yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[HTC One S] MadJoe:
I know I'm crazy, but here are my thoughts on T-Mobile, and other carriers, adding bloatware: I understand they want to "personalize" the device, and I can respect that...but only if they also respect that we consumers would like to be able to choose which of their apps we want to use, or allow to run on our device. Simple, right?

I have been giving it some thought, and it boils down to this: They are stealing data and battery from us as long as they do not allow us to disable apps, that they installed, from running and using data and battery. I pay for my capped data, and I am the one punished with a lower speed if that cap is reached, so they have no claim to use that data in any way that I, the one paying for it, didn't condone. I also pay the utility bill used to charge my phone, so the usage of the battery is mine to determine, also.

I went ahead and contacted them through chat... and got the run around. The agent kept telling me what I already knew, and couldn't wrap her head around the idea that I don't have time in my day to actively check to see if an app is running every waking hour so I can force kill it. Hopefully she will send my concerns up to people listening, but I doubt it, unless more people contact them to the point that they can't ignore it anymore.

I even went so far as to file a complaint with the FCC over it. Not because I think the small amount of data they use is going to push me to my cap, or the wasted battery is going to break the bank on my next utility bill, but because it's the principal. The few pennies of battery, and kb's of data stolen aren't that huge of a deal, but the fact that they would steal them in the first place is what matters. Give even a mm, and they'll take a little more next time. Where do we draw the line? How far do we let them take it before we start pushing back?

If you don't care, then that's fine. I can respect that, but don't expect my sympathies when you're finally to the point of caring and there's no way to push back anymore. And those of you who would flame and say "it's consumerism, you could just not buy what they're selling" are missing the point of consumerism. Its a two way street. You as the consumer are allowed to complain when you don't like something, and good companies will listen. That's how, and WHY it works. Just bending over and accepting turns it into Sellerism.
[HTC One S] syntropic:
Don't know of this was known already or not, but I used TB to freeze "[Bookmarks] Internet" (stock browser). I did this because I was using Chrome beta (and Dolphin for when I want to play flash videos). I also froze the "Setup" app add I don't think this does anything except walk you through a new phone or factory reset (in which case it would be reinstalled anyway). You can still add accounts without it. I have had zero problems without these two apps.

It annoys me that you cannot freeze Jetcet print, nor the "News and Weather" app. I would really love to remove all HTC weather related apps. But I guess I will have to wait until I flash a different ROM.... I must say compared to all <4.0 versions, Sense isn't bothering me at all.

Sent from my HTC One-S (rooted), stock ROM
[HTC One S] MadJoe:
If you're rooted and using TBu, why can't you just remove JetCet Print, or the weather apps?
[HTC One S] syntropic:
I couldn't... Or rather when I did (and I tried them one at a time), my wifi would rapidly try to reconnect unable to associate with the router. I may be wrong and may have overlooked something, but I didn't know if it had been done successfully.

Have you been able to freeze Jetcet print and all those HTC weather apps and widgets?

Sent from my HTC One-S (rooted), stock ROM
[HTC One S] MadJoe:
I disabled jetcet in manage apps, without root, but I haven't used WiFi since, so I don't know of it messed it up on me or not.

Edit: My WiFi seems to be working fine. I'm connected to it right now as I type this and no problems.
[HTC One S] syntropic:
So since this was just mentioned here...and because I have heard so many people say not too delete any of the HTC widgets or any HTC stock apps.

[I plan on flashing a custom ROM, but I have to know wifi is working as good or better than stock.]

But it seems like there may only be a few that cannot be deleted... But this is my wishlist in any event.... Does anyone have any first hand experience in deleting these successfully?

News & Weather

HTC Notes

Jetcet

Sim toolkit

The TMO system managers (with the pink gears in the icon).

Let me know...

Thanks,

Syntropic

Sent from my HTC One-S (rooted), stock ROM
[HTC One S] syntropic:
Can anyone who is using rooted stock comment on the question above?

Sent from my HTC One-S (rooted), stock ROM
[HTC One S] el_smurfo:
I always dump News and Weather (geniewidget) and anything with TMO in the title. I left the other 3 you noted for now, but I doubt they will cause problems in removing them.
[HTC One S] syntropic:
Thanks.. News and Weather (the single app)... Was easily disposed of. I decided HTC hub is tolerable for the moment.

But I genuinely want to vanquish Visual Voicemail, and the stock email app... (I read that after ICS, gmail doesn't need any stock app to remain installed like in three past..i.e. deleting the native email app would cause email problems generally.

But the problem I am running into is how to exactly delete these. I am deleting them for space, but just as importantly top get them out of my app desert. Using the disable option in the settings may disable them, but they remain in my app drawer. Same goes for Titanium Backup. I freeze then but they don't go anywhere.

I might have to reboot though (just thought of that), but if not, I guess I will un-install using TB.

Sent from my HTC One-S (rooted), stock ROM
[HTC One S] mteezey:
Freezing the app with sytem tuner pro will remove them from the app drawer while frozen. Just disabling them is doing just that its not going to remove them from anything. I thought tb did same so maybe try rebooting if they are still there go the system tuner route
[HTC One S] syntropic:
Thank you for the suggestion, however I think from now on whenever I have a problem, I am going to.ask."WDTBD". Ok that was weak, but that stands for "WhY Titanium Backup do?". When I spent a little time looking at that App, knowing how on the ball that developer is, I found in the settings menu "Bloatware Melter". You just need to create a label, put the apps you don't want in it, and then run the Bloatware Melter. Works perfectly, and I have a designated backup.

That application is awesome!

So far, in addition to the easy TMO apps like Mall and.Access TMO,I got rid.of News & Weather, Internet (stock browser), the mail app+widget, social manager, twitter+widget+API+ trends, and Visual Voicemail. Everything is fine so far. I next am going to remove the HTC Skydive.

Thanks again.

Sent from my HTC One-S (rooted), stock ROM
[HTC One S] bubbl07:
I followed the instructions in #12 to remove MobileLife Contacts, but the disable button is still grayed out.

If all else fails, I can obviously individually disable services but if you guys could save me the tedium I'd much appreciate it.

TIA
[HTC One S] PUTALE:
i follow the guide to disable all of the T Mo's bloatware (including the Caller ID and such) by disable everything. Now, I see a warning said that restart will clear temporarily files out of memory, any ideas?
[HTC One S] aspataro:
Okay, for anyone having issues disabling MobileLife and Name ID I found the fix. You will need to disable "Customization Settings Provider" and "Customization Setup" before you are allowed to disable the above. Once you disable all, then make sure to enable both "Customization", then your done.

Also, if you disable Mobile Hotspot then you lose the option of being able to customize your hot spot (SSID, Security, etc.), therefore you only have the option to enable/disable hotspot. Like poster before said, if you have the 5gb data plan then hotspot is covered..works.

Last, I disabled Amazon, Flickr, Friend Stream, Highlight, Lookout Security, Mail, Stock, Slacker, News & Weather, Trends Widget, and Watch. Everything seems to be working fine. I'm not rooted, and glad ICS gives you the option. Happy Disabling.
[HTC One S] PUTALE:
FOR those who have disabled the apps, do you get the "Restarting your phone will clear temporary files out of memory..." prompt?
[HTC One S] aspataro:
ton. dixpers

No, I have not gotten this prompt. Did you disable more apps listed? I would maybe enable back some apps until you don't receive the prompt.
[HTC One S] phositadc:
I get the prompt.

-Sent from my TMOUS HTC One S.-

-Stock/rooted 2.21 + 1.06s baseband-

-Hboot 1.06-
[HTC One S] PUTALE:
I only disable all of the magenta (or pink) aps and the where's my water and Zinio.

I even disable it before I set my phone up. Looks like it maybe a normal thing since chrikenn also get the same issue. Though I think the phone still function as normal just not too sure what is the pop up all about
[HTC One S] bubbl07:
Thank you so much! I've been trying to get rid of MobileLife Contacts for the longest time.

---------- Post added at 02:13 PM ---------- Previous post was at 02:03 PM ----------

I was able to disable the "Customization..." without getting any prompts like that.
[HTC One S] colkikinit:
mobile life disable

just disable "customization settings provider" and then you can disable mobilelife. There is no need to disable everything.

good day,

Doug
[HTC One S] Beppemi:
Nice thread, i need to disable all this bloatware too. Obviously until i will install a clean custom rom.
[HTC One S] romny19:
Klk lo plátano activo!
[HTC One S] ruds95:
Buying unlocked t-mobile one s

So here's the deal.

I'm planning to buy an unlocked one s (t-mobile).

I know that T-mobile is notirious when it comes to updates, so will i be able to get updates directly from htc?

Any has T-mobile made bootloader permanently locked?

Thanks
[HTC One S] hdoan444:
I found this on another website on how to remove and .apk on android, it works with all these above apk:

Open up Terminal Emulator

su

mount -o remount,rw -t yaffs2 /dev/block/mtdblk3 /system

rm /system/app/Lookout.apk

reboot
[HTC One S] seozone:
I use root uninstaller to remove unwanted apps. You need to be rooted.. If you are rooted might as well get a rom that clean.

Sent from my HTC One S
[HTC One S] Luuuk11:
If I did a full wipe and installed PA are these apps still somewhere on my SD?
[HTC One S] myechophone:
So, I used RomToolBox pro to remove some bloatware. I removed 7-8 apps in the first round, then, started again to remove a few remaining ones. Towards the end, the phone automatically restarted, and all removed apps showed up.

I have rooted the phone. Any idea what i have done wrong? I recollect the app which was being removed was "T-mobile mall."
[HTC One S] mike102871:
Same thing here
[HTC One S] myechophone:
Does it mean RomToolBox pro is at fault?
[HTC One S] myechophone:
shameless bump. Just curious, what am i doing wrong? I am trying to remove some simple bloatware, but phone, upon reboot, shows the deleted apps. Sometimes, the icons missing from app drawer (but, app still present on the phone).
[HTC One S] mike102871:
Since I s offd I delete apps and they stay gone.
[HTC One S] myechophone:
---------- Post added at 04:59 AM ---------- Previous post was at 04:58 AM ----------

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so you mean to say, before s-off, if you removed apps, they would return back? Is it reasonable to say one needs s-off before manipulating any apps on stock rom?
[HTC One S] mike102871:
Yes . Before s off if I deleted stock apps they returned on reboot. After s off they stay gone
[HTC One S] myechophone:
i got my one s replaced. Let me try that with s-off.
[HTC One S] kearneyman:
Command for US T-Mobile OTA 2.15 HBoot Update

boot to recovery, for me I'm using ClockWorkMod

select "Mounts & Storage"

select "mount /system"

On your computer, launch a terminal and type:

adb shell

Then change to the app directory with the command:

cd /system/app/

Here's the commands I ran to get rid of the bloatware from the US T-Mobile Ville

rm LMIRescue.apk #(Rescue)
rm LMIRescue.odex #(Rescue)
rm LMIRescueIcon.apk #(Rescue)
rm LMIRescueIcon.odex #(Rescue)
rm LMIRescueSecurity.apk #(Rescue)
rm LMIRescueSecurity.odex #(Rescue)

rm Transfer.apk
rm Transfer.odex

# HTC Notes
rm Htc3DNotesWidget.apk
rm Htc3DNotesWidget.odex
rm Htc3DRichNotesWidget.apk
rm Htc3DRichNotesWidget.odex
rm HtcNotes.apk HtcNotes.odex
rm HtcNotesPainterView.apk
rm HtcNotesPainterView.odex
rm HtcNotesProvider.apk
rm HtcNotesProvider.odex

#Twitter
rm Twitter.apk
rm Twitter.odex
rm TwitterEngine.apk
rm TwitterEngine.odex
rm Twitter_Client.apk
rm Twitter_Client.odex
rm FlickrEngine.apk
rm FlickrEngine.odex
rm Flickr.apk
rm Flickr.odex

rm TuneIn.apk
rm TuneIn.odex

rm install_flash_player.odex
rm install_flash_player.apk

rm highlight.apk
rm highlight.odex
rm TMOUS_411.apk
rm TMOUS_411.odex
rm TMOUS_NAB.apk #(mobile contacts)
rm TMOUS_NAB.odex #(mobile contacts)
rm TMOUS_Amazon.apk
rm TMOUS_Amazon.odex
rm TMOUS_BonusApp.apk
rm TMOUS_BonusApp.odex
rm TMOUS_MyTmobile.apk
rm TMOUS_MyTmobile.odex
rm TMOUS_Lookout.apk
rm TMOUS_Lookout.odex
rm TMOUS_Slacker_Radio.apk
rm TMOUS_Slacker_Radio.odex
rm rm ECID-release.apk
rm TMOUS_VVM.apk #(Visual Voicemail)
rm TMOUS_VVM.odex #(Visual Voicemail)
rm MallLite.apk #T-Mo Mall
rm MallLite.apk #T-Mo Mall
rm TMOUS_WMW.apk #(Where my water)
rm TMOUS_WMW.odex #(where my water)

# Friendstream
rm FriendStream.apk FriendStream.odex
rm HtcFriendStreamWidget_3D.apk HtcFriendStreamWidget_3D.odex
rm HTC_Widget_Watch_3D.odex HTC_Widget_Watch_3D.apk
rm idlescreen_social.apk idlescreen_social.odex
rm SocialManager.apk SocialManager.odex

# Zinio
rm ZinioSettingsProvider.v2.03.3331.TMobile.Smartphone.apk
rm ZinioSettingsProvider.v2.03.3331.TMobile.Smartphone.odex
rm TMOUS_Zinio.apk
rm TMOUS_Zinio.odex

# T-Mo TV
rm com.mobitv.client.tmobiletvhd.apk
rm com.mobitv.client.tmobiletvhd.odex
rm Watch.apk
rm Watch.odex

# Annoying app just use Android File Transfer
rm HTCSyncManager.apk
rm HTCSyncManager.odex

#SoundHound
rm SoundHound_Freemium.apk
rm SoundHound_Freemium.odex

# DropBox
rm MyDropbox.apk MyDropbox.odex
rm HtcDropboxGLRPlugin.apk HtcDropboxGLRPlugin.odex
rm Dropbox.apk Dropbox.odex

# SkyDrive
rm HtcSkydriveGLRPlugin.apk
rm HtcSkydriveGLRPlugin.odex
rm MySkydrive.apk
rm MySkydrive.odex

# checklist
rm MyTask.apk
rm MyTask.odex
rm MyTaskWidget.apk
rm MyTaskWidget.odex

rm WifiRouter.apk #(Wireless Hotspot)
rm WifiRouter.odex #(Wireless Hotspot)
rm WifiCall.apk #(WiFi Calling)
rm WifiCall.odex #(WiFi Calling)
[HTC One S] CaptainMaki:
I'm trying to remove some unwanted apps using "System Cleaner" on a rooted phone. I've been told that you need to apply kernel patch in order to avoid restarts on the phone while deleting.

I've applied the init.d patch but I get restarts when I'm trying to delete some of the apps. any ideas?
[HTC One S] tivofool:
Rom Cleaner

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1676752
[HTC One S] CaptainMaki:
You should take notice that Twitter_engine.apk is part of HTC Sense, so if you're planning to install Twitter later you might want to keep it. It's the same for the dropbox,flickr and skydrive plugins.
[HTC One S] daspi:
Rooted HTC One S T-mobile and wanted to remove some T-mobile apps. I have the automatic boot and apps coming back effect. I am not S-off. Can you folks tell me what has proven to be the best way to get rid of selected bloatware in the simplest way?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] docfreed:
I always make a nandroid backup since I am comparing several galaxy Note ROM's for battery life, etc. Is it necessary to wipe/factory reset, wipe cache, etc.. before I restore from a nandroid backup? Or can I just restore using CWM without wiping?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] VonEsch:
No, unless you want to. backups always cover over most everything. You may want to back up apps in case you don't want to re download them or lose messages.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] ZACQ8:
Great news! (14.06.12)

MI-HOME for Android 2.3 has been Released. Its Available for all non-MIUI Android 2.3 devices.

APK ATTACHED BELOW

Notes : This is the MIUI Launcher. If your already running MIUI. You don't need this.

Version : 2.0.6.7.100.1

Many thanks to Xiaomi Again....

29.05.12 :

BIG THANKS TO XIAOMI, MIUI THEMES NOW SUPPORTED FOR ALL NON-MIUI ICS VERSIONS,

DOWNLOAD THE NEW VESRION FROM THE DOWNLOAD LINK BELOW (attchment is older version)

Features:

- Unique MIUI theme interface and gestures

- 8000+ Themes, Wallpapers and Ringtones available!

- Support for up to 9 screens or more

- Works on all NON-MIUI ICS 4.0 based devices.

I tested on my OMEGA SAMSUNG OFFICIAL BASED ICS ROM (XWLP8) and working like a charm, see the screenshots...

People who returned to ICS from MIUI due to any reason and missing their lot of downloaded MIUI themes, now dont worry just install the APK and apply the themes, themes will be readed from the current location automatically.

ENJOY....

Some more screen Shots : http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=25426964&postcount=16

Link to : DOWNLOAD MY FAVORITE THEMES COLLECTION

The MIHOME application has finally been released and is now available for download and is designed for devices running Android 4.0.

DOWNLOAD

(Only for Devices running Ice Cream Sandwich 4.0)

Xiaomi will release a version for 2.3 Devices at a later date.

Change log will be added later after testing:

How to activate Appdrawer:

Install attached APK (MIUI settings)

you will get an application called MIUI Control Pannel open that app,

There are five option, only last option will work Which is "App drawer option"

check auto start and enable App drawer in that.

you can set pull down location also in that,

Now you can pull down the app drawer from top, just tap & hold and pull down from the location you set, from few millimetre down where we pull down the status bar.

(this you have to set after each boot)

Enjoy

This is not my work, all the credits go to

Xiaomi

MIUIAndroid UK team

Andy Thomson (MIUIAndroid)

ORIGINAL SOURCE

Thanks to PoorCollegeGuy for his ARTICLE about this Launcher and my thread.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] kingofjail:
ss please..
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] ZACQ8:
please wait....
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] kingofjail:
i mean screenshot mate..
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] ZACQ8:
I know what you mean, but was waiting to get home...

Now attached the Screen Shots
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] zibbi3:
Pretty Good launcher and allot to customize, thanks. Do you know if we can add more widgets? I haven't figured out how to. Good launcher though

Verstuurd van mijn GT-I9100 met Tapatalk

Edit: my screenshot a
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] ZACQ8:
Tap and hold on the home screen, select the "More Widget" from down (scroll to the rignt end) and add whatever you want, even samsung transperent widgets....

Enjoy
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] ZACQ8:
This is the MIUI Launcher. If your already running MIUI. You don't need this
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] MafiaDroid:
OMG *.* thank you very much so much time i whait for this :D
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] Nelinski:
Legend, thanks a lot mate!
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] GANJDROID:
One thing that I found quite annoying is that the theme doesn't apply to the dock or page indicators.

Hopefully they'll add that in an update.

Sent from my GT-I9100
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] malavan:
Is this even with miui lockscreen
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] kenjilolip0p:
+1 really love it :D
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] GANJDROID:
Yeah, the lockscreen is now included in this so you don't need it from the market.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] kingofjail:
wow..awsome..love this launcher..thx mate for ss..
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] ZACQ8:
yes with locksscreen...

See attached ScreenShots for lockscreen and settings...
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] glynnpel:
Thank you very much , this has got to be the best launcher.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] cowfight:
thanks,ive been waiting a long time for something like this:D
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] kenjilolip0p:
with lockscreen but some time is not disable stock screen. so i have 2 lockscreen. any idea how to disable stock lockscreen. ?
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] nguyentramy87:
Wow, it's so amazing! Thanks so much :D
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] ZACQ8:
To desable MIUI lockscreen :

Enable MIUI Launcher first,

Then MENU/Launcher Setting / uncheck "Use MiHome Locker.

then disable MIUI launcher by changing default to another launcher..
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] bobola:
Love it../ haate it

but no app drawer just kills it for me..

Making my home screen super messy.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] ZACQ8:
there is a way to add app drawer, i will attach an APK later this evening, just install that

then you can activate App Drawer...i will explain how...
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] B3311:
Try this.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] d3l1:
Awesome app but I have a request:

Can you please add the option to edit/add folders with a checkbox system? Once you create a folder there is the option to add apps. Clicking this 'add' option opens a list of all the apps installed and let's you select the ones you want to add by simply selecting them with the checkboxes.

It's a real pain in the ass to drag and drop every app all the way to the designated folder.

Thanks in advance!
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] kenjilolip0p:
?? i want to disable Stock lockscreen not miui lockscreen. because when i enable miui lockscreen now i have 2 lockscreen. it mean i have to unlock screen twice
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] ZACQ8:
Menu/ settings / Security (inder personal)/ Screen lock : select None

finish...
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] :
Great job!

Hi there,

This is absolutely great, i realy like the Miui Launcher but i find the original Samsung ROM more stable. Now its like having the best of both worlds!!

Only two small bug's

- The clock app isn't working when tapping the MIUI digital clockwidget.

- Also the dialer-icon doesn't change when downloading and selecting an other Miui-theme or theme icons.

If you could fix these 2 things, then it's perfect.

:D
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] kenjilolip0p:
- clock app work for me when i tap miui digital clockwidget

- and yes, dialer icon doesnt change :-s
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] d3l1:
Doesn't work here too. The clock just opens an empty app called 'clock' and not the real clock app where you can set timers etc. The dialer icon doesn't change here, too.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] ZACQ8:
Since this is a beta version, ony solution for the time being is to use samsung analog clock widget .

Select it from more widget option

Lets hope & wait MIUI team will release a bug free version soon
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] d3l1:
Sorry I have another request:

Please enable the Launcher to display static 480x800 portrait wallpapers. At the moment they are resized/zoomed and look terrible. :-)
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] rjcoolhtc:
A perfect launcher
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] GANJDROID:
Use multipicture live wallpaper.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] d3l1:
Why use an app for a basic feature? As temporary workaround, yes, but as a permanent solution, no. Multipicture live wallpaper has a different purpose then just displaying one static wallpaper.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] vegeta1:
i have a wiered issue

i love this launcher but whenever the screen gets locked the brightness automatically decreases

though in have unticked the auto brightness and if i try after uninstalling this launcher

everything seems to be fine

plz anyone help ??
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] kickassdave:
I'm definitely a fan of the MIUI home screen. But it hates higher dpi settings and the lock screen does not like pressing the home button to light up the screen, it keeps flashing up with the multi task screen...
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] rjcoolhtc:
good launcher for ICS. can somebody guide this same launcher for gingerbread also .

wanted to use it on my samsung infuse running 2.3.6
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] moss20:
search miui launcher 3.1 on google,you may find a miui like launcher...