Hello and good day,
I haven't found any approach in this and ask this to everybody here around. Is there any interest in a security / privacy focused ROM that has the following features:
internet traffic through TOR
GPG / PGP KeyChain with Apps that support GPG / PGP
no apps that are calling home in any way
no facebook integration (but still possible to use facebook chat with OTR encryption)
without google play (add on possible) and focused on free software
possibillity to encrypt the whole phone OR specific folders
possibility to encrypt SMS text messages
Skype / WhatsApp / ICQ..... alternatives with encrypted OTR chat possibilities
video calling alternative based on XMPP or SIP (instead of skype and general video calls)
The apps for this are all there as free software. I just would compile everything in one CWM-flashable ROM that's ready to use.
Interest anyone?
In the first thoughts the following software would apply:
Based on stripped down (because ram matters in terms of fc and huge games) CyanogenMod 9
GPG/PGP: https://code.google.com/p/android-privacy-guard/
k9 mail: https://code.google.com/p/k9mail/
TOR (orbot): https://www.torproject.org/docs/android
browser: https://guardianproject.info/apps/orweb/
ad(-track) block: https://code.google.com/p/ad-away/
free software market: http://f-droid.org/
multi messanger: https://guardianproject.info/apps/gibber/
multi messanger: http://www.xabber.com/
multi messanger / video calls: https://jitsi.org/
maps: http://osmand.net/
openvpn service: http://code.google.com/p/ics-openvpn/
encfs / truecrypt: https://code.google.com/p/cryptonite/
lbe privacy guard (per app based solution to restrict permissions): http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=18948472#post18948472
search engine: https://duckduckgo.com/
kernel fxp216
I am interested in this! Even if there isn't much interest and you end up not making the rom, please post the names of the apps that it would contain for those interested
Sent from my R800i
updated 1st post with software suggestions
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updated 1st post with software suggestions
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I wish this idea would kick into high gear. After reading "No Place To Hide", I think it's time for a ROM with enough encryption and privacy options to make all of us safe.
JT
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I wish this idea would kick into high gear. After reading "No Place To Hide", I think it's time for a ROM with enough encryption and privacy options to make all of us safe.
JT
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the thing is you would be forced to use other services than that you are used to and that are common. you would have to say goodbye facebook, google, instagram and i dont know what most people use nowadays to give away their rights. as you can see in terms of replys - there are nearly none. no one with this device seem to be interested about that issue.
you would need to use services like jabber/xmpp instead of skype for example and tell your friends about the opportunity. it would be in interest for everyone but the effort for most people is too big.
and what you say about a safe phone - it's not even marginal possible. you can just encrypt your data so nobody can listen what you do. as you use a phone you can still be tracked by your phone number, other services you use with your browser, by blind sms messages used by feds...
edit: just check the first post. there are some alternatives. you can modify your phone like delete everything with the name google, facebook ......... in it and services / apps that require authentication and are calling home. there are several apps you can use to delete system applications and services. then install some new apps via f-droid that respect your privacy like some i mentioned in the first post
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:
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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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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!
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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)
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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)
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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).
<Moderator Edit>: Thread closed due to the original developer @Jacopo Mii already having a thread for this at [MOD][ROOT] GoogleDialerMod.
Downloads:
Please visit the GoogleDialerMod Release Page
How do I use it?
Always make sure you are using the latest Google Dialer beta from the Play Store to enjoy the latest features
Allow root access to GoogleDialerMod, apply the tweaks you want, then force close Google Dialer app and reopen it a couple of times for them to take effect
There is no need to keep GoogleDialerMod installed after applying the desired mods, because they (should) survive Google Dialer updates / reinstalls over time
How does it work?In every Android device there is a database, called Phenotype.db, managed by Google Play Services, containing special flags that affect the behavior of all Google applications installed.
Some of those flags concern Google Dialer core functionalities, while others are about hidden or upcoming features not yet released.
What this app does is execute SQLite queries on that database and overwrite Google Dialer configuration files to enable or alter its features at will.
Current features:
Supports arm / arm64 / x86 / x86_64 devices and (hopefully) all Android versions
Enable / disable hidden features for all users at once when Android "multiple users" mode is in use
Force enable call recording feature even on unsupported devices or in unsupported countries
Enable also automatic call recording feature based on caller (otherwise only available in India)
Via the call history in the Dialer, you can listen to all the recordings, in an organized way, as each audio is already matched to its respective call in the GUI:
Furthermore, by opening the individual recordings, it is possible to share them using the apposite button:
Among the sharing options, there is also the possibility of copying the file to a folder of your choice:
Silence the annoying "registration has started / ended" call recording sounds
Force enable call screening and revelio (advanced automatic call screening) even on unsupported devices or in unsupported countries
And much more coming soon
Troubleshooting:
After enabling / disabling any switch, please force close and reopen the Google Dialer app a couple of times. You may also need to reboot for the changes to take effect.
Before to report an issue try to delete Google Dialer app data, to reboot your phone and to try again what didn't work
Credits: jacopotediosi
Thanks for the work on this, works like a charm!
Thank you! It worked after a few force closes and reboots
Thanks for the share, now i don't need to call back people to ask what they said again haha
Nice, but where is the recording? I can't seem to find it. Yes, I've looked. Giving me the option to delete the recording, but not play...
Edit. Nevermind. On recent calls list, there will be a microphone next to name. Tap name, then play. I figured a file would show up, but apparently it's saved as app data
ffejy462 said:
Nice, but where is the recording? I can't seem to find it. Yes, I've looked. Giving me the option to delete the recording, but not play...
Edit. Nevermind. On recent calls list, there will be a microphone next to name. Tap name, then play. I figured a file would show up, but apparently it's saved as app data
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Google Dialer by default saves the call recording audio files in the /data/data/com.google.android.dialer/files/callrecording path.
Can be listened or deleted from historical call or recents calls
Via the call history in the Dialer, you can listen to all the recordings, in an organized way, as each audio is already matched to its respective call in the GUI:
Furthermore, by opening the individual recordings, it is possible to share them using the apposite button:
Among the sharing options, there is also the possibility of copying the file to a folder of your choice:
Doesn't work if "Silence call recording alerts" is enabled.
And even if disabled, records only when manually turned on (no auto-recording)
It doesn't work for me. Tried everything with also with newest beta. I'm on nameless rom (aosp) but can't record calls.
Don't use Beta, on beta doesn't seem to work
Chrisch_91 said:
It doesn't work for me. Tried everything with also with newest beta. I'm on nameless rom (aosp) but can't record calls.
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Thank you very much for the thread.
The call recording works for me but the recording notification is heard, how can I delete the notification?
Steve0007 said:
Don't use Beta, on beta doesn't seem to work
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Back to stable and reboot and still an error trying to record.
in the stable version of Google dialer it works perfectly. I have had to open and close the mod many times until it has worked. Now Resists restart. thank you very much for the thread.
The original thread for this mod is https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/mod-root-googledialermod.4330055/
I won't monitor this one.
<Moderator Note>: Thread closed due to the original developer @Jacopo Mii already having a thread for this at [MOD][ROOT] GoogleDialerMod.