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Applications Safe To Remove

If you find applications which are safe to remove from the ROM, please post them here, along with what functionality is lost, including which "app" as it shows in the drawer, gets removed.
I will try to compile a big list in uniform format later on. Please only post if you have actually tested it.
Spreadsheet Of Applications Removable

I have removed all the hub apps social hub,music hub,game hub, etc using root explorer method I can confirm that it is safe to remove these with no problems system/apps is where they are.

would love a full list of this, i think this is going to be a commonly asked question. i'm still not 100% what i should be getting rid off

I've frozen or removed all of the above and AP Mobile, Yahoo finance, AccuWeather, Buddies now and Video maker with no issues using AntTek App Manager.

Analog clock
Bookstore
Buddies now
Choko EUkor
Days
Digital clock
Dlna
Dual clock
Email widget
Factory test
FTC
FTM
FTS
Gallery 3d
Genie
Gmail
Google feedback
HelNeue
Installflash
Kies
Kobo
Livewalls
Maps
Memo
Microbes
Minidiary
Mobileprint
Mtpapp
Musiccodp
Polarisoffice
PostIt
Pressreader
Samsungs apps
Samsung widgets
Secretwalls
Shareapp
Sns (facebook)
Social hub
Soundplayer (can give some bugs)
Speech recorder
STK
Street
Swype
Talk
Tasks
Touchwiz
Trimapp
TW cal and walls
Videoeditor
Voice recorder
Voice search
Voice to go
Toutube
Zinio
All tested and give no fc but some functionality lost

DocRambone said:
Analog clock
Bookstore
Buddies now
Choko EUkor
Days
Digital clock
Dlna
Dual clock
Email widget
Factory test
FTC
FTM
FTS
Gallery 3d
Genie
Gmail
Google feedback
HelNeue
Installflash
Kies
Kobo
Livewalls
Maps
Memo
Microbes
Minidiary
Mobile print
Mtpapp
Musiccodp
Polarisoffice
PostIt
Pressreader
Samsungs apps
Samsung widgets
Secretwalls
Shareapp
Sns (facebook)
Social hub
Soundplayer (can give some bugs)
Speech recorder
STK
Street
Swype
Talk
Tasks
Touchwiz
Trimapp
TW cal and walls
Videoeditor
Voice recorder
Voice search
Voice to go
Toutube
Zinio
All tested and give no fc but some functionality lost
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Tak tak jag mor bra?

DocRambone said:
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what sort of functionality loss this you notice? Can you please tell us, i'm planing to get rid of most of stock apps when i get the phone but like to know what will be affected.

So.
Being a new android user, I messed around with my phone without a full understanding of what would happen if i uninstalled a core application. I assumed incorrectly that Titanium Backup would allow me to reinstall applications, and then uninstalled the stock clock application thinking that it was one of the many clock widgets.
Could someone upload their stock Clock application apk here, or advise me as to how I can restore the stock clock without having to flash the original ROM?

Do you mean this apk?
i'm no expert either but if its the one you deleted then pushing it back via adb should do the trick.

Here are some I'm not sure about (some seem obvious) and would like clarification on what they do and if they're ok to remove:
chocoEUKor
com.orange.authentication.simcard.permission (is this specific to the Orange carrier?)
com.samsung.app.playreadyui
com.samsung.InputEventApp
com.sec.android.app.lcdtest
com.sec.android.app.screencapture (is this a built in one like LG?)
com.sec.android.app.smtsetup
com.sec.android.providers.downloads
Crash Notifier
DataCreate
EncryptApp
Error
Factory Test
Google Partner Setup
IMEITracker (is this the samsung tracking app?)
LogsProvider
MobileTracker
PCWDevice
PhoneUtil
PopupuiReceiver
Preconfig
Samsung account
Self Test Mode
Serial Number Read/Write
Service mode
Setup wizard
Share App
SyncmIDS
Wi-Fi sharing (only needed for hotspot?)
wipeoutreceiver
wlantest
wssyncmlnps

IN RED THE APPS THAT I REMOVED IN GALAXY S Without losing functionality.
AGAIN SGS I
TheMathMan said:
Here are some I'm not sure about (some seem obvious) and would like clarification on what they do and if they're ok to remove:
chocoEUKor (Choco font)
com.orange.authentication.simcard.permission (is this specific to the Orange carrier?)
com.samsung.app.playreadyui
com.samsung.InputEventApp (Deleted it no harm)
com.sec.android.app.lcdtest (LCD Test via phone *#*# secret codes)
com.sec.android.app.screencapture (is this a built in one like LG?) (Screencapture if you don't use it you can remove it)
com.sec.android.app.smtsetup
com.sec.android.providers.downloads
Crash Notifier
DataCreate (Important for each boat without it you will get into boat loop)
EncryptApp (didn't result in any harm)
Error
Factory Test (Another Test via phone *#*# secret codes)
Google Partner Setup
IMEITracker (is this the samsung tracking app?) (NO IDEA, DIDNT HAVE THIS SGS)
LogsProvider (lots of force closes if you delete)
MobileTracker (no harm was done when deleted)
PCWDevice
PhoneUtil
PopupuiReceiver
Preconfig
Samsung account (Pretty useless why would I need to sign in in my galaxy s?)
Self Test Mode (Another Test via phone *#*# secret codes)
Serial Number Read/Write
Service mode
Setup wizard (Setup Wizard for first boat)
Share App
SyncmIDS
Wi-Fi sharing (only needed for hotspot?)
wipeoutreceiver (remote wipe by samsung ?)
wlantest (Another Test via phone *#*# secret codes)
wssyncmlnps
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Anyway to remove the Agenda widget? Can't find that anywhere in Titanium...

I think its part of one of the calendar listings. One is the set of widgets and one is the calendar app. Whatever one doesn't have "open" available when you click on it is the set of Widgets.
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Sorry this might sound stupid, but how do you remove the default apps (eg Yahoo finance)
I have a rooted, Galaxy S2 on generic firmware (initially O2 branded). I have root explorer installed

iOStoAndroid said:
Sorry this might sound stupid, but how do you remove the default apps (eg Yahoo finance)
I have a rooted, Galaxy S2 on generic firmware (initially O2 branded). I have root explorer installed
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Titanium Backup is what I use. Filter by system apps and either uninstall or freeze.
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Thanks
TheMathMan said:
Titanium Backup is what I use. Filter by system apps and either uninstall or freeze.
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great thanks

YES Titanium Backup seems to work fantastic, i just freeze tbh as i guess it same effect as uninstalling? but you can choose to defrost kinda cool

TheMathMan said:
I think its part of one of the calendar listings. One is the set of widgets and one is the calendar app. Whatever one doesn't have "open" available when you click on it is the set of Widgets.
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Yeah, already got rid of the "other" calendar, but the widget option is still there. Odd!

TheMathMan said:
com.orange.authentication.simcard.permission (is this specific to the Orange
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im on voda and have that on my phone o.o

Crucio_ said:
im on voda and have that on my phone o.o
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Yeah. I'm not Orange either. Unlocked handset.
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How to get a list of purchased apps?

Other than looking at my CC purchase report. Report is OK. I can filter by "Google" and I believe that all the paid apps are included.
But is it possible to do that in Google Play Web or App?
In the Web I can find only all Apps I downloaded and All Apps which are installed. But they are not categorized as purchased or not.
Any ideas?

I wish google would do this also in their play store app, I'm sick of seeing every app I have downloaded over the last 3 years in the all apps tab an I can't even delete them from the list.

slayr76 said:
I wish google would do this also in their play store app, I'm sick of seeing every app I have downloaded over the last 3 years in the all apps tab an I can't even delete them from the list.
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Exactly. I can see only a list of every ****ty app I downloaded. It's really annoying that we can't filter the list.

Ditto! I remember the "old" Google market where you can look at just the purchased apps, but now with Google play you can't.
I wish they can create some way to sort.
Now, you might be able to see all you purchased apps on a pc. I think.
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I might be wrong, but I think there is a list of those apps if you look through the Google Wallet website.
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus

RTContent said:
I might be wrong, but I think there is a list of those apps if you look through the Google Wallet website.
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus
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Nice ! I never even thought of that. G.W. is useless in Canada so far, so I never would think to check that, but lo and behold. Thank you !
It would be nice if Google Play Store could do that though, but at least this way I can view the list, then search the market for specific purchased apps, rather than scrolling thru a jumbled, unorganized mess of crapps I have installed in the past.

Valkillmore said:
Nice ! I never even thought of that. G.W. is useless in Canada so far, so I never would think to check that, but lo and behold. Thank you !
It would be nice if Google Play Store could do that though, but at least this way I can view the list, then search the market for specific purchased apps, rather than scrolling thru a jumbled, unorganized mess of crapps I have installed in the past.
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No problem. I do agree though, the Play store app needs search filters that allows that.
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You can see a list of all purchases if you log into the Google Wallet site, however it also includes all purchases from the play store (music, magazines, offers), so it might still be too much information. My advise would be to install appbrain on your phone and sync the apps to appbrain. It will compile a list of paid applications for you and is a handy way to see how much you have spent in the market. The only short fall of this method is it will not account for apps that were purchased and removed prior to syncing.

Finally!!!
A solution we were looking for: http://www.androidpolice.com/2012/0...apps-in-one-place-with-the-legacy-play-store/
So we have two ways so far:
1) Google Wallet page
2) Hacked old Playstore app

Removing stock apks

Will anybody offer expert advice regarding the pros and cons of uninstalling the following apks in Note 2.If doing so, will it anyway improve the performance?The apks are listed below.
All share cast, All share cast Dongle spl, All share play, All share service, Bubbles, ChatON, Choco EU Kor, Deep sea, Flipboard, Game Hub, Google Play Books, Google Play Magazines, Google+, Group Play, Luminous dots, Phasebeam, Picasa Uploader, Polaris Viewer, Ripple wall, Rose EU Kor, Samsung Apps, Samsung AppsUNA2, Talk, Windy weather, Yahoo Finance , Yahoo News, Google Play Music & Chrome.
Waiting with thanks in advance..

I don't think removing all these will make your device fly
If any battery monitor showing any of these application draining juice then you can remove/disable.
Truly speaking i have all these and neither of it even records 0.1% juice at end of the day unless i have used that application.
Now if you saying about RAM, Android itself have inbuilt LMK (low memory killing)mechanism, whenever it needs RAM, it will remove unused application from background.
If still you needs more RAM (Cosmetically) you can find option in development option in setting to limit application number in background, though i can't say weather it will be helpful to save juice or raise performance.

dr.ketan said:
I don't think removing all these will make your device fly
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Exactly!
XDA effect! Phone, SMS, Email..... all are bloat anyway

pnsdhrn said:
Will anybody offer expert advice regarding the pros and cons of uninstalling the following apks in Note 2.If doing so, will it anyway improve the performance?The apks are listed below.
All share cast, All share cast Dongle spl, All share play, All share service, Bubbles, ChatON, Choco EU Kor, Deep sea, Flipboard, Game Hub, Google Play Books, Google Play Magazines, Google+, Group Play, Luminous dots, Phasebeam, Picasa Uploader, Polaris Viewer, Ripple wall, Rose EU Kor, Samsung Apps, Samsung AppsUNA2, Talk, Windy weather, Yahoo Finance , Yahoo News, Google Play Music & Chrome.
Waiting with thanks in advance..
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Instead of removing these, use Titanium Backup (you must be rooted) or similar to freeze them instead. Why? Sometimes you need them, and when you do you'll wish you hadn't uninstalled them completely. Also, a lot of the built-in application reside in the system partition, so removing them isn't going to get you any more storage space. What you really want to do is stop them from loading into RAM and hogging space if you don't use them at all. Freezing (i.e., disabling) them should do this. At the very least they won't run in the background and eat battery.
Also, some other apps/system services may link to these and if you uninstall them suddenly the system stops working the way it should (be especially careful of Samsung apps). When that happens you may need them to get the system back to where it should be. Unfreezing is a lot easier than trying to find them online or in a backup.
Finally -- before you do anything, backup, backup, backup.
mudge

dr.ketan said:
I don't think removing all these will make your device fly
Oh! Dr., you are here too! I thought of not pestering you with stealing your precious time by my frequent asking of these type unnecessary questions.However your answer is quite relevant and I value it and also follow it.So thanks a lot this time also.
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iCurmudgeon said:
Instead of removing these, use Titanium Backup
Finally -- before you do anything, backup, backup, backup.
mudge
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Thank you very much.

Don't forget about Greenify, easy to use yet powerful.
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Well I remove quite a bit out of my system/app folder and I see my android system battery usage drop significantly during the day, so I can't say it won't help as long as you don't use those items.
However all the things you listed are OK to remove, but I do recommend making a backup of the app folder at least. Ideally do a whole nandroid backup first.
When removing them, be sure to delete the apk and the odex file for the respected apk.
There's also alot more you can delete without losing much on the phone besides NFC which I never use anyway.

Lol i remove all system apps from samsung (except the snote, calendar etc.,) so far everything is fine

No login Milk music.

Anyone have a moded Milk music app? One that allows you to play explicit music without logging into samsung account .
Running latest but keep getting bugged to sign in.
Had a version that I had found somewhere here that ran with no prompt to sign in , but can't find it.
Lost it after factory wipe.
Edit: Basically I was running Milk music without any Samsung acct or apps installed on S4, I had debloated my phone of all Samsung apps widgets and accounts, and somehow the Milk music worked fine. Now after reinstall I keep getting requests to "Log in for explicit content".
NO NO NO , don't want to log in.
just want to hear my kind of music with all the naughty bits intact.
Looked all over Google but no luck .
Pp.

Was kind of working without login, but now it stopped working ,says it can't log into account ?
Having trouble finding the original one that was posted here. That version worked fine .
Pp.

This is it.
NOTE: I have tentatively cleared this with the moderators. MODS: If any legal question is raised feel free to erase the contents of this post.
This is a modified version of Samsung Milk with references to the Samsung Account services removed. It is also modified to install and work on any device, not just the Samsung ones. You WILL need to uninstall any versions of Milk that you have already installed if you want to use this application.
Download v1.0.176956: Milk
Pp.

Where is the link to download the app? Please disregard, I was able to locate it
Thanks!
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Here it is again.
As posted by Fenny.
It's post # 510.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=51403930
Pp.

What apps are you looking forward to on your Galaxy Watch?

I can not wait for a working Philips Hue app. I am checking the Gear store every few days. A few have been added since but there are either issues with it working on and off or the Widget not working. I need the widget!
Also, a Samsung Multiroom speaker update for Tizen 4! I searched this up before getting the Galaxy Watch and it looks like there is one for Tizen 3 but nothing for Tizen 4 yet.... Boo
What are you waiting for?

Yeah, it's frustrating to see so many apps available for WearOS that are not available on Tizen. I have the LTE enabled Galaxy Watch and would love to be able to leave my phone behind at home sometimes and still have access to the functionality of my favorite apps. Hoping these app developers start getting us some content on Tizen! Here's my wish list: Alert360, Amazon Music, Uber, Lyft, Facebook Messenger, WhatsApp, Skype, Skype for Business, Google Maps.

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Yeah, it's frustrating to see so many apps available for WearOS that are not available on Tizen. I have the LTE enabled Galaxy Watch and would love to be able to leave my phone behind at home sometimes and still have access to the functionality of my favorite apps. Hoping these app developers start getting us some content on Tizen! Here's my wish list: Alert360, Amazon Music, Uber, Lyft, Facebook Messenger, WhatsApp, Skype, Skype for Business, Google Maps.
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I thought I knew what I was getting in to when I bought the watch but with many devs not updating their apps, the app list for the Galaxy watch is less than the already sparse Gear S3!
The Spotify app is pretty good so my local music needs are fulfilled but apps like Skype, SfB and Uber would be an excellent addition to the watch.
WhatsApp, I can do with the replying to notifcations. I don't need to look through previous convos.
Google Maps, I paid £1 for a companion app. Works really well for turn by turn navigation. It dosn't give you the birds eye view but it guides very very well and hasn't failed me yet. Start a journey on Google Maps (On your phone) and it will auto start the compantion app on the watch. Its called "Gear Navigation". Free app for watch but paid app app on Google Play.
Having Uber on my wrist.. Might make it too easy!

I think there is an Uber app for Tizen now

Having just transferred from gear s3 to Galaxy watch, ALL my apps (and they are a lot) that were bought for the gear (tizen3) now work for Galaxy watch (tizen4). There is a Phillips hue app in the store and an Uber app too also for Galaxy watch. You may need to change your country store to USA to see them all (there is a topic for this under the gear forum). The Uber app only though works only with a Samsung phone.

I would like to get a podcast app.
Spotify don't have podcasts on the watch app.. Why, just why?..
Audible would be another app, then I can leave my phone @ home.

I believe Tizen has a bigger market share than WearOS now, surely developers will notice?

I talked with customer service at Audible.
They have an app for the apple watch.
I sugested that they make an app for the Galaxy watch too.
They thanked me and forwarded the request.
If there are more Audible customers here, it will probably help if you did the same.
Chat with them here: https://www.audible.com/contactus?n1=something_else&n2=other

Is there any application that I can use for remotely turn on or off Wi-Fi, flash light, sound... On my Samsung device from my Galaxy watch? I think there was some application on Gear S3 but I cannot remember how it calls....

petsrdjan said:
Is there any application that I can use for remotely turn on or off Wi-Fi, flash light, sound... On my Samsung device from my Galaxy watch? I think there was some application on Gear S3 but I cannot remember how it calls....
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I use 'Toggles + Widget' and it works great.

TraFalGarZ said:
I use 'Toggles + Widget' and it works great.
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That's the one I looking for. Thanks ?

Personally, I just want an app that stores notification history so that I can access old messages. There is 1 old app called NWS that does this but it drains the watch battery like MAD (5% per hour just from this app).
I am getting so frustrated by the lack of this simple feature that I will either make the app myself or return the watch.

stakoz said:
Having just transferred from gear s3 to Galaxy watch, ALL my apps (and they are a lot) that were bought for the gear (tizen3) now work for Galaxy watch (tizen4). There is a Phillips hue app in the store and an Uber app too also for Galaxy watch. You may need to change your country store to USA to see them all (there is a topic for this under the gear forum). The Uber app only though works only with a Samsung phone.
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I can't seem to find how to change my store country to US. Can you give me a link or tell me how I can do it? There are two apps which I want from the US country store: Spotify and Twitter Trends.

tofylion said:
I can't seem to find how to change my store country to US. Can you give me a link or tell me how I can do it? There are two apps which I want from the US country store: Spotify and Twitter Trends.
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Hi, please see below, this is one of the several threads on the subject, basically you need a vpn app on your phone to produce a US IP address and the Sim card removed:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/gear-s3/help/galaxy-app-store-region-change-disaster-t3628782/page2

stakoz said:
Hi, please see below, this is one of the several threads on the subject, basically you need a vpn app on your phone to produce a US IP address and the Sim card removed:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/gear-s3/help/galaxy-app-store-region-change-disaster-t3628782/page2
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Thanks. I've tried it as you said without the sim card and it worked flawlessly. All that's left now is to find more apps to download

A Good GPX tracker as Oruxmaps and a Wunderlist integration.

Ghostracer - ultimate tool for runners

Runtastic

Shazam would be nice to have

zello - walkie walkie app