Remove all "phone" services - Epic 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

What's happening, guys? I had a question. I disconnected my phone a while back & have no plans to get back on Sprint anytime soon (broke college student!)
Anyway, I use my phone as a media player & for the useful apps. My phone has been freezing way too much lately, to the point where I've had to download task killers to prevent apps from launching. I never had this problem before. I blame it on the few times my phone has been dropped. I've tried the Supercharge script, but the freezing continues. I've also tried fresh installs with no luck. I'm currently on the People's ROM 2.21. I have a feeling that it's due to the fact that I'm on BML instead of my usual MTD, but I'm not sure.
So I was wondering, what "phone apps/processes" can I delete, since my phone is no longer in service?

Just because it's slow and you want to remove cellular services?
From what I understand it's you're having too much apps that runs at background automatically... Try using Autostarts to cut some of them.
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Not to be rude, but you should re-read my post.
"my phone has been freezing way too much lately, to the point where I've had to download task killers to prevent apps from launching."
After starting a couple of apps, which I know are background processes, I get on the Autokiller Memory Optimizer app (which by the way, is perfect for seeing all apps that are running, including system) & close them. It sucks to be doing it every 15 mins, though. If I forget, then the phone freezes.
I guess what I am asking for is what apps can I remove, since I don't use the actual phone anymore? (dialer, voice mail, etc.)
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Somewhere on here is a list of all the apks on the phone and what they do. A google search should pull it up.
Also, if you haven't done so already, go to the TPR OP and grab the V6 Supercharger script. It works wonders for keep memory free.
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Enfiladedrivein said:
Not to be rude, but you should re-read my post.
"my phone has been freezing way too much lately, to the point where I've had to download task killers to prevent apps from launching."
After starting a couple of apps, which I know are background processes, I get on the Autokiller Memory Optimizer app (which by the way, is perfect for seeing all apps that are running, including system) & close them. It sucks to be doing it every 15 mins, though. If I forget, then the phone freezes.
I guess what I am asking for is what apps can I remove, since I don't use the actual phone anymore? (dialer, voice mail, etc.)
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Yeah I already got it, it's that your phone lags and freezes so you wanna remove some apps INCLUDING cellular services. Yet I insist your trying Autostarts and airplane mode, this combination, if properly set (in Autostarts you can decide whether an app starts during startup, when you turn on WiFi, when you plug in, etc.), can save you a lot of CPU power and memory while keeping the potentials of the apps (not removing them because somehow you may need them)
As for really removing the apps... There are lists floating around telling which APKs can be safely deleted but they're for CM and are based on the "safety" of not losing phone service... So it's really up to you to take the risk. Nandroid backup before you experiment and everything should be fine
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So he can remove them and then reflash a ROM or Odin stock and get all those apks back instead of having to freeze and refreeze apps all the time.
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theunderhawk has a wifi only version preset to remove cellular function.

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[Q] Apps starting themselves?

Ok so I got the new EVO, jumped ship from my iphone...so far loving the evo, just waiting for the 2.2 rooting...but the question I have is I downloading the advanced task killer app, and then I kill app and running services, I will go back and check about 15 mins later, and there are apps running that I didn't even open...sprint nav, facebook, qik, network monitor, and I kill them, and then again they will be there about 30mins later, even other too...so how can you stop that?
codyh325 said:
Ok so I got the new EVO, jumped ship from my iphone...so far loving the evo, just waiting for the 2.2 rooting...but the question I have is I downloading the advanced task killer app, and then I kill app and running services, I will go back and check about 15 mins later, and there are apps running that I didn't even open...sprint nav, facebook, qik, network monitor, and I kill them, and then again they will be there about 30mins later, even other too...so how can you stop that?
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simply speaking - you can't unless you're rooted. The best thing you can do is to make sure that they're not syncing or updating. I would also recommend dumping the task killer - you're probably wasting more battery and cpu trying to keep things killed than what they would be using on thier own - and they're just going to keep coming back anyway. If they're not syncing or updating in the background, the amount of battery and cpu they're using is negligible.
edit - oh yeah, searching will give you the same info I gave you and more.
+1 about the task killer. It worked for eclair (2.1), but interferes with Froyo. I would uninstall it.
If you are concerned about battery life, try Juice Defender from the market. Works great!
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Phone gets stuck in "upload mode"

Been having a weird issue with my phone lately. I'm rooted, s-off, running stock 2.2, no custom kernel.
Lately what will happen is my phones 3G won't work for loading pages, apps, streaming video as it'll be stuck "uploading". By that I mean the upstream arrow will either stay lit or blink. I've tried to pin point an app that would be doing it with no success. It'll do it for a minute sometimes two then work normally. Seems to happen most often when I wake the phone. Any thoughts?
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Hmm, sounds like it might be some app, or service phoning home and hanging. Try using a process manager app to see if you can detect which apps and services are running when your phone is doing that. Try killing all nonessential services, then see if the condition persists. If no, then reactivate one service at a time until it does. If the problem persists after killing all nonessential services, have a look at running processes, and kill any that seem suspicious. Once you know which app, service l, or process is the offending party, try uninstalling the related app.
Hope that's helpful.
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I'll give that a try. Thanks.
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So after a few weeks of trying, killing apps or processes does nothing to stop the issue. Its very random when it happens and when it does I can do nothing that uses 3G.
Anyone else have an idea?
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Is there an app that will show what's using my network in real time? Not a stats app but actual, current usage.
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Could it be PRL and location based? Starting to get real frustrating.
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Sorry you're still having trouble
Hi Phaded,
Sorry that my suggestion yielded no positive results for you. If you've killed all non-essential services and processes, and it's still appears to be "uploading," something is definitely not right. I don't think it's PRL, but I personally don't know enough about how the radio works to say for sure.
At this point, you could try a different ROM. If you don't already have it, I recommend ROM Manager root. It's totally worth the $ and is available on Android Market. It makes trying different ROMs really easy.
Trying a new ROM would also effectively reinstall your radio, which might do the trick. Before you flash a new ROM, do a nandroid backup from recovery, and backup your apps with Titanium Backup, which is another must-have, IMO.
If all else fails, RMA? It could be hardware... A genius with this stuff I am not, but I have beaten my head against many a wall..
Good luck!
I installed Virtuous 3.1 last night and so far so good. Going to keep an eye out for the rest if the day so hopefully it is fixed.
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24 hours and no issue with it. This was a multiple time a day occurrence so safe to say it resolved itself.
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Congrats Phaded!
Welcome to the ranks of the Virtuous! Glad to hear it's resolved.
Now you've got ROM Manager, you can safely try a host of different ROMs and themes. I recommend the Revolutions theme on top of Virtuous - it's very pretty.
Best,
MaurLife
Having same "stuck in upload mode" issue
I have a non-rooted, stock G2 (from T-Mobile) running Android 2.2.
Every day, as many as twenty or thirty times per day, the phone gets stuck in "upload" mode. The data icon shows that data is uploading (or trying to) and I am unable to use any data-related services (whether tethered or on the phone itself). When it happens it can last anywhere from 10 seconds to 5 minutes. The only way I can forcibly stop it is to completely shut down the radio by toggling airplane mode off then on, forcing the phone to reacquire a data signal.
I've tried resetting the phone, deleting every app, reinserting the SIM card, and even formatting the SD card. Nothing seems to work to solve the issue.
My two main concerns are that 1) I can't reliably download apps, check mail, send pics/videos, or other data-related processes. 2) I'm concerned that if something IS uploading, it may be uploading a LOT and adding to my 5GB per month throttle-cap on T-Mobile.
I've ended every endable process, and killed or uninstalled every app possible (I can't seem to remove bloatware without rooting, which I'm not yet eager to do as this phone is less than 60 days old, and I'm otherwise happy with it as is).
Any suggestions or recent information as to why this is occurring?

[Q] The Number "0" Shown in Spare parts what does this mean??????

In the picture below you will see the number "0" in spare parts under network usage. I have searched the XDA threads and tried google and have found no answer. This "0" never use to be there before and is using a lot of data which is killing my battery. Yes I have always wiped when going to a different rom, I have even tried reinstalling my rom again and fully wiping. The rom I am currently running now is airborne 5.1 with kernel SBC for Netarchy's 4.2.2 More Aggressive CFS SBC-net-4.2.2-more-havs-cfs-v7. I also know the kernel is not a problem because when I reinstalled the rom I did not add any of my apps or nothing and nor did I flash anything else. I just let my Rom load up downloaded spare parts just to see if the "0" was there and it wasnt, but once i rebooted my phone just to make sure it was really gone, I went back into spare parts and it was there again. Now my question to you guys is how do I get rid of this problem?
0 is the process id for stuff running as root. This includes all your system apps, gmail, market, etc
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xHausx said:
0 is the process id for stuff running as root. This includes all your system apps, gmail, market, etc
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So then u saying that "0" being there is normal? And if it is suppose to be there how come every time i go to it i get a force close ?
I would like to know too, appears to be eating my network when i goto spare parts network usage
I'm going to try to remove all root rights via superuser for the time being. thanks
djxstream said:
I would like to know too, appears to be eating my network when i goto spare parts network usage
I'm going to try to remove all root rights via superuser for the time being. thanks
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same here and have you found a method that works? b/c I have still failed to figure out how to solve this problem :-/
Me three......how do you make it stop....please make it stop.lol
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I have it on mine too but it isn't as bad as yours... Are your data icons constantly lit? Mine aren't and it's not consuming any extra battery life.
freeza said:
I have it on mine too but it isn't as bad as yours... Are your data icons constantly lit? Mine aren't and it's not consuming any extra battery life.
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data icons lit? you mean like 3g, wifi, bluetooth...etc well then no there not lit i turn all of those off unless im home nd i want to download an app off the market or go on fb which is rarely

[Q] Maps starting by its own!

Hi, it's me again
I do use a taskmanager but let it close itself too when killing the tasks. Now it happens often that I see Maps running. But I don't used it for about w days! How is it that it runs by its own?
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This is normal. Some apps tend to start when you have an internet connection or after some time. This is perfectly normal and simply how Android / Sense works.
I think I had the same problem with you on one of the days.
Restart your phone and it should be fine.
iAltair said:
I think I had the same problem with you on one of the days.
Restart your phone and it should be fine.
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Even after a reboot I have Apps running and starting all by their own. I kill them with the taskmanager and one or two hours later they run again
Going on my nerves a little. Sometimes like 10 Apps are running but I never used them since last reboot. It kills the battery for no reason
If they run with connected data, is there a tool to make times when the data connection is cut off? Like the apn on off tool but with a clock to time it?
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Like I already said before, this is how Android works. Killing the apps with a task killer is pointless because they open again some time later, consuming power while doing so. You are better off without any task killers at all.
As for the switching off data, Tasker from the Market should be able to do it.
you could try clearing data/cache from google maps, locations and any other map based apps. other option is uncheck the background data or in locations option uncheck both find postion by network/gps (but not really good option). i think you must have a app with is using your location/maps and why it keeps getting started an been used. download spareparts (if you don't want to download app type *#*#4636#*#* into phone >battery history) and have a look in gps usage and network usage to find out.

DRM Protected Content Storage eating TONS of data and battery

So I've searched and searched and searched, and cannot find someone with the same issue as me. I am using GingerVillain ROM, and have recently noticed a TON of data being eaten up every day. I mean I normally would use less than 100MB per month, all of a sudden Im up to over 120MB a DAY. Doing nothing but email push! Also my battery life has just gone to nothing. Usually at around 85% as I leave work at night, now less than 40%.
Using 3G watchdog pro, Ive found out what is eating all the data. DRM protected content storage, download, download manager are all listed under an 85MB file that is downloaded every single day, sometimes twice a day. I'm assuming its an OTA update. I have frozen DRM protected content storage, no help. Frozen Download manager, well that sucks because the market won't work at all. Finally froze "download" and we'll see if that helps.
Anyone with any ideas what could be happening? Ive narrowed down what apps Ive recently installed, the only one that comes to mind is the Amazon MP3 store. I uninstalled that last week, but still getting this issue.
Any help would be AMAZING!
john
Same here
Just like the OP i've noticed that my data usage was unusually high in the month of September . At least 75-80 mb downloaded on a daily basis! I'm using Traffic Monitor and and it lists android.media:10014 as the culprit and under that header it lists Download Manager, Downloads, DRM Protected Storage and Media Storage. When I check task manager it usually shows DRM Protected Storage Media as active.
I'm actually starting to wonder if I downloaded some rogue app.
If someone can shed some light on this issue there is a big thank you in it for you!
TMOBILE
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MIUI 1.8.12
Found out what's causing excessive data use, its Market trying to update itself. Only way I can stop this is to use Droidwall to block 'android.media' but then Market will not download apps.
The 70-80 meg one is the update from tmobile.
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I never truly found out what was causing the data usage myself. The issue went away once I wiped and re-installed the latest MIUI ROM.
spudata said:
Found out what's causing excessive data use, its Market trying to update itself. Only way I can stop this is to use Droidwall to block 'android.media' but then Market will not download apps.
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You could freeze market updater with titanium to keep the market from updating
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C.Flat said:
You could freeze market updater with titanium to keep the market from
I tried that, and also tried removing marketupdater.apk from system. Both methods stopped it from updating but android.media still downloads an obscene amount of data. Very strange.
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I am facing the same. Yesteday the DRM.... downloaded 114M!! Anyone knows how to stop this?? ... Thanks,
fva432010 said:
I am facing the same. Yesteday the DRM.... downloaded 114M!! Anyone knows how to stop this?? ... Thanks,
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The only way I found to stop this was to let market update itself and live with it. Its really not that bad when you've been using it for a while.
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if this is updating apps you can set the auto update on playstore to update only on wifi... Or disable the auto update at all..
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I know it's an old thread but this is what came up on google so i guess i'll post here in case someone have the same problem.

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