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Can anyone show a list of useless apps of T-mobile USA DEFY？

Hi guys, first I am really happy to see a DEFY section in XDA ！
Well, there are many apps in Tmo(usa) defy, I have rooted it by using Z4 root.
Can anyone show a list of useless apps that I can safely remove ?
Thx a lot!

Here's a screen cap of my removed apps folder. I've had no problems at all since removing all these apps.
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If anyone knew what all of them did that would be excellent. Not sure I'd want to remove 'Browser' before knowing what exactly it is it browses.

Damn that's alot!!

Thanx for the list. I would like to clean up as well, but like to first know what certain packages do, especially as I have not seen them popping up anywhere:
ArcPhotoworkshop
ArcVideoEditor
esmusica
This Kodak Perfect Touch thingy
hiphopofficial
revolver
truecountry
Is there a good way to find out which packages depend on other packages and/or services ?

all of them - use asop 2.2 custom rom
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nitewalkergr said:
Here's a screen cap of my removed apps folder. I've had no problems at all since removing all these apps.
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thanks a lot

BizzaBoy said:
Thanx for the list. I would like to clean up as well, but like to first know what certain packages do, especially as I have not seen them popping up anywhere:
ArcPhotoworkshop Not sure; trial software maybe? Haven't noticed it missing.
ArcVideoEditor Same as above.
esmusica Same as above.
This Kodak Perfect Touch thingy Leave this; it's image processing for the camera.
hiphopofficial Bloat
revolver Bloat
truecountry Bloat
Is there a good way to find out which packages depend on other packages and/or services ?
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See text in blue.

How to reinstall them?
If I uninstalled them via Titanium backup. I made a backup before uninstalling them but if I try to reinstall for example: Wi fi calling.apk via titanium backup nothing happens.
I already wiped the phone but the apps are not there anymore. How can I restore them?

george1983c said:
all of them - use asop 2.2 custom rom
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You do realize you're in the Defy forum and there's no such thing?

can you tell us how you removed all those apps once the phone is rooted? Can't seem to find anything on removing the bloat... just lists of what people have removed.
Thanks

jag7720 said:
can you tell us how you removed all those apps once the phone is rooted? Can't seem to find anything on removing the bloat... just lists of what people have removed.
Thanks
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This^
I thought I had it figured out but alas I still stomped.

You'll need to install a File manager that can access root directories and then delete the APKs using that.
The most popular one is Root Explorer. Try searching for it in Market.

KNOX-FREE SCRIPT -> SAFELY REMOVE KNOX FROM YOUR STOCK N4 LOLLIPOP 5.1.1 -> TEKHDway!

KNOX-FREE SCRIPT -> SAFELY REMOVE KNOX FROM YOUR STOCK N4 LOLLIPOP 5.1.1 -> TEKHDway!
SAFELY REMOVE KNOX FROM YOUR STOCK N4 LOLLIPOP 5.1.1
FLASHABLE ZIP THRU TWRP
KNOX-FREE_TEKHD.zip
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24052804347792751
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Q: Hey TEKHD, Does this work with Android 5.0.1?
A: Probably... but I haven't tested it on 5.0.1...
Q: Hey TEKHD, but I think I still have Knox after flashing the file...!
A: I never completely remove Knox... I simply disable it in a way that it does not affect the OS in any negative way.
> > > I just ask for a simple . . .

FYI: for those of us using dark themes, the blue colored text is unreadable.

Thank you. You're the best.
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im flashing this as soon as i get root thanks

Short of a Nandroid restore, is there a .ZIP to flash that backs this out?
Also, has anyone tried this on v5.0.1?
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Thanks, worked great on the N910T3 on 5.1.1

I don't get this actually. what do I benefit of disabling Knox ? can I install TWRP and flash a rom without knox detecting it now ?

Link doesn't work anymore. How does one find the .zip for disabling Knox? Is rooting possible if that second to last step is done a different way?

don't care for knox since i have no need for it. thank you!

Can I use this on a Samsung Galaxy J5 with stock 5.1.1 ?

Does this also work on a Note 3 Neo with stock 5.1.1 ?

Thanks ? ??

Please can i use it on my note edge 6.0.1?

I have Edge S7 T-Mobile with TitaniumBackup Pro vs.7.5
I have first backed up and froze and then completely uninstalled blow listed packages. I after freezing Knox, I found out through the GSam that all or some were still running behind the scenes. As you are aware, Knox is an enterprise security system that impacts the overall performance and slows the system down. It also has a significant impact on the battery consumption and battery life.
I am not responsible for your actions and if you do so, make sure you know what you are doing. Make a complete backup of your system before doing making changes via TWRP. I have downloaded ‘Stock Edge S7 SM G935 T ROM (G935TUVU3APG1)’ from https://samsung-firmware.org/ prior to doing this due to the fact that TWRP does not support Snap Dragon yet. Moreover, I have SOFT BRICKED my phone at my 1st trial !!!
p.s. Your version numbers might be different from mine. I uninstalled these files two weeks ago. Also, you might have different packages based on your provider's settings.
SOFT BRICKED: I have forgotten to freeze the “Frozen” apps, listed below prior to uninstallation of Knox and Kies
Uninstalled com.samsung.android.bbc.fileprovider
Uninstalled com.samsung.knox.knoxtrustagent
Uninstalled com.samsung.knox.kss
Uninstalled com.sec.enterprise.knox.attestation.1.0.2
Uninstalled com.sec.knox.enterprise.knox.shareddevice.keyguard
Uninstalled com.sec.knox.bluetooth
Uninstalled com.sec.knox.containeragent.2
Uninstalled com.sec.knox.shortcut.sms
Uninstalled Kies Application BnR 1.0.17
Uninstalled KNOX SetupWizardClient2.6.04001002
Uninstalled KnoxAppsUpdateAgent2.6.04001008
Uninstalled KnoxFolderContainer2.6.04001002
Froze Security policy updates1.4.69
Froze Security storage1.0.01
Froze SecurityLogAgent4.3.34
Froze SecurityManagerSercive1.2.8

galaxy tab 2
Hello! I want to disable knox for a galaxy tab 2 (SM-T851Y)... Do you know where I can find for my model?

Is there a way to backup and transfer all apps fully without root?

My Pixel XL just arrived, and it is amazing. I can't bring myself to switch though until I am able to transfer all my non-system apps over.
Typically I use titanium backup, but that requires root (which might take a while). I tried using Helium but that said some apps wouldn't back up and transfer, so that kinda defeats the purpose.
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Is there any non-root method to transfer all non-system apps and settings?
What are ya'll doing about transferring?

Jdban said:
My Pixel XL just arrived, and it is amazing. I can't bring myself to switch though until I am able to transfer all my non-system apps over.
Typically I use titanium backup, but that requires root (which might take a while). I tried using Helium but that said some apps wouldn't back up and transfer, so that kinda defeats the purpose.
Is there any non-root method to transfer all non-system apps and settings?
What are ya'll doing about transferring?
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Thanks for the note about Helium, as I had wondered about that app...
At this point I don't yet have a Pixel (I have the Silver XL on pre-order).
However - I was wondering about using Samsung's Smart Switch. When I got the Note 7 I used it to get my GS4 stuff on the new phone, and then put it back to the GS4 after the second recall (LOL ).
Has anyone tried Smart Switch with the Pixel/Pixel XL?

I didn't use it, but I thought the device setup offered that.

device setup does it, and there are a couple of other ways to do it..you dont need root to transfer all your existing programs over..

The device setup didn't copy over private app data I was sad to find out. It just told the pixel to download the same apps from the app store.

Check out helium backup. Just used that for my fiancees phone and it worked well for us.

wase4711 said:
device setup does it, and there are a couple of other ways to do it..you dont need root to transfer all your existing programs over..
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Device setup just tells the phone to download all your apps from the play store. Some of them support some backup features via that method, but not very many. Doing that, I'm back to square one with apps like Tasker, my RSS reader, or some games' progress. A full backup via titanium + root would restore all that data.
M9x3mos said:
Check out helium backup. Just used that for my fiancees phone and it worked well for us.
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If you look at the screenshot in my original post, Helium can't backup every app because some don't allow it. With root + titanium backup, all apps are able to be backed up. With Helium, something like 1/3 of my apps can't be backed up.

In this case there were only 3 that couldn't be backed up with helium. These were no big deal because they can just be resigned into again and be fine and didn't rely only on local data like all the other applications I needed to move for her. And the phone can't be rooted yet that I'm aware of.

M9x3mos said:
In this case there were only 3 that couldn't be backed up with helium. These were no big deal because they can just be resigned into again and be fine and didn't rely only on local data like all the other applications I needed to move for her. And the phone can't be rooted yet that I'm aware of.
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In my case it is 47 that can't be backed up :/
Yeah, no root yet. Root would solve my issue.

Just bought Mi 10T Pro and need som help

Yesterday I bought a Mi 10T Pro and I have a few questions.
I want to make the MUIU as close as possible to a vanilla Android and also at least Xiaomi apps as possible.
Im going to use Nova Launcher also.
I read somewhere that it was possible to delete Xiaomi's own apps via ADB, is it correct and how do I do?
The reason I don't want to flash a custom rom is they still seem to not work that well yet due to what I have read in the threads.
I will flash a custom rom when:
1) It is possible to port the full working Stock Xiaomi App, so it is possible to film in 8K and 4K 60fps.
GCAM can also be a alternative if it works well in 4k 60fps and 8K, would be great if GCAM could make it possible to use OIS and EIS in 4K 60fps
2) When NFC works 1000%
3) When fingerprint works to 100%
4) Banking apps, netflix must work.

Well until others can assist u to find one, kindly use debloater tool from https://github.com/Szaki/XiaomiADBFastbootTools , and use the theme Google Pixel v12.

sanctitude888 said:
Well until others can assist u to find one, kindly use debloater tool from https://github.com/Szaki/XiaomiADBFastbootTools , and use the theme Google Pixel v12.
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Enabling Camera2 requires TWRP which I believe requires an unlocked bootloader and root access. All the other also require an unlocked bootloader which may stop some banking apps from working (especially Google pay)

Debloat tool is working without unlocking bootloader.
I was using this tool while my bootloader was locked for debloating.
Also unlocking bootloader doesn't mean you can't use banking apps. Magisk hide is doing pretty good job hiding root.

Sub8 said:
Also unlocking bootloader doesn't mean you can't use banking apps. Magisk hide is doing pretty good job hiding root.
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That is really important, I must be able to use my banks app and payment app with NFC.

BaconTrousers said:
Enabling Camera2 requires TWRP which I believe requires an unlocked bootloader and root access. All the other also require an unlocked bootloader which may stop some banking apps from working (especially Google pay)
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Camera2api already enabled if i'm not mistaken. I have a version of Gcam working just fine with few minor bugs. Miui 12 is not as bad as it sounds when you have control of it. It has plenty of features you won't find on, say, lineage (I use one on my other device). I have 4.5gb free ram with few apps unoptimized.
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sanctitude888 said:
Camera2api already enabled if i'm not mistaken. I have a version of Gcam working just fine with few minor bugs. Miui 12 is not as bad as it sounds when you have control of it. It has plenty of features you won't find on, say, lineage (I use one on my other device). I have 4.5gb free ram with few apps unoptimized.View attachment 5271035
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Yes, you're right, cameras api is enabled and most gcams work out-of-the-box but with mixed success. Bsg gcam seems to be the best working gcam for mi 10t (pro) for now

Question Bootloader / Debloat / Pi-Hole vs SafetyNet (regarding the STOCK ROM)

Even a bit of searching won't help now but since...
crDroid doesn't have the CORRECT Dolby Atmos module needed, which effectively requires MIUI...
Xiaomi.eu still has few concerning bugs for real life (ringtone cannot be changed, for instance)...
I read something about Pixel Extended being problematic enough to brick someone's previous Poco F3...
I flashed the stock ROM again and tried to debloat it, to a success I'm proud of, but of course, SafetyNet complains about unlocked bootloaders. Except here's the problem: Locking the bootloader with a debloated stock ROM is an effective hardbrick, right?
If not, I may as well lock it, right? Assuming I will never update MIUI that is......or it's Universal Android Debloater to the rescue...
If yes, this leaves me with two paths:
Clean all and lock this time, as in reflash the stock ROM again, but with the bootloader locked, but let a Pi-Hole handle the adblocking
Stay on a custom MIUI ROM for the duration of the device, without the bugs, assuming it's SafetyNet-OK (I'd ask someone to test MIUI Pulse Extended 13 with a secondary device first)
But I'm asking this for those who rather need everything working as intended, including a SafetyNet CTS TRUE, which means stock ROM AND locked bootloader:
Will a Pi-Hole work for those CTS TRUE who want to block the ads in Xiaomi's own system apps? Or that's it and custom ROMs all the way?
Explaining what a Pi-Hole is is beyond the scope of the forums I believe, let alone this device's forum, but tl;dr I'm not giving up the fight for a proper Atmos, no ads and my games running properly AND SafetyNet OK, even if it means a discrete Raspberry Pi handling this mess of a "MIUI chaos" instead of a custom ROM.
Trying to debloat the stock is an option if it works with locked bootloaders, but I'm not sure if that will trip SafetyNet, since I didn't dare relock it to check. Though few searches imply locked-bootloader debloat and SafetyNet STILL OK, not sure if BASIC only or CTS TRUE. But this brings me to the Pi-Hole part again...
Or I should grab a Sony Xperia 1 IV at this point? (ahead of time)

I once use stock miui (locked) then debloat, lastly using blokada for all the adblock that I need. Use persintent vpn mode to make sure always on adblock and choose xiaomi ad block on blokada option

Hiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii!!!111
I use Xiaomi.eu Custom ROM (Stable, MIUI 13, Android 12).
I use AdAway to block ads system-wide. (Available on F-Droid!)
And I use Magisk + Magisk Module "Universal SafetyNet Fix" for Root, Mods and passing SafetyNet.
I use Xiaomi.eu because Dolby Atmos and MIUI Camera are also important to me.
So... you don't have to lock the bootloader. You CAN pass SafetyNet!
You might have to clear data of Google Play Store & Google Play Services.
If "Netflix" shows up, SafetyNet is passing.
But if you do lock your bootloader, you should be careful and factory reset, and only debloat AFTER the bootloader-lock.
BTW, here's proof that SafetyNet works. This will also work on many other Custom ROMs:
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BTW, if you have more questions you can hit me up on Discord or Twitter!
The Xperia IV is really beautiful tho

blasev said:
I once use stock miui (locked) then debloat, lastly using blokada for all the adblock that I need. Use persintent vpn mode to make sure always on adblock and choose xiaomi ad block on blokada option
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Blokada...
May be interesting to check out, as I'm STILL on the look for anything that functions similar to iOS Lockdown Privacy...
EDIT: Blokada works. Finally I have the Android answer to iOS Lockdown Privacy, thanks blasev!!

I I'm using the Xiaomi EU weekly with the boot loader unlocked and can set coustm ringtones and it passes safety net and is certified at play store