This thread is just here to list out the applications that can be safely removed from the stock edge ROM without causing errors or crashes.
I had plan on taking my Google sheet I compiled from the Note 4 list and do the same thing that TEKHD did here to make a new list for the Note Edge, but
1-I haven't had the time to root my device and install TB. and
2-considering that the apks he lists in that thread are the only ones that are different from the Note 4 list, one can possibly just use the Note 4 list.
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Can help with this. I have the ATT version and will probably need a portion for each carrier. Seems the bulk of bloat is carrier specific.
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hello, i am new to the rooting scene and droid. i have the AT&T S4 and i would like to remove all this crap that AT&T loads on the phone. i would also like to know that if i root my S4 can i use my sdcard to install apps to since the default "8gb" might not be enough so i bought a 32gb sdcard. please advise, i don't even know if this is the purpose of rooting a phone or not, sorry it its a dumb question.
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Well you're not new to xda. This belongs in Q&A, not development.
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how do i move this to the correct area. i am not new to the forum new to droid. i many years ago i had a htc 6800 for verizon i used to "cook" roms for.
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Well you're not new to xda. This belongs in Q&A, not development.
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how do i move this to the correct area. i am not new to the forum new to droid. i many years ago i had a htc 6800 for verizon i used to "cook" roms for.
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hello, i am new to the rooting scene and droid. i have the AT&T S4 and i would like to remove all this crap that AT&T loads on the phone. i would also like to know that if i root my S4 can i use my sdcard to install apps to since the default "8gb" might not be enough so i bought a 32gb sdcard. please advise, i don't even know if this is the purpose of rooting a phone or not, sorry it its a dumb question.
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It seems nobody has answered this, only moved your thread around. ^_^
In short, rooting just allows you to do things to your phone that normally would be against the manufacturer's/carrier's intent. One such example would be to remove carrier-added bloatware that is otherwise not removable. I personally use root for the following:
Titanium Backup Pro: This would let me backup my apps AND data for each app. Google does a decent job at backing up most my apps, but if I "sideload" an app (install from a different source other than the Play Store), I can back it up also. Plus Google doesn't always backup the DATA part of an app, which can be important for me (e.g. an authenticator, or RSA token for work). In addition, TiBu also allows you to easily "freeze" the bloatware, which prohibits it from running or showing up anywhere. This is usually a better option than completely uninstalling it, because it's usually much easier to recover from de-bloating the wrong bloat.
AdFree: An advertisement blocker. Typically Root is required to do this properly, as it modifies the "hosts" file on your android. In the end, it overrides your phone's DNS such that when an app or webpage requests data from a known advertising website, the phone will redirect the request to "nothing", and the ad will not show. Use with discretion - some people frown upon this because they "lose" revenue from the ads that are not shown. I won't comment further, fearing I'll start a verbal war here.
Greenify: Allows you to put certain apps to sleep while they are not being actively used. I use it for Facebook Messenger, because I've found that if this app is allowed to run in the background, it kills my battery. I leave Facebook running in the background, so that I'll still get notifications of new FB messages. Seems to work out for me well.
"Some Tethering Applications or Methods": Some of the better ways to tether/hotspot from your phone will require root. Again, I'll leave this one lie. Personally, I rarely use it, but I've been in a bind before without internet access, and I've needed to use it. I don't want to lose my unlimited data with AT&T, so I really have no choice to add a tethering plan anymore. Regardless, it's nice to know I have it available as an emergency option.
While I could recommend the root, I also have to warn you that this will effectively void your Warranty. There's ways (read through the forums here) to "hide" the root, by using SuperSU instead. But just be forewarned.
EDIT: Here's the link to the thread with the video - How to Root & Remove Unlock Icon & Unroot
First thing's first; learn correct terminology. The Galaxy S4 is certainly not a Droid phone. "Droid" is a term used by Verizon to attempt to label and unify their line of Android phones. "Android" is the name of Google's open-source mobile OS.
LilSnoop40, I got your private message, but I'm going to post some stuff here on this thread for everyone to see, just in case there are others that need some help with the rooting as well. Here goes:
The actual part of rooting your device is not too difficult using "Motochopper". The hardest part is just getting ADB setup and your phone recognized in ADB. For the Motochopper root and a basic outline of how to do the root, see this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2252248
Some recommendations:
- Be sure the phone is in USB Debugging mode. You'll have to enable the Developer options first. Let me know if you need help with this part. IT involves repeatedly clicking something in Settings to enable Dev options, and then there's just a checkbox to check after that to enable the debugging mode. This is "Step 3" in that thread I linked.
- Be sure you have the latest samsung drivers for your phone. There's a few threads around here that have JUST the drivers, and not the whole Samsung Kies software package (completely unnecessary!). If you can't find them, I'll see if I can search around and provide a link. This is "Step 2" of the thread.
- If you're in Debugging Mode, the drivers should also being installed for the "ADB device" - I forget the actual name of it, but it's a device on your computer that says something about ADB. This will only appear when you have the phone in debugging mode of course.
- super-important: When you run the root/hack/motochopper thing, you'll be prompted on your device to allow the ADB connection. It will say something about accepting a certificate or something like that. If you don't respond in 10 seconds, it will deny it, and the root will fail. This is "step 6" on the thread I linked.
Also, if you manage to do all this successfully, you'll see that the root was successful, and you'll have a new app on your phone: Superuser. This new app is what allows you to approve root access by other applications (more-or-less). A side-effect of having this app installed will be that the system will detect the presence of root, and when you boot your phone, it will show an open padlock and "custom". If you follow my basic instructions in this post, you can get rid of that.
Feel free to ask for any clarifications, etc. I'll try to be as helpful as possible.
First android phone I've owned since coming from years of iPhones, does the recent update that I downloaded affect the ability to root the device? I keep seeing people talking about versions but I don't see the numbers that they are saying so not sure what to look at, or if it matters at all? Will this work on any quadcore S4?
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First android phone I've owned since coming from years of iPhones, does the recent update that I downloaded affect the ability to root the device? I keep seeing people talking about versions but I don't see the numbers that they are saying so not sure what to look at, or if it matters at all? Will this work on any quadcore S4?
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Short answer: No, the update won't affect your ability to root.
What carrier do you have? For the basic model number, you can read the label that's under your battery. The AT&T version, for example, will read: "SGH-I337". You can also get very specific information about your phone, the model number, build number, etc. bu doing the following: Go to Settings -> More... (The "Build number" is probably the numbers your looking for.)
If I'm not mistaken, the Motochopper root works on all I337 models?
Okay sweet, it is a 1337 (guess the signature tells me that too) and its on at&t
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Looking for a list of stock apps, services, etc. That come pre-installed in samsung galaxy S 4 devices... WITH A DESCRIPTION of what each item does, in order to debloat (by freezing or uninstalling).
Or where I could find such a list. Myself and many others would greatly appreciate any help or info!
Galaxy S4 Active SGH-i537 - at&t
You and your friends could search this...att stock apps and it comes up with multiple posts with exactly that info. Thank you.
I'm not responsible if you screw your Device up.
Just Read, Read, Read and then read somemore.
I used this to disable those unwanted BloatWare Apps on my VZW Note 7
An Excellent Tool......
It has worked for me in the Past on other devices and hasn't let me down yet.
The list I used as an example for my vzw note 7 was from the galaxy s6.. The Tool will also freeze all the Knox apps if you check them,.
The List is a Model to go by but does not mean all the same apps will freeze on vzw note 7(Experiment with list and don't freeze all apps at once) .... Very Nice,.......
I had not updated with the Latest Verizon Update but was getting the prompt to do so.
Another great thing is you can freeze the sdm.apk and you don't get the consistent Software Update alerts or an accidental clicking of the Update prompt, either way by selecting the sdm.apk it freezes it. I'm gonna hold out with hopes on root and if it never comes and I decide to I will go back in the debloater tool and unfreeze the sdm.apk....
Thanks again GatesJunior for the Debloater Tool and natypes for the use of your list(may be a newer list out there, this worked for me) it's greatly appreciated from all of us overhere in the Verizon Note 7 Community.......
1st Link is the Bloatware Removal Tool
( In our Case a Disabler Tool).
2nd Link is the List I Used as reference, it came from the S6........
http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/software/debloater-remove-carrier-bloat-t2998294
http://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-galaxy-s6/general/disabled-list-t3087463
Page 2 post #19 shows the actual file name of the apk, worked better for me.
Credit for Debloater goes to Gatesjunior
Credit for Apps to Freeze by natypes and bobbarker
What did you choose to block/de-bloat?
Great tool, been using it since he released it. It allows you to disable MORE than that Package Disabler Pro does because Samsung can't censor him like they can with PDP.
It gives you LESS info on the items, so you better know what you're disabling.
I posted in the Debloater thread, but thought given there might be something specific to the Verizon Note 7, I'd ask my question here as well.
I used Debloater tool (and have successfully in the past with other Note Phones) on my Note 7, but was not able to get the Software update to disappear (like it the past). Typically I just froze the sdm apk and was done. This time, the Note 7 showed 2 SDM apk's (this one and SDM Viewer I believe) and after freezing them, it did not remove the Software update category on the phone.
I wonder if it has anything to do with taking the update issued the day I got my phone?
Any thoughts?
A safe list of Bloatware to disable with EZ Package Disabler
I have attached my bloatware list.
It's not the best list. I hope you can help me make it better.
anybody make a complete set on what they disabled specifically for the note 7 yet?
Coming from someone who extensively tested package disablers on the note 5....they do more harm than good. Do not use them. Instead, manually go to your application manager and disable the apps. When it asks to "restore to previous version" hit yes, and it will disable it instead of install an older version.
The only reason to use a disabler is if you have a faulty app/disable updates or to disable the gear service to use google or other third party VR apps that need it.
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Coming from someone who extensively tested package disablers on the note 5....they do more harm than good. Do not use them. Instead, manually go to your application manager and disable the apps. When it asks to "restore to previous version" hit yes, and it will disable it instead of install an older version.
The only reason to use a disabler is if you have a faulty app/disable updates or to disable the gear service to use google or other third party VR apps that need it.
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The issue with that is the inability to disable things like Knox and VVM and background services that don't have app icons, don't show up in the application manager, and are of no use to the end user but still take up CPU cycles and background data. Package disablers are definitely not something to just run through hacking and slashing away without knowing what it might affect, but you'll have to explain why you say they "do more harm than good" if someone is taking the proper precautions and not disabling things the system needs to function correctly.
Thats the problem, most people dont know what to disable and what not too. This takes a lot of testing.. I know, I tested quite a bit on my note 5, enough to know that even disabling programs like knox and VZN has 0 effect on battery and in some cases causes space to be eaten up by logs and the caches of these disabled programs that build up but cant clear out, because, they are disabled. There is a huge 100+ page note 5 topic about package disabler and how it does more "harm" than good. If you have the time read up on it! Me and another guy Mr.Mike spent almost a year on it..
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Thats the problem, most people dont know what to disable and what not too. This takes a lot of testing.. I know, I tested quite a bit on my note 5, enough to know that even disabling programs like knox and VZN has 0 effect on battery and in some cases causes space to be eaten up by logs and the caches of these disabled programs that build up but cant clear out, because, they are disabled. There is a huge 100+ page note 5 topic about package disabler and how it does more "harm" than good. If you have the time read up on it! Me and another guy Mr.Mike spent almost a year on it..
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I skipped the Note 5 and stuck with my Note 4 until now, so I missed that whole thread. I'll definitely check it out, thank you.
Any idea if this will work for package disabler pro?
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Any idea if this will work for package disabler pro?
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I'm pretty sure that's what it is for.
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I'm pretty sure that's what it is for.
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Well I only ask because the op states this is for ez package disabler and that's made by a different Dev than ownsge disabler pro
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I have attached my bloatware list.
It's not the best list. I hope you can help me make it better.
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Why do you call this a "safe list"? It looks like you disable a lot of core functionality with this including NFC. A better title would be "my list of disabled packaged" and mention that you will lose multiple features if you do this...
wooow. note 7 apps on roms
Noob here. A relative gave me his Galaxy S5 when he upgraded. I swapped out the sim card at the T-Mobile shop.
My phone has a number of disabled but not uninstalled Verizon apps. It gives an accurate but annoying main screen message, "Verizon card not installed."
I guess my choices are:
1. Deal with it.
2. Root the phone, uninstall the Verizon apps, install the T-Mobile text messager (or another recommended text message app???), uninstall various other apps, work with a relatively clean phone.
3. Something else.
I'm an intermediate PC user, but my last smartphone was a cheapo Alcatel Fierce. I must admit I am not very cell-savvy.
My current half-baked plan is to visit Tom's Guide and root the phone using towelroot dot com and follow other advice therein. After it's rooted I'll... well I guess I'll see what I can do with the phone.
What happens then? [clueless]OBTW, what's a ROM repository?[/clueless]
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Noob here. A relative gave me his Galaxy S5 when he upgraded. I swapped out the sim card at the T-Mobile shop.
My phone has a number of disabled but not uninstalled Verizon apps. It gives an accurate but annoying main screen message, "Verizon card not installed."
I guess my choices are:
1. Deal with it.
2. Root the phone, uninstall the Verizon apps, install the T-Mobile text messager (or another recommended text message app???), uninstall various other apps, work with a relatively clean phone.
3. Something else.
I'm an intermediate PC user, but my last smartphone was a cheapo Alcatel Fierce. I must admit I am not very cell-savvy.
My current half-baked plan is to visit Tom's Guide and root the phone using towelroot dot com and follow other advice therein. After it's rooted I'll... well I guess I'll see what I can do with the phone.
What happens then? [clueless]OBTW, what's a ROM repository?[/clueless]
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You can root it and stick a after market ROM on it or use Odin and stick a stock T-Mobile ROM on it. You can find both by doing a google search for "Roms for t-moble galaxy s5". Select the XDA Forum for your phone and select what you want from there.
Rooted Galaxy Note 2, Many Pre-Installed Apps "Removed", Help or Advice Wanted
Today I rooted my Note 2 with a simple guide found on this website (https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2143479) and then searching for a way to get rid of Pre-Installed apps, I came upon an app called Titanium Backup (knew of it, never used it before till now). I never used it because as the name implies it is for backing up your phone and I pretty much never do that, however, since it was part of the instructions I got it and unbeknownst to me it is also used to forcibly uninstall Pre-Installed apps. Here's my question...
I uninstalled the apps I did not want but when I look in the application manager I still see them on with about 1mb in size and the thumbnail shows "SD". So are they actually installed or is their factory portions just uninstalled with residual/cache remaining behind?
I'm not new to rooting but I am new to uninstalling apps that aren't "supposed to be uninstall-able".