yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Galaxy S 4 Themes and Apps] Patrics83:
Yes, flash the zip, navigate through the aroma installer and wait until it's done 1 sec for pure ROM Cleaner users.

The app removing is done from recovery with other words.

I do recommend that you have a quick look at the guide in 3rd post.

There's also a video review in 1st post that you can have a look at ;)

Good luck!

Sent from my HTC One X
[Galaxy S 4 Themes and Apps] Patrics83:
Interesting... :)

Before ROM Cleaner:

Filesystem Size Used Available Use% Mounted on /dev/block/mmcblk0p16
2.7G 2.2G 431.9M 84% /system

Filesystem Size Used Available Use% Mounted on /dev/block/mmcblk0p29
9.7G 1.2G 8.5G 13% /data

After ROM Cleaner:

Filesystem Size Used Available Use% Mounted on /dev/block/mmcblk0p16
2.7G 1.4G 1.2G 53% /system

Filesystem Size Used Available Use% Mounted on /dev/block/mmcblk0p29
9.7G 1.1G 8.6G 11% /data

Sent from my HTC One X
[Galaxy S 4 Themes and Apps] MarckX:
OMG this is what I call cleaning BIG time! :cool:

Seems this could be the first Rom to hit the 1Gb cleaning barrier. So I dare all of you to break that one (with a working Rom that is). Would be a nice one for the portal :cool:
[Galaxy S 4 Themes and Apps] Patrics83:
Your welcome!

Sent from my HTC One
[Galaxy S 4 Themes and Apps] Acer4605:
weird thing is happening I had the same FC again and even after wiping dalvik the problem persisted going back to a clean install and try the script from silent and see how that goes
[Galaxy S 4 Themes and Apps] Patrics83:
Please Google the FC message, something is telling me that there is a reason why this happens which isn't related to removed apps.

I just can't remember what it was...

BTW, you flashed this before first boot right? ( wipe in recovery, flash ROM, flash ROM Cleaner, first boot)

Sent from my HTC One
[Galaxy S 4 Themes and Apps] Acer4605:
this is the logfile will do
[Galaxy S 4 Themes and Apps] Acer4605:
the solution to the error message is this

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1196021
[Galaxy S 4 Themes and Apps] Patrics83:
Oh yeah, corrupted contact database.

I hope it will solve the issue even for you. :)

Sent from my HTC One
[Galaxy S 4 Themes and Apps] Acer4605:
what do you think of these figures

Total amount of MB removed from /system:

841

Total amount of MB removed from /data:

9

Total amount of MB removed:

850

Removed APKs:

239

Removed files:

517

I think I have to see if it's possibleto adapt the user file a bit more since there are still a couple of sammy apps that where not deleted
[Galaxy S 4 Themes and Apps] S1LENT_:
What ROM are you using that has these "special" Samsung apps which are not in my list.

Take off a couple of hashes from Voice Recorder, Phase Beam, Easy Launcher and the AllShares if you want to go further.

But saving that, I think there are only the Phone, SMS and Gallery app left to debloat.

But then you would just be left with a launcher :silly:
[Galaxy S 4 Themes and Apps] Acer4605:
I'm using echoe V12 rom based on samsung kitkat leaked version NA5 (which is all in the signature :) )

the weird part is that dispite the fact that flipboard is selected to be removed it didn't got removed

splanner was not removed but it was deselected by me

story album is still there while it should have been removed by the script

google earth was not removed either

perhaps [MENTION=2374587]Patrics83[/MENTION] knows why these are not removed?
[Galaxy S 4 Themes and Apps] Patrics83:
They have probably a different name or have been updated via Google Play.

One thing is for sure, ROMCleaner program never fails ;)

If you go to ../ROMCleaner/Logs and open ROMCleaner_AROMA.log you will see all apps in your device before and after the cleaning. Maybe that will help you to hunt down some Sammy bloat :D

Sent from my HTC One
[Galaxy S 4 Themes and Apps] Acer4605:
thanks and I know your Romcleaner does a terrific job just want to finetune it so that you are aware of this to
[Galaxy S 4 Themes and Apps] S1LENT_:
I second that!!
[Galaxy S 4 Themes and Apps] oluwaponmile:
I must say many thanks to [MENTION=2374587]Patrics83[/MENTION] for the wonderful work you've done here and considering the fact that you don't even own most of the devices you're supporting. Well done mate:good:

I have been using your script since the very first time of S3 and I can never fault it in anyway. What a way to debloat in seconds and have some apps restore at the same time. I always have my titanium backup application ( /Firstboot/data/app) restored after flashing a clean rom.

Attached here is my RomCleaner_user.txt. I have added more to your standard list, e.g. voice data, Knox stuff and many more.

Just a bit for advice for anyone that one to use my custom text file, I have customise to my usage and you should hash-out or remove any hash from the list to suit your purpose. It is also KitKat ready:)
[Galaxy S 4 Themes and Apps] Patrics83:
Thanks a lot mate!

Developing without the device isn't really easy but thanks to all helpful users we have managed to get a pretty good script ;)

I just had a quick look at your txt and it looks good except for some missing " " here and there.

Compare my edited version with yours and you will see what I mean ;)

I have also converted all TABs to white spaces (our version had TABs as well but have been corrected now...)

BTW I'm very happy to see that you guys are sharing your experiences and your own ROMCleaner_user.txts.
[Galaxy S 4 Themes and Apps] oluwaponmile:
Thanks mate...and again well done. Please always let me know if you think I could help in any way. I have both the S3 and S4 and I am happy assisting in any way I could..

And thanks for the edited version, my version is rough as I have been updating it on the go (even before RC 2.1 came out) and have not really have time to tidy it up.....but you've done it:cyclops: :good:

What else can I say? just genius you're
[Galaxy S 4 Themes and Apps] S1LENT_:
Great I can add even more to my list now! Had a few things which I had missed out.

Thank you, good work
[Galaxy S 4 Themes and Apps] oluwaponmile:
Nice, all thanks to Patrics83 who made this possible...

It stops the need to be requesting for slim roms on Rom threads when we can customise it to our satisfaction...using this amazing scripts....and it gets better
[Galaxy S 4 Themes and Apps] 10neke:
Happy Phone

Patrick, Thank you again. I just rewrote my personal script based on your provided one and BANG, a lean and mean phone.(yet again)

It's getting better by the minute. :laugh
[Galaxy S 4 Themes and Apps] oluwaponmile:
Google has now renamed "Earth" to "GoogleEarth". Remember to add that if you want it removed.

I would usually not rename Earth to GoogleEarth as the name can revert in subsequent base, better to have both entries.....
[Galaxy S 4 Themes and Apps] Acer4605:
what can be the reason that I get a FC on com.sec.android.sview.cover

[edit] [MENTION=2374587]Patrics83[/MENTION] can it be that it's because I deleted to many fonts that sview cover gets a FC?

[edit 2]

[MENTION=2374587]Patrics83[/MENTION]

parently this is part of the SviewCoverService.apk can this safely be removed?
[Galaxy S 4 Themes and Apps] KenHua:
Thanks Patrick for this wonderful cleaner. It is the best solution for me. May I suggest you update the first page with your latest and greatest so that your faithful followers can see your great work right away upon visiting your thread. Thanks much much :)
[Galaxy S 4 Themes and Apps] MarckX:
Update Downloadpage To Version 2.1

Oops... my bad! :o Thanks for reminding. Although the links were already directing you to the latest updates, the texts should have been updated!

Well now, the download post has been updated now to version 2.1 and the changelog has been added.

Only thing to left to say now: Enjoy and leave from time to time some feedback. We really appreciate that! :good::D
[Galaxy S 4 Themes and Apps] Acer4605:
backup restore

The script as such is working correctly however I have one issue when restoring data

I do a backup of all my settings one of my favorite items of the cleaner, despite the fact that it's restoring without any problem all the settings that I selected, such as email account settings and stuff, the only thing it refuses to restore correctly is my wifi keys

any Idea on how to solve this,

I see in the wpa_supplicant.conf that the settings are there before I back it up.after restoring it I have to reenter my password in order to get connected to my wifi again

latest logfile is attached
[Galaxy S 4 Themes and Apps] Mack_75:
[MENTION=240492]patric[/MENTION]s: i would like to create my own ROMCleaner_user.txt and got a question: does it matter where apps are located for remove or how can i add the path for user apps located in data/app? I think general target is system/app.
[Galaxy S 4 Themes and Apps] Acer4605:
if you have specific apps that you want to remove which are resident in data/app/ you best add the complete path to be certain

also make sure you have a backup before you start
[Galaxy S 4 Themes and Apps] Patrics83:
Hmm, I will look into this.

BTW are you haven more then one user account on your device?

Hi, ROM Cleaner is using a special program that reads from your txt file.

If you for example add: Adobe.apk

It will search in /data/app, /system/app, /system/priv-app and if the apk is found delete it.

If you wish to specify the path, here's an example: "/system/app/Adobe.apk"

If you wish to remove ringtones for example you must always specify the full path to the file.

It's also possible to use wildcards, that is very useful when it comes to remove apps in /system or /data.

Instead of adding two lines:

com.android.app-1.apk

com.android.app-2.apk

You can simply do this:

com.android.app-*.apk

It also doesn't matter in what order you add apk names in your ROMCleaner_user.txt, just make sure you think about upper/lowercase when adding your lines.

You also don't have to think about *.odex files because those will be removed as well.

So if ROM Cleaner have found "/system/app/Adobe.apk" it will also remove "/system/app/Adobe.odex" :thumbup:

Good luck!

Sent from my HTC One
[Galaxy S 4 Themes and Apps] Acer4605:
main account is google account and I have a samsung account active aswell
[Galaxy S 4 Themes and Apps] Mack_75:
Thanks for the detailed response, which I'll try that.

greez Mack
[Galaxy S 4 Themes and Apps] Patrics83:
Is it possible that WiFi keys are stored in Samsung accounts?

Or have you already checked if your keys are in the WiFi.tar?

Sent from my HTC One
[Galaxy S 4 Themes and Apps] Acer4605:
I see a key in the wpa suppliant conf which is incrypted

where can I find the wifi tar?
[Galaxy S 4 Themes and Apps] Patrics83:
../ROMCleaner/Backup/WiFi_Backup.tar

The file inside shouldn't be encrypted. Plain text with SSIDs and passwords

Sent from my HTC One
[Galaxy S 4 Themes and Apps] Acer4605:
psk is incrypted in that file
[Galaxy S 4 Themes and Apps] Patrics83:
Can you please send me the tar file via PM?

I might see your SSIDs and passwords but they are only useful too me if I'm in your neighborhood :p

Sent from my HTC One
[Galaxy S 4 Themes and Apps] Acer4605:
pm send
[Galaxy S 4 Themes and Apps] Acer4605:
where you able to find anything?
[Galaxy S 4 Themes and Apps] devilsdouble:
I am having a problem. I flashed latest 2.1 and since then there's no sound alert (the tick tick sound) when I increase or decrease volume by pressing volume up/down button, also there's no boot sound. I guess it has done on purpose? If so how can I revert back those two things, I don't like the way it is now. I didn't take a backup usually, as I thought it'd remove unnecessary applications only but not mess with system files!
[Galaxy S 4 Themes and Apps] S1LENT_:
Scroll all the way down to your ROMCleaner_user.txt, you will see

/system/audio/ui/TW_VolumeControl.ogg and similar lines.

Take off the # from the files and reflash your ROM and then reflash ROMCleaner.

You should have your desired sounds back.
[Galaxy S 4 Themes and Apps] devilsdouble:
Okay, but I really don't wanna re-flash. Will it be really a problem if I ask you to upload the audio folder of stock ROM?
[Galaxy S 4 Themes and Apps] oluwaponmile:
Then look for the .ogg files from your rom.zip file, extract then and put them back in the correct directory and grant them correct permissions and you're good too go.
[Galaxy S 4 Themes and Apps] S1LENT_:
You can reflash no-wipe also, if pushing these files to /system/audio/ui doesn't work.

Here you go my man -

(Also take a look at my signature if you want to make your phone naked)
[Galaxy S 4 Themes and Apps] devilsdouble:
Thanks a lot mate. Both sounds are working :)
[Galaxy S 4 Themes and Apps] aeroman:
Hello,

works RomCleaner with an Gpad (V500) with Kitkat Rom, or need first the Script an Edit & Modify?

Regards
[Galaxy S 4 Themes and Apps] Patrics83:
No idea really.

Only one way to find out ;)

Sent from my HTC One
[Galaxy S 4 Themes and Apps] aeroman:
ok i undertand :), i'll try later and report u...

if works, you can open new thread in Gpad Area. ;)

Regards
[Galaxy S 4 Themes and Apps] aeroman:
sry for late report, yesterday was just a little busy. :)

I can confirm that works RomCleaner v2.1 with (LG) Gpad V500 very well. :good:

had to adjust only User File and add there all the Rom specific apps and could flash without problems. ;)

Only one thing must be fix for that device (Display)... the Bootlogo / with Blue screen & Text (RomCleaner) on Start

must adapted to the left/right edges. :victory:

Everything else is as I said without any problems so far.

Best Regards
[Galaxy S 4 Themes and Apps] Patrics83:
Cool!

Please make a log collection and I will have a look.
[Galaxy S 4 Themes and Apps] aeroman:
i restored my older backups and run RomCleaner now again.

(I deleted the older logs before, why there was no problems) :)

now i create new Logs with RomCleaner for u, see plz in attached zip,

there you found all the logs from RomCleaner & my last run (deleted ~Apps). ;)

Hope that helps you. ;)

Best Regards
[Galaxy S 4 Themes and Apps] S1LENT_:
Hello everyone!

I9500/05 has gone KitKat and I believe ROMCleaner should too.

Just want to drop the most aggressive script ROMCleaner_user.txt yet and this will reduce 1.3GB from a stock ROM.

All sync and share features left intact. As well as no single FC in the settings app. Be wary its made after my taste and should leave your phone debloated to the bone. :angel:

Greetings Patrick, Marck and all RC fans!
[Galaxy S 4 Themes and Apps] KenHua:
I'm really impressed by your list. Thanks for sharing. I tried it on my ROM (i9505 GE KK) but lost the Chinese language font. I removed these two folders but didn't help.

#"/system/tts/lang_SMT"

#"/system/tts/lang_SVOXP"

May I ask where else should I look? Your help would be very much appreciated.

Cheers,
[Galaxy S 4 Themes and Apps] S1LENT_:
You needn't remove SMT and SVOXP, they are language libs for S-Voice (unless you are using it)

Scroll down to the end, I've made a section called fonts.

"/system/fonts/SamsungThai.ttf"

"/system/fonts/SamsungKoreanBrowser.ttf"

"/system/fonts/SamsungKoreanBrowser-Bold.ttf"

"/system/fonts/SamsungKorean.ttf"

"/system/fonts/SamsungKorean-Bold.ttf"

Any of these belong to the Chinese language? :eek:
[Galaxy S 4 Themes and Apps] KenHua:
They don't sound Chinese but Korean do use Chinese characters. Will try it when get a chance. Thanks,
[Galaxy S 4 Themes and Apps] mjaquino1989:
I dont know what happen but when I run this it broke my wifi luckily I made a nandroid backup.

Edit::(done 2 times still wifi never power on.
[Galaxy S 4 Themes and Apps] Patrics83:
If you don't know, then how should we know? ;)

1) Did you modify the ROMCleaner_user.txt?

2) (If yes on Q1) Have you tried ROMCleaner with default ROMCleaner.txt?

3) Have you checked with the ROM developer if there might be another reason for broken wifi?
[Galaxy S 4 Themes and Apps] John_wba:
Anybody want to be a hero and upload a user.txt that deleted all useless things/ringtones/languages/fonts/random files... BUT keep the accuweather widget and libs? On TW KK 4.4.2, every time I make a script and comment out the widget with a # it will still delete :(
[Galaxy S 4 Themes and Apps] Patrics83:
Then you did something wrong mate. If you have created a txt called "ROMCleaner_user.txt" and copied it to your /../ROMCleaner folder then it will read from it.

My guess is that you either named the txt wrong or copied the txt to wrong directory.

It's better if you tell me what you have done and we will see what went wrong. ;)
[Galaxy S 4 Themes and Apps] John_wba:
you just told me my mistake already lol, thanks or the quick reply, it should work now :)
[Galaxy S 4 Themes and Apps] Patrics83:
No problems! :)

Sent from my HTC One
[Galaxy S 4 Themes and Apps] edsoedso:
[MENTION=2374587]Patrics83[/MENTION]: There is any version of the rom cleaner that can be used on SG Table3 10.1 3G? Thank you!
[Galaxy S 4 Themes and Apps] Patrics83:
My script is based on aroma and that's the problem...

TAB 3 10.1 is x86 = peace of $hit :P

I regret that I bought this TAB.

BTW, I have a batch file that can execute ROM Cleaner, if you want to give it a try.

Sent from my HTC One
[Galaxy S 4 Themes and Apps] edsoedso:
Thank you very much! Can you give me a link?
[Galaxy S 4 Themes and Apps] Patrics83:
You have a PM

Sent from my HTC One
[Galaxy S 4 Themes and Apps] emd2009:
Can I install this on the T-Mobile s4?
[Galaxy S 4 Themes and Apps] Patrics83:
Yes! ;)

T-Mobile bloat will not be removed by default.

Skickat från min GT-P5210
[Galaxy S 4 Themes and Apps] :
Thank you for this great script. I have a question, does this script affect the data/wifi connection? I ask this becourse i have the idea that after using ROMCleaner my Whatsapp messages and emails are delivered after i turn on the screen of my phone or whit a delay.
[Galaxy S 4 Themes and Apps] Patrics83:
It shouldn't!

Either something is removed that are causing this.

Or there's a power saving option that you might want to disable. Have a look in settings.

Please let us know how it goes :)

Sent from my HTC One
[Galaxy S 4 Themes and Apps] trivjednom:
help

It can not be downloaded?
[Galaxy S 4 Themes and Apps] ice.modding:
Links down

ice tapatalk
[Galaxy S 4 Themes and Apps] Patrics83:
The server has crashed or [MENTION=2632943]Whiskey103[/MENTION] spilled Heineken over it again...

Hopefully it will be back up asap!

Sent from my HTC One
[Galaxy S 4 Themes and Apps] Patrics83:
Links should be working again!

Sent from my HTC One
[Galaxy S 4 Themes and Apps] ice.modding:
yap... working, thanks, nice job dude! :D
[Galaxy S 4 Themes and Apps] asifsajjad786:
[Q]. Can it be used with TWRP?

I want to know whether it can also be flashed by TWRP?

If yes, then any specific instruction?

Secondly, I am using 4.4.2 Stock Rom. Would it be suitable without clean wipe?

I will be waiting :)
[Galaxy S 4 Themes and Apps] Patrics83:
Read post 1-3 in this thread.

Before flashing ROM Cleaner make a backup in recovery.

Sent from my HTC One
[Galaxy S 4 Themes and Apps] asifsajjad786:
Link Not Working :(

Download Link is not working :(

Can anyone please check ???

Thanks
[Galaxy S 4 Themes and Apps] MarckX:
Links are working fine here. Give it another try, and please let us know if it's ok again.
[Galaxy S 4 Themes and Apps] asifsajjad786:
Nope its still not working :(

Screenshot Attached ...
[Galaxy S 4 Themes and Apps] Patrics83:
Links are working just fine.

Clear your cache

Sent from my HTC One
[Galaxy S 4 Themes and Apps] asifsajjad786:
My bad ...

Yes, it was some cache's issue...

Solved :)
[Galaxy S 4 Themes and Apps] asifsajjad786:
Playstore not Working...

Sorry to disturb you guys again...

I have tried the cleaner and hats off its awesome... I got 445 MBs off from my bloatware crap.

But there is one thing... My playstore is not wotking.

I have cleaned the data and cache of playstore but its not signing in and showing any result.

Files regarding the issue and log from Script has been attached too.

Will appreciate any help it this regard..

It is always asking for my google account and selecting it does nothing :/

Thanks
[Galaxy S 4 Themes and Apps] Patrics83:
In the ROMCleaner_user.txt you have

com.google.android.gm*.apk

This is probably in the default txt as well.

That line will remove Gmail app but also Google play services.

com.google.android.gms.apk.

To fix this, edit your user.txt and comment out "#com.google.android.gm*.apk"

Or change the line a bit so it only will remove the gmail app.

"com.google.android.gm-*.apk"

Then just re flash the ROM without wiping data and then flash ROM Cleaner again.

Now Google play should work!

Let me know how it goes :)

Sent from my HTC One
[Galaxy S 4 Themes and Apps] schutzs:
I was flashing custom roms trying to get rid of the crap the s4 comes with! I'll give this a shot when I get back home, hope I don't get any post-cleaning issues as I'm really new to this kind of stuff hehe.

Thanks patric and the team behind this!
[Galaxy S 4 Themes and Apps] street_android:
Hi, i have just installed Rom Cleaner and i did a back up of my files. I want to ask a stupid question now. How do i enter again in rom cleaner to remove bloatware. Do i have to reinstall it from the Philz touch recovery everytime i want to enter in the application? The application is not installed anywhere. Do i have to enter again in recovery mod and choose install zip from my external sd card everytime i want to enter the application? Thanks in advance.
[Galaxy S 4 Themes and Apps] malybru:
Hi,

Yes , you have to go into recovery every time you want to use it.

:)
[Galaxy S 4 Themes and Apps] street_android:
According to this post do i have to manually remove any files? I am on a stock kit kat rom. I did a wipe partition and dalvik cache before performing the rom clean installation txt file. Thanks in advance.
[Galaxy S 4 Themes and Apps] el7145:
Anyone know if this would work for the galaxy s5?

Thanks
[Galaxy S 4 Themes and Apps] Patrics83:
ROM Cleaner will handle everything. No need to wipe or remove anything manually or within recovery.

No idea, but I'm pretty sure that you will make a backup in recovery and give it a try.

Sent from my HTC One (m8)
[Galaxy S 4 Themes and Apps] hxkh003:
really handy :good:
[Galaxy S 4 Themes and Apps] zzzijo:
Very nice :cowboy:
[Galaxy S 4 Themes and Apps] Patrics83:
Have anyone tried this on the S5 yet?
[Galaxy S 4 Themes and Apps] chuson1220:
I would like to add some extra bloatwares on the list but I'm a little confuse, need some advice.

For example, one of the apps that I want to delete is Rogers App Zone. I searched in Root Explorer, other than the RogersAppZone_v1.0.20.2.apk under the app folder; there are also thousands of related data file, and some more related apk file in system/csc/ folder. Do I have to add every single one of those file on your script in order to delete this program? Or simply just RogersAppZone_v1.0.20.2.apk will be good enough? :confused:
[Galaxy S 4 Themes and Apps] Gloris:
Huge thanks for this. been using it on my non-rooted stock uk h3g (NC5) firmware (deodoxed) to remove bloatware and it's worked a treat. battery life a little better with all the cloud sync etc removed, and using this method to customize the system i don't have to root and lose the ability to use apps like sky go and 4od.

bit confused about the secondboot folder though. I understand that we can add mods in there? but what sort of things are we talking about? is that for theme mods and stuff, and if so, what is the difference between using this and just flashing mods directly through recovery?
[Galaxy S 4 Themes and Apps] riredale:
Works for HTC Evo?

Hi, Newbie posting here for the first time. Our family has multiple Evo 4G (Sprint) phones. Yeah, I know, they are dinosaurs, but they still work. Just curious if this technique could clean out the bloatware on this phone to gain more memory. Non-rooted, running Gingerbread.

Again, I'm a newbie and I've looked through multiple pages here. Could you direct me to the download and the instructions I would need for these older phones?

Thanks--

Riredale
[Galaxy S 4 Themes and Apps] jthrasher47:
Wrong thread.... You need root and simply install titanium backup one you root and remove whatever you want.... But Youll get more help in your own phones forum