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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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Bloatware List [Explained]

Hello all.
I plan to create this thread/post to help everyone know what the bloated apps are and to make it easier for them to know if they should remove them or not.
AccuweatherPhone2013.apk ------------------> is the clock/weather widget
AlarmWidget.apk ------------------> Widget that can be placed in the Home Screen to see and set alarms.
AllShareCastPlayer.apk ------------------>
AllSharePlay15.apk ------------------> Removing will impact Wifi-Direct function [Info from here]
AllshareControlShare.apk ------------------>
AllshareFileShare.apk ------------------> Removing will impact Wifi-Direct function [Info from here]
AllshareFileShareClient.apk ------------------> Removing will impact Wifi-Direct function [Info from here]
AllshareFileShareServer.apk -----------------> Removing will impact Wifi-Direct function [Info from here]
AllshareMediaServer.apk
AllshareMediaShare.apk
AutomationTest_FB.apk
Blurb.apk ------------------> An app to make Albums from pictures in your phone, and also allows you to print at random locations. Read more here.
ChatONV_J.apk ------------------> This is a chat application like WhatsApp. Market link
ChatON_feature.apk
ChocoEUKor.apk ------------------> Alternative font that you can use on your phone.
Chrome.apk ------------------> This is a phone browser made by Google. Market Link
ColorBlind.apk ------------------> Alternative font that you can use on your phone.
CoolEUKor.apk ------------------> Alternative font that you can use on your phone.
DigitalClock.apk ------------------> Clock Widget that you can add to your home screen.
DigitalClock21.apk ------------------>Same as above.
DroidSansSherifItalic.apk ------------------> Alternative font type to use for your phone.
Dropbox.apk ------------------> Cloud storage application by http://dropbox.com . It's like Google Drive/Sugar Sync. (Normally 2GB of space, but because you own a SGS4 you get 50GB)
DropboxOOBE.apk ------------------> I think is the Dropbox section of the initial phone setup
DualClockDigital.apk
Earth.apk ------------------> Like Google Maps, but with more features. Market Link
EasyFavoritesContactsWidget.apk ------------------> Widget for your Home Screen. It shows your favorite Contacts.
Episodes.apk --------------------> If you remove it, remove Blurb.apk too, since Blurb is used for print ordering of albums made with this app
FWUpgrade.apk
FactoryCamera_FB.apk
FactoryKeystring_FB.apk
FactoryTest_FB.apk
Flipboard.apk ------------------> Application for reading RSS news.
FotaClient.apk -----------------> "Software Update" shortcut widget. If you are rooted, you probably can't update either way.
GroupPlay_20.apk ------------------> Application for sharing with other Samsung Galaxy devices Pictures, and Music at the same time.
InteractiveTutorial.apk ---------------->Tutorial: "Help" app that guides you through your phone's features and provides info when needed
KNOXStore.apk -------------> Samsung KNOX Mobile Security
kies.apk ------------------> The Kies app to use for your phone and pc.
kieswifi.apk ------------------> Kies to use over Wifi. (Wireless)
Lookout_TMO.apk ------------------> T-mobile tmobile annoying app that scans all apps for viruses. It's the little green thing that always shows up on the notification bar.
NoiseField.apk ------------------> Live wallpaper - 'Bubbles'
PolarisViewer5.apk ------------------> allows you to view documents/Polaris Office documents. (word, excell, powerpoint..)
Peel.apk ------------------> Part of the WatchOn app, the remote control part I think
PhaseBeam.apk ------------------> Phase Beam Live Wallpaper
PhotoRetouching_fhd.apk ------------------> Photo Retouch camera FEATURE
PhotoTable.apk
PlusOne.apk ------------------> Google+ (A type of Facebook / Sociale Networking)
RoseEUKor.apk ------------------> Alternative font to use on your phone.
S-Voice_Android_phone_J.apk ------------------> Application to record voice, and make voice notes.
SHealth2.apk ------------------> Application for Health. Tracks steps, cardio, gym, etc.
SMemo2.apk ------------------> Application for writing notes. You can write notes on text, or use your finger to paint.
SPlannerAppWidget.apk
SamsungApps_J_Only.apk
SamsungHubUpdater.apk -----------------> Samsung Hub updating app
SamsungBooks.apk
SamsungGames.apk ------------------> A type of Android Market where you can download games.
SamsungHub.apk ------------------> Samsung Hub app
SamsungLearning.apk
SamsungMusic.apk
SamsungOCR2.apk ------------------> Application with which you can take pictures of text, and it converts them to text, and can also translate to other languages.
SamsungSans.apk ------------------> Another font to use for your phone.
SamsungVideo.apk ------------------> Application to watch videos on your phone.
SamsungWatchON.apk ------------------> Application to turn ON and OFF TVs. around your house, office, etc.
SamsungWidget_ProgramMonitor.apk
SimpleWidget.apk ------------------> Widget to place on Homescreen. All it does is display a number of how many apps you have currently running in the background.
StoryAlbumWidget.apk ------------------> is the widget for Story Album
SyncmlDM.apk --------------------> Software Updates
SyncmlDS.apk
talk.apk ------------------> Application by Google to talk with your Gmail friends/contacts (Gtalk , Google Talk)
talkback.apk
TravelService.apk ------------------> Trying to install it shows up as Travel Wallpaper? Could be related to the S-Travel App
TravelWidget.apk ------------------> The S-Travel Widget
TrimApp_phone_J.apk
TripAdvisor.apk ------------------> TripAdvisor.com application. To help you plan trips, hotels, etc.
WeatherWidgetDaemon.apk ------------------> Widget that you can place on the HomeScreen and will tell you the weather.
YahoonewsPhone2013.apk ------------------> Application by Yahoo.com to read news.
YahoostockPhone2013.apk ------------------> Application by Yahoo.com to check Stocks $.
YouTube.apk ------------------> Youtube.com application. An application to watch Youtube.com videos.
Com2usPoker_ASGC.apk ------------------> Poker game app made by Com2US
KNOXStore.apk -----------------> Samsung KNOX Mobile Security
KNOXAgent.apk -----------------> KNOX is Samsungs very own security app. For example: It tells you that
an application tried to change something on your phone and advises you
to reboot your phone due to security reasons. Can be very annoying on a rooted phone.
Match3VS.apk ------------------> Online game
Magazines.apk
Music2.apk ------------------> Google Play Music Application to play music on your phone. You can also download a music APK from the PlayStore.
Please help me and post below what the apps do/are/market link, and I will update this post.
Thanks.
-- Big Thanks to --
Brownie2k
mrvirginia

Thnx for this... only one thing to say...
WHY??? SAmmy and Tmo....
Now THATS what I call bloated to the max!!!
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Thanks for this. But for dropbox, its 50gb of space not 10.

Since when is Watch ON considered bloat? From what I've seen I think the general consensus seems to be that it's pretty darn useful...

adventure_of_link said:
Since when is Watch ON considered bloat? From what I've seen I think the general consensus seems to be that it's pretty darn useful...
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Not compared to the apps on the market.
I also have an app that you select an apk and it will return with all the services and processes associated with said apk.
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maybe this will help you on your quest...
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0ApUQpspiZeBTdHotUXJ5bTQycHJLMHA1U0ROQ1NpZ1E#gid=0

not all of it is correct and some of it is not bloat.
Also some apps have dependencies.

Isn't ChatOn the only video calling service right now that can make use of the Galaxy s4's dual-shot feature?

one persons bloat is anothers beauty???

xologist said:
... and to make it easier for them to know if they should remove them or not..
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Makes it sound like it's a list of files which can be considered bloat by some and can be removed without any deleterious effects provided the .apk's removed don't negatively impact the desired function of a specific feature or app a user may not consider as bloatware.
:good: op!

ChatONV_J.apk ------------------> This is a chat application like WhatsApp. Market link
ChatON_feature.apk
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Be careful uninstalling ChatON. ChatON V 1.0.1.0 is required for S Voice and Optical Reader to work properly. Uninstalling ChatON V cause Optical Reader to warn "Unforunately, Samsung Text-to-speech engine has stopped" and not function properly or not at all. It also causes the S Voice not reply back. I uninstalled the other chaton without issues.

cproaudio said:
Be careful uninstalling ChatON. ChatON V 1.0.1.0 is required for S Voice and Optical Reader to work properly. Uninstalling ChatON V cause Optical Reader to warn "Unforunately, Samsung Text-to-speech engine has stopped" and not function properly or not at all. It also causes the S Voice not reply back. I uninstalled the other chaton without issues.
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So you say uninstalling "chaton_features" creates a lot of issues?

cproaudio said:
Be careful uninstalling ChatON. ChatON V 1.0.1.0 is required for S Voice and Optical Reader to work properly. Uninstalling ChatON V cause Optical Reader to warn "Unforunately, Samsung Text-to-speech engine has stopped" and not function properly or not at all. It also causes the S Voice not reply back. I uninstalled the other chaton without issues.
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This isnt true. My ROM has Chat on removed and s voice and optical reader work fine. I think you are thinking of SamsungTTS (TTS = Text to speech)

I Flashed the stock MDL ROM many times to figure out why Optical Reader keeps breaking after debloating. I'm running full stock MDL ROM as it is straight from the store, not custom ROM. The only thing I did was install TRWP custom recovery via ODIN and rooted my phone then installed Titanium root backup. Afterwards, I spent almost an hour checking all the apps and functions on the S4 from camera to all the S apps. Everything worked perfectly so I know custom recovery, rooting and installing titanium backup didn't break anything. The first thing and the only thing I did was uninstall ChatON V and only that 1 app. It broke S Voice, Optical Reader and S Translate. If you don't believe me, back up your current ROM and reflash stock MDL ROM and follow my instructions above.
Even these links tell you not to unstall ChatON
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0ApUQpspiZeBTdHotUXJ5bTQycHJLMHA1U0ROQ1NpZ1E#gid=0
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=41287449
http://androidforums.com/samsung-ga...-samsung-text-speech-has-stopped-working.html
If you're running custom ROM then the ROM cooker could easily address this issue while cooking.
The stock ROM has ChatON V and ChatON. ChatON V is an add on for ChatON. By itself, It doesn't work without ChatON. This means it won't hog resources or use up RAM since it never starts up to begin with. Other Samsung Apps depend on ChatON V to work but not ChatON. You can uninstall ChatON and the ChatON app will disappear from the app drawer. I've flashed the MDL ROM at least 5 times to narrow down to ChatON V.

cproaudio said:
I Flashed the stock MDL ROM many times to figure out why Optical Reader keeps breaking after debloating. I'm running full stock MDL ROM as it is straight from the store, not custom ROM. The only thing I did was install TRWP custom recovery via ODIN and rooted my phone then installed Titanium root backup. Afterwards, I spent almost an hour checking all the apps and functions on the S4 from camera to all the S apps. Everything worked perfectly so I know custom recovery, rooting and installing titanium backup didn't break anything. The first thing and the only thing I did was uninstall ChatON V and only that 1 app. It broke S Voice, Optical Reader and S Translate. If you don't believe me, back up your current ROM and reflash stock MDL ROM and follow my instructions above.
Even these links tell you not to unstall ChatON
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0ApUQpspiZeBTdHotUXJ5bTQycHJLMHA1U0ROQ1NpZ1E#gid=0
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=41287449
http://androidforums.com/samsung-ga...-samsung-text-speech-has-stopped-working.html
If you're running custom ROM then the ROM cooker could easily address this issue while cooking.
The stock ROM has ChatON V and ChatON. ChatON V is an add on for ChatON. By itself, It doesn't work without ChatON. This means it won't hog resources or use up RAM since it never starts up to begin with. Other Samsung Apps depend on ChatON V to work but not ChatON. You can uninstall ChatON and the ChatON app will disappear from the app drawer. I've flashed the MDL ROM at least 5 times to narrow down to ChatON V.
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Thank you very much for this information, do you have "ChatON V" apk? I removed it, and every samsung voice apps are not working, and I'm getting the "unfortunately, Samsung text-to-speech ...."
Regards!

elesbb said:
Not compared to the apps on the market.
I also have an app that you select an apk and it will return with all the services and processes associated with said apk.
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To what app are you referring that will return all associated services and processes? Thanks.

I'm on wicked v4 rom and I dont have ChatON in my system.. and everything seems to work... wonder if this was fixed while cooking the rom as mentioned earlier.
funny thing is i dont think i removed it either... i copied everything i removed into a backup folder just in case and its not there either.

Name of app?
elesbb said:
Not compared to the apps on the market.
I also have an app that you select an apk and it will return with all the services and processes associated with said apk.
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Could you please tell us what app you are referring to? I would like to grab that one.

djcmn said:
Could you please tell us what app you are referring to? I would like to grab that one.
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I wrote it myself, lol, and its not made for sharing. Meaning, there are no labels or anything like that xD i just know what what means. I can tidy it up a bit though.

****, I deleted the chat on V apk. Can someone please upload it here so i can push to system.. Thanks. No wonder why a lot of **** don't work.
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[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

[LIST] Safe to freeze applications and services

**I heard a report that this list may cause a conflict with the 13B update, if anyone finds out what is causing issues with 13B let me know and I'll update the OP and list**
I thought I'd create a thread with a list of LG, Verizon, and misc apps and services that can be safely frozen without any side effects. As more people post with their own apps that were safe to freeze, I will update the OP.
A majority of these can be frozen without root by going to Settings > Application Manager > All > Select the app and click "Disable". However many have disable grayed out and require root and an app such as Titanium Backup to freeze.
Note: Please don't blindly freeze all of these applications, as some you may wish to use, while others have no use for them. This is purely a list of applications and services that can be frozen without FC and other system errors.
LG Apps and Services:
AmazonAppStore
AmazonKindle
AmazonMP3
AmazonMobile
Backup Agent 1.0
Calendar 4.50.30 (I think everyone uses Google Calendar anyways)
DT Ignite
Dual Window 20150320L
EdenService
ELTest 1.0
EodEngine
GCUV 4.50.4
GnssAirTest
GnssPosTest
GnnsTest
InterfacePermissions
LDB 4.50.14
Leccp 1.0.11
LG Backup 4.50.30
LG Bridge Service 4.50.2
LG GNSS 2.1.2.0
LG Health 4.21.229
LG Health Agent 1.1.60
LG Intelligent Agent 0.8.20.2
LG VoiceCommand SpeechPack
LGApduService 1.2
LGCover
LGDMSClient
LGDMWebViewer
LGDivXDRM
LGDrm
LGEasyHome
LGEIME
LGEIME_DICT_XT9_bin
LGEIME_THEME_BLACK3
LGFavoriteContactsWidget
LGFileManager
LGFormManager
LGGestureAnswering
LGLDB
LGLIA
LGFOTA
LHHome_Theme_Optimus
LGSpringCleaning
LGStartupEula
LGStk
LGTouchControlAreas
LGMapUI 4.50.25
LGSetupWizard 4.50.0
LGSmartCardService 3.2.1
LGSmartCover 4.50.9
LGSnapPage
LGTTSPAService
LGWernickeManager 2.01.3
LGWeather
LGWeatherService
LGWeatherTheme
LGWfdsServices 3.0.8
LIA Informant 4.22.17
LIA S4URecommender 4.22.13
LLKAgent 1.0
Maluuba QVoice Interface 1.4.3q
Music 4.50.11
Music 4.50.17
OBDM_Permissions
QuickMemo+
Retail Demo Mode
Setup Wizard 2.0
Setup Wizard 4.50.0
SlackerRadio
SIM Toolkit 1.1
Smart Cleaning 2.0.3
Smart Notice 4.51.9.1
Smart screen 4.40.1
Smart Tips 4.50.07
System Updates 1_14_10_0 (Freeze to block OTA updates)
Tasks Storage 4.50.11
Video 4.50.18
Video Trim 4.50.4
Voice Command 4.50.13
Voice Mate 4.50.11
Voice Mate Engine 5.3.3
Voice Mate Speech Pack 5.3.3
Weather 4.50.15
Weather Platform 4.50.15
Wfd Service 2.0
Verizon Apps and Services:
com.verizon.permissions.qos 1.0
com.verizon.vzwavs 4.1
MyInfoZone
MyVerizon
VZCloud
VZMessages
VZMobileSecurity
VZNavigator
VZWAPNLib
VZWAPNService
Verizon Location Agent 0.0.2.413
VerizonHiddenMenu
VzWSMSFilter
Misc. Apps and Services:
ActionManager Service 4.20.14
Emergency Alerts 1.1.26
EULA 4.50.9
Email 6.60.35.1
Exchange 1.0.31.1
FaceLock
FormManager 4.22
Google Play Books / Movies / Music / Games / Newstand
Google Drive / Chrome / CloudPrint / Maps / Hangouts / G+
GoogleTTS
SmartShare.DLNA 3.7.0
SmartShare.MediaServer 3.7.0
SmartShare.Provider 1.0.16
SmartSharePush 4.50.27
Tags 1.1
TalkBack 4.1.0
IMDB
NFL Mobile
Keep in mind this is based on a collaboration of users, some may want to use these services while others don't need them, so please be caution when freezing applications and services. I would highly recommend freezing first and do not uninstall unless you are positive it is not needed. I already uninstalled many pre-loaded games and apps that I can't remember were included, once a few people post hopefully those titles will come back and I will add them to this list.

geoff5093 said:
I thought I'd create a thread with a list of LG, Verizon, and misc apps and services that can be safely frozen without any side effects. As more people post with their own apps that were safe to freeze, I will update the OP.
A majority of these can be frozen without root by going to Settings > Application Manager > All > Select the app and click "Disable". However many have disable grayed out and require root and an app such as Titanium Backup to freeze.
LG Apps and Services:
Backup Agent 1.0
Calendar 4.50.30 (I think everyone uses Google Calendar anyways)
ELTest 1.0
GCUV 4.50.4
LG Backup 4.50.30
LG Bridge Service 4.50.2
LG GNSS 2.1.2.0
LG Health 4.21.229
LG Health Agent 1.1.60
LG Intelligent Agent 0.8.20.2
LG VoiceCommand SpeechPack
LGMapUI 4.50.25
LGSetupWizard 4.50.0
LGSmartCardService 3.2.1
LGSmartCover 4.50.9
LGWernickeManager 2.01.3
LGWfdsServices 3.0.8
LIA Informant 4.22.17
LIA S4URecommender 4.22.13
Maluuba QVoice Interface 1.4.3q
Music 4.50.11 (I use Google Play Music)
Music 4.50.17 (I use Google Play Music)
QuickMemo+
Retail Demo Mode
Setup Wizard 2.0
Setup Wizard 4.50.0
SIM Toolkit 1.1
Smart Cleaning 2.0.3
Smart Notice 4.51.9.1
Smart screen 4.40.1
Smart Tips 4.50.07
System Updates 1_14_10_0 (Freeze to block OTA updates)
Tasks Storage 4.50.11
Video 4.50.18 (I use MX Player)
Video Trim 4.50.4
Voice Command 4.50.13
Voice Mate 4.50.11
Voice Mate Engine 5.3.3
Voice Mate Speech Pack 5.3.3
Weather 4.50.15
Weather Platform 4.50.15
Wfd Service 2.0
Verizon Apps and Services:
com.verizon.permissions.qos 1.0
com.verizon.vzwavs 4.1
Verizon Location Agent 0.0.2.413
VzWSMSFilter
VZW Navigator
Misc. Apps and Services:
Emergency Alerts 1.1.26
EULA 4.50.9
Tags 1.1
TalkBack 4.1.0
IMDB
NFL Mobile
Keep in mind this is based on a collaboration of users, some may want to use these services while others don't need them, so please be caution when freezing applications and services. I would highly recommend freezing first and do not uninstall unless you are positive it is not needed. I already uninstalled many pre-loaded games and apps that I can't remember were included, once a few people post hopefully those titles will come back and I will add them to this list.
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Idk what Verizon did this time around, but don't delete the Amazon apps (until I can find com processes). I had to re-kdz flash the Rom and re-root because I kept getting "com.Amazon.mp3" and other errors.
Sent from my G4 using your mom

These are all the ones I've removed from /system/app and /system/priv-app:
./.crap.app/:
AmazonIMDb
AmazonWidget
Books
Chrome
CloudPrint
Drive
FaceLock
Gmail2
GoogleCalendarSyncAdapter
GoogleContactsSyncAdapter
GoogleTTS
Hangouts
Maps
Music2
Newsstand
PlayGames
PlusOne
Street
*VZWAPNLib
*VZWAVS
*VerizonHiddenMenu
Videos
*VzWSMSFilter
YouTube
talkback
./.crap.priv/:
AmazonAppstore
AmazonKindle
AmazonMP3
AmazonMobile
GoogleBackupTransport
GoogleFeedback
*LocationAgent
*MyInfozone
*MyVerizon
*SSO_P3
SlackerRadio
TagGoogle
*VZCloud
*VZMessages
*VZMobileSecurity
*VZNavigator
*VZWAPNService
Velvet
*VerizonIgnite
Wallet
*appdirectedsmspermission
com.gotv.nflgamecenter.us.lite
*qospermission
*securesettingspermission
*vzwapnpermission
These SHOULDN'T be removed:
LGVZWAppStartupwizard/
LGVZWHelp/
LGVZWStartupwizard/
After I removed these, my phone failed to boot, so luckily I kept the rooted 11a image on my phone and flashed it in Download mode. I tried to boot up, but was welcomed to a black screen. Couldn't do anything about it, so I did factory reset. It booted, but I lost everything on my phone. I've been really hesitant about removing any LG* apps. I probably won't til we get recovery and I can make a backup to flash in twrp. That download mode prompt is so sketchy.
EDIT: I updated the list above. I have fully removed all Verizon apps(LGVZW ones don't count for now). They are prefixed with a "*" above and are not required to operate the phone at all. LG designed its interwoven overlay for Android without that crap in mind, so I expected it to work out, and history has shown it true for previous devices. Btw, full removal is not the same as freezing. Frozen apps can still start up. Just check a task manager, and you'll notice a few that won't die. All the ones I listed have been deleted and moved to a sdcard folder called .crap, ~850MB. Those gapps I removed aren't required to use a google account and play store. A lot can be added back through play store correctly as /data apps. The other ones prefixed with "Google" I just don't care for.
Also want to mention that the apps in /system/vendor/overlay should not be removed or frozen.

Dennisg34 said:
Idk what Verizon did this time around, but don't delete the Amazon apps (until I can find com processes). I had to re-kdz flash the Rom and re-root because I kept getting "com.Amazon.mp3" and other errors.
Sent from my G4 using your mom
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I removed all of the Amazon apps, (app store, mp3, etc.) and had no issues. I forgot to list that as I uninstalled all the Amazon crap.
@shbang I'll update my list to include yours shortly.

Well, I don't see those 3 apps said shouldn't be removed/frozen. I almost panicked before remembering I successfully rebooted several times yesterday. I'm looking in Titanium Backup to see what's frozen, BTW.
VS986 LG G4

Thank you guys so much for the list. Anyone lost Advance Calling after? I can't seem to get it back again. Thanks!

b00st4ddicted said:
Thank you guys so much for the list. Anyone lost Advance Calling after? I can't seem to get it back again. Thanks!
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I think there is one called advance calling .
I just can't wait for a debloated rom, with all this crap removed .
I'm not super picky about getting everybit of performance, but I just don't know why verizon loves shooting themselves in the foot.

Updated the list with ~10 more apps that are safe to freeze.

It seems like freezing one or more of the 17 apps below causes delays with push retrieval of exchange email (or at least in apps like Mail Wise and Nine where you can disable server settings). I noticed notifications from test emails going from nearly immediate to absent unless I woke the phone or in some cases opened the mail apps. I am tired of testing this at least for now, (it seems to require a reboot between freeze/thaw to cause a change) so narrowing it down further will have to wait.
ActionManager Service 4.20.14
Backup Agent 1.0
com.verizon.permissions.qos 1.0
com.verizon.vzwavs 4.1
LDB 4.50.14
Leccp 1.0.11
LGApduService 1.2
LGSetupWizard 4.50.0
LGSmartCardService 3.2.1
LGSmartCover 4.50.9
LGWfdsServices 3.0.8
LIA Informant 4.22.17
LIA S4URecommender 4.22.13
Retail Demo Mode
Setup Wizard 2.0
Wfd Service 2.0

wioneo said:
It seems like freezing one or more of the 17 apps below causes delays with push retrieval of exchange email (or at least in apps like Mail Wise and Nine where you can disable server settings). I noticed notifications from test emails going from nearly immediate to absent unless I woke the phone or in some cases opened the mail apps. I am tired of testing this at least for now, (it seems to require a reboot between freeze/thaw to cause a change) so narrowing it down further will have to wait.
ActionManager Service 4.20.14
Backup Agent 1.0
com.verizon.permissions.qos 1.0
com.verizon.vzwavs 4.1
LDB 4.50.14
Leccp 1.0.11
LGApduService 1.2
LGSetupWizard 4.50.0
LGSmartCardService 3.2.1
LGSmartCover 4.50.9
LGWfdsServices 3.0.8
LIA Informant 4.22.17
LIA S4URecommender 4.22.13
Retail Demo Mode
Setup Wizard 2.0
Wfd Service 2.0
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I have mostly everything in the OP frozen or removed, and I have Exchange setup using the Gmail app and I have no issues. Thanks for the heads up though, if you find out what it is let me know and I'll make a note.
Sent from my VS986 using Tapatalk

Hey guys. Here's an updated list of apps I've removed from /system(by folder name):
./.crap.app/:
AmazonIMDb
AmazonWidget
Books
Chrome
CloudPrint
Drive
FaceLock
GCUV
Gmail2
GnssAirTest
GnssLogCat
GnssPosTest
GnssTest
GoogleCalendarSyncAdapter
GoogleContactsSyncAdapter
GoogleTTS
Hangouts
HotspotProvision
InterfacePermissions
LGApduService
LGCMAS
LGDMWebViewer
LGDivXDRM
LGDrm
LGEIME
LGEIME_DICT_XT9_bin
LGEIME_THEME_BLACK3
LGFOTA
LGHome_Theme_Optimus
LGMusicShare
LGPartnerBookmarksProvider
LGSpringCleaning
LGStartupEula
LGStk
LGTouchControlAreas
LGWeather
LGWeatherService
LGWeatherTheme
LGWernickeManager
LLKAgent
Maps
Music2
Newsstand
OBDM_Permissions
PlayGames
PlusOne
QComQMIPermissions
QtiBackupAgent
QuicksetSDK
SmartShare
SmartShareDLNA
SmartShareProvider
Street
UnifiedEULA
VZWAPNLib
VZWAVS
VerizonHiddenMenu
Videos
VzWSMSFilter
WVTest
WfdService
YouTube
atfwd
com.lge.shutdownmonitor
elt_test
servicemenu
talkback
./.crap.priv-apps/:
AmazonAppstore
AmazonKindle
AmazonMP3
AmazonMobile
AppRecovery
BackupRestoreConfirmation
BioITPlatform_SDService
ECID
EdenService
EodEngine
GoogleBackupTransport
GoogleFeedback
GoogleOneTimeInitializer
GooglePartnerSetup
InCalAgent
LGActionManager
LGBackup
LGCalculator
LGConciergeBoard
LGCover
LGDMSClient
LGDMSClient.tgz
LGEasyHome
LGFavoriteContactsWidget
LGFileManager
LGFormManager
LGGestureAnswering
LGHome
LGLDB
LGLIA
LGMapUI
LGMusic
LGMusicWidget
LGMyGuide
LGMyWellness
LGNLPService
LGPCSuite
LGQMemoplus
LGQRemote
LGQVoiceplus
LGSmartSharePush
LGSnapPage
LGTTSPAService
LGTasksProvider
LGThinkFreeViewer
LGVidClip
LGVideo
LGVoiceCommand
LGVoiceCommandService
LGVoiceRecorder
LIAInformant
LIAS4URecommender
LeakagePowerDetector
Leccp
LocationAgent
Maluuba_QVoice
MyInfozone
MyVerizon
SSO_P3
SetupWizard
SlackerRadio
SplitWindowService
TagGoogle
VVM
VZCloud
VZMessages
VZMobileSecurity
VZNavigator
VZWAPNService
Velvet
VerizonIgnite
Wallet
WiseScreen
appdirectedsmspermission
com.customermobile.preload.vzw
com.gotv.nflgamecenter.us.lite
qospermission
securesettingspermission
ssopermission
vzwapnpermission
My /system is looking pretty gutted and clean. There are at about 10 apps I still want to try and remove, depending on if they do anything or not. I'm keeping about 20 I know I could remove but prefer to use them like LGCamera(I'll never delete this), Exchange, Calendar, etc. and the few gapps that are required to use google play. I use Nova and Hacker's Keyboard and ti89 app, so I removed the default home and IME(keyboard stuff) and calculator. All of the System Update and FOTA/OTA crap is gone. Everything else is blocked by AFWall, so there's no chance this phone is getting updated or is capable of updating. I'm pretty happy with the work I've done. Phone is still fully capable and very fast and battery efficient with the modifications I've done. The efficiency of my Lollipop 5.1 is approaching Jellybean 4.2/4.3 levels. Besides apps, I've also disabled a lot of services/deamons that run in the background and make your phone feel like garbage. I think I'll eventually share this stuff in an optimization thread.

shbang said:
Hey guys. Here's an updated list of apps I've removed from /system(by folder name):
My /system is looking pretty gutted and clean. There are at about 10 apps I still want to try and remove, depending on if they do anything or not. I'm keeping about 20 I know I could remove but prefer to use them like LGCamera(I'll never delete this), Exchange, Calendar, etc. and the few gapps that are required to use google play. I use Nova and Hacker's Keyboard and ti89 app, so I removed the default home and IME(keyboard stuff) and calculator. All of the System Update and FOTA/OTA crap is gone. Everything else is blocked by AFWall, so there's no chance this phone is getting updated or is capable of updating. I'm pretty happy with the work I've done. Phone is still fully capable and very fast and battery efficient with the modifications I've done. The efficiency of my Lollipop 5.1 is approaching Jellybean 4.2/4.3 levels. Besides apps, I've also disabled a lot of services/deamons that run in the background and make your phone feel like garbage. I think I'll eventually share this stuff in an optimization thread.
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Thanks for the list, I'll update the OP shortly.

I soft-bricked my phone attempting to remove some of the more serious Verizon system apps. Flashed a recovery kdz and re-rooted to find the true cause. In a slow process of removing 3-5 apps per reboot, I didn't even make it to the Verizon apps. Turns out removing all three Setup apps (LGSetupWizard 4.50.0, Setup Wizard 2.0, Setup Wizard 4.50.0) was enough to soft-brick it again. I am probably going to wait for a recovery before messing around and soft-bricking again.
EDIT:
Here's my list that took 4 re-flashes to get to. All of these apps were fully removed by Titanium Backup.
Amazon
Amazon app suit
Amazon kindle
Amazon music
Appstore release
Backup agent
Calculator
Calendar
Call name id (verizon)
Chrome
Clock
Cloud (verizon)
Com.android.providers.partnerbookmarks
Drive
Dt ignite
Easyhome
Edenservice
Eltest
Email
Emergency alerts
Exchange
Favorite contacts widget
File manager
Fota test
Gmail
Gnss air test
Gnsstest
Google play books
Google play games
Google play movies
Google play music
Google play newstand
Google+
Hangouts
Help
Imdb
Lg backup
Lg bridge service
Lg gnss
Lg health
Lg health agent
Lg interlligent agent
Lg voicecommand speechpack
Lgapduservice
Lgsmartcover
Maluuba qvoice interface
Maps
Market feedback agent
Message+
Music (both)
My infozone (verizon)
My verizon mobile (verizon)
Nfl mobile
Quickmemo+
Quickset sdk
Retail demo mode
Slacker radio
Smarshare.mediaserver
Smart tips
Smartshare.dlna
Smartshare.provider
Smartsharepush
Snappage
Street view
Support & protection (verizon)
Talkback
Thinkfree viewer
Verizon hidden menu
Verizon location agent (verizon)
Verizon login (verizon)
Voice command
Voice mate
Voice mate engine
Voice mate speech pack
Vz navigator (verizon)
Vzwsmsfilter
Wallet
Weather
Weather platform
Weather theme
Widevine keybox test
Youtube
com.lge.lgaccount
ldb
LGSmartCardService
LGWernickeManager
LGWfdsServices
LIA S4URecommender
LIA Informant
SIM Toolkit
Smart cleaning
Smart Notice
Smart screen
Smart Tips
System updates (both)
VZWAPN
WAP Service
Weather
Weather Platform
Removing Shutdown Monitor causes the phone to shut down without an animation.

edit. fixed

Can anyone list the files associated with wifi calling? I've taken the time to debloat some items from the lists provided but i think one or more of these files messed with the wifi calling. (i dont use it much, but id like the option to still be there). if anyone knows, can you post the apk and related files on here.
TIA

Question you guys just freeze the apps or you unistall them with titanium backup?
Sent from my VS986 using XDA Free mobile app

killa408shark said:
Question you guys just freeze the apps or you unistall them with titanium backup?
Sent from my VS986 using XDA Free mobile app
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I've been freezing them. I'm not that tight on space and it is good to have them still there in case of.... Something. When a debloated Rom gets out, then I don't mind.
From my LG-G4, Rooted running Stock 5.1

Went through and froze the ones I wanted to... But one of those (I think) made my phone lose the ability to display battery percentage... Anybody know which one?

rifievans said:
Went through and froze the ones I wanted to... But one of those (I think) made my phone lose the ability to display battery percentage... Anybody know which one?
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I am not aware of one that would do that, but if you unfreeze them one by and one and find one that did it, let me know and I'll update the OP!

geoff5093 said:
I am not aware of one that would do that, but if you unfreeze them one by and one and find one that did it, let me know and I'll update the OP!
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Sorry I was being dumb. I installed a module from xposed that changed that. My bad!

[GUIDE] List of bloatware on EMUI safe to remove

Hi all,
i was working on a guide on the vast amount of packages that we find already installed on EMUI by default and safe to remove because i'm sure that it would be useful for users like me, users that doesn't like to have space occupied on internal storage by bloat software, space that could be useful for many other things. So i decided to make a list with all the packages and their relative details about how each package listed here works on system, in way to advice and let you take the final choice by yourself about what to do with a package, remove it or not.
The first thing that i say, is BACKUP. Make always a TWRP backup, before doing everything that you don't clearly know. It's a safety reason, you MUST have a valid and clean backup before trying to remove packages or system apps, because the danger is always behind the corner. I say this for experience :silly:
For making things easier, i'll colour in red packages that you MUST NOT remove, because they're fundamentals for the correct execution of the OS, or they're an important system app. Keep an eye of regard and be careful about orange packages; some files are removable because they provide only functions not fundamental to the normal usage of the OS, but for other apps like File Manager, Calendar app, ecc. you'll have to provide a valid substitute for the app in way to have a workaround for replicate that function again, and so, pay caution and be aware. Green packages are safe to remove, because they won't provoke incompatibilities or other stuff that could compromise the OS. Last, cyan packages are packages which i'm still doubtful about, so i'll look for more details related when i'll have time. I won't give any suggestion about what to do with those until more will be known about, so be careful when you're deciding what you'll do with a package listed in cyan; it could be fundamental, or it couldn't. You take the decision. Packages will be listed in alphabetic order. You can use the method that you prefer to remove the app/package; there are many apps for debloating, but not everyone will work for real on every app by what i saw by my experience. **NOTE that some apps or packages may vary depending on different EMUI build numbers, so you couldn't be able find all of the packages listed here, like NFC services for example. Most of these should be present anyway** If this should happen, try another app. Personally, i reccomend Titanium Backup, but even ADB method is an excellent manner to remove this files. Instructions on how to do this are here, in this XDA article https://www.xda-developers.com/uninstall-carrier-oem-bloatware-without-root-access/ - Thanks to Doug Lynch for the realization of it. However, following this guide in 10-20 minutes you'll be able to regain something around 600-700 MB of free space, so courage and let's remove useless services and stuff!
The list will be updated when an explanation of a package will be given, when more details will be provided about. Anyway feel free to suggest me whatever you'd like to see inserted in this list and a reason that explains why it would be safe or not to remove, other than appreciated to increase my packages knowledge i'll put it here for other users.
*DISCLAIMER*
I am NOT responsable for every kind of bricks or damages to the OS that your phone could suffer after removing system packages or apps, and even if always willing on helping users in need, i'm NOT obblied to do it. So i please and i recommend EVERYONE to be EXTREMELY careful when you're on a package that you don't know how it acts on system, and i encourage everyone on taking ALWAYS a TWRP backup before doing something, or removing everything that could compromise the execution of the OS. Make things with brain, not with impulsive and senseless thoughts
NOTE - Most of the times, in the folder containing the apk of the app/package that you'll be removing, you'll find a folder named "oat" containg some ODEX files related to the app. Sometimes their weight is a bunch of KBs, while other times they could weight even 10MB. If you're removing the app/package, remember to delete the ODEX file too!
Changelog
• 05/11/2017 - The guide is open to everyone, here you'll find a vast amount of packages divided by sections; Android Packages, Google Apps/Packages, Huawei Apps/Packages and Other apps.
• 26/12/2017 - Thread re-organization, added other 5 packages to the list.
• 15/04/2018 - Added other 4 new packages to the list, added at the bottom of the guide the paths that usually contains bloatware, some related to your vendor. Added a voice about ODEX files.
• 27/01/2019 - Massive update! Added a total of 60 new packages (most of them is new stuff that comes from EMUI 8 / EMUI 9, plus various new Google apps and pre-installed bloatware) with related descriptions. Modified various packages that was previously classified as doubtful to safe to remove.
• 03/02/2019 - Another update, this time with 8 new packages that comes from every device that receive/ starts from Android Oreo/Pie and 4 Google apps and services that are by default on every Pie system.
App & Packages list
Android Packages list
android.process.media - MtpService. DO NOT remove this.
com.android.apps.tag - Still unclear how it acts with system, but should be safe to remove...
com.android.backupconfirm - Restore google settings with Google Backup restore function.
com.android.bips - Built-in Print Service. Safe to remove.
com.android.blockednumber - Blocked numbers feature.
com.android.bluetooth - Core of Bluetooth services.
com.android.bluetoothmidiservice - Provides classes for sending and receiving messages using the MIDI event protocol over Bluetooth LE.
com.android.calculator2 - Stock calculator app.
com.android.calendar - Stock calendar app.
com.android.captiveportallogin - This consists in a web page that the user of a public access network is obliged to view and interect with, before access is granted. Like public Wi-Fi hotspots that prompts you with an user and password login.
com.android.carrierconfig - Provides access to telephony configuration values that are carrier-specific.
com.android.cellbroadcastreceiver - Alerts for Broadcasts.
com.android.certinstaller - Certificate installer. When removed, the Wi-Fi wouldn't be able to be turned on. DO NOT remove this.
com.android.companiondevicemanager - Companion Device Manager that comes by default in every Oreo+ device. This handles connections to other devices, like Bluetooth Headphones, desktop Operative Systems, ecc. DO NOT remove this.
com.android.contacts - Stock contacts app.
com.android.cts.priv.ctsshim - Compatibilty Test Service. Used to certify your device as "valid" or not. DO NOT remove this.
com.android.defcontainer - Needed for installer by applications.
com.android.deskclock - Clock app, plus alarm function.
com.android.dreams.basic - Support for screensaver mode.
com.android.dreams.phototable - Photographic screensavers.
com.android.egg - Android build's easter egg feature.
com.android.email - Stock Email app (not Gmail).
com.android.emergency - Emergency Contacts. Remove it if you don't use this feature.
com.android.exchange - Needed for email app to work correctly if you use a mail different from Gmail.
com.android.facelock - Essential if you wanna use Face Unlock features, removable if you don't want to.
com.android.gallery3d - Gallery app.
com.android.htmlviewer - In-built HTML viewer.
com.android.hotwordenrollment.okgoogle - "OK Google" detection service (used when you wanna enroll Assistant by the hotword.
com.android.incallui - In Call User Interface - Controls various activities during a call.
com.android.inputdevices - Manages the input devices.
com.android.inputmethod.latin - AOSP keyboard. Safe to remove.
com.android.keychain - Should provide access to private keys plus their certificate chains in storage.
com.android.location.fused - NEVER REMOVE this. Provides everything you need for GPS, Cellular and Wi-Fi networks location data.
com.android.magicsmoke - Live wallpaper.
com.android.managedprovisioning - For corporate restritctions on phones with Google Workplace.
com.android.mediacenter - EMUI music app.
com.android.mms - Stock SMS app.
com.android.mms.service - Provides support for sending MMS messages with photos, videos, ecc.
com.android.nfc - NFC service. If disabled, Settings app could crash or not work.
com.android.noisefield - Live wallpaper.
com.android.phasebeam - Wallpaper.
com.android.printservice.reccomendation - Keep it, if you need to print directly via your phone.
com.android.pacprocessor - PAC stands for proxy auto-config, and this file defines how web browsers and other agents can automatically define the correct proxy server for fetching an URL. Removable, if you don't use proxies on your phone.
com.android.phone - Dialer app.
com.android.phone.recorder - Call recorder function.
com.android.printspooler - Keep it, if you need to print directly via your phone.
com.android.providers.blockednumber - Storage of blocked numbers.
com.android.providers.contacts - Part of stock contact app, sync contacts.
com.android.providers.calendar - Necessary to sync stock Calendar app and let it work correctly.
com.android.providers.downloads - Download provider. DO NOT remove this.
com.android.providers.downloads.ui - Download app. DO NOT remove this.
com.android.providers.media - Needed to access media files, and ringtones.
com.android.providers.partnerbookmarks - Provides bookmarks about partners of Google in Chrome.
com.android.providers.settings - Sync settings.
com.android.providers.telephony - Telephony provider contains data related to phone operation. DO NOT remove this.
com.android.providers.userdictionary - User dictionary for keyboard apps.
com.android.quicksearchbox - Search box.
com.android.se - Security Enhanced Linux (SELinux) framework. DO NOT remove this.
com.android.settings - Settings app.
com.android.settings.intelligence - Settings tips in Settings menu. DO NOT remove this.
com.android.sharedstoragebackup - Possibly USB connection menu.
com.android.shell - Unix shell to communicate via ADB commands through PC. DO NOT remove this.
com.android.simappdialog - Sim App Dialog, comes by default in every Pie+ device. It is used to install the carrier app when the SIM is inserted. DO NOT remove this.
com.android.soundrecorder - Sound recorder, obviously.
com.android.spul - SUPL20SERVICES, seems related to GPS in Huawei devices. Should be safe to remove.
com.android.systemui - System User Interface. DO NOT remove this.
com.android.stk - SIM toolkit app.
com.android.storagemanger - Storage Manager function, the one that details your occupied space on internal/external memory card and allows to see how many space is occupied by apps divided by sections, to be clear. DO NOT remove this.
com.android.traceur - Android stock developer tool included by default in every Pie+ device. Allows to locally save logs. DO NOT remove this.
com.android.vending - Google Play Store app.
com.android.voicedialer - Voice search.
com.android.vpndialogs - VPN system.
com.android.wallpaper.holospiral - Live wallpaper.
com.android.wallpaper.livepicker - Wallpaper picker.
com.android.wallpapercropper - Wallpaper cropper.
com.example.android.notepad - Notepad app.
Google Apps/Packages list
com.google.android.backuptransport - Allows Android apps to back up their data on Google servers.
com.google.android.apps.books - Google Books.
com.google.android.apps.cloudprint - Cloud print.
com.google.android.apps.currents - Currents.
com.google.android.apps.docs - Google Drive.
com.google.android.apps.fitness - Google Fit.
com.google.android.apps.mapps - Google Maps app.
com.google.android.apps.photos - Google Photos.
com.google.android.apps.plus - Google+.
com.google.android.apps.restore - Restore apps during first boot.
com.google.android.apps.tachyon - Google Duo.
com.google.android.apps.turbo - Device Health Services, ships by default on every Oreo+ device. DO NOT remove this.
com.google.android.apps.wallpaper - Google Wallpapers. Safe to remove.
com.google.android.apps.wellbeing - Digital Wellbeing app that is prebuilt in Android Pie. Safe to remove.
com.android.documentsui - This prompts you with a window for apps wishing to access files outside of their own storage area. DO NOT remove this.
com.google.android.ext.services - Android Notification Ranking service, part of Android Services Library. DO NOT remove this.
com.google.android.feedback - When an app crashes, this is the app that briefly asks you if you want to feedback the crash on the market, Google Play Store.
com.google.android.googlequicksearchbox - Google Search.
com.google.android.gm - G-mail app.
com.google.android.gms - Google Play Services. DO NOT remove this.
com.google.android.gsf - Google Services Framework, needed for Google Apps. DO NOT remove this.
com.google.android.gsf.login - Support for managing Google accounts. DO NOT remove this.
com.google.android.inputmethod.latin - G Board.
com.google.ar.core - Google ARCore app.
com.google.marvin.talkback - Adds some features about accessibility settings.
com.google.android.markup - Google Markup app made for modifying pictures, ships by default on every Pie+ device.
com.google.android.onetimeinitializer - Provides first time setup, safe to remove.
com.google.android.packageinstaller - Gives ability to install, update or remove applications on the device.
com.google.android.partnersetup - Software that helps other apps to work with Google products.
com.google.android.play.games - Google Play Games.
com.google.android.setupwizard - Removable after the first start of the phone, it's the basic configuration wizard that drives you through first boot.
com.google.android.soundpicker - Google Sounds. Removable if you already have another media select service.
com.google.android.street - Google Street View app.
com.google.android.syncadapters.calendar - Google Calendar sync.
com.google.android.syncadapters.contacts - Google Contacts sync.
com.google.android.talk - Google Hangouts.
com.google.android.tts - Text-to-speech powers apps to read text on your scream aloud, in many languages.
com.google.android.videos - Google Play Movies.
com.google.android.webview - WebView interface. DO NOT remove this.
com.google.android.youtube - YouTube app.
com.google.tango.measure - Google Measure app.
Huawei Apps/Packages list
com.baidu.input_huawei - Huawei chinese stock input keyboard. Safe to remove.
com.hisi.mapcon - Don't disable/remove this if you use WiFi Calling, or it'll kill the app. If you don't use WiFi Calling, this is safe to remove. (Thanks @mj084 !)
com.huawei.appmarket - Huawei Market app.
com.huawei.android.chr - HwChrService. Safe to remove.
com.huawei.android.dsdscardmanager - Dual Sim Card manager. DO NOT remove this.
com.huawei.android.FloatTasks - Floating dock function.
com.huawei.android.FMRadio - Radio FM app. DO NOT remove this.
com.huawei.android.hsf - Huawei Services Framework. Safe to remove.
com.huawei.android.hwpay - Huawei Pay. Safe to remove.
com.huawei.android.hwouc - System update app. DO NOT remove this.
com.huawei.android.karaoke - Karaoke mode feature. Safe to remove.
com.huawei.android.instantshare - Huawei Share features. DO NOT remove this.
com.huawei.android.internal.app - Component of Huawei sharing. DO NOT remove this.
com.huawei.android.launcher - Huawei launcher app.
com.huawei.android.mirrorshare - MirrorShare feature.
com.huawei.android.projectmenu - ProjectMenu interface. DO NOT remove this.
com.huawei.android.pushagent - System update OTA notification push service.
com.huawei.android.remotecontroller - Juawei Smart Controller app.
com.huawei.search - HiSearch. Safe to remove.
com.huawei.synergy - Huawei Cloud Synergy. Shouldn't be safe to remove, need to learn more 'bout this.
com.huawei.stylus.floatmenu - Floating menu with M-Pen feature. Safe to remove.
com.huawei.android.thememanager - Theme Manager. DO NOT remove this.
com.huawei.android.tips - Huawei Tips. Safe to remove.
com.huawei.android.totemweather - Huawei Weather app.
com.huawei.android.wfdirect - Wi-Fi Direct feature.
com.huawei.aod - Always On Display feature. DO NOT remove this.
com.huawei.arengine.service - Augmented reality service. Safe to remove.
com.huawei.bluetooth - Import contact via Bluetooth function.
com.huawei.browser - Huawei Browser app. More than safe to remove if you have another browser installed.
com.huawei.contactscamcard - CamCard is a business card reader app. Safe to remove.
com.huawei.compass - Huawei Compass app.
com.huawei.desktop.explorer - Service that is been used when you wanna use your phone as an operative system on a PC. Safe to remove.
com.huawei.fido.uafclient - Fast ID Online function. Safe to remove.
com.huawei.gameassistant - Huawei Game Suite (HiGame). Safe to remove.
com.huawei.geofence - GeofenceService. Safe to remove.
com.huawei.hdiw - Huawei ID app. Safe to remove.
com.huawei.hiai - Huawei Artificial Intelligence. DO NOT remove this.
com.huawei.hidisk - Huawei File Manager app.
com.huawei.hifolder - Huawei Online Cloud folder service. Safe to remove.
com.huawei.himovie.overseas - Huawei videos App. Safe to remove.
com.huawei.hitouch - Floating dock by Huawei. Safe to remove.
com.huawei.HwMultiScreenShot - Sliding screen feature.
com.huawei.hwasm - FIDO UAF Autenthicator-Specific Module.
com.huawei.android.hwaps - Advanced Power Saving feature. DO NOT remove this.
com.huawei.hwdetectrepair - Huawei Smart diagnosis app. Safe to remove.
com.huawei.iaware - Never understood what thid does, but hey it's safe to remove.
com.huawei.ihealth - MotionService package, it's required for actions like shaking the phone to shut off the alarm, ecc. - remove it, if you don't care about this.
com.huawei.languagedownloader - Huawei language downloader. DO NOT remove this
com.huawei.livewallpaper.paradise - Live wallpaper service.
com.huawei.parentcontrol - Parental controls functions. Safe to remove.
com.huawei.pcassistant - HiSuite service. If you use it, keep it.
com.huawei.phoneservice - HiCare app. Safe to remove.
com.huawei.powergenie - Huawei Power management app. DO NOT remove this.
com.huawei.mirror - Huawei Mirror app. Safe to remove.
com.huawei.scanner - Huawei Scanner function. DO NOT remove this.
com.huawei.screenrecorder - Huawei Screen recorder feature. Safe to remove.
com.huawei.systemmanager - Huawei System Manager app. DO NOT remove this.
com.huawei.trustagent - Intelligent unlock feature.
com.huawei.vassistant - HiVoice app. Safe to remove.
com.huawei.videoeditor - Video editor function. Safe to remove.
com.huawei.wallet - Huawei Wallet. Safe to remove.
com.huawei.watch.sync - Huawei Watch sync function. Safe to remove.
com.iflytek.speechsuite - Default voice input method.
com.nuance.swype.emui - Huawei Swype functions.
Other apps
Obviously all bloatware apps and services related , Snapchat... ecc.
com.amazon.aa - Amazon Assistant app.
com.amazon.aa.attribution - Amazon Assistant related package.
com.booking - Booking.com app.
com.ebay.mobile - eBay app.
com.facebook.appmanager - Facebook related stuff. Purge this.
com.facebook.system - Facebook related stuff. Purge this.
com.facebook.orca - Facebook related stuff. Purge this.
com.facebook.katana -Facebook related stuff. Purge this.
com.facebook.services - Facebook related stuff. Purge this.
com.instagram.android - Instagram app.
com.netflix.mediaclient - Netflix app.
com.netflix.partner.activation - Netflix related package.
com.microsoft.translator - Microsoft Translate app. Safe to remove.
com.snapchat.android - Snapchat App.
com.swiftkey.swiftkeyconfigurator - SwiftKey factory settings. Safe to remove.
com.touchtype.swiftkey - SwiftKey board. Safe to remove.
com.twitter.android - Twitter app.
org.smsalliance.openmobileapi.service - SmartcardService. "The SmartCard API is a reference implementation of the SIMalliance Open Mobile API specification that enables Android applications to communicate with Secure Elements, e.g. SIM card, embedded Secure Elements, Mobile Security Card or others."
Paths to follow for locating most of the bloatware files quickly
Root Explorer needed!
/cust/hw/eu/app (EU will vary with your region ID)
/system/delapp
/system/priv-app
/version/special_cust/BLN-L21/hw/eu/app (BLN-L21 and EU will vary with your phone firmware and region ID)
Stay tuned for updates, in the meanwhile feel free to suggest new packages to be added to the list - collaborations are appreciated.

Thanks Man! This is really helpful. Im going to make a nandroid and then im going to start over and make a "lean build" after trimming all the fat

A perfect guide to help others without messing up anything. A detailed one brother. Kudos.
Keep up this great work. :highfive:

fc3211 said:
Thanks Man! This is really helpful. Im going to make a nandroid and then im going to start over and make a "lean build" after trimming all the fat
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shashank1320 said:
A perfect guide to help others without messing up anything. A detailed one brother. Kudos.
Keep up this great work. :highfive:
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Thanks guys, other infos are coming very soon... oh yeah, I've noticed that the yellow i had choose is a lil' bit too bright, and makes the packages names almost impossible to read. I'll change it in a darker one next time I'll update the guide

After a thread re-organization, i've decided to make still unknown packages cyan coloured, other than orange; orange from now on will substitute the yellow colour, since i retain it more inherent to a "handle with care" package, and overall because that yellow tonality was almost unreadable. Updates are incoming in week!

RedSkull23 said:
After a thread re-organization, i've decided to make still unknown packages cyan coloured, other than orange; orange from now on will substitute the yellow colour, since i retain it more inherent to a "handle with care" package, and overall because that yellow tonality was almost unreadable. Updates are incoming in week!
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Thank you man, you're the best contributor (at least, italian) for Honor6x! Keep up the good work!

Landrea said:
Thank you man, you're the best contributor (at least, italian) for Honor6x! Keep up the good work!
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Thanks man, gosh I'm a little bit late about updating this guide but actually I've only found 3-4 other packages considerable as bloatware (superfluous services never used if not interested) I'd like to update with even more stuff. There's an important note that i must write at the top of the guide, overall; if you update with the biggest update package, usually around 2,47GB, all the bloat stuff and services will be re-added to the OS; this means that for we rooted users, that must rely on this package to correctly update by huawei recovery, all the stuff will have to be removed again. Following this guide anyway, in 10-20 minutes you'll regain something around 600-700 MB of free space (as in my case: a non debloated backup occupy 5,40GB of space - a debloated one takes 4,90GB instead)

RedSkull23 said:
Thanks man, gosh I'm a little bit late about updating this guide but actually I've only found 3-4 other packages considerable as bloatware (superfluous services never used if not interested) I'd like to update with even more stuff. There's an important note that i must write at the top of the guide, overall; if you update with the biggest update package, usually around 2,47GB, all the bloat stuff and services will be re-added to the OS; this means that for we rooted users, that must rely on this package to correctly update by huawei recovery, all the stuff will have to be removed again. Following this guide anyway, in 10-20 minutes you'll regain something around 600-700 MB of free space (as in my case: a non debloated backup occupy 5,40GB of space - a debloated one takes 4,90GB instead)
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I'm keeping the app "frozen" using Titanium backup and I noticed, even with Full ota update, they're not re-added back.

Landrea said:
I'm keeping the app "frozen" using Titanium backup and I noticed, even with Full ota update, they're not re-added back.
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Of course, because if frozen, the app isn't removed at all. It is shut off, but its space occupied on memory is still there. Simply the update won't add it again because it isn't missing. But i prefer to eradicate those at all instead of frozing it.

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Of course, because if frozen, the app isn't removed at all. It is shut off, but its space occupied on memory is still there. Simply the update won't add it again because it isn't missing. But i prefer to eradicate those at all instead of frozing it.
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I've settled just not seeing the app in the drawer (f.e. two "calculators"), thing that upset me the most.
I know free space isn't earned, but since updates come out often, it'd be annoying to remove the bloats every time.
I really looking forward to have a fully workink custom ROM, but idk if that would ever be realistic.... what do you think?

Landrea said:
I've settled just not seeing the app in the drawer (f.e. two "calculators"), thing that upset me the most.
I know free space isn't earned, but since updates come out often, it'd be annoying to remove the bloats every time.
I really looking forward to have a fully workink custom ROM, but idk if that would ever be realistic.... what do you think?
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To me it's natural by now, i debloat after every update, it takes just 10 minutes but hey i speak for myself. About custom ROMs, with the help of Project Treble in Android Oreo, things could get much easier. But i don't know the state of development about future bug-free roms. Devs can surely say something more about this.

Rommco05 said:
Uninstalled...thx for guide
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Happy that it has been useful!

Hi,
Just to be sure, does the method you describe requires root access ?
I don't understand where I can find those packages and how I should remove them...
Thx in advance

Eulmiac said:
Hi,
Just to be sure, does the method you describe requires root access ?
I don't understand where I can find those packages and how I should remove them...
Thx in advance
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Hello,
There are different methods to remove apps, some of them needing root, some others not needing it.
You can remove apps using adb without root using this tutorial : https://www.xda-developers.com/uninstall-carrier-oem-bloatware-without-root-access/
However, as it is said, be careful with what you remove...

Eulmiac said:
Hi,
Just to be sure, does the method you describe requires root access ?
I don't understand where I can find those packages and how I should remove them...
Thx in advance
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I didn't pointed a method to remove bloatware Eulmiac, i just suggested apps like Titanium Backup to remove the easily removable apps, but for other apps/packages you'll absolutely need a root explorer like MiXplorer.
I listed packages and how they affects the system, in way to let you take the final decision about what to do with the app in question.
Sorry for the late answer, I'm pretty busy lately but i have achieved some nice tips to add to this guide to remove other 300-400MB of bloatware I'll update it as I'll be able to.

List update!
Added a changelog in OP; added other 4 new packages to the list; at the bottom of the guide, you'll find the paths that usually contains bloatware, some related to your vendor; added a voice about ODEX files also.

use sd maid to remove listed files.

a TWRP flashable debloater script would do the job a lot easier.
Thanks for these lists.

I know it is in orange but what wont work if I remove com.android.mediacenter?

side_flip15 said:
a TWRP flashable debloater script would do the job a lot easier.
Thanks for these lists.
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Yeah surely man, i don't know how to write a script but even if I would, I'd one that would match my own needs. Maybe someone else would like to keep Google Play Music instead of removing it, and so, every single user would have to write his own script based on personal intentions...
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I know it is in orange but what wont work if I remove com.android.mediacenter?
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Surely stock music app (Huawei's one, to be clear) would be removed completely from the device, and other related menus or interfaces like the one that you can see while you choose a tune from settings menu, or while you set a ringtone could be unavailable. But you could always use stock File Manager interface (or other file manager apps) to set it without problems. Backup and try!
(Sorry for the late answer, I was in vacation).