[Galaxy Note 3 Android Development] oluwaponmile:
The plan was to release this debloating utility in the Phronesis rom thread but it was later decided to have it in it's own dedicated thread so users of our rom don't get confused.

The script is provided as it and it's users responsibility to know what to debloat. The advice is to be careful of files to debloat. If you don't know what a file does, it's better not to remove it. You can Google what each app does if any doubt.

No member of the Know-How Team will be held responsible if you delete what you're not meant to delete. Don't expect your alarm to work if you have removed your clock, don't come crying to us that you missed you appointment because your alarm did not sound when you've debloated your clock. The utility is for people who know what they are doing!

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What's this utility for?

1. The very reason for this utility is to make a lean rom from your currently installed rom. Many users prefer to have application they don't use or consider bloat or useless removed from their phone to free up space, boost performance and reduce overhead on the system

2. Can this utility be used for other rom or is it purely for Phronesis Rom Series?

This utility can be used for any rom, any version of Lollipop or Marshmallow. Be it Note, Note 7 S4, S5 etc, can also be use for Tablets. Not tested on Nougat version.

3. How does the utility work?

The working of the utility is very simple, you tell it what you want removed by editing the debloating file and any app corresponding to that entry will be removed. You can only get back deleted files by doing a dirty flash of your rom.

4. How can I customize this utility for my usage?

Different users with different requirements. The script in the zip is based on my own preference, you will need to customize the script for your usage. Flashing the zip as it is will delete apps corresponding to the entries in the shell script which is for my own personal preference.

The attached zip as it is can be flashed to debloat your firmware. It will save about 200MB space in the system memory. But know that files will be deleted according to my preferences. E.g. I have choose to have all the AllShare apps removed which means I won't be able to send or receive files via WIFI Direct.

It's very easy to edit the file for your usage. You will need a file editor, e.g. Notepad++ and file archiver, e.g. 7zip. Follow the steps below to customize the utility for your usage

1. Download the attached debloater utility zip file.

2. Unzip or open archive.

3. Inside the phronesis folder is a file named "debloat.sh". Open this folder with Notepad++

4. Make changes as needed and save. Ensure you do not change the file name or it's extension i.e. the .sh, else the script will fail to debloat your device. See post #2 for the content of the shell script.

5. You can put hash "#" in front of any entry you want to disable. No need to delete the entire line. See example in post 2.

6. Put back the script and copy zip to your phone.

7. Flash as you will normally flash a rom.

Credit and Contributors:

[MENTION=3002844]filchi756[/MENTION]

[MENTION=3901205]Logel[/MENTION]

[MENTION=4326291]6h0st[/MENTION]

Thanks for all your effort team. Nothing would have been impossible without you:good:

Changelog:

V3 - Added delete dalvik-cache

V2 - XDA released

v1 - Initial compilation

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