yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] uoY_redruM:
These are the three files I'm talking about:

IQ-tmobile-release-unsigned.signed_TMO.apk

IQ_OOB_TMO.apk

IQToggle.signed_TMO.apk

When you google the top apk it comes back something about WiFi calling, just an FYI. No info found on the other two. I'm assuming its CarrierIQ though. If you click the IQ-tmobile.release-unsigned.signed_TMO.apk with RootExplorer then click "view" and search through the files, you'll find an icon file and the icon is CarrierIQ.

Beyond all the files I've already removed, there aren't much more to take off unless you want to remove core features that you might not use such as AllShare, MediaHub, etc. Stuff like that, though, I'll wait for others to tinker with lol. Those could be linked to system files.

Like I said though, I'm up to about 1.1-1.2GB free RAM :)
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] smtzy:
I'm still a newbie and can't see the development section yet. Is rooting the phone really hard or is it something you install that does it for you like a one click root back in the Vibrant days?
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] kulzboy:
As of now, the only way is to use Odin and flash the needed files. This isn't the vibrant where you can just flash the update.zip file
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] FiveOhFox:
Deodexing a flashable zip right now! :D Standby, I should be done soon!
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] smtzy:
Thanks for the reply. I guess I'll have to wait a while until my post counts start accumulating to be able to root my phone.
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] uoY_redruM:
What exactly will the zip contain/do?
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] Lantek23:
Its the first base rom, developers can use to make there roms. He comes from the gs2 and did some great work

Edit: it will be rooted, tmo crap applications removed and I sure tweek here or there. Let the development begin :D
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] hah2110:
Why don't any of these show up in Titanium?

===FURTHER RESEARCH SHOWS THE FOLLOWING===

Appears they're something to do with Carrier IQ

IQ-tmobile-release-unsigned.signed_TMO.apk <---WiFi Calling? logo shows "Carrier IQ"

IQ_OOB_TMO.apk <---Not sure

IQToggle.signed_TMO.apk <---Not sure

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What about all of the "Samsung Account/backup provider/cloud data relay/cloud sync/apps"???
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] uoY_redruM:
Not sure, I only use RootExplorer to poke around. If you use RootExplorer you'll see them in the /system/app/ folder.

I was wondering about the Samsung cloud/sync/etc files as well. There are a few in there like I said that I'm unsure about and would rather someone with a bit more experience start removing.
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] georgei11:
Thanks for the list..

What do you use to remove these system apps?

I'm using a "SystemApp Remover" back from the Desire days.
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] uoY_redruM:
RootExplorer. I've never used any other app so I'm not sure what else will work.
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] hah2110:
Renaming them to *.bak will work just as well right?
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] uoY_redruM:
Should, since the system won't recognize the file.

Why not delete them though? Renaming them will remove them from running, but will still take up system storage.

If anything, cut/paste all of them to your sdcard instead and back them up on your PC (or leave them on your sdcard).
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] Greg1007:
beautiful

I can report approximately 1.5 Gb of ram available after using this. Running beautifully. Thanks a ton for making this list. I plan on testing out removing a few more apks.
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] uoY_redruM:
Awesome!

Report back what else you remove and how it goes :)
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] Docavelli:
Yeah, I just make a Bloat Apps folder on my SD and move everything there.
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] concac858:
These do show up in titanium its

System Manager Application 1.11

System Manager Notification 1.3

System Manager Toggle 1.1
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] AviatorJud:
Hey redrum...Vvm_TMO.apk is visual voicemail. Don't think most people would consider that bloat.

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I confirmed that these:

IQ-tmobile-release-unsigned.signed_TMO.apk

IQ_OOB_TMO.apk

IQToggle.signed_TMO.apk

are all indeed carrier IQ and I removed them with no ill effects and the carrier IQ detector app from the market says I no longer have CIQ.

So go for it.
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] Khizar:
No :rolleyes: Nandroid is a backup that you do in CWM. if you dont alot about rooting i recommend you read before flashing anything unless you wanna brick your phone :cool:
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] omario117:
MobileLifeContacts_TMO.apk - I believe this is the app that syncs your contacts to T-Mobile without asking for permission... Can anyone confirm this can be safely removed?

PolarisViewer.apk - Usually this is just to view documents, but I never saw the icon for this in the tray, where I've seen it before?

Talk.apk (is this Google Talk?) - Yes. At least it has been previously, so I doubt it would change now. I would say this is safe to leave in for anybody that actually uses Gtalk/Gchat
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] AviatorJud:
You are correct and i safely removed it.
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] daijizai:
Don't get me started on that MobileLifeContacts behavior. O_o Why does everyone want to steal our contacts without permission!? Yes, it is safe to remove. That is the first thing I disabled via android app management when I got the phone, and subsequently deleted after root.

Polaris Viewer is a office suite, and can be removed w/ no problem.

Talk is google talk.

Here is a good list compiled from the International variant. The delta between this and ours, should be carrier additions.

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AqTvctlW89DtdC1qVUlLeVFTV3ZOdUtDclpBdVRQOUE&pli=1#gid=0
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] Sniper_5:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1634624

Applications Safe To Remove

Sent from my DROIDX
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] circuit.007:
You guys mentioned when removing carrier iq that something about wifi was in there? For those of you that removed it, does your wifi calling still work?
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] ImARaptor:
Did this^ post kill this thread? Also, do we also need to delete the .odex files asscoiated with the .apks, or are we good? Last, how are you basing how much RAM you have free from? The ___/1.62 GB free in the Task Manager? :) Sorry for all of the questions, answerer deserves my +1. lol
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] daijizai:
Carrier IQ components can be disabled without impact to wifi calling. Com.movial.ipprovider cannot.
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] nubbert:
Do I remove both the .apk and the .odex files?

For example, there is a MoreServices.apk and a MoreServices.odex.
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] martyzidek:
The wiki has a nice list to safely remove apps on the galaxy s 3. My battery life went up after removal and def more ram opened up. Also nice to have the extra space
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] asaqwert:
Sorry for the noob questions here, but here goes:

first, if i go ahead and move the files in question to another folder, on the sd card, is it as simple as moving them back to where they came from to "restore" or should i just make a Nandroid backup and restore using that? is there a big difference to the two? if i restore using Nandroid will all my settings and everything be exactly how it was when i made the backup, down to the smallest setting, or does it reset certain things to stock?

also, does root explorer let you see what anything does? is it simple to use?

i hate asking questions like these cuz i'm pretty damn proficient with computers but i'm just so damn new to android and how it works i don't want to booger anything up...

thanks
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] :
i see data/app but not system/app.
[HTC One S] Kermode:
The camera has several settings, like HDR or Close Up - but it also has a setting called "whiteboard" - which isn't described in the manual.

Anybody know what it does?
[HTC One S] el_smurfo:
Assume for taking photos of your office whiteboard.
[HTC One S] Kermode:
So no official docs on this?
[HTC One S] Behold_this:
A quick search of HTC.com would have revealed this:
[HTC One S] Kermode:
Silly me looking at the manual :)

Thanks!
[HTC One S] Kermode:
Actually i retract the thanks - I did search and nothing came up.
[HTC One S] Behold_this:
How do you think I found the info for you? Btw the search of HTC.com took 30 seconds. I was over estimating by merely saying "quick search" because I figured it would take a lazy, entitled person a little longer. I guess not everyone has enough common sense to perform an internet search, though. So, how 'bout you look at the link I posted in my first reply? Better yet, maybe I should act like a spoiled child too, and retract my help.:rolleyes:
[HD2 Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting and Genera] bluescan:
Hi everybody!

I have a HD2 with the "[March 15] [Sense 3.5] Energy™ SensationXL/Runnymede" ROM, on 15.42.50.11U_2.15.50.14 radio.

My problem is that the camera won't focus, and the images therefore becomes blurry. It seems to always be focused on close objects. Less than 30cm/1 ft.

I've tried to install the MIUI camera, but with same results.

All help is warmly welcomed! :)
[HD2 Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting and Genera] ansaar99:
camera lens scratches

Hi

I had the same/similar issue with my hd2. When trying to focus on any object the camera would attempt to focus (in/out) and then settle on out of focus. In my case, the close up images would not focus either.

Often you will find that the cover over the camera lens is scrached. This affects the cameras ability to focus.

You can use a tiny bit of toothpaste on a cotton ear bud, attach it to a cordless drill, and then buff the lens cover for about 5 minutes. This got rid of most of the scratches on my lens cover, resulting in perfect focus once again.
[Android General] DSR!:
GSH is a customizable script tool for use in android devices. Download and updates in the url on the pics xD!

http://code.google.com/p/gsh-bunny/

(pics time!)
[Android General] DSR!:
nobody test the tool? i need some feedback :D
[Galaxy S III Accessories] bmoreboy02:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1726785
[Galaxy S III Accessories] bmoreboy02:
Bump
[Galaxy S III Accessories] Wond3r:
Any comment on if the black rubber of the case catches lint going in and out of your pocket?
[Galaxy S III Accessories] boglwe:
None at all. The grip is more in the design than the properties if the material. Its not sticky; think rigid.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] twoashj:
do you use the kickstand often???
[Galaxy S III Accessories] bmoreboy02:
I use it when im in a restaurant and my son starts actin up i put cartoons on
[Galaxy S III Accessories] twoashj:
aww.. that's cute! haha but i don't have a son, so I won't need it then.. lol
[HTC Vivid, Raider, Velocity] Arkano22:
Good Night,

I know this may not go in here but I can't post where it should be still... Message restriction... so anyway.

I was going through the roms for the HTC Vivid and I got an eye on the Holics Rom, it looks really polished as for the features that are mentioned on the post.

One of the features I got my eye on was the PlayStation Certified change on the latest version.

Still don't know how this will work on the Vivid... do we get the PSN store or is it that we get the full driver to connect a ps3 controller.

Just wanted to know how this works a little better before hand.

Even so will be flashing this Rom soon.

Thanks
[HTC Vivid, Raider, Velocity] Ruki_Uki:
Bump...

I'm a VIVID HOLIC!!
[HTC Vivid, Raider, Velocity] xblaz3x:
from what i read around the net, there should be a remote play app. i don't see it =/ supposedly you're supposed to goto register device under remote play on your playstation and then hit the remote play icon on your phone and connect over wifi with a password. i don't see remote play anywheres on my holics rom. when i get home i'll look through the holics.zip to see if maybe there's an app around.
[HTC Vivid, Raider, Velocity] Ruki_Uki:
Sounds pretty sweet. Will be awaiting for your discoveries

I'm a VIVID HOLIC!!
[HTC Vivid, Raider, Velocity] chiikko561:
I was wondering about this too but when I installed the room the WiFi would not work so I uninstalled I need my WiFi
[HTC Vivid, Raider, Velocity] xblaz3x:
Sounds like a kernel problem. Are you s-offed?

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i'm thinking only the framework is out for now and that's what bananacakes did was just implement the frame work. i found a post on the htc one x forum (http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1711850) and it says only the framework for now. i found com.playstation.playstationcertified.xml in /system/etc/permissions and com.playstation.playstationcertified.jar in /system/framework. no apks. i'm really curious now so i think i'll download a one x rom and look around :p
[HTC Incredible S] naathaanb96:
hey guys ,

just starting this thread. what do you guys think is the most stable and good with battery life rom ? im on icecold but i need working camcorder and all that stuff. share your thoughts ? :)
[HTC Incredible S] poondog:
IMO, you can't beat Trinity Sensation XL in terms of good battery life and being stable. Everything I need is working.

I undervolted it and put it at 1.07ghz, and it was quick and lasted me ages. That was with the RCmix kernel

I just got bored of it lol :)
[HTC Incredible S] owendesira:
Actually you can :p...try Ice Cold Sandwich SoB 8.0.
[HTC Incredible S] poondog:
Lol I just flashed it last night... had troubles with music and dsp manager but it has been fixed :)

I have it undervolted and at 1.11ghz, see how it goes

Will update this in a few days

I love the smoothness of the rom :) Always had a thing for AOKP

Edit: Just had a hot reboot trying to undervolt too much :(
[HTC Incredible S] naathaanb96:
yeah i don't mind icecold i have that now. just its not that stable and still some things dont work like camcorder ! . everything is working in trinity ?
[HTC Incredible S] poondog:
Yep camcorder doesn't work, but I never use it

Everything I tried... I did not have anything that didn't work

Only problem is that sense 3.5 is ageing now lol

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Do you guys have problems with DSP manager also on icecold?
[HTC Incredible S] naathaanb96:
dsp manager didnt work at all with the google play music app. it worked abit with stock music app :) . think i might stay on it for now. i think camcorder works on playground but instagram crashes and i use it daily
[HTC Incredible S] poondog:
Yeah I like the features of AOKP, thats why I am on it :)

No hot reboots in the past 15 mins! Must have been too much UV
[HTC Incredible S] incrediblealex:
Try downloading some games from the play store and I'm thinking your phone will freeze although this may have been fixed I haven't used it in a while
[HTC Incredible S] poondog:
I just updated 14 apps today, all good :)
[HTC Incredible S] WILLI120:
I'm with Nik's Trinity. It works just awesome and flawless and has great battery life, too! Never had a more stable ROM.
[HTC Incredible S] eddierockwell:
I have force close in FIFA 12 with Nik's Trinity 5.0. Anyone else with this problem?
[HTC Incredible S] naathaanb96:
is it one off market ?
[HTC Incredible S] eddierockwell:
it's not from market. but this version works on other custom roms.
[HTC Incredible S] naathaanb96:
can you send me a link to it ? i wanna try it out im downloading trinity as we speak
[HTC Incredible S] jnsson:
I like Playground ICS: New Era but the problem I have is that when I want to use the music app then it reboot :(. Have anyone a solution?
[HTC Incredible S] owendesira:
Download another music app and delete the original music apk with Root Uninstaller if u hate extra icons ;)
[HTC Incredible S] jnsson:
But I like the Google Music app
[HTC Incredible S] naathaanb96:
What turned me away is that instagram caused reboot while processing photo

Sent from my HTC Incredible S running Nik_IncredibleS_TriNiTy_SensationXL V 5.0 Final By Nikhil007 a.k.a Nikhil Dhayatkar, using XDA Premium.
[HTC Incredible S] jnsson:
Ok, but I don't use Instagram. Have you tested the latest? 2012-05-15?
[HTC Incredible S] Nicogi:
i'm using nik trinity too and i think it's a great rom...till nik fix 8mpix cam bug on rebirth :D
[HTC Incredible S] jnsson:
Yes, that is a good rom if you like Sense witch I don't like
[HTC Incredible S] naathaanb96:
I haven't because I'm running sense Rom atm

Sent from my HTC Incredible S running Nik_IncredibleS_TriNiTy_SensationXL V 5.0 Final By Nikhil007 a.k.a Nikhil Dhayatkar, using XDA Premium.
[HTC Incredible S] funCrash93:
imho, Nik's Trinity is really awesome...very stable..(when it doesn't HotR. - but i guess it's about the region I am livind in...can not get the right radio I guess.( ....but besides that I really enjoyed a LOT Nik's ROMs...))

p.s. IceCold....a very sad bug - no MMS receiving.)
[HTC Incredible S] Nicogi:
well...then i suggest you cyanogenmod 7.1 (now 7.2 is released but i tested it only for couples of hours).really light rom,stable,easy and low battery usage
[HTC Incredible S] aluli95:
Nik'rom in general are really good bit the stablest one is the Trinity cause it's based on GB and there are only little bugs
[HTC Incredible S] prem2691:
Nik roms have good battery life also ice cold sandwich have better battery life
[HTC Incredible S] Cookie Ninja:
IMO , best battery life is on CM7.2 final. In sense ROMs, then I choose ARHD 2.2

Sent from my HTC Incredible S
[HTC Incredible S] poondog:
Current favourite rom is still ice cold 8.2

Battery is amazing!

Its smooth and quick too :)

Full of features as well
[HTC Incredible S] CyanideJack:
Where's the love for MIUI? Stable, good battery, looks great, feature rich! Win!
[HTC Incredible S] ayieo7:
using Stock ICS (Root) for 3 days...and battery life is awesome.... But having problem with multitouch when playing game...most of ICS rom i test having this issue...
[HTC Incredible S] miladio2:
i think we want ICS is the best rom, stable and fast.
[HTC Incredible S] sharkman3d:
We want ics is proberly best I've had. I'm on project x at the moment and considering going back to we want ics not for battery life but for general userbility
[HTC Incredible S] comco:
Android Revolution HD 3.0.0

H-BOOT 2.02.0002 S-OFF Blackrose

Radio - 3831.17.00.24_M
[HTC Incredible S] bboymiau:
i think Trinity Sensation XL is one of the best
[HTC Incredible S] umpa2:
The stock ruu rom is solid and has a great battery life.

bit plain but everything works which its meant too
[HTC Incredible S] Cookie Ninja:
ARHD 4ever. 'specially the ICS 3.0 version. Don't need blackrise hBoot to flash it. Take it from me!

Sent from my HTC Incredible S
[HTC Incredible S] compro01:
though battery life and performance suffer due to the stock kernel and attendant lack of voltage controls, limited clock levels, and no alternative governors.

*twiddles thumbs waiting for kernel sources*
[HTC Incredible S] eRadicant:
Most stable custom rom is ARHD, simply an optimised/tweaked stock rom
[HTC Incredible S] IncredibleSandwich:
I know that ARHD is well-know for its perfect stability. I still haven't tried it, though (not a fan of Sense 3.6, to be honest).

However, I've used Nik's Aura Rebirth (Sense 4.0A) for several weeks. It's overall a stable ROM: I had no FCs (excluding that issue with trying to make a photo while recording a video, but that's just because our hardware doesn't support that feature), no random reboots.

Now I'm a user of IceColdSandwich 8.2. For me everything works great so far, including camcorder. I don't experience any freezes when playing games or reboots. So, it actually is stable for me and I can enjoy AOSP simplicity along with a better battery life. What's the best in it for me is RAM usage. On Sense ROMs, there isn't always enough RAM for apps to run in the background so some of them are closed. I don't experience that with AOSP.. so I'm happy!
[HTC Incredible S] naathaanb96:
Pretty much summed it up mate! I'm on ice cold now with no issues :)
[HTC Incredible S] MA52:
Which is the most stable ICS ROM : Project X V2 , WE WANT ICS v4 by Nikhil007 or ARHD 3.0 ??

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or (VIVO)TSM UltimateKangBang Evolution 1.0
[HTC Incredible S] tanaynab:
y dont u try playground : ICS ?? .... its pretty stable! even the battery life is good!
[HTC Incredible S] MA52:
Thanks tanaynab, but I was looking for the best stable ICS Sense Rom..
[HTC Incredible S] tanaynab:
well sense u can try the rom by nikhil ! ... but u shud definitely give PLAYGROUND ICS a try! worth it! :good:
[HTC Incredible S] kuma0007:
WE WANT ICS v4 by Nikhil007

I tried almost all of the current IC sense 4 roms but I must admit I am getting the best all round performance with 'WE WANT ICS v4' ROM. Battery life is just amazing. I tried sticking with Ice cold sandwich AOKP and loved the clean look too but was disappointed by the camera (i use that a lot) and the awful battery stamina. I use endomondo occasionally (a battery sucking app) so good battery life was most important aspect for me. only compromise ...Sense3.6 I am using Apex launcher to set things right.
[HTC Incredible S] kuma0007:
we want ics v4 battery life

check this out . with still 36% remaining. I 'll admit I have been on lighter usage but connected all the time.
[HTC Incredible S] MA52:
saddle deferer

Thanks for sharing your review, will try this rom
[HTC Incredible S] vladabiber:
ARHD, no contest
[HTC Incredible S] Cookie Ninja:
I second. ARHD 4ever.

Sent from my HTC Incredible S
[HTC Incredible S] phonetech101:
Cool droid by far the best sense 4 rom i have used. Faster and smoother than anything else i have tried.

So far battery life is great im running a few widgets and playing music most of the time and seems to last for ages.

Give it ago :-)

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1776292
[HTC Incredible S] bottosac:
If you can live without sense MIUI is very stable and with good battery performance (2 days with normal use and always data enabled)
[HTC One X] 1The_Rock:
:confused:

I was able to Unlocked my Bootloaders but still no S-OFF

1.29 software lastest.

any help. ^_^
[HTC One X] muamers:
You cant get S-OFF yet ... just unlock bootloader ans thats all you need to flash custom ROMs (just flash a custom recoery like this one)
[HTC One X] xl VipeR lx:
S off is unavailable, if your bootloader is unlocked, you can still root or flash custom roms
[HTC One X] 1The_Rock:
Gracious , Well gonna give it a try... As i am having problem with my HOX. i.e

when i play games / listen music / watch gallery movie.. my HOX keeps getting restarted :crying: . I hope we got a good tutorial....

Thx pal. :victory:

editing... Now how do i get started... onces i download the Clockworkmod Touch Recovery img.

:confused:

after 2 hours of intensive reading and searching.. i was able to install custom rom.. with fastboot. Cheers

editing... i thought custom rom could fix my issue.

HOW COME my HOX keeps getting restarted while i play music / movie / games ???
[HTC One X] minhlc1956:
Someone had s-of, but still is private

I can not link because not writing posts for 10 posts
[HTC One X] 1The_Rock:
not helping much...

My HOX have been wiped out... i can only access to custom recovery.

How DO i enable USB Toggle so i can move custom rom on the SD CARD ?

As my HOX have been complete DEAD... ( As per me )