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[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] conanDO98:
Every Samsung phone is overly bloated. Even iPhones are getting heavily bloated now. Forced to install Apple watch app that takes around 100MB after updating to ios8. Wow. Who even buys apple watch anyways? In my opinion Sony is the least bloated
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] y300owner:
How can I disable only the apps? Can I disable the system 'apps' shown in Titaniumbackuppro which begin with com.xxx.xx??

Can someone please confirm it?

I agree with you. Sony devices are least bloated. I own Xperia Z2 and honestly don't have any reason to root to remove any of 'bloatware' it might have.

But Samsung S3 is totally different beast.
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] robogo1982:
Don't.

You'll kill a vital system app and, in the best case, end up with a bucketload of force closes. Or worse, with neverending bootloops.
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] WetsHD:
Thanks for this.
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] peewee619:
Torch & flashlight - what is the difference?
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] Alaa apk:
I have root access .. and I deleted Samsung text to speech engine application

..and now I need it for my study ..

I search Google and I didn't find it any sites ... Please guys can any one upload for me

[emoji561]

I will appreciate that

Thanks
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] amit.sharma:
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ujdY6ARsxGQ&feature=youtu.be

Give it a look guyzz
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] damponting44:
Keep in mind you don´t need to delete apps right off the bat. You can rename them from Application.apk to Application.OLDapk or whatever. This will prevent your phone from recognizing them as applications without you having to fully remove them.
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] gsw5700:
Oh man, I just posted this in the bloatware thread, I will ask for it to be removed.

here is my post

Samsung bloatware is a real pain in the ass, you have to delete lots of it to free up cpu cycles, memory (and battery life). I have seen spreadsheets of lists of samsung apps/services and what they do for other samsung phones in the past and these are really useful as you know exactly what to 'freeze/remove'. There are so many apps & services, its almost impossible to determine what you lose by removing 'stuff' and wondered if anyone therefore has any information...

I have 'frozen' the following, some of the new funky stuff doesn't appear to work but most things do (and I have about 430Mb free after killing everything) I am using LF2 with CFROOT 6.2

If anyone could provide any definitive knowledge on what each app/service does, it would be great.

My frozen apps

----------------

Allshare*

Chaton

Clock funky, modern,

Currents

Digital clock

Dual clock

Email 4

Exchanmge services

Face unlock

Fwupgrade

LEAVE Gallery - needed for Photo reviews ***

Game hub

Google play books

Google play movies

Google search

Google+

Kies via wifi

Mapservicesamsung

Mobile print

Mobile tracker

More services

LEAVE MTP – needed for file transfers ***

Music FX

My files

Nearby devices

News daemon

Polaris viewer

S suggest

Samsung account/apps/backup*/Chinese/cloud/keyboard/push/appsuna

Sns

Software update

Software update v3

Talk

Talkback

Touchwiz

Videohub

Voodoo*

Weather*

Windy weather

Wssyncmlnps

Yahoo*
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] Baldilocks:
You don't have any problems after freezing Touchwiz?? On my GS2 that made me FC all the time.
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] KeesStolk:
I am on Omega v4.2 (installed without most off the bloatware from Indie's map) and like to share my list off apps i froze without problems:

AvcrpServiceSamsung 4.0.4-I9300XXALEF

BroadcomMEMsService 01.038.126104

Bubbles 1.0

com.samsung.app.playreadyui 4.0.4-I9300XXALEF

DRM-Protected Content Storage 4.0.4-I9300XXALEF

Dropbox 2.1.3.13

Dropbox 1.0

DSForwarding 1.0

DSMLawmo 1.0

Flipboard 1.8.4 beta 1

FM Radio 1.0

FWUpgrade 1.2.0

Luminous Dots 1.0

Maps 6.8.1 (anyone knows how to keep maps frozen after a reboot without uninstalling?)

MapServiceSamsung 4.0.4-I9300XXALEF

Photo wall 1.0

S Voice 4.0

Samsung account 1.2.041

Samsung Backup 1.0

Samsung Backup Provider 1.0

Samsung Cloud Data Relay 1.1.8

Samsung Cloud Syncadapters 1.0

Samsung Push Service 1.0.5

SecPhone 1.0

Street View 1.8.0.1

Just sharing.
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] Chillz88:
I have freezed touchwiz..no fc here at all...
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] gsw5700:
no issues, using APEX launcher

Sent via TCP/IP
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] SteveTilsed:
Why are you freezing them and not removing them if you plan never to use them again? Sorry still new to me all this.
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] mark2222:
If you remove them and reinstall your rom then you need to do it all over agian. f you freeze them they stay frozen. Of course you could use ti backup to label all unwanted apps first so they're quick to find and remove.
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] winwiz:
I have locked the spreadsheet, if anyone requires access please PM me with your details and I'll add you to the edit list of the spreadsheet allowing you to make changes
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] Gramrock:
Hey man, i noticed that in both lists

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/pub?key=0Ank2uC-u_XGpdHJETkhYNUMzS1hpbVpELTNXWDNNYkE&single=true&gid=0&output=html

and

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AqTvctlW89DtdC1qVUlLeVFTV3ZOdUtDclpBdVRQOUE&pli=1#gid=0

theres no google + or messenger and stuff.. isnt there any list with really ALL the preinstalled **** ?

noone can tell me that google+ is a systemapp which is unsafe to remove :))
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] bry4ntt:
Does anyone know what DSMLawmo does?

This service starts when my phone boots.

Is it safe to remove?
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] Gramrock:
I've been checking that out too but no idea, all i could find were suggestions...

Also, whats the MAPServiceSamsung ?

SecPhone seems to be essential..

GoogleServices is needed to enter the store and stuff right ?

cuz thats all i use from google
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] KeesStolk:
I am not a big fan of removing, but i have it frozen since i have the S3 and don't have any problems.

---------- Post added at 08:20 PM ---------- Previous post was at 08:14 PM ----------

Not sure, but sounds likes something dive could needed.

Anyway, i have it frozen without problems.

I think Secphone has something to do with callrecoding?

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1706310

As i never record calls, i froze it without any problems.
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] sohebq:
Thanks for sharing. Removing/freezing junk always better for battery :)
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] TotallydubbedHD:
great thread!

I'll freeze some :D!
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] Electricview:
Has anyone removed/frozen the slideshow.apk file? I'm curious what this does exactly and if it will have any effect on my problem with 'incoming' picture messages in the default text messaging program. (incoming Text messages that contain a regular picture constantly get shown as a 'video' or 'slideshow' rather, on my phone (I.e. I cannot zoom the picture and its very small when it arrives and i only get about 5 or 6 seconds to view it like its a short video). Also when i take a picture to send it it was says something along the lines of "Inserting photo into slideshow".. (though people i send the picture too do not get it as a slide show curiously enough).
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] Baldilocks:
Not sure. I don't know why Samsung went back to that after fixing it on ICS on the Galaxy S II.

I use GoSMS so I don't have to worry about it anymore.
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] Electricview:
I could be doing something wrong, I dont want to say they 'didnt' fix it for this phone as I seem to be the only on this board having this issue.. (i'm fine with everything else with the stock messenger, just wish pictures would work properly).
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] wonsanim:
Nice:fingers-crossed:After removed al the Bloatware I have 557MG of Free space:good:
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] markn73:
Is there an updated sheet for removable bloatware guys ? Been looking in the original post and a lot of the entries are not greened or colour coded. Thanks in advance.
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] k0928999:
nice post...I freze many to save memory...thanks...
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] anil84:
First can anyone tell what is bloatware exactly?

Is it possible to remove bloatware without rooting on stock rom?

And most importantly how to do it? Through some app or file manager or what?
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] Sniper_5:
You'll need to be rooted and use titanium backup or root explorer as they are in the system files. These are not accessible without root.

Sent from my DROIDX
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] livialivialivia:
I would like to know what do these apps do:

Samsung account 1.2.041

Samsung Backup 1.0

Samsung Backup Provider 1.0

Samsung Cloud Data Relay 1.1.8

Samsung Cloud Syncadapters 1.0

Samsung Push Service 1.0.5
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] flitzjoy:
These files are needed for Samsung Backup or Device tracking.

You can set a Samsung Account and disable the backup feature but the tracking and remote controlling is really nice. www.samsungdive.com
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] sohebq:
I have a few bloatwares running. DO I still need to freeze/remove all the listed bloatwares to get more free space in ram?
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] Megapaul:
You can also use the app rootappdelete from the play store.

It will mark the apps the you can remove without problems green.

Do not erase anything that is marked red.
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] jhericurls:
A far as I'm aware its part of Samsung Dive. I deleted them all and everything still working fine.

I also went in system apps and renamed some of the file extensions to "bak" so they no longer function:

-DSMFordwarding

-DSMLawmo

-EdmSysScopeService

-EDMVpnServices

-OmaCP

-PCWClientS

-PopupuiReceiver

-PRUI

-SamsungTTS

-SPPPushClient_Prod

-SyncmIDM

-SyncmIDS

Phone not exploded yet.
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] AndreiLux:
TwDVFSapp is in charge of setting userspace frequency minimums and maximums of the CPU, most kernels have a hack incorporated that disable the kernel level interface that this app controls. This means it is useless to use it with those kernels. Additionally, there are no ill or noticeable effects on deleting the service as the impact of performance (It is theorized it sets minimum freq to max while launching an app) is almost not noticeable, so it can be removed to free up ~30MB of RAM as it is continuously running as a service.

Edit: I also found out it decreases the screen pixel refresh rate, thus increasing your battery life. Probably not as smart to remove it.
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] steph.ss.seguin:
I cant add my hotmail exchange account.

Its frozen on checking exchange incoming server when i add the account.

Is it possible its due to removing the app exchange services?
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] jhericurls:
Isn't it obvious :rolleyes:
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] Muffin Cancer:
This list is so helpful! Thank you!
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] CitRocker:
Thanks very much, this will come in handy.
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] illusion787:
how?

Sorry noob here but so now that i know which apps are safe to remove how do i go about doing so..??
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] androidpixar:
You root your phone, then download titanium back pro, and then [inside titanium] either "freeze" or "delete" whatever apps you need to.
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] eliashadow:
I also have frozen wifi sharing cause in my SG Note is a known battery ''killer''.

Im not sure if its the same here but i have no problem after frozen it.
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] Turist:
i suggest to freeze them first and after month or so delete if no issues arise :)
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] deejay6901:
i guess it will be useless also to delete, because when u flash new roms, it will be there again.. :D
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] Turist:
There are lables in TB. just label those apps, filter them out and delete them as soon as you have flashed new rom :)
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] illusion787:
thx

again thatnk you for the useful information
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] rookverslaafde:
thanks m8
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] shaggydabbydo:
[Q] How to disable those marked "Yes", in stock S3 rom?

I've searched the thread for "how to disable" but could not find anything.

I'm interested in disabling some of those marked "Yes" in the spreadsheet, on my stock S3, but cannot find where to disable them,

Can someone give me a little pointer pls.
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] KeesStolk:
I use titanium backup pro(in the market), first I freeze some stuff and after a week or so and there where no problems,I uninstall them.
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] shaggydabbydo:
How to freeze?

Thanks. How do I "freeze" apps?
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] joe8642:
Go into backup and restore click on the app your wanting and option will come up to freeze etc
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] jhericurls:
DSMLawmo 1.0 and DSMForwarding 1.0 are safe to remove if you don't use the Samsung cloud services.
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] Dav_prime:
This is a great thread,

I am a first time rooter after coming to my S3 from an HTC desire S because the bloat ware and stock apps I have since replaced were taking up too much space in my app/widget trays.

I wanted to mention the allshare apps (not commented in the spreadsheet but marked safe to remove). These function to share media over wifi with other DLNA compatible devices.
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] simpryn:
good thread, thank you :o
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] sohebq:
Should I also remove the bloat that are present in the cached process?
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] Itadakiimasu:
I guess there are also software differences between the north american version and international (asia) version of the galaxy s3 besides hardware specifications? (NA - dual core, INT - quad core) or am I wrong about the software variations between phone versions? I've been using the international version with a SIM and it's been running great so far.
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] mib1800:
I dont have root on my S3.

In the "Manage Applications" in settings, I see that there is a "Disable" option for these apps. Is disabling these apps the same as freezing in TB?

It seems that some of those safe-to-remove apps in the list, the "Disable" button is blacked out (e.g. MAPServiceSamsung). Does this means that you should not remove these apps?
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] eliashadow:
It's the same feature like freezing in TB, but with less choices.This doesn't means that you shouldn't remove/freeze these apps.
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] Seghers:
thanks again for the list.

What about the items in the list where there isn't mentioned what to do?
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] KeesStolk:
I think they where just edit / submitted to the list by people to let others fill in what they do :)

Anyway, i am Omega V11 and installed it without most off the Bloatware accept Polar viewer and S-memo.

Nice option of the Omega roms.

It comes with the Aroma installer that will let you choose what you want to install before flashing the rom.

Here is a old list, it's been changed in newer versions, but this give you a idea off what i mean:

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=26636429&postcount=166

And here is my latest list off apps i froze extra after installing V11 without any problems:

AvrcpServiceSamsung

Broadcommemsservice

Bubbles

com.samsung.app.playready

DRM-protected.content

DSMForwarding

DSMLawmo

Face Unlock

FM radio

FWUpgrade

Live Wallpaper picker

Mapservicesamsung

Phase Beam

Photo wall

Samsung account

Samsung Backup

Samsung Backup Provider

Samsung Data Relay

Samsung Push Service

Samsung Syncadapters

SamsungAppsUNA

SecPhone

Streetview

User manual

These apps i froze, somehow maps wasn't stay frozen, it always was running again after a restart and because i don't use it, i uninstalled it completely.
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] CrzzyLegz:
Appreciated

thanks. Can't wait to remove the bloatware...
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] NOTapple:
compiled list from this thread attached

File "Action" is setup for Titanium Backup app with "Freeze" and "Delete"

excel tab "Full List" is everyone's list input sorted and cleaned to compare actions taken (notes included)

excel tab "Other notes" are the relevant comments from the thread postings
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] awsy44:
I've just removed S Voice , which i replaced with the google now ics , it works great, everything works perfect
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] FabreFaction:
Updates for the spreadsheet

Hi

Here are a few updates for your spreadsheet.

The eagle-eyed amongst you will notice I am a Note user not an S3 user.

I am running an ICS ROM very similar to that on the S3, so what works for me should work for you........ but I cannot guarantee that..... obviously.

Hope this helps............. FF :):):):):)

Search Applications Provider

No

com.android.providers.applications

ApplicationsProvider.apk

Required for application installation and uninstall.

Factory Test 1.0

Yes

com.sec.factory

FactoryTest.apk

Removed without any problems. No noticeable side effects.

Gmail 4.05

Caution

com.google.android.gm

Gmail.apk

If you don't use Gmail you don't need this. One side Effect is that it breaks Talk (which can be safely removed if you don't need it).

Google Calendar Sync

Caution

com.google.android.syncadapters.calander

GoogleCalendarSyncAdapter.apk

Can be removed but the synchronisation of Calendar with Gmail/Google calendar no longer works.

Google Contacts Sync

Caution

com.google.android.syncadapters.contacts

GoogleContactsSyncAdapter.apk

Can be removed but the synchronisation of Contacts with Gmail/Google contacts no longer works.

LogsProvider 1.0

No

com.sec.android.provider.logsprovider

LogsProvider.apk

Will cause crashes.

My Uploads 1.5.14

Caution

com.google.android.apps.uploader

MediaUploader.apk

This APK manages upload to Picassa, Facebook, etc. can be removed without causing crashes.

Software update 1.0

Caution

com.android.settings.mt

MobileTrackerEngineTwo.apk

This app controls device tracking, without it you and/or the police cannot track your device. But is a memory hog and can be removed without causing crashes.

Music Player

Caution

com.sec.android.app.music

MusicPlayer.apk

This is the Music Player (obviously). Can be removed if you have an alternative installed, e.g. WinAmp
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] NettriK:
Very useful and convenient, Thanks a lot!
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] Celera:
Big thanks for the list!
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] dune_murdoc:
Wow! It's a nice compilation and it's very helpful and organized!
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] LaKraven:
Okay, I noticed after freezing several of the apps listed (on both List 1 and List 2) that my battery drain drastically increased. I've unfrozen everything and am now going back through to see which app freeze preceded the increase in battery drain, and will post my results ASAP.

If you freeze anything you shouldn't, or want to unfreeze anything for any other reason, here's a post on how to do it. Personally I recommend copying the mentioned XML file over to your PC, editing it there, then copying it back to your phone; it's just quicker that way!
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] smokescreen7:
Sprint apps?

I didn't see the sprint apps on any spreadsheet. Is it safe to remove Sprint Zone? Sprint Connections Optimizer? Sprint Installer?
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] FrameCityJackal:
This is because this list is for the international version of the S3.

However Sprint Zone is safe. Sprint Connections Optimizer I'd like to say is safe but I kept it instead and you're going to want to keep Sprint installer.
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] Andy456:
Thanks for the lists, highly appreciated!
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] silverfoxbrazil:
nice list, thanks
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] KeesStolk:
Little update from my part.

Updated to Omega v17, based on XXDLH8 and loving it.

Installed as a full wipe, including formatting date, cache and system under mounts and storage.

There some minor bugs, but they don't bother me or effect my usage of the S3.

Battery life is great, wifi is a bit off a drainer but when turned off and 6h off sleep, i only lost 2%!

Will do some more testing with wifi one and so on.

And for those who are interested, here is my list off apps i froze using TB:

AvrcpServiceSamsung

Broadcommemsservice, this one isn't present anymore on v17

Bubbles

Chrome

com.samsung.app.playready

Dialer Widget 1.0

DRM-protected.content

DSMForwarding

DSMLawmo

Face Unlock

Favourite Apps 1.0

Favorite contacts 1.0

FM radio

FWUpgrade

Google Search 1.0

Google Search 2.0.5.443668

Help 1.0

Keypad 1.0

Live Wallpaper picker

Lumious dots 1.0

Maps 6.10.0

Mapservicesamsung

Mobile tracker 1.0

Phase Beam

Photo wall

Remote controls v1_1208_3_1

Remote controls v1_1208_4_1

Remote Controls 4.30

Samsung account

Samsung Backup

Samsung Backup Provider

Samsung Bowser SyncAdapter 1.0

Samsung Calendar SyncAdapter 1.0

Samsung Data Relay 1.4.4

Samsung Contact SyncAdapter 1.0

Samsung Push Service 1.1.1

Samsung SMemo SyncAdapter 1.0

Samsung Syncadapters 2.0.4

SamsungAppsUNA2 2.0.35

SecPhone

Simple alarm clock 1.0

Streetview 1.8.1.0

User manual 1.0

Running the S3 for more then 24h and these freezes didn't effect the apps and functions

I

use.
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] DashingGentleman:
Anyone know what BCService.apk does? I didn't notice an effect when removing it but put it back just in case it's something useful like twDVFSapp.

Also, KeesStolk - I though removing SecPhone broke phone functionality in some way.
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] KeesStolk:
if I remember Wanam post correctly, it had something to do with call recording.

Something I don't use.

Anyway I have kept it frozen since I first saw it, on ics and never had any issues.

Edit:

Did some search about bcservice.apk and ended up at some linux sites.

Didn't understand a word off what they where saying, but if i was on the right track with google, i would leave it alone till someone explain it clearly to me.
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] jerdrgz:
Thanks for the info
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] htcwildfireapps:
Thanks for the info guys ! I have removed loads of my galaxy s3 apps , not that i needed any more speed though eh ? this quad core is wicked fast :good:
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] NettriK:
As d8389 states in http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1812668, I test on my GS3 with stock rom and ARHD 2.2/2.3 (all ICS) by deleting /system/bin/kiesexe and find free memory increase about 50m with no side effect.

So if you use ICS stock rom or stock-based roms and you don't use KIES at all, I would say /system/bin/kiesexe is a safe to remove "app"(I know it's not). I do not test on JB roms.
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] rastamouse:
Thanks alot for the list :good:
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] disklick:
Thank you for that list, and all other suggestions from you all :D
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] KeesStolk:
Edit 3 more freezes to my list:

Google Search 1.0

Google Search 2.0.5.443668

Keypad 1.0

And now on Omega v19 and looking great so far:
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] Chillz88:
I have downloaded the free apps such as modern combat and asphalt7 from samsung apps.i havent downloaded the data yet..(will download it only when i get fast wifi from a friend.. my wifi is slow) i have heard they run by checking liscense... do you guy think if i freeze all the samsung app related services, will it affect the games??
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] KeesStolk:
Only know for sure is to try them, if running in some problems, just defrost them.
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] samaxen:
Safe to Remove Apps for Sammy JB?

Guys anybody can post applications which are safe to Remove from Sammy Jelly Bean?
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] KeesStolk:
I am running JB...
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] Mr.Mefisto:
Good to know what is safe to remove!! Thanks!
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] dagobertcam:
Thanks for the info