Hi, Sorry if a bit of a noob question but is it safe to remove stock apps after rooting phone? Stuff like currents etc.etc. Thanks.
Depends on what app. Currents should be fine. Most of the Google apps should be removable with no repercussions.
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wilsonlam97 said:
Depends on what app. Currents should be fine. Most of the Google apps should be removable with no repercussions.
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I was thinking,currents google+,messenger+ Thanks.
withnailuk said:
I was thinking,currents google+,messenger+ Thanks.
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The three you mentioned should be safe for removing
withnailuk said:
Hi, Sorry if a bit of a noob question but is it safe to remove stock apps after rooting phone? Stuff like currents etc.etc. Thanks.
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Get Titanium and just freeze them. They don't take up that much space. That may prevent problems down the road when the next update comes along.
don't need Titanium to freeze them. can easily disable apps from app drawer - manage apps. also safe to disable are Chinese, Japanese and Korean keyboards and all those live wallpapers.
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Im having a serious problem. Anytime I try to add to or create a new contact, it force closes. I can't in any way edit any contact. The process is com.motorola.contacts. I am on stock 2.3 rooted only. I had previously frozen all the social and yahoo authenticators and since had no adverse affects, went ahead and uninstalled them all. However this was about a week ago, but this problem with contacts began this past weekend. Im at a loss. I need to get this working again. Im very uncomfortable with unlocking my bootloader to reflash as I don't understand the terminology you pros use and afraid to ask for fear of being called stupid (again) by some pros. Any help? And please if you feel the need to make me feel like a complete moron, please bite your tongue. Thank you.
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what all did you delete???? that could very well be your problem. i know on my galaxy tab 7 i deleted the email app and my cam force closed every time and would not work, put the app back and all was fixed.
Yes, probably your contacts get fc 'cause you deleted the yahoo authentication, and I think the contacts (if some of your contacts have a yahoo account) use this authentication, so if the contact app doesn't find the authentication app this fc.
And probably if you deleted others sys apps linked with the contact app, you'll still having fc.
So, what apps did you delete?
Anyway you can try install the app(s) again with rootexplorer
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Maltz said:
Yes, probably your contacts get fc 'cause you deleted the yahoo authentication, and I think the contacts (if some of your contacts have a yahoo account) use this authentication, so if the contact app doesn't find the authentication app this fc.
And probably if you deleted others sys apps linked with the contact app, you'll still having fc.
So, what apps did you delete?
Anyway you can try install the app(s) again with rootexplorer
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The apps I deleted were all the authentication ones for facebook twitter and yahoo. However, I don't save any email addresses in my contacts. Only phone numbers. How would I go about finding the backup I have of those apps with tibu thru root explorer?
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fleurdelisxliv said:
what all did you delete???? that could very well be your problem. i know on my galaxy tab 7 i deleted the email app and my cam force closed every time and would not work, put the app back and all was fixed.
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I only deleted the authentication apps for facebook twitter and yahoo. I tried restoring via tibu but it just hangs and never finishes.
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pre4speed said:
I only deleted the authentication apps for facebook twitter and yahoo. I tried restoring via tibu but it just hangs and never finishes.
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I suggest to freeze apps and don't uninstall them (unless you are 100% certain it's safe to delete).
I had the same problem as you, but in my case I just had frozen the authentication apps, which after I un-froze them, Contacts worked again.
Maybe a ROM reflash is what you need?
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yep i had the same issue i couldnt add any contacts im not 100 but it may have been due. to a app i had installed not sure i do now i reflashed alienv4 and that new 1.4 oc kernal from faux and the other guy and the problem is solved now
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Rayan said:
I suggest to freeze apps and don't uninstall them (unless you are 100% certain it's safe to delete).
I had the same problem as you, but in my case I just had frozen the authentication apps, which after I un-froze them, Contacts worked again.
Maybe a ROM reflash is what you need?
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I was thinking that too. How do I go about doing that without unlocking my bootloader and voiding my warranty. Im tech savvy, but not enough to be able to hide the unlocked if I need warranty service. Any help is so appreciated.
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ltdanno360 said:
yep i had the same issue i couldnt add any contacts im not 100 but it may have been due. to a app i had installed not sure i do now i reflashed alienv4 and that new 1.4 oc kernal from faux and the other guy and the problem is solved now
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I don't want to unlock my bootloader to flash other roms. Is it possible to just reflash my stock rom from AT&T usa atrix 4g without doing so? Any help is greatly appreciated.
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my bootloader is unlocked its such a strait forward and (for me.)simple procedure. just read a guide on this forum its the only way that i no of to flash a rom safely and im on usa at&t carrier
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Most likely its because you installed the leaked Google+ app. Uninstall and your problem is solved.
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Most likely its because you installed the leaked Google+ app. Uninstall and your problem is solved.
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Nope did not install that.
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I had the same problem when I freeze all the authentication apks.
The Solution: Un-frozen them.
If you have uninstalled them, you should get the apks and install them.
P.S. Sorry for my bad english >_>
carlosfeco said:
I had the same problem when I freeze all the authentication apks.
The Solution: Un-frozen them.
If you have uninstalled them, you should get the apks and install them.
P.S. Sorry for my bad english >_>
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How would I get them?
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well crap what apps did.ya install prior to this issue
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You can try this 2 ways:
1. With root explorer go to: system/app then look for the apps you deleted, tap and reinstall them.
2. Any way can't reinstall the apps, you may try a factory reset: setting/privacy/factory data reset (using this way all your data will be erased)
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well crap what apps did.ya install prior to this issue
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I installed the afaod enhanced email and a couple games. It had to do with the autho apps I uninstalled. I reflashed my entire rom last night and everything is normal again. Thank you for all your help. Lesson learned. Don't uninstall any system apps!
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You can try this 2 ways:
1. With root explorer go to: system/app then look for the apps you deleted, tap and reinstall them.
2. Any way can't reinstall the apps, you may try a factory reset: setting/privacy/factory data reset (using this way all your data will be erased)
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I went with reflashing my stock rom. Everything normal now and i didn't lose my data. Thank you for your help. Much appreciated.
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pre4speed said:
I went with reflashing my stock rom. Everything normal now and i didn't lose my data. Thank you for your help. Much appreciated.
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Ok, you're welcome, any problem just ask
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Hi
Just wanted to share this with others
(Dont know if it is already mentioned)
I'm using stock poland jb
In settings / applications/all
Choose any app ex. Gmail
Uninstall updates (if asked to)
Disable
Boom. App will disappear from apps drawer
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Nice tip Thanks :thumbup:
Does it get deleted though? I.e. does it free up memory?
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Yes it does
Same action performed by titanium backup
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thx for the tips ^^
thx for the tips ^^
Nice tip. Thanks
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Yeah, but just one thing, not everything is bloat, and blocking it is sometimes, or most times becomes an obsession rather than necessity.
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Nice tip Thanks :thumbup:
Does it get deleted though? I.e. does it free up memory?
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Nope it doesn't free up memory. It's still there but unusable. Btw this option has been available in android since ICS, nothing new.
MohJee said:
Nope it doesn't free up memory. It's still there but unusable. Btw this option has been available in android since ICS, nothing new.
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Simple proof of concept
do a benchmark
disable majority of heavy apps
benchmark again
again this tip will help people who does not want to root
After rooting your device, what steps did u take to make the phone faster?
I removed some bloatware of course, just the usual ones like TripAdvisor, Gmail and so on...
I was wondering what other apps I can do without on the phone?
And not just removing apps, is there any other way to de-clutter my phone and make using it a faster experience...?
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After rooting your device, what steps did u take to make the phone faster?
I removed some bloatware of course, just the usual ones like TripAdvisor, Gmail and so on...
I was wondering what other apps I can do without on the phone?
And not just removing apps, is there any other way to de-clutter my phone and make using it a faster experience...?
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if you want fast go for this ,but read first not sure if you got to have a rom for it http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2382805
Is there a list of which bloatware I can uninstall by Titanium Backup?
Why don't you try searching. Here's a hint, Google i337 bloatware list xda
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jd1639 said:
Why don't you try searching. Here's a hint, Google i337 bloatware list xda
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I did that but my phone is rooted and some guides are without root, not specifically for this model, or is naturally a short list.
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I did that but my phone is rooted and some guides are without root, not specifically for this model, or is naturally a short list.
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Bloatware is bloatware doesn't matter if you're rooted or not. It just easier if you're rooted. And please, just freeze the bloatware don't delete it, until you're sure it won't affect your phone
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Bloatware is bloatware doesn't matter if you're rooted or not. It just easier if you're rooted. And please, just freeze the bloatware don't delete it, until you're sure it won't affect your phone
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I meant to type freeze, but i'm saying is there a list of all system apps that aren't beneficial and that you can freeze (Not a short list, but a moderate list).
I found something like this, but i'm not sure if its AT&T specific:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2470862
http://tech.firstpost.com/news-analysis/how-to-weed-out-bloatware-from-your-galaxy-s4-86602.html
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I found something like this, but i'm not sure if its AT&T specific:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2470862
http://tech.firstpost.com/news-analysis/how-to-weed-out-bloatware-from-your-galaxy-s4-86602.html
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See the second post of this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=40793787
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Thank you so much
Will Samsung allow customers to uninstall bloatware?
To me, that would be a killer feature!
No. You need to be rooted.
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Did you get a chance to play with one of these @ BB? I didn't see a lot of bloat or really any honestly. Samsung Retail mode though, no idea what carriers will force.
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No. You need to be rooted.
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How easy is it to root on AT&T?
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How easy is it to root on AT&T?
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We will find out as it comes.
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No. You need to be rooted.
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Correct if you want to uninstall them, but you can "disable" bloat from the applications section in the settings to free up memory and to cut down on unnecessary processes without needing root.
I'm not sure how the US carriers will handle this issue, but all of my carrier-specific apps were uninstallable on my Korean Note 4. Samsung and Google services have been hit-or-miss. But then again, there was specific legislation passed here on this very subject last year.
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Will Samsung allow customers to uninstall bloatware?
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What do you mean by "bloatware"? Like health app?
Is there a way to delete the AT&T apps without rooting ?
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What do you mean by "bloatware"? Like health app?
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Like that stupid flip board app.
Sprint has been pretty good about being able to straight uninstall all those useless programs they load once you activate. The rest has to be root uninstalled to remove. I've been using Samsung devices for awhile and most have to be rooted to remove their extra features.
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Can't you just disable them? They'll still take up space but they won't run.
uninstalling some of the applications, especially from google or samsung could break other things seemingly unrelated, so much better way is to freeze them, but you need root. greenify has some option to stop apps from starting on boot up, not 100% sure, but I think it works even without root.
greenify is limited without root, but it is a start.
Does anyone know when the ATT note 3 was able to root?