Root [GUIDE] Apps that are safe to Remove - Huawei Premia 4G

[Sepero]

Here I will maintain a list of system apps that should be safe to remove/delete/uninstall. Be careful at your own risk. It is recommended that you make backups of your files before you remove them.

Please post if you feel an app is in the wrong section (bloat or not).
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Bloatware Section

 From folder /system/app/
BooksTablet.apk
CABLService.apk
DeskClock.apk
DeskClock.odex
Email.apk
Email.odex
GenieWidget.apk
HoloSpiralWallpaper.apk
HoloSpiralWallpaper.odex
HwFileManager.apk
HwOUC.apk
Magazines.apk
Music2.apk
MyEmail.apk
PhaseBeam.apk
PhaseBeam.odex
YouTube.apk

 From folder /cust/metropcs/US/app/
Facebook.apk
HwBeyondTheSkyTheme_Small.apk
HwDawnTheme_Small.apk
HwDLNA.apk
HwIME.apk
HwWallpaper.apk
HwWiFiHotspot.apk
ICS_MoxierEasEngine.apk
MetroAppStore.apk
MetroPCS-EasyWiFi.apk
MyMetro.apk
PinyinPack.apk
SpanishPack.apk
TotemWeather.apk
Twitter.apk

Non-bloatware (optional) Section

 From folder /system/app/
Calculator.apk
Calculator.odex
Calendar.apk
CertInstaller.apk
CertInstaller.odex
DigitalPenSettings.apk
DigitalPenSettings.odex
DTSAudioEffectService.apk - Music lags until you disable DTS mode under settings menu->sound->dts->dts mode (untick)
DTSAudioEffectService.odex
FaceLock.apk
GoogleFeedback.apk
Swype.apk

 From folder /cust/metropcs/US/app/
AllBackup.apk

If you wish to Experiment with removing apps on your device, you must know the risks.
1. If you remove a system app, any of the following may happen

• glitchy or otherwise weird device behavior
• your device may reboot at random times
• your device may enter a bootloop

2. At this time, there is only one verified method of backing up the Premia 4G. If you do not have a backup and your device goes into a bootloop, your only option is to get a new device.



Thanks for helping with this list goes to:
Spec2nirvash
SandMan46
LoopyD

If you have successfully (or unsuccessfully) removed an app, then please post the name of the app your results.

 

[Spec2nirvash]

Could somebody please post a complete list of files contained in the following folders, so Sepero can make list of apps in OP? It will also help me post the apps I have deleted already (can't remember all of them LOL)

cust/metropcs/US/app

system/app

 

[SandMan46]

cust/metropcs/US/app:

AllBackup.apk
Facebook.apk
HwBeyondTheSkyTheme_Small.apk
HwDawnTheme_Small.apk
HwDLNA.apk
HwIME.apk
HwWallpaper.apk
HwWiFiHotspot.apk
ICS_MoxierEasEngine.apk
MetroAppStore.apk
MetroPCS-EasyWiFi.apk
MyMetro.apk
NotePad.apk
PinyinPack.apk
SpanishPack.apk
TotemWeather.apk
Twitter.apk

system/app:

ApplicationsProvider.apk
ApplicationsProvider.odex
BackupRestoreConfirmation.apk
BackupRestoreConfirmation.odex
Bluetooth.apk
Bluetooth.odex
BluetoothServices.apk
BluetoothServices.odex
BooksTablet.apk
Browser.apk
Browser.odex
CABLService.apk
Calculator.apk
Calculator.odex
Calendar.apk
CalendarProvider.apk
CallStatisticsUtils.apk
CallStatisticsUtils.odex
CertInstaller.apk
CertInstaller.odex
Chrome.apk
ChromeBookmarksSyncAdapter.apk
Contacts.apk
Contacts.odex
ContactsPlus.apk
ContactsPlus.odex
ContactsProvider.apk
ContactsProvider.odex
DefaultContainerService.apk
DefaultContainerService.odex
DeskClock.apk
DeskClock.odex
DigitalPenSettings.apk
DigitalPenSettings.odex
DownloadProvider.apk
DownloadProvider.odex
DownloadProviderUi.apk
DownloadProviderUi.odex
DrmProvider.apk
DrmProvider.odex
DTSAudioEffectService.apk
DTSAudioEffectService.odex
Email.apk
Email.odex
FaceLock.apk
Galaxy4.apk
Galaxy4.odex
Gallery2.apk
Gallery2.odex
GenieWidget.apk
GestureOverlayService.apk
Gmail.apk
GMS_Maps.apk
GoogleBackupTransport.apk
GoogleCalendarSyncAdapter.apk
GoogleContactsSyncAdapter.apk
GoogleFeedback.apk
GoogleLoginService.apk
GooglePartnerSetup.apk
GoogleQuickSearchBox.apk
GoolgeServicesFramework.apk
HiddenMenu.apk
HiddenMenu.odex
HoloSpiralWallpaper.apk
HoloSpiralWallpaper.odex
HTMLViewer.apk
HwBluetoothImport.apk
HwCamera.apk
HwCamera.odex
HwFileManager.apk
HwLauncher5_NormalPlus.apk
HwLauncher5_NormalPlus.odex
HwOUC.apk
HwWiFiDirect.apk
KeyChain.apk
KeyChain.odex
LatinIME.apk
LatinIME.odex
LiveWallpapers.apk
LiveWallpapers.odex
LiveWallpapersPicker.apk
LiveWallpapersPicker.odex
Magazines.apk
MagicSmokeWallpaper.apk
MagicSmokeWallpaper.odex
MediaCenter.apk
MediaProvider.apk
MedialProvider.odex
MediaUploader.apk
MMIFunctionTest.apk
MMIFunctionTest.odex
MMITest_II.apk
MMITest_II.odex
Mms.apk
Mms.odex
Music2.apk
MusicFX.apk
MusicFX.odex
MyCalendar.apk
MyEmail.apk
NAMDial.apk
NAMDial.odex
NAMSetting.apk
NAMSetting.odex
NetworkLocation.apk
NoiseField.apk
NoiseField.odex
PackageInstaller.apk
PackageInstaller.odex
PartnerBookmarksProvider.apk
PhaseBeam.apk
PhaseBeam.odex
Phone.apk
Phone.odex
Phonesky.apk
PicoTts.apk
PicoTts.odex
PlusOne.apk
PotterUnlock.apk
PrivInit.apk
ProjectMenuAct.apk
ProjectMenuAct.odex
Protips.apk
Protips.odex
Settings.apk
Settins.odex
SettingsProvider.apk
SettingsProvider.odex
SetupWizard.apk
SharedStorageBackup.apk
SharedStorageBackup.odex
Stk.apk
Stk.odex
Street.apk
Swype.apk
SystemUI.apk
SystemUI.odex
Talk.apk
TelephoneyProvider.apk
TelephoneyProvider.odex
ToolBox.apk
UserDictionaryProvider.apk
UserDictionaryProvider.odex
VideoEditor.apk
VideoEditor.odex
Videos.apk
VisualizationWallpapers.apk
VisualizationWallpapers.odex
VoiceDialer.apk
VoiceDialer.odex
VoiceSearch.apk
VpnDialogs.apk
VpnDialogs.odex
WAPPushManager.apk
WAPPushManager.odex
Wiper.apk
Wiper.odex
YouTube.apk



And that's all folks...

 

[Spec2nirvash]

Hey Sepero: Some junk you can add to the 'safe to delete' list LOL.

From system/app folder:

Email.apk
GenieWidget.apk
HwOUC.apk
Magazines.apk
Music2.apk
Myemail.apk
Swype.apk
YouTube.apk

Deleted from cust/metropcs/US/app folder:

AllBackup.apk <--- Can't remember deleting this, but it's not on my phone.
Facebook.apk
HwBeyondTheSkyTheme_Small.apk
HwDawnTheme_Small.apk
HwDLNA.apk
HwIME.apk
HwWallpaper.apk
HwWiFiHotspot.apk
ICS_MoxierEasEngine.apk <--- Same here. WTH is this, anyway?
MetroAppStore.apk
MetroPCS-EasyWiFi.apk
MyMetro.apk
PinyinPack.apk
SpanishPack.apk
TotemWeather.apk
Twitter.apk

I deleted these files almost a few weeks ago, only two I can't remember (above), can't say for certain that they are 'safe', but most likely are since I can't find on my phone anywhere.

 

[Sepero]

Thanks Spec2nirvash

 

[boneface]

ICS_MoxierEasEngine.apk <--- Same here. WTH is this, anyway?

Microsoft email exchange server stuff like MS outlook. if you plan on syncing your microsoft exchange account or if you work for a company that uses its own exchange server for email, calenders, contacts etc..you'd use this.
you can delete it.

 

[LoopyD]

I've deleted all of the apps on the safe to remove lit seems though when I uninstalled HwIME.apk my input method force closed (SwiftKey) After reboot it seems to be fine. No force closes yet. Possibly because the keyboard was being used when I uninstalled the app. Safe though, no bootloop.

 

[LoopyD]

I have a few now that I have tested. They all do not soft brick the phone if removed, but a few of them wouldn't make much sense to remove lol


[list taken down upon request. Sorry guys maybe this conversation is better suited for a irc channel

PM will do for those that feel uncomfortable using messengers (and believe me I know why). Send a PM I'm going to make one and mark which ones I THINK are bloatware, open for criticism.


There's only one problem...I have a job. xD

 

[boneface]

I have a few now that I have tested. They all do not soft brick the phone if removed, but a few of them wouldn't make much sense to remove lol

Here's what I got so far


system/app/


calculator.apk
bookstablet.apk
phasebeam.apk
cablservice.apk
calander.apk
certinstaller.apk
deskclock.apk
digitalpenservice.apk
dtsaudioeffectservice.apk - Music lags until you disable DTS mode under settings menu->sound->dts->dts mode (untick)
googlefeedback.apk
holospiralwallpaper.apk
geniewidget.apk
hwfilemanager.apkfacelock.apk
i'm kinda going through the list alphabetically.

why would you delete any of these?
none of these apps are bloatware..

 

[LoopyD]

I was miserly trying to see what I can delete without bricking

 

[DjSekret]

Be careful LoopyD and thanks for your time figuring each one out as i also delete as much worthless stuff on my phone as people don't realize how much faster the phone can go and how much more apps we can install

 

[boneface]

I was miserly trying to see what I can delete without bricking

i wouldnt recommend posting that list and content, as other people who are just scanning thru the thread can easily assume that deleting all those system apps is ok..which it isnt.
i think thi thread should just only contain a list of boatware to delete rather than other system apps..could cause lots of problems

 

[LoopyD]

i wouldnt recommend posting that list and content, as other people who are just scanning thru the thread can easily assume that deleting all those system apps is ok..which it isnt.
i think thi thread should just only contain a list of boatware to delete rather than other system apps..could cause lots of problems

Ii do agree. I wasn't really thinking that maybe a private forum or chat would be a better option.

 

[SandMan46]

I too agree about the communicating among yourselves to figure out what is bloatware/crapware/worthless stuff, but then once agreed upon it would be considerate if one of those who were part of the conversation came back here and posted that list for those of us who weren't part of your conversation and don't do IRC for whatever reason. Or at least let us know so we can PM you for it.

Thanks!!

 

[LoopyD]

You have a PM, sir. :]

 

[LoopyD]

I have a few now that I have tested. They all do not soft brick the phone if removed, but a few of them wouldn't make much sense to remove lol


[list taken down upon request. Sorry guys maybe this conversation is better suited for a irc channel

PM will do for those that feel uncomfortable using messengers (and believe me I know why). Send a PM I'm going to make one and mark which ones I THINK are bloatware, open for criticism.


There's only one problem...I have a job. xD

And the music stuttering is NOT an app problem, its related to the CPU govenor, as outlined here ->

When playing a song in Spotify, the music will stutter and garble when the screen locks. Maybe a CPU stepping issue?

Update: FIXED

Once rooted, I used SetCPU to change the governor to msm-dcvs and the scheduler to cfq.

The stuttering when the screen is off has completely disappeared. So it was probably a stepping issue.
I set my min and max to the device min and max. Idk what the max cap is where you would experience stuttering again.

 

[Sepero]

I will be adding LoopyD's marked apps to the list because they are technically "safe to remove". Some people like myself don't use google calendar or calculator. I use a different calculator from the play store. So knowing that I can safely remove these apps is a good thing.

Though, due to the suggestion of boneface, it may be best to divide apps into 2 sections: bloatware and nonbloatware

 

[DjSekret]

I will be adding LoopyD's marked apps to the list because they are technically "safe to remove". Some people like myself don't use google calendar or calculator. I use a different calculator from the play store. So knowing that I can safely remove these apps is a good thing.

Though, due to the suggestion of boneface, it may be best to divide apps into 2 sections: bloatware and nonbloatware

Def agree thanks again for everyone thats involved...will donate my share later on this week

 

[Spec2nirvash]

If it's not a required system file that takes up space, its bloatware lol. But yes I do agree. Maybe note all file functions/purposes after filename to help?

 

[jtintle]

We have to be careful deleting Google apps, since they maybe used by another app. By deleting the calendar you might screw up Google plus app. In not sure but it's a thought

 

[Spec2nirvash]

We have to be careful deleting Google apps, since they maybe used by another app. By deleting the calendar you might screw up Google plus app. In not sure but it's a thought

We won't know until somebody tries it. I just hope whoever does any system app removal has a good backup ready...

 

[DjSekret]

Idk im trying to help out in any way i can but seems people are over looking my offers, or either yall really don't need the help?

 

[Spec2nirvash]

Idk im trying to help out in any way i can but seems people are over looking my offers, or either yall really don't need the help?

Overlooking what offers?

 

[DjSekret]

Overlooking what offers?

My offers to help out whereever i can...with testing, experimenting and such

 

[sleepininca]

How to remove the Music+ app? Is it System/Apps/Mediacenter.apk?