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SpacesungGalaxy J727P
(J727PVPU3ARC2)Disclaimer:
I am not responsible for what you do with your device. If you decide to flash this software then you are accepting any risks involved. Including, but not limited to; bricking your device, missing alarms, missing calls, loss of your job, repossession of your car, and maybe even spilt milk.
About:
This is very much a personal project that I felt others would appreciate. I enjoy retro gaming very much, and as some of you may know, emulation is very CPU intensive. Hence the reason for making Spacesung. My goal was a stock rom that was lag free, debloated, and buttery smooth for gaming. I believe I have achieved this, and so, I give this to the you, to enjoy, use, modify, and share at your discretion.
Features
•Deodexed
•Debloated- I have removed all unnecessary Samsung, Google, and Amazon apps.
•Removed all Amazon symlinks. (Libs are next.)
•Deknoxed- Note: Some leftovers may be present. If you find any please let me know.
•Rooted- SuperSu is included.
•Up to 10gb+ of internal storage is available. This number will change depending on what you install afterwards, and what you have already stored on your internal SD.
Instructions:
1. Download the ROM from here.
2. Download GoogleKeyboard. You will need this after installation because the Samsung keyboard has been removed.
3. Make sure both files are on your internal, or external storage. Either is fine.
4. Reboot to recovery and wipe, data, system, cache, & dalvik cache.
5. Install Spacesung.
6. Reboot and wait. SuperSU will cause it to boot loop once. This is just root sinking it's teeth into the system. Don't interrupt it. After the aforementioned loop, it'll take about ~5-8min to start up. This only applies to the very first boot. Afterwards it only takes ~10 seconds to startup.
7. Skip all the setup steps that require typing. This can be done after you install GoogleKeyboard.
8. Enjoy!
Special notes:
*Google play, and Google services are still installed. You can disable both if you want to. You must disable it as a device administrator under the security options first, or it will be grayed out.
*Syncing will not work, since it has also been removed.
*Device encryption and secure storage shouldn't work either.
*Chrome is still installed. It can also disabled. There is no way to remove it yet, as the 7.0 framework uses it for webview. I'm still searching for a workaround to save more space.
*Anything not listed, should be working perfectly. If something is broken, let me know. And please remember, that anything already listed is not a bug, it is intentional. If you have any issues with 3rd party apps, I will try to help you, though I make no promises.
New!: Spacesung Oreo Debloat ScriptNotes:
1. Flash in recovery after the first boot.
2. Wipe dalvik cache ONLY! (Oreo cleans up data from removed apps automagically after rebooting.)
3. Profit!
*If you want to modify what's removed, simply open the updater-script with a text editor (preferably Notepad++) and add or remove the # sign. All apps in the stock Oreo system are listed in alphabetical order. This script should be safe to flash as is. Touchwiz, Theme store, Google play, and Samsung keyboard, are not removed by default. No files will be added to your OS either.
Ex.
delete_recursive("/system/app/AmazonMP3"); ← This would be deleted. #delete_recursive("/system/app/AmazonMP3"); ← This would be ignored.
*As always, anything that I make is free to use for other projects, public or personal, without my permission. No need to ask me, just do it! Credit is always appreciated, though not required.
J727P
Spaceminer said:
SpacesungGalaxy J727P
(J727PVPU3ARC2)Disclaimer:
I am not responsible for what you do with your device. If you decide to flash this software then you are accepting any risks involved. Including, but not limited to; bricking your device, missing alarms, missing calls, loss of your job, repossession of your car, and maybe even spilt milk.
About:
This is very much a personal project that I felt others would appreciate. I enjoy retro gaming very much, and as some of you may know, emulation is very CPU intensive. Hence the reason for making Spacesung. My goal was a stock rom that was lag free, debloated, and buttery smooth for gaming. I believe I have achieved this, and so, I give this to the you, to enjoy, use, modify, and share at your discretion.
Features
•Deodexed
•Debloated- I have removed all unnecessary Samsung, Google, and Amazon apps.
•Removed all Amazon symlinks. (Libs are next.)
•Deknoxed- Note: Some leftovers may be present. If you find any please let me know.
•Rooted- SuperSu is included.
•Up to 10gb+ of internal storage is available. This number will change depending on what you install afterwards, and what you have already stored on your internal SD.
Instructions:
1. Download the ROM from here.
2. Download GoogleKeyboard. You will need this after installation because the Samsung keyboard has been removed.
3. Make sure both files are on your internal, or external storage. Either is fine.
4. Reboot to recovery and wipe, data, system, cache, & dalvik cache.
5. Install Spacesung.
6. Reboot and wait. SuperSU will cause it to boot loop once. This is just root sinking it's teeth into the system. Don't interrupt it. After the aforementioned loop, it'll take about ~5-8min to start up. This only applies to the very first boot. Afterwards it only takes ~10 seconds to startup.
7. Skip all the setup steps that require typing. This can be done after you install GoogleKeyboard.
8. Enjoy!
Special notes:
*Google play, and Google services are still installed. You can disable both if you want to. You must disable it as a device administrator under the security options first, or it will be grayed out.
*Syncing will not work, since it has also been removed.
*Device encryption and secure storage shouldn't work either.
*Chrome is still installed. It can also disabled. There is no way to remove it yet, as the 7.0 framework uses it for webview. I'm still searching for a workaround to save more space.
*Anything not listed, should be working perfectly. If something is broken, let me know. And please remember, that anything already listed is not a bug, it is intentional. If you have any issues with 3rd party apps, I will try to help you, though I make no promises.
*As always, anything that I make is free to use for other projects, public or personal, without my permission. No need to ask me, just do it! Credit is always appreciated, though not required.
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One question did you add any kernel tweaks to your build ? An why can't I find any system tweaks ? Sorry two Questions !!
peter couniaz said:
One question did you add any kernel tweaks to your build ? An why can't I find any system tweaks ? Sorry two Questions !!
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There are no kernel tweaks. I have been trying to build a custom kernel from source for this, however, ubuntu/virtualbox are not playing nice with my hardware. (Ubuntu stops using my CPU completely after ~10min.) This is just a very bare bones stock Rom, with Trebuchet as a launcher. There are no special system tweaks added to it. Regarding that topic, I am working on tethering, it has been very difficult though. Samsung's smali files are a huge mess to work with. I can get the "you are not subscribed to this service" notification to stop, but tethering still won't start. Are you missing any options that would normally be available on stock? If so, I would definitely like to fix that ASAP.
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Spaceminer said:
There are no kernel tweaks. I have been trying to build a custom kernel from source for this, however, ubuntu/virtualbox are not playing nice with my hardware. (Ubuntu stops using my CPU completely after ~10min.) This is just a very bare bones stock Rom, with Trebuchet as a launcher. There are no special system tweaks added to it. Regarding that topic, I am working on tethering, it has been very difficult though. Samsung's smali files are a huge mess to work with. I can get the "you are not subscribed to this service" notification to stop, but tethering still won't start. Are you missing any options that would normally be available on stock? If so, I would definitely like to fix that ASAP.
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Thank you for getting back to me an good luck with your build on a custom kernel for this phone we can really use one !! Thanks again !
Spaceminer said:
SpacesungGalaxy J727P
(J727PVPU3ARC2)Disclaimer:
I am not responsible for what you do with your device. If you decide to flash this software then you are accepting any risks involved. Including, but not limited to; bricking your device, missing alarms, missing calls, loss of your job, repossession of your car, and maybe even spilt milk.
About:
This is very much a personal project that I felt others would appreciate. I enjoy retro gaming very much, and as some of you may know, emulation is very CPU intensive. Hence the reason for making Spacesung. My goal was a stock rom that was lag free, debloated, and buttery smooth for gaming. I believe I have achieved this, and so, I give this to the you, to enjoy, use, modify, and share at your discretion.
Features
•Deodexed
•Debloated- I have removed all unnecessary Samsung, Google, and Amazon apps.
•Removed all Amazon symlinks. (Libs are next.)
•Deknoxed- Note: Some leftovers may be present. If you find any please let me know.
•Rooted- SuperSu is included.
•Up to 10gb+ of internal storage is available. This number will change depending on what you install afterwards, and what you have already stored on your internal SD.
Instructions:
1. Download the ROM from here.
2. Download GoogleKeyboard. You will need this after installation because the Samsung keyboard has been removed.
3. Make sure both files are on your internal, or external storage. Either is fine.
4. Reboot to recovery and wipe, data, system, cache, & dalvik cache.
5. Install Spacesung.
6. Reboot and wait. SuperSU will cause it to boot loop once. This is just root sinking it's teeth into the system. Don't interrupt it. After the aforementioned loop, it'll take about ~5-8min to start up. This only applies to the very first boot. Afterwards it only takes ~10 seconds to startup.
7. Skip all the setup steps that require typing. This can be done after you install GoogleKeyboard.
8. Enjoy!
Special notes:
*Google play, and Google services are still installed. You can disable both if you want to. You must disable it as a device administrator under the security options first, or it will be grayed out.
*Syncing will not work, since it has also been removed.
*Device encryption and secure storage shouldn't work either.
*Chrome is still installed. It can also disabled. There is no way to remove it yet, as the 7.0 framework uses it for webview. I'm still searching for a workaround to save more space.
*Anything not listed, should be working perfectly. If something is broken, let me know. And please remember, that anything already listed is not a bug, it is intentional. If you have any issues with 3rd party apps, I will try to help you, though I make no promises.
*As always, anything that I make is free to use for other projects, public or personal, without my permission. No need to ask me, just do it! Credit is always appreciated, though not required.
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Downloaded and installed nicely. Tried to switch superuser with magisk but no go, need stock boot image but all in all a good clean debloated Rom. You should include a keyboard though, your link did not work so I downloaded one on my PC and transferred to internal sd and installed. If you can get magisk instead of superuser, you will have a winner !
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J727P
Spaceminer said:
SpacesungGalaxy J727P
(J727PVPU3ARC2)Disclaimer:
I am not responsible for what you do with your device. If you decide to flash this software then you are accepting any risks involved. Including, but not limited to; bricking your device, missing alarms, missing calls, loss of your job, repossession of your car, and maybe even spilt milk.
About:
This is very much a personal project that I felt others would appreciate. I enjoy retro gaming very much, and as some of you may know, emulation is very CPU intensive. Hence the reason for making Spacesung. My goal was a stock rom that was lag free, debloated, and buttery smooth for gaming. I believe I have achieved this, and so, I give this to the you, to enjoy, use, modify, and share at your discretion.
Features
•Deodexed
•Debloated- I have removed all unnecessary Samsung, Google, and Amazon apps.
•Removed all Amazon symlinks. (Libs are next.)
•Deknoxed- Note: Some leftovers may be present. If you find any please let me know.
•Rooted- SuperSu is included.
•Up to 10gb+ of internal storage is available. This number will change depending on what you install afterwards, and what you have already stored on your internal SD.
Instructions:
1. Download the ROM from here.
2. Download GoogleKeyboard. You will need this after installation because the Samsung keyboard has been removed.
3. Make sure both files are on your internal, or external storage. Either is fine.
4. Reboot to recovery and wipe, data, system, cache, & dalvik cache.
5. Install Spacesung.
6. Reboot and wait. SuperSU will cause it to boot loop once. This is just root sinking it's teeth into the system. Don't interrupt it. After the aforementioned loop, it'll take about ~5-8min to start up. This only applies to the very first boot. Afterwards it only takes ~10 seconds to startup.
7. Skip all the setup steps that require typing. This can be done after you install GoogleKeyboard.
8. Enjoy!
Special notes:
*Google play, and Google services are still installed. You can disable both if you want to. You must disable it as a device administrator under the security options first, or it will be grayed out.
*Syncing will not work, since it has also been removed.
*Device encryption and secure storage shouldn't work either.
*Chrome is still installed. It can also disabled. There is no way to remove it yet, as the 7.0 framework uses it for webview. I'm still searching for a workaround to save more space.
*Anything not listed, should be working perfectly. If something is broken, let me know. And please remember, that anything already listed is not a bug, it is intentional. If you have any issues with 3rd party apps, I will try to help you, though I make no promises.
*As always, anything that I make is free to use for other projects, public or personal, without my permission. No need to ask me, just do it! Credit is always appreciated, though not required.
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You may want to try this Build I Built on TomeGJ7p's WIFI BUILD it's a good one I THINK YOU WILL LIKE IT !
https://mega.nz/#!aUlU3CiD!QERLRerFDA8497aKopbqZqZh-ZSTVfZ9GhfQQy2mBrs
PS if you like it you can use it to Build on you have mine an tomeGJ7p's Blessing !!
Spaceminer said:
There are no kernel tweaks. I have been trying to build a custom kernel from source for this, however, ubuntu/virtualbox are not playing nice with my hardware. (Ubuntu stops using my CPU completely after ~10min.) This is just a very bare bones stock Rom, with Trebuchet as a launcher. There are no special system tweaks added to it. Regarding that topic, I am working on tethering, it has been very difficult though. Samsung's smali files are a huge mess to work with. I can get the "you are not subscribed to this service" notification to stop, but tethering still won't start. Are you missing any options that would normally be available on stock? If so, I would definitely like to fix that ASAP.
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This ROM is totally debloated. I went back and tried it again, very smooth, very fast but Contacts would not sync so I could not call anyone. Google account would not sync so no play store apk update from old account.Samsung account missing so no way for me to bring certain apks and utilities from stock ROM. Bare-bones android op. But I will keep it on my sd card.
PS
I just remembered those system apks that are missing that I need, I could have installed thru Titanium Bkup! [emoji846]
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is there anyway you can upload a copy with sync enabled and would it be possible to also use a modified or even stock touchwiz launcher?? and Magisk... If I could have sync magisk and touchwiz Id run this as my daily driver
JeepinxJosh said:
is there anyway you can upload a copy with sync enabled and would it be possible to also use a modified or even stock touchwiz launcher?? and Magisk... If I could have sync magisk and touchwiz Id run this as my daily driver
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You can flash gapps for sync, I don't have the sync apps on hand or I would attach them. I've flashed pico without issue. I forget which one(s) has the sync apps, it's possible that all of them do. Magisk can be installed fairly easily. Grab Magisk v16. Open SuperSU, look in settings and choose full unroot. Select yes when asked to restore the stock boot image, and no to recovery. As soon as it reboots, hold Vol↑+Home to catch TWRP, then flash Magisk. As for Touchwiz, try installing the one in the attachments below. If it gives you any problems, let me know. If I update anything I will definitely be using Magisk, and I'll keep these options in mind for separate builds in the future.
Spaceminer said:
You can flash gapps for sync, I don't have the sync apps on hand or I would attach them. I've flashed pico without issue. I forget which one(s) has the sync apps, it's possible that all of them do. Magisk can be installed fairly easily. Grab Magisk v16. Open SuperSU, look in settings and choose full unroot. Select yes when asked to restore the stock boot image, and no to recovery. As soon as it reboots, hold Vol↑+Home to catch TWRP, then flash Magisk. As for Touchwiz, try installing the one in the attachments below. If it gives you any problems, let me know. If I update anything I will definitely be using Magisk, and I'll keep these options in mind for separate builds in the future.
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Thanks man
I used this rom as the base for my gaming phone and then stripped it down to only system framework apps. If the latter were removed it would crash the phone. Anything I removed to get to that point, had minimal impact on space (fifty or so megs) and bootup times compared to a fully loaded phone (5 seconds). Spaceminer did an excellent job on this.
Video here of bootup comparison between two Galaxy J7 Perx, one with the Spacesung rom:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=2&v=z9bcqwLVIAA
Is the Oreo stock ROM a battery chugger?
It's just me or anybody have experienced less stamina from their battery with the Oreo stock ROM even with all the de-bloat applied. Compared to the latest ARG2 Nougat it's almost halves the lifetime of the battery, even when on standby it consume a lot more.
ct760ster said:
It's just me or anybody have experienced less stamina from their battery with the Oreo stock ROM even with all the de-bloat applied. Compared to the latest ARG2 Nougat it's almost halves the lifetime of the battery, even when on standby it consume a lot more.
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Have you tried turning off all the scanning features? Also in the dev options, the switch that keeps mobile data always on, is enabled by default. It's normally off in Nougat. Turning that off should help tremendously.
That being said, I do think Oreo is a battery hog, and I don't think there's any performance gain over Nougat. My best benchmarks with this phone are running Nougat (ARG2), debloated. My battery gives me 51-52hrs on Nougat, with 17-18hrs of that being screen on time. I plan on running Oreo this week to get a good comparison between them.
Hi all!
Last time I modded a phone was cyanogen mod on my samsung galaxy s (yes no number), and from back then I remember that simply uninstalling stock apps caused problems when updating.
Since that's what I want to do again now (too much bloat on that phone...), I wanted to ask if I still will be running into such issues with it.
I dont want to change the ROM, just remove a lot of the apps I dont want/use, will I still be able to get updates from xiaomi w/o problems?
Thanks for reading, much appreciated!
Yep, no problems with updates. Right after receiving the phone I removed (from the system and via adb) a lot of preinstalled bloatware, including some Xiaomi apps and the phone was updated to MIUI 9.6.22 without any problems.
katoda_ltd said:
Yep, no problems with updates. Right after receiving the phone I removed (from the system and via adb) a lot of preinstalled bloatware, including some Xiaomi apps and the phone was updated to MIUI 9.6.22 without any problems.
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i already uninstalled what the system allowed me to w/o root, did you remove anything requiring root (i dont know what adb is...)?
My device is not rooted, for most bloatware concerned root is not necessary while using adb.
See https://forum.xda-developers.com/poco-f1/how-to/debloating-xiaomi-poco-f1-safe-to-t3836119 and https://forum.xda-developers.com/poco-f1/how-to/bloat-poco-f1-tested-t3836457 but read them thoroughly, as there are some comments that some of the safe-to-remove services/app are indeed required to properly operate the device.
What is adb and how to get it: https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2317790
katoda_ltd said:
My device is not rooted, for most bloatware concerned root is not necessary while using adb.
See https://forum.xda-developers.com/poco-f1/how-to/debloating-xiaomi-poco-f1-safe-to-t3836119 and https://forum.xda-developers.com/poco-f1/how-to/bloat-poco-f1-tested-t3836457 but read them thoroughly, as there are some comments that some of the safe-to-remove services/app are indeed required to properly operate the device.
What is adb and how to get it: https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2317790
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thank you very much, i even found out why i couldnt get updates any longer back in the day (with root):
These two commands respectively specify that the system app will only be uninstalled for the current user (and not all users, which is something that requires root access) and that the cache/data of the system application will be preserved (which can’t be removed without root access). Therefore, even if you “uninstall” a system application using this method, you can still receive official OTA updates from your carrier or OEM.
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Hello everyone.
I have an LG V30 US998 (former H931) and want to remove included system apps, such as google movies and tv, google music, chrome, facebook, and other apps which I use, but I always prefer to not have them as system apps. I'm rooted, and have used "System App Safe Remover" (used to be called root uninstaller) to remove this kind of apps for many years, on many different phones, and did mot need to be in a custom rom for this. Issue is, no matter how much I insist, apps are confirmed removed, but even if I reboot (app already has root granted) the apps are still there!
Does the LG V30 have some sort of encryption or something? I also tried batch uninstaller, same results. Tried going into the root system partition using FX Explorer root, and I am not able to delete any app (permission denied, even though I'm root and have granted access to fx).
Any tips? Do I have to use adb debloat (never used before)? What could be the reason? I have "force encrypt" in Magisk set to "off" if that helps. I also flashed the "disable dm verify" and "AK3 rctd" files (don't remember if this was in frankenstein thread or oreo root/unlock thread).
TLDR: How can I remove system apps from LG V30 stock Oreo (Yes, I'm aware of the risks)?
Moonfrost said:
TLDR: How can I remove system apps from LG V30 stock Oreo (Yes, I'm aware of the risks)?
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The risks are you will increase lag significantly and/or break functionality. Not like the old Android days where every apps (package) is in totally separate silo. Remove and it's gone. Now the software is all tied together. The phone will pause will looking for something before moving on.
You are NOT saving any USER space by removing SYSTEM apps. This is not something you can re-claim.
Similarly, if you use Chrome, what's wrong with having it as a system app? That's MORE space over on the user side for other stuff.
Simply FREEZE the system apps you don't wish to use with Titanium Backup. They will not run, will not be seen, but doing that will not create lag because you shot a hole in the LG firmware web.
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Moonfrost said:
I have "force encrypt" in Magisk set to "off" if that helps. I also flashed the "disable dm verify" and "AK3 rctd" files (don't remember if this was in frankenstein thread or oreo root/unlock thread).
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None of that has anything to do with what you are asking about.
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Moonfrost said:
Any tips?
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If you remove something you didn't know the system needs, then you have to reinstall your firmware to fix the issue. FREEZING disables the app, and if you find you DO need it after all, you can easily unfreeze it.
ChazzMatt said:
The risks are you will increase lag significantly and/or break functionality. Not like the old Android days where every apps (package) is in totally separate silo. Remove and it's gone. Now the software is all tied together. The phone will pause will looking for something before moving on.
You are NOT saving any USER space by removing SYSTEM apps. This is not something you can re-claim.
Similarly, if you use Chrome, what's wrong with having it as a system app? That's MORE space over on the user side for other stuff.
Simply FREEZE the system apps you don't wish to use with Titanium Backup. They will not run, will not be seen, but doing that will not create lag because you shot a hole in the LG firmware web.
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None of that has anything to do with what you are asking about.
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If you remove something you didn't know the system needs, then you have to reinstall your firmware to fix the issue. FREEZING disables the app, and if you find you DO need it after all, you can easily unfreeze it.
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Oh ok, thanks for the reply. Last phone I used also had Oreo, but same as LG V30, it wasn't the original OS, it got updated to it, I could still remove those apps. To me it was mostly the forced google apps, but if they really don't affect anything, then I guess I'll leave them there. Thanks.
Moonfrost said:
Oh ok, thanks for the reply. Last phone I used also had Oreo, but same as LG V30, it wasn't the original OS, it got updated to it, I could still remove those apps. To me it was mostly the forced google apps, but if they really don't affect anything, then I guess I'll leave them there. Thanks.
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There is a Magisk Module for it "Debloater" download that along with terminal
And in Terminal app
Command
su (it will prompt for root access)
Debloat (you'll get list of system apps you can remove)
You can select by entering number
Before doing so always backup your data and do it at your own risk ,you can disable the app if not remove that works for me
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techyrock said:
There is a Magisk Module for it "Debloater" download that along with terminal
And in Terminal app
Command
su (it will prompt for root access)
Debloat (you'll get list of system apps you can remove)
You can select by entering number
Before doing so always backup your data and do it at your own risk ,you can disable the app if not remove that works for me
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Ok. But let's say I removed Google Chrome and Gmail, would that affect anything? My idea is to not touch anything from LG...but I had the other reply saying I shouldn't remove anything nowadays.
Moonfrost said:
Ok. But let's say I removed Google Chrome and Gmail, would that affect anything? My idea is to not touch anything from LG...but I had the other reply saying I shouldn't remove anything nowadays.
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Honestly I used to debloat way before Oreo often deleted apk's myself from system/app being lazy maybe Debloater removes an app properly but yes he's right even if you explore apps in system or data folder they are in folders now
If you are backed up and have the kdz thn give it a try I did saw someone using Debloater on Oreo/Pie though
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techyrock said:
Honestly I used to debloat way before Oreo often deleted apk's myself from system/app being lazy maybe Debloater removes an app properly but yes he's right even if you explore apps in system or data folder they are in folders now
If you are backed up and have the kdz thn give it a try I did saw someone using Debloater on Oreo/Pie though
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But "way before Oreo" means probably on another phone?
There was two or three "debloater" threads going at one point, and people then kept asking in OTHER threads
"Why does AOD no longer work?"
"Why did my VoLTE stop working?"
"Why is my V30 so slow?"
MY V30 isn't slow. MY AOD works.
The common element it turned out was they all were debloating stuff just prior to these issues.
People just now getting this phone don't understand the modern firmware. Nothing is labeled "safe" and "dangerous" to remove. Everything is connected. If it's a system app, just freeze it.
Yes as I mentioned it was on previous versions of Android using explorer method The Debloater thing I came across among top Magisk module list which I had to look up for myself as in other thread I did ask for Magisk and Xposed compatible with V30 didn't get any response
Personally I don't think Removing Chrome or similar app could mess up entire system , one could give it a try in step by step manner
I am not aware if those other users removed some essential LG apps from system because even back in older days debloating if not done properly would often end up with system stopped working boot loop etc
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This is derived from the latest N910F UK BTU stock Marshmallow v6.0.1 firmware.
Some info:
PDA/AP (ROM firmware) version: N910FXXU1DRI2
CSC code: N910FBTU1DRJ1 (BTU)
Modem/CP/baseband version: N910FXXS1DQA1
There is no multi-CSC support, it is too much work to add. If you need a different CSC besides BTU, then you should consider @_alexndr's DevBase, @Andycar's ROM, etc. They are based on older firmware, but should work fine. Having this ROM's BTU CSC may mean that carrier-specific features like VOLTE/wifi calling/etc may or may not work. I think the BTU CSC should work fine for most.
Why am I doing this? Well, for one, noone has posted (to my knowledge) a deodexed version of this firmware. And 2nd, as a baseline modding resource for other users, I only ask that I'm given credit for providing the files.
Old zips:
I've taken the N910FXXU1DRI2 stock firmware from SamMobile, deodexed it with SuperR's Kitchen, and created a TWRP-flashable firmware/ROM zip. It is only deodexed, no other changes have been made, nothing has been removed. All stock bloat/Knox is present. It isnt rooted, but you may root it with Magisk/SuperSU/Phh's Superuser. The kernel is pure stock, but you may flash a custom kernel afterwards if you wish. This ROM should pass SafetyNet even without Magisk/SuperSU, as long as you dont flash something like Xposed. Private Mode will not work with this zip out of the box, you will need to flash the modded Private Mode zip to get it to work. You should only use this zip if you just want a deodexed ROM with no additional changes. Flash from TWRP. This zip only includes the stock boot.img and a deodexed system.img.
There is now a 2nd version of this, it is based on the original N910FDeodex.zip, but converted from raw img format to set_metadata format. This version will only flash the used portion of the system partition into /system, resulting in less write hits. If you want a deodexed only version of this ROM with no further changes, then use the set_metadata version. These 2 zips are otherwise identical.
https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=8889791610682928982
https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=8889791610682917301
New revised zip (deodexed, debloated, Knox removed, GApps removed, some minor changes):
This is almost the same as the above zip. Everyone should use this new zip, unless they only want a zip that is deodexed only with no further changes. Private Mode will work out of the box. You will also be able to pass SafetyNet with or without Magisk/SuperSU.
https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=8889791610682924674
See the following post for what's removed:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=83379549&postcount=38
And this one too. It includes an optional debloat script that removes even more:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=83385447&postcount=44
Link to script:
https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=8889791610682925297
Install order for revised zip:
1. Wipe system/data/cache and flash ROM zip
2. Flash my revised debloat script if you want it
3. Flash latest OpenGApps ARM 6.0 nano zip (dont use anything higher, system apps like Messages/Tags/dialer will be removed if you do!)
4. Flash Google Contacts Sync Adapter zip from Extras section (to avoid "Android is optimizing" on every boot)
5. Check /system/app/WebViewGoogle, /system/priv-app/GooglePackageInstaller, and /system/priv-app/Tags, make sure they're not deleted. If they are, flash the appropriate zips from Extras section
6. Flash any other extras you want
7. Flash custom kernel (optional)
8. Flash root (optional)
9. Reboot into ROM
For MicroG users:
1. Wipe partitions, flash ROM zip.
2. Flash my revised debloat script if you want it.
3. Flash MicroG installer zip. Signature spoofing patch is already built into ROM.
4. Flash play store, backup transport, calendar sync adapter, Google dialer, maps/media effects/widevine libraries, deodexed google contacts sync adapter, google keyboard and swype libraries. These are optional.
5.Flash any other extras you want
6. Flash custom kernel (optional)
7. Flash root (optional)
8. Reboot into ROM
Note: In my tests, ROM didnt pass SafetyNet with MicroG installed. but it did pass when I flashed OpenGApps. This means the fail is due to something in MicroG. Ask in the MicroG XDA thread for help.
Another note: I only used the official APKs from MicroG website, permissions XML file from MicroG Installer Revived, and Play Store APK from APKMirror. You can update MicroG if/when they release new APKs.
Make sure to follow these steps in the order I've listed them!
You only need to use my stock boot image and kernel library modules zip if:
1. Before you flash a custom kernel
2. Before flashing root (skip my zip if you are already using custom kernel)
You can also get rid of a custom kernel/root by flashing this zip. But it is advised that you use Magisk uninstaller zip first. Or to delete SuperSU, you can use the unSU zip by @osm0sis. Then flash my zip.
If you get an error in TWRP when flashing either of these zips, this probably means your MicroSD card is using the GPT partition table, instead of MBR. My advice is to use SD Card Formatter tool to format your SD, then copy the ROM zip onto it and try to flash the zip again. If this doesnt work, post the exact error here.
If you used the "nand erase all" option in Odin, it is advised to format data/cache in TWRP *BEFORE* flashing the ROM zip. Look at the Mount button in TWRP and see if they are checked. If they are, then all is good. If not, use the wipe/format data functions until they are checked. I advise using nand erase all because it cleans data/cache of incompatible data. Especially recommended if you are coming from different firmware/custom ROM.
Please only do clean flashes! Dirty flashes not supported! Do not report bugs if you have dirty flashed! Do not report bugs if you are using other mods like Xposed (or root), etc! Clean flash with no changes, then post here if the bug is still present.
Additional firmware-related files:
My N910FXXU1DRI2 mini firmware package. This includes all files from the stock firmware package with the exception of the boot, system, and cache partitions. This is intended to be flashed before flashing my ROM zip. Boot/system arent needed because they are included in the ROM zip. Cache also isnt needed because its' contents (the UK BTU CSC code) is already processed into the system.img. This package also includes the latest official TWRP recovery, instead of the stock recovery. I would advise that you flash this file before flashing the ROM zip, but it may only be necessary if the ROM fails to boot (which means your installed firmware is an incorrect/incompatible version).
https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=8889791610682917321
You need Odin (version 3.12.7 recommended), Samsung USB drivers, and a Windows PC. In Odin, select the "nand erase all" and select the tar file in the AP slot. Also uncheck the autoreboot box. Leave everything else as-is. Once it is flashed, wait a minute or 2 before unplugging phone from PC.
Once you've done this, pull battery from phone, put it back in, then use VolUp+Home+Power to boot into TWRP. From there you can flash the ROM zip.
Pure stock firmware N910FXXU1DRI2. This is identical to what you would get from SamMobile, I have not modded the firmware in any way. I have only recompressed the tar file so that the total overall download size is smaller. Unpack the 7z file with 7-Zip/WinRAR/some other software, then flash the tar file from Odin. Flashing instructions are the same as above. You only need this if you want a truly clean start with nothing whatsoever changed. This file can be used alone without the others, or it can be flashed before the stock ROM zip. This file does not include TWRP. If you intend on flashing the stock ROM zip, I would suggest using my mini firmware package instead.
Note: I've deleted this file, you can find it in my N910FXXU1DRI2 mega firmware collection thread.
N910FXXU1DRI2 pit file. This file is to be flashed with Odin, if you need to repartition the device. Only use it with a full, official firmware package, like the one from above. I extracted it from my device with TWRP, it is not changed in any way. Most people generally wont need this. Only use this on an N910F, it may brick other devices!!! You've been warned!
https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=8889791610682917326
Link to extra files folder:
https://androidfilehost.com/?w=files&flid=316633
You can use these files to restore removed functionality if you need it. Most of these should be flashed from TWRP. More info below:
1. AccuWeather: Restores AccuWeather widget
2. Android default hosts file: Restores the stock hosts file
3. ANT system apps: Restores ANT apps. These are mainly fitness-related
4. Autorotation library: Flash this if your autorotate isnt working
5. Car Mode/Car Mode Remote: Restores Car Mode
6. Chrome customizations: Restores a system app which sets defaults for Chrome. Generally unneeded
7. DiagMonAgent: Related to Knox, it likes to phone home
8. Dropbox stub: Restores Dropbox stub for SCloud in Settings
9. Easy mode contacts widget: self-explanatory
10. Google FaceDetect library: Part of GApps. Restores FaceDetect library. Google cancelled support for this due to security reasons. You probably dont need it
11. Google Package Installer: Needed by Android! Flash this if OpenGApps zip removes /system/priv-app/GooglePackageInstaller
12. Google WebView: Needed by Android! Flash this if OpenGApps zip removes /system/app/WebViewGoogle
13. Help widget: Restores help/manual widget
14. MicroG installer: This will install GmsCore, GsfProxy, DroidGuard, and a permissions XML file. OpenGApps users dont need this
15. Stock firmware media files: Placed in internal storage by stock recovery. probably not needed. Extract zip and copy to /sdcard/ or /storage/emulated/0
16. Official play store: Installs PS for MicroG users. OpenGApps users dont need this
17. Original Private Mode APK: Restores original Private Mode APK. PM will not work if you flash this. probably not needed
18. Patched Private Mode APK: Installs patched Private Mode APK. PM should work fine now
19. S-Voice: Restores Samsung S-Voice app (who uses this crap?)
20. Collection of updated apps from the Note 4. Extract zip and install the APKs you want.
21. Samsung Apps widget: widget for Galaxy Apps store
22. Samsung Email/Exchange: Restores Samsung email/Exchange apps
23. Samsung_Galaxy_Store_-_Samsung_Cloud_-_Samsung_Account: Restores system apps for Samsung Account, Samsung Cloud, and Galaxy Apps store
24. Samsung game optimizer: restores game optimizer
25. Samsung Gear/Watch: Restores Gear/Watch system apps
26. Samsung Health Service: Restores Health Service, which SHealth depends on
27. Samsung internet browser: Restores stock browser
28. Samsung Kies: Restores Kies stub, which is needed for interfacing with the Kies PC software
29. Samsung QuickConnect/SFinder: restores files needed to make these work. They will also reappear in the pulldown statusbar again
30. Scrapbook: restores Scrapbook app
31. SmartManager v3: restores Smart Manager
32. Stock task manager and widget: restores task manager and Active Applications widget
33. Stock boot image and kernel library modules: restores stock boot.img and the kernel library modules it depends on.
34. Calculator: restores stock calculator
35. Stock clock apps: restores all stock clock apps
36. Stock fonts: restore stock fonts system apps
37. Stock music: restores Samsung Music app
38. stock_others.xml: This is is default others.xml with no added icons in the statusbar quick pulldown menu. Rename to others.xml (all lowercase), copy file to /system/csc/, set permissions to 0644. It is preferred that you do this from TWRP. root file manager will work too, but the owner and UID values must be 0 (root). You must factory reset before the icons will go back to default settings
39. SPlanner Calendar app and widget: Restores stock calendar and widget
40. Stock Tags (NFC) system app: Flash this if the OpenGApps zip removes /system/priv-app/Tags
41. Voice recorder: Restores stock voice recorder app
42. Stock wallpapers: Restores NoiseField and PhaseBeam wallpapers
43. System daydreams apps: Restores stock daydreams apps
44. Tap and pay widget: restores widget that lets you choose payment method
45. Google backup transport: needed by MicroG users, if they want contacts/calendar sync to work. OpenGApps users dont need this
46. Google calendar sync adapter: For MicroG users. Must also flash Google Backup Transport zip. OpenGApps users dont need this
47. Google Dialer: Installs GDialer and other files it needs to work. This is for MicroG users. OpenGApps users can just install GDialer from Play Store instead
48. Google Maps/media effects/widevine libraries: For MicroG users. Some apps wont work without these. OpenGApps users dont need this.
49. Original deodexed Google Contacts Sync Adapter: For MicroG users and OpenGApps users. MicroG users must also flash Google Backup Transport zip. This APK prevents the "Android is optimizing" message on every boot.
50. Google keyboard and Swype libraries: For MicroG users. Installs GBoard, and Swype libraries that other keyboards can use. OpenGApps users dont need this, they can just install GBoard from Play Store.
51. RBoard Theme Manager: This is an app that lets you install optional themes for Gboard. Gboard has a few default themes you can pick, this app lets you install dozens more. Along with sound effects. This app needs root. You dont need to install the RBoard magisk module separately
52. Patched build.prop for RBoard Themes Manager: This zip includes an edited build.prop so that RBoard can work. And empty /system/etc/gboard_theme folder. Rboard installs themes into this folder. Flash this before installing RBoard APK
Other mods I've done:
1. Remove Smart Manager v3. Now you will see "Power Saving" instead of "Battery" in settings
2. Adblocking hosts file integrated
3. Modded Private Mode APK by @TEKHD (now it turns on). However, PM may still break with certain custom kernels, or if you install other mods/changes I havent mentioned
4. Added 27 toggles in the statusbar (pull down to see them). Restore my default others.xml if you dont want them
5. Changed ro.securestorage.support from true to false in build.prop. Apparently Private Mode and SHealth work better when this value is false
Other notes:
Custom kernels: I would recommend FlashPoint kernel, v3 or v4 is fine. I dont recommend Ram Kernel. It is stable, but it has a bug where mobile data will stop working after awhile. It just cuts out, only a reboot will fix it...really annoying. This especially tends to happen when doing big downloads. Other kernels may work too, but i havent tried them. if you install a custom kernel, i'm not responsible if things break, like Private Mode/SafetyNet!
SafetyNet: My revised ROM zip will pass SafetyNet without root. This means you can use Pokemon Go, Netflix, banking apps, etc. There are SN checker apps out there, install one and run the test, should pass. It should also pass even with Magisk installed (it does for me). I didnt test with SuperSU, but if you install it in systemless mode, it might pass SN...no gaurantees. However, if you install Xposed, SN will definitely break. Other mods may or may not break it. I'm not responsible!
2 new additions (modded FlashPoint kernels):
With @kevintm78's permission, I am posting modded zips of FlashPoint v3.1 and FlashPoint v4 beta. They are based on the following zips:
https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=745849072291697438
https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=890129502657582253
See the FlashPoint XDA thread for details on these kernels.
I did this for the following reasons:
1. The original zips have init.d related scripts in the boot.img that remount system partition to read/write on every boot. This is fine...but it prevents most Magisk modules from working (they cant bind mount into the system partition because of the remount).
The original zips also appear to flash BusyBox into the system partition. In addition to this, there is init.d stuff in the boot images. These 2 things can potentially cause SafetyNet to fail.
I have made the following changes:
1. Removed BusyBox installer zips (install it manually if needed, or use Magisk's systemless BusyBox module)
2. Removed Magisk installer zips (because they are very old)
3. Removed init.d functionality from the boot images (this involved deleting 2 scripts, and deleting a line from init.rc)
4. Removed some unnecessary ui_print and set_progress lines from the updater-script files
If you need init.d support in the kernel, then use @osm0sis's Kernel init.d Support Injector zip
http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=3761907&d=1464187934
Flashing order:
1. Flash either of my custom Flashpoint zips
2. Flash Kernel init.d Support Injector zip
3. Flash root
You can also use Magisk for script execution support on boot instead. SuperSU also has su.d scripts support which works like init.d. I still prefer init.d in the kernel (I'm old school), but others may not.
Kernel Adiutor app is the recommended way of configuring these kernels. Both of the modded zips have the extended battery patches built in, so if you have an extended battery (like me), then the kernels will support it fully. If you just have a stock battery, no worries. i've tried both batteries with these kernels, found no difference in battery life or % displaying correctly.
I cant gaurantee that SafetyNet will pass with my modded zips, I had Xposed installed when I tested them. But i think it should. If you're using Magisk on top of these modded kernels, try turning on Magisk Hide, then run a SN test.
Besides the changes I've listed, nothing else is changed, everything should work pretty much the same as the original FP zips. Report kernel issues in the FP XDA thread if you run into problems, but mention that you're using my zips.
At @kevintm78's request, here are links to the source code for these kernels:
https://github.com/kevintm78/Flashpoint-F_3
https://github.com/kevintm78/Flashpoint-v4
Awesome work!!! @AnonVendetta Nice to see development for the Note 4 in 2020. Much appreciated and I thank you.
this is really great news!
thanks a lot for your efforts, I do love my N4, it can't be simply replaced because of removable battery and s-pen...
I would like to make shure not to run into trouble and kindly ask for a short confirmation if I understand all the info in your first post correctly:
my phone info current status:
android 5.1.1 - N910FXXS1COK1 - TWRP 3.4 - rooted
my target is a rooted Android 6 stock ROM
action:
1. I directly flash your deodexed TWRP-flashable ROM with TWRP.
2. I check if the phone boots correctly.
The result is: I now have a unrooted StockFW still with my TWRP in place.
2. I flash Stock N910FXXU1DRI2 boot.img with Odin in order to be able to successfully flash Magisk via TWRP. (isn't it possible to flash the boot.img also with TWRP?)
3. I now flash latest Magisk.
thanks and best wishes,
Su
@suse_: it's been a long time since I ran KitKat/Lollipop on the Note 4. For your situation, I believe the following steps will work. Since you are coming from much older firmware, flashing the ROM zip alone will almost certainly not boot, because of your older bootloader:
1. Flash my mini firmware package. This will upgrade the bootloader, modem, etc to what is compatible with the ROM. My mini firmware will overwrite your TWRP with latest TWRP, no need to flash TWRP separately.
2. Flash my ROM zip from TWRP. Be sure to wipe data/cache. While it boots, wait up to 20 mins. Because the ROM is deodexed, the 1st boot will take much longer. This is the nature of deodexed ROMs. If it hasnt booted in 20 mins, or bootloops/autoreboots...
Then you should try flashing the full, official firmware package in Odin. You can flash my ROM zip after this, but you dont need to, however you will end up with an odexed ROM if you dont.
Odin will not directly flash boot.img files, but TWRP can. No need to flash this separately unless you havent yet installed root/custom kernel but plan to.
thanks a lot @AnonVendetta for your helpful reply, will try my luck tomorrow and report back:good:
best
Su
I may later release a lightly debloated and deodexed version later. And, if anyone wants it, a debloated odexed version as well. But for right now, my laptop is out of commission, so no more work can be done for about a month. There really isnt much to do anyway, besides change the system image storage format to one that is compressed. As it is, it is just a byte for byte identical copy of the deodexed system partition, no compression applied.
n910f samsung note4
yep cant replace due spen ir removable battery superb fone and very nice size
Ive loaded sooooo many custom roms, but cant find one where everything works and is fast, camera bluetooth etc, presntly on acip
if anyone knows a custom rom where everything works on sm910f appreciate a link.
Its a fone not a toy! I need it to work with the bluetooth in the car or i get fied, I need the camera to come on immediately and not freeze of i lose the pic, I need it to start reasonably quickly and not freeze!!!!!!!!
Thankyou for this marshmallow 6 rom, may I confirm
load zip file to sd card fat32 flash with twrp
end up with stock android6 still with twrp in case a good custom rom comes out.
Advantage of custom roms... note 4 commands similar to a modern fone, i forget stuff like swype up for appstore/left button app store or was it right etc runs apps like bose which no longer run on android6 possibility of volte for poor signal in home
Actually there are a couple of better features in android 6 not carried over, swype down once and see text as well as pic for data wifi etc on shade, and big bright typefaces......
gwm121 said:
yep cant replace due spen ir removable battery superb fone and very nice size
Ive loaded sooooo many custom roms, but cant find one where everything works and is fast, camera bluetooth etc, presntly on acip
if anyone knows a custom rom where everything works on sm910f appreciate a link.
Its a fone not a toy! I need it to work with the bluetooth in the car or i get fied, I need the camera to come on immediately and not freeze of i lose the pic, I need it to start reasonably quickly and not freeze!!!!!!!!
Thankyou for this marshmallow 6 rom, may I confirm
load zip file to sd card fat32 flash with twrp
end up with stock android6 still with twrp in case a good custom rom comes out.
Advantage of custom roms... note 4 commands similar to a modern fone, i forget stuff like swype up for appstore/left button app store or was it right etc runs apps like bose which no longer run on android6 possibility of volte for poor signal in home
Actually there are a couple of better features in android 6 not carried over, swype down once and see text as well as pic for data wifi etc on shade, and big bright typefaces......
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The GRX TouchWiz Home mod V8 runs excellent with stock roms.
@gwm121: This isnt technically a custom ROM, it's just a deodexed stock ROM. As noted above, nothing has been removed, so everything should work, in terms of functionality it is identical to the odexed stock ROM. What mods you decide to install (root, Xposed, busybox, viper, custom kernel, etc), is up to you, this is just a baseline.
Yes, just flash the zip from TWRP. If it doesnt boot, then read my posts above, you will find the answer.
hi @AnonVendetta, I followed your recommendations and successfully updated my phone, looking foreward now to check battery drain over night...
unfortunately I could not (yet) install xposed, my first attempt ended in a not starting device and I had to restore backup, need to further investigate what to do.
anyway thanks a lot once more for all your efforts!
best
Su
@suse_: The battery life on this should be pretty much the same as the stock odexed ROM. I have ran many odexed/deodexed ROMs over the years, and never noticed any significant difference between them.
If you want Xposed, this is the right version to use:
https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=529152257862685344
Do not use @rovo89's regular Xposed for Marshmallow, it will bootloop/hang on Samsung stock ROMs.
You also need the Xposed Installer app by dvdandroid.
This is what I'm running now, no issues. The deodexed ROM I've provided does *NOT* have Xposed installed.
Here is a safe debloat script. It doesnt remove that much, and everything it deletes can be installed from Play Store/Galaxy Apps if you want them back. The only apps I've added are the ones that I feel are 100% safe to delete and wont affect system stability. Maybe will add more in the future as I test.
EDIT: DEBLOAT SCRIPT REMOVED
AnonVendetta said:
@suse_: The battery life on this should be pretty much the same as the stock odexed ROM. I have ran many odexed/deodexed ROMs over the years, and never noticed any significant difference between them.
If you want Xposed, this is the right version to use:
https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=529152257862685344
Do not use @rovo89's regular Xposed for Marshmallow, it will bootloop/hang on Samsung stock ROMs.
You also need the Xposed Installer app by dvdandroid.
This is what I'm running now, no issues. The deodexed ROM I've provided does *NOT* have Xposed installed.
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running fine now, thanks a lot!
AnonVendetta said:
Here is a safe debloat script. It doesnt remove that much, and everything it deletes can be installed from Play Store/Galaxy Apps if you want them back. The only apps I've added are the ones that I feel are 100% safe to delete and wont affect system stability. Maybe will add more in the future as I test.
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stupid question: how to apply this? I installed it via TWRP, it did nothing, I searched appdrawer without success... is it for the commandline?
thanks
@suse_: Yes, it's a script. I forgot to mention that it needs to be flashed from TWRP. I kind of just assumed that people would know how to use it.
Can i use this on but exynos
@Tx Panda: No, you definitely shouldn't flash this on Exynos N910C. Different model/CPU chipset = not compatible. You will at the very least not be able to boot the ROM, and your device may softbrick until you repair flash with Odin.
I borrowed a friend's old desktop, monitor, and keyboard for a few weeks, while my laptop is away for repairs. It's not nearly as powerful as what I have, but it enables me to do work that can only be done on a PC.
Last night I tried to convert the raw system.img to a compressed Brotli format, but the zip didn't flash. So tonight I'm going to try to convert it to compressed ext4. If it works, I'll upload it. I may debloat it as well, along with a list of what is removed.
I really don't see a point in releasing a debloated odexed ROM, since a debloated and deodexed zip accomplishes pretty much the same thing, and is much easier and less aggravating to mod system files. I actually do prefer odexed ROMS, because they seem to run slightly faster overall than deodexed. But the speed difference is minimal, and if you have a good device like the Note 4, the differences are negligable.
A few other things I'd like to note:
1. Do not use Titanium Backup to debloat. It has a tendency to delete a bit more than necessary. I have seen users complain in the past about auto-rotate not working after using TiBu. This is because it deletes, in addition to the APK, odex files as well, as well as library files (name's ending in *.so, you can find them in /system/lib/ and /system/vendor/lib/). Sometimes these library files are used by other Android processes. Use TiBu as a reference to find the location of an app that you want gone, then delete it manually with a root file manager or TWRP. This leaves library files intact. TiBu is great, I use it for backup/restore, but never for debloating.
2. If you want to confirm that the bootloader, ROM version, CSC version, and baseband/CP/modem version are the same as the values I posted, you can use the free version of Phone Info by vndnguyen (search Play Store). However, these values may not match if you didn't at least flash my mini firmware package or the full official package before the deodexed zip. This way you will know your firmware is up to date. And if you switch to a different ROM, then you probably don't need to update it. As an alternative to stock, I find Resurrection Remix Nougat to be very fast and stable. If you wanted to run this or one of the new custom ROMS, you could just flash my mini firmware, then skip this deodexed ROM.
So, I'm currently building a new ROM zip. It is deodexed, same as original zip, but also debloated/de-knoxed. I removed a fair bit more than what my safe debloat script zip deletes. Nothing has been added. This leaves the system partition with about 38% free space (2.2GB used). I've tried to limit the removals to what I feel won't affect system usability/stability. So, here's what's removed:
/system/app/Books (Google Books)
/system/app/Chrome
/system/app/Drive (Google Drive)
/system/app/Dropbox_zero (Dropbox app)
/system/app/Flipboard (news app)
/system/app/FlipboardBriefing (news app)
/system/app/Gmail2
/system/app/Hangouts
/system/app/Maps (Google Maps)
/system/app/Photos (Google Photos)
/system/app/Music2 (Google Play Music)
/system/app/Newsstand (Google Play Newsstand)
/system/app/PlayGames (Google Play Games)
/system/app/PlusOne (Google+)
task manager and associated widget (who uses a task manager these days?)
/system/app/Videos (Google Play Movies/TV)
/system/app/YouTube
lots of apps related to facebook/instagram/whatsapp/evernote
Samsung print service plugin
PEN.UP
Peel Smart Remote (constantly bombards the **** out of your phone with ads like every minute, and when you unlock screen, it had to ****ing go...never seen a more annoying app)
S Note
Galaxy Apps widget (Galaxy apps store not removed, only its' useless widget)
stock email/exhange app (there are way better email apps out there)
Hancom office
stock calculator
S Health (left S Health service intact, you can reinstall S Health if you want, it will work)
stock voice recorder (way better stuff out there)
bubbles/phase beam stock wallpapers
knox:
/system/app/BBCAgent
/system/app/Knox
/system/app/MDMApp
/system/app/RCPComponents
/system/app/SamsungDLPService
/system/app/SecurityLogAgent
/system/app/SecurityProviderSEC
/system/app/SysScope
/system/app/UniversalMDMClient
/system/container
/system/etc/secure_storage/com.sec.knox
/system/preloadedmdm
/system/priv-app/KLMSAgent
/system/priv-app/SPDClient
Knox has got to be the most annoying POS security system Samsung has ever made, it likes to block root stuff. I've always just ripped it out by the balls, never had a loss in functionality because of this.
Most of what i've removed can be reinstalled from Play Store/Galaxy Apps, except Knox. The rest is generally useless junk that I feel most people won't miss. The whole point is to decrease the installed footprint of the system partition, while saving battery/CPU/RAM.
I'll spend the rest of tomorrow testing, then upload. This will very likely be the last released zip, I don't intend on turning this into a full-on custom ROM. In fact, I mainly created this topic to help out @prkfsz with a deodexed ROM that he could easily install MicroG onto. So far he hasn't reported whether it works. But then I realized I'd be doing the community a small service, so I created this topic. With that said, I'm not inclined to do much more free work, I'm a very busy guy most of the time. But I'll still stick around to answer questions.
@AnonVendetta - thank you for all the work. Sorry for not answering before, as i said, i was away and just recently got back. Will not have time to try your ROM untill next week.
I did manage to deodex stock ROM before with that APKtool you suggested, and it was a breeze with your instructions. Even here your instructions are very clear. You should be writing manuals..
Glad to see that there still is an interest for this great device. Personally i am going to run it as long as it works. And then i have a backup or five..
Am gratefull also for this ROM you are working on. That is almost exactly what i was looking for to begin with. I just sortof don't really get why you would remove S Note from the stock rom - that is basically one of the greatest advantages of this phone. I know there are other writing apps out there, i guess Squid is ok but in my opinion no apps come close to original SNote.
Looking forward to trying out your creations!
@prkfsz: I removed S Note and PEN.UP because I very rarely use the pen. Both of these are installable from Play Store/Galaxy Apps, so you're not really losing them. I have always considered them to be bloat. Another reason is that the versions Samsung includes in the ROM are old and not up to date.
You could have deodexed the entire ROM with APKTool, but it would have taken forever compared to the Kitchen. On my powerhouse PC, deodexing takes about 15 mins.
What's the best way to remove bloatware on my s23 ultra it has Verizon bloatware and it's unlocked with a clean imei
Universal android debloater gui
Or
Adb app control
spart0n said:
Universal android debloater gui
Or
Adb app control
Any way to do it without a restore or loss of everything.?
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Both work without removing your data. All they do is give you the power to uninstall apps that are system apps that are bloat and not actual system apps
Never used either of these 2 before, but am interested.
Can you use these both without root, or does the phone have to be rooted?
Do they only remove the system app and nothing else, the phone won't reset etc will it?
Also, do you need to redo this a lot on each android firmware update? Will updates generally reinstall some apps you have removed?
Regards
James
james_lpool said:
Never used either of these 2 before, but am interested.
Can you use these both without root, or does the phone have to be rooted?
Do they only remove the system app and nothing else, the phone won't reset etc will it?
Also, do you need to redo this a lot on each android firmware update? Will updates generally reinstall some apps you have removed?
Regards
James
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They can be used without root. What they do is just removing the apps from the list of installed apps, their aren't physically deleted from the phone storage, so there is no need to reset the phone. Regarding updates I don't know.
spart0n said:
Both work without removing your data. All they do is give you the power to uninstall apps that are system apps that are bloat and not actual system apps
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Thanks for the info does this also remove the Verizon startup I want to remove everything that has to do with Verizon from this phone
cudahy_boy said:
Thanks for the info does this also remove the Verizon startup I want to remove everything that has to do with Verizon from this phone
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I'm no expert here but I think that to fully remove carrier customisation you need to flash a different CSC through Odin.
I just use ADB to uninstall the packages...
Mine is unlocked so might not have much bloat as yours....
Removing Bloatware on the Samsung Galaxy S10 Series (Android 10)
You might recall seeing this article: https://medium.com/@aviparshan/removing-bloatware-on-the-axon-7-running-android-8-0-7448b1b0ec6b
aviparshan.medium.com
Hello,
Does anyone has a list of save to remove apps?
Thanks in advance.
salapolivalenta said:
Hello,
Does anyone has a list of save to remove apps?
Thanks in advance.
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Both programs, universal android debloater and adb app control both have lists built-in and if there's one you don't know what it is or does, it shows the package name (com.android.whatever.app.calls.itself) in both programs so you can search for it online for a description of it
I have used universal android debloater and didn't even uninstalled all recommended and the result is not so good because I am not able anymore to install EXPERT RAW. I should have installing from the beginning, before to try the debloat
For some reason export didn't worked but I manually did screenshots. Can you please tell me what broke the posibility to install EXPERT RAW in camera?
I am not using Samsung account, just logged in with google account instead. It is mandatory to use samsung account for this particular camera plugin?
Thanks in advance!
No clue, I don't use that app but how are trying to install it?
You can sort by uninstalled and have "install" for each application which will ofc install it back.
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You can sort by uninstalled and have "install" for each application which will ofc install it back.
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You're trying to install expert raw from the debloater?
If it was already on the device then I'd restore all the apps and expert raw included, then remove apps again and not remove expert raw.
Otherwise you have to leave the Samsung Galaxy store to install it from there
As I mentioned, expert raw was not installed, I have discovered after debloat that the camera raw install method is from camera app itself but now is not possible anymore, nothing happens when tap on the icon.
Some samsung modules/system apps are missing, installing back everything doesn't solve the issue.
I will reset to factory defaults, and I will login to samsung account just to be able to install expert raw and then I will debloat again (what exactly is not clear atm).
I know battery life on this model is not bad but I want to make it more efficient, my problem is that some of the apps from the provided list shouldn't be removed and I don't know which one is.
All I want is to keep everything related to camera capabilities, other thinks like microsoft apps, knox, sasung acccount, galaxy store. bixby and some google apps I don't need because for sure they are running in the background and are eating from the battery life.
s23 ultra is too new, recommended apps from universal android debloater are not safe to remove, at least not all of them so I can't find anywhere a SAFE LIST to debloat for this phone.
Any point into the right direction will be much appreciated.
Thank you!
salapolivalenta said:
As I mentioned, expert raw was not installed, I have discovered after debloat that the camera raw install method is from camera app itself but now is not possible anymore, nothing happens when tap on the icon.
Some samsung modules/system apps are missing, installing back everything doesn't solve the issue.
I will reset to factory defaults, and I will login to samsung account just to be able to install expert raw and then I will debloat again (what exactly is not clear atm).
I know battery life on this model is not bad but I want to make it more efficient, my problem is that some of the apps from the provided list shouldn't be removed and I don't know which one is.
All I want is to keep everything related to camera capabilities, other thinks like microsoft apps, knox, sasung acccount, galaxy store. bixby and some google apps I don't need because for sure they are running in the background and are eating from the battery life.
s23 ultra is too new, recommended apps from universal android debloater are not safe to remove, at least not all of them so I can't find anywhere a SAFE LIST to debloat for this phone.
Any point into the right direction will be much appreciated.
Thank you!
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Unfortunately I don't think there are multiple lists of what you can uninstall. The lists in both apps I suggested are all safe to remove and the phone still work as a phone without anything extra. My only recommendation is that you just remove a couple things at a time and make sure that your camera still works as you intend it to. I wish I could be of more help, I'm sorry.
Hello,
I fixed the issue, actually is very easy. The list I initially provided (via screenshots) is fine, you just need to install back galaxy store and from there search for expert raw without being logged to a samsung account and then install it.
I haven't pay attention, the galaxy Store app name is com.sec.android.app.samsungapps.
Many thanks for your involvement!