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[Q] Bloatware removal question

In the past, I've always used Titanium Backup to remove bloatware from my phones. With the new temproot released, it looks like Titanium will have issues until a more permanent solution is devised. Is simply deleting the folders via a root explorer a safe/thorough method of removing these annoyances?

good question...

No. Look in the developmen section, there's a thread on how to use pm disable command.
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As far as I know, Titanium backup MAY work in freezing app but thats about it. I've disabled everything from ADB in SDK. If you need a guide on how to do this either look in the xda general forum or pm me. I'll tell you know when setting up the SDK you must download HTC sync to get the correct drivers on your computer. Also I would not delete any folders completely. It may lead to problems but my assumptions is that you won't even be able to delete the folder completely.
That being said I have a question of my own:
Is it safe to disable htc sense launcher and just keep launcher pro as your default? Since I use launcher pro that is lol.

Is there any way to remove these freaking apps?! I'm not using Twitter, Facebook and all that crap. How can I get rid of this? Not necessarily using that Titanium thingy.

Firefall! said:
Is there any way to remove these freaking apps?! I'm not using Twitter, Facebook and all that crap. How can I get rid of this? Not necessarily using that Titanium thingy.
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If you already did the fre3vo temp root method, you can follow the instructions in this thread to disable the apps you dont want http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1150805

How would I do that rooting? Or more importantly: Will I get into trouble if I do it? Any disadvantage?

Look in the development section, both topics are explained and discussed there.
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[Q] How to remove bloatware on unrooted inspire

Hey. I did a search and didn't find an answer to this question. I just got my Inspire last week and am still working up the courage to root it since it is my only phone, and I don't want to brick it.
So in the meantime, how do I uninstall apps that I don't want/ need that are on the phone? Things like blockbuster and friendstream, and stocks? The phone wont let you uninstall them in application manager, and I tried creating a folder to move them out of the /system/app folder so they wouldn't run on restart, but it won't let you move them either. And, of course, since it isn't rooted yet, Titanium backup won't work either.
Is there a way to get rid of these apps that I don't want that are stock on the phone?
Thanks!

redraider II said:
Hey. I did a search and didn't find an answer to this question. I just got my Inspire last week and am still working up the courage to root it since it is my only phone, and I don't want to brick it.
So in the meantime, how do I uninstall apps that I don't want/ need that are on the phone? Things like blockbuster and friendstream, and stocks? The phone wont let you uninstall them in application manager, and I tried creating a folder to move them out of the /system/app folder so they wouldn't run on restart, but it won't let you move them either. And, of course, since it isn't rooted yet, Titanium backup won't work either.
Is there a way to get rid of these apps that I don't want that are stock on the phone?
Thanks!
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Thats why we root, my friend. Grab the hack kit and jump in. There are stock Roms that are rooted and already have the bloat removed. And then you can try some other Roms... lots of good stuff out there.
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Running the GB Stock ROM with BW removed. Works great!!!

[Q] Using Odin for stock rooted

I want to use the stock rooted version located in this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1984436&page=18
I have a couple questions:
I want to use the "wipe" version, to try and get rid of some battery issues. I do not want to wipe the sd card. I use it strictly for storage of music & pic.....no apps. Can I remove the sd card and do the stock rooted, and then just put the sd card back in?
Secondly, will stock rooted allow me the ability to get rid of bloatware? Media hub, allshare, etc? My device is discharging at about 5% per hour which I find high. I've disabled a host of things to try and get this down, plus I'd just like to have more control on what's on my phone.
Brand new to rooting android ( used to root my blackberry and Motorazor back in the day) and I didn't see any specific answers to these questions.
Thanks in advance!

Yes to both questions. You may want to find a list of bloatware apps that are safe to remove/freeze before deleting apps.

Ryno77 said:
Yes to both questions. You may want to find a list of bloatware apps that are safe to remove/freeze before deleting apps.
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Once you root, use Titanium Backup to uninstall bloatware, but only those on the safe list.

budzylikessoup said:
Once you root, use Titanium Backup to uninstall bloatware, but only those on the safe list.
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Is the safelist on the forum somewhere?

I don't know... There's probably one on here somewhere but just I'd just Google it.
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Here's Some Links for you
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=31083861&postcount=104
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=32212501&postcount=1
http://forums.androidcentral.com/ve...guide-freezing-gs3-bloat-titanium-backup.html

Thanks....I'm all set up to do this and the links are down on the file host. *headdesk*
ImgBurn said:
Here's Some Links for you
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=31083861&postcount=104
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=32212501&postcount=1
http://forums.androidcentral.com/ve...guide-freezing-gs3-bloat-titanium-backup.html
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There's probably one on here somewhere but just I'd just Google it.

wolfgrrl said:
Is the safelist on the forum somewhere?
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I highly recommended that you use Titanium to freeze the unwanted apps, but NOT uninstall them. You may need them back later for new software update. Freezing is very safe as you always can unfreeze them. Once you froze the app, it only take up a tiny little space on your storage but the benefit goes a long way.

[Q] What to do with rooted device - help with debloating

OK, I have a rooted LG L9. I've been going through the various postings trying to figure out my next steps.
Debloat - how does one go about this? I've read to freeze the apps and then delete them. I'm OK with the freezing, but not sure how one goes about deleting an app. Apparently I have to change the root partition to RW; how do I do that?
Any other hints or help would be welcome.

cptdondo said:
OK, I have a rooted LG L9. I've been going through the various postings trying to figure out my next steps.
Debloat - how does one go about this? I've read to freeze the apps and then delete them. I'm OK with the freezing, but not sure how one goes about deleting an app. Apparently I have to change the root partition to RW; how do I do that?
Any other hints or help would be welcome.
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Titanium Backup from the Google Play store can uninstall bloatware apps. You also can download Root App Delete too.

[Q] How to disable/uninstall preloaded NVIDIA apps?

I know you all are going to think I'm ridiculous, but I bought 2 shield tablets for my kids ages 3 and nearly 2 for educational purposes. After weighing the Nexus 9, shield tablet and Sony's Z2 tablet the shield seemed to be the best value. My kids have a restricted profile with only the educational/learning apps that I have selected available to them. My question is how do I disable or uninstall the preloaded NVIDIA apps such as SHIELD HUB, the controller one, Twitch sharing, etc.? My kids will never use them likely for the usable life of the tablets and I don't need them poking around with them so I'd like to have them removed or hidden at the least. I have the tablets stock rooted with TWRP recovery and I've used Titanium backup on previous devices to do something similar before but it doesn't seem be to able to located the APKs of these apps to uninstall them.
Thanks for the help!

Go into Settings and then Apps, you can select which you want to disable and uninstall (will not always uninstall as its part of the system i think) This is what I have done as i dont want junk running when I dont need/want it to

ady702 said:
Go into Settings and then Apps, you can select which you want to disable and uninstall (will not always uninstall as its part of the system i think) This is what I have done as i dont want junk running when I dont need/want it to
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I tried that first before resorting to Titanium Backup. The Disable button is greyed out and not available to click for these apps. These are like some super system level apps that can't be disabled or uninstalled the normal way.

tutech said:
I tried that first before resorting to Titanium Backup. The Disable button is greyed out and not available to click for these apps. These are like some super system level apps that can't be disabled or uninstalled the normal way.
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My suggestion would be to root the device. Many apps such as Titanium require root access for full functionality. Once rooted you'll be able to remove anything that you want. I personally just use Root Browser to navigate to System/App and delete what I don't want.
The drawback to rooting is that you won't have automatic OTA updates. (Not hard to get past that, download the OTA file and flash in Recovery.) But for your use you might not want to receive OTAs anyway.

koop1955 said:
My suggestion would be to root the device. Many apps such as Titanium require root access for full functionality. Once rooted you'll be able to remove anything that you want. I personally just use Root Browser to navigate to System/App and delete what I don't want.
The drawback to rooting is that you won't have automatic OTA updates. (Not hard to get past that, download the OTA file and flash in Recovery.) But for your use you might not want to receive OTAs anyway.
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My tablets are rooted, I mentioned that in the original post. However, Titanium Backup was unable to uninstall them (thus my question here) saying something about being unable to locate the APKs. I'll try Root Browser manually like you suggested when I get back home to them later.
I'm fully aware of all consequences of rooting, OTAs, etc. Every Android device I've owned since the original T-Mobile G1 has been rooted, but I do appreciate your willingness to help!

tutech said:
My tablets are rooted, I mentioned that in the original post. However, Titanium Backup was unable to uninstall them (thus my question here) saying something about being unable to locate the APKs. I'll try Root Browser manually like you suggested when I get back home to them later.
I'm fully aware of all consequences of rooting, OTAs, etc. Every Android device I've owned since the original T-Mobile G1 has been rooted, but I do appreciate your willingness to help!
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Got it, I misread the part about being rooted and your experience on previous devices.
I stopped using Titanium Backup a while ago. There are simpler means of restoring apps and restoring data is likely to cause headaches. That said, the problem seems odd. As far as I know, all apps install to either /system/app or /data/app, That being the case, can't imagine why TB wouldn't be able to find them.
Are you by any chance running Multirom?

koop1955 said:
Got it, I misread the part about being rooted and your experience on previous devices.
I stopped using Titanium Backup a while ago. There are simpler means of restoring apps and restoring data is likely to cause headaches. That said, the problem seems odd. As far as I know, all apps install to either /system/app or /data/app, That being the case, can't imagine why TB wouldn't be able to find them.
Are you by any chance running Multirom?
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Not running MultiROM, just stock with root. I thought it was odd that Titanium couldn't locate the APKs too, that's why I decided to ask here. I suspect if I go cruising around /system/app looking for these APKs to remove I won't find them there.

tutech said:
Not running MultiROM, just stock with root. I thought it was odd that Titanium couldn't locate the APKs too, that's why I decided to ask here. I suspect if I go cruising around /system/app looking for these APKs to remove I won't find them there.
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You would be correct about them not being in system. Look in /vendor/app. Should be what you want.