[Q] Which bloatwares are safe to remove or disable? - ZenFone 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Like the title says, which bloats are safe to remove or disable, and still can update the phone normally?

I use Titanium Backup and freeze the following:
Asus Demo
Asus MyFrame
Asus MyWater
Asus Support
Audio Wizard
Audio WizardServices
Auto-start Manager
Backup
Basic Dreams
Browser
Bug Reporter
Calendar (I use Google Calendar)
com.android.backupconfirm
com.android.browser.provider
com.android.sharestoragebackup
com.android.wallpaper.holospiral
File Manager (I use Root Explorer)
Fresh Green
Kids Mode
LiveDemoServices
Lovely Pink
MiniMovie
Mirror
Music (I use other music App)
MusicFX (I use Viper4Android)
MyAsus
Party Link
PC Link
PhotoCollage (I use other Collage Maker)
PlayTo
Remote Link
Setup Wizard
Setup Wizard
Share Link
WebStorage
ZenCircle
ZenTalk
This is just a guide. Please feel free to defrost or freeze other apps accordingly.

MiCmAsTa said:
I use Titanium Backup and freeze the following:
Asus Demo
Asus MyFrame
Asus MyWater
Asus Support
Audio Wizard
Audio WizardServices
Auto-start Manager
Backup
Basic Dreams
Browser
Bug Reporter
Calendar (I use Google Calendar)
com.android.backupconfirm
com.android.browser.provider
com.android.sharestoragebackup
com.android.wallpaper.holospiral
File Manager (I use Root Explorer)
Fresh Green
Kids Mode
LiveDemoServices
Lovely Pink
MiniMovie
Mirror
Music (I use other music App)
MusicFX (I use Viper4Android)
MyAsus
Party Link
PC Link
PhotoCollage (I use other Collage Maker)
PlayTo
Remote Link
Setup Wizard
Setup Wizard
Share Link
WebStorage
ZenCircle
ZenTalk
This is just a guide. Please feel free to defrost or freeze other apps accordingly.
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Thanks for the input, but what I was asking was, which bloatware to uninstall and still can update the phone through OTA without any errors? Hope someone can help.
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swiftden said:
Thanks for the input, but what I was asking was, which bloatware to uninstall and still can update the phone through OTA without any errors? Hope someone can help.
Sent from my ASUS_Z00AD using Tapatalk
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You can uninstall those listed. But you must unroot first before applying any OTA update

dont uninstall or youll have a headaches of problem..just freeze it

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[REQ] List of Junk System apps safe to remove for stock .587 [ARC/Arc S]

I am looking for list of junk apps/Bloatware can be removed from stock .587 firmware , can anyone help me !.
Thanks in Advance
capt.nizam said:
I am looking for list of junk apps/Bloatware can be removed from stock .587 firmware , can anyone help me !.
Thanks in Advance
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I removed (sorry, I won't use apk file names):
- few of livewallpapers (probably you also can remove livewallpaper picker)
- ant radio service, ant hal service, ant wireless state
- endomondo
- Golf game
- gmail, youtube, facebook -> installed again, but I don't loose space in system/app with stock and data/app with updated version
- fun&downloads
- officesuite
- sound recorder (exist as apk, but I can't find way to run it ;P )
- twitter extension
- sakura (japanese keyboard?), woody skin
- exchange
- simtools
- xperia keyboard (if you don't use)
- xperia home, home add, weather widget, clock widget, timescape, onoffwidget etc (if you don't use and have another launcher)
- how to use screen widget
- clock apps - if you check system/app folder u will see that they are duplicated in few versions
- trackID - if you don't use / or use shazzam / or use newer edition from GooglePlay (but without widget)
- appenabler
- I think gallery app is also duplicated (stock android + sony version)
- default theme apps
- voice search, google search
- talkback, retail demo
- shutdown animation apk - never seen animation so I removed that
and few wizards
Apk's names and other useful things you can find in thread about junk software in older rom version.
Advice:
1. backup app with titanium backup,
2. delete
3. if everything looks fine go to first point for next app ;]
wzearsdcx said:
I removed (sorry, I won't use apk file names):
- few of livewallpapers (probably you also can remove livewallpaper picker)
- ant radio service, ant hal service, ant wireless state
- endomondo
- Golf game
- gmail, youtube, facebook -> installed again, but I don't loose space in system/app with stock and data/app with updated version
- fun&downloads
- officesuite
- sound recorder (exist as apk, but I can't find way to run it ;P )
- twitter extension
- sakura (japanese keyboard?), woody skin
- exchange
- simtools
- xperia keyboard (if you don't use)
- xperia home, home add, weather widget, clock widget, timescape, onoffwidget etc (if you don't use and have another launcher)
- how to use screen widget
- clock apps - if you check system/app folder u will see that they are duplicated in few versions
- trackID - if you don't use / or use shazzam / or use newer edition from GooglePlay (but without widget)
- appenabler
- I think gallery app is also duplicated (stock android + sony version)
- default theme apps
- voice search, google search
- talkback, retail demo
- shutdown animation apk - never seen animation so I removed that
and few wizards
Apk's names and other useful things you can find in thread about junk software in older rom version.
Advice:
1. backup app with titanium backup,
2. delete
3. if everything looks fine go to first point for next app ;]
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Thanks a lot:good:

Safe stock LP debloater for D802

This is the LOLLIPOP version of my debloater.
The KITKAT version can be found here : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2769803
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I've made an EXTRA debloater in addition to the safe LP debloater !
See following thread : http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g2/development-d802/extra-stock-lp-debloater-d802-t3110347
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Must be used with TWRP or CMW recovery.
It is a "safe" debloater wich only deletes some very annoying and safe to remove bloatware and not necessary apps.
You must UNSELECT the files you want to keep , so read the list first !
DOWNLOAD : Safe Stock G2 LP debloater
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The list of selected items:
WARNING : UNSELECT LGNfc if you want to keep any app wich need remote , IR , bluetooth , payments etc. . QuickSDK and Qremote for example need this service !!
atfwd : Mirror your devices display on a TV trough WIFI
Books : Google's book reader
ChromeWithBrowser : Chrome browser
Cloudhub : If you don't use a cloud you don't need this
Drive : If you don't use google drive you don't need this
elt_test : Diagnostic test
Facelock : Unlock your phone by face recognition
Gmail2 : Gmail client
GnnsAirTest : GLONASS -russian satellites- Airwave test
GnnsLogCat
GnnsPosTest : GLONASS Positioning test
GnnsTest : GLONASS test
Hangouts : Google messaging app
LGEIME_THEME_BLACK3 : Black LG keyboard theme
LGFOTA : Update ota , recommended to delete on rooted devices
LGNotebook
LgNfc : Near field communication , needed for bluetooth , payments , remotes and etc. Quicksdk and QRemote need this as well !!!
LGSearchWidgetProvider : Search widget
Newsstand : discover more of the news and magazines
PlusOne : Google plus
PrintSpooler : Make connection with your printer
QuicksetSDK : Controls IR sensor
SmartShare : Access your phone trough your TV
SmartShareDLNA : Smartshare needs this
SmartShareProvider : Smartshare needs this
talkback : Service that helps blind and vision-impaired users interact with their devices
LGBoxnet
LGSafetyCare
LGSmartWorld
LGBackup : Backup on LG
LGBrowser
LGCb : Cell Broadcast
LGEmail : LG email client
LGQMemoplus : Quick memo
LGUpdateCenter : Recommended to delete on rooted devices
LGQRemote : Remote for your television ,stereo installation etc.
LGRemoteCall
LGQVoiceplus : Better to use Google now as alternative
LGVideoEditor
MLT : LG is watching you
TagGoogle
WiseScreen : Screen should stay on when it detects your face
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Latest version : 2015-05-14
Would it make sense to include smartcover and weather for those who run xposed?
obvious said:
Would it make sense to include smartcover and weather for those who run xposed?
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Will be added this Sunday or Monday , because i'm away for 2 days.
Is there anyway to remove "Preload" folder symlink?
I've removed it from system, but it keeps recreating after reboot..
Mako0 said:
Is there anyway to remove "Preload" folder symlink?
I've removed it from system, but it keeps recreating after reboot..
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True that!!!!so annoying
New EXTRA debloater online
I've made an "EXTRA" debloater in addition to the safe one with all suggestions so far
See this thread : http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g2/development-d802/extra-stock-lp-debloater-d802-t3110347
Hello, I have used this debloater, and unselected "QuicksetSDK" and "QRemote" but for some reason, QRemote isnt there anymore, how can I get it back? I can't find where to get the .apk for it.
Really great, much appreciated.
Cuzmanbro said:
Hello, I have used this debloater, and unselected "QuicksetSDK" and "QRemote" but for some reason, QRemote isnt there anymore, how can I get it back? I can't find where to get the .apk for it.
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I have this issue as well.
The first thing in my mind is that it uses an other service ... maybe lgnfc ?
I'll look it up on monday ... no time this weekend , sorry
Kuoi said:
The first thing in my mind is that it uses an other service ... maybe lgnfc ?
I'll look it up on monday ... no time this weekend , sorry
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Tried a moment ago and quick remote works if you keep lgnfc
Inviato dal mio LG-D802 utilizzando Tapatalk
Cuzmanbro said:
Hello, I have used this debloater, and unselected "QuicksetSDK" and "QRemote" but for some reason, QRemote isnt there anymore, how can I get it back? I can't find where to get the .apk for it.
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c3l5o said:
I have this issue as well.
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Can one of you test to dirty flash the rom you use again , reboot , boot to recovery again and then use the debloater but don't select LGNFC , QUICKSETSDK and QREMOTE !
That should do the trick.
Greetings, Kuoi
Kuoi said:
Can one of you test to dirty flash the rom you use again , reboot , boot to recovery again and then use the debloater but don't select LGNFC , QUICKSETSDK and QREMOTE !
That should do the trick.
Greetings, Kuoi
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Nice Zip Kuoi, I can confirm that your trick works.
Google Play Movies, Google Play Games, Google Play Music, SIM Toolkit, Voice Memo and Video Editor are still in my ROM after applying your Script.
Can anybody confirm? Would it be possible to add these apps to your ZIP?
Gregor07 said:
Nice Zip Kuoi, I can confirm that your trick works.
Google Play Movies, Google Play Games, Google Play Music, SIM Toolkit, Voice Memo and Video Editor are still in my ROM after applying your Script.
Can anybody confirm? Would it be possible to add these apps to your ZIP?
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I'll add them this weekend to my EXTRA debloater.
Will let you know when it's ready
Gregor07 said:
Nice Zip Kuoi, I can confirm that your trick works.
Google Play Movies, Google Play Games, Google Play Music, SIM Toolkit, Voice Memo and Video Editor are still in my ROM after applying your Script.
Can anybody confirm? Would it be possible to add these apps to your ZIP?
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Go to my EXTRA debloater thread ... i've added Google Play Movies, Google Play Games, Google Play Music, SIM Toolkit, Voice Memo and Video Editor
Link to Extra debloater in OP
BTW : I've learned a lot today ,because when i was trying to remove the google services (play movies,games,music) the folders where deleted but i had still the apps on my phone.
I've installed an apk info app , and so i could figure out that these apps also use an other folder on the data partition ... so now it's fixed.
All recommendations are still welcome
Kuoi,
GREAT WORK! I can confirm that it is working. Here my observations:
- after I ran the ZIP the Google Apps (Google Play Movies, Google Play Games, Google Play Music) where still there but now it was possible to uninstall them within Lollipop.
- SIM Toolkit, Voice Memo and Video Editor are deleted as expected by executing the ZIP
- in your App your comment about SIM Toolkit is that you do not recommend to delete it. Why? I have deleted SIM-Toolkit and the LG G2 runs normally
- maybe you can add Youtube to the list?
- maybe you can add Music to the list - assuming that there are plenty of free music apps in Google Play
- in the safe LP debloater you can delete Mail - isn't that one of the basic apps that should remain in the OS?
- maybe it would be easier for you as developer and for users to put the safe and the extra debloater together into one ZIP. There you could maintain two categories (save and extra).
Regards,
Gregor
Gregor07 said:
Kuoi,
GREAT WORK! I can confirm that it is working. Here my observations:
- after I ran the ZIP the Google Apps (Google Play Movies, Google Play Games, Google Play Music) where still there but now it was possible to uninstall them within Lollipop.
- SIM Toolkit, Voice Memo and Video Editor are deleted as expected by executing the ZIP
- in your App your comment about SIM Toolkit is that you do not recommend to delete it. Why? I have deleted SIM-Toolkit and the LG G2 runs normally
- maybe you can add Youtube to the list?
- maybe you can add Music to the list - assuming that there are plenty of free music apps in Google Play
- in the safe LP debloater you can delete Mail - isn't that one of the basic apps that should remain in the OS?
- maybe it would be easier for you as developer and for users to put the safe and the extra debloater together into one ZIP. There you could maintain two categories (save and extra).
Regards,
Gregor
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Thanks for the info.
Did you use D802 and stock LP rom to remove Google apps ? On my device they were deleted after the debloat and i didn't have to uninstall them afterwarts.
I'll delete the sim toolkit coomment because it's only with some sim's and in some countries it seems to give a little problem.
Youtube and music will be added soon
I'll keep mail on the debloater because i don't use Gmail ... it's not a necessary app to keep your phone working.
You're right .. i didn't think about it ,but I'll put the 2 versions together in 1 zip.
I could put them on 1 flash zip , but according to me the list would be too long and imo the extra is more for people who know what they're doing and what they're removing
Thanks for the reply
Hi Kuoi,
yes, D802 with stock LP but I got it as a ZIP (Software version V20b-OPEN-COM) to be installed through TWRP - so maybe it is not 100% original.
Regarding Mail I was referring to "LGEmail : LG email client". I understand that Gmail ist no a neccessary app.
Of course it is ok to have 2 ZIPs. But IMHO there are also some sophisticated apps in the safe ZIP, f. e.
- Facelock: I would not know of any app that can be engaged into setting
- LgNfc: it is required for the NFC hardware
- LGBrowser: ok you can use any other browser
But maybe I am mistaken since I am not too experienced with Android. So in the end your ZIPs are great so safe a lot of storage :good:
Regards,
Gregor
UPDATE
NEW FULL debloater online ... , handy and stable "all in one"-debloater
FULL G2 LP Debloater thread
This thread can be removed.
New updated version here folks
http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g2/development-d802/extra-stock-lp-debloater-d802-t3110347
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bloatware to be removed after root

Hello,
I just rooted my Zenfone2 4 gb and I was wondering which apps I should remove now in order to have more ram free.
Thanks.
I deleted most of them but deleted one accidentally that shows time on the lockscreen ha.. i think its called asus cover or something like that. do you think you can send me a backup? or anyone reading this post
edit: also setup wizard please
edit: nvm got it myself
Here's a list of apps to remove
System/App
Asus Browser
Asus DrawRes
AsusFMRadio
AsusFMService
AsusMirror
AWS
BbblerActors
Books
BRapps
Chrome
CleanMaster
DataTransfer
DrEye
Drive
DriveActivator(lose 100gb offer)
Ezding
eztable
Galaxy4
GameCentre
Gameloft
Gmail2
Hangouts
HoloSpiralWallpaper
JawboneUP
Kindle
KKBOX
Maps
MFinanceHK-Bold
Music2
MyASUS
MyFrame
MyWater
Newsstand
NoiseField
Omlet
PCLinkBinary
PCLinkManager
PhaseBeam
PhotoFrameWidget
PlayGames
PlusOne
PowerSavings2(Crashes Powersave menu inside settings)
QuickMemo
QuickMemoService
RemoteLink
talkback
Tripadvisor
Street
Videos
WeatherTime (DON'T RECOMMEND BECAUSE CLOCK WILL BE REMOVED FROM LOCKSCREEN) (Maybe replaceable with another app through playstore)
WhatsNext
YahooECShopping
YahooMall
Youtube
ZenTalkStub
ZenUIHelp
ZenioReader
ZenioSettingsProvider
System/priv-app
AsusBackup
AsusEasyLauncher
AsusEmail
AsusFleshGreenTheme
AsusKidsLauncher(Crashes settings when you try turning on_
AsusLauncher(MIGHT EFFECT FACTORY RESETS/DLOAD ANOTHER LAUNCHER BEFORE)
AsusLiveDemoService
AsusLiveDemoUI
AsusLovelyPinkTheme
AsusPhotoCollage
AsusTask
DrSafety
FileManager2
MicroFilm
PartyRimBinary
SharedRimBinary
SoundRecorder
SuperNote
Tag
ZenCircle
Here's a backup for the bloatware (639mb) https://goo.gl/TjLKWE (You may want to restore these if your thinking of hard resetting! )
John Laurinaitis said:
Here's a list of apps to remove
System/App
Asus Browser
Asus DrawRes
AsusFMRadio
AsusFMService
AsusMirror
AWS
BbblerActors
Books
BRapps
Chrome
CleanMaster
DataTransfer
DrEye
Drive
DriveActivator(lose 100gb offer)
Ezding
eztable
Galaxy4
GameCentre
Gameloft
Gmail2
Hangouts
HoloSpiralWallpaper
JawboneUP
Kindle
KKBOX
Maps
MFinanceHK-Bold
Music2
MyASUS
MyFrame
MyWater
Newsstand
NoiseField
Omlet
PCLinkBinary
PCLinkManager
PhaseBeam
PhotoFrameWidget
PlayGames
PlusOne
PowerSavings2(Crashes Powersave menu inside settings)
QuickMemo
QuickMemoService
RemoteLink
talkback
Tripadvisor
Street
Videos
WeatherTime (DON'T RECOMMEND BECAUSE CLOCK WILL BE REMOVED FROM LOCKSCREEN) (Maybe replaceable with another app through playstore)
WhatsNext
YahooECShopping
YahooMall
Youtube
ZenTalkStub
ZenUIHelp
ZenioReader
ZenioSettingsProvider
System/priv-app
AsusBackup
AsusEasyLauncher
AsusEmail
AsusFleshGreenTheme
AsusKidsLauncher(Crashes settings when you try turning on_
AsusLauncher(MIGHT EFFECT FACTORY RESETS/DLOAD ANOTHER LAUNCHER BEFORE)
AsusLiveDemoService
AsusLiveDemoUI
AsusLovelyPinkTheme
AsusPhotoCollage
AsusTask
DrSafety
FileManager2
MicroFilm
PartyRimBinary
SharedRimBinary
SoundRecorder
SuperNote
Tag
ZenCircle
That's a whole lot of bloat
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Now after o remove these..will i be able to do OTA updates after i unroot it? Ty
pato2015 said:
Now after o remove these..will i be able to do OTA updates after i unroot it? Ty
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i can't give you an answer to that. i linked a backup just to be sure.
Place the bloat back in the right folder, unroot, reset phone, then hope for the best
Waoh, nice post, thx for the infos and for the upload.
Place the bloat back in the right folder, unroot, reset phone........?
have to unzip that file ?
which folder or directory to put ?...
Thank you
panjang said:
Place the bloat back in the right folder, unroot, reset phone........?
have to unzip that file ?
which folder or directory to put ?...
Thank you
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Yep, unzip results in 2 folders, they are already labeled as "app" and priv-app". Drop those folders into system/
That's it
pato2015 said:
Now after o remove these..will i be able to do OTA updates after i unroot it? Ty
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try to use Root App Delete from playstore, just freeze/disable the system apps using junior mode and dont uninstall it.. If you need to use the system app back just enable it again..
Well today an update was released, i was sure to reinstall all the bloatware apps and was not "soft bricked" :good:
can someone please post the bloatware backup for the ZE550ML?
piwos said:
can someone please post the bloatware backup for the ZE550ML?
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If I'm not mistaken John Laurinaitis already did:
I can't link it as I have less than ten posts, but go back to the first page.
azthemansays said:
If I'm not mistaken John Laurinaitis already did:
I can't link it as I have less than ten posts, but go back to the first page.
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that was for ZE551ML, I'm looking for the ones for ZE550ML.
pato2015 said:
Now after o remove these..will i be able to do OTA updates after i unroot it? Ty
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piwos said:
that was for ZE551ML, I'm looking for the ones for ZE550ML.
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1) No, you wont be able to update via OTA if u delete the bloatware...Just freeze them don't delete...It will be easier to update via OTA next time...
2) Why do u want the bloatware backup? Just flash the stock rom...You will get everything back (bloatware) and then flash/update the latest firmware... NOTE: IF U ARE ON A ROOTED SYSTEM UN-ROOT FIRST AND THEN APPLY OTA...
See this thread for flashing the latest OTA forum.xda-developers.com/zenfone2/general/guide-to-apply-ota-bootloop-rooted-zf2-t3127835
hi,
if i just freeze all the bloatware, will i still get more free ram as if i had removed it?
cjvzla said:
hi,
if i just freeze all the bloatware, will i still get more free ram as if i had removed it?
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Yes u will get free ram as if u had removed it... But if u are worried about internal storage space then i am afraid i have to say u might lose some system space... I recommend u to freeze the apps u wont be using and don't delete any bloatware...Next time it will be easier to update and u won't have to flash the stock or pre-rooted img again and again...I myself have freezed the bloatware...
Hi !
I've got a ZE500CL since 1 month, I've rooted it with the One-Click tool, it's works just fine ! I've used Titanium Backup to freeze apps, my phone is clean now.
Today my phone tell me that an OTA was ready to install... I'm very careful, so I :
- Unfreezed all bloatwares
- Unroot
- Flash OTA
- Root
- Freeze bloatware
This method works perfectly but I'm not sure if unfreeze/freeze apps is necessary (for me it's like disable an app in Android)... Can you confirm me ?
Second question :
If I want more storage memory... I will uninstall apps ! But I'll backed up with Titanium Backup and put it on my PC
For the OTA, can I do like this :
- Reinstalled all the bloatwares with Titanium Backup
- Unroot
- Flash OTA
- Root
- Remove bloatwares
This is dumb questions but I don't want bootloop LOL
Thanks for reply and sorry for the long post
Does de-bloating improves ur battery performance if its so i will also do it but after few updates and let my device improve ......for now m just waitin for the perfect update hope it comes soon:laugh::fingers-crossed:
John Laurinaitis said:
Here's a list of apps to remove
System/App
Asus Browser
Asus DrawRes
AsusFMRadio
AsusFMService
AsusMirror
AWS
BbblerActors
Books
BRapps
Chrome
CleanMaster
DataTransfer
DrEye
Drive
DriveActivator(lose 100gb offer)
Ezding
eztable
Galaxy4
GameCentre
Gameloft
Gmail2
Hangouts
HoloSpiralWallpaper
JawboneUP
Kindle
KKBOX
Maps
MFinanceHK-Bold
Music2
MyASUS
MyFrame
MyWater
Newsstand
NoiseField
Omlet
PCLinkBinary
PCLinkManager
PhaseBeam
PhotoFrameWidget
PlayGames
PlusOne
PowerSavings2(Crashes Powersave menu inside settings)
QuickMemo
QuickMemoService
RemoteLink
talkback
Tripadvisor
Street
Videos
WeatherTime (DON'T RECOMMEND BECAUSE CLOCK WILL BE REMOVED FROM LOCKSCREEN) (Maybe replaceable with another app through playstore)
WhatsNext
YahooECShopping
YahooMall
Youtube
ZenTalkStub
ZenUIHelp
ZenioReader
ZenioSettingsProvider
System/priv-app
AsusBackup
AsusEasyLauncher
AsusEmail
AsusFleshGreenTheme
AsusKidsLauncher(Crashes settings when you try turning on_
AsusLauncher(MIGHT EFFECT FACTORY RESETS/DLOAD ANOTHER LAUNCHER BEFORE)
AsusLiveDemoService
AsusLiveDemoUI
AsusLovelyPinkTheme
AsusPhotoCollage
AsusTask
DrSafety
FileManager2
MicroFilm
PartyRimBinary
SharedRimBinary
SoundRecorder
SuperNote
Tag
ZenCircle
Here's a backup for the bloatware (639mb) https://goo.gl/TjLKWE (You may want to restore these if your thinking of hard resetting! )
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i have zenfone 2 taiwan comes with WW sku firmware. i only want to delete one bloatware/app
i dont know the name of the app but it looks like a controller with blue back ground.
its a chinese app and i want to delete it.
pato2015 said:
Now after o remove these..will i be able to do OTA updates after i unroot it? Ty
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Firstly, all the credits in the following links, go to the original authors. Iam just sharing in a nutshell.
Next, Sharing my Experience after rooting my Zenfone-2:
I have found that even after rooting my phone, some of the bloatware cannot be disabled. But can be uninstalled.
Uninstalling bloatware after rooting did not improve RAM management significantly. Neither the battery life. The RAM management is integrated in to android lollipop rom itself. Only ASUS can fix,as far as i know.
The another important thing i found in Zenfone-2 is the processor scaling. Intel configured in " Interactive Mode". Most of the other phones I found were in " On Demand" mode. Such as Mediatek phones. In those phones, battery life was good.
In Zenfone-2, in Zero load conditions, the processor stays at 500Mhz in all Four cores. Where as in Mediatek, cores go to sleep mode. ASUS and Intel should look in to this modification of processor scalling, for better battery life.
Now coming to the point....Once you remove the so called bloatware, which are actually integrated in to the ZEN-UI system settings, the OTA will fail, as the link within the system build is broken. So OTA will check and says failed.
It is always good to do the following. I tried and tested it on my phone.
1. DO-NOT Unlock bootloader, unless you are a developer and trying to test your own custom ROM. For kinders, rooting is more than enough.
2. ROOT the phone using temporary CWM only. Installation of Custom Recovery will not update the OTA. So that the original recovery stays intact, even after rooting. . When you get an OTA, just unroot the phone using SuperSU apps, full unroot option and then restart and install OTA.
3. ALWAYS KEEP the Original Latest build rom file handy. If any thing goes wrong after rooting and fiddling with the system apps, you can simply using adb sideload from recovery mode, can flash the original rom and get your device back to factory un-rooted phone.
4. ONE IMPORTANT thing is that the build no of the rom file and the build no on the phone should be same. The phone will not accept lower version of the build. For example, if it is 2.19.40.18 on the phone. So only 2.19.40.18 will get installed but not 2.18.40. Any thing above 2.19.40 will also get easily installed. Since the bootloader is locked and downgrade process is locked.
The links to download the build as required is,
http://www.asus-zenfone.com/search/label/ROM Zenfone 2
For rooting phone using temporary CWM, check this post.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/zenfone2/general/root-newbie-root-instructions-zenfone-2-t3114063
https://www.techmesto.com/root-zenfone-2/
http://www.asus-zenfone.com/2015/05/how-to-root-asus-zenfone-2-via-cwm.html
Wishing enjoyable fiddling with your phone. And don't forget to click thanks if you find it useful.

[DEBLOAT][H815/20g] DebloatEx v1.4 (inc. NFC mod)

DebloatEx v1.4​
For me, every additional app which i don't use is too much. Why should an app be installed, if i don't use it? So i wrote a little debloater script, which i can flash over every rom i install. Also i added some extras which i need for my daily use.
Information:
First: This is NOT a full rom. It's a script to flash over a rom. The script uses a aroma installer. Every app can be selected manually for removal. Also the apps are not removed entirely. The are moved to a backup folder. So they can be easily restored if an app, which was removed, is missing after the flash. Additionally you can choose if you want to remove the gallery images, ringtones and notifications ringtones.
Because you can remove the lg launcher and/or the lg sms app, i decided to add nova launcher and google messenger as replacement apps. Of course they are also optional to install.
Furthermore i added a nfc mod, to enable nfc while screen is off or while screen is on and lockscreen is on. And of course this is also optional. You can choose to use stock nfc behavior. Aaaaand there is more. I added the CTT mod from Robshr to eliminate lags. This one is not selectable because i think this mod is essential for our device.
Attention:
The script is in a very early state. There can be bugs, so be sure to make a backup from your rom with TWRP before you flash the zip.
DebloatEx and hasenbolle are not responsible for any possible damage done to your device as a result of flashing.
I will not take any responsibility for bricked phones or lost data.
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Requirements:
LG G4 H815. Maybe also H811. Not tested this device. Wait for your report here.
Rom Version 20g
TWRP recovery installed
Installtion:
Full backup
Flash zip with TWRP over your current rom
Reboot and enjoy
Selectable removable apps:
CloudHub
DrmService
FaceLock
GCUV
GnssAirTest
GnssLogCat
GnssPosTest
GnssTest
GoogleTTS
HiddenMenu
HiddenSIMUnlockMenu
HTMLViewer
LGAirDrive
LGDrm
LGEasySettings
LGEIME_THEME_BLACK3
LGHome_Theme_Optimus
LGLDB
LGMusicShare
LGPartnerBookmarksProvider
LGSmartcardService
LGSpringCleaning
LGStk
LGTouchControlAreas
LGWeatherService
LGWernickeManager
LGWfdsServices
PacProcessor
SmartShare
SmartShareDLNA
SmartShareProvider
WfdService
WVTest
elt_test
rspermlge
servicemenu
BioITPlatform_SDService
DualSimStatus
EdenService
EodEngine
Leccp
LGBackup
LGConciergeBoard
LGCover
LGDMSClient
LGEasyHome
LGFormManager
LGGestureAnswering
LGHome
LGIFTTT
LGLDB
LGLIA
LGLiveWallpapersPicker
LGLW_MultiPhoto
LGMapUI
LGMessage
LGMusic
LGMusicWidget
LGMyGuide
LGMyPlacesEngine
LGMyPlacesSettings
LGRcsCall
LGRCSServices
LGSmartSharePush
LGSnapPage
LGTasksProvider
LGTTS
LGUpdateCenter
LGVidClip
LGVideo
LGVoiceRecorder
LIAInformant
LIAS4URecommender
SmartSetting
SplitWindowService
Velvet
VpnDialogs
WapService
LGCalendarProvider
LGCalendar
LGAlarmClock
PrintSpooler
BackupRestoreConfirmation
GoogleBackupTransport
GoogleFeedback
InputDevices
SharedStorageBackup
LGFileManager
LGBackupLauncher
LGBrowser
LGCb
LGEmail
LGExchange
LGPCSuite
LGPCSuiteService
MirrorLinkCertUpdate
MirrorLinkServer
LG360Wallpaper (New in 1.2)
LiveWallpapers_Cat (New in 1.2)
LiveWallpapers_Kaleidoscope (New in 1.2)
LGCalculator (New in 1.3)
LGContacts (New in 1.4)
LGInCallUI (New in 1.4)
LGFavoriteContactsWidget (New in 1.4)
LGGallery (New in 1.4)
Please help me here to add more apps which can be safely removed.
Selectable removable folder:
Gallery images
Ringtones
Notification ringtones
Please help me here to add more folders which can be safely removed.
Selectable extras:
Nova Launcher (as a replacement for the LG Home launcher)
Google messenger (as a replacement for the LG SMS app)
Google phone (as a replacement for the LG Contacts app)
Google contacts (as a replacement for the LG Contacts app)
Google photos (as a replacement for the LG Gallery app)
540 DPI Mod
LG adoptable storage mod
NFC screen off mod
NFC screen on/lockscreen on mod
Extras:
CTT Mod v4 to eliminate lag and more. This is a must have. It really helps to improve the lag behavior of the G4.
Restoring apps:
No app/folder will be deleted. Every app will be just moved to the folder: system/__Backup
From there you should move the apps to either /system/app or /system/priv-app back. You should move the folder (and not copy), otherwise the permissions will be messed up. Just use a root file manager for that (Solid Explorer etc.)
Download:
DebloatEx_LG_G4_MM_v1_4.zip
Changelog:
Version 1.0 (22/03/2016)
Initial release
Version 1.1 (20/05/2016)
NFC Mod is now compatible with 20g
Updated Nova Launcher
Updated Google Messenger
LGAlarmClock will be not removed by default
Added some new help description to the bloat list
Removed the CTT Mod
Version 1.2 (22/05/2016)
Added LG360Wallpaper for removal
Added LiveWallpapers_Kaleidoscope for removal
Added LiveWallpapers_Cat for removal
Version 1.3 (23/05/2016)
Added 540 DPI Mod (thx to michiil)
Added option to enable LG adoptable storage (thx to michiil)
Added LGCalculator for removal
Updated Google Messenger
Version 1.4 (24/05/2016)
Added LGContacts for removal
Added LGInCallUI for removal
Added LGFavoriteContactsWidget for removal
Added LGGallery for removal
Added Google Phone for installation (Replacement for LGContacts)
Added Google Contacts for installation (Replacement for LGContacts)
Added Google Photos for installation (Replacement for LGGallery)
GitHub Repository:
DebloatEx
Credits:
michiil: For his 540 DPI and LG adoptable storage mod
moly82: For his idea on the Z3 Compact and his script which my script is based on.
slim80: For his wonderful G4 rom and kernel
Robshr: For his awesome thermal mod
amarullz: For the aroma installer
XDA:DevDB Information
DebloatEx, ROM for the LG G4
Contributors
hasenbolle
ROM OS Version: 6.0.x Marshmallow
ROM Firmware Required: 20g
Version Information
Status: Alpha
Created 2016-03-22
Last Updated 2016-05-24
Really nice app, I've tried with imperium 1.1 and everything worked as expected.
Thanks for this useful tool!
I have Google play services FC after using it as default
xNAPx said:
I have Google play services FC after using it as default
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Try to restore the google apps from the __Backup folder. But remember to move the apps (not copy).
Gesendet von meinem LG-H815 mit Tapatalk
Can i flash it via FlashFire App?
Sent from my LG-H818
Hi,
Thank you for your script. It worked great ! It seems I accidently removed the smartnotice widget and clock programs, including the alarm manager and now I cannot set an alarm. Can you please tell me which packages I have to restore in order to get my alarm manager and smartnotice back again ? Otherwise all is fine and I find it very usefull, thank you !
alitavas said:
Can i flash it via FlashFire App?
Sent from my LG-H818
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Dont know what the flashfire app is, but just boot TWRP and flash it from there. But be sure you have made a Backup before.
Gesendet von meinem LG-H815 mit Tapatalk
thewhisper said:
Hi,
Thank you for your scrip. It worked great ! It seems I accidently removed the smartnotice widget and clock programs, including the alarm manager and now I cannot set an alarm. Can you please tell me which packages I have to restore in order to get my alarm manager back again ? Otherwise all is fine and I find it very usefull, thank you !
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It should be the "LGAlarmClock" package for the alarm clock. Maybe i should that one leave unchecked. So that it wont be removed by default.
For SmartNotice i think these two packages should be moved back to the app/priv-app folder: LIAInformant and LIAS4URecommender
I will write a note in the aroma installer under the app. Thanks for your post
hasenbolle said:
It should be the "LGAlarmClock" package for the alarm clock. Maybe i should that one leave unchecked. So that it wont be removed by default.
For SmartNotice i think these two packages should be moved back to the app/priv-app folder: LIAInformant and LIAS4URecommender
I will write a note in the aroma installer under the app. Thanks for your post
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Thank you for pointing this out. I will fix the problems now. I'm happy that I helped Keep up the good work !
xNAPx said:
I have Google play services FC after using it as default
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I have used my debloat list to debloat my Imperium v1.0 rom.
Link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=65512967&postcount=17
I am also experiencing Play Services FC.
Did you solve your issue?
What should be restored?
thx
pOpY
In my case I applied the script after a fresh install of imperum rom. I tryed to apply directly and got that play services fc...so i dirty flashed imperium and applied the script with no errors so far
I wiped my phone yesterday and flashed also imperium 1.1 and then directly without a reboot the debloat script. This procedure worked for me everytime without a fc from google play services.
Do you have a H815 EU?
hasenbolle said:
I wiped my phone yesterday and flashed also imperium 1.1 and then directly without a reboot the debloat script. This procedure worked for me everytime without a fc from google play services.
Do you have a H815 EU?
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thx for your answer.
Please let us know, if the FCs doesnt come back in some days.
I have now disabled Amplify to see if it is the culprit....
Will let you know about my results.
Do you have Xposed + AMplify running?
pOpY
which packages should I move to :
1. to return to work the settings icon on the notification bar
2. to return to work the "delete all " on the recent app (which is now infinite ) @hasenbolle
i'm on stock MM V20e
popy2006 said:
thx for your answer.
Please let us know, if the FCs doesnt come back in some days.
I have now disabled Amplify to see if it is the culprit....
Will let you know about my results.
Do you have Xposed + AMplify running?
pOpY
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I hadn't any fc from google play services till now. I would try to restore GoogleBackupTransport, GoogleFeedback, Velvet, HTMLViewer.
Yes i have amplify and xposed running with several modules. For Amplify i set it up like in the extreme battery guide here on xda.
which packages should I move to :
1. to return to work the settings icon on the notification bar
2. to return to work the "delete all " on the recent app (which is now infinite ) @hasenbolle
i'm on stock MM V20e
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1. Try the LGEasySettings package
2. what do you mean with "infinite"? For me the delete all button in the recent menu, still work as it should.
Hi,
is reinstall of this mod necessary after flashing new kernel or new version of kernel?
Sub8
Sub8 said:
Hi,
is reinstall of this mod necessary after flashing new kernel or new version of kernel?
Sub8
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Hi,
It's not necessary to reinstal the mod after flashing a new kernel. The mod actually moves unnecessary programs and services in a folder on your phone in case you need to restore them so no need to reflash it again as it already done it's job.
I like it very much ! It improved my phone performance and battery life as it remove many programs and services I don't use. The only problems I met are that it removes the clock, the calendar and smartnotice programs and widgets. But it was easy to restore them from the backup folder and setting the permissions so now everything works fine. Just a quick suggestion - maybe in the next version it would be great if there is an option to choose if these programs to be removed. Thanks !
popy2006 said:
thx for your answer.
Please let us know, if the FCs doesnt come back in some days.
I have now disabled Amplify to see if it is the culprit....
Will let you know about my results.
Do you have Xposed + AMplify running?
pOpY
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Now two times my google play services had an fc also. It occured when i was using the c:geo geocaching app and therefore using locations services. Do you use the location services (gps)?
I like it very much ! It improved my phone performance and battery life as it remove many programs and services I don't use. The only problems I met are that it removes the clock, the calendar and smartnotice programs and widgets. But it was easy to restore them from the backup folder and setting the permissions so now everything works fine. Just a quick suggestion - maybe in the next version it would be great if there is an option to choose if these programs to be removed. Thanks !
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You can choose which programs you want to remove. You just need to untick the app in aroma and it wont be removed. The clock will not be removed by default in the new version.
hasenbolle said:
Now two times my google play services had an fc also. It occured when i was using the c:geo geocaching app and therefore using locations services. Do you use the location services (gps)?
You can choose which programs you want to remove. You just need to untick the app in aroma and it wont be removed. The clock will not be removed by default in the new version.
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i am using location services all the time with tasker but i have set it to "battery saving".
After resetting my Amplify settings and using default (nlpwakelock -> location services) my phone didnt had any FC since days now.
Maybe its worth a try...
pOpY
I just installed this and get stuck at the lockscreen. I try entering my pattern and it recognises it but then doesn't actually unlock the screen. Thoughts?

[Guide] Uninstall Bloatware Without Root Access

Hello.
Follow the link below. Tested and works perfectly.
Got rid of all those useless google apps and some huawei apps.
https://www.xda-developers.com/uninstall-carrier-oem-bloatware-without-root-access/
What are the apps that can be safely uninstalled ?
I deleted all of the below without any issues:
com.huawei.appmarket
com.huawei.KoBackup
com.huawei.parentcontrol
com.facebook.katana
com.facebook.system
com.facebook.appmanager
com.huawei.himovie.overseas
com.huawei.himovie.wallet
com.huawei.wallet
com.huawei.search
com.huawei.vassistant
com.huawei.health
Please bear in mind that the above list does not include all of the bloatware.
is it possible to perhaps install a system app this way? was thinking of installing the call recorder from huawei for android 9
Good afternoon, I am very interested in disabling the gallery of images of Huawei, the icon is 2 photos almost together polaroid type, but it has not been called the file "com.XXXXX.YYYY" Thank you very much
Located: gallery3d.
Greetings and thanks
Grumps said:
is it possible to perhaps install a system app this way? was thinking of installing the call recorder from huawei for android 9
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No... And to be honest this isn't really uninstalling them, just disabling them and after a factory reset they will be back.
You cannot install applications as system applications without root. You also can't just install the call recorder app, it won't work... It requires a special kernel support that our device does not have to work.

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