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[Q] Simple question.

I went to 2.3.6 and I want to be rooted again, do I just root like i do the first time? also Which bloatware can i delete / freeze....? names please.

xorudyxo said:
I went to 2.3.6 and I want to be rooted again, do I just root like i do the first time? also Which bloatware can i delete / freeze....? names please.
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Rooting is the same procedure, just make sure you have the latest version of Superuser as a flashable zip. I think there is a thread floating around somewhere to see what bloatware you can/cannot delete.

You can download 'root uninstaller' from app market and it would back up all the apps for you. If you accidentally delete any app you don't suppose to, you would have a backup. Also it highlights some system apps RED that you might don't want to delete.

How to remove unused Sony applications?

I have seen some people have managed to removed built in applications (after rooting phone). I would like to do it too on my xperia Arc s so does anyone how to do it? Thanx in advance...

You can use titanium backup or root explorer.
Titanium is better as it will remove the icons etc.
Recommend you backup 1st before remove incase you need them.
This should be in q&a
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Y U NO USE AppMan?
It is free and tells you which apps can be safely removed... plus if you want them back you can directly download and install them using the same app.
Original thread here.

I see what you did there! Thanx!
Edit:
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I use root uninstaller from the play store on my suoercharged ICS, 2 simple clicks and its gone
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DjDexter5GHz said:
I have seen some people have managed to removed built in applications (after rooting phone). I would like to do it too on my xperia Arc s so does anyone how to do it? Thanx in advance...
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My Bad. But Root Explorer is best.

There is a new file manager out there called solid explorer, in Landscape mode you can 2 directory lists, and can just about do anything root explorer can do too.
Its worth a try anyhow as I couldn't get into root explorer.. me too noob

[Q]How to remove bloatware?

I have unlocked bootloader, rooted, and i am running simonssense 3.5 v2. It comes pre loaded with a2sdgui but im not sure how i can remove all the apps i dont want. Can anyone help me with this? And can someone tell me how to remove my original stock rom? Its taking up WAY too much space.
Thanks
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You can use Link2SD to remove any apps you don't want, and link the ones you want to keep to your SD card, so they take up less space. Also, you can't remove a ROM, since that would make your phone useless. You can, however, flash a different ROM, the process for which has been described countless times on about fifty million threads and forums, and a guide for which is located in the index (you could use the guide for installing CM7, for example, to install any ROM you would like to, the process is identical for most ROMs). Also, a thread on what apps you can safely remove.

To get rid of the apps that you can't delete in the application settings you need to use a file manager like es file manager, astro or root explore, go to system/app and delete the apps you do not want, just becareful of what you delete you do not want to delete an apk that your system needs. Hope this helps
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[Q] Removing Bloatware without Flashing new Rom?

Is it possible to remove the bloatware apps on a HOX without having to flash a new Rom? I can deal with rooting my phone but the rom business is confusing and id rather keep Sense but get rid of the pointless apps if thats possible
Thanks, apologies if this has been covered before.

Here's what we're going to do.
Root your device.
Get "Root Explorer" or any other file explorer with root capabilities.
Mount R/O.
Go to "system ->app" and remove what you like.
Keep in mind that there are some system apps that shouldn't be removed though!

D3VICE said:
Here's what we're going to do.
Root your device.
Get "Root Explorer" or any other file explorer with root capabilities.
Mount R/O.
Go to "system ->app" and remove what you like.
Keep in mind that there are some system apps that shouldn't be removed though!
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Thanks, will do.
Is it easy to upgrade rom, say when KLP is released?

You must make a nandroid backup directly after flashing the custom recovery. You need it to get back to full stock to be able to have official updates.
If you want to delete system apps i would like to recommend titanium backup.....you can uninstall and re-install system apps.

Removing Bloatware
Try an app called "Root App Delete". I tested it by removing one piece of bloatware and seems to work very well (you must be rooted).
Being over cautious I have disabled (rather than deleted) all other bloatware for 2 weeks now just to be sure all is ok to delete.

yes it is possible
captaincrayola said:
Is it possible to remove the bloatware apps on a HOX without having to flash a new Rom? I can deal with rooting my phone but the rom business is confusing and id rather keep Sense but get rid of the pointless apps if thats possible
Thanks, apologies if this has been covered before.
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There are many apps listed
you can try sd maid, rom toolbox, root uninstall,

See you have many options now

Thanks for your replies, can you not get OTA updates when you're rooted even if you stick with stock Rom then?

Yes you can but you have to leave the rom itself 100% stock (no removing of system apps) and you have to reflash the stock recovery after applying the root because you root the rom via a custom recovery.....i dont know exactly if a tool can root the rom without a custom recovery.....
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Bloatware Removal HELP

Guys i need help needed to remove bloatware...
As far i understand BLOATWARE are system apps...
I want to delete Sony Music etc, etc, etc...
I followed this thread to deodex and remove bloatware..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2535429
DEODEX was successful.. The installation of DEBLOAT was also successful
However I dont know which is the right app or right method to remove BLOATWARE..
On google play i found this..
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.lukemovement.bloatwarefreezer.free&hl=en
But that would just freeze that app...
I understand freezing is better than uninstalling !
And also I have already installed Greenify.. So is there a necessity now to uninstall BLOATWARE apps..
In apps menu if i select Uninstall, I get an option to delete only downloaded apps, I cannot uninstall system apps from there

FIXED: Went to Settings > Apps > All > Clicked on the APP name > Selected Disable

I just delete the .apk and .odex files from /system/app. Just be careful what you delete.
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Or you can use Titanium Backup. I used it to uninstall stuff from my wife's device.
Don't remember what all apps were removed. I can look up and tell you if it is needed.
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Better install root explorer,
Explore the system/app and carefully select the apps you wanna remove.
P.s - unlocked bootloader and full root is required.

kaustubh.rockstar said:
Better install root explorer,
Explore the system/app and carefully select the apps you wanna remove.
P.s - unlocked bootloader and full root is required.
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Why would an unlocked bootloader be required?
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Antrikos48 said:
Why would an unlocked bootloader be required?
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Well, it's just a recommendation to have unlocked bootloader with full root.