[Q] Rooted...now what apps are safe to delete? - AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5

Hey guys! First of all, thanks to Geohot for this amazing and simple root method for the S5. I, as many of you, have been anxiously awaiting as I was getting fed up with all of the garbage AT&T loaded onto this phone. Secondly, I know there is another thread, but it made sense to me to have a new one for those who have achieved root.
Now that I'm rooted and have SuperSU installed and all is well, I'm looking in system/app via ES File Explorer. There are tons of things in here that I haven't even seen. What are safe to remove? Ex. Knox & associated files, and SecurityManagerService? I'm hoping that's the one that will finally get rid of that awful Security Policies notification. Anyone venture into this so far?
Thanks everyone!! :victory::good:

doubled822 said:
Hey guys! First of all, thanks to Geohot for this amazing and simple root method for the S5. I, as many of you, have been anxiously awaiting as I was getting fed up with all of the garbage AT&T loaded onto this phone. Secondly, I know there is another thread, but it made sense to me to have a new one for those who have achieved root.
Now that I'm rooted and have SuperSU installed and all is well, I'm looking in system/app via ES File Explorer. There are tons of things in here that I haven't even seen. What are safe to remove? Ex. Knox & associated files, and SecurityManagerService? I'm hoping that's the one that will finally get rid of that awful Security Policies notification. Anyone venture into this so far?
Thanks everyone!! :victory::good:
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Go here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2783809 I already started working on a list. Have fun, and be sure to freeze if you re in doubt, instead of deleting
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doubled822 said:
Hey guys! First of all, thanks to Geohot for this amazing and simple root method for the S5. I, as many of you, have been anxiously awaiting as I was getting fed up with all of the garbage AT&T loaded onto this phone. Secondly, I know there is another thread, but it made sense to me to have a new one for those who have achieved root.
Now that I'm rooted and have SuperSU installed and all is well, I'm looking in system/app via ES File Explorer. There are tons of things in here that I haven't even seen. What are safe to remove? Ex. Knox & associated files, and SecurityManagerService? I'm hoping that's the one that will finally get rid of that awful Security Policies notification. Anyone venture into this so far?
Thanks everyone!! :victory::good:
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Dude READ the FORUM RULES, you have to SEARCH before opening a new THREAD... there is a THREAD already with that info.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2783809...

cerobles1 said:
Go here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2783809 I already started working on a list. Have fun, and be sure to freeze if you re in doubt, instead of deleting
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Thank you! (Thanks given). When you say freeze, are you referring to the Titanium Backup method?

I did search...I don't know how that one got away from me. Still new to the forums, go easy on me

doubled822 said:
When you say freeze, are you referring to the Titanium Backup method?
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Yes
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Save yourself time and trouble by installing this debloated rom
http://forum.xda-developers.com/att...cesafestrap-deodexed-extreme-debloat-t2805517

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Finished rooting, now i need some help!

Hello
So I have successfully rooted my phone! And it was so easy.
Thank you every one that have posted guides and made it so easy.
And thank you Cyanogen for your perfect Room!!
But I have some questions:
1. Can anyone list the best rooted apps, and dose it exist an list of all rooted apps?
2. is there any way to remove programs from the program menu(start menu)?
and where is the list of the programs on the program menu listed?
3. Is there any way to implement proxy settings in wifi settings?
In advance
Thanks for all help!!
not development.....As far as apps, search for what you need.....
I've seen posts regarding every single question you wrote. Search a little bit before posting and try to post in the correct section.
hfalk4 said:
Hello
So I have successfully rooted my phone! And it was so easy.
Thank you every one that have posted guides and made it so easy.
And thank you Cyanogen for your perfect Room!!
But I have some questions:
1. Can anyone list the best rooted apps, and dose it exist an list of all rooted apps?
2. is there any way to remove programs from the program menu(start menu)?
and where is the list of the programs on the program menu listed?
3. Is there any way to implement proxy settings in wifi settings?
In advance
Thanks for all help!!
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I am also new to this rooting thing. Can you provide the link for what instructions did you follow to root your Nexus 1?
I came from an HD2 device, and this is pretty new to me.
i'll appreciate any help.
thanks
din0_22 said:
I am also new to this rooting thing. Can you provide the link for what instructions did you follow to root your Nexus 1?
I came from an HD2 device, and this is pretty new to me.
i'll appreciate any help.
thanks
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St.Jimmy! said:
I've seen posts regarding every single question you wrote. Search a little bit before posting and try to post in the correct section.
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prettyboy85712 said:
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hey man, thanks for your response.........
i did my research of course and had a little idea now on how to do the rooting, but just wanted to see if there are different instructions on rooting a device.
since the OP said he have just rooted it, might as well ask him to point me to the right direction.
i believed, i have also said that i will appreciate that info.
coming from a totally different device, i hope you understand why am i asking? since a thread has been opened already.
din0_22 said:
hey man, thanks for your response.........
i did my research of course and had a little idea now on how to do the rooting, but just wanted to see if there are different instructions on rooting a device.
since the OP said he have just rooted it, might as well ask him to point me to the right direction.
i believed, i have also said that i will appreciate that info.
coming from a totally different device, i hope you understand why am i asking? since a thread has been opened already.
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http://lmgtfy.com/?q=how+to+root+nexus+one
Eclair~ said:
http://lmgtfy.com/?q=how+to+root+nexus+one
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very much appreciate it.
din0_22 said:
hey man, thanks for your response.........
i did my research of course and had a little idea now on how to do the rooting, but just wanted to see if there are different instructions on rooting a device.
since the OP said he have just rooted it, might as well ask him to point me to the right direction.
i believed, i have also said that i will appreciate that info.
coming from a totally different device, i hope you understand why am i asking? since a thread has been opened already.
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I used this guide:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=636795&highlight=root
But instead of using sense room, did i use: CyanogenMod. I just use the CyanogenMod files, instead of the Sense files
hfalk4 said:
I used this guide:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=636795&highlight=root
But instead of using sense room, did i use: CyanogenMod. I just use the CyanogenMod files, instead of the Sense files
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Thank you so much.. this will be helpful!!!
hfalk4 said:
Hello
So I have successfully rooted my phone! And it was so easy.
Thank you every one that have posted guides and made it so easy.
And thank you Cyanogen for your perfect Room!!
But I have some questions:
1. Can anyone list the best rooted apps, and dose it exist an list of all rooted apps?
2. is there any way to remove programs from the program menu(start menu)?
and where is the list of the programs on the program menu listed?
3. Is there any way to implement proxy settings in wifi settings?
In advance
Thanks for all help!!
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Please any help??
In advance Thanks
look around the development thread, and use google. from those, i was able to unlock, root, and install enom's ROM w/o too much trouble. using the 'spare parts' app in enom's ROM, you can uninstall things you couldn't before, like amazon.mp3, for which i have no use.
i don't know about proxy wifi settings, never had to mess with it. that seems like a browser condition, not a ROM condition tho. could fix thru router tho, if you're at home. MAC address proxy assignment would be your best bet, i would think.
only rooted apps i use are adfree, andexplorer, and metamorph, i think.
but, i am able to push whatever i want

[Q] Looking For A Little Help If Possible

I'm brand new and hoping to get some advice if possible. I was able to root the phone with no problem thanks to the One Click Root Program so thank you to the Unlockr and to the thread on here.
Now, I'm not sure what to do about a custom ROM. I honestly just want to get rid of the AT&T bloatware. Other than that I have no requirements. I don't really care other than that as long as I can get rid of things that I don't want.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
DraglineDrummer said:
I'm brand new and hoping to get some advice if possible. I was able to root the phone with no problem thanks to the One Click Root Program so thank you to the Unlockr and to the thread on here.
Now, I'm not sure what to do about a custom ROM. I honestly just want to get rid of the AT&T bloatware. Other than that I have no requirements. I don't really care other than that as long as I can get rid of things that I don't want.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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since you got root, to remove att junks: install root explorer from android market and uninstall each junk manually. for custom firmware search forum for clockwork recovery (rom manager from market) and read instruction on op to install. gudluck
This doesn't belong in development.
MikeyMike01 said:
This doesn't belong in development.
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Hes a newb. Cut him some slack. To the OP, try familiarizing ypurself with the stickies.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I897 using XDA App
Download titanium backup which is free. It allows you to uninstall apps. Even system apps. Read and be careful. For the most part avoid all Google apps
Captivate
Cog 2.4
Thank you! I appreciate the help so far.
I apologize for posting in the wrong section. I thought I was in the right place but that was my mistake.
This thread can be deleted. I was able to root it and get Cognition on it with no trouble.
Thank you to everyone involved with the development and donations will follow soon.

2.32.651.2 HTC Hero Root Method?

is there a manual root method for this software version? i can't seem to find one. If anyone could point me in the right direction that would be great! thanks!!
dubach said:
is there a manual root method for this software version? i can't seem to find one. If anyone could point me in the right direction that would be great! thanks!!
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=847993
here ya go! please hit my thanks meter!~
Just as some general advice: To save yourself from flaming in the future I'd use the search button
Some people on here love to meander into threads like this every once and a while to have fun by hassling the OP surely I'd never do that...lol
kyouko said:
Just as some general advice: To save yourself from flaming in the future I'd use the search button
Some people on here love to meander into threads like this every once and a while to have fun by hassling the OP surely I'd never do that...lol
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+1 Hooorah! on your sig
wel i tried the method that guy told me but i couldn't get it to work...
It worked for me multiple times on multiple devices. I updated ota to the latest software, rooted, installed clock work recovery via rom manager. Then I rebooted and started deleting all the bloatware and other unnecessary junk. Good luck.
One click root apk. Its in the themes and apps section. It will not fail you.
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If you're already rooted, search for the already package zip version of it. It's around here. I think both nfx and that other dude (which name I can't think of) made one.
Here you go! Did it last night again and it works.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=9857985#post9857985
Step by step written in there too...

[Q] Lost root after flashing Android 4.3

Hi guys, I know you have tons of rules here and I tried my best to respect all of then by searching for a thread containing info on what in looking for but I couldn't find one. I rooted my phone a couple of years back and have been flashing various ROMs since. About a week ago however I flashed an unofficial android 4.3 ROM by CyanogenMod and after that once I discovered how buggy it was (as per the developer's warning) I decided to flash something else. However I couldn't access my recovery menu no matter what I tried and it looks like I've list root but I can't be sure of that. Ask the root apps aren't working and I got a toast from one of them saying you need root access to use this. Right now what I want is a way to either reroot or maybe there's a simpler way of solving this problem. If I could access the recover mode menu I could use the conventional way of rooting but right now I can't even di that. I'd really appreciate a solution if any of you could take the time out to give me one. Thanks so much and I really hope to hear from you.
I assume you flashed Chas' rom. If you could just read the op.... Chas gave everyone a soultion on a silver plate..
er.sorry
Abagnale said:
I assume you flashed Chas' rom. If you could just read the op.... Chas gave everyone a soultion on a silver plate..
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To be really honest I'm not sure whether it was his ROM or not since I got it from a YouTube instructional video. There was a direct download link. Do you think you could please do me a favor and point me in the right direction to the solution? Losing my mind here since it's so buggy
prada_at_home said:
To be really honest I'm not sure whether it was his ROM or not since I got it from a YouTube instructional video. There was a direct download link. Do you think you could please do me a favor and point me in the right direction to the solution? Losing my mind here since it's so buggy
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Go to Chas' Asylum thread in Android development, and use the search option. He gave the solution on 8th of August.
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At me it worked.
And saw it posted in a 4.3 thread/post
You have to disable and re enable it in developers option in settings.
And then try root privilege using apps to check if it worked like type su in terminal
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[Q] Rooting Questions

Hi Folks,
I'm a smartphone newbie with an Optimus L90. I have some questions about rooting.
I've seen some articles that say that if you root your device you should be careful of automated ROM updates that will unroot your phone. How do most people approach these updates?
How often are these ROM updates necessary? Could I disable this feature & do this manually every month or so?
What about apps? If I manually updated these about every 2 weeks or month, would that be sufficient?
I realize that if I root this device I should only install trusted apps. To me this would mean Google Apps & Amazon, correct?
Regarding antivirus & security, this phone has LookOut running. I've seen some articles that say antivirus software is unnecessary. What are your thoughts on this? I wanted to change the settings for this program. However, I did not find a LookOut app in the apps area. How can these settings be changed?
Thanks,
Mark
What's the reason to root?
Just be careful and do nothing you don't understand. If possible make a backup of your system.
But first read on XDA and be informed
Sent from my LG-D405n using XDA Free mobile app
Root Question
Hello Bravho,
I've seen some info on the internet about these devices being more customizable when rooted. Although, you have an excellent point, I might not have to root. I thought maybe there would be a simple way to root & install a custom ROM on my phone. However, it seems in order to do this correctly I'll need to be more familiar with the OS. This means reading more of the posts on this forum & planning.
Thanks for taking the time to reply,
Mark
bravho said:
What's the reason to root?
Just be careful and do nothing you don't understand. If possible make a backup of your system.
But first read on XDA and be informed
Sent from my LG-D405n using XDA Free mobile app
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You can use root, but be careful don't do anything you don't understand.
For root: towelroot
Custom roms, read a lot
Sent from my LG-D405n using XDA Free mobile app
mrich72 said:
I've seen some articles that say that if you root your device you should be careful of automated ROM updates that will unroot your phone. How do most people approach these updates?
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Updates for the L90 are NOT automatic, to my knowledge anyway. You must provide approval for the update to install. However, if you decide to flash a custom ROM such as CyanogenMod ( CM ), you won't have to worry about updates from LG
mrich72 said:
How often are these ROM updates necessary? Could I disable this feature & do this manually every month or so?
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ROM updates roll out at irregular intervals, if they roll out at all. LG's L90 LG-D415 hasn't had an update as of yet, but several of the other variants have.
mrich72 said:
What about apps? If I manually updated these about every 2 weeks or month, would that be sufficient?
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Updating your apps is always at your leisure
mrich72 said:
I realize that if I root this device I should only install trusted apps. To me this would mean Google Apps & Amazon, correct?
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That really depends. With that line of thinking you'll have a very narrow list of applications available. If in doubt, don't install.
mrich72 said:
Regarding antivirus & security, this phone has LookOut running. I've seen some articles that say antivirus software is unnecessary. What are your thoughts on this? I wanted to change the settings for this program. However, I did not find a LookOut app in the apps area. How can these settings be changed?
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I've found it to be unnecessary. The only thing you can do to manage LookOut is to uninstall it. You must have root privileges to uninstall as it's installed as a system app.
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mrich72 said:
Hello Bravho,
I've seen some info on the internet about these devices being more customizable when rooted. Although, you have an excellent point, I might not have to root. I thought maybe there would be a simple way to root & install a custom ROM on my phone. However, it seems in order to do this correctly I'll need to be more familiar with the OS. This means reading more of the posts on this forum & planning.
Thanks for taking the time to reply,
Mark
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Wow! Sorry, don't see many new people come here that actually have enough foresight to research before jumping in to modding their device. They usually jump straight in to modding without doing any research at all and then someone like me gets to explain how to fix what they messed up. :silly:
Rooting is fairly simple and straight forward. Flashing a custom recovery can be tricky for some as can flashing a ROM.

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