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[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] sn0warmy:
UPDATE: Attached an importable XML file to the OP, which can be used to disable the below services/apps in bulk, within BK Disabler.

Coming from a long list of Nexus and Pixel phones running pure Android, The Galaxy S8 is my first phone with TouchWiz. While I love the phone and Samsung's take on the UI, I've been on a mission to get the Galaxy S8 to run as smoothly and efficiently as possible in order to avoid unnecessary battery drain and RAM usage. I've spent a good amount of time going down the list of preloaded processes on the S8 and researching to see which ones are safe to uninstall/disable without hindering any day-to-day functionality of the phone.

To start, since I have the T-Mobile variant, I uninstalled/disabled every T-Mobile related app/process on my phone. Then, after reading up on all of the below processes to ensure they were not necessary and safe to freeze, I used BK Package Disabler to freeze these:

com.samsung.aasaservice (AASAservice)

com.sec.android.AutoPreconfig (AutoPreconfig)

com.android.providers.partnerbookmarks

com.samsung.android.app.watchmanagerstub *don't freeze if you use Samsung Gear*

com.samsung.android.email.provider *don't freeze if you use the default Samsung Email app*

com.sec.edgtestapp (EpdgTestApp)

com.sec.android.widgetapp.samsungapps (Galaxy Essentials Widget)

com.samsung.android.app.vrsetupwizardstub (Gear VR SetupWizardStub) *don't freeze if you use Samsung Gear*

com.sec.android.service.health (Health Service) *don't freeze if you use Samsung Health*

com.lookout (Lookout) *As explorer-10 pointed out, make sure to disable Lookout as a Device Administrator under "Settings > Lock screen and security > Other security settings > Device Administrators"*

com.android.printspooler (Print Spooler)

com.samsung.android.beaconmanager (Samsung Connect)

com.sec.android.app.sns3 (Samsung Galaxy)

com.samsung.android.app.mirrorlink (Samsung MirrorLink 1.1) * don't freeze if you connect your phone to your car via USB for Android Auto*

com.sec.spp.push (Samsung Push Service)

com.sec.android.app.SecSetupWizard (Samsung setup wizard)

com.samsung.SMT (Samsung text-to-speach engine)

com.samsung.oh (Samsung+)

additional T-Mobile related processes that I froze:

com.tmobile.pr.mytmobile (T-Mobile)

com.tmobile.vvm.application ( T-Mobile Visual Voicemail)

com.tmobile.pr.adapt

Lastly, to make my phone feel a bit snappier, I enabled developer settings (Settings > About Phone > tap "Build number" 7 times) and turned Window animation scale and Transition animation scale both to "0". The end result of all this is a Galaxy S8 that feels just as fast/snappy as my Google Pixel did.

I imagine I missed a few processes that are safe to freeze since my main focus was just on ones that were constantly running and draining battery/RAM usage. So please feel free to comment with any additional processes you've found and I'll update the list.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] style99:
Thanks for the list
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] sn0warmy:
No problem.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] M3ph15t:
you could add these if you want to:

https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=72013208&postcount=2
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] sn0warmy:
Wow! That's a huge list. You can confirm that every one of those are safe to uninstall/freeze without hindering any core functionality of the phone?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] M3ph15t:
Some things are obviously without functiuon, but nothing elemental like the search engine (I found a list where this was deactivated)

IE: The default Mail app or Google Quick Search are disabled, some menu point within the assistance menu are not working anymore, maximum powersaving isn't working anymore (because the minimalistic launcher which is used by it is also deactivated)

Atm I'm looking for the Speech engine (the Mic icon left of the Space bar), because it seems like I deactivated this and I use it quite often so it's a little anoying ;)

EDIT:

The AOD is one point I disabled because I prefer not to use it, but that is something which could be usefull to someone else
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Djapatos:
You the real MVP
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] bckrupps:
Will freezing this one actually get rid of the forced bookmarks in the samsung browser. i hate that.

com.android.providers.partnerbookmarks
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] M3ph15t:
I can't tell you that, because i prefer Firefox on all my devices (Bookmark Sync is essential for me)

Regarding the Voice dictation problem: I found the app I deactivated which was responsible for it: the Google App. So if you use this app OR the voice dictation feature, you should let it enabled.

Another problem I ran into: Contacts an Calendar sync (to Google) don't work properly anymore with the Samsung Calendar and Contacts app.

Temporary workaround: use the Google Contacts App (you'll find it on APK Mirror) and Google Calendar, these sync fine

I'll try to find a solution for it, but for now I don't have the time for it and will reset my device to get it working properly again.

I'll keep you and the original Post of mine updated with the new infos
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] henrybravo:
Yes. It also gets rid of the forced bookmarks in Chrome.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] ewokuk:
Its probably the most useful list I have found so far but for anyone to know whether they want to disable each service or not, they all need some sort of brief explanation of what they do. I disabled what i thought were obvious ones on mine (anything with bixby or gear in the name for a start) but there were lots that i left alone as i couldnt find anything on what exactly they did.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] bckrupps:
i tried it. unfortunately it doesn't delete the stock bookmarks in the samsung browser on att anyway. i was hoping it would. thanks for the help though
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] texaslittleangel:
Agreed 100%

A brief explanation would be highly beneficial.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] explorer-10:
Would be useful if you could make the first post into an importable xml file.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] explorer-10:
How'd you get Lookout to disable via BK? I got a fall message asking to re-enable disabled apps and restart the app. Did that to no avail.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] sn0warmy:
Are you referring to the list I put in the OP? If so, I already put a brief description in parentheses next to each service, wherever possible. Not really sure what else you'd like added to each line.

Great point. I exported my current Disabled Services XML file from BK Disabler and uploaded it to Google Drive. The OP is updated with this XML file.

It didn't cause any issues for me. I simply installed BK Disabler, ran down the list of apps/services I wanted to disable (including Lookout) and it disabled them all, no problem. I just double checked and can confirm that Lookout is still disabled even after multiple OS updates from T-Mobile.

Maybe try uploading the XML file I just put in the OP to see if that method works.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] explorer-10:
Nevermind, I got it to freeze/remove. It was still enabled under device administrator.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] sn0warmy:
Weird, Lookout is not an option under Device Administration on my phone. I can't remember if I disabled within Device Administrator prior to disabling it with BK Installer. Nonetheless, I updated the OP with this bullet point for disabling Lookout in case anyone else runs into the same issue.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] theprfct10:
I appreciate this however I'm curious how much difference in battery life does this really make or is it more of a nuisance thing than anything else?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] :
I just installed BK Disabler and it fails to activate with an unknown error, there are some troubleshooting steps in broken English which don't work, what a joke...

Did anyone run into a similar problem?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] jaypr9:
Its doing the same for me. I actually had it installed and screwed something up on my phone so I factory reset and when I went to run it again it just fails. Maybe it's something server side.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] wadamean:
turns out you need to install this app too. What i did was downloaded it and didnt open it, right then I gave it admin access through settings app for both bk and this one, then ran the code on my mac terminal ADB and bam it finally worked.

Package disabler - App Freeze in play store.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.kunkunsoft.rootpackagedisablerfree&hl=en

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check my comment reply just now :)
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] jaypr9:
Seems like all of the bloat remover apps are having issues from what I'm gathering from the play store.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] bernek:
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[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] roberto_1986:
Hello!!!

Im really interested and i want to know if is safe to uninstall this apps too!!

samsung member

e-mail

samsung health

S-voice

galaxy app

Chrome

Gmail

Drive

Play film

Hangout

Photo

Instagram

Word/exel/power point

One drive

Samsung gear

Samsung Pay

Play music

Smart things

I have s7 edge that running OREO 8.0
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Someguy14201:
you could add the facebook services and stuff, I uninstalled them through link2sd because they're useless. And because I don't use facebook.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] btrainXDA:
Turned it into copy pastable ADB'able list if anyones keen:

pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.aasaservice
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.sec.android.AutoPreconfig
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.android.providers.partnerbookmarks
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.app.watchmanagerstub
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.email.provider
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.sec.edgtestapp
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.sec.android.widgetapp.samsungapps
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.app.vrsetupwizardstub
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.sec.android.service.health
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.lookout
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.android.printspooler
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.beaconmanager
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.sec.android.app.sns3
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.app.mirrorlink
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.sec.spp.push
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.sec.android.app.SecSetupWizard
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.SMT
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.oh
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] 08lowpar:
Hello!

I currently have the s8 plus from Xfinity ‐ What would you suggest I use to get rid of my bloatware and unused apps? Thank you, in advance!!
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] 08lowpar:
Hello!

I have the s8 plus from Xfinity, what would you suggest for me to do to about my bloatware? Thanks in advance!!
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] Opman711:
Sprint S8 variant here:

I'm unable to get notifications of any kind on my lock screen. All notification settings are on for all apps and have it set to display all details of notifications. Also did a full reset on my phone and still no notifications. The edge lighting also doesn't work when the screen is off. I've also tried the Screen Always On option and still no notifications other than the LED. #Annoyed
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] RockJ.:
My notifications don't display on my lock screen either with my S8. Getting annoyed too! Paid good money for this phone and one of several features I consider important to have on my phone.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] heino666:
What kind of unlocking method did you choose?

I had the same issue because i have choosen to unlock the phone without any security and in this case there are no notifications on the lock screen.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] hlanclos:
Ok so I finally figured it out...i had no security for a lock screen and wasn't receiving the notifications on AOD. I dont like having any security. So I changed my security to Swipe and then went to

-Settings

-Display

-Navigation Bar

-turn on Unlock with Home Button

Now youll get your notification on AOD without have any security. You just have to long press the home button to get to home screen from AOD.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] iceman.hugster:
has anyone tried using a AT&T 935A on Verizon ? I have seen posts from users flashing V onto A but not the other way. Is the hardware identical?

AT&T gave me my unlock code but it does not register with the Verizon network so I was about to flash the V or U version.......

Any ideas before I start flashing this one?
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] mionjacon:
I'm trying to do the same thing.. hope someone knows
[Xperia Z5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] freaky2xd:
Hey! I bought a broken Xperia Z5 E6653 and repaired the display and the power/volume buttons and it is working fine now. the seller told me that it was unlocked but I found out that it is locked for A1 Austria... which unlocking service site can you reccommand me which is cheap but still works? time is not a matter
[Xperia Z5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sceryavuz:
https://www.unlockunit.com/ - $15

Check phone first : https://sim-unlock.net/simlock/Sony/Xperia_Z5/
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] Audigy187:
When using the google gboard, i cannot use the gif portion of the keyboard. It is crossed out. I noticed using hangouts will enable the gif icon. Gboard isnt supported by the samsung stock messenger? Is there anything i can do to get the gif's to work?
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] nosympathy:
Could try something like Go SMS or any other replacement apps. I noticed it doesn't work same as you.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] Audigy187:
Thats a bummer. I like the google keyboard. I can always use the stock Samsung one. Wonder why google set these limits in the 1st place.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] nosympathy:
If you click on it, it says the samsung messenger app isn't supported. Tells me there is some code samsung hasn't added to allow it to work. Probably because they'd prefer you use their keyboard. I hate the samsung keyboard so I'll just live without it.

Tried swift keyboard and hate some of the layout and features. Need to see what I can change.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] JoshuaFCB:
Textra sms has built in gifs. And a whole bunch of amazing features. Give it a try if you still looking
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] imapfsr:
I am using Android messages and I have to go into emojis to find the GIF button and mine looks like its greyed out but it works...
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] subyfan:
Can confirm...Textra supports GIF and works beautifully with the built-in GBoard functionality.
[P3600 ROM Development] fraggar:
Hi people!

I've searched the whole board for an application that is able to auto disconnect my umts connection after let's say 2 minutes of inactivity.

I've found this program:

http://www.gb-soft.cz/XDAII/product_gprs_tweak_en.htm

This will change the cachetimer in the registry and seems to work.

But it does only disconnect when the phone is 'on' and inactive.

As soon as I turn my device 'off', the program doesn't disconnect the connection.

I've tried the Kaisertweak program with the 2 minute setting, doesn't work on my trinity.

I need this feature to check mail every 20 mins automatically and then disconnect the connection after checken. It improves the batterylife very much.

How do you guys do this?

Or are you all connected whole day and recharging alot?

Thanks for your suggestions!
[P3600 ROM Development] cyron_at:
I think this tool is what you need:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=317070
[P3600 ROM Development] fraggar:
Also with this tool, the disconnect timer doesn't work when the device is in my pocket and in the 'off' state. When I turn the device 'on', the connection disconnects after 2 minutes.

Is this just me with the disconnect problem?

Is it maybe this rom? (Bepe 0.79)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge] ahaninil2008@gmail.com:
Because I switched to Tmobile, I can not upgrade by OTA. I am waiting for the samsung upgrade tool. Right now, it does not show the new software available, always shows repair option.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge] merlin66676:
Dang, that wasn't there 45 min ago when I looked
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge] mamba94:
Still can't get the update on mine. It keeps saying "Service unavailable software update is temporarily unavailable. Try again later"
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge] blkt:
"The most recent software version becomes available on the SUA/SRA tool within a week of a new software update. During this time, the SUA/SRA is unavailable for usage."

Source: https://www.verizonwireless.com/support/knowledge-base-80200/

Yes, I am sure the servers are overwhelmed. You will need to wait until the OTA server is not overly saturated.

Source: http://www.galaxys6edgeupdate.com/v...0-nougat-updates-g920vvrs4dqd1-g925vvrs4dqd1/
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge] ahaninil2008@gmail.com:
I got it from Verizon Software Upgrade tool. So far so good. I like the battery settings.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge] knightsfury:
is anyone else having issues with the Gmail app automatically syncing and retrieving email? since this update, i don't get email pushed to my phone; i have to go into the app and manually refresh/reload to get mail to show up.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge] ahaninil2008@gmail.com:
looks like I have this issue too.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge] ahaninil2008@gmail.com:
After I set the battery usage back form "Mid" to original. I can receive gmail instantly by app Inbox. Probably I setup somewhere to get only 1 notice from Inbox, no duplicate notice from gmail app.

But I can get email instantly, that is important. I believe if you set battery usage to "Mid", it blocks background app to connect to internet, may delay your email notice.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge] wolferno:
Any way to avoid updating? My phone automatically downloaded update already but I want to stay in current firmware. Anyway to get rid of this?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge] blkt:
Has the update already been applied? In older system builds, it would ask what you wanted to do and there were three options (first one being "no" or do not apply). I am guessing now you are faced with two options, which are to set a time to update (with a checkbox to automatically apply it without prompting you) or apply now. I have not automatically received the download yet, but whenever it does I will be sure to say no or keep scheduling a time and make sure that box is not checked. Maybe, eventually, it will provide a "no, I will apply it manually later" option but I doubt it. If anyone has other solutions, please chime in.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge] wolferno:
I didn't apply update yet. But the only option now is to delay it by selecting "later." I've heard that eventually it will install meaning that there are limited amounts of time you can postpone. I found a solution which is to disable these packages.View attachment 4137207
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge] blkt:
Nice one. How did you disable these, with an app such as Package Disabler Pro or BK Package Disabler?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge] slimboy619:
guys has anyone noticed the change in there sound quality??? i updated my s6 edge to nougat 7.0 and am noticing the sound quality of my phone has been changed. before it was thick and was like tuk tuk type of sound but after the update its gone thin. there are settings called sound quality and effects but i still cant manage to get back the sound quality which i had on 6.0 marshmallow. are u guys also noticing this change in there sound? or its just me? plz pay attention on ur devices sound quality and let me know if my speaker is damaged or what? and whats the way to get back that thick quality sound on my s6 edge?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge] MrMike2182:
Have any of you guys that are on Nougat for the G925V seen and tried out the CFautoroot that's on Chainfire's website?? It's for the Verizon model..

Update: Apparently there's something wrong with Chainfire's website since he's moving everything to a better system and it's not filtering out the CFautoroot for the devices that have locked bootloaders so this obviously isn't going to work so don't try!! I already tried on one and it didn't work!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge] knightsfury:
thank you for the suggestion but mine was already set to "off." it started working normally for several days after doing nothing to the phone but now as of this morning it isn't auto syncing again. i haven't changed anything either which is more puzzling to me. :confused:
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge] Delgoth:
I will look into this right now. I'd love to update my S6edge a bit more.

It might not work this second. But we might still find an eng kernel yet or a good exploit.

The Exynos7420 board has seen way more exploits in the last year than any other devices.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge] wolferno:
The app that I used is called package disabler pro. Simply use the search function and it will show you the two packages I've mentioned. If the update automatically downloaded to your phone like mine did, you can simply restart your phone in recovery mode (hold down power button, volume up and home during boot up when you see the Samsung Galaxy logo stuff) and clear/delete cache.

If you want to confirm that you did everything right, go to settings and system updates. The settings app should crash because that option is disabled.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge] blkt:
Thanks! It is good to know the downloaded update is stored within the system cache (/cache) and can be easily deleted using recovery mode's wipe cache partition (format). Also, LOL I will be relieved to see the app crash. :victory: Edit: [MENTION=6456867]wolferno[/MENTION] Are you using the current version of Package Disabler Pro? In recent months people have been complaining about the software developer removing ability to disable certain packages (at Samsung's request) so they will no longer appear in the list (along with no changelog). System Updates is one of them so maybe they recently re-added it? I read this from reviews on google play store. Also, you might find this post interesting. https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=69997702&postcount=11 I have the suspicion there may be more to disable to prevent other updates and patches from sneaking in.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge] Babaines:
Hy guys

I'm italian and I use my GS6 Edge Verizon (SM-G925V)

I have update my smarthphone to Nougat with OTA

All it's ok but there is only problem: the screen rotation doesn't work (gyroscope problem)

I wait some answers

Thanks in advance
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge] wolferno:
It could be hardware issue. Try downloadingredients a gyroscope tater app from the App Store and see if that works. I don't have nougat to test for you but haven't heard any issues like that here.

It could be a hardware issue. Try downloading a gyroscope app and see if it detects motion in x,y,z coordinates.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge] Babaines:
[MENTION=6456867]wolferno[/MENTION]

Yesterday I have done a factory reset but gyroscope doesn't work again

For me it's an hardware problem??....damn
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge] wolferno:
I've read some people tried nudging their phone to get their stuck gyroscope sensors unstuck. Not sure if that really works but you can try that if you want to. My mom's phone had that issue but no amount of gently dropping the phone got it fixed. I would take that advice with a hefty grain of salt. If that feature is important to you, it's probably time to upgrade. Good luck but you are doing this at your own risk if you do choose to try this method out.