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Applications Safe To Remove (Note)

with permission from our able moderators i am reposting this file which lists applications/apk which are or maybe safe to disable/remove/freeze via TB...
please feel free to add anything else...and for the advanced users, a flashable zip for removing and also reinstalling them would be a great help
Spreadsheet of Applications
ps...the list is from the sgs2 threads but most of them appear as well on our device
thanks to
pulser_g2 for the permission mate!
original_ganjaman for the sticky of the post sir!
push the THANKS button if this post helped you...

thanks!!
I uninstalled abunch of stuff through Titanium Backup.
Will I see a speed in performance or longer battery life?

Great post! Thanks

CorruptedSanity said:
thanks!!
I uninstalled abunch of stuff through Titanium Backup.
Will I see a speed in performance or longer battery life?
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probability would be more battery life as these are the usual suspects for wakelocks or just for removing bloats
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CorruptedSanity said:
thanks!!
I uninstalled abunch of stuff through Titanium Backup.
Will I see a speed in performance or longer battery life?
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If these aren't actually active and running services/processes, probably won't do anything.
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rlaw said:
If these aren't actually active and running services/processes, probably won't do anything.
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indeed...but it helps especially when you are using TB or Root Explorer...at the least you would know what this app does...is that app running and consuming battery...rooted phones would get the most out of this list (kinda biased actually )...this goes well with betterbatterystats and cpuspy...looking for wakelocks and rogue apps and bloats that run but not everyone uses...
btw this is an open thread so everyone who've done their own removals can add to the list...

ps...mods may i request for a sticky if permitted...thanks

Great Post mate!!

Thanks for the info...I hope it will help to enhance the over all of the performance..

Did I see quite similar things here?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1478918
If not, maybe I can generate a script based on the list in this thread and get my Note 'cleaned up' automatically.

jermitano said:
ps...mods may i request for a sticky if permitted...thanks
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+1

kopitalk said:
Did I see quite similar things here?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1478918
If not, maybe I can generate a script based on the list in this thread and get my Note 'cleaned up' automatically.
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yes you may mate...anything that would help here is appreciated...was also requesting it from the 1st post
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thank you thread starter

kopitalk said:
Did I see quite similar things here?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1478918
If not, maybe I can generate a script based on the list in this thread and get my Note 'cleaned up' automatically.
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That would be a very good idea.

thanks

no problemo guys
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Samsung Push
I noticed the Samsung Apps app installed a Samsung Push service that seems to run all the time. I removed it, and it got installed again next time I went there.
I had to disable its receivers (listeners) with Autorun Manager instead of removing it.

jeromepearce said:
I noticed the Samsung Apps app installed a Samsung Push service that seems to run all the time. I removed it, and it got installed again next time I went there.
I had to disable its receivers (listeners) with Autorun Manager instead of removing it.
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personally i removed all samsung bloatwares as they did nothing for me ...besides those services they offer are all there in the play store (msg, social network, email etc) without the wakelocks or background apps running...but in case id have the need for them then i can always pull them out from the original zip of my custom rom build just in case

This is a very use full post thanks again

jermitano said:
personally i removed all samsung bloatwares as they did nothing for me ...besides those services they offer are all there in the play store (msg, social network, email etc) without the wakelocks or background apps running...but in case id have the need for them then i can always pull them out from the original zip of my custom rom build just in case
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I agree, but there are sometimes good deals and freebies in the Samsung Apps store. It just annoyed me that going there reinstalled this push app every time, so I effectively disabled it instead.

[Q] Annoying Balance Updates - Getting rid of them???

On my network every time a data session comes to an end (3G/Edge) or a call is ended etc the service provider pushes a message with information on balance details and validity etc.
As far as I was using the JB leak(4.1.x) there was a nifty little app that addressed this specific problem however on having shifted to 4.2.2 and above (Currently I'm on PA RC2) the app doesn't work as mentioned in the Description of the app owing to the removal some of the APIs in 4.2.2 and above.
I was wondering if there is a workaround for this and anything can be done to get rid of those annoying pop-up messages.

blazebud350 said:
On my network every time a data session comes to an end (3G/Edge) or a call is ended etc the service provider pushes a message with information on balance details and validity etc.
As far as I was using the JB leak(4.1.x) there was a nifty little app that addressed this specific problem however on having shifted to 4.2.2 and above (Currently I'm on PA RC2) the app doesn't work as mentioned in the Description of the app owing to the removal some of the APIs in 4.2.2 and above.
I was wondering if there is a workaround for this and anything can be done to get rid of those annoying pop-up messages.
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Ya the app USSD Blocker doesnt support 4.2.2 above there is another app though but it will put those pop ups into notifications
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.aeon.ussdtonotification
Try this and see if it helps
Or try making your data plan always on.........:laugh:
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darth_nihar said:
Ya the app USSD Blocker doesnt support 4.2.2 above there is another app though but it will put those pop ups into notifications
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.aeon.ussdtonotification
Try this and see if it helps
Or try making your data plan always on.........:laugh:
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I disabled mine by calling them , i use Docomo just call the customer care they will patch you on to some higher manager and then
explain them you dont want the popups they disable it in a hour or so.....( Warning it will take forever to explain to them ) LOL

darth_nihar said:
Ya the app USSD Blocker doesnt support 4.2.2 above there is another app though but it will put those pop ups into notifications
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.aeon.ussdtonotification
Try this and see if it helps
Or try making your data plan always on.........:laugh:
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I disabled mine by calling them , i use Docomo just call the customer care they will patch you on to some higher manager and then
explain them you dont want the popups they disable it in a hour or so.....( Warning it will take forever to explain to them ) LOL
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I've tried the app. It doesn't seem to work sadly. But thanks anyways...
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blazebud350 said:
I've tried the app. It doesn't seem to work sadly. But thanks anyways...
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Try calling customer care they can disable it ive done it before
If you don't mind waiting there is someone writing a new program but its still not released in playstore
https://github.com/renjithis/USSDFilter_XposedModule ( Here is the source code)

blazebud350 said:
I've tried the app. It doesn't seem to work sadly. But thanks anyways...
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View attachment USSDFilter_XposedModule-experimental.zip
Here is the file in zip see if it works BTW it doesn't have a functioning UI as of yet......:crying:

darth_nihar said:
View attachment 2294813
Here is the file in zip see if it works BTW it doesn't have a functioning UI as of yet......:crying:
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Does it need the Xposed framework installed to function?
If I had a dollar for every time I said that, I'd be making money in a very weird way.

darth_nihar said:
View attachment 2294813
Here is the file in zip see if it works BTW it doesn't have a functioning UI as of yet......:crying:
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Ummm I wouldn't know what to do with it... Noob here
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1BadWolf said:
Does it need the Xposed framework installed to function?
If I had a dollar for every time I said that, I'd be making money in a very weird way.
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Ya like i said its still in development.....
Haven't tried it myself on xposed but the git looks promising as i said its still in development n harm in trying it out though....

darth_nihar said:
Ya like i said its still in development.....
Haven't tried it myself on xposed but the git looks promising as i said its still in development n harm in trying it out though....
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BTW @1BadWolf do you mind checking out the Q & A thread on the forum and seeing my post need sm help with boot animation sounds can you have a look into it can't seem to figure out the problem....

darth_nihar said:
BTW @1BadWolf do you mind checking out the Q & A thread on the forum and seeing my post need sm help with boot animation sounds can you have a look into it can't seem to figure out the problem....
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Yeah, I'll see what I can figure out tomorrow night after work. I have had it working once before but I don't remember what I did. I'll figure it out though.
If I had a dollar for every time I said that, I'd be making money in a very weird way.

1BadWolf said:
Yeah, I'll see what I can figure out tomorrow night after work. I have had it working once before but I don't remember what I did. I'll figure it out though.
If I had a dollar for every time I said that, I'd be making money in a very weird way.
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Any luck on making it work @1BadWolf bro...........??

darth_nihar said:
Any luck on making it work @1BadWolf bro...........??
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I couldn't download the file you were asking about so I haven't even been able to try it yet. If you can, upload it and pm me a link so I'll have something to work with.

1BadWolf said:
I couldn't download the file you were asking about so I haven't even been able to try it yet. If you can, upload it and pm me a link so I'll have something to work with.
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View attachment bootani_sound.zip
Here is the file i ziped it if has the animation as well as the .ogg sound file...... Have a go see if you can solve the problem
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darth_nihar said:
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Here is the file i ziped it if has the animation as well as the .ogg sound file...... Have a go see if you can solve the problem
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Check your PM's.
If I had a dollar for every time I said that, I'd be making money in a very weird way.

Sorry to bump an old thread.
I had this exact problem and made an app using xposed to fix this.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2603487

How To: Stock debloat Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wb_vHmVaHn0

delete, double post by mistake

Do these stick disabled now? When I had note4 you could do this, but they would always come back on

ibcenu said:
Do these stick disabled now? When I had note4 you could do this, but they would always come back on
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They have stuck so far.

FormeriPhoney said:
They have stuck so far.
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Use package disabler in store

FormeriPhoney said:
They have stuck so far.
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do they stick after a reboot? its been awhile... if it sticks that would be nice... guy at best buy told me you can delete most bloatware said it was new to s7... be nice to delete vs freeze for space

can you port out 2 things of it
1. task edge
2. always on

ibcenu said:
do they stick after a reboot? its been awhile... if it sticks that would be nice... guy at best buy told me you can delete most bloatware said it was new to s7... be nice to delete vs freeze for space
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Can anyone confirm if you can delete? If not, I know disabling works as it did in S6. Did as much in store last weekend.

natefish said:
Can anyone confirm if you can delete? If not, I know disabling works as it did in S6. Did as much in store last weekend.
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I'm unsure how system apps could be deleted without root, either via adb or within the Android itself. I'd be happy to be wrong though, as my Vodafone S7 will undoubtedly be full of Vodafone s**t I neither need or want. But disabling them would be better than nothing until root becomes available for the Exynos model.

I use Package Disabler. It took care of everything and used the XML file from the Note 5

vahdyx said:
I use Package Disabler. It took care of everything and used the XML file from the Note 5
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good to know, i used that for the note 5 too and it made a big difference

Package disabler pro is pretty good, I just used it with the S7E also. However, be a little careful with it. On my S6E, I selected the "disable all bloatware" option and that thing turned off several packages that were necessary for VR to work and I had to trouble shoot.

xxaarraa said:
Package disabler pro is pretty good, I just used it with the S7E also. However, be a little careful with it. On my S6E, I selected the "disable all bloatware" option and that thing turned off several packages that were necessary for VR to work and I had to trouble shoot.
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Any way to post up what not to disable?

That's why the Note 5 XML file is so great. Takes care of all the standard bloat without messing with the good stuff.
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Seriously ? I thought this was common sense by now I've been doing this since the beginning of android honeycomb.

vahdyx said:
I use Package Disabler. It took care of everything and used the XML file from the Note 5
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Does package disabler trigger knox?

meyerweb said:
Does package disabler trigger knox?
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No it doesn't
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why wouldn't it stick? That's what I've been doing on my current S6 Edge and will do on my S7 edge. I also use Package Disabler but this app is useless as all it does, is exactly the same as what the guy does manually in the App Manager app.

vivelafrance said:
why wouldn't it stick? That's what I've been doing on my current S6 Edge and will do on my S7 edge. I also use Package Disabler but this app is useless as all it does, is exactly the same as what the guy does manually in the App Manager app.
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I was only asking. My note 4 had the ability to disable apps in app manager. Soon as you reboot, they all come back. That's why I was asking if they fixed it yet

Sorry i dont have a link, but on /r/android and /r/galaxys7 people are reporting package disabler wrecks battery life. Fyi.

Getting rid of samsung apps

Hi just got this phone after a year of the Moto z force. There are several apps built in which don't allow to be disabled or uninstalled such as the Samsung calender. I was hoping there is a way to get rid of this using something called adb however I've never used this before. Would really appreciate if someone can post a link and point me in the right direction to rid these apps from my phone including a list on what is safe to remove.

Shah1989 said:
Hi just got this phone after a year of the Moto z force. There are several apps built in which don't allow to be disabled or uninstalled such as the Samsung calender. I was hoping there is a way to get rid of this using something called adb however I've never used this before. Would really appreciate if someone can post a link and point me in the right direction to rid these apps from my phone including a list on what is safe to remove.
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Just use BK disabler from the app store. Block anything you want.

Own31 said:
Just use BK disabler from the app store. Block anything you want.
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Is there a way to do it without downloading a app to the phone

Shah1989 said:
Is there a way to do it without downloading a app to the phone
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No, not unless you root. I use Package Disabler Pro with no issues at all.

ggrant3876 said:
No, not unless you root. I use Package Disabler Pro with no issues at all.
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I thought it may be possible a via ADB, the app you mention doesn't seem to be that highly rated on the play store. I'm gonna give the BK app a go

Shah1989 said:
I thought it may be possible a via ADB, the app you mention doesn't seem to be that highly rated on the play store. I'm gonna give the BK app a go
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I didn't mention adb as most people can't or won't use it anymore. I believe this will do what you want.
adb shell
cd system/app
ls
rm nameofapp.apk
reboot
And make sure and reboot.

Shah1989 said:
Is there a way to do it without downloading a app to the phone
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I have tried ADB + Debloater app. I didn't work... only showed me 2 packages. Unlike Note 7 that still works with Debloater. Did not try anything else.
PD did not work with my firmware so i had to get BK. I bought both of them and I like PD more but again, it wont work on my phone so Im using BK. Almost just as good.

Own31 said:
I have tried ADB + Debloater app. I didn't work... only showed me 2 packages. Unlike Note 7 that still works with Debloater. Did not try anything else.
PD did not work with my firmware so i had to get BK. I bought both of them and I like PD more but again, it wont work on my phone so Im using BK. Almost just as good.
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Haven't tried adb to remove apps on the S8+ but have used it to remove battery charging icon on status bar. Package Disabler Pro works great on my T-Mobile variant, just using it because I had it on the Note 7.

Shah1989 said:
I thought it may be possible a via ADB, the app you mention doesn't seem to be that highly rated on the play store. I'm gonna give the BK app a go
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BK looks interesting: can ou let us know hat do you think of this app? I'll follow your advice for our (mine and wife) S8+

ceccadroid said:
BK looks interesting: can ou let us know hat do you think of this app? I'll follow your advice for our (mine and wife) S8+
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It actually works! Seems to be a fantastic app so far, bixby has been completely shut down so the button does nothing when accidently pressed :good:

Shah1989 said:
It actually works! Seems to be a fantastic app so far, bixby has been completely shut down so the button does nothing when accidently pressed :good:
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Thanks a lot: I'll try this app (but I don't want to remove Bixby: it looks interesting for me)

Sleeping Apps

Do you guys sleep apps in the device optimizer? I just found it the other day, seems like a good thing, probably the best we can get till we can get root

I have all of my apps that I don't need notifications from set to Always Sleep. Seems to help the battery some.
If you are looking to disable apps or block them I recommend BK Disabler. No root needed.
Also root is available, just be careful because it has ALOT of set backs. In my opinion not worth it right now.

ShrekOpher said:
I have all of my apps that I don't need notifications from set to Always Sleep. Seems to help the battery some.
If you are looking to disable apps or block them I recommend BK Disabler. No root needed.
Also root is available, just be careful because it has ALOT of set backs. In my opinion not worth it right now.
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That app is awesome! Pretty much the only thing I wanted root for! Or at least the main thing! Thanks! I froze/disabled a few main ones that keep waking up in the background....

808phoneaddict said:
That app is awesome! Pretty much the only thing I wanted root for! Or at least the main thing! Thanks! I froze/disabled a few main ones that keep waking up in the background....
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Also just as an FYI AT&T hid the carrier IQ software in a new shady spot. Screen shots below to show where to turn it off.

ShrekOpher said:
Also just as an FYI AT&T hid the carrier IQ software in a new shady spot. Screen shots below to show where to turn it off.
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Mine doesn't have that...

808phoneaddict said:
Mine doesn't have that...
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You're looking at the wrong application. Use the search to find "Carrier IQ" and you'll find the right application and then the right service to turn off.

808phoneaddict said:
Mine doesn't have that...
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It's inside device HEALTH not device HELP?
Take another look is there.

ShrekOpher said:
It's inside device HEALTH not device HELP?
Take another look is there.
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Hahaha I was wondering why mine was so different! I have it too... Did you disable it?

808phoneaddict said:
Hahaha I was wondering why mine was so different! I have it too... Did you disable it?
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Yep been disabled since day 1.

With all the aggregated data collected from pretty much every app within android and google really, what does disabling Carrier IQ do?

timmy10shoes said:
With all the aggregated data collected from pretty much every app within android and google really, what does disabling Carrier IQ do?
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It aggregates all of you data, ties it to you phone number and your AT&T account. It's quite a bit more invasive than Google's anonymously collected data.
Also it crush battery and uses about 20 - 200 MB of data a month.
Super shady.

ShrekOpher said:
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Holy Crap! So glad you pointed this out. Thanks!!!
Composed on Galaxy Note8

Doesn't disabling the package disable the service...? Package disabler pro doesn't have the option to disable the service.

Bk disabler seems pretty awesome... Not sure how good package disabler is...?

natethegreat86 said:
Doesn't disabling the package disable the service...? Package disabler pro doesn't have the option to disable the service.
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Yeah I switch to BK because sometimes u you only want to disable specific services not the entire package.
On the S8 the Carrier IQ was hidden in the system package.

I dont appear to have "Device Health" anywhere.