[MOD][TUTORIAL][JB]How To Make a Debloat Script & Complete List Of System Apps

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DaRk-L0rD

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Hello everyone!

Here is a tutorial on how to make a debloat script.

This tutorial should work for all Sony Xperia Devices running JB 4.1.2.​

I am not responsible for bricked devices, dead SD cards, global economic crisis, James Bond destroyed Aston Martin DB5 or M's death.
YOU choose to make these modifications. Follow carefully the instructions you will have no problem at all.

  • Before we begin with the tutorial, here is the complete list of the apps you will find in system/app, with a small explanation and if they can be removed safely.
  • There are probably some mistakes as they are almost 200 apks, so please collaborate with me.
  • If you want to restore some apks because you just changed your mind, just extract them from the rom (make sure it's deoxeded).
  • I won't tell you to remove the apks or not, i am just telling you which are safe to remove. YOU choose to delete them or not!
  • Use Control+F to find the apk you want, will save you time!

A

ApplicationsProvider.apk ==== Useful for installing and uninstalling apps
ArtFilterCamera.apk ==== Useful for the camera
AudioEffectService.apk ==== Audio Effect Service app
Autopoweroff.apk === Automatically shutdown your device if there isn't a SIM card in order to avoid battery drain in case of accidental power on***Safe to remove***

B

Backup-Restore.apk ==== Backup***Safe to remove***
BackupRestoreConfirmation.apk ==== Backup***Safe to remove***
Backup-wizard.apk ==== Backup***Safe to remove***
BlackTheme.apk ==== Black Theme***Safe to remove***
BlackThemeBlueAccent.apk ==== Black Blue Accent Theme***Safe to remove***
BlueTheme.apk ==== Blue Theme***Safe to remove***
Bluetooth.apk ==== Bluetooth
bootinfo.apk ==== ?
Browser.apk ==== Sony's default browser***Safe to remove***

C

CalendarProvider.apk ==== Calendar Storage
CameraCommon.apk ==== Useful for camera
CameraExtensionPermission.apk ==== Useful for camera
CdfInfoAccessor.apk ==== Software Component Descriptions
CellInformationWidget.apk ==== Widget that shows you your Operator Name***Safe to remove***
CertInstaller.apk ==== Manages safety certificates
ClockWidgets.apk ==== Clock's widgets
ContactsImport.apk ==== Import Contacts
Conversations.apk ==== It's the messages app
CosmicFlow.apk ==== Live Wallpaper***Safe to remove***
CredentialManagerService.apk ==== Credential Manager Service
CustomizationProvider.apk ==== CustomizationProvider
CustomizedSettings.apk ==== Customized settings

D

DefaultCapabilities.apk ==== Hardware Capabilities
DefaultContainerService.apk ==== Unpacking Apps for Installing
device-monitor.apk ==== Plug and Play monitoring
DownloadProvider.apk ==== Download app, connected with GooglePlay and browser
DownloadProviderUi.apk ==== Downloaded items list
DrmDialogs.apk ==== DRM Sync Service
DrmProvider.apk ==== DRM Protected Content Storage
DtcpCtrl.apk ==== ?

E

enhancedusbux.apk ==== app for usb connections
Exchange2.apk ==== Stock Exchange app***Safe to remove***
ExternalKeyboardJP.apk ==== Japanese keyboard***Safe to remove***

F

FaceLock.apk ==== Unlock with Face Recognition***Safe to remove***
fast-dormancy-wakeup.apk ==== ?

G

Galaxy4.apk ==== Live Wallpaper***Safe to remove***
GeneralDataDisclaimer.apk ==== General Data Disclaimer
GenericApplicationInstaller.apk ==== Application Installer Service
GenieWidget.apk ==== Weather/News widget***Safe to remove***
Gmail.apk ==== Gmail***Safe to remove***
GMS_Maps.apk ==== Google Maps=== Safe to remove
GmsCore.apk ==== Related to Playstore probably
GoogleBackupTransport.apk ==== Android Backup Service for apps
GoogleCalendarSyncAdapter.apk ==== Calendars Sync
GoogleContactsSyncAdapter.apk ==== Contacts Sync
GoogleFeedback.apk ==== Market Feedback Agent
GoogleLoginService.apk ==== Google Login Service
GoogleLyricsPlugin.apk ==== Google Lyrics Plugin***Safe to remove***
GooglePartnerSetup.apk ==== Google Partner Setup
GoogleServicesFramework.apk ==== Google Services Framework
GoogleTTS.apk ==== Text To Speech=== Safe to remove
GpsSatellitesNotification.apk ==== GPS Satellites Notification.Remove it only if you don't use GPS***Safe to remove***
GreenTheme.apk ==== Green Theme***Safe to remove***

H

helpapp.apk ==== Help application***Safe to remove***
HoloSpiralWallpaper.apk ==== Live Wallpaper***Safe to remove***
Home.apk ==== Launcher
HotspotAdvancedSetting.apk ==== Hotspot Advanced Settings
HTMLViewer.apk ==== HTML viewer. If removed should not Interfere with Internet browser.***Safe to remove***

I

IddAgent.apk ==== Anonymous Usage Stats***Safe to remove***
Initial-boot-setup.apk ==== ?
InputDevices.apk ==== ?

J

JapaneseIME.apk ==== Japanese Keyboard***Safe to remove***

K

KeyChain.apk ==== Password Keeper

L

LiveWallpapers.apk ==== Live Wallpapers Service***Safe to remove***
LiveWallpapersPicker.apk ==== Live Wallpaper Chooser***Safe to remove***
livewaremanager.apk ==== LiveWareManager***Safe to remove***
LocalContacts.apk ==== Phone Contacts
LocationBasedWifi.apk ==== Location Based WiFi

M

MagicSmokeWallpapers.apk ==== Live Wallpaper***Safe to remove***
MediaProvider.apk ==== Media Storage
MediaUploader.apk ==== My Uploads For Youtube Uploading
MemcardTransportService.apk ==== Important for the Memory Card
MusicFX.apk ==== Related to Music
MusicWidget.apk ==== Music Widget=== Safe to remove

N

NetworkLocation.apk ==== Network Location Manager (Location Services, Check-in, Geo-tagging)
Nfc.apk ==== NFC
nfc-handover.apk ==== NFC
NoiseField.apk ==== Live Wallpaper***Safe to remove***
NoteWidget.apk ==== Notes Widget***Safe to remove***

O

OemCryptoReceiver.apk ==== ?
OMAClientProvisioning.apk ==== OTA Network Settings Download
OmaDownload.apk ==== ?
OmaV1AgentDownloadServices.apk ==== OTA services download and purchase/billing services
OneTimeInitializer.apk ==== Runs after first flashing of Gapps to allow you to chose which you want
OnOffTools.apk ==== Related to the launcher probably
OrangeTheme.apk ==== Orange Theme***Safe to remove***

P

PackageInstaller.apk ==== Package Installer
PartnerBookmarksProvider.apk ==== Bookmarks Related
PhaseBeam.apk ==== Live Wallpaper
Phonebook.apk ==== Phonebook (Contacts)
Phonesky.apk ==== Google Play Store
PhotoSlideshow.apk ==== Photo Slide Show
PhotoWidget.apk ==== Photo Widget***Safe to remove***
PicoTts.apk ==== Text To Speech Service***Safe to remove***
PinkTheme.apk ==== Pink Theme***Safe to remove***
PlusOne.apk ==== Google Plus***Safe to remove***
PMSservice.apk ==== ?
PMSserviceTriggerimei.apk ==== ?
POBoxSknMono.apk ==== Skin for Chinese Keyboard***Safe to remove***
POBoxSknPink.apk ==== Skin for Chinese Keyboard***Safe to remove***
POBoxSknSelector.apk ==== Skin Chooser for Chinese Keyboard***Safe to remove***
POBoxSknWood.apk ==== Skin for Chinese Keyboard***Safe to remove***
PrivInit.apk ==== ?
PSCertifiedSettings.apk ==== PlayStation

Q

qcsemcservice.apk ==== RIL extension for default browser

R

Radio3.apk ==== Radio app
ReadyToRun.apk ==== ?
RecentCallsWidget.apk ==== Recent Calls Widget***Safe to remove***
RemoteControlService.apk ==== ?
retaildemo.apk ==== Retail Demo***Safe to remove***

S

SecureClockJava.apk ==== Web Clock Service
SemcAlbum.apk ==== Sony's Album***Safe to remove***
SemcAutoPowerOff.apk ==== Power Tools
SemcCalculator.apk ==== Sony's Calculator***Safe to remove***
SemcCalendar.apk ==== Sony's Calendar***Safe to remove***
SemcCamera3D.apk ==== Camera
SemcCameraUI.apk ==== Camera
SemcClock.apk ==== Sony's clock
SemcCnapProvider.apk ==== Media Related
SemcContactsProvider.apk ==== Contacts Storage
SemcCrashMonitor.apk ==== Crash Monitor
SemcDlna.apk ==== Stock DLNA app
SemcDlnaHandover.apk ==== Related to DLNA
SemcEmail.apk ==== Sony's email app***Safe to remove***
SemcMetadataCleanup.apk ==== ?
SemcMusic.apk ==== Walkman***Safe to remove***
SemcMusicVisualizer.apk ==== Walkman's visualizer***Safe to remove***
SemcNotes.apk ==== Sony's Note App=== Safe to remove
SemcPhone.apk ==== Phone
SemcPhotoEditor.apk ==== Sony's Photo Editor
SemcPowerSaveModule.apk ==== Power Managment
SemcSettings.apk ==== Controls the "Xperia" menu in Settings
SEMCSetupWizard.apk ==== Setup Wizard
SemcSimDetection.apk ==== Sim Detection
SemcStorageChecker.apk ==== Storage Checker
SemcTelephonyProvider.apk ==== Dialer Storage
SemcTvLauncher.apk ==== Related to Screen Mirroring
SemcTvOut.apk ==== Related to Screen Mirroring
SemcUnplugChargerReminder.apk ==== Unplug Charger Reminder***Safe to remove***
SemcVideo.apk ==== Sony's Movies App***Safe to remove***
SemcWarrantyTime.apk ==== ?
ServiceMenu.apk ==== ?
Settings.apk ==== It's the Settings menu
SettingsProvider.apk ==== Settings Provider
ShareApplication.apk ==== Share Application
SharedStorageBackup.apk ==== Possibly USB connection menu
ShutDownAnimation.apk ==== Shut Down Animation. In some phones show the Carrier's Name when you shut done the phone.***Safe to remove***
SimContacts.apk ==== Sim Contacts
SimlockUnlockApp.apk ==== Sim Unlock
Skin1.apk ==== It's a theme***Safe to remove***
skin-picker.apk ==== App that let's you pick up a theme
skin-upholsterer.apk ==== ?
SkyfallTheme.apk ==== Skyfall Theme***Safe to remove***
SmallApp-Calculator.apk ==== Small app***Safe to remove***
SmallAppManagerService.apk ==== Small app Manager***Safe to remove***
SmallApp-Notes.apk ==== Small app***Safe to remove***
SmallApp-Recorder.apk ==== Small app***Safe to remove***
SmallApp-Timer.apk ==== Small appSafe to remove
SmartcardService.apk ==== Important for Smart Card
SmartSearch.apk ==== ?
SomcCameraAutoUpload.apk ==== Probably related to Social Netoworks
SomcConnectivityCenter.apk ==== Connectivity Center***Safe to remove***
SomcMusicSlideshow.apk ==== Music Slideshow
SomcPhotoAnalyzer.apk ==== Photo Analyzer
SomcPlayAnywhere.apk ==== Throw Connectivity
SomcWifiDisplay.apk ==== Screen Mirroring
SomcXperiaLink.apk ==== Xperia Link***Safe to remove***
SonySCV.apk ==== ?
SoundEnhancement.apk ==== Sound Enhancement
SoundLevelAlert.apk ==== Alerts you when the sound is too high. You can remove after accepting the dialogue allowing the volume to go higher.***Safe to remove***
Sound-Picker.apk ==== Sound Chooser for notifications, ringtones ecc
SoundRecorder.apk ==== Sound Recorder
Stk.apk ==== Sim tool kit. Quick access to carrier's services.***Safe to remove***
Street.apk ==== Google street view***Safe to remove***
SuperStamina.apk ==== Power Managment
SwiqiMasterReset.apk ==== Bravia Engine
SystemUI.apk ==== SystemUI

T

Tag.apk ==== NFC Tags= → ***Safe to remove***
Talk.apk ==== Google's Hangouts***Safe to remove***
talkback.apk ==== Talk Back***Safe to remove***
TaskSwitcher.apk ==== Task Switcher
TetherEntitlementCheck.apk ==== Tethering
textinput-chn.apk ==== Chinese Keyboard***Safe to remove***
textinput-tng.apk ==== Sony's Stock Keyboard
TimeService.apk ==== ?
TopContactsWidget.apk ==== Top Contacts Widget***Safe to remove***

U

UnsupportedHeadsetNotifier.apk ==== Notifies you when you connect an Unsupported Headset***Safe to remove***
UpdateCenter.apk ==== Update Center***Safe to remove***
UpdateCenter.apk ==== It's the update center***Safe to remove***
usb-mtp-backup-transport.apk ==== Related to Usb
usb-mtp-marlin-wrapper.apk ==== Related to Usb
usb-mtp-update-wrapper.apk ==== MTP extension polling
usb-mtp-vendor-extension-service.apk ==== Sony MTP extension
usbotg.apk ==== Usb Otg
UsbTransportService.apk ==== Related to Usb
UseragentProvider.apk ==== User Agent Storage
UserDictionaryProvider.apk ==== User Dictionary Storage
UxpNxtLockScreen.apk ==== Lock Screen

V

Velvet.apk ==== Google Now
VerifyCertificatesDummyAppApplication.apk ==== Certificate identifier
VerifyCertificatesDummyAppMedia.apk ==== Certificate identifier
VerifyCertificatesDummyAppPlatform.apk ==== Certificate identifier
VerifyCertificatesDummyAppShared.apk ==== Certificate identifier
VideoEditorGoogle.apk ==== Google Video Editor
VoiceDialer.apk ==== Voice Dialer
VoiceSearchStub.apk ==== Voice Search
VpnDialogs.apk ==== VPN Dialogs

W

WallpaperPicker.apk ==== Wallpaper Picker
WapPush.apk ==== WAP push (for receiving MMS)
WAPPushManager.apk ==== Tethering connectivity
WeatherWidget.apk ==== Weather Widget***Safe to remove***
WfdService.apk ==== ?



SOCIAL NETWORKs - RELATED apks


E

EventStream.apk ==== Timescape***Safe to remove***
EventStreamPluginFacebook.apk ==== Timescape Facebook Extension***Safe to remove***
EventStreamPluginTwitter.apk ==== Timescape Twitter extension***Safe to remove***

F

facebook.apk ==== Facebook***Safe to remove***
FBCalendarSync.apk ==== Sony Facebook Integration Calendar Sync***Safe to remove***
FBIAppShare.apk ==== Facebook Share App***Safe to remove***
FBMediaDiscovery.apk ==== Sony Facebook Integration Media Discovery***Safe to remove***
FBMusicLike.apk ==== Sony Facebook Integration Music Like***Safe to remove***
FBSetupwizard.apk ==== Sony Facebook Integration Setup Wizard (not needed to setup or for FB Integration to work)***Safe to remove***

P

PostViewer.apk ==== Post viewer***Safe to remove***

S

SEMCFacebookProxy.apk ==== Facebook***Safe to remove***
SocialEngineCore.apk ==== Social Networks***Safe to remove***
SocialEngineFacebookPlugin.apk ==== Facebook Plugin***Safe to remove***
SocialEngineFacebookShareFrwkPlugin.apk ==== Facebook***Safe to remove***
SocialEnginePicasaPlugin.apk ==== Picasa Plugin***Safe to remove***
SocialEngineTwitterShareFrwkPlugin.apk ==== Twitter***Safe to remove***
SocialPane-Apps.apk ==== Social Networks***Safe to remove***
SocialPane-FeedWidget.apk ==== Social Networks***Safe to remove***
SocialPane-FriendsWidget.apk ==== Friends' Widget***Safe to remove***
SocialPane-StatusWidget.apk ==== Status Widget***Safe to remove***
SOMCTwitterAccount.apk ==== Twitter***Safe to remove***
SOMCTwitterSetupWizard.apk ==== Twitter Setup Wizard***Safe to remove***

T

timescaperssplugin.apk ==== TimeScape Plugin***Safe to remove***
TimescapeSpline.apk ==== TimeScape***Safe to remove***
TwitterPostViewer.apk ==== Twitter Post Viewer***Safe to remove***

W

WikipediaPlugin.apk ==== Wikipedia Plugin***Safe to remove***

Y

YouTube.apk ==== YouTube***Safe to remove***
YouTubeKaraokePlugin.apk ==== YouTube***Safe to remove***
YouTubePlugin.apk ==== YouTube***Safe to remove***



Thanks to:
peter-k
josephnero
underskyzx
Google​
 
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DaRk-L0rD

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How to make a debloat script

Hmmm... What is a debloat script man?
It's a script that removes a lot of extra stuff, unwanted apps, also known as "bloatware".


What you need:

1. Deoxeded Rom
2. Root permission
3. CWM
4. Winrar
5. Notepad++
6. This file : View attachment META-INF.rar



OK now, we are good to go:

1. Download and install Notepad++
2. Download the attached file and extract the META-INF folder. Go to META-INF → com → google → android.
Now you will see a filed named updater-script. This it the file that will do all the magic, so be careful. Now: right click on it and open it with Notepad++.

3. Now on Notepad++

a) Select Encoding → Encode in ANSI

b) Select Edit → EOL Conversion → UNIX/OSX Format



Now let's start:

STEP 1

Copy these lines in the Notepad ++

ui_print("");
ui_print("");
ui_print(" HERE YOU CAN WRITE WHATEVER YOU WANT, BETTER WRITING THOUGH WHAT THIS MOD WILL DO (LIGHT OR HEAVY DEBLOAT ECC) ");
ui_print("");
ui_print("");

STEP 2

Now copy the following lines (immediately after the previous lines; no spaces between these lines):

run_program("/sbin/busybox", "mount", "/data");
run_program("/sbin/busybox", "mount", "/system");
run_program("/sbin/busybox", "mount", "/cache");

STEP 3

Now you have to add the path of the file you want to delete (add the lines immediately after the previous lines; no spaces between these lines):
For example:


delete("/system/app/SemcMusic.apk"); -- This one will delete the SemcMusic.apk
delete("/system/app/CosmicFlow.apk"); -- This one will delete the CosmicFlow.apk
delete("/system/app/WikipediaPlugin.apk"); -- This one will delete the WikipediaPlugin.apk

STEP 4

Now copy these lines(add the lines immediately after the previous lines; no spaces between these lines):

delete_recursive("/cache");
delete_recursive("/data/dalvik-cache");
run_program("/sbin/busybox", "unmount", "/data");
run_program("/sbin/busybox", "unmount", "/system");
run_program("/sbin/busybox", "mount", "/cache");


NOTICE: After the line run_program("/sbin/busybox", "mount", "/cache"); leave an empty line.


PHP:
Here is a example of a small debloat script:

ui_print("");
ui_print("");
ui_print("Learing how to make a debloat script -- DaRk-L0rD");
ui_print("");
ui_print("");
run_program("/sbin/busybox", "mount", "/data");
run_program("/sbin/busybox", "mount", "/system");
run_program("/sbin/busybox", "mount", "/cache");
delete("/data/data/com.adobe.reader");
delete("/data/app/com.adobe.reader-1.apk");
delete("/system/app/FBCalendarSync.apk");
delete("/system/app/facebook.apk");
delete("/system/app/ExternalKeyboardJP.apk");
delete("/system/app/EventStreamPluginTwitter.apk");
delete_recursive("/cache");
delete_recursive("/data/dalvik-cache");
run_program("/sbin/busybox", "unmount", "/data");
run_program("/sbin/busybox", "unmount", "/system");
run_program("/sbin/busybox", "mount", "/cache");
LEAVE THIS LINE EMPTY

Just a small tip now:
delete_recursive("/cache"); → This command will wipe the cache.
delete_recursive("/data/dalvik-cache"); → This command will wipe the dalvik cache.

STEP 5

Now save the updater-script and exit from Notepad++.

STEP 6

The next thing to do is create the flashable zip.

a) Make sure that the updater-scipt is in META-INF → com → google → android
b) Now make a folder named system (leave it empty).
c) Select both META-INF and system folder and right click on them.
d) Select Add to archive...
e) Archive name: Add the name you wish. No spaces between the words, but only "-" and "." .
f) Archive format: ZIP
g) Compression method Store
---> The Archive format and the Compression method are very important, so make sure they are ZIP and STORE.
i) Now copy the zip file you created in your phone and flash it!



DONE :D

Happy debloating :D
 
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peter-k

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Sugestions

1. Instead of marking those which are safe to remove, I would mark the apk's which are needed for the phones's essential functions and which should not be removed. The rest may be some eye candy (i.e. wallpapers), or some features not everyone uses (examples: Teethering, TV launcher), or apps that may be redundant to some (example: Gmail, Email does the same). Their removal is subjective to each individual.

2. My comments after ->
ArtFilterCamera.apk ==== Useful for the camera -> these are mostly cheesy filter effects, IMO
BlackThemeBlueAccent.apk ==== Black Blue Accent Theme=== Safe to remove -> Themes come with build in accents but if you don't choose a theme that has accents, then you will have none. And also no check marks on check boxes, colours on toggles, etc.. My take: Don't remove.
BlueTheme.apk ==== Blue Theme=== Safe to remove -> it is the theme Air
HTMLViewer.apk ==== HTML viewer -> to my opinion safe to remove, haven't found any need to see html files outside the brower
NoiseField.apk ==== ? -> noise surpression for the mic
OnOffTools.apk ==== Related to the launcher probably -> threse are the Sony on/off toggle widgets
PartnerBookmarksProvider.apk ==== Bookmarks Related -> safe to remove
PicoTts.apk ==== Text To Speech Service -> safe to remove, keep the Google TTS, IMO
RemoteControlService.apk ==== ? -> That's the "find my phone and erase everything on it" feature, in case it's lost. If checked in settings, it also enables continuous phone location tracking and detail location storage on Google servers.
SemcAlbum.apk ==== Sony's Album=== Safe to remove -> I'd not remove that without having another one.
SemcEmail.apk ==== Sony's email app=== Safe to remove -> not present on my V
SEMCSetupWizard.apk ==== Setup Wizard -> safe to remove only needed for noobs, all setings can be done manually
SemcWarrantyTime.apk ==== ? -> exactly what is says, warranty timer
ShareApplication.apk ==== Share Application -> part of the social engine = safe removal
SomcXperiaLink.apk ==== Xperia Link -> easy connection to other Sony Link enabled devices
UpdateCenter.apk ==== Update Center -> not needed on non-stock roms
VpnDialogs.apk ==== VPN Dialogues -> safe to rfemove if you don't use VPN

3. Does anybody have a BlackThemeBlueAccent.apk for me?

Thanks once again for the gargantuan task you undertook!
 
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@peter-k bro, a complete list is always useful i think. Also, each of us probably wants to delete different stuff and have a complete idea i think is important.
On the other hand, i don't know what every single apk does and as i mentioned on the OP i will need your collaboration to find the mistakes because the list is pretty huge, so i wouldn't be able to say for sure which apks are important for the system and which not, so i preferred to add a "safe to remove" to those i know for sure that will not create problems.
Hope my english makes sense--> i don't have coffee at all :D
 

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Sure your english makes sense why you think not? There is not only one english in the world but many, Indian, Australian, Scottish, etc etc, and we all can co-operate smoothly.

I would love to help but I've no more stock I debloated everything already, only 140 megs left in my app.
 

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Sure your english makes sense why you think not? There is not only one english in the world but many, Indian, Australian, Scottish, etc etc, and we all can co-operate smoothly.

I would love to help but I've no more stock I debloated everything already, only 140 megs left in my app.

No worries bro. I will do some more search with google and try to find out where the mistakes are so i can provide a complete list of the apks.
Next step with this tutorial is the social stuff and correct the mistakes :)
 

peter-k

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All this is 100 % safe to remove

Facebook content can be viewed with a regular browse
Facebook
Facebook extension
FBiX Post Viewer

This the biggest and most effective data collection app, 52 mb! Google searches and other search engine searches can be performed with any browser.
Google Search

Google's Facebook
Google+

It's a location tracker dressed up in a convenience function
Location Based Wifi

Convenient photo uploading
Picasa Uploader

Sony product ads
Sony Select

Reads screen functions, but it is a total failure (don't switch it on, you will regret!
Talk Back

A multi function widget that is actually well meant and could have a good potential, but it's not well executed
Timescape feeds
Timescape
Timescape Feed
Timescape Friends
Timescape Friend View
Timescape Share

Twitter content can be viewed with a regular browse
Twitter
Twitter extension

Safe to remove, but still the no.1 IM I guess
WhatsApp

No use for it
Wikipedia extension

Mostly convenience features for social network users. All this can be done with regular applications, too. I think the reason for the presence is Sony wants to participate on user data harvesting.
(f) Xperia AppShare (if you want to recommend apps to friends)
(f) Xperia Calendar Sync (if you use Sony calendar)
(f) Xperia FB Setup (on time setup)
(f) Xperia Friends' Music (see what music your friends listen too)
(f) Xperia Musik Likes (let others see what music you like)
(t) Xperia Proxy
(f) Xperia Proxy
Xperia Share (part of social engine for Facebook and Twitter, I think profile photo share?)
Xperia Social Engine (Sony social engine framework)
(picasa) Xperia Social Engine Photos (picasa photo sharing)
(f) Xperia Social Engine Photos (Facebook photo sharing)
(t) Xperia Social Engine Sharing (part of Sony social engine for Twitter)
(f) Xperia Social Engine Sharing (part of Sony social engine for Facebook)
Xperia Twitter Setup (one time setup)

Youtube content can be viewed with a regular browser, songs can be sung in a regular bathtub
Youtube
Youtube extension
Youtube karaoke extension

Sorry I don't have the apk names. I hope it can help you with identification.
 
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It is the application you can use in conjunction with Nfc, if you are using Nfc tags, the little sign patches to give commands to the phone. Not using tags, then it can go.
 

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Thanks. removal done :D

do u know the apk names of mcafee, sony select, play now ? these are highly irritating apps for me :p
 

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    Hello everyone!

    Here is a tutorial on how to make a debloat script.

    This tutorial should work for all Sony Xperia Devices running JB 4.1.2.​

    I am not responsible for bricked devices, dead SD cards, global economic crisis, James Bond destroyed Aston Martin DB5 or M's death.
    YOU choose to make these modifications. Follow carefully the instructions you will have no problem at all.

    • Before we begin with the tutorial, here is the complete list of the apps you will find in system/app, with a small explanation and if they can be removed safely.
    • There are probably some mistakes as they are almost 200 apks, so please collaborate with me.
    • If you want to restore some apks because you just changed your mind, just extract them from the rom (make sure it's deoxeded).
    • I won't tell you to remove the apks or not, i am just telling you which are safe to remove. YOU choose to delete them or not!
    • Use Control+F to find the apk you want, will save you time!

    A

    ApplicationsProvider.apk ==== Useful for installing and uninstalling apps
    ArtFilterCamera.apk ==== Useful for the camera
    AudioEffectService.apk ==== Audio Effect Service app
    Autopoweroff.apk === Automatically shutdown your device if there isn't a SIM card in order to avoid battery drain in case of accidental power on***Safe to remove***

    B

    Backup-Restore.apk ==== Backup***Safe to remove***
    BackupRestoreConfirmation.apk ==== Backup***Safe to remove***
    Backup-wizard.apk ==== Backup***Safe to remove***
    BlackTheme.apk ==== Black Theme***Safe to remove***
    BlackThemeBlueAccent.apk ==== Black Blue Accent Theme***Safe to remove***
    BlueTheme.apk ==== Blue Theme***Safe to remove***
    Bluetooth.apk ==== Bluetooth
    bootinfo.apk ==== ?
    Browser.apk ==== Sony's default browser***Safe to remove***

    C

    CalendarProvider.apk ==== Calendar Storage
    CameraCommon.apk ==== Useful for camera
    CameraExtensionPermission.apk ==== Useful for camera
    CdfInfoAccessor.apk ==== Software Component Descriptions
    CellInformationWidget.apk ==== Widget that shows you your Operator Name***Safe to remove***
    CertInstaller.apk ==== Manages safety certificates
    ClockWidgets.apk ==== Clock's widgets
    ContactsImport.apk ==== Import Contacts
    Conversations.apk ==== It's the messages app
    CosmicFlow.apk ==== Live Wallpaper***Safe to remove***
    CredentialManagerService.apk ==== Credential Manager Service
    CustomizationProvider.apk ==== CustomizationProvider
    CustomizedSettings.apk ==== Customized settings

    D

    DefaultCapabilities.apk ==== Hardware Capabilities
    DefaultContainerService.apk ==== Unpacking Apps for Installing
    device-monitor.apk ==== Plug and Play monitoring
    DownloadProvider.apk ==== Download app, connected with GooglePlay and browser
    DownloadProviderUi.apk ==== Downloaded items list
    DrmDialogs.apk ==== DRM Sync Service
    DrmProvider.apk ==== DRM Protected Content Storage
    DtcpCtrl.apk ==== ?

    E

    enhancedusbux.apk ==== app for usb connections
    Exchange2.apk ==== Stock Exchange app***Safe to remove***
    ExternalKeyboardJP.apk ==== Japanese keyboard***Safe to remove***

    F

    FaceLock.apk ==== Unlock with Face Recognition***Safe to remove***
    fast-dormancy-wakeup.apk ==== ?

    G

    Galaxy4.apk ==== Live Wallpaper***Safe to remove***
    GeneralDataDisclaimer.apk ==== General Data Disclaimer
    GenericApplicationInstaller.apk ==== Application Installer Service
    GenieWidget.apk ==== Weather/News widget***Safe to remove***
    Gmail.apk ==== Gmail***Safe to remove***
    GMS_Maps.apk ==== Google Maps=== Safe to remove
    GmsCore.apk ==== Related to Playstore probably
    GoogleBackupTransport.apk ==== Android Backup Service for apps
    GoogleCalendarSyncAdapter.apk ==== Calendars Sync
    GoogleContactsSyncAdapter.apk ==== Contacts Sync
    GoogleFeedback.apk ==== Market Feedback Agent
    GoogleLoginService.apk ==== Google Login Service
    GoogleLyricsPlugin.apk ==== Google Lyrics Plugin***Safe to remove***
    GooglePartnerSetup.apk ==== Google Partner Setup
    GoogleServicesFramework.apk ==== Google Services Framework
    GoogleTTS.apk ==== Text To Speech=== Safe to remove
    GpsSatellitesNotification.apk ==== GPS Satellites Notification.Remove it only if you don't use GPS***Safe to remove***
    GreenTheme.apk ==== Green Theme***Safe to remove***

    H

    helpapp.apk ==== Help application***Safe to remove***
    HoloSpiralWallpaper.apk ==== Live Wallpaper***Safe to remove***
    Home.apk ==== Launcher
    HotspotAdvancedSetting.apk ==== Hotspot Advanced Settings
    HTMLViewer.apk ==== HTML viewer. If removed should not Interfere with Internet browser.***Safe to remove***

    I

    IddAgent.apk ==== Anonymous Usage Stats***Safe to remove***
    Initial-boot-setup.apk ==== ?
    InputDevices.apk ==== ?

    J

    JapaneseIME.apk ==== Japanese Keyboard***Safe to remove***

    K

    KeyChain.apk ==== Password Keeper

    L

    LiveWallpapers.apk ==== Live Wallpapers Service***Safe to remove***
    LiveWallpapersPicker.apk ==== Live Wallpaper Chooser***Safe to remove***
    livewaremanager.apk ==== LiveWareManager***Safe to remove***
    LocalContacts.apk ==== Phone Contacts
    LocationBasedWifi.apk ==== Location Based WiFi

    M

    MagicSmokeWallpapers.apk ==== Live Wallpaper***Safe to remove***
    MediaProvider.apk ==== Media Storage
    MediaUploader.apk ==== My Uploads For Youtube Uploading
    MemcardTransportService.apk ==== Important for the Memory Card
    MusicFX.apk ==== Related to Music
    MusicWidget.apk ==== Music Widget=== Safe to remove

    N

    NetworkLocation.apk ==== Network Location Manager (Location Services, Check-in, Geo-tagging)
    Nfc.apk ==== NFC
    nfc-handover.apk ==== NFC
    NoiseField.apk ==== Live Wallpaper***Safe to remove***
    NoteWidget.apk ==== Notes Widget***Safe to remove***

    O

    OemCryptoReceiver.apk ==== ?
    OMAClientProvisioning.apk ==== OTA Network Settings Download
    OmaDownload.apk ==== ?
    OmaV1AgentDownloadServices.apk ==== OTA services download and purchase/billing services
    OneTimeInitializer.apk ==== Runs after first flashing of Gapps to allow you to chose which you want
    OnOffTools.apk ==== Related to the launcher probably
    OrangeTheme.apk ==== Orange Theme***Safe to remove***

    P

    PackageInstaller.apk ==== Package Installer
    PartnerBookmarksProvider.apk ==== Bookmarks Related
    PhaseBeam.apk ==== Live Wallpaper
    Phonebook.apk ==== Phonebook (Contacts)
    Phonesky.apk ==== Google Play Store
    PhotoSlideshow.apk ==== Photo Slide Show
    PhotoWidget.apk ==== Photo Widget***Safe to remove***
    PicoTts.apk ==== Text To Speech Service***Safe to remove***
    PinkTheme.apk ==== Pink Theme***Safe to remove***
    PlusOne.apk ==== Google Plus***Safe to remove***
    PMSservice.apk ==== ?
    PMSserviceTriggerimei.apk ==== ?
    POBoxSknMono.apk ==== Skin for Chinese Keyboard***Safe to remove***
    POBoxSknPink.apk ==== Skin for Chinese Keyboard***Safe to remove***
    POBoxSknSelector.apk ==== Skin Chooser for Chinese Keyboard***Safe to remove***
    POBoxSknWood.apk ==== Skin for Chinese Keyboard***Safe to remove***
    PrivInit.apk ==== ?
    PSCertifiedSettings.apk ==== PlayStation

    Q

    qcsemcservice.apk ==== RIL extension for default browser

    R

    Radio3.apk ==== Radio app
    ReadyToRun.apk ==== ?
    RecentCallsWidget.apk ==== Recent Calls Widget***Safe to remove***
    RemoteControlService.apk ==== ?
    retaildemo.apk ==== Retail Demo***Safe to remove***

    S

    SecureClockJava.apk ==== Web Clock Service
    SemcAlbum.apk ==== Sony's Album***Safe to remove***
    SemcAutoPowerOff.apk ==== Power Tools
    SemcCalculator.apk ==== Sony's Calculator***Safe to remove***
    SemcCalendar.apk ==== Sony's Calendar***Safe to remove***
    SemcCamera3D.apk ==== Camera
    SemcCameraUI.apk ==== Camera
    SemcClock.apk ==== Sony's clock
    SemcCnapProvider.apk ==== Media Related
    SemcContactsProvider.apk ==== Contacts Storage
    SemcCrashMonitor.apk ==== Crash Monitor
    SemcDlna.apk ==== Stock DLNA app
    SemcDlnaHandover.apk ==== Related to DLNA
    SemcEmail.apk ==== Sony's email app***Safe to remove***
    SemcMetadataCleanup.apk ==== ?
    SemcMusic.apk ==== Walkman***Safe to remove***
    SemcMusicVisualizer.apk ==== Walkman's visualizer***Safe to remove***
    SemcNotes.apk ==== Sony's Note App=== Safe to remove
    SemcPhone.apk ==== Phone
    SemcPhotoEditor.apk ==== Sony's Photo Editor
    SemcPowerSaveModule.apk ==== Power Managment
    SemcSettings.apk ==== Controls the "Xperia" menu in Settings
    SEMCSetupWizard.apk ==== Setup Wizard
    SemcSimDetection.apk ==== Sim Detection
    SemcStorageChecker.apk ==== Storage Checker
    SemcTelephonyProvider.apk ==== Dialer Storage
    SemcTvLauncher.apk ==== Related to Screen Mirroring
    SemcTvOut.apk ==== Related to Screen Mirroring
    SemcUnplugChargerReminder.apk ==== Unplug Charger Reminder***Safe to remove***
    SemcVideo.apk ==== Sony's Movies App***Safe to remove***
    SemcWarrantyTime.apk ==== ?
    ServiceMenu.apk ==== ?
    Settings.apk ==== It's the Settings menu
    SettingsProvider.apk ==== Settings Provider
    ShareApplication.apk ==== Share Application
    SharedStorageBackup.apk ==== Possibly USB connection menu
    ShutDownAnimation.apk ==== Shut Down Animation. In some phones show the Carrier's Name when you shut done the phone.***Safe to remove***
    SimContacts.apk ==== Sim Contacts
    SimlockUnlockApp.apk ==== Sim Unlock
    Skin1.apk ==== It's a theme***Safe to remove***
    skin-picker.apk ==== App that let's you pick up a theme
    skin-upholsterer.apk ==== ?
    SkyfallTheme.apk ==== Skyfall Theme***Safe to remove***
    SmallApp-Calculator.apk ==== Small app***Safe to remove***
    SmallAppManagerService.apk ==== Small app Manager***Safe to remove***
    SmallApp-Notes.apk ==== Small app***Safe to remove***
    SmallApp-Recorder.apk ==== Small app***Safe to remove***
    SmallApp-Timer.apk ==== Small appSafe to remove
    SmartcardService.apk ==== Important for Smart Card
    SmartSearch.apk ==== ?
    SomcCameraAutoUpload.apk ==== Probably related to Social Netoworks
    SomcConnectivityCenter.apk ==== Connectivity Center***Safe to remove***
    SomcMusicSlideshow.apk ==== Music Slideshow
    SomcPhotoAnalyzer.apk ==== Photo Analyzer
    SomcPlayAnywhere.apk ==== Throw Connectivity
    SomcWifiDisplay.apk ==== Screen Mirroring
    SomcXperiaLink.apk ==== Xperia Link***Safe to remove***
    SonySCV.apk ==== ?
    SoundEnhancement.apk ==== Sound Enhancement
    SoundLevelAlert.apk ==== Alerts you when the sound is too high. You can remove after accepting the dialogue allowing the volume to go higher.***Safe to remove***
    Sound-Picker.apk ==== Sound Chooser for notifications, ringtones ecc
    SoundRecorder.apk ==== Sound Recorder
    Stk.apk ==== Sim tool kit. Quick access to carrier's services.***Safe to remove***
    Street.apk ==== Google street view***Safe to remove***
    SuperStamina.apk ==== Power Managment
    SwiqiMasterReset.apk ==== Bravia Engine
    SystemUI.apk ==== SystemUI

    T

    Tag.apk ==== NFC Tags= → ***Safe to remove***
    Talk.apk ==== Google's Hangouts***Safe to remove***
    talkback.apk ==== Talk Back***Safe to remove***
    TaskSwitcher.apk ==== Task Switcher
    TetherEntitlementCheck.apk ==== Tethering
    textinput-chn.apk ==== Chinese Keyboard***Safe to remove***
    textinput-tng.apk ==== Sony's Stock Keyboard
    TimeService.apk ==== ?
    TopContactsWidget.apk ==== Top Contacts Widget***Safe to remove***

    U

    UnsupportedHeadsetNotifier.apk ==== Notifies you when you connect an Unsupported Headset***Safe to remove***
    UpdateCenter.apk ==== Update Center***Safe to remove***
    UpdateCenter.apk ==== It's the update center***Safe to remove***
    usb-mtp-backup-transport.apk ==== Related to Usb
    usb-mtp-marlin-wrapper.apk ==== Related to Usb
    usb-mtp-update-wrapper.apk ==== MTP extension polling
    usb-mtp-vendor-extension-service.apk ==== Sony MTP extension
    usbotg.apk ==== Usb Otg
    UsbTransportService.apk ==== Related to Usb
    UseragentProvider.apk ==== User Agent Storage
    UserDictionaryProvider.apk ==== User Dictionary Storage
    UxpNxtLockScreen.apk ==== Lock Screen

    V

    Velvet.apk ==== Google Now
    VerifyCertificatesDummyAppApplication.apk ==== Certificate identifier
    VerifyCertificatesDummyAppMedia.apk ==== Certificate identifier
    VerifyCertificatesDummyAppPlatform.apk ==== Certificate identifier
    VerifyCertificatesDummyAppShared.apk ==== Certificate identifier
    VideoEditorGoogle.apk ==== Google Video Editor
    VoiceDialer.apk ==== Voice Dialer
    VoiceSearchStub.apk ==== Voice Search
    VpnDialogs.apk ==== VPN Dialogs

    W

    WallpaperPicker.apk ==== Wallpaper Picker
    WapPush.apk ==== WAP push (for receiving MMS)
    WAPPushManager.apk ==== Tethering connectivity
    WeatherWidget.apk ==== Weather Widget***Safe to remove***
    WfdService.apk ==== ?



    SOCIAL NETWORKs - RELATED apks


    E

    EventStream.apk ==== Timescape***Safe to remove***
    EventStreamPluginFacebook.apk ==== Timescape Facebook Extension***Safe to remove***
    EventStreamPluginTwitter.apk ==== Timescape Twitter extension***Safe to remove***

    F

    facebook.apk ==== Facebook***Safe to remove***
    FBCalendarSync.apk ==== Sony Facebook Integration Calendar Sync***Safe to remove***
    FBIAppShare.apk ==== Facebook Share App***Safe to remove***
    FBMediaDiscovery.apk ==== Sony Facebook Integration Media Discovery***Safe to remove***
    FBMusicLike.apk ==== Sony Facebook Integration Music Like***Safe to remove***
    FBSetupwizard.apk ==== Sony Facebook Integration Setup Wizard (not needed to setup or for FB Integration to work)***Safe to remove***

    P

    PostViewer.apk ==== Post viewer***Safe to remove***

    S

    SEMCFacebookProxy.apk ==== Facebook***Safe to remove***
    SocialEngineCore.apk ==== Social Networks***Safe to remove***
    SocialEngineFacebookPlugin.apk ==== Facebook Plugin***Safe to remove***
    SocialEngineFacebookShareFrwkPlugin.apk ==== Facebook***Safe to remove***
    SocialEnginePicasaPlugin.apk ==== Picasa Plugin***Safe to remove***
    SocialEngineTwitterShareFrwkPlugin.apk ==== Twitter***Safe to remove***
    SocialPane-Apps.apk ==== Social Networks***Safe to remove***
    SocialPane-FeedWidget.apk ==== Social Networks***Safe to remove***
    SocialPane-FriendsWidget.apk ==== Friends' Widget***Safe to remove***
    SocialPane-StatusWidget.apk ==== Status Widget***Safe to remove***
    SOMCTwitterAccount.apk ==== Twitter***Safe to remove***
    SOMCTwitterSetupWizard.apk ==== Twitter Setup Wizard***Safe to remove***

    T

    timescaperssplugin.apk ==== TimeScape Plugin***Safe to remove***
    TimescapeSpline.apk ==== TimeScape***Safe to remove***
    TwitterPostViewer.apk ==== Twitter Post Viewer***Safe to remove***

    W

    WikipediaPlugin.apk ==== Wikipedia Plugin***Safe to remove***

    Y

    YouTube.apk ==== YouTube***Safe to remove***
    YouTubeKaraokePlugin.apk ==== YouTube***Safe to remove***
    YouTubePlugin.apk ==== YouTube***Safe to remove***



    Thanks to:
    peter-k
    josephnero
    underskyzx
    Google​
    37
    How to make a debloat script

    Hmmm... What is a debloat script man?
    It's a script that removes a lot of extra stuff, unwanted apps, also known as "bloatware".


    What you need:

    1. Deoxeded Rom
    2. Root permission
    3. CWM
    4. Winrar
    5. Notepad++
    6. This file : View attachment META-INF.rar



    OK now, we are good to go:

    1. Download and install Notepad++
    2. Download the attached file and extract the META-INF folder. Go to META-INF → com → google → android.
    Now you will see a filed named updater-script. This it the file that will do all the magic, so be careful. Now: right click on it and open it with Notepad++.

    3. Now on Notepad++

    a) Select Encoding → Encode in ANSI

    b) Select Edit → EOL Conversion → UNIX/OSX Format



    Now let's start:

    STEP 1

    Copy these lines in the Notepad ++

    ui_print("");
    ui_print("");
    ui_print(" HERE YOU CAN WRITE WHATEVER YOU WANT, BETTER WRITING THOUGH WHAT THIS MOD WILL DO (LIGHT OR HEAVY DEBLOAT ECC) ");
    ui_print("");
    ui_print("");

    STEP 2

    Now copy the following lines (immediately after the previous lines; no spaces between these lines):

    run_program("/sbin/busybox", "mount", "/data");
    run_program("/sbin/busybox", "mount", "/system");
    run_program("/sbin/busybox", "mount", "/cache");

    STEP 3

    Now you have to add the path of the file you want to delete (add the lines immediately after the previous lines; no spaces between these lines):
    For example:


    delete("/system/app/SemcMusic.apk"); -- This one will delete the SemcMusic.apk
    delete("/system/app/CosmicFlow.apk"); -- This one will delete the CosmicFlow.apk
    delete("/system/app/WikipediaPlugin.apk"); -- This one will delete the WikipediaPlugin.apk

    STEP 4

    Now copy these lines(add the lines immediately after the previous lines; no spaces between these lines):

    delete_recursive("/cache");
    delete_recursive("/data/dalvik-cache");
    run_program("/sbin/busybox", "unmount", "/data");
    run_program("/sbin/busybox", "unmount", "/system");
    run_program("/sbin/busybox", "mount", "/cache");


    NOTICE: After the line run_program("/sbin/busybox", "mount", "/cache"); leave an empty line.


    PHP:
    Here is a example of a small debloat script:
    
    ui_print("");
    ui_print("");
    ui_print("Learing how to make a debloat script -- DaRk-L0rD");
    ui_print("");
    ui_print("");
    run_program("/sbin/busybox", "mount", "/data");
    run_program("/sbin/busybox", "mount", "/system");
    run_program("/sbin/busybox", "mount", "/cache");
    delete("/data/data/com.adobe.reader");
    delete("/data/app/com.adobe.reader-1.apk");
    delete("/system/app/FBCalendarSync.apk");
    delete("/system/app/facebook.apk");
    delete("/system/app/ExternalKeyboardJP.apk");
    delete("/system/app/EventStreamPluginTwitter.apk");
    delete_recursive("/cache");
    delete_recursive("/data/dalvik-cache");
    run_program("/sbin/busybox", "unmount", "/data");
    run_program("/sbin/busybox", "unmount", "/system");
    run_program("/sbin/busybox", "mount", "/cache");
    LEAVE THIS LINE EMPTY

    Just a small tip now:
    delete_recursive("/cache"); → This command will wipe the cache.
    delete_recursive("/data/dalvik-cache"); → This command will wipe the dalvik cache.

    STEP 5

    Now save the updater-script and exit from Notepad++.

    STEP 6

    The next thing to do is create the flashable zip.

    a) Make sure that the updater-scipt is in META-INF → com → google → android
    b) Now make a folder named system (leave it empty).
    c) Select both META-INF and system folder and right click on them.
    d) Select Add to archive...
    e) Archive name: Add the name you wish. No spaces between the words, but only "-" and "." .
    f) Archive format: ZIP
    g) Compression method Store
    ---> The Archive format and the Compression method are very important, so make sure they are ZIP and STORE.
    i) Now copy the zip file you created in your phone and flash it!



    DONE :D

    Happy debloating :D
    5
    Might need this one too :D
    2
    Sugestions

    1. Instead of marking those which are safe to remove, I would mark the apk's which are needed for the phones's essential functions and which should not be removed. The rest may be some eye candy (i.e. wallpapers), or some features not everyone uses (examples: Teethering, TV launcher), or apps that may be redundant to some (example: Gmail, Email does the same). Their removal is subjective to each individual.

    2. My comments after ->
    ArtFilterCamera.apk ==== Useful for the camera -> these are mostly cheesy filter effects, IMO
    BlackThemeBlueAccent.apk ==== Black Blue Accent Theme=== Safe to remove -> Themes come with build in accents but if you don't choose a theme that has accents, then you will have none. And also no check marks on check boxes, colours on toggles, etc.. My take: Don't remove.
    BlueTheme.apk ==== Blue Theme=== Safe to remove -> it is the theme Air
    HTMLViewer.apk ==== HTML viewer -> to my opinion safe to remove, haven't found any need to see html files outside the brower
    NoiseField.apk ==== ? -> noise surpression for the mic
    OnOffTools.apk ==== Related to the launcher probably -> threse are the Sony on/off toggle widgets
    PartnerBookmarksProvider.apk ==== Bookmarks Related -> safe to remove
    PicoTts.apk ==== Text To Speech Service -> safe to remove, keep the Google TTS, IMO
    RemoteControlService.apk ==== ? -> That's the "find my phone and erase everything on it" feature, in case it's lost. If checked in settings, it also enables continuous phone location tracking and detail location storage on Google servers.
    SemcAlbum.apk ==== Sony's Album=== Safe to remove -> I'd not remove that without having another one.
    SemcEmail.apk ==== Sony's email app=== Safe to remove -> not present on my V
    SEMCSetupWizard.apk ==== Setup Wizard -> safe to remove only needed for noobs, all setings can be done manually
    SemcWarrantyTime.apk ==== ? -> exactly what is says, warranty timer
    ShareApplication.apk ==== Share Application -> part of the social engine = safe removal
    SomcXperiaLink.apk ==== Xperia Link -> easy connection to other Sony Link enabled devices
    UpdateCenter.apk ==== Update Center -> not needed on non-stock roms
    VpnDialogs.apk ==== VPN Dialogues -> safe to rfemove if you don't use VPN

    3. Does anybody have a BlackThemeBlueAccent.apk for me?

    Thanks once again for the gargantuan task you undertook!
    2
    nice work friend!

    any chance this will be updated also to support leaked 4.3? :fingers-crossed::eek: (if there are differences in the builtin system apk's of course, I guess there are!)

    That is what I was going to do buddy. There are some new apks and I will add them soon ;)