Hello everyone:
What to do with bloatware?
I uninstalled some of the obvious bloatware after rooting.
I do not use Facebook, Google + etc. but I am not sure if it is a good idea to uninstall them?
Ideas on what is needed for absolute functioning of the unit and what can be deleted or uninstalled are very welcome.
Thank you,
bayankaran
bayankaran said:
Hello everyone:
What to do with bloatware?
I uninstalled some of the obvious bloatware after rooting.
I do not use Facebook, Google + etc. but I am not sure if it is a good idea to uninstall them?
Ideas on what is needed for absolute functioning of the unit and what can be deleted or uninstalled are very welcome.
Thank you,
bayankaran
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Your phone will continue to function as normal after uninstalling those apps if that's what you are asking
Don't uninstall anything related to Sense or Android system. 3rd party system apps that you don't use are generally safe to uninstall. Don't uninstall Sense widgets.
Before you uninstall stuff, do a nandroid backup in CWM Recovery. Then backup the apps and uninstall them using Titanium Backup. If you're unsure about uninstalling an app, you can also freeze it in Titanium Backup to see if there is any adverse affect.
Dont uninstall,instead freeze unwanted apps using titanium backup.
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Thanks to all of you. I guess Freezing is the way to go.
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Hi,
I have the Vision Sense 1.82.405.1 Untouched ROM on my Desire Z, and I've noticed excessive data usage with the News app according to PhoneUsage app, despite turning off sync, so I wish to uninstall it. However, it's a HTC app. I have Titanium Backup but I can't figure out how to uninstall the app. Is it possible, and if so how?
In titanium back up bring up the menu select filter, select system apps then hit apply. You will then have a list of just system apps. Find the one you are looking for then when you click on them you will get a pop up menu. I would advise freezing the apps instead of uninstalling them. This way if you ever wanted to get an app back you haven't got reflash the rom. Also wouldn't hurt to do a nandroid first I uninstalled some system apps the other day which resulted fc's that I couldn't get rid of.
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Recommendations above (to try freezing the app, and do a nandroid) are good ones, before uninstalling system apps. The News app is built into Android, and uninstalling such apps can possibly lead to issues.
redpoint73 said:
Recommendations above (to try freezing the app, and do a nandroid) are good ones, before uninstalling system apps. The News app is built into Android, and uninstalling such apps can possibly lead to issues.
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I always uninstalled it and never had an issue.
Thanks. By nandroid do you mean using clockworkmod ROM manager to make a backup under Backup and Restore->Backup Current ROM? I've read nandroid guides that say I have to reboot into recovery. Do I have to do this or will "Backup Current ROM" in the app do the same thing?
Also, with News installed, do you guys experience excessive data usage, regardless of sync settings? This is the HTC News app I believe, not the stock Google one(if there's such a thing)
Hi,
Are there any issues with uninstalling/removing the Stocks and Peep system apps? I only have the free version of Titanium Backup and it doesn't allow me to freeze the apps.
Thanks.
goister said:
Hi,
Are there any issues with uninstalling/removing the Stocks and Peep system apps? I only have the free version of Titanium Backup and it doesn't allow me to freeze the apps.
Thanks.
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I'm not totaly sure but I think you will be ok, just do a nandroid first so if something goes wrong you can role back
[sig]stock gingerbread rocks[sig]
Once you freeze an app, is there a way to keep it from showing up in the play store update list? Or does it have to be removed for it to not show up?
Also, with MyBackup Pro is there a way to remove carrier bloat or is freezing my only option? I currently own a copy of MyBackup Pro and would rather use that than paying for TB.
drLouie said:
Once you freeze an app, is there a way to keep it from showing up in the play store update list? Or does it have to be removed for it to not show up?
Also, with MyBackup Pro is there a way to remove carrier bloat or is freezing my only option? I currently own a copy of MyBackup Pro and would rather use that than paying for TB.
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If your rooted why not just manually remove the bloat?
I guess, since I only recently rooted I didn't realize there was a way to manually remove some of the bloat add-on applications. How would one go about removing them manually?
drLouie said:
I guess, since I only recently rooted I didn't realize there was a way to manually remove some of the bloat add-on applications. How would one go about removing them manually?
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In titanium backup you have the option to uninstall apps under batch. Just make sure you uncheck everything first then check whatever you want to uninstall.
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In titanium backup you have the option to uninstall apps under batch. Just make sure you uncheck everything first then check whatever you want to uninstall.
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I guess that is one reason to use TB over MyBackup Pro. Was just trying to save a few dollars and not have to own a copy of both.
Any other way to remove bloat?
Seems I overlooked an Uninstall option in MyBackup Pro.
I'm now looking for a way that uninstalled items do not keep showing updates available in the Play Store. Any options?
TiB will let you disassociate them with Market/Play
27. Can I tell the Market that I do not want to update a specific app?
Yes. Just long-click on an app in the Titanium Backup list and hit “Detach from Market”.
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Just got my zenfone 2 a few days ago and battery life isn't exactly as great as I'd hope (besides the 5.0 leak) so what apps are safe to freeze with Titanium Backup?
Here's what I froze without a problem. Anyone please add to this.
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What app did you use to freeze system apps? Greenify requires a donation package.
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What app did you use to freeze system apps? Greenify requires a donation package.
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I used Titanium Backup Pro.
totenkopf_name, you can uninstall most of the preloaded third party software and Google apps can be disabled without root, and still get OTA. Actually, any app that you are able to uninstall, or disable without root won't affect updates.
I use those, but haven't updated in a while (features may have changed):
Advanced Tools
System Tuner
Hello, all.
I froze some system apps on my Pixel 2 XL using Titanium Backup. But it turns out I need to unfreeze a few of them now, but I can't. Titanium Backup, as well as several other root freeze / defrost apps, report a successful defrost each time. But in reality the apps are still frozen. And this is confirmed when I re-enter the freeze / defrost app, it lists them all as still frozen. I can try and try again to defrost, but it's always unsuccessful. It should be noted I don't have a Titanium Backup of the apps, nor do I have a TWRP backup of the phone pre-freeze. So I can't simply uninstall, then restore, the apps. I need a solution to defrost them, because that's the only option I seem to have.
I read a few forum threads about this problem happening to other people, and a proposed solution involving manually editing packages.xml. However these threads are years old, and seemingly outdated because the packages.xml on my phone doesn't contain the strings people are referring to.
So... I'm stuck. I contacted a few of the freeze / defrost app developers for tips, but none of them responded. So I'm hoping some of y'all here have some solution for me to try.
Thanks in advance,
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Hello, all.
I froze some system apps on my Pixel 2 XL using Titanium Backup. But it turns out I need to unfreeze a few of them now, but I can't. Titanium Backup, as well as several other root freeze / defrost apps, report a successful defrost each time. But in reality the apps are still frozen. And this is confirmed when I re-enter the freeze / defrost app, it lists them all as still frozen. I can try and try again to defrost, but it's always unsuccessful. It should be noted I don't have a Titanium Backup of the apps, nor do I have a TWRP backup of the phone pre-freeze. So I can't simply uninstall, then restore, the apps. I need a solution to defrost them, because that's the only option I seem to have.
I read a few forum threads about this problem happening to other people, and a proposed solution involving manually editing packages.xml. However these threads are years old, and seemingly outdated because the packages.xml on my phone doesn't contain the strings people are referring to.
So... I'm stuck. I contacted a few of the freeze / defrost app developers for tips, but none of them responded. So I'm hoping some of y'all here have some solution for me to try.
Thanks in advance,
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I haven't encountered your problem with TiBu on my stock + rooted P2XL, however, have you tried clearing TiBu app cache and data, then rebooting?
Badger50 said:
have you tried clearing TiBu app cache and data, then rebooting?
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Yes, I have. Makes no difference.
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Yes, I have. Makes no difference.
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Then about the only other thing I could suggest is to clear app cache/data again, go to magisk manager and uncheck root authorization, uninstall TiBu, reboot, then install TiBu again.
Hello Folks!
After Rooting my HTC One M8 with Android 6 Marshmallow i want to Delete the Bloatware with Titanium Backup. The "Uninstall" Button doesnt Work, i can delete the Bloatware Apps but when i Restart the Phone the Bloatware Apps are back
But TB have a Delete Force Option (over Security Hole in the System) but can anyone tell me which Bloatware Apps can be Deleted without the Risk of a Brick or unstable System?
And are the Bloatware Apps and all there files complete Deleted after this wipe?
I want to Uninstall the following Bloatware Apps:
Stocks, Facebook, Skype, Twitter, Fun Fit, Google News & Weather, Google News, Peel Remote, News Republic, Zoe Video Editor, Kid Mode
Hope someone can Help me.
Thanks!
Use a root explorer like Solid Explorer. Just search in Play Store. Navigate to /system/app and /system/priv-app to delete your bloat-apps.
Alternative you can use your recovery to delete bloatware. Recommend is TWRP
You can safely remove all the apps you listed in your post. There is no risk.
Hope this helps you
ult0r said:
After Rooting my HTC One M8 with Android 6 Marshmallow i want to Delete the Bloatware with Titanium Backup. The "Uninstall" Button doesnt Work, i can delete the Bloatware Apps but when i Restart the Phone the Bloatware Apps are back
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This is due to secure kernel on the M8. You can either search for, and install insecure kernel mod, or flash a custom kernel. Or use one of the methods mentioned in the previous response (TWRP, some other root apps).
If you have any doubts/uncertainly about deleting the bloat apps; you can test by freezing the app(s) in Titanium. Then use the phone for a while with the app(s) frozen). If no ill effects are observed, it is probably safe to delete the bloat app(s).