Debloating VZW (rooted stock)

Backwardsblade · Jun 17, 2014

Now that root is achieved, many will freeze or remove stock VZW apps. Are there any resources on which apps are safe to freeze? This may have been asked elsewhere, but this is likely to be a recurring question and a thread in Q&A could be useful. Any information would be appreciated.

Update:
(Have been removed and functional thus far)

Ant Radio Service
Ant+ Plugins 2.2.0
Badge Provider 1.0
com.android.providers.part
Group Camcorder
Group Play
HealthService (don't use any of the health stuff - things would probably crash if I did)
Knox Notification Manager
Magnifier
Memo
My Files
One Time Init
PageBuddyNotiSvc
Quick connect
Quick Connect Interaction Service
S Health
S Voice
Samsung account
Samsung Billing
Samsung Calendar Sync Adapter
Samsung GALAXY Apps Widget
Samsung Link Platform
Samsung Memoy SyncAdapter
Samsung Print Service Plugin
Samsung Push Service
Samsung SNote3 SyncAdapter
Samsung Updates
Security Policy Updates
Setup Wizard 1.0
SilentLogging
Smart Remote
Unified Daemon
Verizon Location Agent
Verizon Login
Verizon Support & Protection
Verizon Tones
Virtual Tour Viewer
Voicemail
VZ Navigator
Weather

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sgtcasey · Mar 2, 2007 75 5 0

Backwardsblade said:
Now that root is achieved, many will freeze or remove stock VZW apps. Are there any resources on which apps are safe to freeze? This may have been asked elsewhere, but this is likely to be a recurring question and a thread in Q&A could be useful. Any information would be appreciated.

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I found this link:

http://blog.laptopmag.com/galaxy-s5-bloatware-list

My problem is that I do not seem to have any options to uninstall. With the KK Launcher I did have an uninstall option but it would say uninstall unsuccessful.

Backwardsblade · Jun 15, 2014

sgtcasey said:
I found this link:

http://blog.laptopmag.com/galaxy-s5-bloatware-list

My problem is that I do not seem to have any options to uninstall. With the KK Launcher I did have an uninstall option but it would say uninstall unsuccessful.

That is interesting information, but I don't believe that article specifies what is safe to remove (just what the consider removing). Also, the ATT framework may not behave exactly as the VZW might, which is my specific question.

Edit: consider using titanium backup and freeze as an alternative to uninstalling entirely. Should give you the option to restore if needed.

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theneedhamwrath · Jun 15, 2014 at 6:37 PM

sgtcasey said:
I found this link:

http://blog.laptopmag.com/galaxy-s5-bloatware-list

My problem is that I do not seem to have any options to uninstall. With the KK Launcher I did have an uninstall option but it would say uninstall unsuccessful.

Might need a root Uninstaller app from play store

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sgtcasey · Mar 2, 2007 75 5 0

theneedhamwrath said:
Might need a root Uninstaller app from play store

Ah, got it. Downloading/Installing that now. Thank you!

[Edit] Perfect, works great. Thanks again!

theneedhamwrath · Jun 15, 2014 at 8:48 PM

Anytime

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thewebsiteisdown · Jun 16, 2014 at 1:51 AM

theneedhamwrath said:
Anytime

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Now onto game of thrones!

aholeinthewor1d · Jun 16, 2014 at 2:50 PM

Just use boot browesr or something similar and go to /system/app and rename the bloat. Change myverizon.apk to myverizon.bak for example. That way it it cause issues you can just change it back.

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dydigital · Jun 16, 2014 at 6:58 PM

Backwardsblade said:
Now that root is achieved, many will freeze or remove stock VZW apps. Are there any resources on which apps are safe to freeze? This may have been asked elsewhere, but this is likely to be a recurring question and a thread in Q&A could be useful. Any information would be appreciated.

Update:
(Have been removed and functional thus far)

- Google +
- Google Books
- Google Play Music
- Audible
- VZW protection
- Messaging +
- Amazon
- Kindle
- Amazon Appstore
- IMDB
- VZW ringtones
- VZW protection and support
- Isis Wallet

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I also removed these in addition to the above

Accessories
amazon app suite
amazon kindle
amazon mp3
ant hal
ant radio
ant plugins
audible
blurb checkout
caller name ID
cloud
google play newsstand
imdb
my infozone
my verizon login
VZ navigator
my magazine
google play games
flipboard
nfl mobile

In addition i also removed
knox
knox notification
klms agent

I recommend using titanium backup pro so you could backup the apps in case you ever need to restore then or run into an issue

jimbohurt · Jun 16, 2014 at 8:04 PM

Holy canoly I have removed tons more than this with no errors. On my lunch break I'll share my list if interested

xboxexpert · Jun 17, 2014 at 5:12 AM

jimbohurt said:
Holy canoly I have removed tons more than this with no errors. On my lunch break I'll share my list if interested

Share it here

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2784891

Backwardsblade · Jun 17, 2014 at 11:01 PM

jimbohurt said:
Holy canoly I have removed tons more than this with no errors. On my lunch break I'll share my list if interested

Sure, that would be great. I'll just add it as a running list. Just let me know if any trip your status from Official to Unofficial.

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jimbohurt · Jun 18, 2014 at 3:00 AM

Backwardsblade said:
Sure, that would be great. I'll just add it as a running list. Just let me know if any trip your status from Official to Unofficial.

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Crap how do I check that?

Backwardsblade · Jun 18, 2014 at 3:16 AM

jimbohurt said:
Crap how do I check that?

settings > status > bottom item.

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jimbohurt · Jun 18, 2014 at 5:26 AM

Backwardsblade said:
settings > status > bottom item.

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Settings > status? Dang bro I don't see that option in settings

Backwardsblade · Jun 18, 2014 at 5:51 AM

jimbohurt said:
Settings > status? Dang bro I don't see that option in settings

woops! settings > about > status.

its unclear what effect an unofficial tag might mean, but I'm just keeping my phone as close to stock as I can.

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elliwigy · Jun 18, 2014 at 6:19 AM

Backwardsblade said:
woops! settings > about > status.

its unclear what effect an unofficial tag might mean, but I'm just keeping my phone as close to stock as I can.

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lol it changes absolutely nothing.. just undo what was done or flash stock odin tar and youre golden

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wadams1 · Jun 18, 2014

thanks

radpp16 · Sep 6, 2011 345 62 0

Backwardsblade said:
That is interesting information, but I don't believe that article specifies what is safe to remove (just what the consider removing). Also, the ATT framework may not behave exactly as the VZW might, which is my specific question.

Edit: consider using titanium backup and freeze as an alternative to uninstalling entirely. Should give you the option to restore if needed.

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I am also trying to figure out what is SAFE to remove versus what should be removed. The sticky has a short running list.

ValiryasDoom · Sep 20, 2014 at 9:47 AM

Thanks so much! My phone suddenly either had an espresso shot or decided to become a triathlete!

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