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Root System Applications

Donjo

Donjo

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I have just recently rooted the Maxx and am wondering if there is a list of system programs that can be deleted. Primarily the annoying ones Verizon loads up with...anyone know?
 
What is the difference between freezing and removing completely? If I freeze the programs, will I still see them in the app drawer? Because honestly that's the main reason I want them gone, not to necessarily free up space, but because I hate seeing all those stupid applications I'll never use. And hiding the apps also annoys me because I see the hidden applications...I have a certain OCD about my phone :D
 
Freezing will remove them from the app drawer too.

Difference is freezing them keeps them in the system and will allow you to get OTA updates if you wish. Removing them will cause it to fail, if nothing else just rename the apk's to bak but I wouldn't delete them.
 
festerw said:
Freezing will remove them from the app drawer too.

Difference is freezing them keeps them in the system and will allow you to get OTA updates if you wish. Removing them will cause it to fail, if nothing else just rename the apk's to bak but I wouldn't delete them.
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festerw is exactly correct here. Also, if you freeze / rename something that has undesired consequences, the recovery is far easier. unfreeze / rename.:)
 
After taking my applications out of the hidden folder on the applications tab for freezing, I've realized there are 2 applications that are still hidden and I cannot see nor do I know what they are. Does anyone know how to find these applications?? :confused:
 
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