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[RAZR HD General] LifeAsADroid:
Hi All,

Now that most people have installed the OTA KitKat and knowing that this will be the last update Motorola makes for our phones, I thought it would be a good idea to make a collection of all the system bloatware that came with the OTA that is able to be removed safely without affecting the performance or running of the phone (either frozen or deleted for those of us lucky enough to be unlocked and already rooted). Lord knows I have been waiting a long long time to delete these apps and not just have them frozen! I'll keep a running list in the second post, hopefully in alphabetical order, as people post up any that I have forgotten about or didn't think of.

Again, this is just a list of everything that is safe to remove if people don't use the apps / functions, not necessarily things that have to be removed.

...there's nothing like freeing up memory and RAM 8)

EDIT: The hard ones to pick out are gonna be all the "com.***" ones since they're not quite as self-explanatory...
[RAZR HD General] LifeAsADroid:
List of bloat:

- Amazon

- Amazon App Suite

- Amazon Kindle

- Amazon mp3

- Android Keyboard (AOSP)

- Android Live Wallpapers

- Audible

- Black Hole

- Bubbles

- Calculator

- Calendar

- Circles

- Cloud

- Cloud Print - thanks [MENTION=4804978]jldr[/MENTION]

- Droid Zap

- Email

- Face Unlock

- Google Play Books

- Google Play Games

- Google Play Movies & TV

- Google Play Newstand

- Google Search - thanks [MENTION=5260697]Sefirosu[/MENTION]

- Hangouts

- Help - thanks [MENTION=913672]scobywhru[/MENTION]

- Homescreen Tips

- HP Print Service Plugin - thanks [MENTION=4804978]jldr[/MENTION]

- IMDb

- Live Wallpaper Picker

- Magic Smoke Wallpapers

- Maps - thanks [MENTION=5260697]Sefirosu[/MENTION]

- MC3

- Messaging

- Movie Studio

- Music Visualization Wallpapers

- NFL Mobile - thanks [MENTION=4804978]jldr[/MENTION]

- Phase Beam

- Quickoffice

- RealRacing2

- Setup 4.4.2-10 - thanks [MENTION=913672]scobywhru[/MENTION]

- Setup Wizard 4.4.2-10 - thanks [MENTION=913672]scobywhru[/MENTION]

- Setup Wizard 1.0 - thanks [MENTION=913672]scobywhru[/MENTION]

- Setup Wizard 1.3 - thanks [MENTION=913672]scobywhru[/MENTION]

- Slacker Radio

- SmartActions

- SmartActions Android Framework

- SmartActions Proprietary Framework

- Talkback

- Translate

- Verizon Tones

- VZ Navigator

- Weather

- YouTube

- Zappos
[RAZR HD General] jldr:
Calculator, Youtube, Live Wallpaper?
[RAZR HD General] LifeAsADroid:
Like I said, they are removable but some people will want to keep them. Personally I keep the YouTube, but use a scientific calculator app and don't use live wallpaper.
[RAZR HD General] jldr:
Ah I see, I didn't think those were removable. I thought they were system apps.
[RAZR HD General] LifeAsADroid:
You're right, they are system apps, but can be frozen and for those of us lucky enough to be unlocked and rooted on KK they can be deleted (using TiBu or some other method). Everything listed above is considered a "system app". But, the list is not comprehensive.

That's why I was looking for input for some of the more not-as-obviously-named removable apps. I know there was a list floating around somewhere, I had a bunch of stuff frozen from that list whilst on JB. But now that our phones are not going to be updated any further (and if there is a surprise update that comes to us, we can put the phones back to "stock" using SamuriHL's RSD Lite scripts), I'd like to delete them permanently.
[RAZR HD General] jldr:
Just an update - I was able to safely remove the all-important NFL Mobile app without hardbricking ;)
[RAZR HD General] MarcusWhite:
Guys, I'm sorry to crash this thread, I'm locked and on 9.18.64. Since your all rooted and unlocked, I was wondering if anyone of you would be willing to give SamuriHl a freshly installed and rooted system dump using the safestrap method he outlines in the KitKat root tracking thread? I'd like to be a guinea pig for this one chance root experiment. That's the only missing piece ATM.
[RAZR HD General] LifeAsADroid:
Ah, yes. How could I miss that one. Added, thanks!
[RAZR HD General] jldr:
Would love to help [MENTION=5323798]MarcusWhite[/MENTION] but I do not have SS installed. I also am a pretty big noob about these things, I can'do much past rooting/unlocking/custom ROMs.

Also I found another bloatware - HP Printer Service or whatever it's called.
[RAZR HD General] LifeAsADroid:
Good call, I forgot all the wifi printer apps!

Updated the list with some others that I found as well (Email, Hangouts, Messaging, Music Visualization Wallpapers, etc.) All can be safely removed, but make sure you have another method for emailing or texting, lol
[RAZR HD General] onecoolfirefighter:
Freeze bloatware

K, I was able to freeze the bloatware using my unrooted 4.4.2.

I went into each apps settings (long press the icon, app info). Then I cleared the "Show notifications" check, Force stop, then Disable. After that the offending apps weren't showing up under the app screen.

If you go to Play store, you'll find them listed as "Disabled".

Hope this helps some, and keep up the good fight for Root access with this update.
[RAZR HD General] LifeAsADroid:
Sigh... Please don't spam this thread with posts about root on stock KK. If you don't have it by now, get used to not having it on this phone EVER.
[RAZR HD General] Sefirosu:
I have removed and disabled the google search app without any negative issues to the rom.

I don't use it as I find myself using my personal browser more than the useless google app. Plus no google now push. However, it does remove the search bar, but doesn't break the roms ability to search from an up swipe from the dock using a browser with search functions, or another search app.

You can also freeze google maps along with its companion app without issue.

You should also consider putting a list of apps not to mess with this time around. This is because a few system apps have become more vital in the rom.

For instance, Google Play Services was able to be disabled and removed without reinstalling automatically in Jelly Bean, but it can no longer be frozen or deleted as it will seriously mess up the google play store with it's recent update in kitkat.
[RAZR HD General] LifeAsADroid:
Thanks! They've been added to the list.

The "do not touch" app list sounds like a good idea, but I was thinking of just leaving it as whatever isn't listed in post #2 shouldn't be touched :)
[RAZR HD General] MarcusWhite:
Haha. How do you like your crow prepared? Despite the fact that root and unlock is now available again for a short time, anyway, I think he was showing how there is some freeze ability without root with this update.

With that said, I can't find acoustic warning in tibu, is it now called something else? I can't stand the auto volume drop when I hook to my truck radio.

Update: nvm. Its no longer standalone. Its in android os. You have to use xposed to disable it.
[RAZR HD General] newmanx4:
Something I killed in this list removed my speech to text capability. The microphone icon is gone from the keyboard when texting. Any idea what did it?
[RAZR HD General] barrycarter2010:
If I had to guess, I'd say it was removing Google search that did the trick. That's when mine disappeared anyway. I rarely use the option so it didn't bother me too much. If you haven't uninstalled Google search, then you should just be able to verify Google voice typing is enabled. If that doesn't do it, you might also have to long press the button to the left of the space bar and assign the mic to that key.
[RAZR HD General] scobywhru:
I think you can add

Help

Home Screen Tips

You can add the following as well since they aren't needed once you setup the device.

Setup 4.4.2-10

Setup Wizard 4.4.2-10

Setup Wizard 1.3

Setup Wizard 1.0
[RAZR HD General] lloydsw:
OK, I'll bite. It seems I'm only able to freeze bloatware. I try uninstalling w/ TBU, but they're all still there. Since I don't see any reason to have to restore them for an OTA, I'd just like to get rid of them.
[RAZR HD General] Huli13:
Has anyone tried to remove any of the following?

VZW Package installer

VZWAPNService 8.0

AzwSecureSettingsApp 2.0

Weather 4.4.2-10

I am pretty sure that weather app is for the desktop mode, not sure about the other three. I am NOT on verizon service, so I am not sure if I can even test those.
[RAZR HD General] Huli13:
Also, I found that if I remove the google keyboard, even though I have thumbs keyboard, I loose the keyboard completely.
[RAZR HD General] onestoploser:
You shouldn't. Did you ho into settings and set up thumbs keyboard correctly?
[RAZR HD General] Huli13:
I believe so. Thumbs is working now with Google keyboard, but as soon as I delete the Google keyboard, the thumbs keyboard option disappears. I know when I was rooted with JB, Google was deleted, but now, not sure what is going on.

Any ideas about those other apk files I listed as possibly delete-able?
[RAZR HD General] onestoploser:
I'm running Gummy ROM at the moment so can't check those other apks. Backup your ROM then delete them. If it messes stuff up then restore. ;)
[RAZR HD General] Huli13:
Tru dat ... lol... gonna freeze now!
[RAZR HD General] Huli13:
Been a bit now, have not found any problems freezing the above. I am not on VZW service, so if adding to the master list, it may be necessary for somebody on VZW to confirm it is good to delete these files.

I have also frozen:

Modem Fastdormancy Monitor Service 4.4.2-10

Print Spooler 1

Sync Serivices 2.9.0.1.111

Tutorial 2.0

Verizon Login 3.1.19

Video Calling 1.3

Vehicle Mode 3.0.0.10

Going to try the com.motorola.vzw... files next :cool:
[RAZR HD General] jlang11:
Great thread. Thank you.
[RAZR HD General] Huli13:
Just to follow up with my posting:

I have frozen/deleted everything as stated above. Have also frozen everything that has VZW or Verizon in the file name. No Problems.

Once again, I am NOT on Verizon service and would suggest somebody confirms removal is safe.
[RAZR HD General] lngwca:
^^^:)

i have removed all BUT "vzn" bloat and still working fine
[RAZR HD General] Insano Kyller:
Very nice!
[RAZR HD General] chgrbt:
Do we need any of the setup apks if/when we run a recovery?
[RAZR HD General] ok.email10:
PLEASE Help..?

I am the newest NEWB.. ever. I would really like to root this phone but i am totally LOST. ... forgive me you guys
[RAZR HD General] LifeAsADroid:
Dude you are way too late to the party. Root and unlocking is not available anymore. I don't even own this phone anymore.

Get with the times.
[RAZR HD General] lngwca:
Really. Just used towelroot and motocapolis to do both on 4.4.2.
[RAZR HD General] palmbeach05:
Rule #1 - READ AND SEARCH BEFORE POSTING THINGS LIKE THIS. Act like a "NEWB" (whatever that is) and we'll treat you like a noob (newb vs noob where noob is the correct spelling). If you don't like it, or get butt hurt over being slammed and taking heat, maybe you should just not ask dumb questions like this.
[RAZR HD General] Graf Schmidt:
Wait, do you mean Motorola has terminated the service in which they give you unlocking code via fastboot? :confused:
[RAZR HD General] kayonesoft:
Awesome. I wish I had found this list before I flashed CM. It will come in handy if I ever go back.

Super awesome funtime thankyjob.
[RAZR HD General] wedgess:
OK, there is no need for the pointless bickering in this thread. If you have a problem with a post please report it and move on let the moderators deal with it rather than replying. The community does not want to see people flaming each other as this is a mobile development forum NOT social media...

As mentioned in the forum rules...

There will be no further warnings!

Thread cleaned
[RAZR HD General] pgellen:
The bloatware follies!

I have never posted before however i have taken several

Bloatware lists from this site and tried every list and every file.

What i found is that on some lists some files worked

And some didn't. They were lists for my specific galaxy

Too and some people took a file off their phone and it crashed mine.

I have rebuilt my phone from Odin probably 15 times.

It doesn't happen any more because i know the file system

Inside and out the,well almost but the point is if you want to

Have someone tell you exactly what is safe you will be disappointed.

I don't know why but it's happened to me so many times i didn't have

A choice but get good.

I enjoy it now but only because Odin is such an easy fix for my phone.

---------- Post added at 04:24 PM ---------- Previous post was at 04:14 PM ----------

I have never posted before however i have taken several

Bloatware lists from this site and tried every list and every file.

What i found is that on some lists some files worked

And some didn't. They were lists for my specific galaxy

Too and some people took a file off their phone and it crashed mine.

I have rebuilt my phone from Odin probably 15 times.

It doesn't happen any more because i know the file system

Inside and out the,well almost but the point is if you want to

Have someone tell you exactly what is safe you will be disappointed.

I don't know why but it's happened to me so many times i didn't have

A choice but get good.

I enjoy it now but only because Odin is such an easy fix for my phone.

I will say this, between /system/app and /system/pri-app i removed

Over 250 files. That's a guess but its probably low. 190 just from apps.
[Galaxy Grand Duos i9082 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] Soureen:
No doubt our developers are working hard to make great CPU kernels but only one thing is that there's no GPU OC kernel

I would like to know everyone's thoughts on it !

Awaiting for positive responses :laugh:
[Galaxy Grand Duos i9082 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] supersaayuj:
Wrong Place to post new thread....You should make this type of thread in Grand's "General" Section not in development... :good:
[Galaxy Grand Duos i9082 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] doctor_droid:
Broadcom recently open sourced videocore iv so I guess it wouldn't be that difficult. .. however I have no developing skills
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sireniankyle:
So tomorrow I will be probably going from the n900a to the n900. One issue I'm having is how the n900 and n9005 are halfway mixed together on here, and I don't know which roms and kernels I can safely use. On top of that I don't know what to expect when running it on AT&T (other than a lack of LTE). I go on sammobile and don't know which stock rom I'll need in case of an emergency.

So if anyone could help with guiding me through all of this, I'd appreciate it. I'm 99.99% sure that LTE is out the window. I just want to know what I can do on here. Usually these forums are cut and dry as far as models getting their own section, but international is so different.

:(
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Misterjunky:
re: phone model

After you get your phone simply go into settings then go to "about",

there you will see the exact model number of your phone.

Once you have that then go to sammobile.com and download

the odin flashable stock official rom for your phone's model.

When looking for a custom rom to flash make sure that it's

compatible with the model number of your phone.

Good luck!
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sireniankyle:
Thanks for the reply, but when I go on sammobile there are so many different stock roms from so many countries. None of which are mine. So I don't know if it matters which one I choose. The n900a just had one.

And it really makes it more difficult, for me anyway, when they make n900 and n9005 share a section. I know that n900 has a separate "android development" section, but everything else is combined, and it only serves to confuse.
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sireniankyle:
delete
[Android General] jackeagle:
Converting Video Into Bootanimation...!!

POST - 2​

Converting Video Into Bootanimation...!!:cool:​

Here is the Tutorial on How To Extract Frames From Video File for Creating Bootanimation!!:laugh::laugh:​

Requirements;)

1) Windows OS. :silly::p

2) Free Video to JPG Converter

Steps To Extract Frames (Images) from A Video :

1) Download the necessary tools required.;)

2) Open Free Video to JPG Converter.:cowboy:

3) Now Click On The Browse Button And Add Your Video File To Software.

4) Click the lower Browse (Save To) button. Choose the location where you would like to save your snapshots. Click Ok.

5) Set the video frames you want to save as snapshots.

6) For example you can extract every hundredth video frame, frames in every 10 seconds, total 200 frames or even every frame.

Note: Be careful with the "Every frame" option. The total size of the extracted images may be several times bigger than the input file size!

7) Click convert button and wait images to be extracted.

7) Now Resize the Images To The Resolution Of Your Device Using Image Resizer ( Post 1). Example: In my case I take 480x800

8) Follow The Guide In Post (1) To Create Bootanimation using these Images.:D:D

:laugh::laugh:IF IT HELPED YOU KINDLY PRESS THANKS BUTTON SO THAT I WILL KNOW HOW MANY PEOPLE ARE BENEFITED FROM IT;):D:cool:​
[Android General] markdarylcorpuz:
Thanks!

Thank u so much for this.
[Android General] jackeagle:
Welcome...:) Press Thanks Button to OP Instead Of Writing....:)
[Android General] Pankaj Rai:
thankssssss so so much
[Android General] jackeagle:
Welcome...:)Plz Press Thanks Button instead of writing..:cool::laugh::laugh:
[Android General] xdagee:
Great post, but one quick question, can I make a boot animation outta a video? If yes then whats the file type and size I have to keep to make a perfect boot animation. Thanks :)

Sent from an open source device
[Android General] roshan2989:
Wow..awesome mate..so detail..:good:
[Android General] j123123:
thanks
[Android General] kamranhaghighi:
thanks such a good tutorial, i wish i saw this earlier , just yesterday when i saw a file named animation.zip i oepened it and found out its only like a GIF ! so i spend an hour making a dancing guy animation using paint :D in my screen resolution and crated the desc, it used stock booting animation xD i most see whats wrong once i get time :D anyway thanks

---------- Post added at 10:46 AM ---------- Previous post was at 10:45 AM ----------

hm... take screen shots rapidly :D
[Android General] jackeagle:
You can make it using a video too... You need a software to capture the frames of your video there is software for it...If software gives the option for frame resolution and then you can set before capturing it or you to resize it using image resizer links are in OP to resize to ur device resolution...:) will soon post a Guide for it...:)

--->Plz Press Thanks Button If I Helped You Instead Of Writing<---
[Android General] Rushabh22:
Excellent

Hi Bro..Really nice guide for Bootanimation..

Is it possible to add Audio in bootanimation because some indian branded mobile company like Micromax has voice in it's bootanimation and it looks great..

Is it possible to add audio in our nexus Devices .??

If we want to add audio than what things to have in phone..?

Thanks for this..:good:
[Android General] sharmsy:
Will the Bootanimation factory, image resizer, and photoshop work on my PC?? it runs windows service pack 2 64-bit??

Sharm♡♥♡♥ Android 4.1.2 [T3RomV²]
[Android General] vasanthmes:
[MENTION=5216756]jackeagle[/MENTION]

I am using CM11.

I tried ur tutorial and completed my boot animation. But when I pasted it in system/media and rebooted I found only an

android name as boot animation.. It's not what I created ..

I edited for almost 2hrs each and every frame..please help..I want to use that bootscreen that I created.

All I am seeing a weird android text as bootscreen.

:banghead: :banghead:
[Android General] Pankaj Rai:
okk done
[Android General] TheTAMAS:
This will do

Use this software to convert videos to GIF

http://www.video-gif-converter.com/freevideotogif.exe

Hit thanks, if it helps ;):laugh:
[Android General] jackeagle:
Hello..!! :)

That is due to the fact that the Mobile has not detected your bootanimation...Its due to permission..have you changed the permission to rw-r-r?? :)

If not cahnge it to it and try again...If still doesn't PM me your bootanimation to me and will look into it...:)
[Android General] jackeagle:
Hello...!! :)

Yes you can add Custom PowerOn sound to your mobile...Just navigate to system-->media-->audio-->ui--> check if PowerOn audio file is there if its there just replace it with new one and change permission to rw-r-r....:)
[Android General] jackeagle:
Hello..!! :)

Ya it will work without any problems...Just Install Microsoft .NET Framework 4.0 before installing bootanimation factory...:) Good luck...:)
[Android General] sharmsy:
Here is my creation!! Hope you like it!!

http://d-h.st/eIO

Note: this is for 320×240 if you want it to bigger screen you can edit it!!

Sharm♡♥♡♥ Android 4.1.2 [T3RomV²]
[Android General] jackeagle:
That's Good one...:) Congratulation on your successful bootanimation..:good::good:
[Android General] sharmsy:
I can't make it without your help!! :D

Sharm♡♥♡♥ Android 4.1.2 [T3RomV²]
[Android General] Urthemiel:
Making My own bootanimation in 3.. 2.. 1.. haha thanks:highfive:
[Android General] jackeagle:
Welcome...!!:D:D All The Best...!! :D

Press Thanks Button If You Liked It ;);):D:D:D
[Android General] jackeagle:
OP updated...:D Refer post 2 for the guide using video:):D

--->Plz Press Thanks Button If I Helped You Instead Of Writing<---
[Android General] Moppusan:
Success!

Successfully changed the stupid AT&T boot animation with your guide. Thank you!

I made mine just a black screen, one image. I like to keep it simple. I don't think I can get any more simple than that other than never rebooting. But that's just crazy talk. :silly:
[Android General] jackeagle:
:D:D:D Congrats on successfully creating new bootanimation....:D:thumbup:

--->Plz Press Thanks Button If I Helped You Instead Of Writing<---
[Android General] Pankaj Rai:
okkkk
[Android General] jackeagle:
You Can Share your completed bootanimation here....:D:D

Enjoy!!!:D:D:D

--->Plz Press Thanks Button If I Helped You Instead Of Writing<---
[Android General] qureshi786:
Great very helpful

sent GT-N5100 unlock rooted on android 4.2.2 stock baseband N5100XXCMJ2..build# JDQ39.N5100XXCMK1..previous device gnex i9250.
[Android General] xdagee:
Wow made some great bootanimation but unfortunately, it happened so fast. Any idea how i can keep it till device boot ?

Sent from an open source device
[Android General] jeremykersh:
you mean the boot ani, ends before your phone finishes loading right?

re-read this section of the op: The desc.txt file

either have it continuously loop or slow down the frame rate to stretch it out but either way you can do it with this
[Android General] deredede:
65

thank you very much.. i'm searching tutorial like this :good:
[Android General] jackeagle:
Congrats on successfully making a Bootanimation...:):):D

Its just you have to reduce the FPS to less value...Example : If current is 30 just reduce it to 25 and see...and don't keep FPS above 45 since its only for high end devices....:)
[Android General] xdagee:
yeah, did for several times, I had to keep reducing the FPS but it seems the images are not too enough. I have been on this for a while now. So I gonna use a different one. this time around, generating a lot of images from the video. I dont if the number of images affects the bootanimation. If it does then from the normal view, how many images (NUMBER OF IMAGES) the minium do you recommend. (i have about 50 imgs... for my first boot)
[Android General] jackeagle:
There is no limit for how many Images a folder can contain it depends on how you want distribute it in each folder...It can be any no of images..:)
[Android General] vasanthmes:
I've change the permission after reboot I see a blank black screen as bootscreen. Any ideas?:banghead:
[Android General] jackeagle:
Upload ur bootanimation here or PM me I will check it and let u know what's the problem...!
[Android General] vasanthmes:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/sp3oswd6126ikre/bootanimation.zip
[Android General] jackeagle:
Hi...!!

Here you go https://mega.co.nz/#!JFcHjRoB!zCO9Hwg6XOnOJLeTbWbQyfxTZXL6rTtg0XKv_hX5dU8

Just flash it via recovery...:)