Android Deployment/Configuration Management - Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hi,
I am looking for ways to make setting up the phone after a clean flash as easy as possible. I sync my shared storage to a NAS using Syncopoli, that can easily be synced back. Apps often provide backup mechanisms to shared storage so that is not a big deal as well. Is there such a way for system settings? Also F-Droid can export the list of installed apps, but is there some way to import back the list and install them? Same goes for play store.
My Ideal scenario would be to have a configuration management tool like bubblewrap or ansible to set up my phone, like it's common sor Servers. Possibly over adb if that simplifies things (I don't want to root).
Does anyone have any ideas/experiences to share?
Cheers,
veecue

@veecue
Stock Android has the tar binary on board, means you can backup the whole Android device into a .TAR-archive and later on restore it from that archive.

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[Q] - iOS to Android.

So before you ask to search, which I have done but cannot come up with anything conclusive. This is perhaps the funky cool openness of Android that there are many solutions out there. If you could please share some of your opinions or experiences, it would be greatly appreciated. I am looking forward to the SGS II quite soon.
1) iTunes.... As the iPhone utilizes iTunes for the syncing of Apps, Music, Photos, Books and so on, my question is that what is a solution for Android Devices (SGS II) with Apps? Is there a method of backing up the APK files or apps to the computer that can be used at a later time (ADB is one but would like GUI). iTunes backs up download IPA files from phone to PC, and you can select to install them at any given time. iTunes also updates the purchased IPA's without the need of a handset being available.
I ask this question to limit the need to download each app every time I update a firmware. (Bandwidth in India isnt the best and can take time getting a 200MB Game)
2) DoubleTwist seems like a good solution, but does it sync with the stock Music app or requires the DoubleTwist app to play music? I can only assume that Kies will do the needful, but what about all the playlists already built on iTunes? Any Alternatives?
3) SD Card... So it may seem that this can be utilized for everything which includes backups and storage, while updating firmwares, does it require it to be removed so it does not corrupt any data during the update process?
4) Freezing Apps... Does this basically mean that the app exists but all of the files and dependencies associated with it are ignored and not used? Why not just uninstall or delete?
5) ODIN / Rooting... If you could direct me to any links you may have which give good info on the usage, warnings, requirements... Would appreciate it.
6) iOS SMS DB to Android? Do all the SMS Apps on the Android use the same principles and formats? I have read that the SMS DB (which I have extracted) can be formatted via CSV and imported on Android OS. Any guides please and if I import it, is it a central location that it is stored where any SMS app from the Android Market can use that DB or does it create its own DB.
Thats all I can come up with. Anticipating for some great advice and words of caution.
Thanks All.
Some basics applies to SGS1 but most are the same .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=723596
) SD Card... So it may seem that this can be utilized for everything which includes backups and storage, while updating firmwares, does it require it to be removed so it does not corrupt any data during the update process?
No but a removal of sim and sd card means no trouble from them .
Sorry can not answer re ITunes i just cut and paste music .
APK backup Titanium backup pro from the market .
http://www.appbrain.com/app/titanium-backup-★-root/com.keramidas.TitaniumBackup
jje
1) +1 for Titanium Backup. By far the easiest way to backup files. Most file explorers will allow you to manually copy the apk files out of the apps directory.
2) If you want, you can use DoubleTwist for only the wifi syncing. The music that it imports will be accessible by any app, including the stock music player.
4) Freezing an app is a "trial uninstall" of sorts. It will disable it as far as the user is concerned, but leaves the data there if you want to unfreeze it later. It doesn't require a reinstall, and you'll keep your data for the app.
5) There is a quick rundown of Odin and rooting in this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1076806&page=4
Thanks Slice.
Let me see if I got this correct. The APK file is like an IPA file consisting of the application data. Backing this up will back up the app?
Upgrading a firmware leaves the app data and app there or deletes it?
Thanks
dhruvmalik said:
Thanks Slice.
Let me see if I got this correct. The APK file is like an IPA file consisting of the application data. Backing this up will back up the app?
Yes on the phone will be an app folder with all the installed apps i just copy this to sd card as a quick back up and PC . One can double click any APK and reinstall .
Upgrading a firmware leaves the app data and app there or deletes it?
Depends upon the upgrade genuine Kies upgrade leaves all data and apps .
Unofficial upgrades may not and like wise custom roms may not or may be produced as a wipe version to save install problems .
jje
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[Q] building a custom rom

Hi I'm new to the development scene, I am trying to strip down a rom to remove certain programs... actually everything but the web browser, firefox 5 and flash. I would also like to set a default background in the image and preset the wireless settings too. These are going to be put in an environment where we don't want them to be messed with. Is there an easy way of doing this? I was thinking the ASOP rom might be the best candidate to work with, but I don't know for sure. I ill be rolling out about 20 - 25 units in the next week or so. any help would be appreciated.
Thanks
Joe
Your best bet is really probably to use the latest stock ROM so you don't leave root access and google market in there. You could probably acomplish your roll out by setting up any rom the way you want it, then wiping cache and user data, and running a nand backup with CWM. Then use that backup to restore onto the other devices.
To remove system apps in a ROM you can use ADB from a PC, or you can root it with z4root and use Titanium Backup. Then remove root before the backup.
thanks for the info
Thanks a bunch! I will try that when they come in. If I clear out the user data will that wipe out the wifi settings? To remove programs via ADB I still would need to be rooted correct?
Thanks
Joe
Yes clearing data will wipe wifi settings. I have never tried ADB on an unrooted device. You should jsut be able to activate debug usb and have it work jsut fine. But you can root with z4root and then UNroot with z4root when you are done with doing your root things (but befor eyou make a nand image).
Just search for z4root.apk
removing special apps
I'm having trouble removing the facebook app, youtube app and the gmarket app. any tips? I cant find them in the titanium backup app. any tips on removing these? getting rid of these apps is of the up-most importance. - these will be installed in an environment where we do not want people to have access to these apps. an help would be appreciated.
Thanks
Joe
linuxman84 said:
I'm having trouble removing the facebook app, youtube app and the gmarket app. any tips? I cant find them in the titanium backup app. any tips on removing these? getting rid of these apps is of the up-most importance. - these will be installed in an environment where we do not want people to have access to these apps. an help would be appreciated.
Thanks
Joe
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They are installed as system apps. You would need to use something like SystemApp Remover to remove them (it can also backup the system aps incase you want to reinstall and also convert nonsystem apps to system apps). But, you do realize that there are other places for users to get apps to install than Market and you can still reach Facebook & Youtube via the browser once the google apps are removed!!!!
Hmm
I tried the system app remover they do not seem to be listed there It looks like they are short cuts to web pages, at this point I would settle just for hiding them, do you know if it possible to hide those. I am using the factory build on the 1.2 tree.
Thanks
Joe
Use the instructions posted here on the CyanogenMod Wiki to get rid of whatever you want.
And, there's really no need to use things like z4root on the gTablet. You can get root without that. In fact, if you can connect to the tablet using adb, then you're already root. The gTab is not like a locked-down phone.
linuxman84 said:
I tried the system app remover they do not seem to be listed there It looks like they are short cuts to web pages, at this point I would settle just for hiding them, do you know if it possible to hide those. I am using the factory build on the 1.2 tree.
Thanks
Joe
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I do believe you are correct...the stock TapNTap had the ability to save Web Links as Icons on the home screen. Not running stock and don't remember if there is a way to remove them.
z4root is handy to gain root and install busybox/superuser without having to set up adb though.

[Q] Cloning Nexus 7?

Hi there,
So here's my question, does anyone know how to clone a Nexus 7 into other Nexus 7?
I have 2 applications installed that will need to come across 200 other Nexus 7.
Thanks
ditoh1 said:
Hi there,
So here's my question, does anyone know how to clone a Nexus 7 into other Nexus 7?
I have 2 applications installed that will need to come across 200 other Nexus 7.
Thanks
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Cloning is possible. You'll need to root and install custom recovery on every single one, do a nandroid backup of the original, and do a restore on the rest.
If all you need to do is clone the app and data, root all of them, install a root backup app, do a backup, then share the backup with all of them.
But if all you need to do is install the app on every device (no cloned data), just use an .apk extractor, upload the file to cloud storage (Dropbox, Drive, a website, whatever). You'll have to enable USB debugging on every device and allow installation from other sources, but at least you won't have to root 200 devices.
What exactly is it that you're trying to do? If we knew more, we could help you better. And maybe save you the trouble of doing something 200 times by yourself instead of 200 people doing one thing.
Planterz said:
Cloning is possible. You'll need to root and install custom recovery on every single one, do a nandroid backup of the original, and do a restore on the rest.
If all you need to do is clone the app and data, root all of them, install a root backup app, do a backup, then share the backup with all of them.
But if all you need to do is install the app on every device (no cloned data), just use an .apk extractor, upload the file to cloud storage (Dropbox, Drive, a website, whatever). You'll have to enable USB debugging on every device and allow installation from other sources, but at least you won't have to root 200 devices.
What exactly is it that you're trying to do? If we knew more, we could help you better. And maybe save you the trouble of doing something 200 times by yourself instead of 200 people doing one thing.
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Hi there,
Thanks for the quick response. To answer your question:
1. We have an app that needs to be installed on 200 devices by one person.
2. We need all the Nexus devices to run on 4.4.4, rooted.
3. After the initial configuration of each Nexus, we would need our application to be installed.
4. After the devices have our app installed, we would need to configure our app, one device at a time (specific settings on each device)
Our counter part, iOS, allows us to use Apple Configurator to massively upgrade, install and rename devices on the fly; we basically need to find an android equivalent.

A lost beginner looking for privacy and control

Hello,
I recently acquired a Sony Z5C, planning on switching to LineageOS sooner or later, but the android tweking world is way more complex than I initially imagined. I am mostly concerned about privacy and control but there is so much to go through I am completely lost. I thought it was all about running either Sony's rom or the lineageos rom but there seems to be a lot more to take into account.
What I am looking for:
getting rid of Sony's annoying bloatware
getting rid of Google Play Services
automatic or semi automatic security updates
fine tuning of application permissions (including ability to deny specific apps access to, say, my location, contact list, camera, internet, sms, without the apps noticing they have been denied access in the first place)
ads and trackers blocking (for instance global or per-application blacklisting of known "evil" domains)
being able to restore everything as it was when I purchased the phone
f-droid begin able to download and install updates without manual intervention
as little side effects as possible resulting from the deletion of the Google Play Services
Icing on the cake:
no loss in camera quality (I read somewhere it is sometimes possible to use image-enhancing algorithms despite having deleted the required DRM keys)
no loss in gps accuracy
same battery life (or better)
encompassing all data traffic of specific apps through tor or another technology preserving distant services from identifying me and my mobile network operator from knowing I access said services
Questions:
What is the difference between opengapps and microg? How does it relate with lineage? At which point in the installation process is it involved?
What are the consequences of rooting the device?
What is the purpose of so called "Magisk"? I read it "changes everything" but I have no idea what "everythin" was. As far as I understand, it is useful to fake a genuine configuration that have not been tempered with in order to use Google Pay or some games. I do not seem to care about that: should I? Is there more to know?
Most important question: in your opinion, considering the above points, the phone I have, current trends and hindsight, and your experience, what would be the best way to go? Should I follow the installation steps on the official lineageos page for the Z5C or do you think another option would suit me better?
To illustrate my technical knowledge: I have been a gnu/linux user for almost a decade but I am completely ignorant of the Android world and feel lost. In particular the concept of "root" and how user and system data is organized on the filesystem(s) (especially on Sony devices) seem different. I am willing to learn and get technical, but there is too much information and I do not know where to start with zero experience.
Thank you very much for your help.
I am in same situation. Did things like that for Moto and Samsung already, but I am new to Sony.
Key is to install TWRP. This is some kind of recovery where you can
- make a backup
- install LOS
- recall backups.
Once this is done:
- install root/su
- tingle the framework (to get microG running)
- install microG
- install afwall (firewall)
- install adaware
only than plugin a SIM and/or enable Wifi.
So: first thing is to install TWRP
unlock Bootloader:
To be able to unlock your Xperia Z5 Compact, prepare it by following these steps:
Go into Settings > About phone and tap seven times on Build number to enable developer options.
From Settings, go into Developer options and enable OEM unlocking.
Warning: Device protection features will not work on this device while this setting is turned on.Please note! It will only be possible to unlock the boot loader for certain releases. You can check if it is possible to unlock the boot loader of your device in the service menu by following the steps below:
In your device, open the dialer and enter *#*#7378423#*#* to access the service menu.
Tap Service info > Configuration > Rooting Status. If Bootloader unlock allowed says Yes, then you can continue with the next step. If it says No, or if the status is missing, your device cannot be unlocked.
TWRP
https://forum.xda-developers.com/z5-compact/development/twrp-twrp-3-2-1-z5-compact-t3748952
A few words to your queston:
opengapps are not open source, they just add normal google apps to Custom Roms. With all pros and cons.
MicroG is offering some kind of api, so that most features can be used (notification, google maps, access to playstore).
They are installed after the custom rom. Some people don't install any of them, use FDroid as a store.
root gives you the chance to change settings, for a few advanced configurations it is required (or makes it easier): firewall, ad remove ...
No experience with magisk. It is another way of "rooting" it, gives more features (hide the root status) which is required for some games. Not needed it til now.
What seems to be missing from previous post is to backup your DRM keys since unlocking your bootloader means losing them FOREVER.
Regards,
Aeny
Aeny said:
What seems to be missing from previous post is to backup your DRM keys since unlocking your bootloader means losing them FOREVER.
Regards,
Aeny
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Right, but didn't you need TWRP to make a backup. And that is on my list, first point. Or is it a special step to do?
Thank you for your help and valuable information which now raises even more questions
If I get things right TWRP is low level stuff that would allow me to backup and restore the system whenever I need to. Say for instance I just installed LOS and configured it as desired so I use TWRP to get a backup and if I later mess things up I can restore this backup without having to go through the whole installation and configuration process? How does the official LineageOS installation guide fit in all this, sould I follow it? Do I need to follow a completely different procedure? I am not planning to tinker anympre once everything has been set up, is TWRP only recommended for people who often experiment and change things or is it recommended for everyone?
The DRM keys are removed when unlocking the bootloader but since TWRP requires an unlocked bootloader they have to be backed up beforehand, am I right? Does it mean I can restore them afterwards once the bootloader has been unlocked without locking it up again? How can I back them up in the first place?
I cannot seem to picture how all the pieces fit together, which is low level stuff, which is high level. When you say "install microg", "install afwall", "install adaware", what are microg, afwall, adaware? Are they regular applications? Regular applications with root access? Low level modules? How is root managed in comparison with a gnu/linux system where I can either directly log as root, change user to root with "su", or get temporary privileges with "sudo"? When you say "install root/su", are we simply talking about installing the equivalent of "su" or "sudo" on a linux distribution? Is there a root password I shall input each time it is required or provide some applications root privileges through a configuration app? Is such an application to be installed separately?
Thank you for the clarification about opengapps/microg. I am interested in microg although I can give a try without in the beginning as long as it is still possible to install microg later.
fetchaspade said:
WRP only recommended for people who often experiment and change things or is it recommended for everyone?
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Yes, highly recommended if not even required. All my LOS setups run via TWRP.
fetchaspade said:
The DRM keys are removed when unlocking the bootloader but since TWRP requires an unlocked bootloader they have to be backed up beforehand, am I right? Does it mean I can restore them afterwards once the bootloader has been unlocked without locking it up again? How can I back them up in the first place?
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Good point. Don't know where do I need this DRM keys for, as I did't faced off this with other mobiles.
I think you have to make a backup of the TA partition:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/crossdevice-dev/sony/iovyroot-temp-root-tool-t3349597/
fetchaspade said:
I cannot seem to picture how all the pieces fit together, which is low level stuff, which is high level. When you say "install microg", "install afwall", "install adaware", what are microg, afwall, adaware? Are they regular applications? Regular applications with root access? Low level modules? How is root managed in comparison with a gnu/linux system where I can either directly log as root, change user to root with "su", or get temporary privileges with "sudo"? When you say "install root/su", are we simply talking about installing the equivalent of "su" or "sudo" on a linux distribution? Is there a root password I shall input each time it is required or provide some applications root privileges through a configuration app? Is such an application to be installed separately?
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addsu is to flash via TWRP in same manner like LOS itself - as a zip. Others are regualar applications (installed like that) but required root privileges to work. No root password required. Once an app needs it it will ask you, and if you like it remembers you allowed it (so it will ask just once usually). Recommend to try this. You can't do much wrong if you create a backup
fetchaspade said:
Thank you for the clarification about opengapps/microg. I am interested in microg although I can give a try without in the beginning as long as it is still possible to install microg later.
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MicroG is a bit more fiddling to install than gapps and seems to has limitations. There are separate threads for just this.
Just start, you will get a feeling for that all.
Edit: But
there is already a lineagos with microG built-in:
https://download.lineage.microg.org/suzuran/
Thank you starbright_
To recap, I am to unlock the bootloader, install TWRP, flash addsu via TWRP, flash lineage enhanced with microg, and I'm good to go.
I'm still stuck on the very first step: backing up the TA partition. If I'm not mistaken I need the TA backup tool which requires root access. Root access requires an unlocked bootloader (which would remove the TA partition and the DRM keys) or is achieved for a limited amount of time thanks to exploits. According to both https://forum.xda-developers.com/crossdevice-dev/sony/iovyroot-temp-root-tool-t3349597/ and https://forum.xda-developers.com/z5-compact/general/guide-how-to-root-z5c-painful-using-t3549388, it won't work on recent versions (7.1.1) so I need to downgrade. How can I do that? I imagine I need a tool to flash an old official rom: where am I to find an old official rom? How can I flash it without having an unlocked bootloader?
Backing up the TA partition really seems cumbersome. Is the loss of quality really noticeable on photos and videos? I find photos quite disappointing already and I fear it would get even worse.
On an unrelated topic, do you now of any way to backup SMS conversations as a simple file to import later on the same or different device? All I can find are applications that back up messages on a GMail account (no thanks) or any IMAP server (in what world is it simpler than an xml or simple text file ?).
Maybe you can translate this:
https://reraise.eu/2016/09/05/xperia-z5c-so-sicherst-du-die-ta-partition-teil-1
On an unrelated topic, do you now of any way to backup SMS conversations as a simple file to import later on the same or different device? All I can find are applications that back up messages on a GMail account (no thanks) or any IMAP server (in what world is it simpler than an xml or simple text file ?).
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I'm using titanium backup for that.
(menu / backup data to xml)
@fetchaspade
Did you start your project? I would appreciate to take notes of your step. That's not only helping others, but also yourself once you have to do the steps again once.

How to find dependencies of System Apps?

Original Google Pixel here with the latest Pixel-Dust-CAF Android 10 ROM. I wanted to debloat my phone with Magisk and Terminal Debloater module to make a Wi-Fi only device. Telephony, SMS, and mobile data would never be used on this phone. It worked, but I broke 2 feature I wanted to keep:
1. Default WiFi Printing. Restoring Print-related Apps did not resolve the issue, but maybe Default Printing depends on other System Apps that need restoration. Restoring the following Apps did not bring back default printing:
BuiltInPrintService^=/system/app/BuiltInPrintService
PrintSpooler^=/system/app/PrintSpooler
PrintRecommendationService^=/system/app/PrintRecommendationService
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2. Certificate installation, even though Certificate Installer App was not removed. I was able to install AdGuard HTTPS certificate before debloating, but after debloating Certificate Installer App simply closes and does not install anything.
Here's my full debloat list and I hope someone can tell me which Apps I shouldn't have removed due to their vital importance to Android OS and printing services:
VzwOmaTrigger^=/system/priv-app/VzwOmaTrigger
Telecom^=/system/priv-app/Telecom
ManagedProvisioning^=/system/priv-app/ManagedProvisioning
CNEService^=/system/priv-app/CNEService
Tag^=/system/priv-app/Tag
MusicFX^=/system/priv-app/MusicFX
AwakeWallpaper^=/system/priv-app/AwakeWallpaper
TelephonyProvider^=/system/priv-app/TelephonyProvider
Mms^=/system/priv-app/Mms
SharedStorageBackup^=/system/priv-app/SharedStorageBackup
MmsService^=/system/priv-app/MmsService
ONS^=/system/priv-app/ONS
TeleService^=/system/priv-app/TeleService
OemDmTrigger^=/system/priv-app/OemDmTrigger
OPScreenRecorder^=/system/priv-app/OPScreenRecorder
OmniRecord^=/system/priv-app/OmniRecord
CallLogBackup^=/system/priv-app/CallLogBackup
CellBroadcastReceiver^=/system/priv-app/CellBroadcastReceiver
KeyChain^=/system/app/KeyChain
WAPPushManager^=/system/app/WAPPushManager
CarrierDefaultApp^=/system/app/CarrierDefaultApp
BluetoothMidiService^=/system/app/BluetoothMidiService
PrintSpooler^=/system/app/PrintSpooler
PrintRecommendationService^=/system/app/PrintRecommendationService
BookmarkProvider^=/system/app/BookmarkProvider
OsuLogin^=/system/app/OsuLogin
PacProcessor^=/system/app/PacProcessor
Stk^=/system/app/Stk
Traceur^=/system/app/Traceur
SimAppDialog^=/system/app/SimAppDialog
PixelDustWallpapers^=/system/app/PixelDustWallpapers
ims^=/system/app/ims
LiveWallpapersPicker^=/system/app/LiveWallpapersPicker
BasicDreams^=/system/app/BasicDreams
CtsShimPrebuilt^=/system/app/CtsShimPrebuilt
BuiltInPrintService^=/system/app/BuiltInPrintService
CompanionDeviceManager^=/system/app/CompanionDeviceManager
WallpaperBackup^=/system/app/WallpaperBackup
HideCutout^=/system/app/HideCutout
PlatformCaptivePortalLogin^=/system/app/PlatformCaptivePortalLogin
SprintDM^=/system/product/priv-app/SprintDM
GCS^=/system/product/priv-app/GCS
DCMO^=/system/product/priv-app/DCMO
SettingsIntelligence^=/system/product/priv-app/SettingsIntelligence
PixelLiveWallpaperPrebuilt^=/system/product/priv-app/PixelLiveWallpaperPrebuilt
WallpaperCropper^=/system/product/priv-app/WallpaperCropper
HotwordEnrollmentXGoogleWCD9335^=/system/product/priv-app/HotwordEnrollmentXGoogleWCD9335
CarrierSettings^=/system/product/priv-app/CarrierSettings
PixelSetupWizard^=/system/product/priv-app/PixelSetupWizard
CarrierSetup^=/system/product/priv-app/CarrierSetup
DiagMon^=/system/product/priv-app/DiagMon
ConnMetrics^=/system/product/priv-app/ConnMetrics
HotwordEnrollmentOKGoogleWCD9335^=/system/product/priv-app/HotwordEnrollmentOKGoogleWCD9335
GoogleOneTimeInitializer^=/system/product/priv-app/GoogleOneTimeInitializer
MatchmakerPrebuiltPixel4^=/system/product/priv-app/MatchmakerPrebuiltPixel4
AndroidMigratePrebuilt^=/system/product/priv-app/AndroidMigratePrebuilt
ConfigUpdater^=/system/product/priv-app/ConfigUpdater
TurboPrebuilt^=/system/product/priv-app/TurboPrebuilt
OBDM_Permissions^=/system/product/priv-app/OBDM_Permissions
ConnMO^=/system/product/priv-app/ConnMO
CarrierServices^=/system/product/priv-app/CarrierServices
EmergencyInfo^=/system/product/priv-app/EmergencyInfo
obdm_stub^=/system/product/priv-app/obdm_stub
SprintHM^=/system/product/priv-app/SprintHM
WellbeingPrebuilt^=/system/product/priv-app/WellbeingPrebuilt
GooglePartnerSetup^=/system/product/priv-app/GooglePartnerSetup
DMService^=/system/product/priv-app/DMService
StorageManager^=/system/product/priv-app/StorageManager
WfcActivation^=/system/product/priv-app/WfcActivation
CarrierConfig^=/system/product/priv-app/CarrierConfig
MyVerizonServices^=/system/product/priv-app/MyVerizonServices
Velvet^=/system/product/priv-app/Velvet
PrebuiltBugle^=/system/product/app/PrebuiltBugle
PrebuiltDeskClockGoogle^=/system/product/app/PrebuiltDeskClockGoogle
Chrome^=/system/product/app/Chrome
TrichromeLibrary^=/system/product/app/TrichromeLibrary
PixelDustThemeStub^=/system/product/app/PixelDustThemeStub
Music^=/system/product/app/Music
VZWAPNLib^=/system/product/app/VZWAPNLib
WallpapersBReel2019^=/system/product/app/WallpapersBReel2019
MarkupGoogle^=/system/product/app/MarkupGoogle
PhotoTable^=/system/product/app/PhotoTable
fastdormancy^=/system/vendor/app/fastdormancy
vzw_msdc_api^=/system/vendor/app/vzw_msdc_api
RCSBootstraputil^=/system/vendor/app/RCSBootstraputil
imssettings^=/system/vendor/app/imssettings
datastatusnotification^=/system/vendor/app/datastatusnotification
colorservice^=/system/vendor/app/colorservice
embms^=/system/vendor/app/embms
radioconfig^=/system/vendor/app/radioconfig
SecureExtAuthService^=/system/vendor/app/SecureExtAuthService
shutdownlistener^=/system/vendor/app/shutdownlistener
QAS_DVC_MSP^=/system/vendor/app/QAS_DVC_MSP
QtiTelephonyService^=/system/vendor/app/QtiTelephonyService
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It would be nice if I could find definitive explanations for each of the Apps I removed.
@DirtyAngelicaSecured
I'ld use LOGCAT, the command-line tool that dumps all system messages.
FYI:
How to make use of LOGCAT is explained here.

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