Unnecessary apps - Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

in the the process of debloating
can we have a list of what each apk does exactly so that we can customize our debloating ... data about unnecessary apps are contradictory sometimes and/or incomplete

I haven't deleted them from the phone, but simply disabled some of their SamsungLINK, SamsungON, Story board apps from starting/running.

oxfordmark said:
I haven't deleted them from the phone, but simply disabled some of their SamsungLINK, SamsungON, Story board apps from starting/running.
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how did you do that?

k1ng440 said:
how did you do that?
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Settings> more> application manager> All
Then just go through and disable them. Once disabled they appear at the very bottom of the list

le_toubib said:
in the the process of debloating
can we have a list of what each apk does exactly so that we can customize our debloating ... data about unnecessary apps are contradictory sometimes and/or incomplete
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You could contribute here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2260766

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remove carrier iq?

i was wondering if anybody accomplished this with the ATT variant i installed iq remover but its still there. on d80020c.
You need to be rooted and then use System Tuner app (available in Google Play) to turn them off.
Links:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2454437
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2447383
ratibars said:
You need to be rooted and then use System Tuner app (available in Google Play) to turn them off.
Links:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2454437
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2447383
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thanks will try that right now
ummm yeahhh.... digged and digged through the app and couldnt find carrier iq???
podagee said:
ummm yeahhh.... digged and digged through the app and couldnt find carrier iq???
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Sorry I just saw your post. The second post in my first link explains it:
Install System Tuner, free from market (lots of annoying ads, no big deal).
Click the red System Android, click Android System, Details, then uncheck all 7 CarrierIQ related processes.
ratibars said:
Sorry I just saw your post. The second post in my first link explains it:
Install System Tuner, free from market (lots of annoying ads, no big deal).
Click the red System Android, click Android System, Details, then uncheck all 7 CarrierIQ related processes.
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Tried that it doesnt remove it, carrier iq spy says its still active. Tried removing the 2 files that show iq and it crashed my phone. Guess ill just deal with it
ratibars said:
Sorry I just saw your post. The second post in my first link explains it:
Install System Tuner, free from market (lots of annoying ads, no big deal).
Click the red System Android, click Android System, Details, then uncheck all 7 CarrierIQ related processes.
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Okay ive got it unticked.. also found this in LADDM...
SEE BOTTOM PICTURE TEXT

[REQ] Modification to remove Sprint Connections Optimizer option.

Can anyone remove the Sprint Connections Optimizer setting from the data menu (ZVC Stock Rom)?
I found a thread for the Sprint GS3 if that helps.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2234212
Thanks in advance.
abhinav.tella said:
Can anyone remove the Sprint Connections Optimizer setting from the data menu (ZVC Stock Rom)?
I found a thread for the Sprint GS3 if that helps.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2234212
Thanks in advance.
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why would you want to remove it? you can deactivate it. i dont see the need to remove it.
Once you deactivate it its out of your hair for good.
ingoljosh said:
why would you want to remove it? you can deactivate it. i dont see the need to remove it.
Once you deactivate it its out of your hair for good.
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It still runs in the background, intermittently popping up asking to activate, only way is to delete the apk.
abhinav.tella said:
It still runs in the background, intermittently popping up asking to activate, only way is to delete the apk.
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Strange, it never asked me again since it was deactivated.
Rom Toolbox / App Manager / Delete the APK
*Must be rooted
ingoljosh said:
Rom Toolbox / App Manager / Delete the APK
*Must be rooted
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Yep, but the phone apk needs to be edited to remove the option in data settings.
abhinav.tella said:
Yep, but the phone apk needs to be edited to remove the option in data settings.
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so that it will never bother you again do this.
Apps>ALL>Sprint Connections Optimizer> Force Stop and uncheck Show Notifications.
It will never bother you again.
Other than that im not sure. I guess you have your reasons to not even show in the options list.
ingoljosh said:
so that it will never bother you again do this.
Apps>ALL>Sprint Connections Optimizer> Force Stop and uncheck Show Notifications.
It will never bother you again.
Other than that im not sure. I guess you have your reasons to not even show in the options list.
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Thing is even if I stop notifications it still runs, and can restart even if stopped.

How on earth could there be no way to disable or remove My magizine?

So nobody has found a way to disable or Remove My Magazine? I have disabled the start button option but I really want to disable completely mostly because I'm irritated that Samsung is forcing the APP on us.
jellyhead said:
So nobody has found a way to disable or Remove My Magazine? I have disabled the start button option but I really want to disable completely mostly because I'm irritated that Samsung is forcing the APP on us.
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If you're rooted you can remove/freeze it with the donate version of Titanium.
jellyhead said:
So nobody has found a way to disable or Remove My Magazine? I have disabled the start button option but I really want to disable completely mostly because I'm irritated that Samsung is forcing the APP on us.
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Root then titanium.
Be forewarned! If you disable the magazine crap, it breaks other apps functionality which make them force close on loading! Might be critical in order for the Note 3 to function properly!
jellyhead said:
So nobody has found a way to disable or Remove My Magazine? I have disabled the start button option but I really want to disable completely mostly because I'm irritated that Samsung is forcing the APP on us.
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skyhawk21 said:
Be forewarned! If you disable the magazine crap, it breaks other apps functionality which make them force close on loading! Might be critical in order for the Note 3 to function properly!
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The only thing it breaks is the ability to open the stock email app from the notification area.
shaggy_kobain said:
If you're rooted you can remove/freeze it with the donate version of Titanium.
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It's the wifes phone so I don't want to root it. If it was mine it would have rooted from day 1.

Debloater, Lets remove all that Bloatware

Just getting the word out to everyone. This works without root and makes it super easy for you to remove any Bloatware you would like and fully control it.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/software/debloater-remove-carrier-bloat-t2998294
gatesjunior said:
Just getting the word out to everyone. This works without root and makes it super easy for you to remove any Bloatware you would like and fully control it.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/software/debloater-remove-carrier-bloat-t2998294
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I've already run it but thanks for sharing it in here:good:
didn't you already post it junior ?
Fine job making a Windows program. Unfortunately I do not know most of those apps so I will not select them. Is it too much to ask someone for a list of apk name versus function name?
ronaldheld said:
Fine job making a Windows program. Unfortunately I do not know most of those apps so I will not select them. Is it too much to ask someone for a list of apk name versus function name?
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The apk name is listed along with the packagename in the list. If you are unsure what things are safe to block/disable. There are plenty of people on the forum that would be willing to help you.
I did not see the package name so I will have run it again and read more carefully or try to change the size of that field.
ronaldheld said:
I did not see the package name so I will have run it again and read more carefully or try to change the size of that field.
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The apk is on the left and the package name is on the right. Are you saying you would like to see the App Drawer Name ??
That would be really helpful. Thanks.
This says without root then the other page this links to says root required which is it
jolly_roger_hook said:
This says without root then the other page this links to says root required which is it
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Ability to remove apk on rooted devices and only disables on unrooted kitkat devices.
jpa77 said:
Ability to remove apk on rooted devices and only disables on unrooted kitkat devices.
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Thanks for the clarification but dang though I'd be able to unistall this Facebook app preinstalled as a system app ughhhhhh...
gatesjunior said:
Just getting the word out to everyone. This works without root and makes it super easy for you to remove any Bloatware you would like and fully control it.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/software/debloater-remove-carrier-bloat-t2998294
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Thanks for sharing..
Brilliant!!
Let's start posting in the actual Debloater thread please.. Thank you all for your compliments..
May have blocked one too many, 2 items don't work but other wise great-
Calender
Software updates- there's no error message but the circle just spins with no connection. After a while i simply cancel
Thanks
pbman1953 said:
May have blocked one too many, 2 items don't work but other wise great-
Calender
Software updates- there's no error message but the circle just spins with no connection. After a while i simply cancel
Thanks
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Yeah, it sounds like you blocked a little too many, Lol. You can simply go and save your blocked list and then Unblock all and start going one by one until you figure out which ones you do need.
Please bring all feedback and questions over to the forum dedicated for this.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/software/debloater-remove-carrier-bloat-t2998294
gatesjunior said:
Yeah, it sounds like you blocked a little too many, Lol. You can simply go and save your blocked list and then Unblock all and start going one by one until you figure out which ones you do need.
Please bring all feedback and questions over to the forum dedicated for this.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/software/debloater-remove-carrier-bloat-t2998294
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Here's one thing to think about also, by accident I blocked the Google stock email , not the Gmail. I went back to unblock and I had to re-enter all my emails back again. So what I'm saying after a block and then an un-block it wipes the app. Did you expect that to happen or should I expect that to happen for most apps be turned back on?
Thanks
pbman1953 said:
Here's one thing to think about also, by accident I blocked the Google stock email , not the Gmail. I went back to unblock and I had to re-enter all my emails back again. So what I'm saying after a block and then an un-block it wipes the app. Did you expect that to happen or should I expect that to happen for most apps be turned back on?
Thanks
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That's odd, it doesn't wipe any data. Nor have I had an issue like that. Let me look into it.
pbman1953 said:
Here's one thing to think about also, by accident I blocked the Google stock email , not the Gmail. I went back to unblock and I had to re-enter all my emails back again. So what I'm saying after a block and then an un-block it wipes the app. Did you expect that to happen or should I expect that to happen for most apps be turned back on?
Thanks
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svc.apk
I got lucky, was akind of dumb on one, all I had to do is look at the app name on the right for the calander. The update connection was SyncMLSsvc.apk
Debloater !!!
Thank you for this Program at least we can modify our phones to run better so I can enjoy my phone instead of be mad that the phone is full of stuff i don't want running great Application and simple to use as well
Thank you !!

Debloat/disable list and scripts

What apps you guys disabled and do you use any scripts for that? I know this phone has very minimal ununsed apps, but there are always apps which we don't like and would disable...
ram4ufriends said:
What apps you guys disabled and do you use any scripts for that? I know this phone has very minimal ununsed apps, but there are always apps which we don't like and would disable...
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Have a look here if you really want to debloat that puppy ?
https://forum.xda-developers.com/pixel-2-xl/themes/mod-taintless-t3735157

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