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Applications Safe To Remove

If you find applications which are safe to remove from the ROM, please post them here, along with what functionality is lost, including which "app" as it shows in the drawer, gets removed.
I will try to compile a big list in uniform format later on. Please only post if you have actually tested it.
Spreadsheet Of Applications Removable

I have removed all the hub apps social hub,music hub,game hub, etc using root explorer method I can confirm that it is safe to remove these with no problems system/apps is where they are.

would love a full list of this, i think this is going to be a commonly asked question. i'm still not 100% what i should be getting rid off

I've frozen or removed all of the above and AP Mobile, Yahoo finance, AccuWeather, Buddies now and Video maker with no issues using AntTek App Manager.

Analog clock
Bookstore
Buddies now
Choko EUkor
Days
Digital clock
Dlna
Dual clock
Email widget
Factory test
FTC
FTM
FTS
Gallery 3d
Genie
Gmail
Google feedback
HelNeue
Installflash
Kies
Kobo
Livewalls
Maps
Memo
Microbes
Minidiary
Mobileprint
Mtpapp
Musiccodp
Polarisoffice
PostIt
Pressreader
Samsungs apps
Samsung widgets
Secretwalls
Shareapp
Sns (facebook)
Social hub
Soundplayer (can give some bugs)
Speech recorder
STK
Street
Swype
Talk
Tasks
Touchwiz
Trimapp
TW cal and walls
Videoeditor
Voice recorder
Voice search
Voice to go
Toutube
Zinio
All tested and give no fc but some functionality lost

DocRambone said:
Analog clock
Bookstore
Buddies now
Choko EUkor
Days
Digital clock
Dlna
Dual clock
Email widget
Factory test
FTC
FTM
FTS
Gallery 3d
Genie
Gmail
Google feedback
HelNeue
Installflash
Kies
Kobo
Livewalls
Maps
Memo
Microbes
Minidiary
Mobile print
Mtpapp
Musiccodp
Polarisoffice
PostIt
Pressreader
Samsungs apps
Samsung widgets
Secretwalls
Shareapp
Sns (facebook)
Social hub
Soundplayer (can give some bugs)
Speech recorder
STK
Street
Swype
Talk
Tasks
Touchwiz
Trimapp
TW cal and walls
Videoeditor
Voice recorder
Voice search
Voice to go
Toutube
Zinio
All tested and give no fc but some functionality lost
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Tak tak jag mor bra?

DocRambone said:
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what sort of functionality loss this you notice? Can you please tell us, i'm planing to get rid of most of stock apps when i get the phone but like to know what will be affected.

So.
Being a new android user, I messed around with my phone without a full understanding of what would happen if i uninstalled a core application. I assumed incorrectly that Titanium Backup would allow me to reinstall applications, and then uninstalled the stock clock application thinking that it was one of the many clock widgets.
Could someone upload their stock Clock application apk here, or advise me as to how I can restore the stock clock without having to flash the original ROM?

Do you mean this apk?
i'm no expert either but if its the one you deleted then pushing it back via adb should do the trick.

Here are some I'm not sure about (some seem obvious) and would like clarification on what they do and if they're ok to remove:
chocoEUKor
com.orange.authentication.simcard.permission (is this specific to the Orange carrier?)
com.samsung.app.playreadyui
com.samsung.InputEventApp
com.sec.android.app.lcdtest
com.sec.android.app.screencapture (is this a built in one like LG?)
com.sec.android.app.smtsetup
com.sec.android.providers.downloads
Crash Notifier
DataCreate
EncryptApp
Error
Factory Test
Google Partner Setup
IMEITracker (is this the samsung tracking app?)
LogsProvider
MobileTracker
PCWDevice
PhoneUtil
PopupuiReceiver
Preconfig
Samsung account
Self Test Mode
Serial Number Read/Write
Service mode
Setup wizard
Share App
SyncmIDS
Wi-Fi sharing (only needed for hotspot?)
wipeoutreceiver
wlantest
wssyncmlnps

IN RED THE APPS THAT I REMOVED IN GALAXY S Without losing functionality.
AGAIN SGS I
TheMathMan said:
Here are some I'm not sure about (some seem obvious) and would like clarification on what they do and if they're ok to remove:
chocoEUKor (Choco font)
com.orange.authentication.simcard.permission (is this specific to the Orange carrier?)
com.samsung.app.playreadyui
com.samsung.InputEventApp (Deleted it no harm)
com.sec.android.app.lcdtest (LCD Test via phone *#*# secret codes)
com.sec.android.app.screencapture (is this a built in one like LG?) (Screencapture if you don't use it you can remove it)
com.sec.android.app.smtsetup
com.sec.android.providers.downloads
Crash Notifier
DataCreate (Important for each boat without it you will get into boat loop)
EncryptApp (didn't result in any harm)
Error
Factory Test (Another Test via phone *#*# secret codes)
Google Partner Setup
IMEITracker (is this the samsung tracking app?) (NO IDEA, DIDNT HAVE THIS SGS)
LogsProvider (lots of force closes if you delete)
MobileTracker (no harm was done when deleted)
PCWDevice
PhoneUtil
PopupuiReceiver
Preconfig
Samsung account (Pretty useless why would I need to sign in in my galaxy s?)
Self Test Mode (Another Test via phone *#*# secret codes)
Serial Number Read/Write
Service mode
Setup wizard (Setup Wizard for first boat)
Share App
SyncmIDS
Wi-Fi sharing (only needed for hotspot?)
wipeoutreceiver (remote wipe by samsung ?)
wlantest (Another Test via phone *#*# secret codes)
wssyncmlnps
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Anyway to remove the Agenda widget? Can't find that anywhere in Titanium...

I think its part of one of the calendar listings. One is the set of widgets and one is the calendar app. Whatever one doesn't have "open" available when you click on it is the set of Widgets.
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Sorry this might sound stupid, but how do you remove the default apps (eg Yahoo finance)
I have a rooted, Galaxy S2 on generic firmware (initially O2 branded). I have root explorer installed

iOStoAndroid said:
Sorry this might sound stupid, but how do you remove the default apps (eg Yahoo finance)
I have a rooted, Galaxy S2 on generic firmware (initially O2 branded). I have root explorer installed
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Titanium Backup is what I use. Filter by system apps and either uninstall or freeze.
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Thanks
TheMathMan said:
Titanium Backup is what I use. Filter by system apps and either uninstall or freeze.
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great thanks

YES Titanium Backup seems to work fantastic, i just freeze tbh as i guess it same effect as uninstalling? but you can choose to defrost kinda cool

TheMathMan said:
I think its part of one of the calendar listings. One is the set of widgets and one is the calendar app. Whatever one doesn't have "open" available when you click on it is the set of Widgets.
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Yeah, already got rid of the "other" calendar, but the widget option is still there. Odd!

TheMathMan said:
com.orange.authentication.simcard.permission (is this specific to the Orange
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im on voda and have that on my phone o.o

Crucio_ said:
im on voda and have that on my phone o.o
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Yeah. I'm not Orange either. Unlocked handset.
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What are your must have apps?

Switching over from the iphone 3gs, this is my first android phone. What are some must have apps I should get? Thanks
edit: btw I have searched around, but a lot of lists are from Feb, May, etc., and who knows if something new has come up that replaces the best of yesteryear (I sure don't).

dolphin hd
Adfree android
xda
sickidepia
spare parts
cut the rope
pixel rain
beautiful widgets
widgetlocker
cachemate
setcpu
titanium backup

Android Comic Viewer
pulse

SystemPanel
Battery Monitor Widget
Taptu
Tapatalk
Dropbox
ScoreCenter
Bowl Bound
StumbleUpon
Trillian
Skype
TiKL
Google Voice
Amazon App Store
Zynga Poker
Words With Friends
Google Music
DI Radio
PicSpeed
Mint.com

- airport mania 2 (PAID, great game, i love playing it)
- amazon appstore (you can get a free app per day from this appstore, they have some great apps for free sometimes, even $5+ for FREE) [NOT in market, on your phone browser, download from "https://www.amazon.com/app-sms"]
- appbrain (great app for remembering ur app names, n easy download... if u ever need 2 factory reset or get a new phone... works great if ur NOT ROOTED, meaning u dont have titanium backup)
- autostarts (PAID APP, ROOT ONLY... tells u exactly wat app starts during diff situations, such as "phone power on, screen turn off, screen turn on, wifi on/off, etc, every situation possible"... n u can STOP THIS APP FROM STARTING in w.e. situation... great app IMO)
- barcode scanner (great for scanning codes, QR codes, n all dat good stuff)
- beautiful widgets (PAID APP, great for weather on homescreen widgets_ free alternative i like: simi clock widget)
- catch notes (great for saving notes, also backs up ur notes online, so u never lose them)
- download all files (something you have an attachment in gmail, and you cannot download it, this app lets you download that attachment)
- dropbox (every1 should know what this is)
- gas buddy (find cheap gas around you)
- google music (must be invited to GM, once ur invited, u can upload ur music 2 the cloud, and never have 2 carry it with u again, need data to listen to music)
- groupon (find great deals in your area on lots of things)
- how to tie a tie (great app for those that cannot tie a tie)
- key ring reward cards (great for saving all the key cards u have)
- launcher pro (IMO, the best alternative launcher, simple and amazing launcher)
- lookout (must have security app, most important feature the MISSING DEVICE feature, in case u ever lose ur phone)
- mighty text (install chrome "mighty text" extension as well, and u can reply/compose to texts from chrome, without ever lifting up ur phone)
- mr number (awesome app if u get lots of 1800 call u dont want 2 get... every time a new # calls u, u have the option to BLOCK that number, n dey can never call u again)
- netflix (every1 should know wat this is)
- plants v zombies (PAID, awesome game, i love playing it)
- qik (if u wanna JUST VIDEO CHAT, this work well... best alternatives i use: skype and yahoo)
- ringdroid (easy to use app to create ringtones from music in ur phone)
- root explorer (PAID, free alternative: es file explorer)
- skyfire (IMHO, the best browser available, there are many of those though)
- spare parts (awesome app for telling u EXACTLY wat used ur battery and lots of other cool features)
- titanium backup (ROOT ONLY, a must have app if your rooted, helps u backup ur apps, u NEED this if ur rooted, cant live without it)
- xda (premium!?) (must have app to access xda, recommend premium version to support xda, there is free n paid version on market)
- watch dog (great free alternative to spare parts, since spare parts BATTERY HISTORY doesnt work on stock GB phones)
- wireless tether (ROOT ONLY, u NEED this app to turn ur phone into a wifi hotspot for FREE, once ur rooted of course)
- zedge (great app for free ringtones and wallpapers, all in 1 place, my personal favorite)

[app] google play store 3.5.15

Here is the new update of Google Play.
Just sharing.
www.mediafire.com/?kz4opqa7491ynbx
Enjoy.
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Thank you

flash via cwm?

ace-user said:
flash via cwm?
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No just install as normal apk or put in system/app and change permission.
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Google play is automatic update...it will promt u when u want to install app..
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Wat changes in new update?
Swyp'ed From my Awesome Ace

iSxy said:
Wat changes in new update?
Swyp'ed From my Awesome Ace
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What's New
1.You now have the Installed and All tabs you can swipe between. The former one is what we used to have before - it lists all apps installed on your device. ' The latter lists all apps you've ever installed in case you want to download ' ' hem again or travel down the memory lane. This is quite handy, and I've ' ' ' seen this list before in the Play Store on the web, so it's great to get it here in the mobile app.
2.The All tab contains a handy dropdown with all your accounts (if you added ' ' more than one) and lets you switch between them very easily (as opposed to ' clicking Menu, etc).
3.The list of apps you have purchased but uninstalled or haven't installed yet has moved to the All tab... which means it's now mixed in with the free apps you ' no longer have on the device. I'm not sure how I feel about that - on one ' ' ' hand, I like that it's gone from the first list, but ideally there should be a way ' to filter paid apps from free in the All list. Maybe someday...
4.A few of the stock apps that apparently never got linked to the Play Store ' ' ' before got identified and picked up this time, and updates to such orphans ' ' were waiting for me when I fired the Store up. I've complained about this very bug in my last rant, and it looks like someone listened.
5.Just like in the web Play Store:
- reviews now show the device used by the reviewer
- reviews can now be sorted by Most Helpful first or Newest first
- you can now filter reviews to show ones for the latest version of the app as ' well as made by only the device you are using

Full list of processus who can be removed

Hey guys,
Someone else have a full full full list of processus who can be removed at boot with geminiapp ?
(e.g bluetooth share, R2R client, )
Ty !
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Pizza_user said:
Hey guys,
Someone else have a full full full list of processus who can be removed at boot with geminiapp ?
(e.g bluetooth share, R2R client, )
Ty !
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up :laugh: :good:

Pizza_user said:
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Hey @Pizza_user , Here I leave you ought to list all of these services (apk) can be blocked with geminiapp, or link2sd (most recommended applications):
storage on the calendar
my uploads
mtpapp
provider of search applications
R2R Client
Google Play services
synchronization
google contact sync
sync of google calendar
network location
and if you do not use (or using little) play when you can also lock the following:
Playstore (consumed between 10 and 20 mb of ram)
Keyboard (depending which you have installed the ram consuming, and just lock it if the game does not require write anything)
dialer storage (5 to 8 mb)
Marking keyboard (this is the one used to call consumes between 5 and 7 mb)
Download Manager (between 4 and 6 mb)
contact information (between 3 and 7 mb)
I hope I've been of help .. regards
PS: to block these services, there will be more free ram, but if winning performance, because they are services that are not running in the background keychain, keychain nor stored in cache ..

Hey @Pizza_user
u can disable most apps, but that means when u try to open them they will take longer to open, i do this with:
BlueTooh Share (Opens automatically when i turn on bluetooh)
Google Play
NOT>>Google Play Services<< Dont stop that as it will effect stuffs,
Messaging
Superuser
Xperia Play Launcher
Also im uploading my own Personal Daily Driver (Custom Stock Debloated) to Mediafire and i will keep a link in my Signature so ppl can download if they like,
also u can disable the annoying "com.sonyericsson.WHATEVER" they arnt needed, but the stock rom has em..

[Q] Multiple app queries for M Dual

Have some queries on multiple apps & would appreciate your inputs guys (M Dual) :
1) The pre-installed application 'appXtra shows 'This service is not available for your location' (For India) - don't understand why it would be preinstalled in Indian model if service is unavailable for India.
2) Bigflix - I needed to know before registering, is there any specific offer from Sony (like how Nokia offers for their handsets as a bundle) if we register from within the phone app.
3) Haven't yet activated McAfee Security - Is this Antivirus & Security as there seems to be no standalone McAfee Security app on Play. Also is this trial version or full featured premium version offered to Xperia buyers?
4) Sony Music (powered by Infibeam), have not yet registered and once again same question for this as well, is there any specific offer from Sony (like how Nokia offers for their handsets as a bundle) if we register from within the phone app.
5) Xperia Link when opened says 'Start the Xperia Link application on your PC', where do we download this from as searched everywhere & did not find it
6) The app 'Bump' simply force closes at each and every instance when trying to run it - anyone else facing this issue?

Guys since few months I am not able to purchase apps from google play store., they Say card is not accepted.. I have an active debit mastercard.. Had contact Bank but no solution.. How many off you having same problem? Any solution of this? Pls help
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RAD7 said:
Have some queries on multiple apps & would appreciate your inputs guys (M Dual) :
1) The pre-installed application 'appXtra shows 'This service is not available for your location' (For India) - don't understand why it would be preinstalled in Indian model if service is unavailable for India.
2) Bigflix - I needed to know before registering, is there any specific offer from Sony (like how Nokia offers for their handsets as a bundle) if we register from within the phone app.
3) Haven't yet activated McAfee Security - Is this Antivirus & Security as there seems to be no standalone McAfee Security app on Play. Also is this trial version or full featured premium version offered to Xperia buyers?
4) Sony Music (powered by Infibeam), have not yet registered and once again same question for this as well, is there any specific offer from Sony (like how Nokia offers for their handsets as a bundle) if we register from within the phone app.
5) Xperia Link when opened says 'Start the Xperia Link application on your PC', where do we download this from as searched everywhere & did not find it
6) The app 'Bump' simply force closes at each and every instance when trying to run it - anyone else facing this issue?
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for number 5 activate my xperia form your phone, and then go to your mail account using pc connected with internet, there u see a mail from sony and then proceed as per mail instructions

rmgaikwad said:
for number 5 activate my xperia form your phone, and then go to your mail account using pc connected with internet, there u see a mail from sony and then proceed as per mail instructions
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Appreciate your help but what you are mentioning is for Myxperia which I am aware of but my question is for Xperia Link app as found in the app drawer. Looking forward to some inputs on the other points from anyone who can chime in.