Hi guys bought a S5 outright in Australia and wondering what Samsung apps (if possible) can be disabled?
I want to try lower the amount of ram being used and stop apps that i have already hidden via installing Nova Launcher.
Thanks
You may need to post a full list of apps so that people can help.
I personally also turned off some pre-installed apps.
Urimagination said:
Hi guys bought a S5 outright in Australia and wondering what Samsung apps (if possible) can be disabled?
I want to try lower the amount of ram being used and stop apps that i have already hidden via installing Nova Launcher.
Thanks
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Try XtreStoLite Rom. This one will be best for you.
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Hi there,
I am on the beginning of my andriod journey from Apple and have pre-ordered a note 3 here in Australia :victory:
I am looking to ? Flash my N3 and install a custom ROM, as I hate the stock look of the N3.
My question is, do I loose the stock apps that use the S pen etc when I install the ROM?
Also is it possible to have the Moto X handsfree 'ok google now' feature on the N3?
Thanks!
Edit: so it seems that you don't loose the apps and functionality of the S pen. Although am I able to uninstall a single app, sayyy S fitness or whatever it's called?
dholms said:
Hi there,
I am on the beginning of my andriod journey from Apple and have pre-ordered a note 3 here in Australia :victory:
I am looking to ? Flash my N3 and install a custom ROM, as I hate the stock look of the N3.
My question is, do I loose the stock apps that use the S pen etc when I install the ROM?
Also is it possible to have the Moto X handsfree 'ok google now' feature on the N3?
Thanks!
Edit: so it seems that you don't loose the apps and functionality of the S pen. Although am I able to uninstall a single app, sayyy S fitness or whatever it's called?
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Hi
Why do you hate the stock look? You can install new launchers which replace the home screen and app drawer.
You can flash a custom rom that is based on stock android which has the base look and this can be themed.
If you flash a samsung based rom you will keep the apps, otherwise you lose the samsung apps.
You can use Titanium Backup after rooting to remove or freeze samsung apps to remove bloatware.
Yes they have the feature for "ok google" but it is a bit different.
Sent from my SM-N9005 using xda app-developers app
danieljamie said:
Hi
Why do you hate the stock look? You can install new launchers which replace the home screen and app drawer.
You can flash a custom rom that is based on stock android which has the base look and this can be themed.
If you flash a samsung based rom you will keep the apps, otherwise you lose the samsung apps.
You can use Titanium Backup after rooting to remove or freeze samsung apps to remove bloatware.
Yes they have the feature for "ok google" but it is a bit different.
Sent from my SM-N9005 using xda app-developers app
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Thank for the reply.
I don't know why I hate the stock look, but it just doesn't seem blended, almost as if things are out of place... I just get feeling that the icons are just thrown onto the page with no real shape or design. I have seem some customs ones which really look nice.
Would you be able to point me in the right direction for a link that explain the "ok google" feature you spoke of? Does it work the same way the Moto X works? Ie screen is asleep and listens for a command?
Thanks
Recently rooted my GN3 on Verizon. Wondering what apps I can remove (That I will never use) to clean up the ROM some and debloat it. It's pretty fast as is, but I don't like how much bloat it has out of the box. Wondering if anyone has removed anything that would be considered bloat?
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Recently rooted my GN3 on Verizon. Wondering what apps I can remove (That I will never use) to clean up the ROM some and debloat it. It's pretty fast as is, but I don't like how much bloat it has out of the box. Wondering if anyone has removed anything that would be considered bloat?
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Check page 2 for root http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2478589
Just switched to Verizon from Sprint & got the Samsung S5. What do you guys suggest I get for apps/accessories that are really good to go with this phone? And just any other imp info to go ?
Pivo187 said:
Just switched to Verizon from Sprint & got the Samsung S5. What do you guys suggest I get for apps/accessories that are really good to go with this phone? And just any other imp info to go ?
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It really just depends on what you use your phone for the apps that are a must have for me are titanium backup, soundhound, music ocean, business calendar, Facebook quick office, audio profiles just to name a few.
putney1477 said:
It really just depends on what you use your phone for the apps that are a must have for me are titanium backup, soundhound, music ocean, business calendar, Facebook quick office, audio profiles just to name a few.
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This is under the impression that the OP uses TR to root their phone.
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This is under the impression that the OP uses TR to root their phone.
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True.... I believe that was the only app I included that needed root access. I should have stated that.
Are you guys on verizon with the S5? I meant just regular apps for now that do not need Root. I just got on verizon so im not sure what there rules are with rooting & if the S5 verizon can even be rooted. Also is there a way to make the audio louder & sound better on the S5 thru headphones? I used DSP manager on my old HTC worked well.
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Are you guys on verizon with the S5? I meant just regular apps for now that do not need Root. I just got on verizon so im not sure what there rules are with rooting & if the S5 verizon can even be rooted. Also is there a way to make the audio louder & sound better on the S5 thru headphones? I used DSP manager on my old HTC worked well.
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I'm on Verizon. You can run any app on Verizon that you are used to running on TMO or Sprint or AT&T. As far as rules for rooting...Verizon does not recommend you root and if you do they will not honor any warranty, regardless of whose warranty it is...not much different than any other carrier. But, that doesn't stop users from rooting because you can unroot your phone if you have to return it to Verizon...but they can still tell it's been rooting at one time or another. As far as louder audio...I'll have to pass on that, my audio is plenty loud enough.
jpcalhoun: your not rooted? Are you using an S5? Are there any tweaks for it.
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jpcalhoun: your not rooted? Are you using an S5? Are there any tweaks for it.
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I have an S5 Developer Edition. I am rooted and running a custom ROM. Nonetheless, my response to your question remains the same, you should be able to run any app on your Verizon S5 that you ran on a TMO or other carrier phone. The only exception would be an app that has been specifically developed for that carrier, and all carriers have them to include Verizon. Apps that allow you to view / access your carrier specific account information, special carrier specific ringtones etc will only run on a carrier specific phone...you get the idea. You don't have to be rooted to tweak your phone. You can download a different launcher like Apex or Nova, there are a bunch of different launchers, and you can theme your phone. But to be honest, the greatest amount of "tweaking" can only be done if you're rooted. Root by itself does nothing, it's what you do after root enables the "tweaking". With the S5 you can install Safestrap (after rooting) that will enable you to flash a custom Touchwiz based ROM if you really want to tweak your phone. Hope I haven't given you more information that you needed, LOL.
Hey guys,
Not sure if this forum is an appropriate place for general discussion/questions.... feel free to tell me to move along if it isn't.
I'm considering switching back to 4.4.2.... this 5.0 update has been less-than-stellar, in my opinion. I've got tons of issues with it, but probably the biggest is a very poor battery life.... the thing uses up all my RAM, and I'm lucky if I get a full day out of it. Also, it's very slow to respond at times, the auto-brightness feature doesn't work properly, as well as the known issues with 5.0 (the "missing" silent feature, for example.)
My question is: is everyone else having this experience, too? Or could I have had a bad install of 5.0? The ROM (I believe that's the right word... I am a n00b here, but I'm a quick study) I used was the G900V_OA8_100%_Stock_Rooted_ROM... Have there been any issues with this ROM, not related to 5.0? I'd love some opinions on this.
Thanks!
Tony
Oh, and P.S.-- I'm not sure if 5.0.2 fixes any of these issues... if you guys could comment on that, I'd appreciate it too. Thanks again.
Toekneetwo said:
Hey guys,
Not sure if this forum is an appropriate place for general discussion/questions.... feel free to tell me to move along if it isn't.
I'm considering switching back to 4.4.2.... this 5.0 update has been less-than-stellar, in my opinion. I've got tons of issues with it, but probably the biggest is a very poor battery life.... the thing uses up all my RAM, and I'm lucky if I get a full day out of it. Also, it's very slow to respond at times, the auto-brightness feature doesn't work properly, as well as the known issues with 5.0 (the "missing" silent feature, for example.)
My question is: is everyone else having this experience, too? Or could I have had a bad install of 5.0? The ROM (I believe that's the right word... I am a n00b here, but I'm a quick study) I used was the G900V_OA8_100%_Stock_Rooted_ROM... Have there been any issues with this ROM, not related to 5.0? I'd love some opinions on this.
Thanks!
Tony
Oh, and P.S.-- I'm not sure if 5.0.2 fixes any of these issues... if you guys could comment on that, I'd appreciate it too. Thanks again.
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I messed with lollipop some. MOAR is a ROM you should try if you stay with lollipop. I'm sticking with 4.4.4. More theme friendly and stable in my opinion. Lollipop seems too buggy to me and I don't like the colors.
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I messed with lollipop some. MOAR is a ROM you should try if you stay with lollipop. I'm sticking with 4.4.4. More theme friendly and stable in my opinion. Lollipop seems too buggy to me and I don't like the colors.
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Is there any way to downgrade, and turn off the harassment from Google to upgrade?
Sometimes that will stop when you run a custom ROM. I'm running Ricks ROM. There is also a file you can freeze with titanium backup that will stop it. SDM or something like that. You have to get the paid version in order to freeze apps.
Edit: app is called Samsung software updates. You could also use root explorer and find that same app in your system/priv-app folder and rename it (put .bak on the end of it).
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Is there any way to downgrade, and turn off the harassment from Google to upgrade?
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titanium backup pro ( you can find a pirate for free) though i dont condone
freeze: SDM 1.0
no more system updates , if you change your mind unfreeze it and the updates option will reappear in your settings list
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titanium backup pro ( you can find a pirate for free) though i dont condone
freeze: SDM 1.0
no more system updates , if you change your mind unfreeze it and the updates option will reappear in your settings list
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I echo his advice. Just buy Tibu Pro Key from the play store and freeze it. It's not like it is expensive or anything, well worth a couple bux to be able to freeze all sorts of bloat ware actually.
Nougat brought with it a cange to the recent apps where, for some reason, they remove apps from the list when they feel like it, for reasons I can't tell. For example, one of the last apps I use before going to bed might not be on my list anymore when I wake up. This feature is not making navigation easier for me, when it randomly cuts my recent apps to ~4-5. Any way to remove the feature, or turn the limit up? Stock Nexus 6P. Link to what I'm talking about for those, like me, who hadn't heard of this before. Except, unlike the 7 they discuss, I get even less.
Yes, I am having the same problem as you and I don't think the developers understand how annoying this really is. Very frustrating and I hope more users complain. I have four apps that I use daily and out of six apps in the list, guess which four get "cleaned" out? Yes, the most important ones of course. I even tried using the "Lock App" feature but it had no affect - the 'locked apps' are still being removed. I've heard the reasoning being that 'most' users do not clean their list and it builds up to quite a few apps in there. So they've dumbed it down to the point where the Recent Apps list is virtually useless. It's supposed to keep 7 apps in the list, but that has not been my experience however. As I said, I had only 6 and it removed 4 of them. I don't know why they didn't make this "clean" feature an option instead. Then we could enable it if we're too lazy to keep it clean ourselves.
Annoyed and frustrated in Canada.
Samsung Tab S3
is there a way to disable this feature, This thing is making me crazy?
E_man5112 said:
Nougat brought with it a cange to the recent apps where, for some reason, they remove apps from the list when they feel like it, for reasons I can't tell...
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ForeverRogue said:
Yes, I am having the same problem as you and I don't think the developers understand how annoying this really is....
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neosinan said:
is there a way to disable this feature, This thing is making me crazy?
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Have any of you tried the root app Recently by Chainfire?
v12xke said:
Have any of you tried the root app Recently by Chainfire?
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This does the opposite of what we are seeking to achieve.