Root Debloat After Root

[gumball]

Here is a list of app i know we can remove after rooting. They should not affect our device. I like my device to be bloatfree as possible. If anyone can add to the list please do so.

appstore
bluetooth
bluetooth
chrome
cloudprint
com.android sharedstorage backup
com.android.wallpapercropper
com.lge.lgaccount
docs
drive
email
exchange
font server
gmail
everything google
hangout

live wall paper pickup
lookout
maps
market feedback agent
metroweb
music
music
nfc service and setting
print spooler
sheets
slides
smart share everything
streetview
talkback
video
video trim
voice command
voice recorder
wap service
weather
weather platform
weather theme
wfd service
xt9 dictionaries
youtube

 

[Unforgiven]

Some of those sound risky to remove without crippling other services. At best I would recommend freezing the apps first to see what if any unintended consequences there are.

Have you tested these following reboots and the like?

 

[EarlyMon]

I think that you have a very unique definition of bloatware. I've seen others with the same opinion, but it's not the norm.

Are you replacing those with other apps and if so, how are you doing that by removing the Play Store?

Not being snarky, genuinely curious.

 

[gumball]

I think that you have a very unique definition of bloatware. I've seen others with the same opinion, but it's not the norm.

Are you replacing those with other apps and if so, how are you doing that by removing the Play Store?

Not being snarky, genuinely curious.

My of bloatware is not essential to my phone, i will remove. Some of these apps i am removing i will get their replacement from f-droid

 

[gumball]

I have tested some of these. And i am pretty sure they don't have an effect on the phone.

Some contact GameTheory and tell him we need him.

 

[GameTheory]

I have tested some of these. And i am pretty sure they don't have an effect on the phone.

Some contact GameTheory and tell him we need him.

I saw this thread when it first came up, but honestly I don't want to get involved with debloat lists anymore because everyone has a different opinion of what is and isn't bloatware.

I say "to each his own". Whatever anyone wants to remove, just go for it as long as you have a backup.

 

[gumball]

I saw this thread when it first came up, but honestly I don't want to get involved with debloat lists anymore because everyone has a different opinion of what is and isn't bloatware.

I say "to each his own". Whatever anyone wants to remove, just go for it as long as you have a backup.

What is your definition of bloatware?
I do have backups. So some of this process is trial by error. I am not just proficient with my java to help with the rom, if i were that's what i would focus on.

 

[Masterchief87]

@gumball I noticed that your list of 'bloat apps' that are "safe to remove" includes apps that are necessary for the proper function of both Bluetooth and nfc. Just saying.

 

[cpr518]

I've removed about 15 apps so far. Does anyone have a "safer" debloat list available?

 

[daffyducknj]

What is your definition of bloatware?
I do have backups. So some of this process is trial by error. I am not just proficient with my java to help with the rom, if i were that's what i would focus on.

Bloatware is anything that the carrier loads on the phone OTA. It could also be preloaded from the factory. Also, anything that could be downloaded directly from Google Play can be regarded as bloatware. I've chosen not to remove anything as I have been able to free up enough space using the standard app linking method with Apps2SD. For programs I don't want running in the background, I simply freeze them with Titanium, or individually disable them directly if possible.

I know it's possible to redo the phone from scratch if one is on at least ZV5, but I might change my mind later and reactivate a frozen app. That's easier for me if the app is already on the phone. As there aren't any custom ROMs or TWRP available for this phone, I'd rather err on the side of caution. I am aware of the method to restore the phone by flashing the ZV5 system.img file, and have backed up the document explaining the process + that file just in case.

I have debloated phones before, including a Kyocera Event. I still have that one, and have prepped it as a backup as I recently gave away an LG Tribute to a relative.

 

[ghet2rockuu]

bloat ware is apps that are made by the manufacture phone since when is youtube a bloatware lol gtfo

 

[daffyducknj]

bloat ware is apps that are made by the manufacture phone since when is youtube a bloatware lol gtfo

LOL

YouTube works well on a mobile browser. It also works on Chromecast via the Chrome browser, or if you cast to a cable box with the YouTube widget installed. So yeah, if you don't want the app itself, it can be safely ditched.