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[Q] bloatware

Hi
some Q abut the same issue : bloatware
1. the more apps installed on my phone = the more memory is consume ? the faster my battery drains ?
2. if i root my S4 and then delete all unwanted apps came with it, both Samsung's and cellular provider's, do i risk stability of the S4 by that ?
3. regarding the former question, if i go to app manager and disable apps i do not like or use, do i risk stability of the S4 by that ?
p.s. i do not like to root my S4 at this time... seems unnecessary to me
Thanks for helping

ilanifer said:
Hi
some Q abut the same issue : bloatware
1. the more apps installed on my phone = the more memory is consume ? the faster my battery drains ?
2. if i root my S4 and then delete all unwanted apps came with it, both Samsung's and cellular provider's, do i risk stability of the S4 by that ?
3. regarding the former question, if i go to app manager and disable apps i do not like or use, do i risk stability of the S4 by that ?
p.s. i do not like to root my S4 at this time... seems unnecessary to me
Thanks for helping
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1. Depends on what app u installed. Some will autostartup and run in the background. Some won't. You can use Greenify (requires root) to hibernate the apps.
2. If you're talking about bloatwares, then no stability wont be affected. If you're talking about some system apps like the default Samsung Music etc, then yes it might affect stability.
3. I use TitaniumBackup to freeze or uninstall apps. Becareful of what you freeze. Freezing certain system apps will disable certain features and might cause stability issue.

There are many ways you can deal with bloatware.
1. First and fastest is to simply flash a clean efficient new ROM like CM.
If u wana keep the Samsung looks and functionality the u need to stick with stock, in this case u need root and
2. u can manualy uninstall the system apps u dont want or need
3. THe last and best way imo is to use a script like http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2307355 that will clean a lot of bloatware apps without risking your ROM stability
Hey folks!
TrulyClean is a "any rom" script that removes A LOT of crap-apps (98+ apps removed) and other stuff on the phone.
Script will remove about 600mb since version 1.3 (Counted by removing from stock firmware.)
The purpose is to give you a clean start with no extras, much like the Nexus series experience but with the Samsung core intact.
All bloatware apps will be removed running the default script. I even count apps like S Voice and Samsung Hub as unnecessary apps.
Neither do I use Earth or Google+ and don't like these apps to be forced upon me as system apps when they are so easy to install from Play store!
It might be illusion but... I found my phone booting faster and running snappier with after applying this script.
Also, I don't have to cry anymore while checking the apps in the /system folder.
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Removing all Google related apps/services?

Whats up everyone? Have a few questions here. I am trying to make myself a "Secure" ROM. Meaning I want a ROM that has no Google related services,apps, browsers, etc. From that point I will sideload all apps I want and also run Orbot with transparent proxying for all apps that I install. Also running Orweb browser. I have now my old Galaxy Nexus which I have been using. Basically I just installed a custom ROM without any GAPPS package and run the same apps I listed earlier. Just want a bigger screen and more power though. Anyone have any idea what all would need to be removed from the base ROM that Beanstown put out to completely NOT have any Google related things ?

Can I delete system apps if rooted?

I want to delete all the unwanted system apps if I don't need them, including: Connect, Gallery, Migrate, Play Movies & TV, Play Music, etc... Can I do that if I am rooted, or do I have to flash a custom ROM and a minimal GApps? I want the stock ROM, but prefer a minmal GApps like the Open Gapps (pico).
Thanks!

I am trying to disable a few of them that I don't use... but I am still interested if I could flash the stock ROM but the pico GApps...

With titanium backup you can on stock rom.
Sent from my Moto XPE

namartlu said:
I want to delete all the unwanted system apps if I don't need them, including: Connect, Gallery, Migrate, Play Movies & TV, Play Music, etc... Can I do that if I am rooted, or do I have to flash a custom ROM and a minimal GApps? I want the stock ROM, but prefer a minmal GApps like the Open Gapps (pico).
Thanks!
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namartlu said:
I am trying to disable a few of them that I don't use... but I am still interested if I could flash the stock ROM but the pico GApps...
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I highly suggest you startby freezing each aplication insteadof deleting the app. Freezing completely disables the app while the app is still installed on ur phone, but does not run. If you delete an app and it causes issues then you would have to go back to stock

Another vote for titanium Backup, if you are rooted.
Just freeze the apps you consider to be bloatware, and they will remain disabled (and will not appear in the applications tray). The benefit of this is that you can easily unfreeze those apps if you ever decide to use them again
Sent from my XT1575 using Tapatalk

Removing some stock apps: is it possible?

Hi, i got today my new P9 lite.
I would know if it is possible remove some system apps like google play, google drive etc. and other operator branded apps.
I need root (after unlocked bootloader and twrp) to do this?
Thanks.

antony84 said:
Hi, i got today my new P9 lite.
I would know if it is possible remove some system apps like google play, google drive etc. and other operator branded apps.
I need root (after unlocked bootloader and twrp) to do this?
Thanks.
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Yes you need root for removing system apps. But why would you want to remove play store? You use you're smartphone just for calls and texts?
Also, deleting play store services will cause system instability, inability to receive updates, or to use some other services like cloud backup.....
Yes, is ok to delete apps that are considered bloatware ( like amazon, eBay, or games) but some of these are removable without root.
Best thing for you is to go to settings -> apps and click on apps that bother you. There you will find uninstall button for what you can delete or disable for apps that can be frozen

Thanks for answer.
Anyway i didn't write i want to remove play store or play services! I just says some google apps like play, drive, hangouts etc.

antony84 said:
Thanks for answer.
Anyway i didn't write i want to remove play store or play services! I just says some google apps like play, drive, hangouts etc.
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My mistake.... I've read that rushing

what about the step counter and fitness app? can be removed ?

Zeph1990 said:
what about the step counter and fitness app? can be removed ?
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yes you can

I have removed Hicare, Hivoice, Huawei ID, NFC service, Services Exchange and all the google stock apps (Movies, music, google+ etc) and all is working fine (Google play services is an essential app)

You can also disable these apps on the info page of the apps.
They remain on the phone and take the space but they are not active any more.

if someone messes up hit me up i have the whole system unpacked and i will post the apps on this thread

snapdesign said:
if someone messes up hit me up i have the whole system unpacked and i will post the apps on this thread
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Could you give the whole system unpacked, I've deleted something that I cant't get it back, ty

To easily delede system apps you can use the app Link2SD if you have root access

Is not recommended to delete the stock apps because can cause malfunction of the system but you can stop the services. There are not many bloatware on Huawei P9 Lite an i think they can be necessary.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jumobile.manager.systemapp.pro
It's the app I have use to do the job. Works fine. Root needed.

1st of all you have to root your Android. You can use King Root app to root your device. (But I am not sure KingRoot will root your device or not). After rooting your android install lucky Patcher app. Then select the app you want to remove. But remember some of the apps are important for your device. so be careful about removing stock apps. Good luck!

GGP SM-G530W Debloater?

Hello new here and while I have done some searches I am not quite finding what I am looking for which is maybe because I am not asking the right questions or searching for the right terms so hopefully someone can direct me to the right place!
I have an old Galaxy Grand Prime Sm-G530W running Android 5.1.1. It has 8gb storage and I would like to maybe remove some of the apps that I wont use, are not useful or are just bloatware.
However I am not sure what apps are what and which one I should avoid removing?
The phone will be used primary to make calls, will not be on a data and only use free wifi hotspot and the wife from my home.
I would like to maybe keep some kind of google maps ability, I do not want chrome but rather would use firefox along with ad blockers etc I know work well for me on FF.
I have have done some research but not a phone expert by far so I am not sure I want to root my phone, install custom roms. I read something about remove bloatware via "remove the pre installed apps using ADB commands" however figured I get some tips advice from people that know what they are talking about.
Ideally it would be great if there was some kind of program I can just plug into from my PC or some such that allows me to then simply remove the samsung and google bloat or unwanted programs so I could gain more room for apps I do want.
Right now after factory reset it uses like 3.50GB out of 8gb.
is there any Debloat program I can use on it out there?

smdebloat said:
Hello new here and while I have done some searches I am not quite finding what I am looking for which is maybe because I am not asking the right questions or searching for the right terms so hopefully someone can direct me to the right place!
I have an old Galaxy Grand Prime Sm-G530W running Android 5.1.1. It has 8gb storage and I would like to maybe remove some of the apps that I wont use, are not useful or are just bloatware.
However I am not sure what apps are what and which one I should avoid removing?
The phone will be used primary to make calls, will not be on a data and only use free wifi hotspot and the wife from my home.
I would like to maybe keep some kind of google maps ability, I do not want chrome but rather would use firefox along with ad blockers etc I know work well for me on FF.
I have have done some research but not a phone expert by far so I am not sure I want to root my phone, install custom roms. I read something about remove bloatware via "remove the pre installed apps using ADB commands" however figured I get some tips advice from people that know what they are talking about.
Ideally it would be great if there was some kind of program I can just plug into from my PC or some such that allows me to then simply remove the samsung and google bloat or unwanted programs so I could gain more room for apps I do want.
Right now after factory reset it uses like 3.50GB out of 8gb.
is there any Debloat program I can use on it out there?
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Hello member of this small community, well the best way to remove bloatware is by root, the process is relatively simple.
1) Download the twrp recovery (.tar) belonging to the model you have.
2) Install it through Odin
3) Install Magisk Manager
With this done you can use applications such as root uninstaller, another alternative is to look if there is a custom rom for your model, but do not expect much as many roms have been abandoned and only a new project is kept alive, if the current rom does not present problems in performance, I recommend you leave it alone and start removing junk apps, another recommendation is to install SD maid, a great app for cleaning junk content of the phone.