Root Stock apps

[bg4m3r]

If there is someone who hasn't removed any of the stock software, could you post a list of those apps and possibly the apks themselves?

 

[mjhealy1978]

Also could someone please list which bloat apps. That come stock on the Volt that can be removed without having any negative effects? Once rooted of course with say rom toolbox pro or root tools apk remover.

 

[donjuro]

We're gonna need a list of stock apps first before we can give you a list of bloat apps to remove

 

[mjhealy1978]

Ok Im leaving in about a hour to go pay a bill & purchase a Volt, barring any unforeseen issues I'll mos-def get back to you with that list!

 

[ODGeek]

Here's the listing of my /system/app directory on my Virgin Mobile LG Volt...

Books.apk
CertInstaller.apk
ChromeWithBrowser.apk
DocumentsUI.apk
DrmService.apk
ELTTest.apk
FaceLock.apk
GMS_Maps.apk
Gmail2.apk
GnssAirTest.apk
GnssPosTest.apk
GnssTest.apk
GoogleCalendarSyncAdapter.apk
GoogleContactsSyncAdapter.apk
GoogleDrive.apk
GoogleTTS.apk
HTMLViewer.apk
Hangouts.apk
HiddenMenu.apk
HiddenSIMUnlockMenu.apk
KeyChain.apk
LGATCMDService.apk
LGAppCleanup.apk
LGBluetooth4.apk
LGDMSClient.apk
LGDefaultAccount.apk
LGDivXDRM.apk
LGDrm.apk
LGEIME.apk
LGEIME_THEME_BLACK.apk
LGEIME_THEME_LOVELY.apk
LGEIME_THEME_NATURAL.apk
LGFOTA.apk
LGHome_Theme_Bunnyfairy.apk
LGHome_Theme_Optimus.apk
LGLockScreenSettings.apk
LGMemoWidget.apk
LGPartnerBookmarksProvider.apk
LGPhotoAlbumWidget.apk
LGQRemote.apk
LGSearchWidgetProvider.apk
LGSystemServer.apk
LGTangibleIO.apk
LGUSMms.apk
LGUSTelephonyProvider.apk
LGWeather.apk
LGWeatherTheme.apk
LGWirelessStorage.apk
LatinIME.apk
LgNfc.apk
LicenseProvider.apk
Magazines.apk
MediaUploader.apk
Music2.apk
PacProcessor.apk
PackageInstaller.apk
PermissionToAccessLgeApi.apk
PlayGames.apk
PlusOne.apk
PrintSpooler.apk
QuickSet.apk
QuicksetSDK.apk
SPR_Skyfire_Observer.apk
SPR_Skyfire_Toolbar.apk
SmartShare.apk
SmartShareProvider.apk
SprintHiddenMenu.apk
Stk.apk
Street.apk
Swype.apk
TagGoogle.apk
TimeService.apk
UnifiedEULA.apk
UserDictionaryProvider.apk
Videos.apk
WVTest.apk
WfdService.apk
YouTube.apk
atfwd.apk
com.lge.shutdownmonitor.apk
com.qualcomm.location.apk
qcrilmsgtunnel.apk
talkback.apk
xtra_t_app.apk

 

[bg4m3r]

Ok, so comparing to the list above (NOTE: I'm on Boost, not VM), here's what I have removed:

Books.apk
FaceLock.apk
GoogleDrive.apk
Hangouts.apk
LGEIME.apk
LGEIME_THEME_BLACK.apk
LGEIME_THEME_LOVELY.apk
LGEIME_THEME_NATURAL.apk
LGHome_Theme_Bunnyfairy.apk
LGMemoWidget.apk
LGPhotoAlbumWidget.apk
LGSearchWidgetProvider.apk
LGUSMms.apk
LGWeather.apk
LGWeatherTheme.apk
LatinIME.apk
Magazines.apk
Music2.apk
PlayGames.apk
SPR_Skyfire_Toolbar.apk
Swype.apk
Videos.apk
talkback.apk

There are others that could be removed, like StreetView, NFC, and Smartshare related items, if you have no intent to use them.

Always freeze an app before you remove it (or at least make a backup) to be sure it won't have any ill effects on your phone.

Apps I've converted to system apps:

BusyBox Installer
Google Cloud Print
SuperSU

I tried to convert Google Keyboard to a system app, but that caused it to not open, if anyone knows why, I'd like to know.

NOTE: I am getting a gapps crash at startup, but phone it otherwise running fine. I anyone has an idea as to what is causing the gapps crash, I would like to get rid of it.

 

[donjuro]

For Google keyboard put it's library in /system/lib before you convert it.

 

[mjhealy1978]

Ive removed the Google books, movies, music, +, text 2 speech, hangouts, drive, the weather apk & the weather widget, music player, videos pkayer, stock browser, gallery, app updates, play games, talkback, Magazines, notes. Im forgetting a few so i'm gonna go look. But yah I canned the stock Gallery Apk. For Quikpic its a lite apk with awesome qualities! Also comes with Chrome for browser so I can the stock browser. It's really preference & what you like!

 

[bg4m3r]

For Google keyboard put it's library in /system/lib before you convert it.

Where is it located normally?

 

[donjuro]

I forgot what the name if the app is in there but it's in /data/data something about latin ime

 

[bg4m3r]

I forgot what the name if the app is in there but it's in /data/data something about latin ime

Yeah, that didn't work. Copied it over, converted the keyboard. Now I'm bootlooping.

EDIT: Got out of bootloop by doing a factory reset from the recovery menu. Interestingly, Google Keyboard stayed installed as a system app, and is working, lol.

 

[donjuro]

I forgot to mention to set the correct permissions. Lol sorry

 

[bg4m3r]

I forgot to mention to set the correct permissions. Lol sorry

Yeah, that's kind of important, lol... To be fair, I should've thought to ask.

Anyway, phone is up, and I have network data, but no voice or messaging. I think the PRL and/or profile need updated, but I've uninstalled the software update apps. Could someone PM or link them please?