Apps Safe to Remove on Samsung Galaxy S3 (Sprint Version, Stock Rooted) - Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III

I like to run stock rooted, so here is a list of the apps that I have stripped from my stock rooted Samsung Galaxy S3 (Sprint version); my goal is always to run only the services that I use, and get rid of the rest. I don't use social networking apps integration (Facebook, Twitter, etc.), VPN/Enterprise aspects, motion features, voice features, integrated weather clients or news clients, Bluetooth sharing or NFC stuff (bumping), Kies, Google Wallet, most widgets, etc.
What I DO use on my S3 with this stripped-down stock arrangement:
Bluetooth streaming audio (A2DP) and hands free phone (HFP) to the stereo in my car, sharing of pics/messaging through email, text & MMS, all photo & video functions (including editing), my gmail account using the stock email client (I'm not a fan of the stock Gmail app.) and I use the stock Exchange email as well for my work email account. I use WiFi on my home network, at work, and on the go when available. I use the stock clock for alarms, etc. I remove the stock calculator and replace it with RealCalc. I remove the stock Samsung & Swype keyboards after installing and switching to Smart Keyboard Pro. I use WiFi tethering to tether my laptop when I'm away. I remove the stock browser & install a 3rd party browser. I use a paid version of Documents to Go to replace Polaris Viewer for PDFs, Excel, Word, etc. Other than this, there's not much else I need!
Keep in mind that I remove ALL of these apps AT THE SAME TIME using Titanium Backup; I go down the list, wipe data on each, then delete the APK & Odex of each...some of them are dependent on each other, so if you remove only a portion of them, your results may vary...
Anyways, here are the apps that I have safely stripped without incident using Titanium Backup: (Note: Be sure to clear data of app prior to removal, and ALWAYS make a recovery backup of your ROM prior to stripping apps, and I would also suggest making a copy of the System/App folder and placing in on your SD card in case you want to add any apps back to the phone individually after stripping...and use Titanium Backup to make a batch backup of all system app data as well. If you need help with adding system apps back, just give me a shout!)
**LIST UPDATED 11/30/12 AND APPLIES TO LATEST OTA STOCK UPDATE TO 4.1.1**
Apps Stripped from Stock Rooted Sprint Galaxy S3 (4.1.1-L710VPBLJ7)
AllShare Cast 1.0
AllShare Play 1.0.1983
AllShare Service 1.0.0
AVrcpServiceSamsung 4.1.1-L710VPBLJ7
Bluetooth share 4.1.1-L710VPBLJ7
Bubbles 1.0
Calculator 1.0
Calendar widget 1.0
CapabilityManagerService 2.4.0 (Popups when headphone jack used)
ChatON 1.10.4
ChocoEukor 1.0
Clock (digital) 1.0
Clock (digital) 1.0
Clock (funky) 1.0
Clock (modern) 1.0
com.samsung.app.playreadyui 1.0.0
com.samsung.InputEventApp 1.0.0
com.sec.android.app.wfdbroker 1.0.0
Deep sea 1.0
DirectShareManager 2.0.3
Downloads 4.1.1-L710VPBLJ7 **There are two APKs with this name; only remove the one that is a GUI for the browser's downloading. If you are unclear which is which, leave both installed**
DRM Protected Content Storage 4.1.1-L710VPBLJ7
Dual clock (analog) 1.0
Dual clock (digital) 1.0
Dual clock (digital) 1.0
Enterprise SysScope Service 4.1.1-L710VPBLJ7
Enterprise VPS Services 4.1.1-L710VPBLJ7
Enterprise Permissions 1.0
Face Unlock 4.1.1-438695
Favorite apps 1.0
Favorite Contacts 1.1
Flipboard 1.9.6
FWUpgrade 1.2.0 (Upgrade client for AllShare app)
Game Hub 2.1.0
Gmail 4.1.2
Google Bookmarks Sync 4.1.1-438695
Google Play Books 2.5.83
Google Play Magazines 1.0
Google Play Movies & TV 2.0.21
Google Play Music 4.3.606.400990
Google Search 1.0
Google+ 3.1.1.32879387
Help 1.0
Helv Neue S 1.0
HTML Viewer 4.1.1-L710VPBLJ7
Internet 4.1.1-L710VPBLJ7 (Stock Browser)
Kies air 2.1.209281
Kies via Wi-Fi 2.0.0
Live wallpaper picker 4.1.1-L710VPBLJ7
Luminous dots 1.0
MAPServiceSamsung 4.1.1-L710VPBLJ7
Market Feedback Agent 4.1.1-438695
Media Hub 1.6.0(LI0D, 1107480)
Mobile print 1.6.1.0803
More Services 1.0
Music Hub 30.2012.10.01.22
News Daemon(EUR) 120911.01
Nfc Service 4.1.1-L710VPBLJ7
NFC Test 1.0.0
OmaDrmPopup 1.0
Phase beam 1.0
Photo wall 1.0
Picasa Uploader 1.1.40000
Pickup Tutorial 4.1.1-L710VPBLJ7
Polaris Viewer 4.1.4.1.4209.11
Remote Controls 4.30
RoseEUKor 1.0
S Memo 12.02.07.4816
S Memo 12.02.07.4816
S Suggest 3.2.47
S Voice 10.0
Search Applications Provider 41.1-L710VPBLJ7
Samsung account 1.3.019
Samsung Apps 2.8.026
Samsung Backup 1.0
Samsung Backup Provider 1.1
Samsung Browser SyncAdapter 1.0
Samsung Calendar SyncAdapter 1.0
Samsung Cloud Data Relay 1.4.10r7
Samsung Contact SyncAdapter 1.0
Samsung keyboard 1.0
Samsung Push Service 1.1.2
Samsung SMemo SyncAdapter 1.0
Samsung Syncadapters 2.1.5
Samsung TTS
SamsungAppsUNA2 2.0.35
SASlideShow 1.0
Setup Wizard 1.3
ShareShotService 1.0
SIM Toolkiet 4.1.1-L710VPBLJ7
Simple alarm clock 1.0
Smart Device Manager 3.3.2
SmartcardService 2.3.2
SNS 1.1.0
Sprint Zone 4.1.14
Stock Daemon(EUR) 120917.01
SysScope 1.1.15
Tags 1.1
Talk 4.1.1-438695
TalkBack 3.1.1_r68
Try panning 1.0
USB settings 1.0 (Kies.apk)
VPN Client 2.6.1
VpnDialogs 4.1.1-L710VPBLJ7
Wallet 1.5-R81-v4
Weather Daemon 120905.01
Weather Widget 121002.01
Weather Widget Main 120917.01
Wi-Fi Direct 1.0
Wi-Fi Direct share 1.0
Windy weather 1.0
Yahoo! Finance 120917.01
Yahoo! News 12.10.08.02
Cheers!
VegasRooted

That, my friend, is a lot of bloatware.

Bloatware Indeed...
Yes my friend, too much bloatware, for sure! Best to be rid of it. Battery life is outstanding on this phone after the strip too...(and maybe prior to it as well, I never checked because I just rooted and stripped the rom straight away.)
Cheers!
VegasRooted

Neil Fruit said:
That, my friend, is a lot of bloatware.
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less than 50% of it. basically strip key features of this phone.. NFC, wallet, etc? i'm all for bloatware removing but i wouldn't take half that stuff out. might as well buy one these:
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Bloatware
Key features for you sir, not for me...and the (short) list of what I do use my S3 for is listed in the OP, not many you could do on the ridiculous handset you chose to picture in your reply. Please re-read the OP for clarification. Have an excellent day!

VegasRooted said:
Key features for you sir, not for me...and the (short) list of what I do use my S3 for is listed in the OP, not many you could do on the ridiculous handset you chose to picture in your reply. Please re-read the OP for clarification. Have an excellent day!
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Not everyone is going to want to remove all that, but it's nice to see what you can get away with and still retain functionality.
Nice list

tft said:
less than 50% of it. basically strip key features of this phone.. NFC, wallet, etc? i'm all for bloatware removing but i wouldn't take half that stuff out. might as well buy one these:
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That should be what your rockin since you obviously can't read the op. Good **** by the way very useful.
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Thanks for this info. I have already found several things that are not important to the way I use my phone and have deleted them.
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Frostacious said:
That should be what your rockin since you obviously can't read the op. Good **** by the way very useful.
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Hahaha well played sir, well played...

davesbest said:
Thanks for this info. I have already found several things that are not important to the way I use my phone and have deleted them.
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Thank you, glad to help!

Great info.
I was doing the same thing. None at a time in fear of breaking something.
Noon question :
Is freezing the same thing without removing? (but with the option to unfreeze)
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JohnnyEpic said:
Great info.
I was doing the same thing. None at a time in fear of breaking something.
Noon question :
Is freezing the same thing without removing? (but with the option to unfreeze)
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Technically no because the files still exist in the system they're just locked away

I guess I should have asked that different. If youfreeze a apk, technically if the system runs while it is frozen you wouldn't need it? I froze some stuff and had things force close. Unfroze and it worked again. I guess I was wrong.... Or lucky... ..?
Either way, your list covers mostly what Ive already seleted to delete by freeze check... Lol
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JohnnyEpic said:
I guess I should have asked that different. If youfreeze a apk, technically if the system runs while it is frozen you wouldn't need it? I froze some stuff and had things force close. Unfroze and it worked again. I guess I was wrong.... Or lucky... ..?
Either way, your list covers mostly what Ive already seleted to delete by freeze check... Lol
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Keep in mind also that sometimes you have to remove or freeze more than one component of a system app in order to prevent force closes; for example, some system apps have multiple apk's that are dependant on each other; one apk might be the main program while a separate apk might be a watchdog process for that same program....so when one is frozen or removed, the orphaned process apk (or yet another system process) may try to look for or use the missing one, triggering a F/C.

Question...since of the .apk removable files listed above also have a .odex for, are these odex files safe to remove?
Samsung Galaxy S3 - StrongSteve Odexed Blue Rom using xda app-developers

Yes, you should remove both...Easiest way would be to use titanium backup, click on each app, clear data, then delete. That will remove the apk and it's .odex as well.
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Which ones would be to remove that are "known "to cause battery drain because start up in the background for no reason. I'm not wanting to remove everything, just what's necessary for battery. Thanks for the help if possible.

Can you count and post how many apk's you have in your /system/app folder,i have 74 apk files and everything works.
There is way more things that you can delete,i went from about 140 to 74 apk's,my battery life imroved too,i get 6hrs of screen time.

Thank you for posting this, my wife just got an SIII and I root it for her. Now I can strip it down to what she needs.
something clever goes here...

Renaming /system/bin/gsiff_daemon helped me a lot. I believe this file has something to do with facebook. It is known to cause high battery drain.

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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:
All tested and give no fc but some functionality lost
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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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[Q] T-Mob Bloatware Removal

Anyone figure out how to remove the T-Mobile Hotspot app? I used Titanium to remove pretty much every other crApps but can't seem to isolate that stupid app. I'm rooted and waiting for more custom ROMs, but would love to get rid of the needless bloat in the meantime. Also... Is there any other hidden apps (Carrier IQ, etc) that I could remove? How do we do it?
Check the development section. It should solve your problem
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Yep. I did. Didn't see it there after searching so figure I'd post the question here since it's not really development related.
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twosixths said:
Anyone figure out how to remove the T-Mobile Hotspot app? I used Titanium to remove pretty much every other crApps but can't seem to isolate that stupid app. I'm rooted and waiting for more custom ROMs, but would love to get rid of the needless bloat in the meantime. Also... Is there any other hidden apps (Carrier IQ, etc) that I could remove? How do we do it?
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Searched and searched but can't find a list of bloatware that are safe to uninstall using Titanium. If you happen to find one please share.
Thanks in advance.
Download and flash the ashman aroma installer by Mr robinson. It's a bloat remover tool. Last I checked it was in the themes and apps section
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this is from the international forums.. use with caution!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1667140
These are the ones I've disabled so far thru the stock applications manager..
Allshare controller
Allshare play
Amazon
Bonus apps
Chaton
Email
Exchange services
Game hub
Google play books
Google play movies
Google play music
Google plus
Kies air
Media hub
Mobile life contacts
Music hub
S suggest
S voice
Samsung account
Samsung apps
Samsung backup provider
Samsung cloud data relay
Samsung cloud syncadapters
Tmobile name id
Tmobile tv
Yahoo finance
Yahoo news
paul.p said:
These are the ones I've disabled so far thru the stock applications manager..
Allshare controller
Allshare play
Amazon
Bonus apps
Chaton
Email
Exchange services
Game hub
Google play books
Google play movies
Google play music
Google plus
Kies air
Media hub
Mobile life contacts
Music hub
S suggest
S voice
Samsung account
Samsung apps
Samsung backup provider
Samsung cloud data relay
Samsung cloud syncadapters
Tmobile name id
Tmobile tv
Talk
Talkback
Yahoo finance
Yahoo news
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same ones i have uninstalled via titanium.. i cannot seem to find the t mobile hot spot app to uninstall..
and also i did not uninstall exchange services, i see that you have disabled it, does it cause any problems? because i always see it running in my services, didn't know if it is anything important.
Crisisx1 said:
same ones i have uninstalled via titanium.. i cannot seem to find the t mobile hot spot app to uninstall..
and also i did not uninstall exchange services, i see that you have disabled it, does it cause any problems? because i always see it running in my services, didn't know if it is anything important.
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I've had it off for over a week now and no problem I can see.
paul.p said:
These are the ones I've disabled so far thru the stock applications manager..
Allshare controller
Allshare play
Amazon
Bonus apps
Chaton
Email
Exchange services
Game hub
Google play books
Google play movies
Google play music
Google plus
Kies air
Media hub
Mobile life contacts
Music hub
S suggest
S voice
Samsung account
Samsung apps
Samsung backup provider
Samsung cloud data relay
Samsung cloud syncadapters
Tmobile name id
Tmobile tv
Yahoo finance
Yahoo news
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Can you share how to do it on non-root phone? thx
DandroidT said:
Can you share how to do it on non-root phone? thx
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On a non-rooted phone, you can only disable from the Application Manager. To remove from your phone completely, you have to root it first.
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ikhtiaralam said:
On a non-rooted phone, you can only disable from the Application Manager. To remove from your phone completely, you have to root it first.
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but when I go to Setting->Application Manager->ChatON (as an example), I only see 2 options, Force stop and Uninstall updates. I did not see any disable option.
You have to uninstall updates before it will give you the option to disable.
Keep in mind not all system apps will have the option. But uninstall updates, and then see what it says.
check this thread for a more detailed list(also in the international forum)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1634624
Thanks for the list. I'll give it a shot.
Sent from my T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S3.
DandroidT said:
Can you share how to do it on non-root phone? thx
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I believe you have to be rooted
Does freezing with Titanium do the same as uninstalling? I'm afraid to uninstall, in case I need to go back to stock (I already deleted a couple apps, I want to be able to get my warranty if needed).
So has anyone removed the Hotspot app? I keep seeing run-arounds removing other bloatware (which does help!) but specifically, can the "T Mobile Hotspot" app be removed? What's it named and where's it located? It's the last piece of bloat I have.
Samsung backup provider
Samsung cloud data relay
Samsung cloud syncadapters
What exactly do these three items do? Can I still download movies like the Avengers? I am guessing these are similar to google backups for contacts/ calenders etc. I see them running all the time.
This works great. Used it on Wicked rom and on Domination V2.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2075993
Ok son, please put the 50 cal down nice and slow....

[Q] Safe bloat ware/apks to uninstall?

Greetings member, hope your all well...
Just downloaded the stock firemware again on the phone. Running good, and good to see my internal sd and RAM not full yet. Spent a while trying to find accurate info'/links on apks/system app/bloats etc that can be safety removed.... No such luck yet.
If any one has link/info' on safe apks/system app/bloats to remove it would be nice to know, and delete them soon..
Found this page, it's not very detailed and I reckon I would need some of the apks listed http://www.droidviews.com/list-of-b...ng-galaxy-devices-that-can-be-safely-removed/
I downloaded nobloat free yesterday, says it can move the aps to ex ds them re install later. I tried, can not re install on the apks I deleted already
Any info' on safe bloat ware removal would be great. Thanks guys n ' gals
Alex
mr_b_alex said:
Greetings member, hope your all well...
Just downloaded the stock firemware again on the phone. Running good, and good to see my internal sd and RAM not full yet. Spent a while trying to find accurate info'/links on apks/system app/bloats etc that can be safety removed.... No such luck yet.
If any one has link/info' on safe apks/system app/bloats to remove it would be nice to know, and delete them soon..
Found this page, it's not very detailed and I reckon I would need some of the apks listed http://www.droidviews.com/list-of-b...ng-galaxy-devices-that-can-be-safely-removed/
I downloaded nobloat free yesterday, says it can move the aps to ex ds them re install later. I tried, can not re install on the apks I deleted already
Any info' on safe bloat ware removal would be great. Thanks guys n ' gals
Alex
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Here is a list of apps that can be removed.. But Understand what you are doing:
Active applications
AllShare Play
AllShare Service
Best Face
Bluetooth Test 1.0
Bubbles 1.0
ChatON
Chrome
Clock (Digital)
Clock (Modern)
Deep Sea 1.0
DirectConnectManager
Dual Clock (Analogue)
Dual Clock (Digital)
Email 4.0
Exchange Service
Face Unlock
Favorite Apps
Flash Annotate
Flash AnnotateSvc
Game Hub
Google Play Magazine
Google Play Music
Google+
Group Play
Help 1.0
Kies Via Wi-Fi
Live Wallpaper
Luminous dots 1.0
Mobile Print
Mobile Tracker
Music FX 1.4
Nearby Devices
PageBuddyNotiSvc 1.0
Phase Beam 1.0
Photo wall
Picasa Uploader
Pickup Tutorial
Polaris Viewer
S Memo
S Note Provider
S Planner Widget
S Suggest
S Voice
Samsung account
Samsung Apps
Samsung Browser
Samsung Calendar
Samsung Cloud
Samsung Contact
Samsung Push Services
Samsung Setup Wizard
Samsung Snote SyncAdapter
Samsung Syncadapters
Samsung TTS
SamsungAppsUNA2
SASlideShow 1.0
Simple Alarm Clock
SNS
Talk
Talkback
Task provider
Trim 38.6
User manual
Weather Daemon
Weather Widget
Weather Widget Main
Windy Weather
Wlan Test
Yahoo Finance
Yahoo News
You can use Root Uninstaller, for removing bloatwares, it will automatically the copy of APK which you are uninstalling.Hope your phone is rooted, as rooting is essential to remove bloatwares/system apps
Hey DMJoh, thanks for the info'
I had on mine also (first in list) acu weather widget apk and also acu weather something, there the first to go, reckon chat on will become chat OFF very soon
Weather Daemon (0.06%)- Battery Stats Plus
battery.rootuninstaller.com/app?pkg=com.sec.android.daemonapp.ap...
Weather Daemon battery usage stats on Android devices: 0.06% ... Battery Statistic on Android-powered Device Report (update 21 March 2013)
(This one gone to weatherdemon)
Please note for s3 prob' still relevant.Looks good info'
http://www.downloads.galaxyunlocker...e-Samsung-Galaxy-S3-S2-GalaxyUnlocker.com.pdf
Okay Cool.. So what are you trying to say? Anyways, everything is fine i hope, Bro!
DMJoh said:
Okay Cool.. So what are you trying to say? Anyways, everything is fine i hope, Bro!
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Just mean't the info' is about the weather demon apk, saw a few bits on google about the battery consumption on it, that's all. Was a 'lazy' cut n paste..
Hey DMJoh, I have deleted the windy weather apk amonst others apks, though can see the apk for deleting the stockwall live and the news wall live paper. Know where these 2 apk are 'hidden' by any chance? There not on any root uninstaller list.
Thanks for any info',
Alex
mr_b_alex said:
Just mean't the info' is about the weather demon apk, saw a few bits on google about the battery consumption on it, that's all. Was a 'lazy' cut n paste..
Hey DMJoh, I have deleted the windy weather apk amonst others apks, though can see the apk for deleting the stockwall live and the news wall live paper. Know where these 2 apk are 'hidden' by any chance? There not on any root uninstaller list.
Thanks for any info',
Alex
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You can use any Root File Explorer apps, i personally prefer Xplore, but it depends on your mindset.. Okay, whatever, see you can find these apks in /Root/system/app. If it is there, just simply delete it. If you want a backup copy move it to some other location, say External SD.
But understand removing live wallpaper picker may sometime creates FC. But am not sure about that, see to it.
DMJoh said:
You can use any Root File Explorer apps, i personally prefer Xplore, but it depends on your mindset.. Okay, whatever, see you can find these apks in /Root/system/app. If it is there, just simply delete it. If you want a backup copy move it to some other location, say External SD.
But understand removing live wallpaper picker may sometime creates FC. But am not sure about that, see to it.
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Thanks, xplore is good, now deleted the ES file explore ap'... Using Xplore, have ticked see hidden files box, though still can't find that sneaky apk stockwall live and the news wall live paper apk? Ar well,no worries
Cheers
mr_b_alex said:
Thanks, xplore is good, now deleted the ES file explore ap'... Using Xplore, have ticked see hidden files box, though still can't find that sneaky apk stockwall live and the news wall live paper apk? Ar well,no worries
Cheers
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I think the apk is livewallpaper picker something like that, am not sure, search a bit in dat folder.. Also see /Root/system/priv-app. But you should be careful deleting files in that folder. Sorry i cant exactly remember the name of those apks, am not on stock now!
There is an apk called SecWallpaperChooser.apk, its the app which chooses wallpaper, not live walls, so dont delete it,
You need superuser access that you can enable in Configuration menu of Xplore.
DMJoh said:
I think the apk is livewallpaper picker something like that, am not sure, search a bit in dat folder.. Also see /Root/system/priv-app. But you should be careful deleting files in that folder. Sorry i cant exactly remember the name of those apks, am not on stock now!
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OK cool thanks for the intel':good:.Will have a look. Think I will not delete anything I am not sure of, after last week deleting the actually live wall paper, all good now though, reflashed stock firmware
DMJoh said:
I think the apk is livewallpaper picker something like that, am not sure, search a bit in dat folder.. Also see /Root/system/priv-app. But you should be careful deleting files in that folder. Sorry i cant exactly remember the name of those apks, am not on stock now!
There is an apk called SecWallpaperChooser.apk, its the app which chooses wallpaper, not live walls, so dont delete it,
You need superuser access that you can enable in Configuration menu of Xplore.
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Cool, thanks alot for your info' again

Debloating

Would those of you who have already deleted all the Samsung sh** mind sharing what all you've deleted with no ill affects? I would love to be able to eliminate everything I didn't choose to install. And are you guys are just freezing or deleting?
Thanks y'all!
I would also like to know this. If we could get a professional who knows what they're doing to direct us? There must be a million threads on freezing apps, but they're all for different devices it seems. I've frozen some stuff but it hasn't appeared to do much and there's so many apps.
System App Remover (root) is excellent for this.
This is excellent free app for debloating. It tells you what can be safely removed and what should be left alone and allows for batch uninstall.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jumobile.manager.systemapp
mitchellvii said:
This is excellent free app for debloating. It tells you what can be safely removed and what should be left alone and allows for batch uninstall.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jumobile.manager.systemapp
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Does this have any advantages over using Titanium?
mitchellvii said:
This is excellent free app for debloating. It tells you what can be safely removed and what should be left alone and allows for batch uninstall.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jumobile.manager.systemapp
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Thanks for replying and the app recommendation, but looking at it, I can see that it's not exactly what I'm looking for. It says Knox is a key system resource so it's basically listening to how samsung flagged its apps "You gotta keep this! You just gotta!". A user made list would be awesome, even if it was just from a very similar tablet. I can't seem to find anything recent and therefore relevant.
Sythrix said:
Thanks for replying and the app recommendation, but looking at it, I can see that it's not exactly what I'm looking for. It says Knox is a key system resource so it's basically listening to how samsung flagged its apps "You gotta keep this! You just gotta!". A user made list would be awesome, even if it was just from a very similar tablet. I can't seem to find anything recent and therefore relevant.
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Agreed. Yeah, I was hoping one of the people who said they had debloated their tab s would chime in with exactly what they deleted.
List of Disabled Apps
Screw it. I'm gonna post everything I've frozen with no ill effects (so far). I will update when and if the "ah hah!" or "Oh ****, please god no!" moments occur.
Disclaimer: I am NOT responsible for anything you do to your tablet. If you choose to follow the same course then you do so at your own risk. I am not very experienced and my definition of "seems safe" may be completely in error.
That out of the way, feel free to follow along, or tell me how grave an error I've made. At this point I am only freezing apps, not uninstalling them.
"Seems safe to disable" list, color coded according to Titanium Backup Pro:
ALLShare Cast Dongle S/W Update 1.2.3717 (might be different version as it says "updated")
AllShare ControlShare Service 1.0.0
AllShare FileShare Service 2.1
ANT HAL Service 3.0.0
ANT Radio Service 04.02.00
ANT+ Plugins 2.2.0
Backup 3.6.2
BlurbCheckout 1.0 (Build 204)
Business card recognition 4.5.1.0
Businessweek+ 1.3
ChocoEUKor 1.0
Cisco WebEx Meetings 4.5.2
ClipboardSaveService 1.0
Cloud Print 0.9.10
com.monotype.androud.font.cooljazz 1.0
com.monotype.androud.font.rosemary 1.0
com.sec.android.SamsungDrmProvider 4.4.2-T700XXU1ANF7
com.sec.enterprise.knox.attestation 1.0.1
Dropbox 2.3.12.22
DropboxOOBE 1.0
EpsonPrintService 1.0.0
Evernote 5.8.5 (might be different version as it says "updated")
Flipboard 2.2.9
Google Play Books 3.1.49
Google Play Games 1.6.07 (1129543-36) (might be different version as it says "updated")
Google Play Movies & TV 3.2.25 (might be different version as it says "updated")
Google Play Music 5.5.15140.1185867
Google Play Newstand 3.2.1
Google+ 4.4.3.69327528 (might be different version as it says "updated")
Hancom Office (Everything) (Theres like 7 apps for this, froze em all)
Hangouts 2.1.100(1151589-30)
HP Print Service Plugin 1.0.29
Kid Mode 4.9.8
KidsMode 1.0.02
KLMS Agent 2.3.164
KNOX 2.0.0
KNOX Notification Manager 2.0
KNOX SetupWizardClient 2.0.0
Launcher 1.0 (I'm using NovaLauncher, so obviously I don't think you should disable this is you're on stock)
MagazineWidget 1.0
Milk 1.1.180004
My Magazine 2.0.0
My Magazine - Here & Now 1.3.0
Nearby devices 2.1
Nearby Service 2.1
New registration 1.0.11
NYTimes 3.8.3
PageBuddyNotiSvc 1.0
Papergarden 1.00.140612.08
Papergarden widget 1.00.140611.04
Personal Page Service 1.0
Phase beam 1.0
Phone 4.4.2-T700XXU1ANF7 (VOICEMAIL)
Photo Screensavers 4.4.2-T700XXU1ANF7
Picasa Uploader 1.3.242047
Quick Briefing 140326.01
Quick connect 1.1
Quick Connect Interaction Service 1.0
Remote PC 1.0.0.167
S Finder 1.0
S Voice 11.4.0.3
Safety Information 1.0
Samsung Account 1.5.0392
Samsung Apps 14051904.70.035.0
Samsung Billing 2.00.32
Samsung Calendar SyncAdapter 1.3
Samsung Camera Filter 1.0 (Might want to keep on for camera? I don't use tablet cameras.)
Samsung Cloud Data Relay 3.04.009
Samsung Cloud Quota 1.5.02
Samsung Contact SyncAdapter 1.3
Samsung Content Agent 1.0
Samsung GALAXY Apps Widget 8.00.016
Samsung Print Service Plugin 1.4.140515
Samsung Push Service 1.2.8.5
Samsung SBrowser SyncAdapter 1.3
Samsung setup wizard 1.0
Samsung SNote3 SyncAdapter 1.0.1
Samsung Syncadapters 5.2.2
Samsung text-to-speech engine 1.0
SamsungSans 1.0
SapaMonitor S professional audio monitor 1.0.0
Screen Mirroring 1.0
Screen Saver 1.0.2
Screen write 0.8.6 (Possibly has something to do with taking screenshots? Contact @samisama for more info)
Share music 2.2.0
Share video 1.1
Shot & more 2.0.1.18
SideSync 3.0.3.0.5.7
SideSyncPlayer 3.0.0.500182
SideSyncSource 3.0.0.500183
Software update 3.140441
Software update 3.19.140511
Studio 1.0.22
TalkBack 3.5.1
TouchWiz home 4.4.2-T700XXU1ANF7 ((I'm using NovaLauncher, might be important for stock touchwiz?)
Travel wallpaper 1.0
Trim 119.8.ms_hw
Wi-Fi Direct 2.1
Wi-Fi Direct share 2.1
*UPDATE 00:03 7/6/2014
Froze the following with no repercussions (yet):
Active applications 1.0.0 (It's important you freeze the one with 2 zeros, as the other will cause the Task Manager to fail. The one you freeze had a green circle with a 3 for an icon)
Bubbles 1.0 (Bubbles? We don't need bubbles...yet...)
com.android.providers.partnerbookmarks 4.4.2-T700XXU1ANF7
com.sec.android.app.wfdbroker 1.0.0 (Think this has to do with WiFi Direct. Again if you use anything in this list, then DON'T freeze it.)
DSMForwarding 4.4.2-T700XXU1ANF7 (Spen functionality?)
DSMLawmo 4.4.2-T700XXU1ANF7 (Spen functionality?)
Help 1.0 (Everyone should know when they need this)
HTML Viewer 4.4.2-T700XXU1ANF7
Mobile print 4.0 (I don't print from my tablet. Another one of those things you should think about before freezing.)
MobilePrintSvc_CUPS_ 1.0 (more printing stuff, see above)
MobilePrintSvc_CUPS_Backend 20130513
Print Spooler 1
ringtonebackup 4.4.2-T700XXU1ANF7
WFDS Print Service Plugin 1.0.1
That's it for now, let me know if a catastrophic failure occurs on your end.*
*UPDATE 11:25 7/7/2014
Froze the following:
Adapt sound 1.0 (From what I understand, this adapts the sound profile to your environment. but I havent found an actual app to use for it, so I disabled it.)
Basic Daydreams 4.4.2-T700XXU1ANF7 (Do you let your tablet daydream? Yes? Then don't turn this off I guess. I work my tablet to the bone and don't tolerate daydreaming)
Camera Test 1.0
com.android.sharedstoragebackup 4.4.2-T700XXU1ANF7 (No idea what this does)
com.samsung.adround.app.watchmanagerstub 14.04.14 (Has to do with Galaxy Gear?)
com.samsung.android.sdk.spenv10 3.0.101 (Looks like an app for the S pen, which none of us have...)
com.sec.android.app.FlashBarService 1.0 (READ THIS!!! Disabling this app will net you HUGE performance benefits. However, you will lose split screen functionality. I think these tablets are too small for split screen, but you might use it. Do as you will.)
com.sec.android.app.minimode.res 4.4.2-T700XXU1ANF7 (???)
ELM Agent 14132
Enterprise Sim Pin Service 4.4.2-T700XXU1ANF7
Enterprise VPN Services 1.3 (Don't disable if you use VPN?)
Exchange services 4.4.2.0100
Filter Installer 1.0 (From what I understand, The Filter applications are extraneous as Google Play now performs the same functions.)
Filter Manager 1.0
FilterProvider 1.0
PickupTutorial 4.4.2-T700XXU1ANF7
VpnDialogs 4.4.2-T700XXU1ANF7 (Might be important for VPN.)
Weather 140603.02 (Self explanatory.)
You stand to gain the most by disabling the FlashBarService and therefore losing split screen. Update me with any issues.*
*UPDATE 7/24/2014
This latest update brings with it an issue (maybe it was like that before this update? Just noticed it.) The stock regular internet browser has stopped working. I could give less than a flying f**k, but you might enjoy using in.
Froze the following:
Backup 3.6.2
com.android.backupconfirm 4.4.2-T700XXU1ANF7
Context Service 2.0.3 (Will cause the stock browser to FC)
DeviceTest 1.0
Gallery 4.4.2-T700XXU1ANF7 (This will cause controversy, but it was set to run all the time. I tried figuring out how to disable it from automatically running to no avail. I actually re-enabled Google+ to get the Photos app back, because it doesn't run constantly. Will look for a better alternative later.)
SmartcardManager 1.7
SmartcardService 3.1.0
Unified Daemon 140423.01 (Disables the location functionality of the stock Weather app)
Re-enabled:
Google+ 4.4.3.69327528 (See above for explanation.)
That's it for now. My tablet is really flying. Even the notification bar does not cause a stutter anymore, and chrome seems faster yet. Really starting to love this tablet *
EDIT 09/16/2015: Thanks to @stwum for confirming Context Service 2.0.3 is the cause of FC for the stock browser, and @stwum and @samisama both for the weather info on Unified Daemon 140423.01.
I can only personally confirm the settings for the KitKat version of the software (I no longer own this tablet), Anyone who has LP on theirs is welcome to take this list and give it an overhaul if they feel up to it. Thanks all.
Anything in this list that might not make sense to you, or if you use that app, then obviously don't freeze it. Let me know if you have anything to add or inform me of what I really should turn back on.
Sythrix said:
Screw it. I'm gonna post everything I've frozen with no ill effects (so far). I will update when and if the "ah hah!" or "Oh ****, please god no!" moments occur.
Disclaimer: I am NOT responsible for anything you do to your tablet. If you choose to follow the same course then you do so at your own risk. I am not very experienced and my definition of "seems safe" may be completely in error.
That out of the way, feel free to follow along, or tell me how grave an error I've made. At this point I am only freezing apps, not uninstalling them.
"Seems safe to disable" list, color coded according to Titanium Backup Pro:
ALLShare Cast Dongle S/W Update 1.2.3717 (might be different version as it says "updated")
AllShare ControlShare Service 1.0.0
AllShare FileShare Service 2.1
ANT HAL Service 3.0.0
ANT Radio Service 04.02.00
ANT+ Plugins 2.2.0
Backup 3.6.2
BlurbCheckout 1.0 (Build 204)
Business card recognition 4.5.1.0
Businessweek+ 1.3
ChocoEUKor 1.0
Cisco WebEx Meetings 4.5.2
ClipboardSaveService 1.0
Cloud Print 0.9.10
com.monotype.androud.font.cooljazz 1.0
com.monotype.androud.font.rosemary 1.0
com.sec.android.SamsungDrmProvider 4.4.2-T700XXU1ANF7
com.sec.enterprise.knox.attestation 1.0.1
Dropbox 2.3.12.22
DropboxOOBE 1.0
EpsonPrintService 1.0.0
Evernote 5.8.5 (might be different version as it says "updated")
Flipboard 2.2.9
Google Play Books 3.1.49
Google Play Games 1.6.07 (1129543-36) (might be different version as it says "updated")
Google Play Movies & TV 3.2.25 (might be different version as it says "updated")
Google Play Music 5.5.15140.1185867
Google Play Newstand 3.2.1
Google+ 4.4.3.69327528 (might be different version as it says "updated")
Hancome Office (Everything) (Theres like 7 apps for this, froze em all)
Hangouts 2.1.100(1151589-30)
HP Print Service Plugin 1.0.29
Kid Mode 4.9.8
KidsMode 1.0.02
KLMS Agent 2.3.164
KNOX 2.0.0
KNOX Notification Manager 2.0
KNOX SetupWizardClient 2.0.0
Launcher 1.0 (I'm using NovaLauncher, so obviously I don't think you should disable this is you're on stock)
MagazineWidget 1.0
Milk 1.1.180004
My Magazine 2.0.0
My Magazine - Here & Now 1.3.0
Nearby devices 2.1
Nearby Service 2.1
New registration 1.0.11
NYTimes 3.8.3
PageBuddyNotiSvc 1.0
Papergarden 1.00.140612.08
Papergarden widget 1.00.140611.04
Personal Page Service 1.0
Phase beam 1.0
Phone 4.4.2-T700XXU1ANF7 (VOICEMAIL)
Photo Screensavers 4.4.2-T700XXU1ANF7
Picasa Uploader 1.3.242047
Quick Briefing 140326.01
Quick connect 1.1
Quick Connect Interaction Service 1.0
Remote PC 1.0.0.167
S Finder 1.0
S Voice 11.4.0.3
Safety Information 1.0
Samsung Account 1.5.0392
Samsung Apps 14051904.70.035.0
Samsung Billing 2.00.32
Samsung Calendar SyncAdapter 1.3
Samsung Camera Filter 1.0 (Might want to keep on for camera? I don't use tablet cameras.)
Samsung Cloud Data Relay 3.04.009
Samsung Cloud Quota 1.5.02
Samsung Contact SyncAdapter 1.3
Samsung Content Agent 1.0
Samsung GALAXY Apps Widget 8.00.016
Samsung Print Service Plugin 1.4.140515
Samsung Push Service 1.2.8.5
Samsung SBrowser SyncAdapter 1.3
Samsung setup wizard 1.0
Samsung SNote3 SyncAdapter 1.0.1
Samsung Syncadapters 5.2.2
Samsung text-to-speech engine 1.0
SamsungSans 1.0
SapaMonitor S professional audio monitor 1.0.0
Screen Mirroring 1.0
Screen Saver 1.0.2
Screen write 0.8.6
Share music 2.2.0
Share video 1.1
Shot & more 2.0.1.18
SideSync 3.0.3.0.5.7
SideSyncPlayer 3.0.0.500182
SideSyncSource 3.0.0.500183
Software update 3.140441
Software update 3.19.140511
Studo 1.0.22
TalkBack 3.5.1
TouchWiz home 4.4.2-T700XXU1ANF7 ((I'm using NovaLauncher, might be important for stock touchwiz?)
Travel wallpaper 1.0
Trim 119.8.ms_hw
Wi-Fi Direct 2.1
Wi-Fi Direct share 2.1
Anything in this list that might not make sense to you or if you use that app, obviously don't freeze it. Let me know if you have anything to add or inform me of what I really should turn back on.
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Awesome! I wonder, is there any functional difference between the frigid and deletement treatment?
Sythrix, how's it running? Did you notice an appreciable difference?
gsxrfl1k6 said:
Awesome! I wonder, is there any functional difference between the frigid and deletement treatment.
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Freezing removes them from active RAM the same way deleting does(so you get all performance and battery benefits) . Deleting will free up storage space as freezing does not. Only benefit is more storage space it would seem. A good reason though. However, don't delete anything til you're sure you don't need it.
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gsxrfl1k6 said:
Sythrix, how's it running? Did you notice an appreciable difference?
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It seems faster, but I don't think TouchWiz will ever be completely "smooth".
More RAM available, although not as much as I expected. Will have to keep at it.
Sythrix said:
Freezing removes them from active RAM the same way deleting does(so you get all performance and battery benefits) . Deleting will free up storage space as freezing does not. Only benefit is more storage space it would seem. A good reason though. However, don't delete anything til you're sure you don't need it.
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It seems faster, but I don't think TouchWiz will ever be completely "smooth".
More RAM available, although not as much as I expected. Will have to keep at it.
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Makes perfect sense. Thanks for the replies! Gonna start freezing away.
Just be careful removing system apps if you plan to ever updates via ota. I know most won't care to but it is worth stating.
HughesNet said:
Just be careful removing system apps if you plan to ever updates via ota. I know most won't care to but it is worth stating.
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Good point. I am not going to remove anything so I can still get OTA updates if a rom doesn't come in the foreseeable future. I did just buy a 32 Gb card so I have more storage. I also removed the restrictions on it with SDfix, so I should be set for storage.
Sythrix said:
Good point. I am not going to remove anything so I can still get OTA updates if a rom doesn't come in the foreseeable future. I did just buy a 32 Gb card so I have more storage. I also removed the restrictions on it with SDfix, so I should be set for storage.
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You can still update using Odin, no need for ota.
I updated the list a couple times. My tablet is feeling a lot smoother. Anyone else have anything to report?
Sythrix said:
I updated the list a couple times. My tablet is feeling a lot smoother. Anyone else have anything to report?
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What was your feeling about the performance of your S on a scale up to 10 before doing anything?
I ask because I have only made some changes in developer options which I enabled. Have not changed the browser or TZ interface and even before aforementioned adjustments I would give it 8.5 so not planning on doing anything else. I do my share on a tablet, I do not consider a power user by any stretch.
robertc88 said:
What was your feeling about the performance of your S on a scale up to 10 before doing anything?
I ask because I have only made some changes in developer options which I enabled. Have not changed the browser or TZ interface and even before aforementioned adjustments I would give it 8.5 so not planning on doing anything else. I do my share on a tablet, I do not consider a power user by any stretch.
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I bought the Tab S for the screen. Plain and simple. Before it, I used the LG G Pad Google Play Edition, so my perspective largely comes from that. I loved the performance of the G pad, it was really really smooth, without hiccups. The screen was a nightmare though. It was very bland looking and would randomly dim itself because it overheated incredibly fast. On top of that there were bands on the left and right side that were distracting (light bleed). I loved it at first but The Tab S was just so much better looking I went for it. Everything the G pad had going for it was in the performance. I would rate that tab a 9.5 in performance, with the ever so rare stutter in chrome and the like.
The Tab S, stock, I would rate about a 7 on performance. Sure things move along, but it doesn't ever feel smooth. Chrome was a nightmare before I followed the suggestion in this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...ing-choppy-t2800918/post53887711#post53887711
Even so, Chrome is still not as smooth as it was on my other tablet, and lag is still present. Once you've experienced a pure android environment, it's hard to go back. After disabling a bunch of stuff, particularly the FlashBarService, I would rate it about 8 - 8.5. It's still not silky smooth like my other tablet, but it's significantly better. Suffice to say the second a minimalistic ROM is released for this thing, I'm gonna be all over it. Samsung thinks it need all these special features to stand out, but most of the time they just slow their tablets down. Their hardware is good, but their software seems to forever be bloated and badly optimized.
Hi !
Thanks for sharing that list !!!
I've deleted and freezed what i don't want, but i'm getting problems with hancom office, it can't be deleted and allows freeze, but after freezing, I always get OTA update for it and it comes back, does this happen with anyone else.
kms108 said:
I've deleted and freezed what i don't want, but i'm getting problems with hancom office, it can't be deleted and allows freeze, but after freezing, I always get OTA update for it and it comes back, does this happen with anyone else.
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??? I deleted it no problem...
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Inkedadrenaline said:
??? I deleted it no problem...
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after a few hours it updates it from play store.
My tab is stock and not rooted.

[TOOL/UTILITY][AROMA] SGN3 (SM-N900x) Bloat Removal Tool [VER2.0.1][2014-07-27]

Code:
#include <std_disclaimer.h>
/*
* Your warranty is now void.
*
* I am not responsible for bricked devices, dead SD cards,
* thermonuclear war, or you getting fired because the alarm app failed. Please
* do some research if you have any concerns about features included in this kernel
* before flashing it! YOU are choosing to make these modifications, and if
* you point the finger at me for messing up your device, I will laugh at you.
*/
In an effort to learn how to correctly use Aroma, I decided to write a tool that will assist you in removing the suffocating amount of bloatware my beloved Note 3 is cursed with. It is nothing more than an Aroma script which will let you select what apps to remove, and then it removes them.
FEATURES
Removes 200+ apps considered to be bloatware.
Works with all variants of the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 (SM-N900T, SM-N9005, etc.)
Can apply the screen rotation fix, if you uninstall Samsung Hub.
Clear Dalvik cache.
...And more!
REQUIREMENTS
Samsung Galaxy Note 3 (duh?!?!)
Root
TWRP, CWM, or PhilZ Custom CWM installed.
A burning desire to strike down bloatware with the force of a thousand suns! Optional, but highly recommended!
NOTES
I strongly recommend you do a full backup before using this script.
After removing bloatware, clearing Dalvik cache would be a good idea, so they can be rebuilt at boot.
My device is a SM-N900T (T-Mobile SGN3), so obviously I can't determine what other apps another carrier has added. If you would like to list their names and filenames (including path), along with the carrier and I'd be happy to add them to the list. I have downloaded stock images from all of the different variants of the SGN3 and will determine what other apps are installed.
If I missed any apps that you would consider bloatware please let me know, and I'll add them as well!
REMOVABLE APPS
Stock Apps:
Code:
Action Memo 1
Action Memo 2
Action Memo 3
Action Memo 4
Accuweather Widget
Adapt Sound
AllShare Cast Dongle
AllShare Control Share
AllShare File Share
Alarm Widget
ANT HAL Service
ANT Radio Service
ANT+ Plugins
Backup (Samsung)
Beep'nGo (Beaming Svc)
Bloomberg+
Blurb Checkout
ChatON (Samsung)
ChocoEUKor (Fonts)
Cloud Agent
CoolEUKor (Fonts)
Digital Clock
Direct Connect Manager
Direct Share Manager
Dropbox
Dual Digital Clock
Easy Chart
Epson Print Service
Evernote
Favorite Contacts Widget
Flipboard
HP Print Service
Idea Sketch
Kids Mode Installer
Knox (BE CAREFUL!)
Mobile Print
Mobile Print Svc CUPS
Mobile Print Svc Backend
Multimedia UI Service
Music (Samsung)
Music FX (Samsung)
My Files
My Magazine
My Magazine - Here & Now
Nearby Devices (Media)
Nearby Service (Media)
Page Buddy Service
PEN.UP
Picasa Uploader
POLARIS Office
RakeIn
RoseEUKor (Fonts)
S Finder
S Health
S Health Sensor Service
S Note
S Pen SDK
S Planner
S Pro Audio Monitor
S Translator
S Voice
Samsung Account
Samsung Apps
Samsung Apps Widget
Samsung Billing
Samsung Calendar Sync
Samsung Content Agent
Samsung Group Cast
Samsung Hub
Samsung Hub Updater
Samsung Keyboard
Samsung Link
Samsung Print Service
Samsung Push Service
Samsung S Browser Sync
Samsung Setup Wizard
Samsung S Note Sync
Samsung Sync (Data)
Samsung Video
Samsung Watch ON
Samsung Watch ON Video
Samsung Sans (Fonts)
Scrapbook
Share Music
Share Video
Sketchbook
Story Album
Story Album Widget
Tags
TalkBack
Trim (Video)
Trip Advisor
Video Clips
Video Player
Voice Recorder
VPN Client
Weather Widget
WFDS Print Svc Plugin
Wi-Fi Direct (Client)
Wi-Fi Direct (Server)
Yahoo! Finance
Google Apps:
Code:
Chrome
Drive
Earth
Google+
Google Mail (GMail)
Google Play Books
Google Play Games
Google Play Movies & TV
Google Play Music
Google Play Newsstand
Google Now (Search)
Google Search Widget
Hangouts
Maps
Wallet
YouTube
AT&T (SM-N900A) Apps:
Code:
APO (Not Sure)
AT&T Code Scanner
AT&T Hot Spots
AT&T Messages
Beats Music
Digital Locker
Drive Mode
Family Map
ISIS Wallet
Lookout Security
My AT&T
Ready 2 Go
Skyfire Toolbar
Smart WiFi
Telenav
Wild Tangent
Yellow Pages Mobile
International (SM-N9005) Apps:
Code:
Interactive Tutorial
Pickup Tutorial
Polaris Viewer (PDF)
Remote Controls
User Manual
Sprint (SM-N900P) Apps:
Code:
Chameleon
Skyfire Toolbar
Sprint Android Extension
Sprint Installer
Sprint Touch
Sprint Voicemail
Swype
Voice Over WiFi
Visual Voicemail
WiFi Calling
T-Mobile (SM-N900T) Apps:
Code:
Customer Wireless
Lookout Security
T-Mobile My Account
T-Mobile Name ID
T-Mobile TV
Visual Voicemail
Verizon (SM-N900V) Apps:
Code:
Amazon App Store
Amazon Audible
Amazon IMDB
Amazon MP3
Amazon Shopping
Amazon Widget
Kindle
LTE Test
My Info Zone
My Verizon
NFL GameCenter
Slacker
Swype
Visual Voicemail
Verizon Cloud
Verizon Navigator
Verizon Tones
DOWNLOAD
Download Here!
XDA:DevDB Information
SGN3 (SM-N900x) Bloat Removal Tool, Tool/Utility for the T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 3
Contributors
crackpot
Version Information
Status: Stable
Current Stable Version: 1.1
Stable Release Date: 2014-07-11
Created 2014-07-11
Last Updated 2014-07-27
CHANGELOG
2014-07-19 Version 2.0
Added apps from AT&T (SM-N900A), International (SM-N9005), Sprint (SM-N900P), and Verizon (SM-N900V) versions of the Note 3.
Reordered the app lists, broken them down into pages of 30.
Removed fix_permissions script (it wasn't really needed with what this does).
Added option to clear Dalvik cache and apply screen rotation fix after debloating has completed.
You can select which variant of SGN3 you have, so you won't see apps from other devices.
2014-07-13 Version 1.1
Added Beep'nGo app.
Added S Pen SDK (careful removing this one).
Added Samsung Group Cast app.
Fixed number error in updater-script.
2014-07-11 Version 1.0
Initial release!
LICENSE
Code:
The MIT License (MIT)
Copyright (c) 2014 Adam Koch aka crackpot
Permission is hereby granted, free of charge, to any person obtaining a copy
of this software and associated documentation files (the "Software"), to deal
in the Software without restriction, including without limitation the rights
to use, copy, modify, merge, publish, distribute, sublicense, and/or sell
copies of the Software, and to permit persons to whom the Software is
furnished to do so, subject to the following conditions:
The above copyright notice and this permission notice shall be included in
all copies or substantial portions of the Software.
THE SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED "AS IS", WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR
IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY,
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND NONINFRINGEMENT. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE
AUTHORS OR COPYRIGHT HOLDERS BE LIABLE FOR ANY CLAIM, DAMAGES OR OTHER
LIABILITY, WHETHER IN AN ACTION OF CONTRACT, TORT OR OTHERWISE, ARISING FROM,
OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE SOFTWARE OR THE USE OR OTHER DEALINGS IN
THE SOFTWARE.
Nice work, thanks. That said, I use Titanium to freeze things first, to see if any problems crop up or if I unexpectedly miss something.
Apps on the bloat list that I like:
- RakeIn: used by one of the pop-up pen functions. Maybe the screen capture/edit.
- Voice Recorder: a nice app
- S Health: nicely done and useful
- Samsung keyboard: one of the best
- Samsung video: solid, use it a lot (have to keep "Video Player" as well)
- T-Mobile My Account: useful for me anyway, with 5 lines
- S Note: I use this a lot. What is the pen really otherwise good for?
ytj87 said:
Nice work, thanks. That said, I use Titanium to freeze things first, to see if any problems crop up or if I unexpectedly miss something.
Apps on the bloat list that I like:
- RakeIn: used by one of the pop-up pen functions. Maybe the screen capture/edit.
- Voice Recorder: a nice app
- S Health: nicely done and useful
- Samsung keyboard: one of the best
- Samsung video: solid, use it a lot (have to keep "Video Player" as well)
- T-Mobile My Account: useful for me anyway, with 5 lines
- S Note: I use this a lot. What is the pen really otherwise good for?
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The list I've compiled are the apps that I personally remove as being bloat. You can select which apps to remove before beginning the removal process. That way you only remove the apps you want.
Good to have tool. It definitely save time, comparing to manually doing it with TB.
Thx.
I was thinking of going back to TW (I'm using SlimKat right now) but I was dreading having to deal with all the bloat. You just made up my mind.
Now do I want to go with stock TW or a ROM... hmm...
gardobus said:
I was thinking of going back to TW (I'm using SlimKat right now) but I was dreading having to deal with all the bloat. You just made up my mind.
Now do I want to go with stock TW or a ROM... hmm...
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That was the very reason I wrote this script. While I love Samsung's phones, they load them up with far too much bloat, so I figured I'd try to help out!
downloading now. lovely. will be trying on my s5 port also. does it have assert script?
"Can apply the screen rotation fix, if you uninstall Samsung Hub." I always wondered what's Samsung Hub has to do with screen rotation? Good job.
HappyPlato said:
"Can apply the screen rotation fix, if you uninstall Samsung Hub." I always wondered what's Samsung Hub has to do with screen rotation? Good job.
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it removes a lib when uninstalled via Titanium Backup required for rotation to occur.
ktetreault14 said:
it removes a lib when uninstalled via Titanium Backup required for rotation to occur.
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If you're curious it removes /system/lib/libgnustl_shared.so, which evidently breaks screen rotation.
HappyPlato said:
"Can apply the screen rotation fix, if you uninstall Samsung Hub." I always wondered what's Samsung Hub has to do with screen rotation? Good job.
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Samsung Hub shares a lib file with the system. When you uninstall Samsung Hub, it uninstalls this shared lib file. That lib file is also responsible for screen rotation
SuperSmashedBro said:
Samsung Hub shares a lib file with the system. When you uninstall Samsung Hub, it uninstalls this shared lib file. That lib file is also responsible for screen rotation
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Well said!
I've found a couple of additional apps that I neglected to add, so I'll do that and drop version 1.1 sometime later today. Also I'm going to post threads on the different variants of the SGN3 to get the carrier-specific apps added to this besides just T-Mo. If you know of any, let me know. I think I'll start by downloading ROMs from those various variants.
EDIT
I'm going to dig a little deeper and see if I can find all of the files associated with an app, so there aren't any orphaned files after removal. Also going to add Google Apps for those that prefer their Android Google-less.
Okay, as promised (though a day late, oops!) here is version 1.1. I have added 3 more apps, and fixed a numbering error in updater-script. You can grab it HERE!
Enjoy!
For the next version I am rewriting this to have pages of apps instead of one long list, to keep things more organized. I have downloaded ROMs from all of the different variants to find carrier apps that can be removed.
I hope to release version 2.0 sometime this week.
Thank you just what Ive been looking for going to give it a try
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I tried both V1.0 and V1.1. There is some scrolling problem, once you're close to bottom half. It can be difficult to select from the list, when it auto scroll all the way to bottom or top.
Great addition to my note 3. It has definitely helped me by saving a lot of manual time on titanium backup!
HappyPlato said:
I tried both V1.0 and V1.1. There is some scrolling problem, once you're close to bottom half. It can be difficult to select from the list, when it auto scroll all the way to bottom or top.
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I think it has to do with one or two things (possibly both). The first being Aroma's screen calibration, and the other being the sheer number of apps in the list. That is part of the reason I am splitting them up. So far I have 3 pages for "stock" apps, one for each carrier variant (5, I believe), and then one for google apps.

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