Hey guys, I'm new to Android phone and i definitely needs some help.
I wanted to improve my phone as much as possible so I rooted and even installed clockwork mod and now I just wish to clean up all files that are useless.
Can someone help me how to delete everything except the ones that i really need? Thanks.
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install titanium backup pro. you can then freeze bloat apps effectively uninstalling it but you can always unfreeze the app in case it screws something up.
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Is it ok to use root explorer to delete apps I may not want? Or will doing so make it unstabe? Thanks
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You should use titanium backup to delete them. I think it's included in Bionix. If not, there is free version in the market. You can also back them up before deleting them, in case you want them back later.
Why is it better to delete them thru titanium? Thank you.
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Not sure it is better, but you can backup first. Also, with titanium, you are deleting from a list listed by application, as opposed to a file list. You can also back up the settings separately, so you could restore settings only or app only or both.
If you know you'll never want it back, then root explorer is fine. It's just that there are some many threads with, "does someone have XXXXX.apk, I accidentally deleted mine."
Thanks cp. They are things I know Ill never want. Like swipe tips, memo, diary etc.... I was just worried that since they were included in the rom, that deleting them would have some sort of negative side effect.
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I am getting like half of my apps Force Closing any time I try and run them. I performed a full wipe when I installed it... Could it have something to do with my Ti Backup restore?
Most likely ... What was the last back up you performed? If it was from a GB ROM that will definitely cause issues.
Typically I just restore data from certain USER apps only, never any system apps. I have been OK thus far doing it this way.
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Last backup I preformed was a full backup of stock... This is my first rom... I know cherry has been popped... kind of a big deal.
I have had the same experience, even when moving between froyo Roms. Seemed to happen mostly with Amazon "free app of the day" apps i downloaded.
I just posted a process for backups and restores in the thread right before this one that has worked well for me. ( Link below)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103397
How do I backup my rooted phone?
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Did you try to fix permissions? Good place to start.
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When i had this problem, fixing permissions from Rom manager didn't help. Maybe I should have done it from recovery? My problems seemed to be apps from the Amazon market.
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What app is best to freeze apps with ? Thanks
I use Antek app root manager but I guess everyone will tell you to go with Titanium backup.
I like bloat freezer it works nice
Can you just delete them? Instead of freezeing them?
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RazKidd said:
Can you just delete them? Instead of freezeing them?
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It is possible to delete them from what i understand... but from what else i understand, if you delete them, you'll need to put them back if you intend on doing any of the OTA updates in the future. So... yea.... po-tay-to, po-tah-to.
titanium backup....
the best bang for your buck on any android device
I use titanium backup and just delete them if for some reason you need them back just reflash a rom.
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Titanium backup all the way!
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I used to use titanium backup pro up until about a week ago. Then I found Antek which does what I need it to do, all I ever really used titanium backup for,which is freeze bloatware. Never really used it to back up much stuff cause unlike most people I choose to reinstall everything fresh when I flash a ROM. It just feels newer. If all u wanna do is freeze bloatware, I would go with Antek.
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Bloat freezer works well, there's also app quarantine and tB
TitaniumBackup pro is best for me
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RazKidd said:
Can you just delete them? Instead of freezeing them?
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Don't delete.
It's a real PITA if you need to restore an app for any reason.
With the processing power, ram, and storage why would you need to delete?...
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As for OP's question, Titanium Backup Pro by a landslide.
IMHO everyone should own this app since its like the "Swiss Army Knife" of Android apps...
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System Tuner can freeze app and much more!
System Tuner now allows freezing/unfreezing apps very easily and much more features.
You can check its details here:
XDA
Android Market
Dev web site
Titanium Backup Pro.................should be the first app anyone gets after they get an android phone!
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Titanium Backup Pro.................should be the first app anyone gets after they get an android phone!
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You should add after they have root as well seeing as i tried to install and it doesnt work on my phone(no root/unlock yet)
I normally just rename the apk in my system folder using root explorer. App.apk_fro
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You should add after they have root as well seeing as i tried to install and it doesnt work on my phone(no root/unlock yet)
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One of the many reason I prefer System Tuner Pro, much more features than just app management, and it's still being updated with new features very frequently.
And not the least, it's still cheaper than Titanium Backup Pro! It can actually replace both TBP and System Panel Pro for much much less bucks! And still offer more features than both apps united!
STP should be the 3rd app on any Android phone if not the first considering it offers many features without root requried!
The first 2 could well be ClockWorkMod and root for those wishing to have extended control over their phone.
I use bloat freezer and love it. It seems to be much more descriptive on the thing I'm freezing than TiB which usually reports com.something
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Bloat freezer doesn't come up when I search the Market..Where is it?
Can we now successfully uninstall apps instead of just freezing them?
Anyone? Can I uninstall or is freezing the only method?
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You can delete. Just be careful when doing so
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Word. I shall begin deleting
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I would recommend a full nandroid backup before deleting stuff, just in case.then a full titanium backup, in case you mess up with one app. Then start uninstalling. there are lists of what is safe to remove. Or you can freeze, then if everything is ok after a day or two of use, uninstall the app.
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Thanks for the replies. I uninstalled a bunch of bloat ware crap. Everything is running smoothly still
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I would recommend a full nandroid backup before deleting stuff, just in case.then a full titanium backup, in case you mess up with one app. Then start uninstalling. there are lists of what is safe to remove. Or you can freeze, then if everything is ok after a day or two of use, uninstall the app.
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Exactly! I did this the first time with RCMix3D's Runny to get rid of social media & other cruft. Now it's a lean, mean Sense machine.
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if i freeze an app is that the same as deleting?? of coarse i know if u delete you get the extra space..but other than that is there a real difference?
Freezing stops it from running, it's like uninstalling without losing the files. One you confirm the file isn't necessary for anything you use, then you can uninstall.
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if i freeze an app is that the same as deleting?? of coarse i know if u delete you get the extra space..but other than that is there a real difference?
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Ok so stupid me decided to try the batch mode freezing apps using rom toolbox pro and it froze the actual app itself as well so I am stuck as to how to unfreeze rom tool box as well as defrosting the others if need be...Please help, just lost like every app and I am a newbie when it comes to messing with freezing apps lol. Greatly appreciate any help!!
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