yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] sfreemanoh:
So what you're saying is, if he removed apps that had been running 24/7, that would would have no effect on battery or performance... Really...so why does anyone strip out any of the VZW or HTC apps at all? And what exactly do you think the term bloatware means?

99% of what he removed may not have had any effect, but that doesn't mean that removing one or two specific apps didn't have a positive effect on battery and/or performance.
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] Turd Furguson:
I would have to disagree with you on this. Some apps rape your battery through wake locks.

But in the interest as to what this topic was started on I would agree with you.
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] richii0207:
Removing apps that do not run in the background do NOT affect battery. Bloatware is subjective as one person's "bloatware" is a crucial app for another person. Removing dormant apps such as VZW ringtones or navigator will not net any gain. Some people like to remove these apps to "free up space".

What apps do you consider bloatware? For me, 3rd party apps such as SMS and launchers are a waste of space, hence I consider them "bloatware".

I do not make assumptions without knowing what I'm talking about as I conduct my own tests and obtain results instead of reading what opinions others may have. This is like back in the days when there was so much hype with build prop edits and how they worked wonders....only to be debunked by numerous testers including myself.

If you read my previous post, it answers your latter paragraph. My statements may be paradigm shifts for some, but I won't be saying all of this without proper reasoning.
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] sfreemanoh:
True. However, some of the apps listed on the link in the OP do run in the background. Just because something isn't listed as a running app in Settings\Apps\wherever doesn't mean associated service isn't running. When you have Blinkfeed running for instance, it doesn't show all of the million associated Blinkfeed content apps.
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] richii0207:
Are you referring to the cached apps? Do you use xposed? How many modules do you use? Do you consider those draining battery since they are running?
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] Scott:
So true!!!

I wanted to chime in here...

To both people you both have points...

But if an app is running, yes, it decreases battery by taking away precious CPU cycles and wasting RAM. That is fact. This is undeniable fact.

As stated, one "man's bloat" is another mans "must have" but I can tell you this much... Not many people I know, on a custom ROM, use VZW Tones...

I consider anything Verizon puts in the ROM bloat. Any Non Sense (get it?) app is also bloat to me (Lookin' at you Amazon). And yes, most of these apps do consume system resources weather being used or not. Removing them can be beneficial depending on what you are trying to achieve.

The hard part about guides on removing things, and ROMS (like mine) is achieving a very fine balance between user needs and "bloat". Each person will have a difference of opinion. This is also fact.

Just my two cents...

Carry on!
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] sfreemanoh:
True, but I never said they did. In fact, I questioned your comment about how removing any apps would said no effect on your device, by asking "if he removed apps that had been running 24/7, that would would have no effect on battery or performance". That's the opposite of what you said.

True, however, "Removing apps and freeing ram has zero effect on benchmarks or battery." is false. Blatantly, unarguably false.

As far as bloatware, it's generally considered to be apps that run on a frequent or constant basis, and that have a negative effect on the system. Though some people consider it to be anything at all on their device which they have no personal use for. Whatever, that's their decision. For instance, most (if not all) of the crap Verizon installs on their devices (not ringtones, obviously) is known to have a negative impact on device performance. However, from your statement, removing those apps would do nothing for performance or battery life. When we've seen time and time again that it DOES have a positive performance.

Thanks for the input Scrosler. I agree with everything you said. Especially about the VZW apps...
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] richii0207:
Apps that are open and then "minimized" are left paused and is cached. This is how ram is utilized efficiently. This helps so that your phone doesn't need to start up the app service every time you open it, hence saving battery. Imagine if you used a "Task manager" every time you exited an app. You generally want to use up your ram caching all the apps you normally use so your phone doesn't have to open a new app every other time.

Notice how when you first open an app, it takes a second to open it. Now when you hit the home and open it again, it opens much faster. This is something you can do to visually see what I am talking about.

My first statement was that you don't "speed" up a device or save battery by removing apps, you would need to configure the app's refresh timer or notification center.

If you apply the broad "apps slow down and kill your battery" principle, then are these custom roms with all these features and xposed modules slower than a "debloated" stock rom?
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] sfreemanoh:
Dude, just because it's not active on the screen doesn't necessarily mean it's not still actively running. That's the point Scrosler and myself were trying to make. Are you paying attention at all? Just because it's not active on the screen, or listed in Running Apps doesn't mean something isn't running. There were dozens of HTC apps, and probably one dozen Verizon apps included in stock. Maybe two dozen of them can, and do, run in the background without being on the screen or showing in Running Apps.

And stop explaining how things are cached, we get it, we got it before you explained it.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] sdelange99:
Hi folks,

I don't post very often but I just got my 2.5 D screen protector from www.dx.com (SKU 292915) and it's great so I'll do a review of it.

Product Summary:

Brand: 2.5 D

Price: $9.60

Ordered From: DealExtreme

Material: Tempered Glass

Thickness: 0.2mm

Screen Type: Glossy

Pros:

Premium packaging

Guide stickers for the hinge method

Dust removal kit (alcohol cloth, normal cloth and dust sticker)

Rounded edges

9H Hardness (survived a key scratch test)

Touch screen not affected

Only 0.2mm thick

Easy application

Cons:

Grey lines in top-left corner

Instructions not very easy to read

Weird typos on the front

Extended Review:

First of all, the packaging. The packaging is above average for stuff from DX so that's nice. On the front there's just information about the product with 2 typos.

Inside the package you'll find an alcohol cloth, a normal cloth, 3 guide stickers for the hinge method, a dust removal sticker and of course the screen protector itself, which is packed separately.

The screen protector itself feels just like real glass. According to DX the protector is 0.2mm thick so that's pretty thin. The separate packaging of the protector has some Chinese and English application instructions, which are not very easy to read, but it's also not hard to do so. The instructions are calling the protector a "GLAS.t R" (like the Spigen one) instead of just a protector.

The cutouts are very well placed, if not perfectly. The protector is almost covering the entire screen, just a gap of 0.5mm so that you can use it with some cases. It works well with my hard plastic Nillkin case. Application goes very easy; clean phone, place it, lock in place with guide stickers, take the plastic layer off, lay it on your screen, touch the middle, press any other bubbles out.

There are some grey lines under the top left corner. If I push that corner, they will go away for a short amount of time. I don't know what it is, but it isn't dust.

The touch screen is not affected by the protector and I don't notice a difference in brightness; the screen is just as clear as without the protector on it.

This protector doesn't scratch easily, it survived a real life key test!

Review Summary: (Scale from 1 to 5)

Overall Rating: 4.5

Price: 5

Quality: 4.5

Ease of use: 5

Usefulness: 5

I hope this is a good first review, please comment whether you're about to buy one or not!

If there are any grammar / spelling errors in this review: Sorry, I'm Dutch. My English is good, but not super good.
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Aijazji:
View attachment 2757325

Why andriod always need root permisson??

Is This Virus or Its Normal??

Sent from my SM-N900
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] antique_sonic:
I don't think it's a virus, but I never face similar issue.

Have u tried to grant it?

Sent from somewhere under the sky, at the vorner of this rounded earth.
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hairdewx:
Possible explanation:

http://android.stackexchange.com/questions/59123/android-system-uid-1000-root-permission-request
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Aijazji:
Thanks I thought its a VIRUS
[General Questions and Answers] alkesh95:
Hey i don't understand whether it is a bug in X-plore file manager or something related to Android.

I don't know whether it is right place to ask but its kinda funny...so

Try this

1. Open X-plore file manager

2. Long press on "root"

3. Tap show details

4. Wait and let it calculate

5. Share it here
[General Questions and Answers] anagramgenius:
it happened with my phone too. got bored and cancelled its calculation
[General Questions and Answers] pinkLeviosa:
I think its problem is in the app...

try ES file manager its more easy to use.... just sharing...:)

pinkLeviosa<3

just tryin' to help, so i hope it helps:good:
[Xperia Z2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] A|ex:
I have been using the z2 for over a week now and the call volume is so low I can't hear a damn thing in HK.

Volume is up to max, the equaliser etc all bumped up max.

Is this phone faulty? My other phones gain is totally fine but this phone is unusable
[Xperia Z2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lyubor:
Weird, might be defective because mine's loud and crisp when taking phone calls. Try flashing a different firmware and if that doesn't work you should seek your warranty.
[Xperia Z2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] cedropol:
Just for your information: for talking at home I use lowest volume level (it is enough) so probably yours is defective.
[Xperia Z2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] A|ex:
Phone is not rooted yet so using stock. Hence the lack of gain boost as I am waiting for the ta backup on the z2 as it is still early days.
[Xperia Z2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bluheart:
Try factory reset and reboot 2-3 times before using.
[Xperia Z2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] A|ex:
Does this seriously work as the gain is set in firmware I thought
[General Questions and Answers] Bhavya06:
Hello everyone,

I have a Samsung tablet (GT-P3100) running Android 4.4.2 kitkat (3.0.101-mokee-Espresso 10++)-NIGHTLY.The tablet doesn't connect to my laptop..

It gives a "USB not recognised error". I reinstalled Samsung kies twice, downloaded the drivers from other sources and installed but in vain.

The cable i am using is a usb+charging cable that came with the tablet. I would like to mention that the problem came a month after i installed the Mokee rom(in the mean time everything was working fine).

Using the same cable,however, i am able to charge the tablet.

The tablet shows no other error.

The laptop is Dell Latitude E6320 (original windows 7 professional).

Any help and an early response would be highly appreciated.

Thanks!

(Till then i m using connectify hotspot to share fling files which is slow and it also takes time setting up).
[General Questions and Answers] anshumangoyal:
Any Luck with this, I am having the same issue, My Tab 2 is also not been recognized here. I am stuck on Samsung Tab Initial Boot logo. All this happened when I was trying to flash custom rom on it.
[General Questions and Answers] Paget96:
try to uninstall drivers from pc, and install it again. maybe fix :)

sry for my bad english
[Galaxy S III I9305 (4G LTE + 2GB RAM) Q&A, Help & ] nachu3:
Hey y'all,

So I woke up this morning to find my quite new (~11 months) i9305 to be bootlooping.

Getting into download mode works, recovery however does not, since it loops the very first Samsung screen.

Flashing a new rom using Odin (3.04 / 07 / 09) gives me this:

Even re-partitioning fails:

To sum it up, it won't flash anything to my mobile, my mobile doesnt output anything in download mode and nothing else works.

Is there anything I forgot trying or is this phone a case for the trash can now?

I'm guessing the nand or worse might be dead.
[Galaxy S III I9305 (4G LTE + 2GB RAM) Q&A, Help & ] MaHo_66:
update odin to v3.09 latest..

before flashing with odin, you need to make sure that the box re-partition is unchecked or else this will mess up your device. only factory reset time and auto reboot should be checked. also usb debugging should be enabled in developer options in your phone.

trying with other usb ports of your pc might also work.
[Galaxy S III I9305 (4G LTE + 2GB RAM) Q&A, Help & ] daedric:
What are you trying to flash ? Are you knoxed? Aren't you perhaps trying to flash the old bootloader ?
[Galaxy S III I9305 (4G LTE + 2GB RAM) Q&A, Help & ] nachu3:
Doesn't work and I can't enable usb debugging or even do a factory reset due to my inability to boot.

I tried flashing multiple things so far, a 4.4 rom, and a 4.1 samsung stock rom with csc & modem.

It doesn't show any knox flag in download mode to me (just Custom Binary Download Count, Current Binary and System Status), so I guess I'm not knoxed?
[Galaxy S III I9305 (4G LTE + 2GB RAM) Q&A, Help & ] daedric:
Doubt, you tried to repartition, did you have PIT file ?
[Galaxy S III I9305 (4G LTE + 2GB RAM) Q&A, Help & ] nachu3:
Of course I had the PIT file, how should I've got that log otherwise if I didn't?
[Galaxy S III I9305 (4G LTE + 2GB RAM) Q&A, Help & ] opssemnik:
pit are just for re-partitioning the device(they have partition layout in it), you can use odin without pit, i use on my i9300, that looks like a dead nand to me,but for last hope, try without re partitoning(not using pit or not ticking re partition)
[Galaxy S III I9305 (4G LTE + 2GB RAM) Q&A, Help & ] daedric:
Your problem might be elsewhere... You're probably Knoxed. Have you EVER flashed a stock 4.3 ? If so, you flashed the new bootloader (knox included) and you cannot flash roms which include the OLD bootloader.

Go to sammobile, download a 4.3 and retry. Not a 4.1, not a 4.4. A 4.3.
[Galaxy S III I9305 (4G LTE + 2GB RAM) Q&A, Help & ] 1Ishara:
For this type of prob.. first use newest phils recovery.. on that format Every nand partitions.. I mean every.. then just flash latest odin firmware.. dont use pit option.. you may get hard brick... try this:)
[Galaxy S III Android Development] Alex111297:
Version 4​

Changelog:

V1 and V2

Base - N7100XXUFNE1 (N7100 Port)

426Mb

Firmware cleared of debris (Applications, Library, etc)

edited feature.xml

build.prop tweaks

Init.d tweaks and sysctl

% battery

Advanced Menu reboot

Call Recording

BootAnimation from SGS5

Dialer in dark colors

V3

Weight 388Мб

New battery % (Taisa71 thanks)

Changes in Build.prop

Adden languages for the keypad (Russian, German, English, French, Italian)

Is taken dialer from Samsung Galaxy S3 Spirit (4.4.2)

Processed energy saving point (Prozvoditelnost, Shades of gray)

Lenovo energy saving Is deleted

I Returned to SecSetupWizard2013.apk firmware

Not big system changes (tweaks sysctl)

V4

Weight 381 Mb

Add 8 effect lockscreen

Add UPSM

Add stock theme SystemUI.apk (%)

Add center clock lockscreen

Add zram 256Mb

Kernel update beta1

Add kill menu apps

Add UPSM Manager and OTA

Download:

Mega V3

Mega V4 Mirror V4

Pack language for keyboard

Credits:

JustArchi for porting Note 2 KitKat ROM for our beloved S3
[Galaxy S III Android Development] Alex111297:
reserved
[Galaxy S III Android Development] skyler13:
nice thanks, will try it out when i can download it.
[Galaxy S III Android Development] srv.abhishek:
Hi... I will try it.. have you tested this ROM with some apps installed ... 4.4.2 port is supposed to have very high RAM usage...

Also please let me know other than de-bloating, what other features this ROM has or what are your plans? thanks :good:
[Galaxy S III Android Development] T0nyCr:
ScreenShots?!
[Galaxy S III Android Development] dheeraj (dhlalit11):
Hi this rom is great

Please also share how did you managed to get the rom size soooo low

While other rom getting over 600 mb

Also please post some screenshot of notification panel

Does it also contains lockscreen effect (ripple, popping etc.) OR you removed them to make rom size small
[Galaxy S III Android Development] Alex111297:
lockscreen effect fully working
[Galaxy S III Android Development] Kasmott:
Thank you fir sharing this. Does the auto rotation works in this rom?:)
[Galaxy S III Android Development] sassinapoli:
Changelog or list of app debloated.

Some s5 apps?

Inviato/Send from my Sammy Galaxy S3.4.5
[Galaxy S III Android Development] Douglas Gomes:
Please ROM image.
[Galaxy S III Android Development] dabyd64:
I've just installed it. At first is very smooth, much better than Archi's preview5 (like preview 4).

Comes with almost nothing, it is ultra debloated. Very nice for me, I don't like bloatware!

Auto rotation and wifi work nice. Some graphic glitches, gone after AGNi kernel v4.0 r2.

In fact, AGNi kernel makes it a lot more smoother!

It has the S5 toggle menu and the keyboard secondary symbols.

Good ram usage:

After boot (and my 35 personal apps installed) : 501MB used

After opening 20 apps and not closing them: 650 MB

Very nice for the moment!

Warning:

Flash the rom, reboot, open the camera, then reboot and flash AGNi kernel. If you flash the rom and the kernel at the same time the camera won't work!

EDIT

At first root worked, then after the kernel flashing Superuser stopped working (missing SU binary)

Fixed with: http://download.chainfire.eu/420/SuperSU/UPDATE-SuperSU-v1.99.zip

It has no Keyboard language packs (only russian?). I fixed it replacing the app /system/app/SamsungIME.apk with the one on Archi's preview 5. Remember to put the correct permissions!

File attached to this post.

For the dictonaries, I flashed this: (without fix, only the language packs )

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2493076

Some pics:
[Galaxy S III Android Development] AssassinGEO:
Thanks,already started downloading. Pretty much works as it should.
[Galaxy S III Android Development] mrjoy:
Nice ram usage in screen shot. Its v2. could you please place v1 & v2 changelogs & complete features list that what you have included in this rom so that everyone can choose best rom according to their taste. It would be great help to us. Thanx a lot.
[Galaxy S III Android Development] skyelm:
So far its the best KK stable ROM for daily use... Now there is one issuse I don't like with these KK ROMs, the Dialer , My God the dialer is raised leaving empty space at the bottom, can you fix that please. See screensot.
[Galaxy S III Android Development] mrjoy:
what type of s5 stuff we will get in this rom?
[Galaxy S III Android Development] Alex111297:
My plans further to develop rom, to achieve the smaller size of a firmware, to remove all bugs

S5 applications are absent, won't be until then while they won't be stable

P.S Forgive for my bad English I from Russia
[Galaxy S III Android Development] tahasmarty:
What about battery life guys??
[Galaxy S III Android Development] AssassinGEO:
Battery life on this ROM seems to be a little bad compared to other ports,maybe some time needed.

Btw,hey alex,ROM works really well and smooth,but I don't like battery icon with it's battery percentage inside. Could you please provide flashable zip to remove it? After that your ROM will be my daily driver.
[Galaxy S III Android Development] Alex111297:
Stock Battery
[Galaxy S III Android Development] mrjoy:
Quick question. Is it based on preview 5 with all rotation fixed?
[Galaxy S III Android Development] Alex111297:
Yes
[Galaxy S III Android Development] cornelha:
[MENTION=4464658]Alex111297[/MENTION] this looks like a very nice solid release, just a suggestion though. Don't start up in russian, remember that most people understand english but not russian. I managed to get into the rom, mostly because I have tapped the same buttons on 1st boot so many times. Trying to change the language from the default picker was a nightmare, since some of them, even though it is in english, the text appears to be missing. I am not sure if this is due to the bloat removal, but it is something to look into.

Also, how do I disable that damned power manager? I prefer doing things myself, so when something does it for me and I didn't choose it, it tends to grind me a bit.

Other than that, this rom is nice and smooth and has all the features I use. The only thing missing for me is the email app. You could also change to the full screen dialer available for Note 2 ports and under the S5 apps here in the Themes and Apps forum.

I find Agni causes weird reboots and stuff, so I will be going to my defacto kernel (Yank555) to test battery life.
[Galaxy S III Android Development] Alex111297:
thanks for a response, I work for the dialing unit account, language from version 3 will be English
[Galaxy S III Android Development] S1ay3r666:
Hi

delete the app in system/app with any root explorer.

Done the same ;)

Stable Rom and battery seems to be great :good:
[Galaxy S III Android Development] AssassinGEO:
Thanks,but unfortunately,it doesn't work =(

Or simply use titanium backup.
[Galaxy S III Android Development] Alex111297:
I corrected please try again
[Galaxy S III Android Development] AssassinGEO:
Maybe this sounds gayish,but you are my hero! I love you,dude.

Also,I know russian,if something. :) Spasibo!
[Galaxy S III Android Development] Alex111297:
A few Dialer managed to correct
[Galaxy S III Android Development] davidroid03:
Guys after install i just went back to recovery. What recovery did you use upon installing?
[Galaxy S III Android Development] S1ay3r666:
Newest philz works perfect for me ;)
[Galaxy S III Android Development] AndroidDeveloperLB:
Some comments about this rom:

1. What is the "power manager" app?

Why does it want root permission?

It seems it has a package name with "lenovo" in it.

How come it somehow asked again for root access even after I've disabled it?

2. is it possible to reduce the number of logs being written on the rom, all the time?

It writes so many logs compared to AOSP roms...

Here's how to do it:

http://www.xda-developers.com/android/clean-up-your-logcat-code-with-lib-cleaner/

3. Since I use "EaseBackup" to backup and restore all of my apps when flashing new roms, I've noticed that on this rom, if I let it go to the background (and have a notification), after some time the OS decides to close it completely, even though I don't do anything that should take a lot of resources.

Why is that?

4. Not sure if it's the rom's fault, but the game "Godzilla - Smash3" makes the device really heat up, and consumes a lot of battery.

5. I remember 4.3 was a bit faster. Is there anything I can do to make it smooth as Kitkat should be? Maybe a kernel you suggest about?

6. when using screen record (as shown here), it says :

"Unable to open '/sdcard/demo.mp4': Permission denied"

How can I fix it?

7. When trying to report about a crash, the Play store app itself crashes...

8. Is this how the dialer supposed to look like? looks a bit too dark for Samsung apps. Weird.

9. can you please put the rom's name and version on the "about" screen?

10. I think this rom has issues with creating VPN connections. I use "Opera Max" beta, and it doesn't show the dialog of accepting using their VPN service. How come?
[Galaxy S III Android Development] AndroidDeveloperLB:
I've tried to flash the keyboard you wrote about but now it keeps crashing. Can you please explain how to make it work?

Also, can you please put a link to the kernel you've flashed?

Is it this one:

http://xdaforums.com/galaxy-s3/orig-development/kernel-11-01-2014-agni-purestock-i9300-t2237672

?