[TOOL/UTILITY][AROMA] SGN3 (SM-N900x) Bloat Removal Tool [VER2.0][2014-07-19]

crackpot · Jul 20, 2014 at 8:20 PM

Code:

#include <std_disclaimer.h>
/*
 * Your warranty is now void.
 *
 * I am not responsible for bricked devices, dead SD cards,
 * thermonuclear war, or you getting fired because the alarm app failed. Please
 * do some research if you have any concerns about features included in this kernel
 * before flashing it! YOU are choosing to make these modifications, and if
 * you point the finger at me for messing up your device, I will laugh at you.
 */

In an effort to learn how to correctly use Aroma, I decided to write a tool that will assist you in removing the suffocating amount of bloatware my beloved Note 3 is cursed with. It is nothing more than an Aroma script which will let you select what apps to remove, and then it removes them.

FEATURES

Removes 200+ apps considered to be bloatware.
Works with all variants of the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 (SM-N900T, SM-N9005, etc.)
Can apply the screen rotation fix, if you uninstall Samsung Hub.
Clear Dalvik cache.
...And more!

REQUIREMENTS

Samsung Galaxy Note 3 (duh?!?!)
Root
TWRP, CWM, or PhilZ Custom CWM installed.
A burning desire to strike down bloatware with the force of a thousand suns! Optional, but highly recommended!

NOTES

I strongly recommend you do a full backup before using this script.
After removing bloatware, clearing Dalvik cache would be a good idea, so they can be rebuilt at boot.
My device is a SM-N900T (T-Mobile SGN3), ~~so obviously I can't determine what other apps another carrier has added.~~ If you would like to list their names and filenames (including path), along with the carrier and I'd be happy to add them to the list. I have downloaded stock images from all of the different variants of the SGN3 and will determine what other apps are installed.
If I missed any apps that you would consider bloatware please let me know, and I'll add them as well!

REMOVABLE APPS
Stock Apps:

Google Apps:

AT&T (SM-N900A) Apps:

International (SM-N9005) Apps:

Sprint (SM-N900P) Apps:

T-Mobile (SM-N900T) Apps:

Verizon (SM-N900V) Apps:

DOWNLOAD
Download Here!

crackpot · Jul 20, 2014 at 8:21 PM

CHANGELOG

2014-07-19 Version 2.0

Added apps from AT&T (SM-N900A), International (SM-N9005), Sprint (SM-N900P), and Verizon (SM-N900V) versions of the Note 3.
Reordered the app lists, broken them down into pages of 30.
Removed fix_permissions script (it wasn't really needed with what this does).
Added option to clear Dalvik cache and apply screen rotation fix after debloating has completed.
You can select which variant of SGN3 you have, so you won't see apps from other devices.

2014-07-13 Version 1.1

Added Beep'nGo app.
Added S Pen SDK (careful removing this one).
Added Samsung Group Cast app.
Fixed number error in updater-script.

2014-07-11 Version 1.0

Initial release!

crackpot · Jul 20, 2014 at 8:21 PM

LICENSE

Code:

The MIT License (MIT)

Copyright (c) 2014 Adam Koch aka crackpot

Permission is hereby granted, free of charge, to any person obtaining a copy
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LMMT · Jul 20, 2014 at 9:55 PM

Looks good, thanks! I'll download, and play around with it, later.

doubledragon5 · Jul 21, 2014 at 1:20 AM

Me likes thanks...

treo4life · Jul 21, 2014 at 1:26 AM

Thanks for this !

Sent from my Nexus 7 using xda premium

2k10MBC300SPT · Jul 21, 2014 at 3:58 AM

I I remove apps with titanium backup. How's this different?

micmars · Jul 21, 2014 at 11:33 AM

3.0VTEC23 said:
I I remove apps with titanium backup. How's this different?

This script has been on the various forums for months, so it has the advantage of time as a strong measure of its efficacy.

My only concerns when looking at the list are the dependencies that may exist when running the script. This includes library files and any data partition folders associated with the removed apps.

With straight up apk removals, like Sprint Zone (Zone.apk), the downside is minimal and the space gained is pretty solid (30MB+).

That stated, I think the script looks to be a useful tool. Beats a guess and check approach.

Sent from my SM-N900P using Tapatalk

mmaccon · Jul 21, 2014 at 11:43 AM

Thanks! Downloading now.

2k10MBC300SPT · Jul 21, 2014 at 6:55 PM

micmars said:
This script has been on the various forums for months, so it has the advantage of time as a strong measure of its efficacy.

My only concerns when looking at the list are the dependencies that may exist when running the script. This includes library files and any data partition folders associated with the removed apps.

With straight up apk removals, like Sprint Zone (Zone.apk), the downside is minimal and the space gained is pretty solid (30MB+).

That stated, I think the script looks to be a useful tool. Beats a guess and check approach.

Sent from my SM-N900P using Tapatalk

I understand and thank you...

lord dredd · Aug 12, 2014 at 12:12 PM

This is what i have been looking for
found today

Thankies my friend

emas78 · Sep 8, 2014 at 1:16 PM

super script.
I was looking for way to disable all these useless apps.
installation was super easy.
now my phone has more ram, uses less recources and everything work just fine!

thanx a lot!!!!

LouRock · Sep 8, 2014 at 2:21 PM

Another very nice and handy tool to have. Thank you very much sir! :highfive:

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