A minimalist - stock - ROM

xd.bx · Jul 3, 2014

I really like the stock ROM and wanted to keep it, but decided to removed the bloatware. I got root with g2_security, remounted rw and proceeded to disabled all apk and enable them on a case by case basis. Here is the result, which you can use for the purpose of making your own minimalist ROM:

LGHome is required (home screen) as well as LGHome_Theme_Optimus
LGSystemUI, LGLiveWallpapersPicker, SystemUI_Provider and LGTangibleIO provide the user interface base
LGLockScreen and LGLockScreenSettings are self explanatory
LGIME + LGIME_THEME* provide the on screen keyboard
FusedLocation is required by LGHome, otherwise it will bootloop
LGSettings and LGSettingsProvider are essential as well
LGSystemServer manages a number of hardware devices (LEDs...)
SetupWizard has to run at least once iirc, otherwise the Home button does not work (but afterwards can be disabled)
DefaultContainerService is required for the installation of APKs

Note: to prevent the default APKs (LGLW_PolarBear, ...) from being installed, move them out of /system/apps/bootup. Typically I use /system/app/disabled to stored disabled APKs.

Next, the following components can be enabled depending on what you need:

LGPhone, LGTelephonyProvider, LGContacts, LGContactsProvider and LGMessage (most people will want this)
HiddenMenu for debugging infomation (use 3845#*802#)
GMS_Maps, plus com.qualcomm.location (required for GPS)
LGBluetooth4 is required to connect to Bluetooth devices
LGAlarmClock, LGClockWidget, LGBrowser, LGCalculator, LGCalendar, LGCalendarProvider and LGCameraApp are self explanatory
LGDownloadProvider and LGDownloadProviderUi is used by browser and other apps
LGEmail is useful to get an Exchange account (like, live.com) and get the calendar working if you don't enable gapps
LGFileManager, LGFlashlightWidget, LGFmRadio, LGGallery, LGMusic, LGMusicWidget and YouTube can be useful too
LGVideos, LGVoiceRecorder, LGWeather and LGWeatherTheme: ditto
MediaProvider is required for LGFileManager and possibly others too
UserDictionaryProvider for custom dictionaries

I am however using an older Maps, version 6, extracted from a nexus factory image. In particular is allows downloading much larger off-line maps.

Finally let's mention the following APKs that I'm not sure are completely necessary, but I've included them since they are part of the CyanogenMod sources:

HTMLViewer
InputDevices
KeyChain
SharedStorageBackup
VpnDialogs

After disabled useless APKs, I recommend doing a data/cache wipe from CWM, to get into a new clean state. It's worth noting I don't enable the Google Apps, since I manually install APKs that I download from another phone. This works quite well, although I had for example to patch Deezer's dex code to remove a dependency on GSF. In addition, the Phone application FC when a bluetooth headset is connected which is a bit annoying. So it's probably easier to keep the Google Apps enabled. For the record, I have disabled the following apps:

Code:

AAT.apk                             LGClockWidget.apk               LGVideoEditor.apk
ApplicationsProvider.apk            LGConnectionWizard.apk          LGVideoManual.apk
BackupRestoreConfirmation.apk       LGDefaultAccount.apk            LGVuTalk.apk
Books.apk                           LGDictionary.apk                LGWirelessStorage.apk
CameraTestApp.apk                   LGDMSClient.apk                 LGWorldClockWidget.apk
ChromeBookmarksSyncAdapter.apk      LGDMSGCM.apk                    LicenseProvider.apk
ChromeWithBrowser.apk               LGDrm.apk                       LinkCompanion3.apk
CloudHub.apk                        LGEasySettings.apk              LteConfigs.apk
com.lge.pr.hidden.MLTest.apk        LGFavoriteContactsWidget.apk    Magazines.apk
com.lge.shutdownmonitor.apk         LGFOTA.apk                      MediaUploader.apk
CompatibilityMode.apk               LGGestureAnswering.apk          MLT.apk
com.qualcomm.services.location.apk  LGHome_Theme_Marshmallow.apk    Music2.apk
ConfigUpdater.apk                   LGInstallService.apk            NetworkLocation.apk
DirectBeam.apk                      LGLifeStream.apk                PackageInstaller.apk
DmfAdmin.apk                        LGLifeStreamLogManager.apk      PCSyncUI.apk
DoubleTapWakeup.apk                 LGLW_Feather.apk                PermissionToAccessLgeApi.apk
DrmProvider.apk                     LGLW_MultiPhoto.apk             Phonesky.apk
DrmService.apk                      LGLW_PolarBear.apk              PlayGames.apk
ELTTest.apk                         LGLW_Prince.apk                 PlusOne.apk
FaceLock.apk                        LGMemo.apk                      qcrilmsgtunnel.apk
FontServer.apk                      LGMemoWidget.apk                QuicksetSDK.apk
Gmail2.apk                          LGMITS.apk                      SmartShare.apk
GmsCore.apk                         LgNfc.apk                       SmartShareBeam.apk
GnssAirTest.apk                     LGNotebook.apk                  SmartShareProvider.apk
GnssPosTest.apk                     LGOnScreenPhone3_JB.apk         Stk.apk
GnssTest.apk                        LGPartnerBookmarksProvider.apk  Street.apk
GoogleBackupTransport.apk           LGPhotoAlbumWidget.apk          SystemUI_Theme_Black.apk
GoogleCalendarSyncAdapter.apk       LGPhotoTable.apk                SystemUI_Theme_Black_Gradation.apk
GoogleContactsSyncAdapter.apk       LGPolarisViewer.apk             SystemUI_Theme_White.apk
GoogleFeedback.apk                  LGQMemo.apk                     SystemUI_Theme_White_Gradation.apk
GoogleLoginService.apk              LGQRemote.apk                   TagGoogle.apk
GooglePartnerSetup.apk              LGQTranslator.apk               talkback.apk
GoogleServicesFramework.apk         LGSafetyCare.apk                TimeService.apk
GoogleTTS.apk                       LGSearchWidgetProvider.apk      UnifiedEULA.apk
Hangouts.apk                        LGSettingsAccessibility.apk     Upsell.apk
HiddenSIMUnlockMenu.apk             LGSlideAside.apk                Velvet.apk
HomeSelector.apk                    LGSmartcardService.apk          Videos.apk
LGApduService.apk                   LGSmartWorld.apk                VoiceSearchStub.apk
LGAppCleanup.apk                    LGStartupwizard.apk             WAPPushManager.apk
LGApplicationManager.apk            LGStreamingPlayer.apk           WapService.apk
LGAssistantStub.apk                 LGTaskManager.apk               wind_155_2.3_Prod_build_5.apk
LGATCMDService.apk                  LGTasks.apk                     WiseScreen.apk
LGBackup.apk                        LGTextTranslator.apk            WVTest.apk
LGBasicDreams.apk                   LGUpdateCenter.apk
LGCb.apk                            LGVidClip.apk

switchgott · Jul 3, 2014

Hi,

thanks for this great list!
Now we could have a look inside the lib files

Is there a list for example what doubletabwakeup.apk makes?
Do we realy need it to wake up the device with double finger tab?

Thanks

xd.bx · Jul 3, 2014

djsven said:
Hi,

thanks for this great list!
Now we could have a look inside the lib files

Is there a list for example what doubletabwakeup.apk makes?
Do we realy need it to wake up the device with double finger tab?

Thanks

Hi,

I can wake up or sleep with double tap without this apk.

I'd like to make a list eventually, but it's time consuming. But why not

switchgott · Jul 3, 2014

Thanks for your reply..
A list would realy help a lot of people, how didnt know the services and apps from lg.

But for what is this app`?

xd.bx · Jul 3, 2014

djsven said:
Thanks for your reply..
A list would realy help a lot of people, how didnt know the services and apps from lg.

But for what is this app`?

I agree. As a first step you can always have a look at the manifest, run strings on the .odex and also examine the APK's resources (strings, layouts).

This usually provides enough information without resorting ti disassembly/decompiling, which is prohibited by LG's Terms of Use.

SREEPRAJAY · Jul 4, 2014

Nice inofrmation OP.
But this still does not belong to Android Development.

THREAD moved to Q&A section.

jaidev.s · Jul 4, 2014

Hope someone will make a de bloater script for removing all these apps

Sent from my LG-D802 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app

grantusmantus · Jul 16, 2014

jaidev.s said:
Hope someone will make a de bloater script for removing all these apps

Sent from my LG-D802 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app

Im assuming your rooted...?download Titanium Backup from the market and use that to delete the bloatware. Just be very carefull while deleting. If your unsure abt an app you want to delete, use the freeze option instead of deleting it. Freezing disables the app but doesnt permanently remove it. If you freeze an app amd your phone becomes unstable or you start getting a bunch of force closes you can always go back and unfreeze the app in question. There is no coming back from delting said app unless you reflash the rom. Sorry,that may have been over explaining things.

Sent from my armored tank of a gs2

xd.bx · Jul 24, 2014

grantusmantus said:
Im assuming your rooted...?download Titanium Backup from the market and use that to delete the bloatware. Just be very carefull while deleting. If your unsure abt an app you want to delete, use the freeze option instead of deleting it. Freezing disables the app but doesnt permanently remove it. If you freeze an app amd your phone becomes unstable or you start getting a bunch of force closes you can always go back and unfreeze the app in question. There is no coming back from delting said app unless you reflash the rom. Sorry,that may have been over explaining things.

Sent from my armored tank of a gs2

I agree, one should be very careful. When doing the tests over adb, I made sure not to reboot the phone, instead I would kill system_server to test what change disabling/reenabling an apk would do (I guess at worst I would have had to restore the backup from CWM). Nonetheless the list of APK that I provided in the first post provide a working phone, albeit in a minimalist state. I'm not going to provide a script though, it seems too risky to blindly apply any given script - instead I prefer providing an explanation for each apk so that people can avoid disabling crucial system parts.

Remdale · Aug 8, 2018

Sorry, posted in the wrong topic

devilxman · Sep 13, 2018

xd.bx said:
I really like the stock ROM and wanted to keep it, but decided to removed the bloatware. I got root with g2_security, remounted rw and proceeded to disabled all apk and enable them on a case by case basis. Here is the result, which you can use for the purpose of making your own minimalist ROM:

LGHome is required (home screen) as well as LGHome_Theme_Optimus

LGSystemUI, LGLiveWallpapersPicker, SystemUI_Provider and LGTangibleIO provide the user interface base

LGLockScreen and LGLockScreenSettings are self explanatory

LGIME + LGIME_THEME* provide the on screen keyboard

FusedLocation is required by LGHome, otherwise it will bootloop

LGSettings and LGSettingsProvider are essential as well

LGSystemServer manages a number of hardware devices (LEDs...)

SetupWizard has to run at least once iirc, otherwise the Home button does not work (but afterwards can be disabled)

DefaultContainerService is required for the installation of APKs

Note: to prevent the default APKs (LGLW_PolarBear, ...) from being installed, move them out of /system/apps/bootup. Typically I use /system/app/disabled to stored disabled APKs.

Next, the following components can be enabled depending on what you need:

LGPhone, LGTelephonyProvider, LGContacts, LGContactsProvider and LGMessage (most people will want this)

HiddenMenu for debugging infomation (use 3845#*802#)

GMS_Maps, plus com.qualcomm.location (required for GPS)

LGBluetooth4 is required to connect to Bluetooth devices

LGAlarmClock, LGClockWidget, LGBrowser, LGCalculator, LGCalendar, LGCalendarProvider and LGCameraApp are self explanatory

LGDownloadProvider and LGDownloadProviderUi is used by browser and other apps

LGEmail is useful to get an Exchange account (like, live.com) and get the calendar working if you don't enable gapps

LGFileManager, LGFlashlightWidget, LGFmRadio, LGGallery, LGMusic, LGMusicWidget and YouTube can be useful too

LGVideos, LGVoiceRecorder, LGWeather and LGWeatherTheme: ditto

MediaProvider is required for LGFileManager and possibly others too

UserDictionaryProvider for custom dictionaries

I am however using an older Maps, version 6, extracted from a nexus factory image. In particular is allows downloading much larger off-line maps.

Finally let's mention the following APKs that I'm not sure are completely necessary, but I've included them since they are part of the CyanogenMod sources:

HTMLViewer

InputDevices

KeyChain

SharedStorageBackup

VpnDialogs

After disabled useless APKs, I recommend doing a data/cache wipe from CWM, to get into a new clean state. It's worth noting I don't enable the Google Apps, since I manually install APKs that I download from another phone. This works quite well, although I had for example to patch Deezer's dex code to remove a dependency on GSF. In addition, the Phone application FC when a bluetooth headset is connected which is a bit annoying. So it's probably easier to keep the Google Apps enabled. For the record, I have disabled the following apps:

Code:

AAT.apk LGClockWidget.apk LGVideoEditor.apk ApplicationsProvider.apk LGConnectionWizard.apk LGVideoManual.apk BackupRestoreConfirmation.apk LGDefaultAccount.apk LGVuTalk.apk Books.apk LGDictionary.apk LGWirelessStorage.apk CameraTestApp.apk LGDMSClient.apk LGWorldClockWidget.apk ChromeBookmarksSyncAdapter.apk LGDMSGCM.apk LicenseProvider.apk ChromeWithBrowser.apk LGDrm.apk LinkCompanion3.apk CloudHub.apk LGEasySettings.apk LteConfigs.apk com.lge.pr.hidden.MLTest.apk LGFavoriteContactsWidget.apk Magazines.apk com.lge.shutdownmonitor.apk LGFOTA.apk MediaUploader.apk CompatibilityMode.apk LGGestureAnswering.apk MLT.apk com.qualcomm.services.location.apk LGHome_Theme_Marshmallow.apk Music2.apk ConfigUpdater.apk LGInstallService.apk NetworkLocation.apk DirectBeam.apk LGLifeStream.apk PackageInstaller.apk DmfAdmin.apk LGLifeStreamLogManager.apk PCSyncUI.apk DoubleTapWakeup.apk LGLW_Feather.apk PermissionToAccessLgeApi.apk DrmProvider.apk LGLW_MultiPhoto.apk Phonesky.apk DrmService.apk LGLW_PolarBear.apk PlayGames.apk ELTTest.apk LGLW_Prince.apk PlusOne.apk FaceLock.apk LGMemo.apk qcrilmsgtunnel.apk FontServer.apk LGMemoWidget.apk QuicksetSDK.apk Gmail2.apk LGMITS.apk SmartShare.apk GmsCore.apk LgNfc.apk SmartShareBeam.apk GnssAirTest.apk LGNotebook.apk SmartShareProvider.apk GnssPosTest.apk LGOnScreenPhone3_JB.apk Stk.apk GnssTest.apk LGPartnerBookmarksProvider.apk Street.apk GoogleBackupTransport.apk LGPhotoAlbumWidget.apk SystemUI_Theme_Black.apk GoogleCalendarSyncAdapter.apk LGPhotoTable.apk SystemUI_Theme_Black_Gradation.apk GoogleContactsSyncAdapter.apk LGPolarisViewer.apk SystemUI_Theme_White.apk GoogleFeedback.apk LGQMemo.apk SystemUI_Theme_White_Gradation.apk GoogleLoginService.apk LGQRemote.apk TagGoogle.apk GooglePartnerSetup.apk LGQTranslator.apk talkback.apk GoogleServicesFramework.apk LGSafetyCare.apk TimeService.apk GoogleTTS.apk LGSearchWidgetProvider.apk UnifiedEULA.apk Hangouts.apk LGSettingsAccessibility.apk Upsell.apk HiddenSIMUnlockMenu.apk LGSlideAside.apk Velvet.apk HomeSelector.apk LGSmartcardService.apk Videos.apk LGApduService.apk LGSmartWorld.apk VoiceSearchStub.apk LGAppCleanup.apk LGStartupwizard.apk WAPPushManager.apk LGApplicationManager.apk LGStreamingPlayer.apk WapService.apk LGAssistantStub.apk LGTaskManager.apk wind_155_2.3_Prod_build_5.apk LGATCMDService.apk LGTasks.apk WiseScreen.apk LGBackup.apk LGTextTranslator.apk WVTest.apk LGBasicDreams.apk LGUpdateCenter.apk LGCb.apk LGVidClip.apk

Thanks alot mate, is very useful.
Would you be kind enough to upload the LGBluetooth4, i hav accidentally removed it and cant find it again.
Manythanks

xd.bx · Sep 24, 2018

devilxman said:
Thanks alot mate, is very useful.
Would you be kind enough to upload the LGBluetooth4, i hav accidentally removed it and cant find it again.
Manythanks

No problem. I wish I could give you LGBluetooth4 but it's been many years since I no longer have this phone.

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