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...
You're welcome!
blessedhands said:
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).
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Hi All.
After a few days of hard work and a few times of (i don't remember how many) reflashing stock rom, i have made a complete list of safely disabled (remove or freeze its up to you) bloatware on my Droid Razr m KK lates OTA update. (Obviously this was made possible with the help of HYDROGEN PER OXIDE thanks to HYDROGEN & SERG_GANGUBAS). I have seen some other topics here on XDA about debloating M but i think those lists are incomplete. Also this is the first time i am creating a new thread on any forum so my apologies if something i did wrong. So here goes...
Amazon
Amazon Kindle
Amazon Mp3
Amazon App store
Amazon Audible
Audio Effects
Avatar
Backup Assistant Plus
Backup Assistant+contacts
Basic Daydreams
Black Hole
Browser Message
Bubbles
Call Forward Activation
Chrome
Circles
Cloud
Cloud Print
com.android.backupconfirm(restores google settings)
com.android.browserprovider(delete if you use a browser other than chrome)
com.android.providers.partnerbookmarks
com.android.wallpaper.holospiral
com.android.wallpapercropper
com.motorola.android.motvzwlocationservice
com.motorola.android.omadrm
com.motorola.bug2go
com.motorola.dataroaming
com.motorola.devicemanagement
com.motorola.setupwizard.phoneservice
com.motorola.thermalservice
com.motorola.vzw.cbs.systemui
com.motorola.vzw.loader
com.motorola.vzw.settings.extention
com.qualcomm.atfwd
com.qualcomm.privinit
com.qualcomm.qualcommsettings
com.verizon.permissions.appdirectedsms
com.verizon.permissions.vzwappan
ConfigUpdater
CQA test
Demo mode
Desk Dock
Device Management
DiagMdlog Settings
Drive
DRM Protected Content Storage
Droid Zap
Email
Emergency Alerts
entitlement
Face Unlock
Facebook
Favorite Contacts
Files
Gmail
Google Pinyin Input
Google Play Books
Google Play Games
Google Play Movies & TV
Google Pay Music
Google Play Newsstand
Google Search
Google Text-to-speech Engine
Google+
Hangouts
Help
Homescreen Tips
Homecreen (need another launcher)
Homescreen Config(same as above)
HP Print Service Plugin
HTML Viewer
Ils
IMDB
Input Devices
Key Chain
Live Wallpaper Picker
Local Wipe
Magic Smoke Wallpapers
Manage SIM card
Maps
Market Feedback Agent
Mobile Hotspot
Modem Fast dormancy
Modem Stat Service
Motocare
Motocare Int
Moto Email Config
Moto Dock Helper Service
Motorola Dock Service
Motorola ID
Motorola Notification
Motorola One Time Init
Motorola Services
Motorola Services Main
Motorola OTA
MotoSignature App
Movement Detection
Movie Studio
Music Visualization Wallpapers
My Verizon Mobile
Native Dropbox Agent
Nfc Sevice
Nfc Ui
NFL Mobile
OMA client provisioning
PGM System
Phase beam
PhotoScreensavers
Picasa Uploader
Preset
Print Spooler
Programming Menu
Quick Office
Quick View(Badges e.g. Missed call new message)
Rescue Add-on Motorola
Setup Wizard
Sim Toolkit
Slacker Radio
Smart Actions
Smart Actions Android Framework
Smart Actions Proprietary Framework
Sound Recorder
Street View
Sync Service
Tags
TalkBack
Translate
Tutorial
User Dictionary
Vehicle Mode
Verizon Login
Video Calling
Vmware Ready
Voice Commands
Voice Mail
VpnDialogs
VZ Navigator
VZW Package Installer
VZWAPNService
VzwSecureSettingsApp
Weather
Youtube
Zappos.
NEW**
Calendar
Calendar Storage
Cool Down Mode
MdmMoveNotice
Global Unplug
I have not disabled Playstore related apps and services because they are needed obviously. But you can delete them just in case. Plus, by deleting all these apps, i cannot use PIN or PASSWORD lock. Pattern is working fine and i haven't found the culprit yet. Everything else is working fine. I had almost 500mb free RAM after doing this(no apps installed through playstore yet).
Did i miss something? Please mention. Needless to say you can keep the apps that you want to use. Hopefully i helped...
**EDIT**
Don't disable VPN Dialogs if you use a VPN app. The app will not work i.e. it won't connect to the servers.
More Apps added in first post.
One more thing i would like to share with you guys from my experience, just in case someone finds it useful.
If you guys are deleting bloat for more storage space, then its fine. But if storage is not an issue and you're doing it for battery saving only, then i think keeping all the bloat and installing donate version of Greenify and Greenifying everything is far better option than deleting the apps because deleting the bloat causes the phone to lag and sometimes FC's. When i deleted all the bloatware, for sure i was having more free ram but i didn't notice a substantial gain in battery life. Now my phone is back in original state and i have greenified everything and now my battery gives me 1 hour more of SCREEN ON time. I am not sure if it will be the same for everyone. Just my 2 cents...
My personal list for Debloater. Aggressive )
Don't quite remember if it is suitable for 4.1.2, but 4.4.2 RAZR M / Luge for sure.
muhammadtalha-13 said:
Hi All.
After a few days of hard work and a few times of (i don't remember how many) reflashing stock rom...
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This is the exact complete list of apps I ousted after flashing. Good lookin', appreciate the info for everyone!
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s5610 said:
My personal list for Debloater. Aggressive )
Don't quite remember if it is suitable for 4.1.2, but 4.4.2 RAZR M / Luge for sure.
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True to the name lol.
**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.
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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?
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killa408shark said:
Question you guys just freeze the apps or you unistall them with titanium backup?
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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!
Here are some screenshots of my disabled apps list.
So far I have been running with improved battery life and performance.
If you try this with your phone please let me know your results.
List of apps I uninstalled:
1. Android Pay (because it doesn't support my bank)
2. Chrome ( I use Firefox because I hate ads & tracking cookies)
3. Device Unlock
4. Docs
5. Google Play Movies & TV
6. Google Play Music
7. Google Play Newstand
8. Hangouts
9. Sheets
10. Slides
11. T-Mobile Name ID
Disable Steps (not sure if all of these make a difference but its been great for me so far)
1. Disable the apps on this list
2. Went into each individual app and cleared the data and cache for improved storage.
3. Force quit all apps still listed as running.
4. Reboot
I only have Calendar, Device Unlock, Gmail, Hangouts, Lookout, Music, and Name ID disabled. The other LG apps I uninstalled.
So you can disable stock calendar on tmobile version?
god I need to take a few minutes & go through & do this for mine. All of the LG stuff needs to go, but I have to admit I love Name ID & will wait to kill the unlock app till my 40 days is up & I unlock mine.
I despise the tmobile app. The iOS version is leaps and bounds better and actually useful.
How do you disable the apps?
greysonofusa said:
Here are some screenshots of my disabled apps list.
So far I have been running with improved battery life and performance.
If you try this with your phone please let me know your results.
List of apps I uninstalled:
1. Android Pay (because it doesn't support my bank)
2. Chrome ( I use Firefox because I hate ads & tracking cookies)
3. Device Unlock
4. Docs
5. Google Play Movies & TV
6. Google Play Music
7. Google Play Newstand
8. Hangouts
9. Sheets
10. Slides
11. T-Mobile Name ID
Disable Steps (not sure if all of these make a difference but its been great for me so far)
1. Disable the apps on this list
2. Went into each individual app and cleared the data and cache for improved storage.
3. Force quit all apps still listed as running.
4. Reboot
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Why freeze or uninstall device unlock?
I'm not in the US so I don't need a lot of the apps that came with this phone - the others I have disabled are apps I don't really want active on my phone or apps that I don't use...
I've disabled:
Android Pay (doesn't work where I am)
Chrome (I use Orfox or Firefox)
Cloud Print
com.facebook.appmanager (I don't have facebook)
Device Unlock (I bought the phone used and unlocked)
Email
Gmail (I use protonmail)
Google App
Google Play Movies & TV
Google Play Music
Hangouts
Lookout
Maps (I rarely use it. If I absolutely need to use it, I'll use the web version)
Mobile Hotspot
Photos
Quick Help
T-Mobile
T-Mobile Name ID
Voice Recorder
I've removed a lot of permissions on most of the apps that I still use with App Ops, and I have also disabled background data on 99% of these apps + I have installed DroFirewall (this seems to be the firewall that works best on this phone in my experience) to block internet access for all the apps that have no business going online.
I love this phone, and now that I have root I can finally use it as I want. (I used to have the F700K and was never able to root it so I ditched it and went for the H830 as root is a must have for me,)
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Forgot what I have frozen in Titanium Backup:
Android System Webview
App Updates
GCUV
Google Calendar Sync
Quick Help Service
Setup Wizard
Talkback
I'm aware some regions have call recording as an option however in the UK this isn't automatically possible.
Can anyone recommend a good call recorder?
Even better if the stock Google dialer could be modded to allow this!
Update: seems this does the trick!
[MOD][ROOT] GAppsMod (ex GoogleDialerMod)
Introduction GAppsMod (ex GoogleDialerMod) is an Android application able to unlock hidden features (e.g., available only in some countries or on certain devices) in Google applications (such as Phone Messages by Google). Root is required. The...
forum.xda-developers.com
Worked for me, had to force close and reopen the dialer a couple times. Also auto-record doesn't seem to work or no way to set it.
Yet to properly test it out, especially silencing the call recording notification...
I've always had the best luck with https://f-droid.org/en/packages/com.github.axet.callrecorder/
Note: use version 1.7.13, not 1.7.14.
Although the developer has not really done a great job maintaining it for Android 11 or newer, it still works for the most part.
And note that it has to be installed as a privileged application to work, i.e., /system/priv-app/. There is a magisk module that does this with it.
if you're rooted this might work
Phone by Google - Apps on Google Play
Reliable phone calls with spam protection, caller ID and more helpful features
play.google.com
more info here
GitHub - jacopotediosi/GAppsMod: Tweak Google apps (e.g., Phone and Messages) to unlock hidden features (e.g., available only in some countries or on certain devices). Root is required.
Tweak Google apps (e.g., Phone and Messages) to unlock hidden features (e.g., available only in some countries or on certain devices). Root is required. - GitHub - jacopotediosi/GAppsMod: Tweak Goo...
github.com
hidroela said:
if you're rooted this might work
Phone by Google - Apps on Google Play
Reliable phone calls with spam protection, caller ID and more helpful features
play.google.com
more info here
GitHub - jacopotediosi/GAppsMod: Tweak Google apps (e.g., Phone and Messages) to unlock hidden features (e.g., available only in some countries or on certain devices). Root is required.
Tweak Google apps (e.g., Phone and Messages) to unlock hidden features (e.g., available only in some countries or on certain devices). Root is required. - GitHub - jacopotediosi/GAppsMod: Tweak Goo...
github.com
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is the magisk version of this systemless?
I decided not to root my phone (yet) but still want to disable stuff which I never use (for example: wellbeing, live wallpapers, ...).
You certainly do not find the amount of "bloatware" on this phone that you find on the competition ... but anyway.
You can disable packages without root using "App Freezer" (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.wakasoftware.appfreezer).
You have to read the instructions to enable it to work rootless-ly, but it does work (it uses device administrator permissions). Before granting that permission you must remove all accounts from the device (yes, even your Google account). Then activate the permission. Then reboot. Then add accounts again.
First install the app, then, once accounts are removed, do the following:
Code:
adb shell dpm set-device-owner com.wakasoftware.appfreezer/.receiver.DPMReceiver
Attached is an XML file (exported from App Freezer) with the packages that I have disabled.
Don't just blindly copy/paste this. Check and judge for yourself !!! There are probably packages which I don't use which you will want to keep !!!
My list of disabled packages (with very short description of what these APKs do).
Code:
com.android.backupconfirm (part of Google's backup system)
com.android.bips (built in print service)
com.android.bips.auto_generated_rro_product__ (overlay for built in print service)
com.android.bluetoothmidiservice (bluetooth midi devices support)
com.android.bookmarkprovider
com.android.calllogbackup (backup of your phone's call log)
com.android.cellbroadcastreceiver (emergency alerts via SMS)
com.android.cellbroadcastreceiver.overlay.pixel (overlay for cell broadcast)
com.android.cellbroadcastservice.overlay.pixel (overlay for cell broadcast)
com.android.companiondevicemanager (service for managing companion devices)
com.android.cts.ctsshim (compatibility test suite)
com.android.cts.priv.ctsshim (compatibility test suite)
com.android.dreams.basic (screensaver when phone is docked)
com.android.egg (easter egg)
com.android.emergency (emergency services handling in case of need)
com.android.hotwordenrollment.okgoogle (OK google voice registration)
com.android.hotwordenrollment.xgoogle (OK google voice registration)
com.android.htmlviewer (source code viewer for html pages)
com.android.inputdevices (handling of capabilities of input devices, e.g. keyboard)
com.android.internal.display.cutout.emulation.avoidAppsInCutout (screen cutout overlay)
com.android.internal.display.cutout.emulation.corner (screen cutout overlay)
com.android.internal.display.cutout.emulation.double (screen cutout overlay)
com.android.internal.display.cutout.emulation.hole (screen cutout overlay)
com.android.internal.display.cutout.emulation.noCutout (screen cutout overlay)
com.android.internal.display.cutout.emulation.tall (screen cutout overlay)
com.android.internal.display.cutout.emulation.waterfall (screen cutout overlay)
com.android.internal.systemui.navbar.threebutton (3 button navigation)
com.android.internal.systemui.onehanded.gestural (use phone with one hand)
com.android.localtransport (part of Google's backup system)
com.android.managedprovisioning (framework for managing your device by IT admins, e.g. work profiles)
com.android.managedprovisioning.overlay (overlaty for managed provisioning)
com.android.mms.service (MMS)
com.android.mtp (MTP connection - e.g. file transfer - to PC; no need if you use adb)
com.android.musicfx (equalizer)
com.android.pacprocessor (auto discovery of network proxies)
com.android.providers.partnerbookmarks (browser bookmarks by Google partners)
com.android.safetyregulatoryinfo (safety info)
com.android.safetyregulatoryinfo.auto_generated_rro_product__ (safety info overlay)
com.android.sdm.plugins.diagmon (diagnostic plugin)
com.android.settings.overlay.glu0g (screen which shows phone compliance info in settings)
com.android.sharedstoragebackup (part of Google's backup system)
com.android.simappdialog (app dialog for SIM cards which support interaction with Android OS)
com.android.stk (app dialog for SIM cards which support interaction with Android OS)
com.android.systemui.plugin.globalactions.wallet (part of Google pay framework)
com.android.traceur (tracing)
com.android.traceur.auto_generated_rro_product__ (tracing overlay)
com.android.traceur.auto_generated_rro_vendor__ (tracing overlay)
com.android.wallpaper.livepicker (live wallpapers)
com.android.wallpaperbackup (part of Google's backup system; backup wallpaper)
com.customermobile.preload.vzw (part of verizon services)
com.google.android.accessibility.soundamplifier (accessibility: sound amplification)
com.google.android.apps.accessibility.voiceaccess (accessibility: control device by sound)
com.google.android.apps.carrier.carrierwifi (wifi calling)
com.google.android.apps.carrier.log (wifi calling)
com.google.android.apps.cbrsnetworkmonitor (citizen broadbane network handling)
com.google.android.apps.diagnosticstool (diagnostics)
com.google.android.apps.dreamliner (pixel stand)
com.google.android.apps.helprtc (Google help system)
com.google.android.apps.internal.betterbug (bug handling)
com.google.android.apps.restore (part of Google's backup system)
com.google.android.apps.safetyhub (safety hub in settings)
com.google.android.apps.tips (Pixel tips)
com.google.android.apps.wallpaper (wallpapers)
com.google.android.apps.wallpaper.pixel (pixel wallpapers)
com.google.android.apps.wearables.maestro.companion (support for pixel buds)
com.google.android.apps.wellbeing (wellbeing)
com.google.android.apps.work.clouddpc (work apps handling)
com.google.android.apps.youtube.music (youtube music)
com.google.android.cellbroadcastreceiver (emergency alert handling)
com.google.android.cellbroadcastservice (emergency alert handling)
com.google.android.dreamlinerupdater (updater for pixel buds)
com.google.android.euicc
com.google.android.feedback (feedback to Google)
com.google.android.gms.location.history (location history saving)
com.google.android.marvin.talkback (accessibility device talkback)
com.google.android.printservice.recommendation (recommendation for printing APKs on play store)
com.google.android.tag (scanning of NFC tags)
com.google.android.videos (video)
com.google.ar.core (augmented reality core from Google)
com.google.audio.hearing.visualization.accessibility.scribe (accesibility transcription of video)
com.google.euiccpixel (esim management)
com.google.pixel.dynamicwallpapers (wallpapers)
com.google.pixel.livewallpaper (wallpapers)
com.shannon.rcsservice (messaging via SMS)
com.verizon.llkagent (verizon)
com.verizon.mips.services (verizon)
com.verizon.obdm (verizon)
com.verizon.obdm_permissions (verizon)
com.verizon.services (verizon)
App Freezer has ads. If you use an ad-blocker you will not see these. You can also buy the "pro" version from within the app (which I did to support the developer) - then ads are gone as well.
If you are rooted, then you can disable using (no need to use the "App Freezer" app).
Code:
adb shell pm disable <package-name>
I'll make a more detailed write-up of what these packages do when I have some more time ...
Note that if you disable "SecurityHub" you still get a fully functioning security section in Settings, but the screen looks like Android 11. See attached screenshot. Disabling "Pixel Tips" and "Wellbeing" just removes them completely from settings.
You can always use the following to disable/remove add for non-root via this method
adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 {INSERT PACKAGE NAME}
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With App Freezer if your Pixel will not connect to transfer files just unfreeze the frozen MTP option in System.
So I was interested in removing the google search box but I think the last time I tried this along with some other things, it got stuck in a boot loop. Has anyone been able to remove this, esp with a rooted phone?
I notice this post a while back about a similar situation with Nexus 5:
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The PIxel series are practically devoid of bloatware - and the few unnecessary apps don't take up much space.
That being said, these can probably be removed without much issue:
Android Auto
Chrome
Drive
Files by Google
Gmail
Google Play Protect Service
Google Play Store
Google Play Music
Google Play Movies
Google Play Games
Google TV
Maps
Personal Safety
Photos
Pixel Buds
Pixel Live Wallpaper
Pixel Stand
Pixel Tips
Recorder
YouTube
Remember that the Pixel is "Powered by Google" and needs some of these apps for full feature capability, even if the apps themselves aren't used for their intended purpose, as they help tie the phone into the Google platform.
I started to remove a few of those already. Yea not much but for some of these I would never use, I think its cleaner to remove. Thanks.
Is the App Freezer method any different than just Disabling the app under the Apps menu in Settings?
gcharma said:
Is the App Freezer method any different than just Disabling the app under the Apps menu in Settings?
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It shouldn't be any different.
roirraW edor ehT said:
It shouldn't be any different.
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Great stuff - thanks!
kirostan said:
did it really help you?
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I've been removing apps (using adb) for many years, on many different phones and Android Forks, including Stock. I can say in the past few years, removing 25 apps from a Pixel (like Google Home, Youtube etc) - has no affect on battery life or performance. It does increase the amount of RAM or Cache that is available - maybe by 200-600mb, sometimes more or less. But I have seen no difference in battery life or performance. But most of these apps are easy to disable right in the Apps menu.
What does make a difference on battery is brightness, AOD and the type of apps you have installed. Having 15 apps that might be checking for notifications, email, syncing etc; do make an impact on battery life. And restricting battery usage on these apps unfortunately does not help much (again this depends on the types of apps you have installed). If you are looking for more Performance, install something like ProtonAOSP. but again, even when using this on a Pixel 6 Pro with 12GB of RAM and the high-end specs it contains, you aren't going to notice a drastic change because the Pixel Experience is very smooth and responsive.
None of my findings are scientific - I have a Pixel 3XL/4 and a 6 Pro and use Stock Android, GrapheneOS and ProtonAOSP.
I discovered removing or disabling com.google.android.apps.wallpaper disables your ability to open the wallpaper picker.
ADB Command to re-install it
Code:
adb shell cmd package install-existing com.google.android.apps.wallpaper