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Can anyone show a list of useless apps of T-mobile USA DEFY？

Hi guys, first I am really happy to see a DEFY section in XDA ！
Well, there are many apps in Tmo(usa) defy, I have rooted it by using Z4 root.
Can anyone show a list of useless apps that I can safely remove ?
Thx a lot!

Here's a screen cap of my removed apps folder. I've had no problems at all since removing all these apps.
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"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
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If anyone knew what all of them did that would be excellent. Not sure I'd want to remove 'Browser' before knowing what exactly it is it browses.

Damn that's alot!!

Thanx for the list. I would like to clean up as well, but like to first know what certain packages do, especially as I have not seen them popping up anywhere:
ArcPhotoworkshop
ArcVideoEditor
esmusica
This Kodak Perfect Touch thingy
hiphopofficial
revolver
truecountry
Is there a good way to find out which packages depend on other packages and/or services ?

all of them - use asop 2.2 custom rom
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nitewalkergr said:
Here's a screen cap of my removed apps folder. I've had no problems at all since removing all these apps.
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thanks a lot

BizzaBoy said:
Thanx for the list. I would like to clean up as well, but like to first know what certain packages do, especially as I have not seen them popping up anywhere:
ArcPhotoworkshop Not sure; trial software maybe? Haven't noticed it missing.
ArcVideoEditor Same as above.
esmusica Same as above.
This Kodak Perfect Touch thingy Leave this; it's image processing for the camera.
hiphopofficial Bloat
revolver Bloat
truecountry Bloat
Is there a good way to find out which packages depend on other packages and/or services ?
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See text in blue.

How to reinstall them?
If I uninstalled them via Titanium backup. I made a backup before uninstalling them but if I try to reinstall for example: Wi fi calling.apk via titanium backup nothing happens.
I already wiped the phone but the apps are not there anymore. How can I restore them?

george1983c said:
all of them - use asop 2.2 custom rom
Sent from my X10i using Tapatalk
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You do realize you're in the Defy forum and there's no such thing?

can you tell us how you removed all those apps once the phone is rooted? Can't seem to find anything on removing the bloat... just lists of what people have removed.
Thanks

jag7720 said:
can you tell us how you removed all those apps once the phone is rooted? Can't seem to find anything on removing the bloat... just lists of what people have removed.
Thanks
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This^
I thought I had it figured out but alas I still stomped.

You'll need to install a File manager that can access root directories and then delete the APKs using that.
The most popular one is Root Explorer. Try searching for it in Market.

[Q] [APP]Titanium Backup Free hangs when trying to restore a system app.

Hi,
I installed Titanium Backup Free version and tried to use it but it did not work.
I use Gingerbread XXJVS with Semaphore Kernel 1.7.0 (2.6.35.7-I9000XXJVS-CL565837) with Superuser 2.3.6.1 and busybox 1.16.2android minimal.
I made backups with batch processing and option "all apps+system data" (I translate from polish so just to let you know it is the 3rd option in backup section) and then uninstalled the backed up SocialHub 1.00.10102 system app.
When I try to restore it the popup message "Restoring app+data" appears and it does not go any further.
- It does not work neither with v4.4.0 nor the version prior to that (i updated in the meantime).
- It does not work with Superuser 3.0.
- Enabling /system as rw in Terminal Emulator did not help (i found this suggestion somewhere else)
- I cannot change the Settings-> Apps processing mode as suggested here by the author of TiB:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/search.php?searchid=92719462&pp=25&page=2
"Try setting the Apps processing mode to "AUTO, Indirect" and enable USB debugging in your phone settings. "
It is grayed and marked as [PRO only]. I do have USB debugging on.
- Both Busybox and sqlite are internal from TiB. changing option to use system's busybox did not change anything.
Any suggestions how to solve that, please?

Hi,
Yes indeed, it appears you have tried pretty much everything already. This seems to happen on a few devices
If you reboot your device afterwards, does the system app appear as installed or not?
PS: you might want to contact the Titanium Track support directly, at support -=at=- titaniumtrack.com

same here...
with Pro...

bonsiware said:
same here...
with Pro...
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I assume you tried the "AUTO, Indirect" mode already, right?
Is the app present after a reboot or not?

I've tried everything...
I'm using 2.3.5 JVS with cf-root...
After a reboot the "restored" app ISN'T present...

bonsiware said:
I've tried everything...
I'm using 2.3.5 JVS with cf-root...
After a reboot the "restored" app ISN'T present...
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This might be a stupid question, but are you sure your phone is S-OFF ?

joel.bourquard said:
Hi,
Yes indeed, it appears you have tried pretty much everything already. This seems to happen on a few devices
If you reboot your device afterwards, does the system app appear as installed or not?
PS: you might want to contact the Titanium Track support directly, at support -=at=- titaniumtrack_com
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Hi again,
Nothing changes after reboot (see below, mind the Social Hub only).
When I go to titaniumtrack_com it redirects me to wordpress-based login page which requires login+pass. Shall I provide something for anonymous users there?
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"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
The "Odinstaluj=uninstall" is red, however unclickable (what makes sense as it has been uninstalled, but should it not be grayed?)
"Przywróć=restore" is blue.

S-OFF?
I haven't an HTC!

Hmm, this is strange indeed.
Yes, the Titanium Track web site is not ready yet, but you can send an e-mail to support -=at=- titaniumtrack.com

Ok I sent an e-mail there with info from this thread.
It might be worth to add a switchable logging/debug feature to the app to see where it gets stuck.

Today I tried to restore with fresh TiB 4.5.1 and new su 3.0.2 without and with /system as rw. Still nothing.
Has anyone from titaniumtrack.com received e-mail?

My titanium backup pro hangs the same way when trying to restore the motoblur Homescreen app ... droid 3
no idea how the app was removed in the first place when i simply just froze it -.-

TiB 4.5.2 + su 3.0.4 still nothing

The same with latest TB Pro in my Samsung Galaxy S I9000.
Damn, why did I buy this app! I can't restore my backups now!

I contacted the developer the day I made the previous post and he haven't replied yet.
What an awesome support!

I wrote him a week ago and got response. They test it on sgs2. Which rom and kernel do you use?
I want to flash newer if that is worth it but first I want to ensure TiB works properly.

I've the same issue on a Samsung/Droid Charge. Just got this from TiB support:
We're sorry, system apps are critical and should not be removed in the first place. Some apps are tightly ROM bounded, while others are dependent on other system entities which could break things when they are removed. We have already provided the warning in the preferences that you will be held responsible of your own actions upon removing the system apps and we will not provide support for restoring them back. In most cases like this, you will have to reflash your ROM or restore your nandroid backup (you must always keep a nandroid handy).
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FWIW I emailed them earlier today, so they did reply to the email fairly quickly.

Great answer.. Should never had bought the pro license. That's a really lame excuse because I used it on other phones and never had any of those problems with system apps.

http://matrixrewriter.com/wiki/tiki-index.php?page=TB+-+Troubleshooting
27 and 28

this happens to me intermittently whether its a system app or not. using 5.5.1.1, and i did change ROMs
is it a bad back up or system app?

[Q] move TomTom, Navigon etc. to ext_sd

Hi,
my device is rooted and i've tested many app e.g. folder mount etc., but nothing works.
someone has another method?
regards
starbase64

starbase64 said:
Hi,
my device is rooted and i've tested many app e.g. folder mount etc., but nothing works.
someone has another method?
regards
starbase64
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I began to use it on the S3 and it never disappointed me. I also use it one the M8.
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"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
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"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
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Do you use Superuser or SuperSU. I recognized a lot of failures of folderMount with Superuser, since i flashed SuperSU, everything's fine.

Hi,
i've bought SuperSU (Chainfire).
regards
starbase64

starbase64 said:
Hi,
my device is rooted and i've tested many app e.g. folder mount etc., but nothing works.
someone has another method?
regards
starbase64
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For me, I was able to move the whole 2.3 gb map file to ext sd card by just deleting the TomTom map files located in my internal sd and let TomTom re-download the map to my external SD. As for the TomTom application itself, I went to App manager of HTC and tap on TomTom, it has an option to move to SD. So around 70 mb of the app data gets move to SD. I hope I've answered your questions.
As for your past favorites saved address, the only way I can retain all my favourites is by using Titanium Backup to restore it.

menbaosusu said:
For me, I was able to move the whole 2.3 gb map file to ext sd card by just deleting the TomTom map files located in my internal sd and let TomTom re-download the map to my external SD. As for the TomTom application itself, I went to App manager of HTC and tap on TomTom, it has an option to move to SD. So around 70 mb of the app data gets move to SD. I hope I've answered your questions.
As for your past favorites saved address, the only way I can retain all my favourites is by using Titanium Backup to restore it.
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My phone is rooted, insertcoin custom Rom but I can't success like you.
I have an app mappy gps free, and when I move the data on sd card and the app, the app doesn't find the data...!
For info my app downloads on the memory of the phone only, no choice.
Same thing with asphalt 8...
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You can try by any apps to do this.

shorty1483 said:
I began to use it on the S3 and it never disappointed me. I also use it one the M8.
Do you use Superuser or SuperSU. I recognized a lot of failures of folderMount with Superuser, since i flashed SuperSU, everything's fine.
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i've reinstalled folder mount and remove from superuser, then restart and grant in superuser. now works

Can Samsung My Knox installed on G4?

I read from the news that install Samsung My Knox can install another Whatsapp on the workspace so you get 2 official Whatsapp.
But My Knox is for Samsung phone. Any method that can install on G4?
Thanks
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How can it be possible to install an OEM proprietary app on another OEM device? And to get, 2 WhatsApp, you can install modded WhatsApp available on internet that allow you to run to WhatsApp on same phone.

r4Rok said:
And to get, 2 WhatsApp, you can install modded WhatsApp available on internet that allow you to run to WhatsApp on same phone.
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Can you really? I'm pretty sure that is not possible?

r4Rok said:
How can it be possible to install an OEM proprietary app on another OEM device? And to get, 2 WhatsApp, you can install modded WhatsApp available on internet that allow you to run to WhatsApp on same phone.
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the content is chinese. He told how to install another whatsapp by means of my knox.
https://youtu.be/cFt9XKOmsm4
Sent from LG G4

Yes, sure. I also see this news and try in my Note3 that is work.

The KNOX App is a part of Samsung's TouchWiz framework, which is not only covering the UI but also System, Recovery and Download Mode, or Bootloader. Unless you somehow manage to tell an app that's approved to be secure enough for and by the US Department Of Defense that it's currently running on a device running on the TouchWiz framework (incl. recovery and bl), when it actually runs on the LG framework it should just work fine.
You get the sarcasm?

Extracted 'My Knox' from a samsung phone. 'My Knox' can install on G4 but cannot run.
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"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
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It's never going to! You need specific SAMSUNG hardware to run KNOX! Do you even read what I wrote?!
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tuxintosh said:
Extracted 'My Knox' from a samsung phone. 'My Knox' can install on G4 but cannot run.
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Knox is way more than just an apk.

'my knox' can be downloaded from play store for samsung phone. so I thought 'my knox' is different from knox.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sec.enterprise.knox.express
Sent from LG G4

Ok. "KNOX" is Samsung's Framework to create a secure environment that's connected to the deepest hardware level, so that in case the device gets altered, data from the secure container becomes inaccessible. "MyKnox" (Application Layer) is just the App that'll upon start check whether the devices eFuse chip, which is connected to the Trusted Zone and Bootloader is burnt/damaged/altered, you name it. If the eFuse is intact, "My Knox" will make the secure container available. If not, the container becomes inaccessible for eternity. So, as you can see, "My Knox" is not a functional app without a "KNOX" framework that goes deep into the system and hardware.

Thanks for the explanation.
Sent from LG G4

NocturnalDroid said:
Can you really? I'm pretty sure that is not possible?
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Of course, it's possible. Just search the web, you'll find couple of WhatsApp mod letting you run dual WhatsApp on same device.

r4Rok said:
Of course, it's possible. Just search the web, you'll find couple of WhatsApp mod letting you run dual WhatsApp on same device.
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For devices with dual-sim...

alternative for huawei
Is there "My Knox" alternative for huawei phone (P8)?
I'm looking for application that will allow to run secure sandbox (separate accounts etc.)
Thanks

as_shark said:
Is there "My Knox" alternative for huawei phone (P8)?
I'm looking for application that will allow to run secure sandbox (separate accounts etc.)
Thanks
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I'm using Parallel Space now though it has lots of advertisement.

Is there a way to backup and transfer all apps fully without root?

My Pixel XL just arrived, and it is amazing. I can't bring myself to switch though until I am able to transfer all my non-system apps over.
Typically I use titanium backup, but that requires root (which might take a while). I tried using Helium but that said some apps wouldn't back up and transfer, so that kinda defeats the purpose.
Screenshot:
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"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
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"lightbox_share": "Share",
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Is there any non-root method to transfer all non-system apps and settings?
What are ya'll doing about transferring?

Jdban said:
My Pixel XL just arrived, and it is amazing. I can't bring myself to switch though until I am able to transfer all my non-system apps over.
Typically I use titanium backup, but that requires root (which might take a while). I tried using Helium but that said some apps wouldn't back up and transfer, so that kinda defeats the purpose.
Is there any non-root method to transfer all non-system apps and settings?
What are ya'll doing about transferring?
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Thanks for the note about Helium, as I had wondered about that app...
At this point I don't yet have a Pixel (I have the Silver XL on pre-order).
However - I was wondering about using Samsung's Smart Switch. When I got the Note 7 I used it to get my GS4 stuff on the new phone, and then put it back to the GS4 after the second recall (LOL ).
Has anyone tried Smart Switch with the Pixel/Pixel XL?

I didn't use it, but I thought the device setup offered that.

device setup does it, and there are a couple of other ways to do it..you dont need root to transfer all your existing programs over..

The device setup didn't copy over private app data I was sad to find out. It just told the pixel to download the same apps from the app store.

Check out helium backup. Just used that for my fiancees phone and it worked well for us.

wase4711 said:
device setup does it, and there are a couple of other ways to do it..you dont need root to transfer all your existing programs over..
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Device setup just tells the phone to download all your apps from the play store. Some of them support some backup features via that method, but not very many. Doing that, I'm back to square one with apps like Tasker, my RSS reader, or some games' progress. A full backup via titanium + root would restore all that data.
M9x3mos said:
Check out helium backup. Just used that for my fiancees phone and it worked well for us.
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If you look at the screenshot in my original post, Helium can't backup every app because some don't allow it. With root + titanium backup, all apps are able to be backed up. With Helium, something like 1/3 of my apps can't be backed up.

In this case there were only 3 that couldn't be backed up with helium. These were no big deal because they can just be resigned into again and be fine and didn't rely only on local data like all the other applications I needed to move for her. And the phone can't be rooted yet that I'm aware of.

M9x3mos said:
In this case there were only 3 that couldn't be backed up with helium. These were no big deal because they can just be resigned into again and be fine and didn't rely only on local data like all the other applications I needed to move for her. And the phone can't be rooted yet that I'm aware of.
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In my case it is 47 that can't be backed up :/
Yeah, no root yet. Root would solve my issue.