yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Xperia Arc General] kiz1983:
for the sony erisson sync, im sure there r more than 1 files need to b remove rite? its not juz sony ericsson sync alone.. i rmmbr on x10 n x8 its the same..
[Xperia Arc General] Linkinsoldier:
how did you remove the apps?

root explorer, or is there a better way (like a way that also removes links!)?
[Xperia Arc General] Mano1982:
Titanium Backup??? I removed system apps with Titanium :)
[Xperia Arc General] george1983c:
absolute system is wat i use
[Xperia Arc General] Cim_XII:
yeah it's two files - but they've got the same ''logo'' and you will easily recognize them

SystemApp Remover & Titanium back-up, but that's not what the thread is for....Try to stay on topic in future posts please!

Try to stay on topic in future posts please!

Try to stay on topic in future posts please!
[Xperia Arc General] baste07:
off topic? what they replied is related to the topic.

so you want all those posting is just straightout 100% just reply what can be removed? without posting their self comments?

wow.... :rolleyes:
[Xperia Arc General] kiz1983:
its 3 files for me...

sync

syncwizard

omadatasyncservice
[Xperia Arc General] kazuni:
Yes, using titanium backup also ensures removing the associated data of those system applications.

and FYI Cim_XII what he was discussing is completely in-topic.:eek:
[Xperia Arc General] jakhan86:
yeah hate such idiots! only wish nobody would help them out.

Edit: especially those who are always trying to be mods!
[Xperia Arc General] hush66:
I also uninstall News & Weather, Office Suite, Support and Setup Guide.
[Xperia Arc General] Evil_Sephiroth:
LiveWare manager

Whatsapp messenger
[Xperia Arc General] Cim_XII:
Postcard

Japanese Keyboard

Chinese Keyboard

Spotify extension for timescape

Twitter extension for timescape

Play Now

Sonyericsson Sync

Syncwizard

Omadatasyncservice

Track ID

Let's Golf HD

Office Suite

Support & Setup Guide

News & Weather

Whatsapp messenger

LiveWare Manager

and for the others posting - it's about WHAT can be removed, not HOW it can be removed...
[Xperia Arc General] kazuni:
please mention also which build are you using: country (UK, Global, HK, etc). Each build of different countries has different components bundled in the rom.
[Xperia Arc General] Cim_XII:
Well I don't know if it matters - as long as you've got any of the mentioned apps/widgets etc. installed you can remove them without turning your phone into a slimmed down brick ;)

But my particular phone is an International/Global LT15i :)
[Xperia Arc General] commodoor:
Updating the first post wil be handy, so you don't have to search in this thread ;)

also maybe handy to know what you can't remove.

You can also remove: HDMI

and don't remove "infinite view" this will break the contact view.
[Xperia Arc General] Cim_XII:
won't it mess up the HDMI --> tv experience if you do that?
[Xperia Arc General] commodoor:
The topic says what's safe to remove withouth messing the rom. I think it will mess up the HDMI experience. Can't try it because I don't own HDMI cable
[Xperia Arc General] alesscam:
since I use widgets to Bt, wifi etc.etc. of Third Party

so I removed "WidgetOnOff"by default (550Kb)
[Xperia Arc General] Cim_XII:
That's true!

Noted :)
[Xperia Arc General] zygzoo:
yes, both are installed. my bootloader is unlocked.

i have tried to relock it, but don't worked for me.

---------- Post added at 10:35 PM ---------- Previous post was at 10:31 PM ----------

one more thing... today my wotan client have updated to latest version, and from this moment wotan don't work good. can you upload an old version of wotan, or were can i download...
[Xperia Arc General] hung77:
I cannot find the Chinese keyboard to delete. What is the name of it?
[Xperia Arc General] hush66:
It's called "Chinese keyboard" under Titanium Backup. :D
[Xperia Arc General] hung77:
Sorry, i mean the Japanese one. i really cannot find it under Titanium.
[Xperia Arc General] SandroV1972:
Anonymous usage.

Can I uninstall Anonymous Usage Stats 1.0?
[Xperia Arc General] caferoom:
HK rom

also removed

Setup guide

Media server

Sony Ericsson Sync

Sony Ericsson Sync client wizard

how about MtpApp ?? and which com.sonyericsson.xxxxx can be remove....
[Xperia Arc General] kazuni:
HK ROM (181):

Kaixin plugin for Timescape

com.sonyericsson.digitalclockwidget.apk (Digital Clock 1.0)

com.sonyericsson.widget.digitalclock.apk (Digital Clock 1.11.0)

com.sonyericsson.androidapp.microblog.apk (Weibo)

com.sonyericsson.youku.apk (Youku)

com.sonyericsson.eventstream.twitterplugin.apk (Twitter)

android.tts (TTS Service 2.3.2)

com.sonyericsson.rar - 1.23MB

kaixin, weibo and youku apk included.
[Xperia Arc General] sammis:
Use Root Explorer and you'll find it under System/apps.
[Xperia Arc General] vegetaleb:
Most importantly what are the apps that are

slowing down

the system and can be deleted?
[Xperia Arc General] commodoor:
Nothing is really slowing down the ROM or consuming a lot battery. I did a test and it was almost the same. I think it's more how you using it. If you put a lot widgets like timescape it can slow sown a little bit the launcher.
[Xperia Arc General] vegetaleb:
Live wallpaper are slowing the launcher too
[Xperia Arc General] hung77:
i dont want to pay for root explorer if i just use it to delete de Japanese keyboard.
[Xperia Arc General] commodoor:
I think you can also browse as root with Astro file maneger https://market.android.com/details?id=com.metago.astro you can give it a try.

You also can remove system apps with titanium backup https://market.android.com/details?id=com.keramidas.TitaniumBackup&feature=search_result
[Xperia Arc General] Cim_XII:
first post updated.
[Xperia Arc General] c.schenk:
which files are not allowed to delete?

or can i make with backup titanium a backup of the app, delete them and, if it not works, restore it?
[Xperia Arc General] Nimche:
You can freeze apps with titanium backup and see the results before deleting.
[Xperia Arc General] keijames:
By removing all these internal apps, what are advantage ?

Since recovery still not working, kind of risking ?
[Xperia Arc General] constin:
com.sonyericsson.androidapp.timescapefeedsplugin

EventStream

EventStreamPluginCallLog

EventStreamPluginFacebook

EventStreamPluginTelephony

EventStreamPluginTwitter

EventStreamPluginFoursquare*

EventStreamPluginShowNearby*

TimeScapeSpline

TimeScapeWidget

*Can't recall the exact name, I'm sure ppl can figure them out.
[Xperia Arc General] Cim_XII:
More room for apps of your choice instead of the bloatware, and some apps randomly starts up when you don't want them to.

I had play now, live ware manager and golf hd start up every time I got a text message - and it slowed the device down alot. So I removed 'em and now I don't have that issue anymore :)
[Xperia Arc General] ArcOnFire:
I'm using Photos and videos widget. Is media server safe to remove?

What does Sony Ericsson Sync do? I'm still doubting it's the program/service I'd like to remove.

What about MtpApp? What does this service do?
[Xperia Arc General] kiz1983:
its the same with the google which u use to sync it..

Im not using se sync, juz google sync will do, so im removing the se sync..

Juz b sure if u wanna remove it, thr is 3 files involved.. Refer previous pages which files nids to b removed
[Xperia Arc General] constin:
Media Server has more to do with network sharing with computers. I think it also works via SAMBA too so you can stream your media to standalone media players with network or from NAS. Not using it though but it's not necessary to remove if you're unsure.

Edit: After more tests with DLNA streaming, it seems Media Server is safe to remove. It does however provide a very comprehensive library of your music, whereas only supported videos appear ie. no avi/mkv etc. Other media server apps would mostly scan in all media files including pictures/audio/videos from other apps. However, using in conjunction with Twonky Mobile allows the use of the Media Server's library so you only have to deal with just your photos, music and videos library plus beaming unsupported video formats through a file manager such as Astro.

MTPAPP, I'm assuming its for Media Transfer Protocol. For programs that utilize it to transfer media between PC and your phone, such as Windows Media Player.
[Xperia Arc General] jerrytea:
hi kazuni, do you happen to have the timescape microblog (weibo) plugin?
[Xperia Arc General] constin:
List is missing InfinteView.apk. Can be removed safely as well.
[Xperia Arc General] bartbla:
I've frozen the MTP.app + the SE MTP.something and that does not work very well when connecting to windows..

So i've defrosted them again and everything is fine.
[Xperia Arc General] Mano1982:
I've frozen some apps and having no issue..

Apps which are frozen:

Anonymous Usage Stats

CrashMonitor

FM-Radio

Map

Provider of Search prog (2.3.2)

Voice Recorder

MtpApp

Pico TTS

QC SEMC Service

R2R Client

Retail Demo

Sakura

SecureClockService

Sony Ericsson Sync

SE Wallpaper

SoundPicker 0.0

Street View

VerifyCertificatesDummyApp
[Xperia Arc General] l3ush:
Movistar:

Asistencia 3.0.7

Asistente de configuracion 1.0

Bidi (codigos bidi)

Busqueda de google (widget)

Canciones MP3

Chat Movistar

Consejos Iniciales

Correo

Demo lets Golf

Demo los Sims

Demo Millonario

Demo Mont Rusas Rev

Demo Parachute

Demostracion para minoristas (demostracion of terminal)

Email

Extension de Twitter

Facebook

Facebook extension (no uso redes sociales)

Imagenio Movil

Interrumpor de Estado (extended control...)

Juegos

M. Musica

Mi gestor

Movistar 2.3 (STK)

Notias terra (News of Terra in timescape)

Noticias y tiempo

Reloj digital

Reloj digital

TrackId

ANd more :p
[Xperia Arc General] constin:
For those who uninstalled JapaneseIME.apk, there's 2 skins for it that can be removed too.

POBoxSknPink.apk

POBoxSknWood.apk
[Xperia Arc General] bartbla:
If you remove this, you can not view contact details in the contacts app, and you allways have to touch the little icon on the left to make a call (choose from mail,call and whatsapp)
[Xperia Arc General] constin:
You're right! I hadn't notice that because the phone seemed to work fine. Thanks, mate!
[Xperia Arc General] bartbla:
You're welcome ;)
[Xperia Arc General] arcanixX:
Can anyone tell me why are there 2 Digital Clocks? 1.0 and 1.11.0. Can I remove one of those? I like the time being sync from internet, because of the precision, but are both necessary?
[Xperia Arc General] festa20:
Ones a little clock and other is a big clock what takes u to alarmed when u click on it cant see why if u delete them things should stop working I use 3some clock anyway and it doesn't affect mine
[Xperia Arc General] bartbla:
I removed them and still have the analog clock widget, it does the same, it just looks different.

maybe it is a coincidence, but after I removed the 2 clock widgets (they are both always running...) my battery life seems to be better..
[Xperia Arc General] arcanixX:
But then, where's your phone getting the time from? I've heard Clocksync is a great alternative.
[Xperia Arc General] Karooluss:
I have just rooted via Gingerbreak:-) I also installed titanium backup pro. My question is: is better to froze or uninstal all these unnecessary blootware? I suggest to make final blootware list, we can safely uninstal...

Sent from my Xperia Arc
[Xperia Arc General] arcanixX:
Totally. Media Server should be marked with an * in the main list, considering it messes some little things (and be explained). Same with InfinteView.apk. My battery is going AWESOME now; however, I'd like to know what will happen if I remove the 2 clocks. Will I have to set the time manually? Anyone?
[Xperia Arc General] krycho:
Guys, what is the battery life after removing bloatware? :)
[Xperia Arc General] arcanixX:
Awesome :)
[Xperia Arc General] krycho:
Which means? :)

2 days? 3 days?
[Xperia Arc General] arcanixX:
Way better than before. Currently, it's been on 14 hrs and it's on 65%. Anyway, unless you're going to a safari, I don't see what's the problem keeping it plugged while being at home. It will last all day out anyway.
[Xperia Arc General] bartbla:
there were three clock apps running on my device, the one that is still running is called secureclockservice.

there is also still a widget with an analog clock, this looks like the original google clock and I'm using it, it does the same as the SE clocks, 'showing the time' and when I tap it, the original alarm app shows up, so the alarm clock can still be used.

When in doubt, freeze the clocks, so you can always defrost it and use it again...
[Xperia Arc General] alesscam:
Traduzione da italiano verso inglese

I also removed Browser.apk because I use Opera ....

for me it is much faster and performant

Please note that

removing Browser.apk, you can't save bookmarks ...... no problem if you use Opera as me ;)
[Xperia Arc General] vengence_angels:
quick check with you guys..

i have root on my Arc but have yet to remove any of the apks..

would like to know if i hard-reset my Arc will the removed apks be restored?..

it will right?
[Xperia Arc General] Blackhorse:
Ok i been going a little wild on removing bloatware, on my timescape (yes i kinda do like it) i seem to no longer have the option to add twitter or facebook accounts (i think it was the twitter apk extension for timescape (you facebook not twitter))

Does anyone have this apk i can reintall this?
[Xperia Arc General] daveybaby:
IMO this list needs pruning, or at least splitting up into categories with more info about what the consequences are for removing a particular app/service. I have a hard time taking it seriously if useful stuff like HDMI is in there along with bloatware garbage like postcard.

I know what consititutes as useful varies from person to person, but IMO if youre breaking stuff that's listed as a feature of the phone then that's not really safe to remove. I mean, why not remove, say, the ability to make phone calls too? The device still boots so technically it still works.

This list could do more harm than good if people use it as a 'safe' list without being informed of the consequences, then a week later finding out they can't do X or Y. Case in point is the post directly above this one. Sure for stuff like HDMI it's pretty obvious, but some of this stuff is a bit more obscure.
[Xperia Arc General] ArcOnFire:
+1 for categorization and elaboration. Not just a simple list. I also would like to know which component we can recover through android market.
[Xperia Arc General] constin:
I've uploaded the APK file: Click Here

With Root Explorer, go to /System/App, mount as R/W, and paste the file there. Then tap and hold the file and tap "Permissions". Check everything for Read, check only Owner for Write and leave everything else unchecked. Reboot.
[Xperia Arc General] constin:
Not just the list, provide a library of the APKs uploaded somewhere and have helpful info on how to back them up and restore them ie. method described in my post above this one.
[Xperia Arc General] Blackhorse:
Thanks so much for taking the time to do this for me.

Im now able to register my twitter account to view on timescape.

Im still missing the option to link a facebook account?

I dont suppose by some smal mircale you have that apk do you?
[Xperia Arc General] constin:
Facebook Plugin

Here you go.
[Xperia Arc General] Blackhorse:
Thankyou! Your a legend!

Lesson learnt dont randomly uninstall apk without backing them up first!!

Thought i was going to have reflash to factory settings through seus
[Xperia Arc General] stu1978:
That's why I move all unwanted apk's to the root of the SD card, then upload them to my Google Docs account.
[Xperia Arc General] constin:
Glad I could help! :)
[Xperia Arc General] festa20:
Hey guys has any 1 got gingerbreak apk I got my exchanged phone today but I must not have backed it up
[Xperia Arc General] Retrosid:
Here's gingerbreak installer

http://db.tt/3m2PVxa
[Xperia Arc General] festa20:
Retrosid thankyou I found version 1.1 but u sent newest 1 cheers
[Xperia Arc General] Retrosid:
Yeah this one is V1.2

Edit: Shall i delete Email 3.0.0 ?

Im using gmail app so i dont need it, but i dont know if this will affect my phone
[Xperia Arc General] festa20:
U can delete emails apk if you dint use it but then again delete gmail and keep the propa email or back them up and delete. Mind u hold on ill try it and ill post bk in 5 mins man hold on

Edit: I deleted email and also gmail I rebooted and everything still works fine so go ahead and delete it its fine
[Xperia Arc General] Retrosid:
Mkay, thanks
[Xperia Arc General] boober78:
Hi guys. I just wanted to point out the thing, that after removing some of those apps the battery drain really decreased. And one more thing... I just cannot find the japanese keyboard although it's installed. Any ideas? Thanks, this topic is really god.

Sent from The Arc :)
[Xperia Arc General] infamouskid:
hey op can you update the first post to explain what each file does or is associated too? there are some things i wish to keep but i want to make sure i am keeping what is needed too.
[Xperia Arc General] whocancatchme:
I downloaded awdlauncher and i'm very happy with it, but now both of sony ericsson home screen and awdlauncher are launch and take more ram... I post in this thread because maybe it's possible to remove the launcher from sony ericsson... If we can't i'm gonna remove awdlauncher because it's really taking memory for nothing with two home screen....
[Xperia Arc General] AdamUpNorth:
Yes, you can definitely remove the stock launcher. Just make sure you have another one functioning before you freeze/uninstall the stock one.
[Xperia Arc General] alesscam:
also recommend a backup if he wish to restore this app ;)
[Xperia Arc General] whocancatchme:
Yeah but what files can i remove to delete the stock home launcher ?
[Xperia Arc General] AdamUpNorth:
If you're using Titanium Backup look for "Sony Ericsson Home 1.0". Just freeze or uninstall it.

If you're using Root Explorer then you want to move/delete the system/app/home.apk file.

As always, it's recommended that you back up the file first.

-Sent from my LT15a using XDA Premium App
[Xperia Arc General] daveybaby:
Great list constin. Maybe if the OP doesnt update their list you should start your own thread so that this is more visible. Also recommend putting the warning to backup before removing an app in a bigger font, flashing red/green with animated arrows pointing at it if possible. Not that it will stop people deleting stuff then asking for it to be posted on the forum :rolleyes:

FYI: I froze livewaremanager.apk, and this had the side effect that the app drawer would only display in 'own order'. Alphabetical/most used/recently installed order wouldnt work.

Just a heads up.
[Xperia Arc General] jatt101:
yes but once you restart yhour phone, it goes back to normal
[Xperia Arc General] kiz1983:
after i deleted all files related to timescape, everything is good but on contact, it only shows info on the bottom.. b4 this, got messages and others at the bottom on the contact besides info.. anyone knows which file related to it? thanx..
[Xperia Arc General] the_slasher:
i think it's the InfiniteView.apk that's responsible for that.
[Xperia Arc General] kiz1983:
I still hav infiniteview.apk, its juz all the timescape related tht i hav deleted..
[Xperia Arc General] the_slasher:
I see sorry bout that, I thought I just read it somewhere here in the forum.

hhhmm on my phone currently running is eventstream.telephonyplugin and eventstream.calllogplugin maybe it's those two.

*update I just tested this and it's the Event Stream Engine that's responsible for that view.
[Xperia Arc General] Retrosid:
What is MtpApp? any ideas?
[Xperia Arc General] whocancatchme:
For those who have battery problem. I remove all the timescape related and now 5% in 12hrs ! I think timescape launch each time you call, text or facebook or even twitter because all my account were log... this thing is crap
[Xperia Arc General] Retrosid:
I guess so.. Since it integrate with calls, sms, facebook and twitter this is a battery consumer.

This is the only app i didnt remove but still dont use, im going to delete it right now.
[Xperia Arc General] bartbla:
It is used for the USB connection to a PC/MAC

I've frozen it and I could not get a usb connection working, after I've defrosted it, everything works again
[Xperia Arc General] Retrosid:
mkay, then i wont touch it xD
[Xperia Arc General] proliant:
HK ROM, the following applications were removed:

- Lets Golf! 3.6.0

- 优酷 3.01.05

- 新浪微博 3.1.0

- 开心网Timescape插件 3.00.07

- Touchnote 2.01.14.01

- Store 1.8.1

- ニュースと天気 1.3.04 (News & Weather)

- TrackID 3.30.10

- セットアップガイド 1.0 (Setup Guide)

- Chinese keyboard 3.0.12

- POBox Touch 4.0 (Replaced with Simeji)

- PlayNow 0.81.2

- LiveWareマネージャ 2.0.8 (LiveWare Manager)

- サポート 3.0.7 (Support)

- 店頭用デモ 2.4.0 ('Shop Use Demo', I guess)

- Eメール 3.0.0 (Email, I only use Gmail)

- Androidライブ壁紙 2.3.2 (Android Live Wallpaper)

- マジックスモーク壁紙 2.3.2 ('Magic Smoke Wallpaper', I guess)

- デジタルクロック 1.11.0 (Digital Clock)

- デジタル時計 1.0 (Digital Clock)

- Sony Ericssonの壁紙 1.01 (Sony Ericsson Wallpaper)

- サウンドビジュアル壁紙 2.3.2 ('Sound Virtual Wallpaper', I guess)

- ホーム画面のヒント 1.0 (Home Screen Hint)

- メディアショートカット 1.0 (Media Shortcut)

- Sony Ericsson Syncクライアントウィザード 1.0 (Sony Ericsson Sync Client Wizard)

- Sony Ericsson Sync 1.0.0

- メディアサーバー 1.0 (Media Server)

- HDMI 1.0

- OfficeSuite 1.5 (282) (Replaced with ThinkFree Office (Lite), my paid version is in the blackhole!)

- ウィジェットのオン/オフ 1.11.0 (Widget On/Off)

- ミュージックプレーヤー 1.0 (Music Player, replaced with PowerAmp)

- ミュージック 1.0 (Music)

- Anonymous Usage Stats 1.0

Thank you so much for the first thread.

My phone is still functioning (knock on wood) for the past 2 days after removing the above apps.
[Xperia Arc General] ArcOnFire:
HK ROM takes Japanese one as the base?
[Xperia Arc General] cherryfish:
Just read the list again... what is Youku, actually?
[Xperia Arc General] NeoCream:
hey guys

I got like twice the Map and WhatsApp on the phone (one instance is system the other normal app).

Why do i have em twice on my Arc? And why does everyone freeze the map app? Isnt that the google map app? I mean, dont you use the map for navigation, etc or are there better alternatives?
[Xperia Arc General] constin:
Unlike user apps, when system apps get updated, the original apk in /system/app cannot be replaced automatically. Hence the newer version will be installed as a user app in /data/app.

To save space on your rom, the original ones in /system/app can be deleted. Or, you can manually replace the newer ones from /data/app to /system/app.

The apks currently with updates are:

facebook.apk

com.whatsapp.apk

Maps.apk --- Google Maps

Vending.apk --- Android Market

AdobeFlashPlayer.apk

Note 1: Doing either for facebook.apk will cause you to lose your facebook contacts. However, they can be restored by launching the facebook app, press back button, then menu button > Settings > Sync Contacts. You will also have to manually resync the ones that have benn manually added using 'Join Contacts' as well.

Note 2: The exception is AdobeFlashPlayer.apk. Manually moving it to /system/app will not work. It only works when it's properly installed. So, simply delete the one in /system/app instead. And if it stops working, simply tap the one in /data/app to reinstall it properly.

Note 3: Having only one instance of Android Market will also fix the bug where some users' Market will not correctly show all the apps that are installed under 'My apps'.

I have update my comprehensive list of system apps for arc with more details on updating system apps.
[Xperia Arc General] constin:
China based media sharing online streaming site. Likely only those sets in the chinese market will have them.
[Xperia Arc General] quinstar:
Maybe this list could be usefull to determine what functions the different apk's have...

Enjoy!

http://www.market4android.com/stock-android-2-1-apps-list
[Xperia Arc General] constin:
Take a look at the one in my sig. It's more complete and relevant to the Arc. Also provides useful info for those clueless or new to android.