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.
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Is there any way to add some apps/games to pre-installed ?
If there is a way to do it please tell me how im a newbie and I might ask alot of questions.
Regards,
JC2
Well basically pre-installed means "installed apps, (if paid or under the copyright such as google apps) still protected by the law but legally and originally dependend to the ROM provided by manufacturer/producer/network operator/developer and free to use for everyone who owns the device" which is mainly the phone.
So I think there is no reasonable way to add pre-installed games/apps, but only download/buy them and just install...
I don't really see the point of this question but I'll be happy if my post helps you.
Cheers!
Put the apk in the system/app folder then install it.
That doesn't sound like what you're asking, but the closest I know you can do. Or you can use Titanium Backup to convert it to a system app.
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MilkyJoePD said:
Put the apk in the system/app folder then install it.
That doesn't sound like what you're asking, but the closest I know you can do. Or you can use Titanium Backup to convert it to a system app.
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How can I use titanium backup to convert it to a system app?
In Titanium Backup long press the app and choose convert to system app. You need the paid for version though.
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In Titanium Backup long press the app and choose convert to system app. You need the paid for version though.
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Thanks ¡!!!!¡
You solved my problem
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Hey, I have looked at the ''junk app thread'' but I did not see any google apps on there. Does that mean they are not safe to remove? I do not use any of the google app's and they are clogging up my app tray, can I remove them without them having an affect on the market or youtube? Thanks in advance
Safest answer? DON'T! Most google apps and processes are inter linked, so messing with one app can cause force closes on another. worse still you may no be able to make calls or send texts.
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i dont what you meaaan ?
Okay, thanks! I deleted gmail and talk on my old x10, caused all sorts of problems!
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Use Titanium Backup to freeze the apps before removing.
I use antek app manager
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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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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.
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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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Just wondering if i create a backup of my apps (whats app, games etc) and then restore them after installing any custom rom, do i need to re-register them?
Like for whats app, do i need to register it again? Asking this question because i used a number which was 'accidentally' transferred to someone else by vodafone and yet my what's app works fine right now.
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No, you don't need to re register again.
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Okay. Then can you help me in a good backup and restore app for unrooted LG GP
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You cant restore apps from a unrooted phone. You need root. You can it do with titanium backup.
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For non-rooted apk backup.
"Appmonster" is the one i am using now. It only will backup your added stuff easily. Different programs have different mechanisms for licencing, so there are some that certannly will have to re-connect with the store or something before they will be the paid version. Others that it is a part added securely, and one (piece of crap) wanted to licence verify every day. Appmonster does not backup extra external data stuff, So i do that manually, and again it might still have to connect to finish. or check licence.
there are 2 others that do the simple backup installed apps to apk packages, both worked (unrooted) for what you can do unrooted, i just happen to be using appmonster because it was simple, and aimable to a folder. Some paid programs are not able to be backed up with it, some secured stuff .
Try Helium too. Need to hook up to a PC for it to work though. Works with uprooted.
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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.