[REF] Safe applications to freeze to remove Verizon/Motorola bloat

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More to Disable

Currently disabling some more apps that I don't use:

City ID
Email (I use Gmail app)
Google+ (I haven't drunk the Kool Aid yet)
How-to Videos
Slacker Radio
ZumoCast

I'm using Android Tuner, so I have the option to Crystallize some apps - keep them from running in the background (not sure if other managers do this, but I would assume so). Going to see how this works:
Amazon Kindle
Facebook
Google Play Music (don't actually use, but in case I do...)
Media Storage - This process routinely kills my battery after taking some photos / whenever it wants to re-catalog. Seen lots of 'solutions', none of which have worked, so maybe this will do it without killing functionality if I need it.
YouTube
 
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com.motorola.android.motovzwlocationservice

I froze com.motorola.android.motovzwlocationservice and messed around without having it for a day or so and decided I didn't want it so I removed it. Of course the next day I realized that my maps didn't have my precise location anymore. I have the Droid Razr Maxx XT912 with Android JB 4.1.2. I've removed almost everything else with great success. IS there anyway to get an APK to reinstall com.motorola.android.motovzwlocationservice?? Please help!
 
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I froze com.motorola.android.motovzwlocationservice and messed around without having it for a day or so and decided I didn't want it so I removed it. Of course the next day I realized that my maps didn't have my precise location anymore. I have the Droid Razr Maxx XT912 with Android JB 4.1.2. I've removed almost everything else with great success. IS there anyway to get an APK to reinstall com.motorola.android.motovzwlocationservice?? Please help!
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Get the xml & pull it out. Then paste it & set perms. Odex too.
I think the xt907 is identical sys apps.
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2605511
Try it.
 
neilmceachin

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Great List, pretty helpful

Awesome list, thank you for putting this together. I have a VZW Droid4, and it is so close to the RAZR software-wize basically everything applies. Some of these services I actualy use, like the desktop/alarm clock UI and dock, but quite a few of these I was unsure about but have been iching to freeze (like entitlement/ hotspot, and Motocare)! Thank you for taking the time to do this.
 
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Old post, sorry for any revival (zombie undead thread?), new info.

Here is the list of stuff that I've finally frozen/disabled (either in the stock rooted OTA JB, or by TiBu), note that this is for an XT912 (so this stock version is 98.72.165.xt912) but I didn't see a list like that in its section here:

- AcousticWarning
- Amazon Kindle
- com.andoird.providers.partnerbookmarks
- Email
- Facebook
- Google+
- Help Center
- How-To Videos
- ils
- Moto Chinese Input
- Moto &% (Japanese or Korean or ...)
- MotoCare
- MotoCareInt
- Motorola Dock Helper Service
- Motorole Dock Service
- Rescue Security
- Setup Wizard
- Slacker Radio
- Talk
- TalkBack
- Vehicle Mode
- Video Calling
- VZ Navigator

Note that Kindle, Google+, and Slacker Radio have been disabled for years on this device, and I deleted the NFL-Madden, Let's Golf game, etc a long time ago too. I just went and ransacked the rest on the above list just now due to recent sluggish performance and hang-ups/freezes. Between that and deleting a few thousand text messages, it seems to be running like new.
 
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I can explain the VZW: Com Motorola VZW Phone Extensions app is a powerful tool that enhances the functionality of your Motorola phone. This app allows you to extend your phone's capabilities by providing various features and functionalities, including call forwarding, voicemail management, caller ID customization, and much more. With Com Motorola VZW Phone Extensions app installed on your device, you can easily manage all incoming calls with just a few taps. You can also customize how you want to receive calls based on different scenarios such as when driving or in a meeting. learn more about it: https://howtofixapp.com/com-motorola-vzw-phone-extensions/
 
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    I have compiled a list of applications that I have frozen on my Motorola RAZR Maxx HD that have removed the application bloat introduced by both Motorola and Verizon. The goal for this post is to restore the phone to "stock" Android as much as possible.

    9.1.39Xt926.verizon.en.us (Ice Cream Sandwich)

    1. Acoustic warning 1.0 (com.motorola.acousticwarning)
    2. Amazon 2.0.1.1 (com.amazon.fv)
    3. Amazon Kindle 3.5.0.68 (com.amazon.kindle)
    4. Amazon MP3 2.7.0 (com.amazon.mp3)
    5. Apps 3.08.12 (com.gravitymobile.app.hornbill)
    6. Audible 1.3.9 Market (com.audible.application)
    7. Backup Assistant Plus 4.1.1-39 (com.motorola.android.buacontactadapter)
    8. Backup Assistant+ contacts client 1.0 (com.motorola.BackupAssistanceClient)
    9. Backup Assistant+ Media 1.0 (com.motorola.vzw.vmm)
    10. com.android.providers.partnerbookmarks 4.1.1-39 (com.android.providers.partnerbookmarks)
    11. com.motorola.android.motvzwlocationservice 1.0 (com.motorola.android.motvzwlocationservice)
    12. com.motorola.huxvmm.backup 1.0 (com.motorola.huxvmm.backup)
    13. com.motorola.huxvmm.setting 4.1.1-39 (com.motorola.huxvmm.setting)
    14. com.motorola.vzw.phone.extensions 1.0 (com.motorola.vzw.phone.extensions)
    15. com.motorola.vzw.settings.extensions 4.1.1-39 (com.motorola.vzw.settings.extensions)
    16. com.verizon.permissions.vzwappapn 1.0 (com.verizon.permissions.vzwappapn)
    17. Desk dock 2.0.0.4 (com.motorola.smartmode)
    18. DlnaSystemService 1.0 (com.motorola.android.dlnasystemservice)
    19. Emergency alerts 4.1.1-39 (com.motorola.cmas)
    20. entitlement 4.1.1-39 (com.motorola.service.vzw.entitlement) Disables Hotspot functionality if you have a VZW phone.
    21. Global unplug 1.0 (com.motorola.globalunplug)
    22. Help 4.1.1-39 (com.motorola.genie)
    23. ILS 4.1.1-39 (com.aloqa.me.client_modules.android.ils_vzw)
    24. IMDb 2.7.5.102750010 (com.imdb.mobile)
    25. MC3 1.0.4 (com.gameloft.android.VZW.GloftM3TB.launcher)
    26. Mobile hotspot 1.0 (com.motorola.hotspotlauncher)
    27. Modem fast dormancy monitor service 4.1.1-39 (com.motorola.fastdormancy)
    28. ModemStatsService 1.0 (com.motorola.bach.modemstats)
    29. Moto Smart Handwriting 2.2.0 (com.motorola.inputmethod.motosmarthandwriting)
    30. MotoCare 1.0 (com.motorola.motocare)
    31. MotoCareInt 1.0 (com.motorola.motocare.internal)
    32. Motorola dock helper service 4.1.1-39 (com.motorola.dockhelperservice)
    33. Motorola dock service 4.1.1-39 (com.motorola.dockservice)
    34. Motorola services 4.1.1-39 (com.motorola.blur.service.blur)
    35. Movie Studio 1.1 (com.google.android.videoeditor)
    36. My Verizon Mobile 10.0.285 (com.vzw.hss.myverizon)
    37. NFL Mobile 5.9 (com.mobitv.client.nfl2010)
    38. Quickoffice® 5.7.103 (com.qo.android.moto)
    39. Real Racing 2 000485 (com.ea.game.realracing2_smartdemo)
    40. Rescue Security 7.0.454 (com.lmi.motorola.rescuesecurity)
    41. Setup wizard 1.0 (com.motorola.setupwizard.locationconsent)
    42. Setup wizard 1.0 (com.motorola.setupwizard.devicesetup)
    43. SmartActions 4.2.2.0.230 (com.motorola.contextual.smartrules)
    44. SmartActions Android framework 1.0.24 (com.motorola.contextual.fw)
    45. SmartActions proprietary framework 1.0.1 (com.motorola.contextual.mfw)
    46. Sync Service 2.8.0.2.33 (com.fusionone.android.sync.service)
    47. Updater 4.1.1-39 (com.motorola.blur.updater)
    48. Vehicle mode 3.0.0.8 (com.motorola.smartcardock)
    49. Verizon Login 3.1.8 (com.motricity.verizon.ssodownloadable)
    50. Verizon Remote Diagnostics 2.42.167.2014 (com.Aetherpal.Device)
    51. Verizon Tones 5.1 (com.vzw.hs.android.modlite)
    52. Video Calling 1.3 (com.verizon.android.videocallingportal)
    53. Voice Commands JBREL1-1.2.03 (com.nuance.android.vsuite.vsuiteapp)
    54. Voicemail 2.0 (com.motorola.vvm)
    55. VZ Navigator 8.0.1.209 (com.vznavigator.DROIDRAZRHD)
    56. VZW Package installer (com.gravitymobile.vzwinstaller)
    57. VZWAPNService 8.0 (com.vzw.apnservice)
    58. VzwSecureSettingsApp 1.0 (com.verizon.settings.secure)
    59. Weather 4.1.1-39 (com.motorola.blur.weather)
    60. Zappos 2.5.1 (com.zappos.android)

    0.7.2-9.1.41.XT926.Verizon.en.US (Jelly Bean)

    • Accessories 5 (com.vzw.accessories)
    • Acoustic warning 1.0 (com.motorola.acousticwarning)
    • Amazon 2.0.1.1 (com.amazon.fv)
    • Amazon Kindle 3.5.0.68 (com.amazon.kindle)
    • Amazon MP3 2.7.0 (com.amazon.mp3)
    • Apps 3.08.12 (com.gravitymobile.app.hornbill)
    • Audible 1.3.9 Market (com.audible.application)
    • Backup Assistant Plus 4.1.1-41 (com.motorola.android.buacontactadapter)
    • Backup Assistant+ contacts client 1.0 (com.motorola.BackupAssistanceClient)
    • Backup Assistant+ Media 1.0 (com.motorola.vzw.vmm)
    • Circles 4.1.1-41 (com.motorola.widget.circlewidget3d)
    • com.android.providers.partnerbookmarks 4.1.1-41 (com.android.providers.partnerbookmarks)
    • com.motorola.android.motvzwlocationservice 1.0 (com.motorola.android.motvzwlocationservice)
    • com.motorola.huxvmm.backup 1.0 (com.motorola.huxvmm.backup)
    • com.motorola.huxvmm.setting 4.1.1-41 (com.motorola.huxvmm.setting)
    • com.motorola.vzw.phone.extensions 1.0 (com.motorola.vzw.phone.extensions)
    • com.motorola.vzw.settings.extensions 4.1.1-41 (com.motorola.vzw.settings.extensions)
    • com.verizon.permissions.vzwappapn 1.0 (com.verizon.permissions.vzwappapn)
    • Desk dock 2.0.0.4 (com.motorola.smartmode)
    • DlnaSystemService 1.0 (com.motorola.android.dlnasystemservice)
    • Emergency alerts 4.1.1-41 (com.motorola.cmas)
    • entitlement 4.1.1-41 (com.motorola.service.vzw.entitlement) Disables Hotspot functionality if you have a VZW phone.
    • Global unplug 1.0 (com.motorola.globalunplug)
    • Help 4.1.1-41 (com.motorola.genie)
    • ILS 4.1.1-41 (com.aloqa.me.client_modules.android.ils_vzw)
    • IMDb 2.7.5.102750010 (com.imdb.mobile)
    • MC3 1.0.4 (com.gameloft.android.VZW.GloftM3TB.launcher)
    • Mobile hotspot 1.0 (com.motorola.hotspotlauncher)
    • Modem fast dormancy monitor service 4.1.1-41 (com.motorola.fastdormancy)
    • ModemStatsService 1.0 (com.motorola.bach.modemstats)
    • Moto Smart Handwriting 2.2.0 (com.motorola.inputmethod.motosmarthandwriting)
    • MotoCare 1.0 (com.motorola.motocare)
    • MotoCareInt 1.0 (com.motorola.motocare.internal)
    • Motorola dock helper service 4.1.1-41 (com.motorola.dockhelperservice)
    • Motorola dock service 4.1.1-41 (com.motorola.dockservice)
    • Motorola services 4.1.1-41 (com.motorola.blur.service.blur)
    • Movie Studio 1.1 (com.google.android.videoeditor)
    • My Verizon Mobile 10.0.285 (com.vzw.hss.myverizon)
    • NFL Mobile 5.9 (com.mobitv.client.nfl2010)
    • Quickoffice® 5.7.103 (com.qo.android.moto)
    • Real Racing 2 000485 (com.ea.game.realracing2_smartdemo)
    • Rescue Security 7.0.454 (com.lmi.motorola.rescuesecurity)
    • Setup wizard 1.0 (com.motorola.setupwizard.locationconsent)
    • Setup wizard 1.0 (com.motorola.setupwizard.devicesetup)
    • SmartActions 4.2.2.0.230 (com.motorola.contextual.smartrules)
    • SmartActions Android framework 1.0.24 (com.motorola.contextual.fw)
    • SmartActions proprietary framework 1.0.1 (com.motorola.contextual.mfw)
    • Sync Service 2.8.0.2.33 (com.fusionone.android.sync.service)
    • Updater 4.1.1-41 (com.motorola.blur.updater)
    • Vehicle mode 3.0.0.8 (com.motorola.smartcardock)
    • Verizon Login 3.1.8 (com.motricity.verizon.ssodownloadable)
    • Verizon Remote Diagnostics 2.42.167.2014 (com.Aetherpal.Device)
    • Verizon Tones 5.1 (com.vzw.hs.android.modlite)
    • Video Calling 1.3 (com.verizon.android.videocallingportal)
    • Voice Commands JBREL1-1.2.03 (com.nuance.android.vsuite.vsuiteapp)
    • Voicemail 2.0 (com.motorola.vvm)
    • VZ Navigator 8.0.1.209 (com.vznavigator.DROIDRAZRHD)
    • VZW Package installer (com.gravitymobile.vzwinstaller)
    • VZWAPNService 8.0 (com.vzw.apnservice)
    • VzwSecureSettingsApp 1.0 (com.verizon.settings.secure)
    • Weather 4.1.1-41 (com.motorola.blur.weather)
    • Zappos 2.5.1 (com.zappos.android)

    Please let me know if I've missed any applications. I'd be happy to update the thread!
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    pfak said:
    I have compiled a list of applications that I have frozen on my Motorola RAZR Maxx HD that have removed the application bloat introduced by both Motorola and Verizon.

    9.1.39Xt926.verizon.en.us

    1. Acoustic warning 1.0 (com.motorola.acousticwarning)
    2. Amazon 2.0.1.1 (com.amazon.fv)
    3. Amazon Kindle 3.5.0.68 (com.amazon.kindle)
    4. Amazon MP3 2.7.0 (com.amazon.mp3)
    5. Apps 3.08.12 (com.gravitymobile.app.hornbill)
    6. Audible 1.3.9 Market (com.audible.application)
    7. Backup Assistant Plus 4.1.1-39 (com.motorola.android.buacontactadapter)
    8. Backup Assistant+ contacts client 1.0 (com.motorola.BackupAssistanceClient)
    9. Backup Assistant+ Media 1.0 (com.motorola.vzw.vmm)
    10. com.android.providers.partnerbookmarks 4.1.1-39 (com.android.providers.partnerbookmarks)
    11. com.motorola.android.motvzwlocationservice 1.0 (com.motorola.android.motvzwlocationservice)
    12. com.motorola.huxvmm.backup 1.0 (com.motorola.huxvmm.backup)
    13. com.motorola.huxvmm.setting 4.1.1-39 (com.motorola.huxvmm.setting)
    14. com.motorola.vzw.phone.extensions 1.0 (com.motorola.vzw.phone.extensions)
    15. com.motorola.vzw.settings.extensions 4.1.1-39 (com.motorola.vzw.settings.extensions)
    16. com.verizon.permissions.vzwappapn 1.0 (com.verizon.permissions.vzwappapn)
    17. Desk dock 2.0.0.4 (com.motorola.smartmode)
    18. DlnaSystemService 1.0 (com.motorola.android.dlnasystemservice)
    19. Emergency alerts 4.1.1-39 (com.motorola.cmas)
    20. entitlement 4.1.1-39 (com.motorola.service.vzw.entitlement)
    21. Global unplug 1.0 (com.motorola.globalunplug)
    22. Help 4.1.1-39 (com.motorola.genie)
    23. ILS 4.1.1-39 (com.aloqa.me.client_modules.android.ils_vzw)
    24. IMDb 2.7.5.102750010 (com.imdb.mobile)
    25. MC3 1.0.4 (com.gameloft.android.VZW.GloftM3TB.launcher)
    26. Mobile hotspot 1.0 (com.motorola.hotspotlauncher)
    27. Modem fast dormancy monitor service 4.1.1-39 (com.motorola.fastdormancy)
    28. ModemStatsService 1.0 (com.motorola.bach.modemstats)
    29. Moto Smart Handwriting 2.2.0 (com.motorola.inputmethod.motosmarthandwriting)
    30. MotoCare 1.0 (com.motorola.motocare)
    31. MotoCareInt 1.0 (com.motorola.motocare.internal)
    32. Motorola dock helper service 4.1.1-39 (com.motorola.dockhelperservice)
    33. Motorola dock service 4.1.1-39 (com.motorola.dockservice)
    34. Motorola services 4.1.1-39 (com.motorola.blur.service.blur)
    35. Movie Studio 1.1 (com.google.android.videoeditor)
    36. My Verizon Mobile 10.0.285 (com.vzw.hss.myverizon)
    37. NFL Mobile 5.9 (com.mobitv.client.nfl2010)
    38. Quickoffice® 5.7.103 (com.qo.android.moto)
    39. Real Racing 2 000485 (com.ea.game.realracing2_smartdemo)
    40. Rescue Security 7.0.454 (com.lmi.motorola.rescuesecurity)
    41. Setup wizard 1.0 (com.motorola.setupwizard.locationconsent)
    42. Setup wizard 1.0 (com.motorola.setupwizard.devicesetup)
    43. SmartActions 4.2.2.0.230 (com.motorola.contextual.smartrules)
    44. SmartActions Android framework 1.0.24 (com.motorola.contextual.fw)
    45. SmartActions proprietary framework 1.0.1 (com.motorola.contextual.mfw)
    46. Sync Service 2.8.0.2.33 (com.fusionone.android.sync.service)
    47. Text messaging 4.1.1-39 (com.motorola.messaging)
    48. Updater 4.1.1-39 (com.motorola.blur.updater)
    49. Vehicle mode 3.0.0.8 (com.motorola.smartcardock)
    50. Verizon Login 3.1.8 (com.motricity.verizon.ssodownloadable)
    51. Verizon Remote Diagnostics 2.42.167.2014 (com.Aetherpal.Device)
    52. Verizon Tones 5.1 (com.vzw.hs.android.modlite)
    53. Video Calling 1.3 (com.verizon.android.videocallingportal)
    54. Voice Commands JBREL1-1.2.03 (com.nuance.android.vsuite.vsuiteapp)
    55. Voicemail 2.0 (com.motorola.vvm)
    56. VZ Navigator 8.0.1.209 (com.vznavigator.DROIDRAZRHD)
    57. VZW Package installer (com.gravitymobile.vzwinstaller)
    58. VZWAPNService 8.0 (com.vzw.apnservice)
    59. VzwSecureSettingsApp 1.0 (com.verizon.settings.secure)
    60. Weather 4.1.1-39 (com.motorola.blur.weather)
    61. Zappos 2.5.1 (com.zappos.android)

    Please let me know if I've missed any applications. I'd be happy to update the thread!
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    Another little nit-pick. Maybe change your subject to change from "remove" to hide? If some root newbies find this post and use TB to actually delete these apps, they will be stuck at the next upgrade.

    As for the list, in my opinion only many of what you have listed is possibly "overkill". I'm all for getting rid of the blatant stuff like:

    - amazon suite
    - imdb
    - mc3
    - NFL mobile
    - real racing
    - zappos, etc

    But many of the things in your list are service provider apps supporting other fuctions, and are not even actively running if not using those fuctions. Its not like we are hurting for memory, and none of those show up in the top 10 battery users or data users. Many of those wont even cleanup your app drawer.

    Again, only my opinion.
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    GoClifGo05
    GoClifGo05
    Titanium Backup is a good one.

    Sent from my DROID RAZR HD using Xparent Cyan Tapatalk 2
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    GoClifGo05
    GoClifGo05
    Titanium Backup Pro is the best IMO.

    Sent from my DROID RAZR HD using Xparent Cyan Tapatalk 2
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