(Req) S PLANNER app from note 2 - Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

This is a second request so that if some great mind here can help me install the s planner from note 2 to my rooted note 3
Please consider me a noob and give step by step instructions.
Please . This new s planner is such a waste.
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as far as I can tell, GNIII S Planner is the same as GNII's, but only with different color theme. they replaced the 3D brown theme with a simpler white/green flat theme.
Only difference I realized is in the Month view, it now shows dots (one per event) instead of showing the even title itself, which was not even practical as it showed only first word or so, and only 2 events. all you have to do is to click the day and show details below.
it is not a waste. but just themed differently, however I can understand if some people like the old shape, I certainly do. but functionality wise, almost the same.

There is huge amouny of difference between the s planner of note 2 and note 3. The most important beibg
1. When adding event or task in the older s planner there were options to add a S NOTE or an image . It was productive and practical for daily use.
2. Hovering the s pen over a date in month view, an option to add a handwritten note appeared which again was so productive and practical.
Both the above options are missing in the newer s planner.
Hence the request.
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I can not believe Samsung removed the Task widget on de Note 3 (along with other functionalities on the whole S-Planner) .... It was the most useful tool to me and I assumed for granted It would be on the Note 3 ... I can hardly imagine the reasoning sequence that led the programmers to think that S-Planner was too good and complete so it needed to be shrunk

I, too, would like to know how to do this. See also this thread for more information.
Here are the steps I did:
1) Rooted GN3 using Root de la Vega method
2) Mounted /system as R/W (using ES File Explorer - Root Explorer)
3) Renamed GN3 Splanner to SPlanner_gn3.apk
4) Copied Note 2 S Planner apk to Note 3 /system/app directory
5) Changed its permission to 644 (rw-r--r--)
6) Rebooted
Despite this, I still don't see the GN2 version of SPlanner anywhere (not in the list of apps, drawer, etc.). When I click on the SPlanner shortcut, it still brings up the GN3 version. What steps am I missing?

hockeyfan said:
3) Renamed GN3 Splanner to SPlanner_gn3.apk
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I think you need to move the original apk out of /system/app - the app id is defined in the manifest and is independent of the file name. In this case the package name is com.android.calendar. If you add the S Planner apk from Note 2 and keep the original apk (althougth renamed) it will still be a duplicate package name.

piit79 said:
I think you need to move the original apk out of /system/app - the app id is defined in the manifest and is independent of the file name. In this case the package name is com.android.calendar. If you add the S Planner apk from Note 2 and keep the original apk (althougth renamed) it will still be a duplicate package name.
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I don't even see an "S Planner" in my app drawer. What are you guys talking about?

piit79 said:
I think you need to move the original apk out of /system/app - the app id is defined in the manifest and is independent of the file name. In this case the package name is com.android.calendar. If you add the S Planner apk from Note 2 and keep the original apk (althougth renamed) it will still be a duplicate package name.
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Thanks for the advice. I moved the original GN3 apk out of /system/app and then rebooted again. However, I still cannot open the GN2 SPlanner on the GN3. It simply doesn't show up anywhere. Would wiping the dalvik cache help?

Anyone with any solution?
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nannlp said:
Anyone with any solution?
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Unfortunately, I don't think the GN2 SPlanner will run on the GN3. It could be an issue of a Samsung software signature not matching. As I wrote, I tried basically everything I could think of to try and get it to work, with no luck. Hopefully, someone else out there has a solution.
There's three things about the GN3 version that I don't like:
1) Full-screen mode. Ugh...how am I supposed to see what time it is and the battery level? Yes, I know can temporarily touch the top of the screen to have it display the status bar, but this is only temporary.
2) Inability to set default reminder time. Now everything defaults to 15 minutes, which results in me having to set the reminder for each new task manually. Total pain.
3) I don't like how they changed the month view. I preferred the GN2 version where I saw both a listing of the day's tasks inside each day box, as well as listed below.
Time to go look at an alternative 3rd-party solution, I guess...

same issue- slightly different question?-noob
GS3 w/ OS 4.4 safestrap - touchwhiz rom- somehow all my system apps like splanner/ clock and gone- they are in several backups on my internal and external (SD) and i can see them in root explorer - how can i get them to load- I am a total noob- patience and language for a 5 year old is needed,thanks !
piit79 said:
I think you need to move the original apk out of /system/app - the app id is defined in the manifest and is independent of the file name. In this case the package name is com.android.calendar. If you add the S Planner apk from Note 2 and keep the original apk (althougth renamed) it will still be a duplicate package name.
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[PROBLEM] Nova Launcher Shortcut Limitation ...

I discovered this problem earlier today after several days of testing. I had originally thought that the problem was with CM10.1 ROMs, but it now appears to be a Nova Launcher limitation (unrelated to ROMs).
I have been using Nova Launcher ever since it first appeared on the scene. It’s a great launcher and, regardless of the problem in question, I will continue to use it.
As many of you already know, Nova not only allows you to place shortcuts on your home screen(s), you can also create folders with shortcuts contained therein. App shortcuts are easy (using the drag-and-drop method); however, if you want file shortcuts, you need an appropriate file manager, such as Solid Explorer (my favourite), ASTRO File Manager, ES File Explorer, or Root Explorer, etc.
I have five home screens containing numerous app shortcuts, as well as quite a number of folders that contain both app shortcuts and many file shortcuts.
After more tests than I care to admit, I have been able to determine that Nova has a limitation on the total number of FILE shortcuts (not app shortcuts) that you can have on your home screen(s). For me, this limitation is 61 file shortcuts. If I have more than 61, and I then attempt to up-date my ROM (currently using CM10.1 Nightlies), Nova force closes the moment you reboot to your home screen. Nova boots properly after a ROM up-date if there are 61 or less file shortcuts.
Exception: If you never up-date your ROM, you CAN have as many file shortcuts as you want; however, the limitation takes effect the moment you up-date your ROM.
Caveat: Even if you ultimately bypass Nova Launcher, remove it from your device, re-install it, and then attempt to restore the shortcuts via your novabackup file, it won’t work.
To repeat, this limitation applies ONLY to FILE shortcuts. There does not appear to be any limitation to APP shortcuts. For example, I reduced my file shortcuts to 61 (allowed), and added another 20 app shortcuts to a sixth home screen (just as a test). There was no problem after up-dating the ROM. All file shortcuts were there, as well as the additional 20 app shortcuts.
While the 61 limitation applies to me, I’m not saying that it couldn’t be a different number for other users. I’m simply stating that other users should be aware of a potential limitation.
Peter
Jesus. Who would want so many shortcuts? Half of those I bet you barely use.
I suggest you emailing nova launcher with your beef.
I use nova launcher and it rocks.
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I agree ...
Brava27 said:
Jesus. Who would want so many shortcuts? Half of those I bet you barely use.
I suggest you emailing nova launcher with your beef.
I use nova launcher and it rocks.
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I absolutely agree. Nova is the very best. However, I need the shortcuts. It makes my daily work life much easier to quickly access files when I'm with clients. And, yes, I do access about 80+% of them on a daily/weekly basis.
I've come up with a solution, though, using Solid Explorer (my favourite). It isn't exactly what I wanted, but it's almost as good.
Peter
I doubt this problem should be adressed to XDA, the limitation is app related, the dev has to know
I would also suggest you moving all your files to a folder you create, then shortcut that folder instead of each individual file
Damn that is ALOT of file shortcuts!
ATT S4 Rooted. Beastin.
4.2.2
polish_pat said:
I doubt this problem should be adressed to XDA, the limitation is app related, the dev has to know
I would also suggest you moving all your files to a folder you create, then shortcut that folder instead of each individual file
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Thank you for your comments. I have already sent a note to the app developers. I was simply posting it on xda to let others know, as I first discovered the app via xda a couple of years ago.
On your second suggestion, I have already done that. Thanks, though.
Peter
PeterGuru said:
Thank you for your comments. I have already sent a note to the app developers. I was simply posting it on xda to let others know, as I first discovered the app via xda a couple of years ago.
On your second suggestion, I have already done that. Thanks, though.
Peter
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good to know, keep us posted on what the dev replies
I think it is cool when people use their smartphones in ways most don't think of...especially for their business.
Interesting find.:good:

[Q] Change package name to SPlannerAppWidget

Hi! I have a Galaxy S4 and I use S-Voice to create Tasks.
Unfortunately on the S4 there is no Task Widget like on other Samsung devices.
I found and apk from another Galaxy (I think the Note 2) that have this widget and I tried to replace the actual S4 SPlannerAppWidget.apk in the system/app with the one I found. Everything seems to work since I have now the task widget, but the calendar widget is a bit different, I think due to the different screen resolution and is not optimized for the use with the S4.
I thought the best way to have both the widget, the new one from the S4 and the task from the Note 2 would be to install both the apk, but this is not possible since they have the same package name. So I tried to change the name by decompiling the Note2 apk with apktool and changing all the references within the smali and res files form SPlannerAppWidget to SPlannerAppWidgetTasks.
Unfortunately this does not seem to work and the new apk I have recompiled don't show up anything one put in the system/app directory.
I have joined my new apk... I know many people are looking for a solution about the task widget and this could be a useful solution if someone with more experience than me in modifying an apk could take a look at it and discover why this do not work.
Many thanks in advance.

Two Apps with the same name allowed?

So quick question... I have my Galaxy S4 stock from AT&T and it already had a photo editor pre-installed, which is fine and dandy because I like it and use it on occasion. I was looking thru apps and wanted to install an app called Photo Editor and it hit me - it's the same name as the one pre-installed on my phone.
I checked and there is a directory already created on my phone called Photo Editor for the existing app. Would there be a conflict if I install the other app I want? Seeing as they are both called "Photo editor" and assuming the new app I want to install will also want to create a directory called Photo editor...?
Suggestions?
~Maria
many apps have the same title. however, the package for each app needs to be unique within the play store. you should be all set.
I just installed it without a hitch. Thanks again!
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[Q] How To Get Rid Of These Horrible White Backgrounds!

This is on a rooted Verizon S5 SM-G900V with Alliance ROM 4.4.2. Is there any way to invert the background and text without inverting images? Especially in Chrome, but it would be nice for the whole phone. White lettering on a black background is much easier to read.
I'm seeing screenshots online of Alliance that are nice and dark (I think it's called Black Glass?), including the phone dialer. How do I get the whole android theme dark.
Same thing with other apps. There's a few local TV news apps that have a bright white background that I wish I could customize to a dark theme. The Samsung Music Player is bright white as well. Anyway to make these dark in Alliance?
The problem I've noticed with third-party dialer apps is that they let you type the phone number, but when you hit the phone button to place the call, it opens up the Android dialer with the bright white background. Right back to square zero. Basically, I'm just trying to figure out how to get that nice black look like I'm seeing on some of the alliance ROM screenshots.
Thanks.
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The problem I've noticed with third-party dialer apps is that they let you type the phone number, but when you hit the phone button to place the call, it opens up the Android dialer with the bright white background. Right back to square zero. Basically, I'm just trying to figure out how to get that nice black look like I'm seeing on some of the alliance ROM screenshots.
Thanks.
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The app on 4.4 you needed to theme was called InCall.apk there is an app on 5.0 call LegacyInCallUI.apk so would amuse that its this one but if you are running a custom rom then it may have the original InCall app, if you look is System\app or System\Priv-app folder (most likely the priv-app folder teh one you need will be in there.
Problem at the moment is that apktool has a problem with Samsung apk's and compiling them, its not so much apk tool as more likely something Samsung have added in their security to prevent apktool working as it should, so you can decompile apps fine if the app does compile then you can use the .png files, xml files but the resources arsc most likely will cause the app to crash. Also they have use .pkm files which you can't see like you can with .png files so you need specific software to look at them, again Samsung trying to prevent theming of stock apps.
Hmmm. Well, that's all a bit over my head. So, is there not an easy way to install an app or change a setting somewhere? I'm not sure what to actually to click on with all those files you mentioned. I find searching for files in Android to be confusing and nothing like a Windows PC with the usual file directory locations. Like, WHERE is the C:\ drive on the phone?
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Hmmm. Well, that's all a bit over my head. So, is there not an easy way to install an app or change a setting somewhere? I'm not sure what to actually to click on with all those files you mentioned. I find searching for files in Android to be confusing and nothing like a Windows PC with the usual file directory locations. Like, WHERE is the C:\ drive on the phone?
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The apps are in the system folder called
system\app
system\priv-app
system\framework
But if you have never done theming before then don't even try you would need to start with simple things and learn what to do and what not to do.
Can't help with the app question as I have no idea, maybe there is something that someone else can answer that for you.
I am looking at theming these form myself but I don't have the time at the moment, I don't share them any more though as there are far too many ungrateful people around these days.

Z4 safe to debloat info-spreadsheet

The stock ROMs are shipped with a huge amount of bloatware, from which I see many processes active when opening a task manager. Let's freeze/disable or uninstall crap we don't need You can disable many apps without root from Android's app manager, but you'll need root for many of them. Root is mandatory to uninstall system apps.
You can use this spreadsheet (of moly82) on the new tab named jelbo. I'm collaborating with moly82's generic Xperia Lollipop debloating script. Turns out the Z4 Tablet does have quite some things moved around / added / removed, so it's definitely good to have added support for it. New sheet contains both generic Xperia stuff and Z4 Tablet specific apps. The jelbo tab contains both my findings and the ones from moly82.
In the spreadsheet is a list of all the pre-installed unneeded system apps either I or moly82 has 'frozen' or disabled, without any problems. I've marked some yellow because you might need the functionality, for example DLNA or native Exchange support. It's not finished yet, but you can go ahead and use it as a base of your decisions to freeze/uninstall stuff.
You can debloat manually with apps like Titanium Backup. Here's a procedure to make a label, associate apps to it and batch freeze or uninstall them.
Get Titanium Backup and start it. You probably need Pro.
Go to the tab named Backup/Restore.
Tap 'Click to edit filters' in the top right.
Tap 'Clear' in the top right.
Tap 'Create label ...' in the bottom right.
Type a name, give a color (optional) and tap 'Add/Remove elements ...'
Check the boxes of apps you wish to free or uninstall (based on the spreadsheet for example).
Tap the green checkmark on the top right.
Tap 'Save'.
Back in th Filters section, make sure no filter is active (tap 'Clear'), select the newly created label (check the box) and tap the green checkmark.
Titanium Backup will display a list of the apps you've labeled.
Tap the 'file and checkmark' icon top right to get to the 'Batch actions' screen.
Scroll to 'Freeze / Defrost' and tap the RUN button next to 'Freeze all user & system apps (USE FILTERS & EXTREME CAUTION)'.
Profit.
For anyone wanting to collaborate, send me a PM with your e-mail address and I'll give you edit-rights.
Eventually, when this thing is 'done' I plan to either expand moly82's script or at least share my Titanium Backup 'custom' database with the labeled categories, for easy batch actions.
jelbo said:
The stock ROMs are shipped with a huge amount of bloatware, from which I see many processes active when opening a task manager. Let's freeze/disable or uninstall crap we don't need You can disable many apps without root from Android's app manager, but you'll need root for many of them. Root is mandatory to uninstall system apps.
Here's a Google Sheets spreadsheet I made.
In it is a list of all the system apps I've 'frozen' or disabled, without any problems. I've marked some yellow because you might need the functionality, for example DLNA or native Exchange support.
You can debloat manually with apps like Titanium Backup. Here's a procedure to make a label, associate apps to it and batch freeze or uninstall them.
Get Titanium Backup and start it. You probably need Pro.
Go to the tab named Backup/Restore.
Tap 'Click to edit filters' in the top right.
Tap 'Clear' in the top right.
Tap 'Create label ...' in the bottom right.
Type a name, give a color (optional) and tap 'Add/Remove elements ...'
Check the boxes of apps you wish to free or uninstall (based on the spreadsheet for example).
Tap the green checkmark on the top right.
Tap 'Save'.
Back in th Filters section, make sure no filter is active (tap 'Clear'), select the newly created label (check the box) and tap the green checkmark.
Titanium Backup will display a list of the apps you've labeled.
Tap the 'file and checkmark' icon top right to get to the 'Batch actions' screen.
Scroll to 'Freeze / Defrost' and tap the RUN button next to 'Freeze all user & system apps (USE FILTERS & EXTREME CAUTION)'.
Profit.
/edit: I have added the remaining system apps, so now every system app is on the list. I've marked apps blue @moly82 uses in his/her debloating script I just stumbled across. I'll test with those frozen and if my system stays stable, will add them to the safe to freeze/uninstall list.
For anyone wanting to collaborate, send me a PM with your e-mail address and I'll give you edit-rights.
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Thanks
Have you tried this one @jelbo? I use it for my Z3 compact and Z3 compact tab and it works well. It can be tweaked to leave some items in too.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/crossdevice-dev/sony/wip-debloat-lp-690-correct-functioning-t3076161
Edit: I see you have already found the script and this is an alternative from what I can understand How is TB these days, haven't used it for a while, even though I have a pro key.
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Have you tried this one @jelbo? I use it for my Z3 compact and Z3 compact tab and it works well. It can be tweaked to leave some items in too.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/crossdevice-dev/sony/wip-debloat-lp-690-correct-functioning-t3076161
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Yeah, I thought of that script a bit late. I'll have a look at the linked Google Sheet to get more insight in the Sony apps. I figure the Z4 Tablet is a bit of a different beast that might need a different set of safely frozen system apps so my sheet isn't a big waste of time. Took me a few hours though...
Edit: I see you have already found the script and this is an alternative from what I can understand How is TB these days, haven't used it for a while, even though I have a pro key.
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TB is as tedious and gruesome as ever, but it's sadly still the only app in it's kind. Wish the dev would add some much needed features and overhaul the GUI.
jelbo said:
Yeah, I thought of that script a bit late. I'll have a look at the linked Google Doc to get more insight in the Sony apps. I figure the Z4 Tablet is a bit of a different beast that might need a different set of safely frozen system apps so my sheet isn't a big waste of time. Took me a few hours though...
TB is as tedious and gruesome as ever, but it's sadly still the only app in it's kind. Wish the dev would add some much needed features and overhaul the GUI.
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Its looks as though it took some time, so thanks and not wasted. I was hoping there was a way of selecting the key sony features from the script rather than doing it manually, or have config files to load into an app to remove the files selcted in the config files, but never found the time to investigate further.
Yeh, those are the reasons I haven't used it for some time and its a shame as its powerful but not intuitive for me when using it.
I thought the other script actually delted rather than being frozen, but I do recall it recreates a backup folder for the files in case you want to put them back later.
Believe you can delete the backups once you are happy that the changes you made are working.
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Its looks as though it took some time, so thanks and not wasted. I was hoping there was a way of selecting the key sony features from the script rather than doing it manually, or have config files to load into an app to remove the files selcted in the config files, but never found the time to investigate further.
Yeh, those are the reasons I haven't used it for some time and its a shame as its powerful but not intuitive for me when using it.
I thought the other script actually delted rather than being frozen, but I do recall it recreates a backup folder for the files in case you want to put them back later.
Believe you can delete the backups once you are happy that the changes you made are working.
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Yes, moly82's script moves files to a backup location, making them non-functional but easily restoreable.
I'm not sure still what freezing effectively does, because I once saw some frozen apps in my task manager (OS Monitor). Better to uninstall/move when sure.
Nice!
I personally used the System app remover from playstore and just deleted all the useless stuff and then did a factory reset to get rid of all the *app not found* icons and flashed the smallest package from opengapps but when i reflash the stock FW in the future im sure going to give this a go
jelbo said:
Yes, moly82's script moves files to a backup location, making them non-functional but easily restoreable.
I'm not sure still what freezing effectively does, because I once saw some frozen apps in my task manager (OS Monitor). Better to uninstall/move when sure.
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Prefer to fully remove once I know I don't need and have no fc's
ml11ML said:
Nice!
I personally used the System app remover from playstore and just deleted all the useless stuff and then did a factory reset to get rid of all the *app not found* icons and flashed the smallest package from opengapps but when i reflash the stock FW in the future im sure going to give this a go
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Some slight suspect reviews about this app on the play store.
A similar thing can be done with Sdmaid, which is my go to app for for everyday cleaning and more specific app removal.
Been using it a while and it works well, as an option.
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Prefer to fully remove once I know I don't need and have no fc's
Some slight suspect reviews about this app on the play store.
A similar thing can be done with Sdmaid, which is my go to app for for everyday cleaning and more specific app removal.
Been using it a while and it works well, as an option.
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Hmmmm... never really looked at the reviews but now that i did i see some ppl complaining about fullscreen ads which there are but not nearly as bad to not allow it to do its job. And the Sdmaid seems to be a nice option, might try it, thanks for suggesting it
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Hmmmm... never really looked at the reviews but now that i did i see some ppl complaining about fullscreen ads which there are but not nearly as bad to not allow it to do its job. And the Sdmaid seems to be a nice option, might try it, thanks for suggesting it
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Think I'll stick with sdmaid but thx for the suggestion.
Take a look at the sdmaid v4 beta apk available from the devs website.
Looks great and seems to work the same.
Pity v4 sdmaid can't take your file as input Jelbo to remove a batch of files.
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don't understand the need of making another script/list when there is mine and you saw it more then 10 days ago when you posted in my thread in general Xperia section (that can be contributed and kept updated by anyone) that works for all xperias oob or can be adapted very easily but no problem of course thats your choice.
my list is 100% safe though, me and other hundred people running lp on different xperias use(s/d) it without problems (just some features may be missing after applying my script of course but anything can be restored easily) and btw all xperias have almost identical apks just the names may be a little different somewhere that's all..
Never used tb but for sure it is completely different from my approach of completely moving away/deleting stuff, a freeze should be just based on pm unix command or similar that doesn't really touch anything, just disables stuff
cheers
moly82 said:
don't understand the need of making another script/list when there is mine and you saw it more then 10 days ago when you posted in my thread in general Xperia section (that can be contributed and kept updated by anyone) that works for all xperias oob or can be adapted very easily but no problem of course thats your choice.
my list is 100% safe though, me and other hundred people running lp on different xperias use(s/d) it without problems (just some features may be missing after applying my script of course but anything can be restored easily) and btw all xperias have almost identical apks just the names may be a little different somewhere that's all..
Never used tb but for sure it is completely different from my approach of completely moving away/deleting stuff, a freeze should be just based on pm unix command or similar that doesn't really touch anything, just disables stuff
cheers
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I had a quick look at your script back then and saw some differences in apps that I didn't see on my device, that made me think the Z4 Tablet needed it's own approach I guess. Looking back I realise it's pretty much identical and it would have been better with just starting with your work. Ah well. Maybe we can merge our findings somehow? If a file isn't found on the Z4 Tablet it'll just be skipped. I'll PM you my e-mail address so you can add me as a contributor to your sheet. I think it's a good idea to discuss about a good format for both devices beforehand so I won't mess things up.
No problem mate, saw the PM and I've just given you the write access feel free to edit it or make your own as you wish and yes if a package is not found it'll just be skipped so not a problem at all
In my list a few apks i found about recently are missing will update it as soon as i have some spare time available..
Bye!
moly82 said:
No problem mate, saw the PM and I've just given you the write access feel free to edit it or make your own as you wish and yes if a package is not found it'll just be skipped so not a problem at all
In my list a few apks i found about recently are missing will update it as soon as i have some spare time available..
Bye!
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Hi moly82, I'm done with merging my data in your sheet. It's in the 2nd tab named jelbo. What a job, it took me half a day
I've kept your split view (with the grey row) and ordering by path.
I've added missing paths, paths including .apk file and 'friendly names'
█ I've marked entries which I found on the Z4 Tablet, but not on your list as Cyan (left column)
█ I've marked entries which were on your list, but not on the Z4 Tablet as Yellow (left column)
█ I've marked the background of the Friendly Name of entries which were found safe to debloat/feeze/move by either you or me Green
█ I've marked the background and the text of the Friendly Name of entries which I think are surely not safe to debloat/feeze/move Red
█ I've marked the background of the Friendly Name of entries which I think are probably not safe to debloat/feeze/move Pink
█ I've marked the background of the Friendly Name of entries which are probably safe to debloat/feeze/move, but which most people want to keep due to connected basic functionality (phone, camera) as Yellow
On to what can be done:
Your 'Added in LP5.1' entries are moved in between existing entries, while maintaning your Orange color. I guess they can be debloated and made Green?
If it is meaningful, can you add the missing info on the stuff you've come across on other Xperia devices?
Can you have a look at 'unclassified' entries and share your thoughts in the comment field on how safe you think they are to debloat?
Can you update your script with my findings? I'm still testing some 'unclassified' entries to see if it works fine or not.
jelbo said:
Hi moly82, I'm done with merging my data in your sheet. It's in the 2nd tab named jelbo. What a job, it took me half a day
I've kept your split view (with the grey row) and ordering by path.
I've added missing paths, paths including .apk file and 'friendly names'
█ I've marked entries which I found on the Z4 Tablet, but not on your list as Cyan (left column)
█ I've marked entries which were on your list, but not on the Z4 Tablet as Yellow (left column)
█ I've marked the background of the Friendly Name of entries which were found safe to debloat/feeze/move by either you or me Green
█ I've marked the background and the text of the Friendly Name of entries which I think are surely not safe to debloat/feeze/move Red
█ I've marked the background of the Friendly Name of entries which I think are probably not safe to debloat/feeze/move Red
█ I've marked the background of the Friendly Name of entries which are probably safe to debloat/feeze/move, but which most people want to keep due to connected basic functionality (phone, camera) as Yellow
If it is meaningful, can you add the missing info on the stuff you've come across on other Xperia devices?
Can you have a look at 'unclassified' entries and share your thoughts in the comment field on how safe you think they are to debloat?
Can you update your script with my findings? I'm still testing some 'unclassified' entries to see if it works fine or not.
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hi mate, what a good job you did congrats!
honestly I won't have so much spare time available from now on, big changes in my life expected, so can't assure will be able to watch this in the future, if you want to handover and become a debloating guru it would be great :laugh:
I have added at the bottom of my tab some packages I did not include in the script I shared at the beginning, but I added in my local copy, so you can see info about those apks also, it could be helpful
what you mean with unclassified entries exactly? there are too many categories, colours, empty spaces etc not so clear for me
if you want to make a global script, please proceed, no problem for me! don't know if you did look at the script I made already, but if not, I am sure you will understand very easily how I prepared it just working on the com/google/android/updater-script file, so you can use it as base and then add/remove any apps you want from there, or make your own script or whatever, as you wish.
I will keep monitoring the file and your tab also though, hoping to see some new findings I didn't know about, as I'm sure there are still some packages that could be removed but I didn't try myself yet...
let me know!
moly82 said:
hi mate, what a good job you did congrats!
honestly I won't have so much spare time available from now on, big changes in my life expected, so can't assure will be able to watch this in the future, if you want to handover and become a debloating guru it would be great :laugh:
I have added at the bottom of my tab some packages I did not include in the script I shared at the beginning, but I added in my local copy, so you can see info about those apks also, it could be helpful
what you mean with unclassified entries exactly? there are too many categories, colours, empty spaces etc not so clear for me
if you want to make a global script, please proceed, no problem for me! don't know if you did look at the script I made already, but if not, I am sure you will understand very easily how I prepared it just working on the com/google/android/updater-script file, so you can use it as base and then add/remove any apps you want from there, or make your own script or whatever, as you wish.
I will keep monitoring the file and your tab also though, hoping to see some new findings I didn't know about, as I'm sure there are still some packages that could be removed but I didn't try myself yet...
let me know!
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I might take over the list and script, thanks. I'll do some more testing and will attempt to adjust the script.
Mods, if things work out and I and moly82 agree, would it be possible to make me co-author of moly82's OP or something?
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The stock ROMs are shipped with a huge amount of bloatware, from which I see many processes active when opening a task manager. Let's freeze/disable or uninstall crap we don't need You can disable many apps without root from Android's app manager, but you'll need root for many of them. Root is mandatory to uninstall system apps.
Here's a Google Sheets spreadsheet I made.
In it is a list of all the system apps I've 'frozen' or disabled, without any problems. I've marked some yellow because you might need the functionality, for example DLNA or native Exchange support.
You can debloat manually with apps like Titanium Backup. Here's a procedure to make a label, associate apps to it and batch freeze or uninstall them.
Get Titanium Backup and start it. You probably need Pro.
Go to the tab named Backup/Restore.
Tap 'Click to edit filters' in the top right.
Tap 'Clear' in the top right.
Tap 'Create label ...' in the bottom right.
Type a name, give a color (optional) and tap 'Add/Remove elements ...'
Check the boxes of apps you wish to free or uninstall (based on the spreadsheet for example).
Tap the green checkmark on the top right.
Tap 'Save'.
Back in th Filters section, make sure no filter is active (tap 'Clear'), select the newly created label (check the box) and tap the green checkmark.
Titanium Backup will display a list of the apps you've labeled.
Tap the 'file and checkmark' icon top right to get to the 'Batch actions' screen.
Scroll to 'Freeze / Defrost' and tap the RUN button next to 'Freeze all user & system apps (USE FILTERS & EXTREME CAUTION)'.
Profit.
/edit: I have added the remaining system apps, so now every system app is on the list. I've marked apps blue @moly82 uses in his/her debloating script I just remembered, so those should be safe to disable too. I'll test with those frozen and if my system stays stable, will add them to the safe to freeze/uninstall list.
/edit2: I'm collaborating with moly82's generic Xperia Lollipop debloating script. Turns out the Z4 Tablet does have quite some things moved around / added / removed, so it's definitely good to have added support for it. The amount of added Sony crap is unbelievable. Once something will be finished, I'll update this OP.
For anyone wanting to collaborate, send me a PM with your e-mail address and I'll give you edit-rights.
Eventually, when this thing is 'done' I plan to either make a script or share my Titanium Backup 'custom' database with the labeled categories.
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Thanks for taking the time to do this Jelbo, it will be very useful! I couldn't believe the amount of background processes, etc, that were going on either when I have looked into a task manager, for stuff that I have never used and probably never will and has no business eating up RAM when I'm not looking! Not only that, even if you stop whatever is running it just starts up again anyway so the only way is to get it off the device or freeze it.
Keep up the good work mate!
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Thanks for taking the time to do this Jelbo, it will be very useful! I couldn't believe the amount of background processes, etc, that were going on either when I have looked into a task manager, for stuff that I have never used and probably never will and has no business eating up RAM when I'm not looking! Not only that, even if you stop whatever is running it just starts up again anyway so the only way is to get it off the device or freeze it.
Keep up the good work mate!
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Thanks. Yeah it's pretty crazy how much stuff there is and how much more free RAM you have after debloating. By the way, check out the new sheet link in the OP, old one is dead.
I also found this 4pda post that might help in deciding on some tricky ones. @alex009988, do I guess correctly that you are Russian speaking? If so, would you give me some help on some items?
@jelbo
Big thx! Great work!:good::good::good:
Will have to compare now both lists to debloat my Z3 Tablet compact:laugh:
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@jelbo
Big thx! Great work!:good::good::good:
Will have to compare now both lists to debloat my Z3 Tablet compact:laugh:
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You can just use the jelbo tab for now as it contains both my and moly82's findings.
Yes of course, but I think Z3 Tablet Compact stock apps are more like Z3 Compact...think I'll flash the debloating script from Z3C manually and take a look in system/app and system/priv app

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