how to delete uneeded junk? - HTC Sensation

I don't use any data or speak any language but English. I have no need for stock apps such as HTC likes or HTC hub. Some of the widgets are just plain strange to me and I find them unnessessary. How do I delete things like that?
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You have a few options freind. the easiest would be titanium backup but the most thorough would be Ron cleaner script to be flashed. I used it once but had to go back it actually got rid of too many things. Have to make my own script then ill flash it.
Try it out you will like it

You mean ROM cleaner?
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You mean ROM cleaner?
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If you're rooted & S-OFF you could try AntTek App manager, it let's you uninstall user and system apps, so just look through the list and remove any bloatware. Don't forget to backup first though.

Do a market search for bloat freezer. It gives you Titanium Backup Pro's freeze feature for free. It lets you remove it without actually removing it, just incase you need it down the road. It's either bloatware freezer or bloat freezer.

Boat freezer, I use it all the time
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Do you mean Bloat Freezer?
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It's called Bloat/CIQ * Freezer - Free in the market. Great app.

mattbutsko said:
It's called Bloat/CIQ * Freezer - Free in the market. Great app.
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I do like the idea behind it. I installed it and gave it a go only to find there's nothing I need to freeze! I used ROM cleaner when I installed ARHD.
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If you're rooted, download Root Manager and browse to
/system/app
you can delete the .apk files from there (only things you're sure about!)
Make sure you do a nandroid backup first.

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Ridding the sensation of 3 bloatware?

Does anyone know a way of getting rid of all the pre installed 3 apps that I don't use as i am on o2.
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bwfcmadlad said:
Does anyone know a way of getting rid of all the pre installed 3 apps that I don't use as i am on o2.
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Titanium backup will do the job.
Or root explorer
If you just want to remove some bloatware, then look into doing a temp root and using Titanium to freeze the bloatware.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1161283
If you are looking into using a custom ROM as well, then youll want to use the revolutionary tool to gain S-OFF and then flash a ROM.
Many people have chosen to just temp root and freeze some bloat. That is the easiest path to take, with the least risk
Matt

Task manager

Is there neway to remove the task manager from ne ROM because from what I understand it takes up more RAM than Its worth..thanx
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If your phone is rooted download anttek app manager from the market and you can delete any apps you don't want.
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Thanks for the suggestion...I downloaded the app nd deleted the task manager..although it fc's wen I try to go into task manager it is still in quick settings..nd seems to still register the free RAM..so apparently I've only gotten rid of it on an application layer..my goal is to completely remove it because I still believe it is eating unnecessary RAM..cool app tho nd thanks..hope someone can help
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The Android OS does not work like a desktop OS.
The Android OS automatically removes programs from memory as it is nedeed.
Having lots of available empty memory is not a good thing. It takes the same amount of power to hold "nothing" in memory.
Don't use task killers.
Sorry about that you need root explorer to delete it completely.
bonkasnucca said:
Thanks for the suggestion...I downloaded the app nd deleted the task manager..although it fc's wen I try to go into task manager it is still in quick settings..nd seems to still register the free RAM..so apparently I've only gotten rid of it on an application layer..my goal is to completely remove it because I still believe it is eating unnecessary RAM..cool app tho nd thanks..hope someone can help
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piratashitzu said:
The Android OS does not work like a desktop OS.
The Android OS automatically removes programs from memory as it is nedeed.
Having lots of available empty memory is not a good thing. It takes the same amount of power to hold "nothing" in memory.
Don't use task killers.
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I'm not using any task killers..nd that is my point..there is a task manager built into sense 3 in quick settings nd I wud like to get rid of it completely..cuz I find it unnecessary nd a waste of ram
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chadrick.7 said:
Sorry about that you need root explorer to delete it completely.
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I have root explorer..do u know where I need to go to get rid of it completely..thanks
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Yes go to system then apps , find the task manager apk and delete it and then restart.
bonkasnucca said:
I have root explorer..do u know where I need to go to get rid of it completely..thanks
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Help removing bloatware

Hi noob here asking for help. I wanted to remove all the bloatware on my factory stock sensation any Chavez somebody can help a noob like me, plus any chance of overclocking the phone I've heard ot makes the phone run faster and smoother.
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go over to the Development section there are two are three over there, me I used ViperBloat
Look at Melvins or Cdtdroids nosense roms.
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go over to the Development section there are two are three over there, me I used ViperBloat
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ViperBloat? Is it for factory stock phone or I have to root my phone first?
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galaxys said:
Look at Melvins or Cdtdroids nosense roms.
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I still want to keep the sense feature and some of tmobiles app that I always use, I just want to remove some stock apps that's taking the memory so much and I don't use them plus they said overclocking will decrease lagging of the phone
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jhobert said:
I still want to keep the sense feature and some of tmobiles app that I always use, I just want to remove some stock apps that's taking the memory so much and I don't use them plus they said overclocking will decrease lagging of the phone
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Well then get titanium backup and delete apps that you don't use. Simple
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piimp said:
Well then get titanium backup and delete apps that you don't use. Simple
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Can I use that on factory stock phone or I have to root ? Sorry for a noob question.
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You need to root your phone to either freeze the apps via Titanium or by ViperBloat
Rooting your phone is really a good thing to do as it open your phone to changing, modifying and adding certain apps
rickyjune said:
You need to root your phone to either freeze the apps via Titanium or by ViperBloat
Rooting your phone is really a good thing to do as it open your phone to changing, modifying and adding certain apps
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Thanks friend. I'll try to root my phone and follow what u said. I Just need to learn how to root first.
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jhobert said:
Thanks friend. I'll try to root my phone and follow what u said. I Just need to learn how to root first.
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Jhobert, I advise you to read and get very familiar with the process as it could brick your phone. Brick means that it won't work at all no matter what you do.
Just wanted to warn you and advise you to do a lot of reading.
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I would suggest downloading and flashing one of the NO-SENSE scripts in the Dev section or using ViperBloat to remove all the uneeded bloatware!
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Jhobert, I advise you to read and get very familiar with the process as it could brick your phone. Brick means that it won't work at all no matter what you do.
Just wanted to warn you and advise you to do a lot of reading.
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Thanks for the advice, been reading the steps on how to root and flash and its still confusing to me maybe its because I'm a noob and not a techy guy. Been having confusion on the terms they are using like the kernels, Rom, etc.
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Can you UNINSTALL the bloatware apps or will that mess things up?
Also, where is ViperBloat? I am searching the dev forums but don't see it, unless it is a very old thread.
Paul22000 said:
Can you UNINSTALL the bloatware apps or will that mess things up?
Also, where is ViperBloat? I am searching the dev forums but don't see it, unless it is a very old thread.
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Here you go, it call Vipermod
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1167420&highlight=vipermod

[Q] Removing "Lookout" bloatware

Hey guys,
I just received my Sensation 4G a few days ago, as a warranty replacement for my HTC G2. I have enjoyed the phone, but now I want a little better performance. I am currently rooted(perma) with S-OFF. (used Revolutionary). Stock 2.3.4 ROM
I have removed the TMO crap (mall, apps, telenav, teeter, Slacker, Qik, etc). I downloaded ROOT Browser from the market, went to SYSTEM/APP and selected Lookout, then Delete. Same process I did for every other app/bloatware I removed. But Lookout is still showing in my app drawer. Any ideas on what im missing?
Thanks everyone
Hmmm I have yet to see this added on my phone or a Rom idk
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Turns out some of the app icons are still in my drawer. Nova is gone , but slacker is still there. Weird
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Maybe your phone was reset vs ruu at HTC or wherever they refreb them
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It came brand new. In box, sealed, headphones etc etc. Very very unlikely its a refurb.
Not sure why some bloat deletes and some doesn't
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Check out /data/app and see if it is in there too
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Hmmm idk lol but that's a third party app all I know ruu with one I posted and format sdcard
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1542555
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I suggest using RootExplorer or ES File Explorer (in root mode). Go to the top level directory (where you see /System, /Data, /SDCard, etc and touch the search button. Type lookout and see what the search comes up with. It should help you find it.
If 'Lookout' Had been granted Device Administrator then it cannot be uninstalled from the phone until this option is unchecked. Or a factory reset in recovery.
This could maybe be the issue ??
Lookout did not have administrator privilege.
I restored a backup of my original software. So everything is back to stock (rooted w/ S-Off).
So how can I remove bloat WITHOUT using a BAT or adb commands ?
I assume I can use RootExplorer , go to /System/App and select said bloatware and then select Uninstall.
Is there an official list of safe bloatware to remove? (Nova,teeter,tmo mall,qik, etc etc)
Many thanks !
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I would suggest using a custom ROM like Android Revolution HD...they already removed the bloatware in their ROMs and stripped it down to just essentials. It is still using the Sense framework too, so you know it has good compatibility with your device...otherwise, copy down the list of files in your /system/app directory, post it here, and I will tell you what you can safely get rid of.
Just remember that, if you decide to flash the android 4/ICS version of Android Revolution, you MUST have SuperCID and flashed updated ICS firmware or it will NOT boot
You could try ROM cleaner it's in the themes and apps section.
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Thanks guy's, I guess I will just use ROMcleaner. I'm not flashing any custom ROMs until the official TMO ics update comes out.
Thanks again
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save sceen icons

Howdy all,
Is there a way to save what i see on my sensations screen when i change or update the rom? i like to change roms periodically and it would be nice to easily save what I see to a new rom. on the pc i mean the "desktop" but what is it called on android?
thank you in advance!
You can take a 'screenshot' of whatever is on you screen.
Press 'vol down'+'pwr' together, for some 2 seconds and a "screenshot animation" should appear.
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Raven2k said:
You can take a 'screenshot' of whatever is on you screen.
Press 'vol down'+'pwr' together, for some 2 seconds and a "screenshot animation" should appear.
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Thank you, but what I am looking for is a quick way to restore all the items (widgets, icon) when i install a new rom without having to set it up manually.
Thank you
Oh, I'm not familiar with such a thing.. sorry...
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Just use DeskMigrate and/or titanium backup.
Download the apps from play store. Using titanium backup you can backup the current launcher (backup the data too). After flashing another rom install titanium backup again and restore the launcher. If you want all od the icons on another launcher just use deskmigrate app
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Yes titanium backup works good for this
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mankiboss said:
Just use DeskMigrate and/or titanium backup.
Download the apps from play store. Using titanium backup you can backup the current launcher (backup the data too). After flashing another rom install titanium backup again and restore the launcher. If you want all od the icons on another launcher just use deskmigrate app
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realsis said:
Yes titanium backup works good for this
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Thank you for the replies. Thank you
You're welcome
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Remember though, if your ROM changes base, or you're switching ROM's, restoring data from titanium can have unpredictable results. Most likely launcher fc's or random reboots.
Periodic ROM updates (ie, goin from ARHD 6.x.x to 6.x.y) should be no issue.
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icanttinkofaname said:
Remember though, if your ROM changes base, or you're switching ROM's, restoring data from titanium can have unpredictable results. Most likely launcher fc's or random reboots.
Periodic ROM updates (ie, goin from ARHD 6.x.x to 6.x.y) should be no issue.
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yes, i have found that out the hard way. lol
thank you

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