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Bloatware on 2.3.5

Well guys, I just rooted my mobile...
I need to remove some system apps so that I can replace with other market apps..
Pls, anyone tell me the safe list of apps that can be removed...
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shiv7683 said:
Well guys, I just rooted my mobile...
I need to remove some system apps so that I can replace with other market apps..
Pls, anyone tell me the safe list of apps that can be removed...
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What device and carrier are you on?

Htc xplorer A310e on Vodafone India
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You should check the relevant section in the forum. As you've already rooted your phone, you may as well try cooked ROMs and any of them will most likely delete bloatware. Besides, you could use any root explorer to go to /system/app and start moving APK file in there to SD card to see if the system still works properly.
Good luck!

Easy
I have an htc explorer on bsnl. There was bloatware like bollywood hungama, ndtv etc on it. What i did was install link2sd on the phone as it helps store apps on the sd card. It can also remove system applications including bloatware. There are numerous other apps like titanium backup etc.
BtW you should really install jaggy rom as it can increase internal memory upto 130 -140 mb. Really cool.
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sorry i forgot to include safe list.
Safe list includes ndtv, ndtv cricket, saavn, bollywood hungama, htc hub, htc likes and numerous others. You can even uninstall the browser and launcher if you use alternatives.

I have deleted ndtv news,cricket,savnn and many... Still I think I can remove calendar clock etc... But I need the exact name of app.. bcoz I don't want to delete any processing app
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A general rule of thumb is that any app that has a relevant icon (ie one which is related to the task) can be deleted. But still you should make sure that you can get back the apps you delete. make a backup using titanium and then try to delete things you don't like. If anything goes wrong you should be able to restore backup. anyways if something goes seriously wrong you can always flash a new rom
And dont delete sim toolkit. I have found stories that sim card is not recognised on deletion of that app

[CWM] Bloatware Remover Script

Just want to share this, its a simple bloatware remover (and more space)
Steps:
Root devices
Place the zip on sdcard
Flash it via recovery (select install zip)
After done, reboot system...
Dont forget to download Sdmaid app from play store to clear the apks corpse's...
DOWNLOAD THE ZIP HERE
I made another script without removing of Email and SNS (fb contact sync)
DOWNLOAD HERE (without remove Email & Sns)
Remove apk list...
aldiko-standard-1.2.6.1-samsung-s1.apk
BuddiesNow.apk
DualClock.apk
Dlna.apk
Days.apk
DownloadProviderUi.apk
Email.apk
Exchange.apk
FactoryTest.apk
GenieWidget.apk
InfoAlarm.apk
KiesAir.apk
lcdtest.apk
MiniDiary.apk
PressReader.apk
SamsungWidget_ProgramMonitor.apk
SamsungApps.apk
signin.apk
SnsProvider.apk
SnsAccount.apk
SocialHub.apk
Stk.apk
syncmldm.apk
syncmlds.apk
wssyncmlnps.apk
WlanTest.apk
U can always edit the list for your own need, just edit the updater-script in the zip
REFER HERE if u dont know what can or can't be remove
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Nice but one question, why remove Email.apk? That's no bloatware imo

broodplank1337 said:
Nice but one question, why remove Email.apk? That's no bloatware imo
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agree, also "**Test.apk"- and "*sync*.apk"-files
maybe you should look at lists like these: List of stock apps that can be safely removed
i like your idea.

broodplank1337 said:
Nice but one question, why remove Email.apk? That's no bloatware imo
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I always remove email.apk coz it is locked in memory I think...no matter how many times you kill it, it always shows in running processes, and I don't use it

for me bloatware is everything that doesn't break any functions if removed and everything which has nothing to do with the basic uses of a mobile phone such as calling and writing sms. all the internet stuff is secondary. otherwise you could argue that snsprovider is as important as email because all the communication is taking place on facebook nowadays.
so i think deleting email is ok

The list is base on what i remove from my devices...i use gmail instead of stock email app...
Snsprovider is for socialhub which is not needed for me...
U can always change the script for your own need...
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dr.wtf said:
for me bloatware is everything that doesn't break any functions if removed and everything which has nothing to do with the basic uses of a mobile phone such as calling and writing sms. all the internet stuff is secondary. otherwise you could argue that snsprovider is as important as email because all the communication is taking place on facebook nowadays.
so i think deleting email is ok
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all comunication is taking place on facebook if you are 13...You can't be serious about that

glava34 said:
all comunication is taking place on facebook if you are 13...You can't be serious about that
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so basically you say that about one billion people who are registred on facebook are 13 year olds?
ok not all communication.
i'm talking about different types of communication. you certainly wouldn't write to your boss on facebook but to your friends you would.
but enough, this is getting off topic...

Please dont argue here
SnsAccount.apk is for facebook contact sync, u can sync facebook picture to your buddy phone number thats all...as for me, i dont need it...
As i said in op, u can edit the script depent on what u want to remove...
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do I need a premium account for 4shared to download this files? can you post it here in the forum? thx

daniel590 said:
do I need a premium account for 4shared to download this files? can you post it here in the forum? thx
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Just login 4shared with your gmail account will do...i'm always on the phone and xda app...can't post attachment i guess :?

Good job encik racun
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can i flash this using the stock recovery? or is CWM required?
thanks

Invicta said:
can i flash this using the stock recovery? or is CWM required?
thanks
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what do you think does the [CWM]
in topic mean?
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Invicta said:
can i flash this using the stock recovery? or is CWM required?
thanks
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i dont think its possible using stock recovery..coz mounting is required..and stock recovery does not authorize that..
but you can try..if it fails..then you'll have to flash another recovery to make it work.

encik_racun said:
Just want to share this, its a simple bloatware remover (and more space)
Steps:
Root devices
Place the zip on sdcard
Flash it via recovery (select install zip)
After done, reboot system...
Dont forget to download Sdmaid app from play store to clear the apks corpse's...
DOWNLOAD THE ZIP HERE
I made another script without removing of Email and SNS (fb contact sync)
DOWNLOAD HERE (without remove Email & Sns)
Remove apk list...
aldiko-standard-1.2.6.1-samsung-s1.apk
BuddiesNow.apk
DualClock.apk
Dlna.apk
Days.apk
DownloadProviderUi.apk
Email.apk
Exchange.apk
FactoryTest.apk
GenieWidget.apk
InfoAlarm.apk
KiesAir.apk
lcdtest.apk
MiniDiary.apk
PressReader.apk
SamsungWidget_ProgramMonitor.apk
SamsungApps.apk
signin.apk
SnsProvider.apk
SnsAccount.apk
SocialHub.apk
Stk.apk
syncmldm.apk
syncmlds.apk
wssyncmlnps.apk
WlanTest.apk
U can always edit the list for your own need, just edit the updater-script in the zip
REFER HERE if u dont know what can or can't be remove
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thank you very much i love this

DevilMind007 said:
thank you very much i love this
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your welcome..

Not very nice...
Yo bro!
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Is this still good with JB?

change stock rom apps

can i make a rom which has almost all the properties of a stock rom... bt a change in apps like messaging app and contacts app??? coz i really liked those from remICS v1.7

Yep. Just delete them and replace them in system/app
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Please don't open threads like this in the dev forums. Moved to General.
Thank you,
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BassBlaster said:
Yep. Just delete them and replace them in system/app
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Hi,
I'm not an android developement expert but have a question about your advice.
If we delete only the app from /system/app folder (and nothing more. via root explorer), won't it cause trouble?
I would like to give an example for clearing this issue in my mind. In windows, if we just delete the exe file from the Program Files, it doesn't mean we uninstalled the program. It still lefts dll files etc. Is it like this in android?
I asked this because I wanna uninstall the apk's in my custom rom like Google Player or DSP Manager. The developer installed them inside the custom rom, so they look like system apps and as a result I can't uninstall them...

replace them via root explorer and check the permission for new file then restart your device and it will work

rupid said:
Hi,
I'm not an android developement expert but have a question about your advice.
If we delete only the app from /system/app folder (and nothing more. via root explorer), won't it cause trouble?
I would like to give an example for clearing this issue in my mind. In windows, if we just delete the exe file from the Program Files, it doesn't mean we uninstalled the program. It still lefts dll files etc. Is it like this in android?
I asked this because I wanna uninstall the apk's in my custom rom like Google Player or DSP Manager. The developer installed them inside the custom rom, so they look like system apps and as a result I can't uninstall them...
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adroid system are module style, a apk consist of every thing needed to run the apps. but some app need extra lib file, if you can find the lib file used by a apk to run, than you can delete it form system/lib too.

Exactly what the post above said. Some system apps have .lib files (like windows dll) but i would leave them if i were you because your replacement apps might have dependancies on those lib files. Im not entirely sure.
Also, the libs are stored in system/lib
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chongns and BassBlaster both really helped me to clarify some details in my head. Thank you so much...

so?
BassBlaster said:
Exactly what the post above said. Some system apps have .lib files (like windows dll) but i would leave them if i were you because your replacement apps might have dependancies on those lib files. Im not entirely sure.
Also, the libs are stored in system/lib
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is it safe for me to remove the messaging app from stock rom?? and also the contacts app?? does it have lib files like you said?? i am really confused

shows parse error!! any way to saolve this?

You cant replace it with apps meant for only ics.
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nandujanuary02 said:
shows parse error!! any way to saolve this?
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You got this error after deleting what? I'm just curious..

rupid said:
You got this error after deleting what? I'm just curious..
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nono ...i copied the apk files from an ics rom tried to put in gingerbread rom...and whie installing i got this error!!

Apps specially for ICS won't work in gb roms. These 2 version of roms are quite different.
Pls don't simply mess up with the roms version.
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Btw, if you back up your original rom's apk files, there is a chance to use them on your custom roms. It has a higher chance if your custom is based on your original rom.
For example, I backed up samsung's music player and photo editor apk on original DDLF2 and installed them on my custom Frankestain rom. Now I'm using them with no problems. I must mention, the original fm radio apk didn't work on custom rom, as it needen some special libraries/frameworks.

ODEX 4.4.2 Kitkat

I just wanted to tips you guys running 4.4.2 kitkat custom DEODEX rom about this.
"Would you like to speed up your rom, more stability, more battery life, no lag to open system app and better ram utilization? Now you can! (Only For Rooted Phone And Deodexed Rom)"
"What is ODEX and DEODEX?
In Android file system, applications come in packages with the extension .apk. These application packages, or APKs contain certain .odex files whose supposed function is to save space. These odex files are actually collections of parts of an application that are optimized before booting. Doing so speeds up the boot process, as it preloads part of an application. On the other hand, it also makes hacking those applicationsdifficult because a part of the coding has already been extracted to another location before execution.
THEN COMES DEODEX
Deodexing is basically repackaging of these APKs in a certain way, such that they are reassembled into classes.dex files. By doing that, all pieces of an application package are put together back in one place, thus eliminating theworry of a modified APK conflicting with some separate odexed parts.
In summary, Deodexed ROMs (or APKs) have all their application packages put back together in one place, allowing for easy modification such as theming. Since no pieces of code are coming from any external location, custom ROMs or APKs are always deodexed to ensure integrity."
"Another explanation is this:
If you odex the rom, you'll have also more space in data (this is important because if you don't have partition ext4 in sdcard, you won't have too free space), increase battery life, more stability and increase perfomance( the Rom is more faster to load system and app) but you can't modifie apk after odex (you can't mod program with classes.dex).
Infact ODEX is an OPTIMIZED-DEX and Android load system and app faster than deodexed (DEOPTIMIZED-DEX) app and system.
When you have a deodex file (a lot of roms are deodexed) you have File.apk in system/app and in data/dalvik-cache/[email protected]@[email protected], but with odex file you have File.apk in system/app and File.odex in system/app"
Big thanks and all creed go to @MatrixDJ96 and the crew :good:
Go to the orginal topic and download to find out more: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2527268
How to do Info
1 Go to the orginal topic
2 Post #5
3 Download OdexerTool_1.2_ARMEABI.zip
4 flash in recovery
5 open terminal (installed automatic)
6 type su and grant super su.
7 type odex
8 type all to ODEX all
Edit: If you get error on every apk/jar, type this line (right after you type su) mount -o rw,remount /system

Thanks 4 this, anyone tried it?
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Hi robalm..
How are you doing mate..
Just wanted to ask as I have tried both the file systems personally..
Do you find considerable difference while using them..
To me it all seems to be more of a placebo..
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vagsvag said:
Thanks 4 this, anyone tried it?
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Tested and working on Omega v27 and DN3 v5 from e-team. :good:
Edit: works with SupremeKATv1.0 also

geekynoob said:
Hi robalm..
How are you doing mate..
Just wanted to ask as I have tried both the file systems personally..
Do you find considerable difference while using them..
To me it all seems to be more of a placebo..
Shot from my Kitkat'ized Note 2 using xda premium app..
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Hi old-timer I'm good thanks for asking. And you?
It have some notable speed differance in launching apps etc, its not huge but its there for sure.

Unfortunately at kenet's deodexed htcmania nd3 themed failed to odex.
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vagsvag said:
Unfortunately at kenet's deodexed htcmania nd3 themed failed to odex.
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Where did it failed?

robalm said:
Where did it failed?
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Installed correctly supersu looks ok failed everywhere, i tried all and one by one, probably is the rom I don't know. I didn't let it to finish started fail fail etc and cut it at all first and when tried one by one the 3 other choices it did the same too. This rom had problem with supersu and I fixed it installing supersu update 1.94, maybe is this I don't know. At supersu application terminal has supersu permissions also when running the script looks that it has supersu permissions. Other apps like mobile odin pro titanium backup etc which need supersu working normally.
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anyone tested ART on this set up ?

Failed on system apps. Dn v5
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My phone has about 180 meg free memory on /system. I'm running DN3 V5. Problem is that the odex script runs out of memory, with about half of the apps not odexed.
This resulted in a number of fc's on various system apps, even after I cleared cache and dalvic. I had to reflash DN3 to restore... ?
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rraaka said:
anyone tested ART on this set up ?
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Yes, i m running ART after odexing ROM.. most of apps are running fine except for those not for ART

Dennis.se.foon said:
My phone has about 180 meg free memory on /system. I'm running DN3 V5. Problem is that the odex script runs out of memory, with about half of the apps not odexed.
This resulted in a number of fc's on various system apps, even after I cleared cache and dalvic. I had to reflash DN3 to restore... ?
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Ok remove some system apps you dont need and go (if you like to try on your new flash)

fy168 said:
Yes, i m running ART after odexing ROM.. most of apps are running fine except for those not for ART
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How did you enable ART runtime?

robalm said:
How did you enable ART runtime?
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From developer options.. if you cant see developer options in your setting... then go to about phone, built number,, and tap on build number multiple times.. to enable developer options.
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fy168 said:
From developer options.. if you cant see developer options in your setting... then go to about phone, built number,, and tap on build number multiple times.. to enable developer options.
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I know how to enable dev option but there is no option on runtime.
Are you using a custum rom?

robalm said:
I know how to enable dev option but there is no option on runtime.
Are you using a custum rom?
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ROM Cm11, Devil 3.4 kernel
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fy168 said:
ROM Cm11, Devil 3.4 kernel
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Aha

robalm said:
Aha
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LoL what to do with this now LoL ??
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Musicfx.apk,musicfx.odex please accidentally deleted

So i installed the walkman port on my device and the musicfx is not responding it has issues with fc so i read the faqs on how to fix it and it says in order for the soundenhancement.apk to work you need to delete musicfx.apk and i did that and the soundenhancement.apk still has no go please i need musicfx.apk for samsung galaxy core 2 ?
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