a list of removable apps for the stock Defy as well as lists for Quarx's CM10 roms etc. I've found a few but were either very old or sem-related roms and releases.
From what I gathered most of the bloat is gone in Roms like Quarx's CM10. Of course not all of the included services and apps will be used by the user, for example, I don't use bluetooth, nor do I use the FM Radio etc. Most of these basic apps with layman-like labeling I've uninstalled but some are a little more like: "Download Manager" or "DRM Protected Content Storage."
I'm curious to hear if anyone has a more conclusive list than my clusterf-- of pieces.
Cheers.
I am also interested in this, I would uninstall stock messages, and browser, music player, video player... but will the phone stay completely functional?
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neky92 said:
I am also interested in this, I would uninstall stock messages, and browser, music player, video player... but will the phone stay completely functional?
Sent from my MB526 using xda app-developers app
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If I can retrace some of my searches I can offer a few of the old lists. Unfortunately I never made a comprehensive one for myself and the Defy. I only just started to label my apps in Titanium Backup when I realized
For example much of the general stock apps I know can be uninstalled, naturally if you want music to play but don't have a music player, you may want to stick with stock until you find an music app which you like (I run Subsonic and have been checking up on XenoAmp's development... I just love the ideas behind it).
I've found it never hurts to back up and do a test run of the app frozen before you remove it. Here's some of the stock Apps I've removed/Frozen(Titanium Backup) without a hitch:
Safe to remove if you don't use: + • Suggested to use alternative if removed: ~ • Unknown: ?
Android keyboard (AOSP) 4.1.2...[etc] ~
Android Live Wallpapers 4.1.2... +
Apollo 1.0 +
Black Hole 1.0 +
Bluetooth Pairings ?
Bluetooth Share 4.1.2... ?
Bubbles 1.0 +
Bookmarks (stock browser) ?
Browser 4.1.2... +
Calendar 4.1.2... ?
Calendar Storage 4.1.2... ?
Clock 2.0.3 (ALARMS) ?
CM Wallpapers 4.1.2... +
com.Android.wallpaper.holospiral 4.1.2... +
com.google.android.voicesearch 4.0.0 +
Contacts 4.1.2... ?
Contacts Storage 4.1.2.... ?
Dictionary Provider 4.1 ?
Downloads 4.1.2... ?
DRM Protected Content Storage 4.1.2... ?
Email 4.1 +
Exchange Services 5.0 +
File Manager 1.0.1 ~
FM Radio 4.1.2...+
FMRadioService 2.1 update1 +
Google Calendar Sync 4.0.3 ?
Google Contacts Sync 4.1 ?
Google Text-to-speech Engine 4.1 ?
Home screen tips 1.0 +
Live Wallpaper Picker 4.1.2... +
Magic Smoke Wallpapers 4.1.2... +
Music Visualization Wallpapers 4.1.2... +
News & Weather 1.3.11 +
Phone Portal 2.3.3 +
Picasa Uploader 1.1 ?
Pico TTS 1.0 ?
Sound Search for Google Play 1.0.1 +
Talk 4.1 ?
TalkBack 3.1.1 +
Theme Chooser 0.1. ?
Themes Provider 2.0.25 ?
Trebichet 0.2 ~
TTS Service 2.3.7 +
Voice Dialer 4.1.2... +
VPN Services 2.3.7 +
VpnDialogs 4.1.2... +
Wi Fi Calling 1.0 +
You can use Root uninstaller for this. If you searcha little on the net you can find some answer eg.: http://androidforums.com/elite-all-things-root/566411-guide-removing-stock-apps.html
pgreed said:
You can use Root uninstaller for this. If you searcha little on the net you can find some answer eg.: http://androidforums.com/elite-all-things-root/566411-guide-removing-stock-apps.html
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Haha, nice. That's is one of the lists I read a while back. Would you happen to know of a list for the Defy? Not to mention the list clearly isn't exactly replicable for us. ie "Home Screen Tips - Desktop tip widget. Will make phone FC after factory reset"
Cheers.
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Haha, nice. That's is one of the lists I read a while back. Would you happen to know of a list for the Defy? Not to mention the list clearly isn't exactly replicable for us. ie "Home Screen Tips - Desktop tip widget. Will make phone FC after factory reset"
Cheers.
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Yes I know that is not entirely applicable to Defy but if you read between rows is very useful. I use it and I've make some space on system ( ~75MB free).
pgreed said:
Yes I know that is not entirely applicable to Defy but if you read between rows is very useful. I use it and I've make some space on system ( ~75MB free).
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Oh, absolutely. I'd just love to hear what else I can squeeze out. I don't use a lot of basic apps and services even on the debloated CM ROMs. Since it's so easy to overload the Defy with too many things running I'd rather keep everything minimal.
Since no one has a defy-specific list maybe I'll update this one in a day or two.