Anyone got a full list of whats safe to Freeze/Uninstall on TB for the Verizon LG G2??
Any Bloatware not safe to fully remove?
Do we need Verizon log in or location services?
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synplex said:
Anyone got a full list of whats safe to Freeze/Uninstall on TB for the Verizon LG G2??
Any Bloatware not safe to fully remove?
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Search and you may find a pretty good sized list.
Hint: "debloat".
Did that and it brought me to this thread. Check it out.
Do you know the answer to my question?
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I was just reading a review on the AT&T version of G2 (I have the Verizon version) and there was a piece of software called LG Backup, that basically looked like an in built Titanium Backup that didn't require root.
I can not find this on my Verizon version.. is it removed? Is it named something different?
Thanks
Vzw probably removed it because they offer their own backup app with a monthly subscription.
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lumpysherman said:
Vzw probably removed it because they offer their own backup app with a monthly subscription.
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Maybe someone can get the apk for it, and we can put it back?? looked pretty decent actually from the review I saw.
dlang123 said:
I was just reading a review on the AT&T version of G2 (I have the Verizon version) and there was a piece of software called LG Backup, that basically looked like an in built Titanium Backup that didn't require root.
I can not find this on my Verizon version.. is it removed? Is it named something different?
Thanks
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I have At&t, but its not in the App drawer, its under settings/backup and restore/LG Backup......If u have it that is....
canecbr600 said:
I have At&t, but its not in the App drawer, its under settings/backup and restore/LG Backup......If u have it that is....
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I just looked. The only thing I find there under the Backup & Restore menu is
(all of this appears to be tied to google)
Backup My data
Backup Account
Automatic Restore
then the Factory data reset
So there does not appear to be that app on the Verizon.. damn you verizon..
Guess I will have to root it after all....
Has anybody found an easy way to disable over the air updates for the Verizon LG G2? I believe I remember from a previous phone there was an application we could freeze to prevent updates so it wouldn't break root. Does anyone know how to do that on this phone?
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zipperhead46163 said:
Has anybody found an easy way to disable over the air updates for the Verizon LG G2? I believe I remember from a previous phone there was an application we could freeze to prevent updates so it wouldn't break root. Does anyone know how to do that on this phone?
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you can disable "softwware update" using titanium backup or other apps with root access, I use root uninstall
Ok. That's easy enough. I didn't realize OTA was called that. With the motto x it was some obscure name. Thank you.
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I want to remove verizon login and verizon locstion agent with titanium. Does anyone know if I need em or what they do. Thanks.
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thunderbread said:
I want to remove verizon login and verizon locstion agent with titanium. Does anyone know if I need em or what they do. Thanks.
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I've removed Verizon login and VZNavigator.
Here is the last of apps that I've removed.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=46493729&postcount=11
All verizon apps in the app drawer can be deleted. I deleted all of them except verizon mobile and hotspot.
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Now that root is achieved, many will freeze or remove stock VZW apps. Are there any resources on which apps are safe to freeze? This may have been asked elsewhere, but this is likely to be a recurring question and a thread in Q&A could be useful. Any information would be appreciated.
Update:
(Have been removed and functional thus far)
Ant Radio Service
Ant+ Plugins 2.2.0
Badge Provider 1.0
com.android.providers.part
Group Camcorder
Group Play
HealthService (don't use any of the health stuff - things would probably crash if I did)
Knox Notification Manager
Magnifier
Memo
My Files
One Time Init
PageBuddyNotiSvc
Quick connect
Quick Connect Interaction Service
S Health
S Voice
Samsung account
Samsung Billing
Samsung Calendar Sync Adapter
Samsung GALAXY Apps Widget
Samsung Link Platform
Samsung Memoy SyncAdapter
Samsung Print Service Plugin
Samsung Push Service
Samsung SNote3 SyncAdapter
Samsung Updates
Security Policy Updates
Setup Wizard 1.0
SilentLogging
Smart Remote
Unified Daemon
Verizon Location Agent
Verizon Login
Verizon Support & Protection
Verizon Tones
Virtual Tour Viewer
Voicemail
VZ Navigator
Weather
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Backwardsblade said:
Now that root is achieved, many will freeze or remove stock VZW apps. Are there any resources on which apps are safe to freeze? This may have been asked elsewhere, but this is likely to be a recurring question and a thread in Q&A could be useful. Any information would be appreciated.
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I found this link:
http://blog.laptopmag.com/galaxy-s5-bloatware-list
My problem is that I do not seem to have any options to uninstall. With the KK Launcher I did have an uninstall option but it would say uninstall unsuccessful.
sgtcasey said:
I found this link:
http://blog.laptopmag.com/galaxy-s5-bloatware-list
My problem is that I do not seem to have any options to uninstall. With the KK Launcher I did have an uninstall option but it would say uninstall unsuccessful.
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That is interesting information, but I don't believe that article specifies what is safe to remove (just what the consider removing). Also, the ATT framework may not behave exactly as the VZW might, which is my specific question.
Edit: consider using titanium backup and freeze as an alternative to uninstalling entirely. Should give you the option to restore if needed.
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sgtcasey said:
I found this link:
http://blog.laptopmag.com/galaxy-s5-bloatware-list
My problem is that I do not seem to have any options to uninstall. With the KK Launcher I did have an uninstall option but it would say uninstall unsuccessful.
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Might need a root Uninstaller app from play store
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theneedhamwrath said:
Might need a root Uninstaller app from play store
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Ah, got it. Downloading/Installing that now. Thank you!
[Edit] Perfect, works great. Thanks again!
Anytime
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theneedhamwrath said:
Anytime
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Now onto game of thrones!
Just use boot browesr or something similar and go to /system/app and rename the bloat. Change myverizon.apk to myverizon.bak for example. That way it it cause issues you can just change it back.
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Backwardsblade said:
Now that root is achieved, many will freeze or remove stock VZW apps. Are there any resources on which apps are safe to freeze? This may have been asked elsewhere, but this is likely to be a recurring question and a thread in Q&A could be useful. Any information would be appreciated.
Update:
(Have been removed and functional thus far)
- Google +
- Google Books
- Google Play Music
- Audible
- VZW protection
- Messaging +
- Amazon
- Kindle
- Amazon Appstore
- IMDB
- VZW ringtones
- VZW protection and support
- Isis Wallet
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I also removed these in addition to the above
Accessories
amazon app suite
amazon kindle
amazon mp3
ant hal
ant radio
ant plugins
audible
blurb checkout
caller name ID
cloud
google play newsstand
imdb
my infozone
my verizon login
VZ navigator
my magazine
google play games
flipboard
nfl mobile
In addition i also removed
knox
knox notification
klms agent
I recommend using titanium backup pro so you could backup the apps in case you ever need to restore then or run into an issue
Holy canoly I have removed tons more than this with no errors. On my lunch break I'll share my list if interested
jimbohurt said:
Holy canoly I have removed tons more than this with no errors. On my lunch break I'll share my list if interested
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Share it here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2784891
jimbohurt said:
Holy canoly I have removed tons more than this with no errors. On my lunch break I'll share my list if interested
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Sure, that would be great. I'll just add it as a running list. Just let me know if any trip your status from Official to Unofficial.
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Backwardsblade said:
Sure, that would be great. I'll just add it as a running list. Just let me know if any trip your status from Official to Unofficial.
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Crap how do I check that?
jimbohurt said:
Crap how do I check that?
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settings > status > bottom item.
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Backwardsblade said:
settings > status > bottom item.
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Settings > status? Dang bro I don't see that option in settings
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Settings > status? Dang bro I don't see that option in settings
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woops! settings > about > status.
its unclear what effect an unofficial tag might mean, but I'm just keeping my phone as close to stock as I can.
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Backwardsblade said:
woops! settings > about > status.
its unclear what effect an unofficial tag might mean, but I'm just keeping my phone as close to stock as I can.
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lol it changes absolutely nothing.. just undo what was done or flash stock odin tar and youre golden
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thanks
Backwardsblade said:
That is interesting information, but I don't believe that article specifies what is safe to remove (just what the consider removing). Also, the ATT framework may not behave exactly as the VZW might, which is my specific question.
Edit: consider using titanium backup and freeze as an alternative to uninstalling entirely. Should give you the option to restore if needed.
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I am also trying to figure out what is SAFE to remove versus what should be removed. The sticky has a short running list.
Thanks so much! My phone suddenly either had an espresso shot or decided to become a triathlete!
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.
mchief298 said:
No. You need to be rooted.
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How easy is it to root on AT&T?
Stigga said:
How easy is it to root on AT&T?
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We will find out as it comes.
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mchief298 said:
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 ?
bat0nas said:
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?