[Vivo Nex Guides, News, & Discussion] KOLIOSIS:
The subject of app/bloatware removal/disabling has been mentioned in a few threads throughout the NEX forum,but,not much to mention as far as advancing the discussion,so,I thought I'd start a thread to centralize the topic.

As w/any mods go,this is one that's fairly harmless,worse case scenario,a factory reset will get you back on track,but,ultimately everyone is responsible for their own phone & what happens to it.

With that out of the way..............

1) Any app that can be easily uninstalled by the "uninstall" button is 100% safe,no harm whatsoever. If you want,d/l an apk extractor tool app to make a copy & store wherever,should you change your mind.

2) Now,most are interested in getting rid of as many of the VIVO system apps as possible w/o crippling wanted functionality. This will be an evolving list,& gradually adding to it,with input from anyone interested,I'll update the list right here.

3) OK,the How-To is right here: https://www.xda-developers.com/uninstall-carrier-oem-bloatware-without-root-access/

4) Now here's what I have so far (see below,I'll edit/add as needed)

Any input regarding adding to the list is encouraged,please only suggest bloatware that you have actually uninstalled yourself & please include any effects on functionality that may have resulted,especially if it affected other apps & their functionality. (question marks below [??/etc...] are in place of Chinese letters/characters)

5) Once again,tried & tested input is highly encouraged & welcome. The list will grow & evolve/be edited on a continuous basis until we all get it figured out. :good:

******** A factory reset will restore all uninstalled apps

******** OTA's shouldn't be affected or affect the status of apps,whether they're installed or uninstalled (unless,of course,you've deleted something pertaining to updates,which won't be listed below)

******** The dates reflect the time of posting/removal,for ease of troubleshooting,in the event something noteworthy gets broken,it gives a good reference where to begin looking for the problem/solution.

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I no longer have this phone,soooooo......

I'm looking for someone to take over the thread as the OP,to manage/edit the OP/List as they see fit.

I've already received pre-approval from the Admin/Moderator staff to make this happen,if anyone is interested,P.M. me.............................

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MAKE CERTAIN YOU HAVE A 3RD PARTY LAUNCHER INSTALLED BEFORE REMOVING THE FunTouchOS Launcher

**********FunTouchOS Launcher (com.bbk.launcher2) (8/16/18)**********

MAKE CERTAIN YOU HAVE A 3RD PARTY LAUNCHER INSTALLED BEFORE REMOVING THE FunTouchOS Launcher

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App Clone (com.vivo.doubleinstance)

Browser (com.vivo.browser)

Calendar (com.bbk.calendar)

Calendar pendants (com.vivo.widget.calendar)

Driving Mode (com.vivo.carmode)

iManager (com.iqoo.secure) Deleting this removes the traffic speed indicator in the notification bar.

Jovi Smart Scene (com.vivo.assistant)

Jovitranslate (com.vivo.aitranslate)

Jovi ?? (com.vivo.agent)

Log Collection (com.android.bbklog)

LogSystem (com.bbk.iqoo.logsystem)

Messages (com.android.mms) DO NOT UNINSTALL: (com.android.mms.service),Not sure,may be safe,erring on the side of caution,my Textra app is working fine,leaving well enough alone.

Mobile KTV (com.vivo.vivokaraoke)

NetworkLocation (com.baidu.map.location)

vivoCloud (com.bbk.cloud)

vivoice (com.baidu.duersdk.opensdk)

Weather Storage (com.vivo.weather.provider)

??????????? (com.iflytek.speechsuite)

**********ADDED ON 8/15/18************

VideoPlayer (com.android.VideoPlayer.apk)

**********ADDED ON 8/16/18************

Email (com.vivo.email)

EasyShare (com.vivo.easyshare) (app for file transfer when setting up a new phone)

My House com.bbk.scene.indoor (launcher designed for kids,home screen looks like a room)

i Music (com.android.bbkmusic)

Notes (com.android.notes)

V-Appstore (com.vivo.appstore) ]

vivo.com (com.vivo.website)

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DO NOT REMOVE THE FOLLOWING, doing so breaks some functionality:

Gallery (com.vivo.gallery) Breaks ability to change wallpaper on lockscreen & desktop,suspect it also breaks instant access to other 3rd party gallery apps from stock camera app (verification needed)

VIVO Service (com.vivo.daemonService) Breaks option of "screen always on".

Per request,I've added the following post regarding MMS:

https://xdaforums.com/t/guide-vivo-...le-without-root.3813308/page-10#post-86785929