I've cleaned up a little bit my Player after obtaining root privileges, this thread will help you if you want to do the same.
So, below is the list of the stock apps of my Samsung Galaxy Player 4.2 that I've freezed using Gemini App Manager (see attached apk, it is a free app).
Disabling those apps is good for me, but may not be good for you. The reson for this is that I don't use social services and don't own a google account, I try to use free software and avoid proprietary ones (as much as it is possible), I will try to warn in parentheses if you may need the app, but not when the name of the app says for itself (e.g. YouTube), just keep them if you use them.
For the open source and free apps I would greatly recommend the F-Droid repository, enable Unknown sources in your settings, install the F-Droid apk and use that app for obtaining free software. You can also add the Guardian Project's F-Droid repository into F-Droid's repositories list to have more nice apps.
I would recommend not to immediately remove the apps that you don't need, freeze them, let some time to pass, then you can remove them if everything is OK. Here is my list of the freezed apps:
Code:
AccuWeather.com
Adobe Flash Player 10.1
AllShare
BadgeProvider (Keep this if you use the Gmail app)
Books
Calendar (I use the [url=http://f-droid.org/repository/browse/?fdfilter=calendar&fdid=com.droidwave.offlinecalendar&fdpage=1]Offline Calendar[/url])
Calendar Storage (Don't disable this if use the Calendar)
Call settings
ChatON
Clock (com.sec.android.clockpackage)
Clock (com.sec.android.widgetapp.analogclock) (I use digital clock)
com.sec.android.app.lcdtest
com.sec.android.providers.downloads
Dialer
Dialer Storage
Downloads
DRM content
DRM Protected Content Storage
Dual Clock
EA Games
Email (I use [url=http://f-droid.org/repository/browse/?fdfilter=mail&fdid=com.fsck.k9&fdpage=1]K-9[/url])
Factory Test
Gmail (I don'y use it)
Google Backup Transport (I don't use Google Backup)
Google Calendar Sync (I use Offline Calendar)
Google Contacts Sync (I don't keep contacts in my Player)
Google Partner Setup
Google Search (I use [url=http://f-droid.org/repository/browse/?fdfilter=duck&fdid=se.johanhil.duckduckgo&fdpage=1]Duck Duck Go[/url])
Google+
Home screen tips
Kies air
Maps (I use OpenStreetMaps using [url=http://f-droid.org/repository/browse/?fdfilter=maps&fdid=net.osmand.plus&fdpage=1]OsmAnd~[/url])
Market (I use the [url=http://f-droid.org]F-Droid[/url] repository for installing open source and free software)
Marker Feedback Agent (Don't disable this if use the official Market)
Market Updater (Don't disable this if use the official Market)
Mobile tracker
Mobile tracker settings
My Uploads (I don't use it)
Network Location (Don't disable this if you want a help for your GPS by using Wi-Fi coordinates that google has, I've disabled it for privacy reasons)
News & Weather
OMACP
Samsung Apps
Samsung Push Service
Samsung Smart View
SamsungApssUNA2
SNS
SNSAccount
Social Hub
Software update (com.sec.android.fotaclient)
Software update (com.wssyncmidm)
Street View
Talk
TalkBack
TTS Service (don't disable if you need text-to-speach)
Ustream
Videos (com.google.android.videos)
Videos (com.sec.android.app.videoplayer) (I use another video player, don't disable this if you don't have an alternative video player)
Voice Recorder (I use [url=http://f-droid.org/repository/browse/?fdfilter=voice&fdid=net.micode.soundrecorder&fdpage=1]Sound Recorder[/url] and [url=http://f-droid.org/repository/browse/?fdfilter=voice&fdid=kaljurand_at_gmail_dot_com.diktofon&fdpage=1]Diktofon[/url])
Voice Search
wipeoutreceiver
wssyncmlnps
YouTube
you can also uninstall the dialer. i did.
EDIT: didnt see it on the list srry. i found it tho
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Hi there.
I can't find it anywhere and the official thread is closed (so strange that there is no official thread in the official Greenify sub forum...)
SO.....where can I look it?
No results in the Search.
Tnx.
I can figure it out yourself. Don't greenify system processes and keep important instant messaging applications running.
Musicbee said:
I can figure it out yourself. Don't greenify system processes and keep important instant messaging applications running.
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My biggest issues come from system apps, such as these:
- Google App
- Google Play services...
- Google Play services (com.google.office process.gapps)
- Google Play services
- Samsung Link Platform Connectivity
- Samsung Cloud Data Delay
- Samsung Push Service
- Backup
- Bluetooth
I have 3 different "Google Play services", Bluetooth even if bluetooth it's turned off, and the Samsung Link there Ida a mysterious for me as I don't have the Samsung Link app installed, and then about 200mb of Google App!!!
Other Samsung backup apps are there but dunno if they can be Greenifyed.
They are all system, and about apps, I don't have any that I can Greenify (I keep WhatsApp, Facebook, and a widget for the clock/weather, but they are so minimum in relation to those system up here!!!
Please help understand if I can Greenify those system apps listed up here, or art least some.
Tnx a lot.
Sent from my Samsung Galaxy S5 SM-G906K using TapaTalk
You have some Samsung bloatware on your device, custom ROM would definitely help. Don't greenify Google services, stock Android doesn't run well without. I don't know what "Backup" and "Bluetooth" are in Greenify.
Try to keep all running unless you're willing to flash a ROM.
anyone know if is safe to greenify google photos ?
Musicbee said:
You have some Samsung bloatware on your device, custom ROM would definitely help. Don't greenify Google services, stock Android doesn't run well without. I don't know what "Backup" and "Bluetooth" are in Greenify.
Try to keep all running unless you're willing to flash a ROM.
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Yes,I use stock deodexed.
Backup has the Samsung backup icon, and Bluetooth I don't have any idea it's there as I have it turned off!!!
I would like to understand what it's safe to Greenify, and why can't I Greenify Google Play stuff, or if it's safe to Greenify the Samsung Link stuff as I don't even have the Samsung Link app installed
About apps, I have Google App that shows some time after using it and don't get out from the list automatically (so I imagine that Android doesn't close it) so it's shown as a Greenify-able app.
Also, if I Greenify an app like TapaTalk, will I restart from where I was in the forum browsing, or from beginning like if has been killed?
leap_ahead said:
anyone know if is safe to greenify google photos ?
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If you fine use it for photo sync or other online stuff, I think you can do it.
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@PIRATA! I use it for gallery
leap_ahead said:
@PIRATA! I use it for gallery
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So I think you could try.
Sent from my Samsung Galaxy S5 SM-G906K using TapaTalk
Hi, there!
This is the list of system apps greenified in my Moto G 2014 (XT1068).
It is a stock rom (5.0.2, no root). I've been like this for months and device works fine.
As my system is in Spanish, I had to translate some names into English, but I think you'll be able to understand.
Device manager (Motorola)
Download manager
Google account manager
Motorola Alert
Emergency alert
Media storage
Android System WebView
Google search
Device provisioning
OMA Client Provisioning
Android Work Assistant
Setup Wizard
Assist (Motorola)
Help
Bluetooth
Bubbles
Calc(Stock)
Camera(Motorola)
CaptivePortalLogin
Chrome
Print spooler
com.android.backupconfirm
com.android.browserprovider
com.android.providers.partnerbookmarks
com.android.sharedstoragebackup
com.android.wallpaper.holospiral
com.motorola.bu2go
com.motorola.latam.settings.extensions
com.motorola.multisimsettings
com.motorola.serviceDialingNumbers
com.qualcom.atfwd
HP Print Service add on
ConfigUpdater
Google initial setup
setup
Contacts
Mail
Downloads
DiagMdLog settings
Input device
Documents
Audio effects
Photos
Fused location
Gallery
Google Backup Transport
Google Cloud Print
Google Drive
Google One Time Init
Google Pinyin Input
Google Play Books
Google Play Games
Google Play Kiosco
Google Play Music
Google Play Movies
Google Play Store
Google+
Voice recorder
Hangouts
Google Partner Installer
Certify installer
iWnn IME
Maps (Google)
Bowser messages
Google Korean input method
Google Hindi Input method
Motorola Migrate
Demo Mode
MotoCare
Motocare Int
Text to speech engine from Google
Motorola Contextual Services
Motorola One Time Init
Motorola OTA
Motorola notification
Optimizer Engineering Controls
Preset
Easy preset
Package Setup
Basic interactive screen saver
Photo Screensavers
CQA Test
QuickOffice
FM radio
Rescue add-on Motorola
FM radio service
DM service
Motorola System service
Exchange service
Motorola init services
Motorola services (version 1)
Motorola services (version 6)
Street view
TalkBack
Google keyboard
Translator
HTML viewer
VpnDialogs
YouTube
Good luck!
Sent from my XT1068 using XDA Free mobile app
CLPose said:
Hi, there!
This is the list of system apps greenified in my Moto G 2014 (XT1068).
It is a stock rom (5.0.2, no root). I've been like this for months and device works fine.
As my system is in Spanish, I had to translate some names into English, but I think you'll be able to understand.
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You have practically greenified every App and service on the phone. Do you use it only for making calls?
Calls, SMS, whatsapp, mail (inbox by GMail), Internet browsing (opera mini mainly), games, social (face, xda, etc), and other stuff. It's amazing that you can do almost anything you want with most of the system greenified. It seems that some apps are not so necessary after all... Which app of my list wouldn't you greenify and why? Bye!
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CLPose said:
Calls, SMS, whatsapp, mail (inbox by GMail), Internet browsing (opera mini mainly), games, social (face, xda, etc), and other stuff. It's amazing that you can do almost anything you want with most of the system greenified. It seems that some apps are not so necessary after all... Which app of my list wouldn't you greenify and why? Bye!
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Do you disable apps with Titanium Backup as well?
No. I've disabled some other apps with Debloater. I've never used TB, but I think you have to be root to use it. And I'm not. .
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Hi guys,
i try to keep my phone free from google apps but due to requirements of some apps this is not 100% possible. some apps require at least google maps framework. one does not need to install gapps for that. instead you can just copy 2 files to your system (https://sdgsystems.com/blog/installing-google-maps-framework-aosp-android).
i was wondering, if there is a similar possibility to install google location services. again, this is a requirement of some apps like geohash droid. if there is none, i am willing to install google play services, but can anyone explain to me what this software/app does? does it connect to google / phone home / whatever? do i have to register an gmail account in order to activate it?
Thnx
aeryn
I use Google assistant on my Android on a daily basis, with the tap of a button - to get directions, make a phone call, send a text, open an app, etc. However, my 10-yr-old son has figured out that he can bypass my password-protected browser apps (such as Chrome) by doing web/video searches directly on Google assistant. For reasons that I won't get into here, it is imperative that I prevent his unauthorized access to the internet. However, I don't wish to bury Google assistant under a password or a lock screen, on account of how often I use it for all sorts of other stuff. IS THERE A WAY TO DISABLE WEB SEARCHES FROM THE GOOGLE APP, OR TO FORCE THE APP TO DEFER TO THE CHROME APP FOR THOSE SEARCHES?
I do have a rooted device, if that helps.
I am having the same issue with the Cortana assistant app on my Android as well. If I could get either Cortana or Google Assistant to block web searches, I'd be happy.
Hi All,
When I purchased my huawei p40 pro, I was digging in the forum and found some ways to install GMS. However the method I have used is not flawless, (I used this one) and I am starting to lose it. I wonder if there is any better option currenty which would solve the issues I am having :
- Can't run programs because of no Google security service e.g. Company programs, Mc Donalds
- Can't have push notifications of some programs like Discord, Gmail
- Can't have NFC feature for some programs e.g. Simple app.
- Can't add new google accounts to the device.
- Some other programs are just not starting properly, they close instantly or don't go further than loading screen.
Every help is appreciated.
Maybe you can try GSpace which is an APP container.
@merlinside
GMS ( read: Google Mobile Services ) is a basket of apps developed and copyrighted by Google. These apps require additional Google apps / services to get installed before to properly work, as these are: Google Account Manager, Google Servives Framework, Google Play Services, Google Play Store. The first three apps handle basic account services and add APIs, while the last app is the store itself.