Remove bloatware without root. - One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Is it possible, I don't necessarily want to flash or have to root.
Thanks.
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Slicka70 said:
Is it possible, I don't necessarily want to flash or have to root.
Thanks.
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You cant do that, removing system applications require root.

Depends what bloat you're talking about? There really isn't much on there to be honest.

Figured as much, I just remember when I got my One there was something like 4-5 gbs already taken up.
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You can't remove em without root, but you can disable many of them. I have about 15 apps that came pre installed that I won't use (mostly carrier crap, and stuff like Google Magazine, books, etc..)
Go to settings - > apps - > all, then select disable if it isn't grayed out...
A lot of the HTC apps can't be disabled, but whatever can is worth it
Pretty much like freezing.. You still have the apps taking space, but they won't run and will disappear from your app drawer!
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Slicka70 said:
Figured as much, I just remember when I got my One there was something like 4-5 gbs already taken up.
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i assume your talking about the 6.9ish gb that comes used up from when you first turned on the phone? that section is mostly a system partition used up by the android OS system. I'm not too versed in this but its pretty much neccessary. how large does that section have to be now that i'm not too sure. but every sense version i've ran on here custom 1.29 has pretty much the same size for that partition.

the best way without root is to disable the apps, as WolfDale7 mentioned.

Awesome, thanks for all the responses and help everybody!
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And if I have root, how can I uninstall them since titanium itself doesnt?

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Just rooted, Now what?

This is the first time I have ever been near or used an Android phone. I got my i9000 a few days ago and have started messing about with widgets etc. I have been reading this forum for a few months prior to owning an Android phone as technology interests me. I was following a home screen thread and realized I had to root my Galaxy S to be able to take screenshots. Then I found the One Click Lag Fix app that was on the Android market. The lag was something that was really bothering me and now its running really smooth.
So now I have root what else should I do to my phone?
Any help is appreciated.
Thanks
A couple apps I use that need root access: mybackup pro and root explorer.
Have fun
I'll be sure to check them out. Anyone else?
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PaulForde said:
I'll be sure to check them out. Anyone else?
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This is what I thought too. Apart from backing up to the average user, there doesn't seem to be a lot to do!
PaulForde said:
I'll be sure to check them out. Anyone else?
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Delete those stock apps with my app "systems app remover" on the market
Well I suppose I'll keeo my stock apps lmao... Is that everything covered? I'm sure theres probably loads more you can do..
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PaulForde said:
Well I suppose I'll keeo my stock apps lmao... Is that everything covered? I'm sure theres probably loads more you can do..
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Flash roms, overclock cpu, clear app caches. Modify system apps (eg make browser fullscreen).
Anything really.
Clocksync - if cell-network time sync sucks.
MarketAccess - if you can't purchase apps on market
Autokiller or Minfree manager - to keep memory tidy (less necessary on the most recent firmwares)
Screenshot - should be obvious.
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Daneshm90 said:
Flash roms, overclock cpu, clear app caches. Modify system apps (eg make browser fullscreen).
Anything really.
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Yeah I've seen all custom roms etc but not loads for t he i9000 as I've seen for the desire / EVO etc. What would you recommend?
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PaulForde said:
Yeah I've seen all custom roms etc but not loads for t he i9000 as I've seen for the desire / EVO etc. What would you recommend?
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Im sticking to stock for now, see no reason to switch. I mostly mix/mash stuff from other roms if i like. But yea i just got my vibrant few days back so i don't know wht roms are available/good. There was this thread however, look for "best firmware" i believe it was called.
Okay thanks for the tips everyone
There are usefull programs once u have root.The sound booster is one of them u can find it in this dev section
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Yeah I seen that thanks though. Anythjng else I should have a look at?
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Real reason to root the Nexus 4

Anybody have one besides for development? The Google representative here at Best Buy is arguing that to him, he sees to reason to root a nexus phone because its already AOSP. I watched the new XDA video on it and showed him but he feels he isn't missing anything worth it.
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zander145 said:
Anybody have one besides for development? The Google representative here at Best Buy is arguing that to him, he sees to reason to root a nexus phone because its already AOSP. I watched the new XDA video on it and showed him but he feels he isn't missing anything worth it.
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Rooting will allow you to install some apps that require root ie. TitaniumBackup.
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zander145 said:
Anybody have one besides for development? The Google representative here at Best Buy is arguing that to him, he sees to reason to root a nexus phone because its already AOSP. I watched the new XDA video on it and showed him but he feels he isn't missing anything worth it.
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How else would someone use rooted apps?
Titanium backup, adaway, even cerburus offers better protection on rooted devices.
Maybe you want to do a nandroid backup, flash ROMs, kernels, tweaks etc
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So it can grow when water is added to it.
Nandroid backups...
"Because you can"
AOKP, Cyanogenmod, etc.
Have a look here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=czTkHe7-lXw
chrisjcks said:
How else would someone use rooted apps?
Titanium backup, adaway, even cerburus offers better protection on rooted devices.
Maybe you want to do a nandroid backup, flash ROMs, kernels, tweaks etc
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I tried that a while ago. He said "android already does that, when I logged in it downloaded all my apps" i tried explaining that he had to download them and with titanium backup it saves your settings and everything and you don't need data, but he didn't listen saying he was on WiFi and something else. And he says he's okay with the virus protection 4.2 offers.
I just figured out why its useless talking to him though. He's a iSheep. He only has a nexus 7 and 4 because Google gave them to him.
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Geo411m said:
Have a look here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=czTkHe7-lXw
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I showed him that but his eyes kinda glazed over when i made him watch it... i said it in the OP.
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Well if someone is completely against rooting and doesn't see any benefit in it, then he will be happy even with a iPhone.
No need to argue about the missed possibilities
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Have a look here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=czTkHe7-lXw
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Good vid!
+1 for Titanium
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Titanium, file access, being able to remove system apps, there are many reasons to root besides developing..
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Adway is my number one reason. I can't stand ads anymore. They are everywhere! on the internet browser, games, radio and apps. Adaway gets rid of all of them. Makes me enjoy my nexus phone so much more
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I'm tired of flashing ROMs, after a G1, Vibrant, Galaxy Tab and GS2. I'm currently happy enough with proper unskinned, pure Android on my N7 & N4. I don't feel compelled to root either one. It sounds like some of you think that makes me a bad person! LOL
My old Galaxy Tab is on CM9, used by my 7 y.o. son. The GS2 is on CM10, used by my 12 y.o. daughter. I consider both more imperfect combinations than 4.2 on my Nexxi. Great, best options for their hardware, but the Nexxi are superior. My daughter wants an N4 when they're back in stock. I now want a N10 to complete the trifecta.
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yah its user preference. Some people get tired of flashing ROMs, like myself and in the end of the day I just want phone to work reliably. BUT i am rooted!
I love the aspect of custom kernels most. You can improve performance, battery life or even add features to the device.
Don't bother the guy into rooting. I've rooted since my Og moto droid. Back then you wanted more performance or features that didn't come stock. Aosp has hit a point where I don't need to root anymore. So many Roms out there that claim its been optimized, zipalinged , faster this and that battery this and that. It always ended up buggier than **** days later. Rooting takes time, research, more time.
4.2 has everything I need. I don't need ti because I don't need to wipe my phone. There are no preinstalled apps I need to get rid of. Tethering is included.
Android is about choice. Please don't label someone an isheep because they are happy with what they have.
Root is 1 file. Why not?
Modify clock speed
Modify the screen colors(Voodoo i think)
Performance gains(ext4, jit, etc)
Fix Bugs in stock Rom
Can fix compatibility with apps
Remove Bloatware if exists
Access to Root apps like ChainFire 3D
Titanium backup
Don't need anymore reason

System/app is locked even when rooted

Unlocked and rooted my wife's first today. Tried to greenify Google Maps and couldn't because it's a system app. So I tried to make it a user app in titanium backup and... Couldn't. Nor could I delete it. So it looks like the system folder is locked even for root users. Apparently it's a kernel level lock. Any ideas for how to greenify Google Maps?
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phositadc said:
Unlocked and rooted my wife's first today. Tried to greenify Google Maps and couldn't because it's a system app. So I tried to make it a user app in titanium backup and... Couldn't. Nor could I delete it. So it looks like the system folder is locked even for root users. Apparently it's a kernel level lock. Any ideas for how to greenify Google Maps?
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I agree. I tried to change some things on the "system" level and was not able to. I reached out to nuclear_eclipse and he confirmed that we needed the kernel source before we could go any further.
lordlittlebrooks said:
I agree. I tried to change some things on the "system" level and was not able to. I reached out to nuclear_eclipse and he confirmed that we needed the kernel source before we could go any further.
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Not necessarily. I can disable it. Can someone with adb installed and know how to use it pm me their gtalk
EDIT: nvm. I just bought one and it should be here by this weekend. I will get to work on it when it arrives
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jmztaylor said:
Not necessarily. I can disable it. Can someone with adb installed and know how to use it pm me their gtalk
EDIT: nvm. I just bought one and it should be here by this weekend. I will get to work on it when it arrives
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Nice... So you plan on developing for this phone? Im thinking about getting one but I was afraid no devs would be supporting it... Which is a shame because its got everything going for it, especially with the bootloader unlocked.
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FanDroid09 said:
Nice... So you plan on developing for this phone? Im thinking about getting one but I was afraid no devs would be supporting it... Which is a shame because its got everything going for it, especially with the bootloader unlocked.
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Well, I rarely make promises about future plans because stuff happens. But it definitely won't be my daily driver as I have the HTC One
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jmztaylor said:
Well, I rarely make promises about future plans because stuff happens. But it definitely won't be my daily driver as I have the HTC One
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Haha I understand... Heres to wishful thinking.
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jmztaylor said:
Well, I rarely make promises about future plans because stuff happens. But it definitely won't be my daily driver as I have the HTC One
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Gettin' back to Android after a 6 month hiatus, and it would be GREAT to see you develop for this phone. It's a pretty solid, even if not flagship, piece of hardware. It's really a shame it's being canned so quickly; it's a fantastic mid-range phone. Not on par with your One, of course, but I love it.
Anyone ever find a solution for this?
I'd really like to replace the clock with the one from 4.2.
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Anyone ever find a solution for this?
I'd really like to replace the clock with the one from 4.2.
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If you S-Off your device you'll be able to. I have the 4.2 clock, camera, and gallery on mine. Or if your bootloader is unlocked and you're rooted you can flash the .zips of the 4.2 camera and clock through cwm and disable the 4.1 clock and camera under settings>apps. Thats the way I did it before S-Off.
If you decide against S-Off and would like the .zips, let me know and I'd be happy to give you links to them.
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RCon227 said:
If you S-Off your device you'll be able to. I have the 4.2 clock, camera, and gallery on mine. Or if your bootloader is unlocked and you're rooted you can flash the .zips of the 4.2 camera and clock through cwm and disable the 4.1 clock and camera under settings>apps. Thats the way I did it before S-Off.
If you decide against S-Off and would like the .zips, let me know and I'd be happy to give you links to them.
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Thanks, I did the Moonshine S-OFF and it worked with no problems. I now have the 4.2 clock installed and working. :good:

How do you remove 'system' apps?

I used to use with varying degrees of success TB to freeze or even uninstall stuff.
I 'uninstalled' the other day g+, Facebook, and other similar things, they are back..
Might it be the TB doesn't work on this device?
Thanks
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millicent said:
I used to use with varying degrees of success TB to freeze or even uninstall stuff.
I 'uninstalled' the other day g+, Facebook, and other similar things, they are back..
Might it be the TB doesn't work on this device?
Thanks
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You have to flash a kernel that supports write access to the system partition, or create a flashable zip to remove the systems apps, or.remove.them via adb.
The stock kernel doesnt support write access so any changes you make are reverted on reboot.
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Great, thanks!
I think I have heard this one awhile ago, forgot about it.
I would like to keep it close to stock, is there a kernel that, say, only grants the write access to system?
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millicent said:
I used to use with varying degrees of success TB to freeze or even uninstall stuff.
I 'uninstalled' the other day g+, Facebook, and other similar things, they are back..
Might it be the TB doesn't work on this device?
Thanks
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Apps > All > and disable/enable apps if u cannot uninstall them.
it won't remove it completely but reduce size of app alot
x102x96x said:
Apps > All > and disable/enable apps if u cannot uninstall them.
it won't remove it completely but reduce size of app alot
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Thanks, didn't know about this option, hope disabled things stay that way.
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2014 I'veRooted My N3, Now What?

So I search xda and couldn't find anything current.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/sitesearch.php?q=so i'm rooted, now what?
I just rooted my att N3 using Kingo. So now what?
I installed root checker, but that's it.
What do you folks suggest one does with a freshly root N3?
backing up?
removing bloatware?
make the powerful N3 even better?
what things have you rooting pros done with your new N3,
are there "must do" things as well?
I know some of you have really improved your stock N3, what do you suggest one do fresh after rooting?
Titanium Backup is a must for freezing and/or removing bloatware.
After that, check out Exposed Framework and Wanam, That will keep you busy for a while.
I would recommend a custom ROM
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theorioles33 said:
Titanium Backup is a must for freezing and/or removing bloatware.
After that, check out Exposed Framework and Wanam, That will keep you busy for a while.
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Which one? the free one that says Titanium Backup Root?
XiphoneUzer said:
Which one? the free one that says Titanium Backup Root?
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Yes. I believe it's free with limited features. I actually purchased the full version.
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theorioles33 said:
Yes. I believe it's free with limited features. I actually purchased the full version.
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They don't say what the difference is when I click on the $6.58 version and read.
I don't wanna just blindly buy something, what do you like about the paid version?
XiphoneUzer said:
They don't say what the difference is when I click on the $6.58 version and read.
I don't wanna just blindly buy something, what do you like about the paid version?
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It has a lot of capabilites but I used it for mostly freezing and backing up apps. I'm sure there's a thread around here about the app and all its capabilities.
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Agent said:
I would recommend a custom ROM
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OK, I'm ready to go romen, (and not the noodles) - lol
Would you kindly PM me a recommendation, one without the dreaded KNOX crapola please?
Lots of views, few replies.
(I bet a lot of stock users are looking to this thread for reasons to root :good
Keep the ideas coming rooters, I'm ready to customize some thangs -
Spend some time and flash any ROMs that appear interesting till you find one you like. Install Xposed framework and browse through all the modules and look for anything that interests you; Wanam and App Setting are probably the 2 most popular modules and sometimes installed already on custom ROMs.
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Spend some time and flash any ROMs that appear interesting till you find one you like. Install Xposed framework and browse through all the modules and look for anything that interests you; Wanam and App Setting are probably the 2 most popular modules and sometimes installed already on custom ROMs.
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Thanks for the ideas Matt, where do I find ROMs to look at ?
XiphoneUzer said:
Thanks for the ideas Matt, where do I find ROMs to look at ?
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ATT Note 3 android development thread is where all the ROMs made for our phone will be.
Welcome to the community! Titanium backup pro is a must if you're going to be romming and modding you're android devices. Custom roms are definitely the way to go especially being new to android modding. There are a few really smart dudes developing great custom roms for the n9005a. They do all the work that you would want done and they're really good at it. I recommend knoxraid by @drakeymcmb. He has been involved with romming this phone since before we had a recovery to flash from. There a bunch of helpful people that follow his thread.
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This would be a decent thread to ask this in I can't seem to find the apk to freeze to stop updates I use app quarantine to do this btw
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mrkhigh said:
This would be a decent thread to ask this in I can't seem to find the apk to freeze to stop updates I use app quarantine to do this btw
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Freeze anything that says updater/fw upgrade.
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jbryson16 said:
Welcome to the community! Titanium backup pro is a must if you're going to be romming and modding you're android devices.
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What does the "Pro" version give you that the free version doesn't, (can't find any info on that in the play store)
Allows you to freeze apps, and allows for automated restore operations. Well worth the money if you plan on restoring backups across multiple roms.
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XiphoneUzer said:
What does the "Pro" version give you that the free version doesn't, (can't find any info on that in the play store)
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http://www.titaniumtrack.com/titanium-backup.html has a side by side comparison. Little less confusing than the play store pages that predominantly list the pro features.
Chevyguy85 said:
http://www.titaniumtrack.com/titanium-backup.html has a side by side comparison. Little less confusing than the play store pages that predominantly list the pro features.
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Thanks you Chevyguy85.
Keep up the post-rooting tips guys, I'm gonna edit the 1st post and start listing all your suggestions :good:
What else, us newbies what to learn more.

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