hello!
i 'd like to know if there is a list of safe to remove or freeze apps or android services we don't need or don't harm the device.
Yes. Several threads. Use search button and don't post question here.
I use this trick. Install titanium backup and try freezing things. If you're like me, you use all of Google's apps, so really have no need for things like LG's web browser, email, file browser, etc. These are all safe to get rid of, but just to be safe, use the "freeze" button in titanium. If, after a while, everything seems to be OK, go ahead and delete the frozen stuff. This way you're not screwed if you accidentally get rid of something important
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I am new to Android, still got my iphone 3GS as a backup. One reason for switching was to be able to watch flash video, the problem I have is because apps and services never seem to close, no matter what I try, video too slow to play with everything else running.
Is it possible to stop services on the Galaxy Note so they don't restart automatically, unless I want them to? I have tried several killer apps, but does not really do it. Why is not possible to only run one app and service at a time or why I want?
Help!!!
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tonybrannon said:
I am new to Android, still got my iphone 3GS as a backup. One reason for switching was to be able to watch flash video, the problem I have is because apps and services never seem to close, no matter what I try, video too slow to play with everything else running.
Is it possible to stop services on the Galaxy Note so they don't restart automatically, unless I want them to? I have tried several killer apps, but does not really do it. Why is not possible to only run one app and service at a time or why I want?
Help!!!
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There are some apps and services which restart upon closing manually. The only way to have them remain closed is by freezing them or uninstalling them. You have to first root your phone and then install Titanium Backup. In there you will have to either uninstall the apps/services or freeze them. It also works on stock apps which came pre-installed on the phone. Just be careful not to uninstall any apps which are part of the O/S.
you need to root your phone, and rum a root level app manager.
This method worked on my Galaxy Note:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=830969
once you rooted, install titanium backup. To back up all you apps. If you are willing to pay, this app will let you freeze apps not to run in the background as well.
Or install gemini apps manager, it allows you to change the autostart, block, and uninstall any apps you want.
Just becareful not to block or uninstall importNt system apps.They are addictive because you feel powerful and in control.
I've rooted my Nexus 7, and I wanted to know if anyone has a list of Apps that I can safely remove from it. For example, can I remove Google Currents, Google +, Messenger+, Play Magazines, Play Movies and TV, and Google Talk using SysApp Remover? I know having google apps installed instead of the Cellular Bloatware is a blessing, but I'd like to have this thing as clear as possible. Thanks ahead of time!
I removed all of them, nothing bad happend and i think nothing will happen to you, since those apps don't have any influence on your device system it should be fine.
In addition to the ones you listed you can safely remove: bubbles, downloads (you'll want a replacement file manager app), keychain, live wallpaper picker, phase beam, setup wizard, tags, email, email exchange, Google Korean keyboard, Google pinyin, wallet, if using a different launcher can also remove launcher. There's a few others you should be able to remove safely but I'm only listing ones I know for certain that won't affect functionality.
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Thanks for the reply. I don't mind Phase and such, nor Live Wallpaper picker, but I definitely wanted to get rid of Currents and such. Thanks!
Root
If you are rooted you can remove what you want.....
Can somebody tell us the locations in the system folders where we can find the apps?
I´ve got the same "Problem". I´ve rooted my Nexus 7 and want to remove the unnecessary apps, e.g. Currents, Google+, Talk, Messenger, and so on.
I don´t want to erase some important or usefull things.
/system/app/
You can access it by allowing the 'up to root ' setting in es file exp
Cheers Danny
Don't forget to install a launcher before removing the stock launcher.
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I'd suggest freezing apps first and make sure things run fine before you delete, just in case...
strongergravity said:
I'd suggest freezing apps first and make sure things run fine before you delete, just in case...
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Excellent advice.....been there
Hey guys was just wondering if theres any images of the stock 4.3 rom without gapps. I only use play store everything else like G+, Hangouts, Google Books, Music, Magazines, Chrome, Keep, Maps etc i dont use so was wondering if theres a stock image about without the gapps to save me uninstalling the apps each time. If not is it best just to remove them from system/apps or just use Titanium and uninstall, cheers.
No, and you're actually better off freezing those apps rather than uninstalling. The end result of both is exactly the same, but you at least have the option of defrosting them later down the road.
Ah thanks and yea its probs for the best could always unfreeze if i run into problems. Is disabling them the same as freezing them with titanium?.
Seanus86 said:
Ah thanks and yea its probs for the best could always unfreeze if i run into problems. Is disabling them the same as freezing them with titanium?.
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For all practical intents and purposes, yes. I've personally never had problems flat out uninstalling the apps, but if you ever want to take an OTA, it'll cause a realm of hurt.
Is it better to just disable system apps or fully delete them ?
Robi959 said:
Is it better to just disable system apps or fully delete them ?
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There is ABSOLUTELY zero reason to touch any apps in /system, period. Ever. If you do, it will break OTAs, if you delete the wrong thing you'll have to reflash the ROM to recover, etc.
Settings-Apps->All, look for the ones you want to disable, do it there. If you can't disable them there, use pm disable com.app.name. If somehow you disable something critical, you can always factory reset to go back to normal.
If you touch /system, factory reset won't un-break what you did.
I use System app remover (ROOT) to delete system apps.
I always delete apps I dont use and want by deleting them from /system/app and /system/priv-app and I never had any problem or issue with it.
Also, currently, I use CloudyStock so I dont worry about OTA incompatibility.
More better is to disable or freeze unused apps. Why to delete? If you delete any essentially app from system your phone can be damaged.
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Yes i think same maybe is better just disable apps. They will not work and that is it. Maybe phone when we delete some app trying to find that app and just cause problems. With disable is more secure..
I always delete what I don't want from my phone rather than simply disabling the apps. Of course, I've been tinkering with my phones for years, so I know what I'm doing. I also don't take OTA updates, so ruining the ability to do so is not a concern for me.
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More better is to disable or freeze unused apps. Why to delete? If you delete any essentially app from system your phone can be damaged.
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Why yes, deleting stuff like Chrome, Google+, Maps or any other app that can be downloaded from the Play Store will certainly damage the phone.
robogo1982 said:
Why yes, deleting stuff like Chrome, Google+, Maps or any other app that can be downloaded from the Play Store will certainly damage the phone.
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Chrome, Maps, Google + is not esentialy apps. Dont be ironic, try to be helpfull or keep thread clean
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Hi, first post here.
Before you say it, I searched these forums and tried Google, but I couldn't get the answer that I was looking for (or even find a topic on this issue, for that matter).
Basically- I hate Bixby and I've been trying to uninstall it since I got my phone. It puts so many apps on your phone that take up a tonne of space and use up lots of valuable resources and data.
I don't want to simply disable the Bixby button, I want all the apps gone.
I tried disabling them, clearing data and cache and even disallowing all of the permissions for the apps but none of that works. The apps will all be disabled for a day or two but then they all magically re-enable themselves again, somehow. Why is this? Couldn't that be considered malware?
Anyone have any ways of getting rid of all this without going down the rooting route?
Thank you!
I use adhell 3, it have package disabler, its not uninstalling them but disable them, and seems its not running in background, its good enough for me, also it have adblocker and etc, no root needed, you can find it in gitlab.
auris1993 said:
I use adhell 3, it have package disabler, its not uninstalling them but disable them, and seems its not running in background, its good enough for me, also it have adblocker and etc, no root needed, you can find it in gitlab.
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Thanks a lot man, gonna give that a try! Sounds like exactly what I'm looking for!