yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[EVO Shift 4G Themes and Apps] wardfan220:
I have removed Sprint Zone, NFL, Nascar, Peep, Footprints, Mp3, Stocks, including their widgets and have no issues whatsoever. I use the FriendStream widget and have had no FC's at all.

I haven't removed it yet, but I'm sure the Kindle app is safe also.
[EVO Shift 4G Themes and Apps] stealthfx:
When I run titanium backup, it does not list a single dang up for backup\restore etc. And it passes the root check. I am using visionary. Am I just a dolt and clueless as to how to use the app?
[EVO Shift 4G Themes and Apps] riggsandroid:
Is your SD card mounted to your computer when this is happening?
[EVO Shift 4G Themes and Apps] cloverdale:
try having titanium install busybox.
[EVO Shift 4G Themes and Apps] jesusice:
Do you have the view filtered? Hit search.

Sprint Voicemail is safe to remove, btw.

EDIT: Mail and Sprint Hotspot are also fine to remove.
[EVO Shift 4G Themes and Apps] stealthfx:
Hey Guys,

Ok, so the "filter" section has "all" checked, right now the line. Also my sd card is not mounted. The only thing I see when I click on the backup/restore tab is..

Application widgets

Accounts

Bluetooth Pairings

Country language timezone

Wi-Fi access points.

I am sure that it's glaringly obvious...
[EVO Shift 4G Themes and Apps] stealthfx:
Sorry but how do I get it to install busybox? I already have it installed from visionary root. Just to check if it was working, I was able to do su in terminal mode.
[EVO Shift 4G Themes and Apps] jesusice:
In Titanium hit where it say "Problems?"
[EVO Shift 4G Themes and Apps] Evo_Shift:
Does freezing them also give issues?
[EVO Shift 4G Themes and Apps] bcnice20:
ive been able to remove all of the sense apks and widgets without issue ill give a full list of everything i can successfully remove and maybe throw a simple script together for you guys that can b ran in scripter or gscript tht automagically removes all the apk i list
[EVO Shift 4G Themes and Apps] epitaphromance:
an adb script?
[EVO Shift 4G Themes and Apps] cloverdale:
Will the script utilize the recovery exploit? For otherwise it would have to be run with each reboot.

And you can add the htc keyboard to the list of removable apps.
[EVO Shift 4G Themes and Apps] cloverdale:
I want to add that if you updated the voicemail app, you need to also uninstall the update via settings-> manage applications, otherwise it will remain.
[EVO Shift 4G Themes and Apps] Dread 7us:
That would be awesome

Sent from my PG06100
[EVO Shift 4G Themes and Apps] riggsandroid:
Great. I will definitely put this in the OP and use it too! Glad this is starting to pick up a bit.

I'm Shifting on 4G.
[EVO Shift 4G Themes and Apps] cloverdale:
I have removed the sense desktop with no issues.

Also safe: sprint updater, kindle, and htc mobile guide.
[EVO Shift 4G Themes and Apps] bcnice20:
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/6316939/scripts/removal-tool.sh

the first link is the actual script look at it for a list of what all is deleted..

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/6316939/scripts/scripter.json

place this on the root of your sdcard then download scripter from the market. Go to settings then click import scripts from sdcard. It will automatically load this script into scripter then you can simply go back click on the script and run it to remove everything

ps. the recovery exploit isnt implemented gotta look into tht but its an easy way of getting rid of everything quickly without having to delete each manually!!!!
[EVO Shift 4G Themes and Apps] raymond4:
Thanks it worked
[EVO Shift 4G Themes and Apps] riggsandroid:
can you provide a list of the files removed? Thanks!
[EVO Shift 4G Themes and Apps] theimpaler747:
I believe he did right here ;) :D
[EVO Shift 4G Themes and Apps] riggsandroid:
yea - i'm on the CR-48 and it won't open the file, but i just got it on my phone!

will update OP shortly. curious as to why the CR-48 wont open it...
[EVO Shift 4G Themes and Apps] bcnice20:
If u look at the original script it will list everything that is removed
[EVO Shift 4G Themes and Apps] cloverdale:
What happens upon reboot? Do the apps reappear?
[EVO Shift 4G Themes and Apps] Dread 7us:
They all came back after I rebooted my phone

Sent from my PG06100
[EVO Shift 4G Themes and Apps] theimpaler747:
Moved this to themes and apps, as it is more apt there ;)
[EVO Shift 4G Themes and Apps] riggsandroid:
Yea, wasnt sure, figured youd set me straight..;)

I'm Shifting on 4G.
[EVO Shift 4G Themes and Apps] cloverdale:
Thanks for the reply. I had already erased those via the recovery exploit, and thus could not try myself.
[EVO Shift 4G Themes and Apps] StringerE:
They come back if you use the script provided by bcnice20. As he mentioned, you'll have to set that script up to run after each reboot.

They will NOT come back if you remove them via Titanium Backup using the force removal through the recovery exploit (long press on the app you want to remove and it's the bottom option).
[EVO Shift 4G Themes and Apps] herbthehammer:
mount -o rw,remount -t ext3 /dev/block/mmcblk0p26 /system

rm -R /system/app/nascar09-prod-release.apk

rm -R /system/app/Sprint_Navigator.apk

rm -R /system/app/sfl-prod-release.apk

rm -R /system/app/HTCMobileGuide_Speedy.apk

rm -R /system/app/amazonmp3.apk

rm -R /system/app/AppSharing.apk

rm -R /system/app/AppSharing.odex

rm -R /system/app/com.htc.FMRadioWidget.apk

rm -R /system/app/com.htc.FMRadioWidget.odex

rm -R /system/app/com.htc.FriendStreamWidget.apk

rm -R /system/app/com.htc.FriendStreamWidget.odex

rm -R /system/app/com.htc.MusicWidget.apk

rm -R /system/app/com.htc.MusicWidget.odex

rm -R /system/app/com.htc.NewsReaderWidget.apk

rm -R /system/app/com.htc.NewsReaderWidget.odex

rm -R /system/app/com.htc.StockWidget.apk

rm -R /system/app/com.htc.StockWidget.odex

rm -R /system/app/com.htc.TwitterWidget.apk

rm -R /system/app/com.htc.TwitterWidget.odex

rm -R /system/app/com.htc.WeatherWidget.apk

rm -R /system/app/com.htc.WeatherWidget.odex

rm -R /system/app/DCSStock.apk

rm -R /system/app/DCSStock.odex

rm -R /system/app/FriendStream.apk

rm -R /system/app/FriendStream.odex

rm -R /system/app/htcbookmarkwidget.apk

rm -R /system/app/htcbookmarkwidget.odex

rm -R /system/app/HtcCalculatorWidget.apk

rm -R /system/app/HtcCalculatorWidget.odex

rm -R /system/app/htccalendarwidgets.apk

rm -R /system/app/htccalendarwidgets.odex

rm -R /system/app/HtcClockWidget.apk

rm -R /system/app/HtcClockWidget.odex

rm -R /system/app/htccontactwidgets.apk

rm -R /system/app/htccontactwidgets.odex

rm -R /system/app/HtcFootprints.apk

rm -R /system/app/HtcFootprints.odex

rm -R /system/app/HtcFootprintsWidget.apk

rm -R /system/app/HtcFootprintsWidget.odex

rm -R /system/app/htcmailwidgets.apk

rm -R /system/app/htcmailwidgets.odex

rm -R /system/app/htcmsgwidgets.apk

rm -R /system/app/htcmsgwidgets.odex

rm -R /system/app/HtcPhotoWidget.apk

rm -R /system/app/HtcPhotoWidget.odex

rm -R /system/app/HtcProfileWidget.apk

rm -R /system/app/HtcProfileWidget.odex

rm -R /system/app/HtcRingtoneWidget.apk

rm -R /system/app/HtcRingtoneWidget.odex

rm -R /system/app/htcsettingwidgets.apk

rm -R /system/app/htcsettingwidgets.odex

rm -R /system/app/HtcSyncwidget.apk

rm -R /system/app/HtcSyncwidget.odex

rm -R /system/app/HtcTwitter.apk

rm -R /system/app/HtcTwitter.odex

rm -R /system/app/Rosie.apk

rm -R /system/app/Rosie.odex

rm -R /system/app/Stock.apk

rm -R /system/app/Stock.odex

rm -R /system/app/teeter.apk

rm -R /system/app/teeter.odex

Sent from two tin cans and a looong string.
[EVO Shift 4G Themes and Apps] riggsandroid:
Thanks Herb - but we got it, check out the OP in the [ code ] boxes.

Has anyone removed CopyRight2.1 (not sure if that is the apk name right now as at work and can't really look for it..)
[EVO Shift 4G Themes and Apps] cloverdale:
Add HTC sense (desktop to the apps that are safe to remove).

Also, if one does not want to go through the hours of removing the apps via titanium (I recommend just doing it though, as they never come back) just rename benice's script to visionary.sh, place it in /data/local, then check the option to run visionary.sh at boot in visionary. Then, at each reboot the script will autorun and you will never again see the apps.
[EVO Shift 4G Themes and Apps] viperv303:
Sorry if I missed this already, but is it safe to remove telenav via the force remove app option? or should I freeze it?

Also, as for any of the "sprint" apps (basically any app with the word sprint in it), can I just remove all of them rather than freezing them? Like the sprint zone, or the hotspot app? or will that cause problems?
[EVO Shift 4G Themes and Apps] foxsdaddy67:
for some reason my alarm clock and desk clock have disappeared. any idea what apk it is? i sure dont remember deleting the alarm!:confused:
[EVO Shift 4G Themes and Apps] wardfan220:
Did you remove these?

rm -R /system/app/HtcClockWidget.apk
rm -R /system/app/HtcClockWidget.odex

It might be connected to the clock widget?
[EVO Shift 4G Themes and Apps] jesusice:
Naw. I've removed those also but still have the clock. That's just for the widget (which only works in Sense) and not the clock.

^ Shift Faced
[EVO Shift 4G Themes and Apps] foxsdaddy67:
I cleared Dalvik cache and its back. Hmmmm
[EVO Shift 4G Themes and Apps] wardfan220:
Yeah I knew that was the widget, but wasn't sure if maybe there was some dependency.

Sent from my HTC Evo Shift 4G using the XDA app.
[EVO Shift 4G Themes and Apps] wardfan220:
Umm, well, congrats. That's weird, oh well, at least it's fixed.
[EVO Shift 4G Themes and Apps] bcellis:
Is there a way to remove the following apps via terminal commands?

Kindle

Sprint Hotspot

Sprint TV

Sprint Zone

I manually used a bunch of commands from the script in the OP to remove some of the bloat but didn't see those listed. Thanks.
[EVO Shift 4G Themes and Apps] kbrn:
Great list of safe apps to remove.

Just a little feedback: When you remove Sprint Zone app if you have to call sprint support using *2 your phone dialer will crash since dialing *2 triggers the sprint zone app to make a voice/data test before calling sprint support.

Not a big deal is you have the 888 number for direct tech support if you have it in your contacts but just thought I would let you guys know.
[EVO Shift 4G Themes and Apps] T-Rave:
Removed most the same apps with Root Explorer. Phone is running with no issues. I love that Sense and Sense lockscreens aren't on my phone anymore :)
[EVO Shift 4G Themes and Apps] riggsandroid:
So do you have any lockscreen?
[EVO Shift 4G Themes and Apps] T-Rave:
Worked perfect. Thanks :D
[EVO Shift 4G Themes and Apps] T-Rave:
Yeah, when sense lockscreens are removed it goes to the stock android locks. On left is drag right to unlock and on right it's drag left to change volume settings. I think it's pretty great :D

Also using Go Launcher for my launcher so no need for the Sense, "Rosie," one.
[EVO Shift 4G Themes and Apps] riggsandroid:
Thanks for the tip. That wasn't the case with my last phone. But I do prefer that lockscreen to sense.
[EVO Shift 4G Themes and Apps] DWake014:
The alarm clock is the world clock apk. I accidentally deleted mine as well but I'm on miui now anyways so its all good
[EVO Shift 4G Themes and Apps] jesusice:
Awesome! Stock lockscreen feels like home for me :)

Note: Gotta restart after removing for Sense lockscreen to go away.

^ Shift Faced
[EVO Shift 4G Themes and Apps] T-Rave:
Anyone that is looking to remove the Sense lockscreen just be warned that if you use the stock alarm clock you may not be able to shut it off when it goes off :p

When my alarm went off the first morning I dug around trying to shut if off, but since I was not fully coherent I just yanked the battery. Fixed by going out and grabbing another alarm clock app :D
[EVO Shift 4G Themes and Apps] viperv303:
So, again, is it alright to remove the Telnav app?
[EVO Shift 4G Themes and Apps] theimpaler747:
Yup, should be fine :)
[EVO Shift 4G Themes and Apps] viperv303:
awesome, thank you! Now it'll stop auto running by itself and stay gone.
[EVO Shift 4G Themes and Apps] theimpaler747:
That is the best way to stop that I find too :D No problem, let me know if you need anything else
[EVO Shift 4G Themes and Apps] riggsandroid:
Telenav app is Sprint _Navigator.apk
[EVO Shift 4G Themes and Apps] bign94:
what is the best method for removing sense from a rooted device
[EVO Shift 4G Themes and Apps] theimpaler747:
Install an AOSP rom ;) :D
[EVO Shift 4G Themes and Apps] buddwm:
I also am wondering this plus another question:

I've found out that some bluetooth devices, specifically a Wii Remote, will not work on HTC Sense regardless of the app used to connect the device to the phone. I'm wondering if this is due to the kernel, or if something related to Sense is causing it. If I were to load a custom kernel and still have Sense, would I be able to get around this issue?

EDIT: After doing some more reading, seems like it might be the HTC kernel source BT drivers causing it. So I guess I'll have to wait for a non HTC kernel. ;)
[EVO Shift 4G Themes and Apps] killstapp:
so is it not safe to get rid of facebook?
[EVO Shift 4G Themes and Apps] theimpaler747:
Yes it is safe actually :) You may get rid of facebook
[EVO Shift 4G Themes and Apps] killstapp:
didn't see it in the list on the first page and was slightly confused. i mean, i know facebook is everywhere, but i don't use it and it is annoying me with it's incessant need to update.
[EVO Shift 4G Themes and Apps] cloverdale:
It is a battery drainer also. Even if background sync I'd turned off, it keeps giving notifications. I just use the website, much less wear on the battery.
[EVO Shift 4G Themes and Apps] theimpaler747:
Agreed, or just not use it at all :p
[EVO Shift 4G Themes and Apps] riggsandroid:
OP updated to show HTC Facebook and Facebook are safe to uninstall.
[EVO Shift 4G Themes and Apps] BaBnkr:
I unistalled visual voicemail with no problems as well as telenav, sprint branded apps,
[EVO Shift 4G Themes and Apps] the5ifty:
Is removing the stock browser a good idea or bad?
[EVO Shift 4G Themes and Apps] riggsandroid:
Removing it isn't bad, as far as I know. Anyone correct me?

I guess its not on the list because those who have listed stuff use it...haha.
[EVO Shift 4G Themes and Apps] ColeSloth:
hmmm. I just uninstalled most of the thing in the "safe list" plus a couple included in the script using titanium and now my phone only boots to the big 4G picture from the sprint intro splash screen and stays there.

Any ideas for me? I'm perm rooted with recovery.

edit-I'll try and see how a recovery restore point I saved yesterday will do for me.

edit-Be sure and do a fresh recovery save before removing all this just in case, guys. I just lost like 8 levels on Angry Birds!

edit-Just tried it running the script with same result.Guessing it's rosie.
[EVO Shift 4G Themes and Apps] jesusice:
Do you have another launcher installed? Gonna need it w/o Rosie.

^ Shift Faced
[EVO Shift 4G Themes and Apps] ColeSloth:
I'll give it a try. I didn't have any other so that makes sense. I assumed a stock type launcher would take over like the slide lock does. Have any launcher to recommend? or just pick one and give it a try?
[EVO Shift 4G Themes and Apps] jesusice:
I really like Zeam, although I've paid for both ADW Ex and Launcher Pro Plus. Zeam is free and very lightweight and fast. ADW Ex has some real neat features and really neat transitions and Launcher Pro Plus has the closest to Sense style widgets.

^ Shift Faced
[EVO Shift 4G Themes and Apps] ColeSloth:
Thanks. I'm trying Launcher pro atm and like it pretty well. I'll give adw a try for sure later. Scripter runs, but no such file or directory error pops up for every single one it tries to remove so nothing happens. guess it's back to manual removal for me. I'll edit this post to let you know if everything removes fine this time.

EDIT: All removed except for the facebook icon in the apps menu. FB is gone, but that stuck around. Thanks for all the help.
[EVO Shift 4G Themes and Apps] alkataz:
I accidently removed the wrong Calendar widget. I was trying to remove the Android one and removed the HTC one instead. How do I reinstall it? I have the apk file, but when I tried to install it with root explorer it said install unsuccessful.
[EVO Shift 4G Themes and Apps] theimpaler747:
Push it to system/app either with adb or root explorer
[EVO Shift 4G Themes and Apps] alkataz:
So I just copy the file to the system/app folder using root explorer?
[EVO Shift 4G Themes and Apps] theimpaler747:
Correct, and make sure the button at the top right is r/w, not r/o. Coppy it there and reboot :)
[EVO Shift 4G Themes and Apps] alkataz:
Thank you very much
[EVO Shift 4G Themes and Apps] jesusice:
Go into Manage Applications and force stop your launcher. When it reloads the FB icon will be gone. I had the same problem.

^ Shift Faced
[EVO Shift 4G Themes and Apps] theimpaler747:
No problem, let me know if you need anything else :)
[EVO Shift 4G Themes and Apps] kurtlove:
Just got a Shift

and it looks like I have my work cut out for me...why is it loaded with so much useless stuff??? Yearghhhh!!!!!!
[EVO Shift 4G Themes and Apps] deezndc:
I tried this and it isn't quite working for me. I tried advanced task manager before this to no avail. Somehow the script error details say something about the apps are not found. Anyone know what would help with this.

Sent from my Shift using the XDA app.
[EVO Shift 4G Themes and Apps] adamr240:
So I removed Sprint_VM.apk, but it is still here. There is another file, but I can't find the name. Does anyone have it?

EDIT: I rebooted a third time and its gone. Awesome.
[EVO Shift 4G Themes and Apps] EmptyCloud:
Might want to add HtcSyncwidget.apk and HtcSyncwidget.odex to the remove list. Took them out and saw my battery usage w/ screen off go from 96mA to 28mA :) Don't see anything breaking(I still have Sense and can use HTC widgets), but see great battery life.
[EVO Shift 4G Themes and Apps] beezie916:
Just out of curiosity how can you see how much voltage your using when screen off and such?
[EVO Shift 4G Themes and Apps] EmptyCloud:
Custom apps/widgets. I suggest Battery Monitor Widget, it is the best I've tried and it is free.
[EVO Shift 4G Themes and Apps] beezie916:
Thanks I will give it a shot...
[EVO Shift 4G Themes and Apps] MzBabyGurl:
PEEP

I removed Peep and noticed I'm not getting any notifications for facebook or twitter anymore. How can I add Peep back to my device?
[EVO Shift 4G Themes and Apps] jesusice:
When I was on Sense I removed Peep and still got Twitter notifications... don't know about FB, didn't have notifications on. I'd go into FB and Twitter and double check your settings are on and go into Accounts and Sync and verify they show as synced. I don't think removing Peep is the problem. Did you remove anything else?

^ Shift Faced
[EVO Shift 4G Themes and Apps] JKILO:
is that all you removed..or you removed friendstream as well?
[EVO Shift 4G Themes and Apps] trsix:
couple questions

1. In the list on top it shows it's ok to remove News 1.0 but leave news widget. In bcnice20's script list is shows 2 news widgets removed.

2.bcnice20's script also shows Rosie as being removed but one of the posts in this thread seemed to say better leave it.

Just trying to be careful here.

I'm using Titanium free version to remove so no backups for me.

Thanks!
[EVO Shift 4G Themes and Apps] jesusice:
News widget is safe to remove and so is Rosie but just make sure you've got an alternate launcher installed first. If you're not a Sense fan, then I recommend removing the HTC lock screen too. The stock AOSP lock screen is there underneath. It's got an added bonus in that YouTube videos won't stop playing when you lock the screen if removed

^ Shift Faced
[EVO Shift 4G Themes and Apps] trsix:
Flickr

I searched the thread don't see any mention of Flickr positive or negative for removal. Yahoo app. I'd like it ghandi.

Anyone tried removing it?
[EVO Shift 4G Themes and Apps] trsix:
how do i install an alternate launcher?
[EVO Shift 4G Themes and Apps] crump84:
There's plenty of alternative launchers in the market.
[EVO Shift 4G Themes and Apps] trsix:
huh

what market?
[EVO Shift 4G Themes and Apps] drob311:
This just made me laugh so hard I damn near **** my pants... The android market, you know, where you get all those application thingys... I wish jadeboy was here to give me a facepalm!

Edit: nevermind... I went and borrowed jade's... LOL
[EVO Shift 4G Themes and Apps] trsix:
ok

Is he a prick or is it just you?
[EVO Shift 4G Themes and Apps] drob311:
Sensitive? Have a sense of humor... If I flat out insulted you, you have read into my post way too deep... And yes I am a prick :D
[EVO Shift 4G Themes and Apps] aisseleacim03:
Classic.
[EVO Shift 4G Themes and Apps] notsointeresting:
This was so mean lol but hilarious but this is just a perfect example of why you should have some understanding of android before you get into xda and post in the forums. not to be rude but c'mon.

Nice one tho drob . Facepalm from jade made me laugh
[EVO Shift 4G Themes and Apps] drob311:
I wasn't being mean I was being sarcastic... It was supposed to make peeps laugh... All in good fun! :D
[EVO Shift 4G Themes and Apps] trsix:
news n rosie

I deleted news 1.0 but not the widget yet.

I also left Rosie Palmer for now.

Is the launcher needeed when deleting Rosie or the news widget?

I'm guessing the news widget.

ps, i knew what the market was, dloaded a few programs from it since i got the is phone 2 months ago. I didn't have a clue what a launcher was and thought mayne it was a program one of the devs wrote and availaible here or something. i'm leaving htcsense on here i think.
[EVO Shift 4G Themes and Apps] trsix:
flickr

Removed flickr no problems.not on list in first post.
[EVO Shift 4G Themes and Apps] jesusice:
If you're gonna delete the app then better delete the widget too. It serves absolutly no purpose and since it's just a widget will cause no harm if removed.

Rosie is your launcher (home screen). It is the stock Sense launcher. If you remove it without having another launcher installed it will make it very difficult to use your phone. So, before you remove Rosie make sure and go to the market and download a different launcher. LauncherPro is probably the most popular one but there are many great alternatives. ADW, Go Launcher, and Zeam to give just a couple examples.

Now, to the real question: Why not flash a custom ROM? Most ROMs have the bloat already removed and lots of tweaks and mods to make your phone altogether more awesome and useful. If you like the stock feel of Sense then check out one of the Mik ROMs. If you want less eye candy and more "git r done" then try an AOSP ROM like CM7.

^ Shift Faced
[EVO Shift 4G Themes and Apps] bodyshop:
Im late but had too add my LOL to the what market comment. Now that was funny.

Someone found XDA site, but never knew about the market?

Isnt that on the home screen of every HTC phone by default?

Boy, i needed that laugh.. ROTFLMAO
[EVO Shift 4G Themes and Apps] trsix:
delete stock wallpapers and htc lock screen

anyone tried it? the wallpapers, i'm guessing is a no no.

the reason i ask about the wallpaper is i use a black screen , supposedly gives a little better battery life.

i see android live wallpapers 2.2

htc sense live wallpaper 1.0

live wallpaper picker 1.10

magic smoke wallpaper 2.2

what do you have after deleting the htc lockscreen? saw it's safe to delete on the list. whats the stock one like? never seen it.