I have a Galaxy S4, had its for a good while now, i guess half a year or so? Maybe getting close to a year, hell as I know rofl, time flies by fast. I started seeing my phone dieing super fast even when I'm not using it(idle). I see System manager application(carrier iq) x462 wakelocks, and others listed below in pics. I also had Outlook app which also had tons of wakelocks(uninstalled it). How should i fix this problem, I'm lucky to get enough battery for a day's worth. If i start using phone data to music, browse the web, or do daily tasks that shouldn't impact on the battery much still drain the battery pretty quickly.
I'm still on 4.2.2, mdl bootloader, using nh7 modem, rooted. Tried using apps like battery doctor, clean master to clean residue, DU battery saver, etc. I'm not sure if they even help, as it will show a list of apps running, u hit to kill them, and it "kills them", and after 5mins if you open again, it shows that u need to close them again. Should i just update to lollipop? Would that fix anything, anything else i should do? Or is this normal? I saw other people on this forum somehow getting 3-7days of standby time?
Also when using gps, phone gets really hot, and using data to browse, etc also makes the phone pretty hot, I'm using a case, maybe that's the culprit of it?
Any tips/info would help. Thanks.
Your phone is overloaded with crap apps, your firmware is outdated and you need to debloat your phone with Romtoolbox.
Those battery apps should only be used to troubleshoot and uninstall, lookout is a system heavy app that uses too many resources, clean sweep is another app you don't need.
Use Zoner Antivirus if you think you need that service, all that Tmobile junk apps you need to remove using Romtoolbox.
Cpu Spy is a simple app to keep track of your phone as far as sleep is concerned.
Flashing the latest firmware will also help being that apps are being optimized for the latest kitkat and lollipop.
You have work to do.
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PanchoPlanet said:
Your phone is overloaded with crap apps, your firmware is outdated and you need to debloat your phone with Romtoolbox.
Those battery apps should only be used to troubleshoot and uninstall, lookout is a system heavy app that uses too many resources, clean sweep is another app you don't need.
Use Zoner Antivirus if you think you need that service, all that Tmobile junk apps you need to remove using Romtoolbox.
Cpu Spy is a simple app to keep track of your phone as far as sleep is concerned.
Flashing the latest firmware will also help being that apps are being optimized for the latest kitkat and lollipop.
You have work to do.
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Haha yeah, I got work to do. Which firmware version should i go for that is stable atm? Heard 5.01 is full of bugs and i don't want to deal with that atm rofl. Just need my phone to eat less juice, have lightweight performance, smooth, etc. Hoping updating firmware will remove overheating, battery drain, etc.
I saw that 5.01 removed some little features like, when you hold the power button, you could mute/vibrate/sound without unlocking your phone, and some other lil features that were helpful.
Also, is there a list somewhere that lists all the bloatware apps that you should remove from you device that comes with the firmware, from t-mobile, etc.
Was also wondering if there was a handy app that had turn on/off data, flashlight, and other things all in one and lightweight app. Thanks.
First things first, I would install stock firmware first and run phone for a couple of days to make sure all problems are resolved and that everything works.
Then you can figure out what rom you want, custom or stock.
Stay away from 5.0 lollipop for now it's super buggy.
Some of the features you mentioned can be had with Xposed frameworks, many apps to choose from.
Pp.
PanchoPlanet said:
First things first, I would install stock firmware first and run phone for a couple of days to make sure all problems are resolved and that everything works.
Then you can figure out what rom you want, custom or stock.
Stay away from 5.0 lollipop for now it's super buggy.
Some of the features you mentioned can be had with Xposed frameworks, many apps to choose from.
Pp.
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I think I am running a stock 4.2.2 rom rooted already. Since i disabled lots of bloatware apps the OTA doesnt work atm, if i enable all of them I can get OTA update from T-mobile. Should i just do OTA update to a certain version? Don't really use custom roms atm anyways, and kinda don't want to lose all my data on my phone and start over lol. Or just backup data on the phone and flash a stock rom like 4.4.2, etc, to keep the mdl bootloader for the future, eh idk.
If i missed something let me know.
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I think I am running a stock 4.2.2 rom rooted already. Since i disabled lots of bloatware apps the OTA doesnt work atm, if i enable all of them I can get OTA update from T-mobile. Should i just do OTA update to a certain version? Don't really use custom roms atm anyways, and kinda don't want to lose all my data on my phone and start over lol. Or just backup data on the phone and flash a stock rom like 4.4.2, etc, to keep the mdl bootloader for the future, eh idk.
If i missed something let me know.
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Sticking with 4.4.2 is not advisable due to app conflicts you can run into as developers update to lollipop certain apps may stop working or cause problems with your ability to use your phone. Best bet is to update to kitkat NK2 and be up to date.
The only way to get OTA is to do a factory reset and that will wipe the phone clean, like it just came out of the box. The safest way to restore data is to copy your internal disk onto a folder on your pc, and after the reset you can transfer back to the phone whatever data or folders you want.
You can also try flashing the update with custom recovery, this method will keep your data intact as long as your on a stock touchwiz rom, then you don't have to OTA.
Forget about MDL bootloader, it doesn't have Knox but after you update you can remove Knox.
Knox is only needed for warranty purposes and since your out of warranty don't worry about it.
ShinySide has a link in development to download the Nk2 firmware, just follow directions.
Pp.
Greenify will help your battery tremendously. Kills a lot of apps that stay loaded in the background. But be careful with certain apps, you won't get notifications for them if you hibernate them.
Facebook, and messenger are apps you should allow to run in the background, because you won't get notifications for them if you hibernate with greenify.
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PanchoPlanet said:
Sticking with 4.4.2 is not advisable due to app conflicts you can run into as developers update to lollipop certain apps may stop working or cause problems with your ability to use your phone. Best bet is to update to kitkat NK2 and be up to date.
The only way to get OTA is to do a factory reset and that will wipe the phone clean, like it just came out of the box. The safest way to restore data is to copy your internal disk onto a folder on your pc, and after the reset you can transfer back to the phone whatever data or folders you want.
You can also try flashing the update with custom recovery, this method will keep your data intact as long as your on a stock touchwiz rom, then you don't have to OTA.
Forget about MDL bootloader, it doesn't have Knox but after you update you can remove Knox.
Knox is only needed for warranty purposes and since your out of warranty don't worry about it.
ShinySide has a link in development to download the Nk2 firmware, just follow directions.
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This is the only one i found that shiny has put up for NK2 4.4.4: http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s4-tmobile/development/stock-base-4-4-4-nk2-rooted-deodexed-t2990478
Don't really see much directions on that page either lol, I'll prolly just do what you said, copy the internal folders/files to pc, flash the full firmware of 4.4.4 nk2. Plus I come home late from work everyday, so i might have to w8 to do this till saturday or w.e. But yeah, I don't really care about knox, only want never firmware, still be sim unlocked to all carriers, etc. Should i also make a custom recovery just in case or w.e, or doing factory reset is fine as it it if something goes wrong? Thanks.
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Greenify will help your battery tremendously. Kills a lot of apps that stay loaded in the background. But be careful with certain apps, you won't get notifications for them if you hibernate them.
Facebook, and messenger are apps you should allow to run in the background, because you won't get notifications for them if you hibernate with greenify.
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Thanks, i have heard of that app, I'll keep it in mind ;p
That ShinySide link is just for a rom, that won't help you. You need complete stock firmware NK2 and that is here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=54155517
Download on pc and use Odin to install.
Pp.
If you are rooted on an older Android version the odds are good that you've got a Google Play Services Wakelock caused by the System Update Service.
It's a major flaw (maybe there on purpose) in the latest Google Play Services that autoupdates itself.
You can kill it. But as old as your ROM is, it's worth your time to update it anyway.
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If you are rooted on an older Android version the odds are good that you've got a Google Play Services Wakelock caused by the System Update Service.
It's a major flaw (maybe there on purpose) in the latest Google Play Services that autoupdates itself.
You can kill it. But as old as your ROM is, it's worth your time to update it anyway.
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Google services has 2,800 wakelocks, iqcarrier at 950, and android system at 660. But yeah, I'll be switching to nk2 for now till, a stable lollipop is out. Haven't had much problems on mdl, just dont like how fast battery drains, etc.
Look at my signature line. There is a link to a battery thread. It deals with those google alarms with extreme prejudice.
Click it.
Follow the instructions.
Enjoy the battery savings.
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So I got the S3 last week, finally found the root thread yesterday and rooted it last night but had already done the OTA update. I am happy with the stock ROM for the most part, just want to get the bloat out of it. I plan on putting CWM on it tonight then backing the stock ROM up.
once I have the stock ROM backed up is it possible to use Ti Backup to uninstall the bloatware without causing any issues with in the stock ROM? If I do remove the bloatware will it cause issues with putting a custom ROM on in the future? What all bloatware can be removed without and bad things happening to the stock ROM.
Sorry for the questions, picture me as that 40 year old guy who knows enough to understand and also mess things up so I try to understand and do calculated moves before I actually do them.
Thanks in advance...Todd
Take a look here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1732039
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So I got the S3 last week, finally found the root thread yesterday and rooted it last night but had already done the OTA update. I am happy with the stock ROM for the most part, just want to get the bloat out of it. I plan on putting CWM on it tonight then backing the stock ROM up.
once I have the stock ROM backed up is it possible to use Ti Backup to uninstall the bloatware without causing any issues with in the stock ROM? If I do remove the bloatware will it cause issues with putting a custom ROM on in the future? What all bloatware can be removed without and bad things happening to the stock ROM.
Sorry for the questions, picture me as that 40 year old guy who knows enough to understand and also mess things up so I try to understand and do calculated moves before I actually do them.
Thanks in advance...Todd
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you can use tibu to uninstall bloat. if you are unsure, freeze the app (in tibu) for a few days and see if you get fc's. if you don't, then you can uninstall, but it never hurts to have a backup. removing bloat will not affect custom roms
You can also just disable the applications in the built in application manager. You do have to remove any application updates first.
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You can also just disable the applications in the built in application manager. You do have to remove any application updates first.
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I used to be able do that, but now I don't have a button to disable or enable an app...any ideas what could cause this? (I used tibu to freeze bunch of bloatware, must have frozen something that caused that?)
alright, so my S3 is stock Rooted. Which means I have a stock ROM (LG8) and I rooted using ODIN. Basically i wanted to remove the Bloat crap that's on it so I don't keep having to run the task manager every hour to kill 56 applications that I didn't even run. So what I'm looking for is a stock ROM with ROOT that has absolutely zero bloatware. Does anyone know of one? I downloaded and flashed JellyBomb and my S3 hated it. FC, multiple installs of the apps, youtube crashed every 2 minutes and I didn't even load it.
My stock phone has recently started to lock up and FC on touchwiz now. So does anyone know how to remove the crap that I do not use? I use, Text, Voice, Chrome browser, Facebook, and the play store for games for my son. No dropbox or TALK or flipbook or any of that other useless ****. Hell I don't even use widgets as they just take up real estate on my homescreen. On my OG EVO, i just renamed the .APK in the app folder and restarted. That didn't work on this phone.
I also didn't realize I had to do some stuff with Google Wallet before flashing, when I loaded my Nandroid, my Google wallet had none of my info in it at all.
I would try team sonics freegs3. Its still a TW based ROM but during install you can choose what apps to install and the battery life is great. Another option is a cm ROM. Those are aosp so no bloat ware. As far as the Google wallet goes you are suppose to reset g wallet before you flash other wise it might be permanently damaged. I may be wrong on that subject though. That is just what I hear since I don't use it.
Good luck and make sure if you do flash wipe dalvik cache, regular cache, and factory reset.
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alright, so my S3 is stock Rooted. Which means I have a stock ROM (LG8) and I rooted using ODIN. Basically i wanted to remove the Bloat crap that's on it so I don't keep having to run the task manager every hour to kill 56 applications that I didn't even run. So what I'm looking for is a stock ROM with ROOT that has absolutely zero bloatware. Does anyone know of one? I downloaded and flashed JellyBomb and my S3 hated it. FC, multiple installs of the apps, youtube crashed every 2 minutes and I didn't even load it.
My stock phone has recently started to lock up and FC on touchwiz now. So does anyone know how to remove the crap that I do not use? I use, Text, Voice, Chrome browser, Facebook, and the play store for games for my son. No dropbox or TALK or flipbook or any of that other useless ****. Hell I don't even use widgets as they just take up real estate on my homescreen. On my OG EVO, i just renamed the .APK in the app folder and restarted. That didn't work on this phone.
I also didn't realize I had to do some stuff with Google Wallet before flashing, when I loaded my Nandroid, my Google wallet had none of my info in it at all.
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Try out FreeGS3, it's one of the most stable and great battery life. It has Aroma installer that'll guide you through the ROM installation and from there you choose which bloat apps you want installed if any. The dev also move some apps from to /system/apps, or something, that makes them uninstalable from Application Manager.
Before you install FreeGS3 you need to flash TWRP, download GooManager from the market, grant it SU and tap menu then "Install OpenRecoveryScript". Let it do it's thing... you can uninstall the app afterwards.
If there are other app you don't want or need that are included you can use Titanium Backup, found in Play Store, to uninstall the apps. Do not uninstall those apps that are highlighted in red, except Kies that can go, since these are system app and can cause problems with the phone.
Also, killing apps in task manager is not necessary since ICS (and GB as well) kill those apps that are idle or not being used to save on RAM. you could be doing more harm to the battery life than well, I never kill an app or "free memory" and all good with an average of 18hrs of battery.
Read these this write up by former member Flipz, it'll give a more insight on task management in linux and android.
Why you shouldn't be using a task killer
Thanks guys!
I'm at work now and don't have the time to do this right now but I'm downloading the ROM, and already have flashed TWRP. I will mess around with it tonight and see what I can do.
Good suggestions in the previous replies.....also might keep in mind that if for some reason you can't find a custom rom you like could always just go back to stock rooted and use Titanium or Rom Toolbox to freeze or remove any bloatware you don't want that may be taking up resources. Always good to freeze something first before removing just to make sure everything works the way you want. I usually make a backup of all apps after rooting a phone just so I can restore it later if ever need to.
Also, if you look around on the forum I believe there is a way to try and restore Google Wallet that has been successful for peeps that did the same as you.
after iestspel
there are plenty of TW roms our there, also. freezing via titanium like posted above should do the trick too!
I received the notification to update this morning to 4.4, however the update started to apply, it kicked it out with a suspected root error. Before applying the update, I had already uninstalled Xposed and unrooted my phone, so I am not sure what set off the root checker. I was wondering what my options were at this point. I know I can flash back to stock, but I would like to avoid this if at all possible. Are there any alternatives, or will I be forced to flash back to stock?
Thanks in advance for your help.
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I received the notification to update this morning to 4.4, however the update started to apply, it kicked it out with a suspected root error. Before applying the update, I had already uninstalled Xposed and unrooted my phone, so I am not sure what set off the root checker. I was wondering what my options were at this point. I know I can flash back to stock, but I would like to avoid this if at all possible. Are there any alternatives, or will I be forced to flash back to stock?
Thanks in advance for your help.
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I'm having exactly the same issue. I used the one click root method and have unrooted using full unroot in SuperSu.
But it appears full unroot per SuperSu is not enough? I tried root checker in Play Store and it says I am not rooted.
When I run the install it takes a long time to download and gave 0x13e error after the reboot while upgrading.
I also tried the LG PC Suite but it says my phone has the most current version, that is weird...
This OTA seems to be very picky as I was able to update in January 2014 fully rooted....
I wonder if I need to flash the IOT and go through the hassle of reinstalling all apps and config....that's a lot of hassle...
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I'm having exactly the same issue. I used the one click root method and have unrooted using full unroot in SuperSu.
But it appears full unroot per SuperSu is not enough? I tried root checker in Play Store and it says I am not rooted.
When I run the install it takes a long time to download and gave 0x13e error after the reboot while upgrading.
I also tried the LG PC Suite but it says my phone has the most current version, that is weird...
This OTA seems to be very picky as I was able to update in January 2014 fully rooted....
I wonder if I need to flash the IOT and go through the hassle of reinstalling all apps and config....that's a lot of hassle...
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It is very strange but if I try update recovery it says my battery does not have enough charge. (but battery is at 100%).
I even bought a new battery. I did disable carrier iq spying service before I unroot.
Do I have to enable carrier iq spy in order to upgrade?
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It is very strange but if I try update recovery it says my battery does not have enough charge. (but battery is at 100%).
I even bought a new battery. I did disable carrier iq spying service before I unroot.
Do I have to enable carrier iq spy in order to upgrade?
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Your phone needs to be 100% stock in order for OTA updates to work. This means:
no custom recovery (CWM, TWRP, etc)
all bloatware must be present
you can't be rooted
all system services must be like stock (this includes carrier IQ, so yes, it needs to be reenabled).
If you can't get the OTA to update after fixing everything, try flashing this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2760895
This IS the ATT stock ROM, but mildly debloated. The creator only debloated things that could be installed via the Play Store though (like Google Music, Newstand, Books, etc), so there isn't anything like the remote app or something missing.
I flashed this version because I'm too lazy to try and return my phone to pure stock just to get the OTA and then have to reflash root and a custom recovery. Too much work for me.
EDIT: I'm not too sure what's going on with your recovery... I hope someone else can answer that for you.
The easiest thing to do is just flash the 4.4.2 Rom found here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2760895
This route saves allot of time having to flash back to pure stock, wait for your phone to receive the update again, and your phone taking forever to download said update.
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If you can't get the OTA to update after fixing everything, try flashing this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2760895
This IS the ATT stock ROM, but mildly debloated. The creator only debloated things that could be installed via the Play Store though (like Google Music, Newstand, Books, etc), so there isn't anything like the remote app or something missing.
I flashed this version because I'm too lazy to try and return my phone to pure stock just to get the OTA and then have to reflash root and a custom recovery. Too much work for me.
EDIT: I'm not too sure what's going on with your recovery... I hope someone else can answer that for you.
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Thanks a lot. This is my wife's phone so she'd rather not to update if a data wipe is required. She's actually quite happy with 4.1.
Anything extra would only be a "good to have". I think I'll keep it on 4.1 until she switches to another phone.
I did download the slightly customized stock rom so that it could be updated in the future.
In fact, I still have stock recovery and the only reason I rooted was to disable carrier iq because it was doing funny things with the GPS, very annoying.
There is no other way to disable carrier iq without rooting...unfortunately...
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Thanks a lot. This is my wife's phone so she'd rather not to update if a data wipe is required. She's actually quite happy with 4.1.
Anything extra would only be a "good to have". I think I'll keep it on 4.1 until she switches to another phone.
I did download the slightly customized stock rom so that it could be updated in the future.
In fact, I still have stock recovery and the only reason I rooted was to disable carrier iq because it was doing funny things with the GPS, very annoying.
There is no other way to disable carrier iq without rooting...unfortunately...
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If you flash that ROM over her current stock ROM, it should act just like an OTA update and replace the JB OS with the KK OS. It should also replace JB version Google apps with KK ones too.
If you decide to do this, you will need to do 3 things:
1) Make a backup just in case, but then copy the backup to your PC
2) Backup the internal SD to a PC and then format the internal storage. (see *2 below as to why)
3) After the flash, you will need to install the apk from the following thread and use it to install a Kitkat compatible CWM. If you don't while in recovery at any time, you may get stuck in what's called the Recovery Bootloop. Basically, every time you try to reboot the phone into the system (whether from a powered off state or from recovery), you will always go back to recovery.
The only bad thing about this recovery is that it can't read external SD cards, so anything you want to flash/backup will need to be stored on internal storage.
*2) Kitkat uses a different directory system for internal storage. If you were to not wipe the internal SD and managed to get the OTA working, it would wipe the drive for you automatically (which means all your data would be gone!).
However, with this flashable stock ROM, what will happen instead, is that all your data will remain, but will be hidden from view/access. If you have root, you can get it and move it, but it's a pain. Otherwise, your files are hidden from you, yet the system reads X amount of your internal storage as being occupied by "Miscellaneous" files, yet shows that nothing is there.
So just backup the files, then format the internal storage (which will leave her apps alone) before updating. Then flash that ROM and then copy the files back over.
All this is up to you and your wife as to whether or not you deem it to be worth the effort.
Device Info: Sprint Galaxy Note 2 Running rooted stock Android 4.4.2. (chainfire auto root using odin)
Wifi only unit. I have no sprint contract purchased it used (I'm new to customizing android- I have flashed an old palm pda, but only via guidance)
Situation: Rooted the unit and have customized it as mine
1. No custom backup and would like to do that
2. Do not like all the bloatware apps
3. Now a system update has been downloaded asking to install (I've not okayed it)
So please help me with each of these
1. Please point me in the direction of best way to take a backup of existing rom ( I do have philz downloaded, but I'm not sure about how to ?
2. Would that deal with the persistent update request? Would it be good to update?
3. and then the bloatware removal, should I use an app that removes system apps? ( I have titanium, but I'm not good at knowing which apps to touch and not to touch) Thanks in advance and no I'm not in a hurry as yet.
Hi,
I will have your thread moved to your device section so the experts who own your device can help you.
Good luck!
Point to links please
If someone doesn't want to tackle this whole question I'd just appreciate links on how to step by step. I'd appreciate any help at all, I'm just a bit fearful of bricking the device, but if the instructions are clear I can definitely do this.
The first is issue is backup that is my priority at the moment. The second is whether to install the update or not and how to get rid of the nag. thanks
Not sure about backing up the ROM itself... but what I do is just back up the apps with Titanium and then re-load the apps (or just data) when I have to re-install my ROM like I did a couple of weeks ago. Prior to the Note II, I had an HTC Hero (stop laughing) and would do nandroids for that device. Don't know that you need that for Samsung devices, but somebody may be better to explain than I am.
ETA: here's an article on creating a nandroid, FWIW
http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/what-is-a-nandroid-backup-and-how-exactly-does-it-work/
If you are rooted, I don't know that the persistent update will actually apply/install. I'm on Classic Stock 4.4.2 and I also had the same nag. Here's a link on how to disable the update nag. This is what I did, as my phone would not apply the update so I just disabled the persistent reminder using the steps below.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2442207
With respect to removing system apps, not sure I can offer much direction other than to suggest removing obvious apps (maybe like the Sprint Zone app) and then just doing a search on each app that looks like you can/want to delete or uninstall. Probably a bit time consuming, however, I am not aware of a "bloatware list" or anything which outlines safe-to-remove apps.
Much appreciated Lenny
When I did the root, I didn't really want a custom rom, just stock with root. Now that I've used titanium backup and have removed the install update nag- I'm set for a while!
lost in cyberspace said:
Much appreciated Lenny
When I did the root, I didn't really want a custom rom, just stock with root. Now that I've used titanium backup and have removed the install update nag- I'm set for a while!
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You might also look at adding a free version of BusyBox (I use stericson's, and jrummy also has one out there).
Also might want to look at an install of AdAway, which you'll need to install manually (not available from the Play Store). You don't have to install the whole F-Droid package, you can download only the AdAway apk if you want.
https://f-droid.org/repository/browse/?fdid=org.adaway
One last piece of info, you may want to turn off automatic updating for apps, as the SuperSU app can have problems after an update and you might have to re-root your phone. Here's what I ran into.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=58955076&postcount=10
lennykravitz2004 said:
You might also look at adding a free version of BusyBox (I use stericson's, and jrummy also has one out there).
Also might want to look at an install of AdAway, which you'll need to install manually (not available from the Play Store). You don't have to install the whole F-Droid package, you can download only the AdAway apk if you want.
https://f-droid.org/repository/browse/?fdid=org.adaway
One last piece of info, you may want to turn off automatic updating for apps, as the SuperSU app can have problems after an update and you might have to re-root your phone. Here's what I ran into.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=58955076&postcount=10
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Thank you! I've side loaded adb adblock is adaway better? I use App Ops to turn off specific things within each app such as location finding, I like MW apps manager to add more apps to the multiwindow feature., and I've turned off most apps auto update, but some apps I've left auto update. I've just turned off auto update on super user -- even though, I've not yet experienced any major issues as yet.
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Thank you! I've side loaded adb adblock is adaway better? I use App Ops to turn off specific things within each app such as location finding, I like MW apps manager to add more apps to the multiwindow feature., and I've turned off most apps auto update, but some apps I've left auto update. I've just turned off auto update on super user -- even though, I've not yet experienced any major issues as yet.
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Don't know if adb adblock is better - I've never used it. Didn't see you mention a couple of these things when you said you were "all set for awhile", so I was just trying to offer a few other things to consider and look into. Sounds like you're already on the ball though!
Personally, I'm happy with stock. Big reason for me to root was getting rid of ads. I've tried some of the other ROMs but I've always come back to the stock look and feel. I've had the device since about 1 week after it came out in Fall 2012. Of course, I am also on my third one since I totaled two other ones. I absolutely love it, and am in no hurry to upgrade (if possible). Hope you enjoy it as I have... lots of good stuff from devs here!
I rooted, S-offed, and flashed my phone with a 4.3 rom (Stock+). Everything is great, but the problem is that my phone keeps re downloading OTA updates and then telling me I can't update since system is modified. I selected the option to download only on WiFi in settings, but it continues to download using my data. It's used over a gig of data so far, and I'm nearing my limit, so I'm forced to keep mobile data off all the time. How can I disable these updates?
I've tried freezing the HTC DM process, but i guess it's not the right one. I can't find any forum posts which tell what I should freeze. I will flash another rom eventually, but I don't really have time to backup all my data and apps at the moment. Just want to be able to use data with out worrying about it getting sucked up.
Edit: On 4.4.2, not 4.3
afff53 said:
I rooted, S-offed, and flashed my phone with a 4.3 rom (Stock+). Everything is great, but the problem is that my phone keeps re downloading OTA updates and then telling me I can't update since system is modified. I selected the option to download only on WiFi in settings, but it continues to download using my data. It's used over a gig of data so far, and I'm nearing my limit, so I'm forced to keep mobile data off all the time. How can I disable these updates?
I've tried freezing the HTC DM process, but i guess it's not the right one. I can't find any forum posts which tell what I should freeze. I will flash another rom eventually, but I don't really have time to backup all my data and apps at the moment. Just wan to be able to use data with out worrying about it getting sucked up.
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All you have to do is flash stock recovery long enough for the update to complete
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All you have to do is flash stock recovery long enough for the update to complete
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Don't want to update the phone though. Wouldn't that just update it to a new stock firmware and remove root?
I should also mention this is a T-Mobile rom as I'm using the phone unlocked on it, if that makes any difference.
I'm still having this issue, does anybody have a solution?
Why don't you want to update?
I can't guarantee this will work on 4.3 but try this.
Download DisableService from Google play
Under system tab find Google framework services or something like that
Disable system update service
If you can't find it search for system update service with the included search
This might get re-enabled when you reboot your phone though so just uncheck it if it comes back when you reboot
Sent from my HTC One_M8
I found the service, but the odd thing is that it was already unchecked. I reselected it then unchecked it again, hopefully it won't come back. Thanks
If that doesn't work you can try using titanium backup to freeze updater
Sent from my HTC One_M8