I want to get rid of all the apps I don't need that I have no clue about and possible Spyware
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I've been looking through the threads here to see if there's a way I can gain temporary root on my MyTouch 3G Slide. I'm really not interested in a permanent root or switching away from the stock rom (I've got the 2.2.1 ROM), unless there's a really good one based on the stock.
Basically, I just want to get temporary root and remove some of the pre-installed bloatware (the T-Mobile app pack, perhaps the HTC Stocks application) and clear out some space. Does anyone have any suggestions?
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Basically, I just want to enable the Move 2 SD enabler and delete some of the carrier bloatware (if at all possible).
I've rooted my Verizon GNex and been having a wonderful time - still on stock, although I was able to install Google Wallet using lukegb's wonderful guide.
The next thing I want to do is remove the verizon files that came with the phone. My two questions are how do I do this, and which apps are safe to remove.
On the first question, I've already downloaded Root Explorer and I can edit the /system/app folder. One guide I read says to just delete the .apk files (and I'm assuming .odex files) and you're done. Is there a "cleaner" way to do this (i.e., a way that checks for dependencies and tries to avoid weird errors in the future)?
The two most obvious apps I need to get rid of VZWBackupAssistant and MyVerizon. I found the apk's for those, but I also noticed "VZWAPNLib.apk", "VZWAPNService.apk" and "VerizonSSO.apk". I understand from searching a bit that the SSO file is used to authorize apps from the "Verizon" section of the market - is this correct? Do you think its safe to remove if I don't intend to download Verizon specific apps? The APN files would seem to relate to connecting to Verizon APNs - so I assume I need these? Is there a more "vanillia" way of connecting to the Verizon network?
Thanks for your help!
I would just remove MyVerizon and Backup Assistant.. would stray away from touching the others..
Also, instead of deleting them, just change them from .apk to .bak incase you for whatever reason need them in the future, you can just revert them back to .apk.
i second the renaming: at least with the VZW galaxy tab, the OTA updates would fail partway through when vzw bloatware wasn't found by the update- if you rename and if the OTA updates work the same way with this device, and the update fails (and assuming you want the update), you can rename back the pre-installed stuff. At least on the tab, I had to reflash back to stock to get my updates working, then restore everything until i learned my lesson.
For the love of god, don't delete them if you don't even know why they're in there. Just go to Manage Apps, and disable VZ Backup Assistant and My Verizon (if you don't use it), and you're done. I can guarantee you don't want to remove the APN related files. This is a phone on the VERIZON network; there are GOING to be Verizon related files.
Rooting not a choice if I want to use my g2 for work. I keep seeing references to things like cyanogen no longer requiring root, but cannot find a clear answer. Would like to get rid of bloat and have some control over notifications dropdown, qslide, etc. Any way I can do this without rooting?
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Wht are the advantage of rooting ? How to change stock icon pakage in google now launcher without rooting ?
Main advantages of rooting I see:
- easy backup (Titanium Backup), you can access data of apps.
- copy/move of data with attributes including timestamps is possible.
- possibility to modify system, like enabling disabled features.
- it is your device. You did not rent it. Noone should technically restrict your ability to do anything with it.
modify system - xposed, remove unwanted app and data
If you don't know the advantages of rooting, you don't need rooting.
dedraks said:
If you don't know the advantages of rooting, you don't need rooting.
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He's not asking what the advantages of rooting are. He's asking what YOU root your phone for. IMO lol.
Anw, in the past when I used to root my phone, it was mainly to disable the bloatwares, install Adaway and to backup my phone before wandering into the endless world of Custom ROM. Now I'm old and want to settle down. My only urge to root my MZP now is to install adaway and get rid of all the annoying ads. But then again, they are not that annoying.
@vietkao, if AdAway is your only reason for root, you probably should give DNS66 a try. It works similar to AdAway, but does not need root. Only restriction: It works as vpn, so it can not run at the same time as another vpn. Gain: you may disable or enable it per app.
Hi everyone. First time posting, so bear with me. Curious as the the effects of unrooting my Nexus 5x. If I root the device to remove bloatware and then undo it, do the apps I uninstalled come back?
To be clear, I have neither rooted nor unrooted my phone and am looking for a way to remove some pre-installed apps.
Thanks!
What bloatware are you talking about on the Nexus 5X?
Do bear in mind that removing anything from the system partition will prevent you from receiving any future OTAs, and you'll need to repeat the procedures each time you manually upgrade your system.
nowster said:
What bloatware are you talking about on the Nexus 5X?
Do bear in mind that removing anything from the system partition will prevent you from receiving any future OTAs, and you'll need to repeat the procedures each time you manually upgrade your system.
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Okay, very helpful. I just figured that was the easiest way to describe pre-installed apps. Not really bad, just stock apps for which I have preferred replacements (like chrome and youtube) So, you're saying that removing those does me no good if I intend to unroot. Thanks!