if I root and use titanium backup to uninstall apps like Email, Snote and such, can I recover them by doing a full system reset? or are they gone forever unless I back them up?
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red321red321 said:
if I root and use titanium backup to uninstall apps like Email, Snote and such, can I recover them by doing a full system reset? or are they gone forever unless I back them up?
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I recommend you to "freeze" these applications and then catch the bugs, because some applications are essential for the tablet... And yes, they gone forever, back them up.
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can anybody tell me which apps can i freeze to get great battery life?
i just found this great free app for doing what titanium back up does.
AntTek App Manager free app for freezing, backing up and deleting and more amazing app.
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.anttek.am&hl=en
social hub and media hub to start. What's the advantage of this over titanium backup though?
schwab002 said:
social hub and media hub to start. What's the advantage of this over titanium backup though?
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big one its free titanium back up u have pay 5.99 to freeze
There's also "Bloat Freezer" app. Sole purpose is obviously ...freezing apps. Friendly interface too. Well, its free now too because Google yanked paid version
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I just delete them, if you mess up, you can always ODIN restore your phone or just reflash the ROM.
phatmanxxl said:
I just delete them, if you mess up, you can always ODIN restore your phone or just reflash the ROM.
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True, or just save a copy in Dropbox folder or something
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I deleted them too.
I also deleted the sprint tv, ID, sprint zone. I also deleted the ap mobile app since I don't use it. I also back them up on my dropbox and my external sd card. I used titanium backup.
I personally delete all the unnecessary apks and leave only the barebones.
I flash gapps
No but seriously, I usually install some sort of sound enhancer followed by an entire day of tweaking and customizing to my heart's content.
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restore all my apps through titanium backup
y0yerrj0sh said:
restore all my apps through titanium backup
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That too ^
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Hope it didn't kill my phone..lol
Just kidding
I let it settle for a bit
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Reboot the phone.
Next question?
I let all of my apps download from the play store then use GO Backup to restore sms and app data.
Cross my fingers and hope it boots
luc.highwalker said:
I flash gapps
No but seriously, I usually install some sort of sound enhancer followed by an entire day of tweaking and customizing to my heart's content.
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Expand? What do you tweak..? ROM?
I have CM10 but have never changed anything about it besides the kernel.
Restore my play store apps, restore NOVA backup, make my desired changes in ROM control, and install/tweak my kernel.
remove bloatware and apps i dont use
Play xbox for 15 minutes while phone reboots, restore my apex settings and desktop, restore my apps with titanium backup, restore contacts, and then restore my texts. Lastly, enjoy the new, smooth rom.
I check all cracks and scratches after in frustration that I can't install Rom correctly was throwing my phone around.
Like all above . Restore my data and apps
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I set up my google account for my contacts and calendar. I use Titanium Backup to uninstall and freeze unneeded apps and to restore my apps and data. Restore SMS. After that I set my screens to my liking and enjoy my new ROM.
aybarrap1 said:
I set up my google account for my contacts and calendar. I use Titanium Backup to uninstall and freeze unneeded apps and to restore my apps and data. Restore SMS. After that I set my screens to my liking and enjoy my new ROM.
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Titanium backup and downloading any missing apps from google play> my apps>all ( If I d/l an app, dont like it and uninstall it it still appears under "my apps>all" which is a bit inconvenient since i wont use it or need it. BUT these can be deleted manually so I keep this neat by only having the apps I use here. Makes the restore/update process MUCH easier.)
I also synch google account for contacts/calendar
Once it is all to my liking I performa a FULL clockwork backup. This way the ROM is nice and clean and set up when it is time to restore at a later point.
OK, while we wait for custom roms with full debloat, what can we do for ourselves now you have a device that is rooted.
I'd suggest a file manager that can explore root, such as Root Explorer. Get one and give it SU status.
Next download and install Adfree run it and install a new hosts file to get rid of ads etc.
After that, disable apps under Settings/General/ Application Manager, by clearing cache, clearing data, force stop and disable.
Now on to /system/apps to remove the bloat.
Except here's where I need help.
Which apps after you've disabled them can now be deleted from /system/apps. They don't necessarily have the same names that appear in Apps Manager in Settings/General/ Application Manager.
And what's safe to delete and what's not.
For instance
I want rid of Google Plus, Hang outs. Facebook, All Samsung bloatware except maybe touchwiz and magazine inferface and IR apps.
How do I do this safely.
How do I remove most of the bloat ware while still leaving the essentials?
Thanks in anticipation..
I would recommend using Titanium Backup to "freeze" unwanted system apps. Most everything Samsung can be safely frozen. When you freeze an app, you're not uninstalling it, just disabling it. If you freeze something that causes unwanted results, simply unfreeze to return to full function.
leatherneck6017 said:
I would recommend using Titanium Backup to "freeze" unwanted system apps. Most everything Samsung can be safely frozen. When you freeze an app, you're not uninstalling it, just disabling it. If you freeze something that causes unwanted results, simply unfreeze to return to full function.
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Understood, and indeed a very valid point. :good:
BUT, I'm looking to remove the excess bloatware solely so I can free up RAM.
Beerkan said:
Understood, and indeed a very valid point. :good:
BUT, I'm looking to remove the excess bloatware solely so I can free up RAM.
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Frozen apps do not use RAM.
You're right.
I meant storage space. I want to free the storage space the bloatware fills up. For that you need to remove the app from /system/apps
Is adfree better than adblock?
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DataGov said:
Is adfree better than adblock?
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Adblock kept crashing on my devices, I changed to adaway and that seems to be doing better.
DataGov said:
Is adfree better than adblock?
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Adfree FTW.
Beerkan said:
You're right.
I meant storage space. I want to free the storage space the bloatware fills up. For that you need to remove the app from /system/apps
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Backup in titanium backup to your external sdcard then delete the program.
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I want to start fresh after the kk update. I have a profile for me and my son. I looked into helium but it has iffy results judging by feedback I read. Are there any other options? I would like to avoid root for now but since I bought square trade warranty I suppose it's not a huge deal.
I back all my stuff using KIES. Backs up my apps, snotes, system settings, etc.
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helium is working fine for me but you have to connect your device to a PC and runa script to be able to save or restore anything.
price for non rooted devices and probably the reason for low feadback.
I also use it to transfer apps from my phone to tablet.
Any one tried mybackup from the playstore?
Been thinking of testing it out, but never find the time....
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lightman33 said:
helium is working fine for me but you have to connect your device to a PC and runa script to be able to save or restore anything.
price for non rooted devices and probably the reason for low feadback.
I also use it to transfer apps from my phone to tablet.
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I've had varying success with Helium. When I do a system reset and try to restore from Helium about 80% of the apps will restore with data and the rest just fails. There's no explanation of reasoning behind which ones fail. And, when restoring all of the apps the process stops when a restore fails. I have to then start restoring after the failed app.
If you are relying on getting that data back don't count on Helium.
So apart from all the great guy stuff do search on Google for full backup android using adb. No rooting needed.
I would give you the link but I am on my phone today...
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DeBoX said:
Any one tried mybackup from the playstore?
Been thinking of testing it out, but never find the time....
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I am using it for a long time, very fast with backup & restore sms`s & call logs, but toooooo slow restoring apps.
What about Ultimate backup ?
Any way to backup screen layout? Without root that is...
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Hi Guys
i wanted to ask you , now that i want to remove the unneeded samsung bloatware , is all i need to do is to root the device, and then just go app by app and remove it? does the rooting remove the protection on removing these apps?
thanks for your help
otherwise amazing device!
Can anyone answer that pls
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I'm not sure about doing it that way. I used titanium backup app to get rid of mine.
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k8108 said:
I'm not sure about doing it that way. I used titanium backup app to get rid of mine.
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Titanium is what I would recommend as well (after root). You can try freezing the unwanted apps first, to make sure it doesn't adversely affect anything else. Then when you are convinced the apps are okay to remove, uninstall using Titanium.