yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Galaxy S 4 General] andr01d3:
I don't have any app with that apk name.

Attached you may find the icon of the app I want to remove. But I'm starting to think that it's part of Google Plus...

Enviado desde mi GT-I9505 mediante Tapatalk
[Galaxy S 4 General] fAiLOfax:
Sorry, I dont have this icon in my stock MJ5 ROM. :(
[Galaxy S 4 General] Patrics83:
Yes that's correct ;)

Attached png comes from Google+
[Galaxy S 4 General] metinrecepi:
I removed tons of unneeded apps and folders.

I really like this guide.

I have just one question/issue: I used to have my Dropbox photos in the Gallery app, I don't know what I removed so I don't see them there anymore.
[Galaxy S 4 General] KenHua:
I got here via your link at the Echoe ROM thread. I didn't think much about it as I thought it was one of those one-pager thingy that I must have seen it somewhere before. I was so wrong! I'm embarrassed. I have to tell you that I am hugely impressed by the meticulous work you have done. But most importantly is the extra effort you put in to compile, document and explain everything you do as well as helping those who are in doubt. Echoe ROM is the best ROM (slimmest and runs smoothly) to me. The effort you put to share your knowledge selflessly is very much appreciated. All the Best...
[Galaxy S 4 General] fAiLOfax:
Hmm, I not using Dropbox. I think you must sync the Dropbox and you can try to reboot so that the Gallery sync the linked photos too!? :confused:
[Galaxy S 4 General] fAiLOfax:
Thank you for the nice words! :good:

Yes, there was much work to make the list as accurate as possible, but only one can be really sure that you delete the right apps / folders!

Still a lot of fun and thanks again! :laugh:
[Galaxy S 4 General] cdzo72:
Correct... Both Dropbox apks must be present and the account syncing for them to be in the gallery
[Galaxy S 4 General] fAiLOfax:
So I helped you and everything works now!? :D
[Galaxy S 4 General] Mickfoxx:
Great job #fAiLOfax, congratulations guide!
[Galaxy S 4 General] fAiLOfax:
Thanx mate! ;)
[Galaxy S 4 General] yy1155:
I have a 9500, did not see you this useful
[Galaxy S 4 General] fAiLOfax:
Huh? What´s that?

Look in your phone if some cr*p I described is in there and delete it. :silly:

The Bloatware list is for I9505 as you can read...
[Galaxy S 4 General] adl:
Hey there!

I am trying to get the google backup and restore thing working. The one which restores apps after a wipe and flashing a ROM.

I put the "GoogleBackupTransport.apk" back and tried flashing, but it isn´t working. Any idea what other apk might be also relevant for that?

Thanks in advance!
[Galaxy S 4 General] cdzo72:
The Google backup confirm.apk o think is what it's called but I'm pretty sure the only thing that will trigger the process is a factory reset and of course you having given Google backup permissions to sync the apps
[Galaxy S 4 General] yy1155:
I try in my i9500 which can be removed.

Thank you for sharing!
[Galaxy S 4 General] Idol400:
Thanx :good:
[Galaxy S 4 General] rejanmanis:
hi ... i remove some of the file, not all the file in the list.

i got a problem with my wifi, i have to enter the password everytime i want to connect to the same wifi router.

what file should be restored ? is there any file related ti my wifi ?
[Galaxy S 4 General] fAiLOfax:
Hi mate, I deleted all of them except Velvet.apk and my WiFi is just fine.

I read elsewhere of that problem, it´s depending on flashing behavior!

Take a look in my ROM Flashing guide, that might be helpful. ;)

Here you go: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=46399517#post46399517
[Galaxy S 4 General] Takedaz:
Thank you

Thank you. It was very usefull. apreciate it.
[Galaxy S 4 General] rejanmanis:
yeah i think so , i just flash framework mod, and it start with the wifi problem, sorry my bad :cowboy:
[Galaxy S 4 General] fAiLOfax:
Hit the THANX Button mate! ;)
[Galaxy S 4 General] fAiLOfax:
Hit the THANX Button mate! :laugh:
[Galaxy S 4 General] rejanmanis:
Yes I did :cowboy:
[Galaxy S 4 General] 10neke:
RomCleaner

Do NOT give up and do not despair

People there is already a script..............ROM CLEANER just add to the script what you would like to delete from the list given here.

Read the thread.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2348256

Works Wonders.Love it. :laugh:
[Galaxy S 4 General] fAiLOfax:
Advertising you do please elsewhere! :p

It will come a script without having to flash custom recovery here (need some help)! ;)

Thanks for paying attention! :cool:
[Galaxy S 4 General] 10neke:
Sorry, did not mean to violate the rules.
[Galaxy S 4 General] fAiLOfax:
No Problem mate! ;)

Everyone who uses the search function, knows the Tool...
[Galaxy S 4 General] 10neke:
You might be right but reading threads here at XDA made me aware people don't read/search and ask the same questions over and over again.

BUT, lesson learned..........keep it up

Have a good weekend
[Galaxy S 4 General] BrunoSlivar:
Can i erase this after root?

Chaton, chrome, earth, email, flipboard, g+ photos, google, google+, group play, hangouts, knox, optical reader, play magazines, s translator, s voice, samsung aps/wallet/link/hub, story album and trip advisor
[Galaxy S 4 General] cdzo72:
You can uninstall all of that and about 80 more
[Galaxy S 4 General] BrunoSlivar:
I just need uninstali this. I do that with titanium?
[Galaxy S 4 General] cdzo72:
Yes or with any other root uninstaller
[Galaxy S 4 General] fAiLOfax:
You must have root and I recommend ROOT EXPLORER to just delete the apps in System/app. After That you should use SD-Maid App to clean remainings I could not list in the Bloatware-List.

Read the OP. :cyclops:
[Galaxy S 4 General] WRXRB320:
Can't uninstall anything because file system is read only....help? I'm rooted on stock 4.3
[Galaxy S 4 General] ranger4740:
Goto settings on file manager and select rw for system or root privileges.
[Galaxy S 4 General] WRXRB320:
Thanks, did that and it worked...removed knox in system/app folder.....but now i am having trouble removing knox in data/data folder, saying files can not be deleted
[Galaxy S 4 General] fAiLOfax:
The /data/date folder is always read/write enable!

Seems that your system is not right configured.

Try to "fix permissions" from custom recovery" and try again! ;)
[Galaxy S 4 General] WRXRB320:
I don't see anything with "fix permissions" in recovery, i'm using philz touch
[Galaxy S 4 General] fAiLOfax:
Not even in the advanced menu? :p
[Galaxy S 4 General] Lumsdoni:
Fix perms seems to be missing from all the latest Cwm recoveries
[Galaxy S 4 General] XIIICaesar:
Thanks so much for this. I pressed the Thanks for you too. Very helpful list of bloatware to remove.
[Galaxy S 4 General] sonasam300:
Hey guys gals. I'm on a rooted sgs3 4.3 and was wondering if this list could be used on my phone? I know this is for a s4 but they shouldn't be that different.thanks in advance.
[Galaxy S 4 General] fAiLOfax:
I think it should work. Make Backup before! ;)
[Galaxy S 4 General] jj03:
Is there root for a uk gs4 on MK9? Love to get rid of all the **** samsung have thrown on it.
[Galaxy S 4 General] timberwolf60:
Try kingo root 1.1.7 which not affect the flash counter but I do not know whether it trip the knox counter because my i9505 already knox=0x1. CF auto root will trip the knox counter. Goid luck.
[Galaxy S 4 General] matrixzone:
Looks good will try
[Galaxy S 4 General] Steevo86:
Is there any way to do this from my PC?
[Galaxy S 4 General] jcespi2005:
Sure you can trough ADB but you must take care of Mount/unmount tasks to allow the shell to move or delete operations... Root Explorer do this tasks for you ;)

Enviado desde mi GT-I9505 mediante Tapatalk
[Galaxy S 4 General] wolper13:
Hi!

I have accidentally deleted my calendar using titanium. can somebody upload just the calendar file?

thanks!
[Galaxy S 4 General] cdzo72:
Why not extract it from your ROM?
[Galaxy S 4 General] wolper13:
Cause I'm using a stock samsung rom only rooted. I have updated Over the air. I know i could download a firmware and extract the file from there, but i just need the calendar file and don't want to download the entire rom just to get the file
[Galaxy S 4 General] cdzo72:
Still not much help we can give since you don't even tell us what ROM you're running. .. which is expected from someone that didn't even backup his files before he started playing
[Galaxy S 4 General] wolper13:
I'm using samsung 4.3 ML2 stock rom. I can have any calendar.apk files from sammy 4.3 rom cause they are all the same.

BTW: I also need the .odex file together with the .apk file.

thanks!
[Galaxy S 4 General] Acer4605:
question can the SviewCoverService.apk be deleted from the phone? or is it whise to keep it

secondly which fonts does it need in order to function correctly since I got after deleting fonts a fc on sec.com.android.sview.cover
[Galaxy S 4 General] simonbigwave:
i did a quick search and read OP but couldn't find exact: i assume its ok to remove, but wanted to double check , can i remove/freeze -"Enterprise Sim Pin Service " and "Enterprise VPN Services" from new leaked 4.4 Kitkat test firmware (FNA5) ? (btw just curious, anyone know/tried what is enterprise sim pin do, exactly?) tia
[Galaxy S 4 General] paco9432:
system cleanup

found this app that could help

play google com/store/apps/details?id=com.SystemCleanup.Inteks.org&hl=en
[Galaxy S 4 General] kenshiroSG24:
?

Why not just use stock android instead of debloating so much? Stock android would be cleaner from the base up isnt it?
[Galaxy S 4 General] :
Addition

I have made a new idea on removing bloatwares. The idea is that the user can select the apps that are to be deleted in aroma. I have already made a project regarding this but only for my device. You can port it to your device and maybe share this with everyone.

Link to my thread: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2632355

With some changes, it will work great and our community can develop!!
[Galaxy S 4 General] wolper13:
Hi!

What are the files needed for the phone to connect to the PC? my phone suddenly can't be detected on my PC. drivers are ok and MTP application on the phone is still there. maybe i have deleted something that the MTP needed. anyone have idea?

thanks!
[Galaxy S 4 General] cdzo72:
Don't be lazy... re flash your ROM or do the SMART thing and freeze apps in Titanium... once you see you don't need them then you can un install or delete them
[Galaxy S 4 General] S1LENT_:
Hello

Your list has been very useful for editing my personal debloater list.

If someone could explain to me the purpose of the following files and folders and whether it's safe to remove them too -

System/app/mcRegistry

System/app/minimode-res.apk

Thank you.

Sent from my GT-I9500
[Galaxy S 4 General] lobo_fer:
hello sorry, all files must be deleted playlists with root explorer?
[Galaxy S 4 General] dongfangri:
Would you please make a bloatware list for kitkat?

Thanks in advance.
[Galaxy S 4 General] cdzo72:
As soon as there's an official release I'm sure there will be some changes but for the most part its pretty much all the same
[Galaxy S 4 General] Mureren:
I would like to say So many times thanks for this list :)
[Galaxy S 4 General] tempdroid:
There's an official 4.4.2 update available for german i9505...
[Galaxy S 4 General] nonyhaha:
Is there a version of this script for official 4.4.2 also?
[Galaxy S 4 General] pROAddicts:
Hi! Do you have an app that does the de-bloating of our S4 i9505 international?

Btw, thanks a lot for the list!
[Galaxy S 4 General] cdzo72:
Why do you guys need a script? Just delete the files from the ROM zip
[Galaxy S 4 General] Patrics83:
Maybe because a script will do the job in 2 seconds ;)

And it's always nice to have a untouched ROM.zip on your sdcard in case something goes wrong...

Just my 2 cents

Sent from my HTC One
[Galaxy S 4 General] finnince:
Thanks! I really want to delete everything I don't need....
[Galaxy S 4 General] asia559571:
i9500 kitkat

Will You be making a list for 4.4.2 versions:highfive:Thanks and Kind Regards!
[Galaxy S 4 General] andr01d3:
Please, can someone tell me wich APK is needed to the wifi sharing feature to work??

I think I have removed it :(
[Galaxy S 4 General] cdzo72:
Which type of WiFi sharing... one thing is Kies for which you need that apk and another is direct connect for which you need those...

I'd suggest you flash your ROM again and them start by freezing apps before uninstalling
[Galaxy S 4 General] fAiLOfax:
Hi. I think its not really necessary.

I found a view new apps e.g. "google drive" and 1-3 samsung crap apps and some apps are moved to the priv_app (or so) folder, that's all. ;)
[Galaxy S 4 General] atom103:
I have been looking for this, thanks
[Galaxy S 4 General] andr01d3:
Well, is not about KIES and not about Direct Connect. (In fact I have APKs for these installed).

I'm talking about the "Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot" feature you can find in Settings -> Tethering and portable hotspot.

I can turn on this feature, but if I tap in the notification for configuring the hotspot, it makes an animation but no settings screen appears...
[Galaxy S 4 General] fAiLOfax:
Seems you delete the Allshare funktionality. I think it´s depending on the AllShare... Apps.

I don't delete them and therefore I don't write them in this Bloatware List. ;)
[Galaxy S 4 General] pROAddicts:
Exactly my sentiments.... Thanks bro
[Galaxy S 4 General] Leinger:
Nice one

Thanks for the list. Really good to know what is safe to delete. To those who wants script, I guess this list is for information purposes not all of us wants to delete all the bloat so you can choose what to keep.
[Galaxy S 4 General] cdzo72:
Not the AllShare apks because I delete all of those and my tethering works just fine
[Galaxy S 4 General] sonasam300:
Disregard

information...is my drug...
[Galaxy S 4 General] fAiLOfax:
If he removed only the App from my List tethering will work.

He must have deleted more Apps that depending on this function. :(

Clearing dalvic cache is helpfull in many cases...
[Galaxy S 4 General] ekahy:
dalvik

How can I do to clear dalvik-cache from root explorer? which folder should I delete? thanks
[Galaxy S 4 General] andr01d3:
Well, you was right, I removed the AllShare apk's but installing again and clearing dalvik cache but problem remains :crying:

I think I'll install the full ROM again...
[Galaxy S 4 General] cdzo72:
Whoa. .. if you don't know how to clear dalvik then you should stop what you're doing with your phone right this moment
[Galaxy S 4 General] ekahy:
I've always cleared dalvik cache from recovery. I asked if this is possible from root explore, deleting some folders, while the system is running. thanks
[Galaxy S 4 General] norml:
[MENTION=5089674]fAiLOfax[/MENTION]

Great list, liking the details!!! Must've been a long process. Thanks!

Anyone know of a .zip script we can throw these in and repack?
[Galaxy S 4 General] norml:
I think I tried that before and the flash failed, is it because you have to sign the zip or align it or whatever prior or something similar?
[Galaxy S 4 General] cdzo72:
Nope... that has nothing to do with it. If the untouched version will flash then so will the nodded. But you don't unpack and repack... just highlight the files and delete them
[Galaxy S 4 General] dariom007:
Hi mate! Do you know where is the direct dial widget placed?
[Galaxy S 4 General] K-alz:
I wish you could do the same for us galaxy note 3 users. I tried to match things and so many didn't match.
[Galaxy S 4 General] fAiLOfax:
Sorry, I dont use this function so I can not tell where it is right now! :(
[Galaxy S 4 General] fAiLOfax:
I have no Galaxy Note 3, so I can not make a list, mate!
[Galaxy S 4 General] norml:
Do any of you know if Remote Controls 4.62, Remote controls 44.131211 and Remote controls v2_f18_1312_1_1 are removable and/or safe to remove? Not sure if all 3 are for the "find my mobile" feature in security? I don't use the feature and want to delete them.
[Galaxy S 4 General] jlandry287:
So has anybody created a script yet??

Also, if anybody could answer this I would greatly appreciate it. What is the purpose for deleting all the libraries and everything, and not just the apk's?
[Galaxy S 4 General] norml:
I never did this manually. Would deleting everything in "/data/dalvik-cache/" folder be correct?

More space will be gained and they are together, so mine as well delete everything related to the app you're removing. It's like installing a modified exhaust system in a car and then keeping the air intake stock, or vice versa, pointless and half-assed IMO.:laugh:
[Galaxy S 4 General] fAiLOfax:
I clear the dalvic from philz recovery within, cant say if it is the same folder!?

But if you have no issues leave it alone! ;)
[Galaxy S 4 General] norml:
The way you worded it, to me, sounded like you're instructing us to clear dalvik right after we finish deleting the bloat from root explorer for example, because you said. "After removing, clear the dalvik-cache and reboot!" LOL I dunno.
[Galaxy S 4 General] Patrics83:
Dalvik-cache will be rebuilt anyway if android notice changes in the system.

App data belonging to system apps will also be cleared by android.

This doesn't applie to data apps tho.

(It might have been changed in kitkat... Haven't checked)

So clearing dalvik-cache after removing many apps and files isn't really needed but still recommended to ensure a smooth start of your debloated system [emoji12]

Sent from my HTC One (m7)
[Galaxy S 4 General] aarongillion63:
Helpful Tip

A helpful tool I use to clear up space and make the system faster is an app called "DiskView", downloadable free from Play Store. It analyzes all partitions and lists directories/files and a percentage bar of how much space they're taking. With this I found a bunch of instructional how-to videos in the system/media/video/GuidedTour. Also, taking up some space are the hidden Voice Recognition language packs under system/VODB. Delete all the language code folders you don't want. Also, this using like 10MB but also a privacy concern, there was a face recognition database under /system/lib. If you don't use the preloaded Swype keyboard, even after you uninstalled it, there's an extra database under /system/lib/libSwypeCore.so. Delete.

If you have a Galaxy Note, it might be worth noting that the S Note templates that you could never seem to delete can now be removed permanently. They actually use up a lot of space. First, delete the templates from your usual S Note folder on your SD card. Then navigate to /system/preload and /system/preloaddata and delete everything related to S Note in there. For me there was nothing other than S Note stuff. Should be the templates in one and a database in the other.

Enjoy!

<<< Please say thanks if I was of help! I am new to XDA! :good:
[Galaxy S 4 General] norml:
Already shown in the OP.
[Galaxy S 4 General] jaegorith:
Is it safe to uninstall the app called "Remote PC" that is pre-installed on the Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro 10.1? I couldn't find it in this thread, unless it's apk is listed with a different name.
[Galaxy S 4 General] fAiLOfax:
Its in the OP !!!

If you had read you know its all in the OP... :silly:
[Galaxy S 4 General] morris2003:
The list of the first post is updated with the latest firmware samsung I9505XXUGNE5?
[Galaxy S 4 General] fAiLOfax:
I´m on it mate but I am busy today.

Hope to update since next week! ;) :good:
[Galaxy S 4 General] fAiLOfax:
First flash of GNE5 went nice but after I began to delete the Knox stuff and reboot = never boot up. :(

Try something different now, please be patient...
[Galaxy S 4 General] fAiLOfax:
Time: 19:05 PM

2nd flash of GNE5 went nice and now it works to delete Bloatware and KNOX! :D

OP has been updated but I´m not finish yet (Phone charge and I´m chilling now) :good:
[Galaxy S 4 General] morris2003:
Is safe remove sistem\priv-app\wssyncmlnps.apk?

wssyncmlnps.apk is Samsung updater service (don't work on rooted device)
[Galaxy S 4 General] fAiLOfax:
Try it out and report please. I have deleted many samsung bloatware except this...
[Galaxy S 4 General] morris2003:
I will test and report.

You have forgot:

sistem\app\univesalMDMClient.apk --> Knox 2.0 (LINK)
[Galaxy S 4 General] fAiLOfax:
friedrich already told me but ist that KNOX client or what?
[Galaxy S 4 General] morris2003:
Read: https://www.samsungknox.com/en/solu...nox-workspace-deployment#Universal-MDM-Client

http://www.samsung.com/us/aboutsamsung/news/newsIrRead.do?news_ctgry=irnewsrelease&news_seq=22567 :o
[Galaxy S 4 General] cdzo72:
I uninstall it and have never had any issues
[Galaxy S 4 General] obamaforever:
If I remove alarmclock.apk and the files related to that, how can i get it back?

Most of the bloatware are crap but some are useful. I dont want to clean too much so the menus or something like that dont get useless.

So, if i delete something that i later want want back how do i do it?
[Galaxy S 4 General] BurlaMatto:
Thanks for you list, you save me a lot of random reboots :P.

Is there a good application for frozing app? Using titanium backup i cannot find all the apk you listed in the op (or the name like com.sec... but only "Knox Agent.."), so i had to manually search via file manager and delete them.

Thanks
[Galaxy S 4 General] obamaforever:
If I remove all bloatware, is WIFI, camera and thins like that still working?

I want to remove all bloatware in the list (first page) but is there any risks?

And how can i get it back if i want alarmclock one day?
[Galaxy S 4 General] fAiLOfax:
I deleted them all except

Pre-installed languages

Pre-installed ringtones

Phone code Apps like:

AutomationTest_FB.apk

FactoryCamera_FB.apk

FactoryKeystring_FB.apk

FactoryTest_FB.apk

and the facelock Apps

and have no problems but it´s save to remove them all. If you want some Apps back later then copy them to a save place on your SD-Card or soemthing and copy them back if you want them!

To prevent wifi errors use my ROM Flashing Guide while burning new ROM.
[Galaxy S 4 General] obamaforever:
Okay thanks for the info. This is too difficult for a noob like me. I have only managed to root my phone with odin and must read more.

Another question;

1. what is the ultimate way to save battery? I have stock rom rooted and a few bloatware apps uninstalled.

2. Which rom is best improved to save battery?
[Galaxy S 4 General] fAiLOfax:
Switch everything OFF if you dont use it. E.g.: GPS, Bluetooth, WiFi, mobile Data, NFC aso.

Freeze or delete every App you dont want.

I use stock rom, please look in several threads...
[Galaxy S 4 General] morris2003:
I removed without problems this file, wssyncmlnps.apkAnother secure apk to remove is:

- system\priv-app\PageBuddyNotiSvc2 --> Recommended Apps (Earphones)
[Galaxy S 4 General] fAiLOfax:
Thanx, but you lose the functionality of earphones!
[Galaxy S 4 General] Gloris:
not entirely correct.

i've removed this and earphones still function fine. the only thing you lose is that when earphones are plugged in, you no longer get a notification that tells you that they're plugged in, and you no longer get that list of recommended apps that pops up in the notification pull down menu. so if you want to get rid of those things, then you can safely remove this file, and still use headphones to listen to music etc :)
[Galaxy S 4 General] fAiLOfax:
Thanx mate!

I will put it in the list! :good:
[Galaxy S 4 General] 8er:
Boot / shutdown animations / media folder

Question why not include other types of bloat? Like the following.

Boot / shutdown animation removal. Some of the files are sizable.

Additionally, many items in the media folder can be removed without issue. /system/media

Thanks for maintaining this thread.
[Galaxy S 4 General] fAiLOfax:
I could not test the phone if it is working flawless without bootup and shutdown animation because I use this feature and am not willing to remove it from my phone (like it).
[Galaxy S 4 General] remotehugger:
sorry for this silly question - but are all apps (in green and black) safe to remove ? im probably only confusing myself but just want to make sure - and thank you a ton for putting this together and maintaining it - there are soooooo many useless apps installed - i mean i had over 270 apps after a fresh install of the new NDC 4.4.2 - just ridiculous -