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Root [Updated] Automated All Bloatware Removal v2.4 (LG Motion 4G rooted)

Sepero

Sepero

Linux Guru
CREDITS: Many thanks goes to slipkn0t2012 for doing an excellent job on the original version 1 script! This update has been made a bit safer by not removing some apps that shouldn't be deleted. Also, it can be run directly on your phone, without requiring a connection to your pc. The code has been greatly cleaned up and I invite anyone inspect it.


WARNING: Use any software remover with caution. The files are deleted permanently. Here is the guide for reflashing your firmware if needed:
http://androidforums.com/motion-4g-...rick-lg-motion-unroot-getting-1-5ghz-kdz.html



STEPS TO USE:

This Guide requires your phone is ROOTED. It will delete many files that generally do not come with a stock Android phone.

  1. Download the script remove_bloat.sh to your phone.
  2. Download Script Manager from the google play store.
  3. Start Script Manager.
  4. When Script Manager asks for Root Permissions, grant yes allow.
  5. Navigate to the remove_bloat.sh file and tap on it to see a menu.
  6. Select the top icon labeled "Su"
  7. Press the button on the top-left that says "Run".

The script will run, and immediately reboot your phone. Once your phone turns back on, all the unnecessary pre-installed apps will have been deleted.

You can download a copy of all deleted files from here: bloat_backup.zip


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Here is a list of all the files that are deleted:

From location /system/app/
AppBox.apk
AppBox.odex
ApplicationManager.apk
ApplicationManager.odex
CarHome.apk
CarHome.odex
CMAS_MPCS.apk
CMAS_MPCS.odex
com.lge.shutdownmonitor.apk
com.lge.shutdownmonitor.odex
FavoriteContactsWidget.apk
FavoriteContactsWidget.odex
HelpCenter.apk
HelpCenter.odex
intoNow.apk
intoNow.odex
LGDefaultAccount.apk
LGDefaultAccount.odex
LGDrm.apk
LGInstallService.apk
LGInstallService.odex
LGOnScreenPhone3.apk
LGOnScreenPhone3.odex
LGSetupWizard.apk
LGSetupWizard.odex
LGSystemServer.apk
LGSystemServer.odex
LinkBackup.apk
LinkBackup.odex
MediaUploader.apk
MediaUploader.odex
MemoWidget.odex
MemoWidget.apk
MetroEasyWifi.apk
MetroEasyWifi.odex
MLT.apk
MLT.odex
MTP.apk
MTP.apk
MTP.odex
MTP.odex
Music2.apk
Music2.odex
MusicFX.apk
MusicFX.odex
NativeLiveWallpapersPicker.apk
NativeLiveWallpapersPicker.odex
PhotoFrameWidget.apk
PhotoFrameWidget.odex
PlusOne.apk
PlusOne.odex
privacystar.apk
privacystar.odex
RhapsodyStub.apk
RhapsodyStub.odex
SetupWizard.apk
SetupWizard.odex
SmartShare.apk
SmartShare.odex
Sportacular.apk
Sportacular.odex
Stk.apk
Stk.odex
Street.apk
Street.odex
SystemBackupService.apk
SystemBackupService.odex
UserDictionaryProvider.apk
UserDictionaryProvider.odex
VideoWiz.apk
VideoWiz.odex
WapService.apk
WapService.odex
WeatherWidget.apk
WeatherWidget.odex
Wiper.apk
Wiper.odex
XtraDownloadTest.apk
XtraDownloadTest.odex
YouTube.apk
YouTube.odex

From location /system/apps/bootup/
IMandSocial.apk
LGWorld.apk
LGWorldClockWidget.apk
MailAtMetro.apk
Marionette.apk
Metro411.apk
MetroStudio.apk
MyExtras.apk
PocketExpress.apk
PolarisOffice.apk
TomsDinnerLW.apk

From location /data/app/
com.handmark.mpp.PEX-1.apk
com.infraware.polarisoffice-1.apk
com.lge.lgworld-1.apk
com.lge.livewallpaper.marionette-1.apk
com.lge.sizechangable.worldclock-1.apk
com.metropcs.android.metrostudio-1.apk
com.mobileposse.client-1.apk
com.seven.metropcs.Z7-1.apk
com.xad.android.mobile411-1.apk
miyowa.android.mpcs.mobileIM-1.apk

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Script Version Updates

Version 2.4 Update:
Files no longer removed from location /system/app/
CameraTestApp.apk
CameraTestApp.odex
GnssAirTest.apk
GnssAirTest.odex
GnssPosTs.apk
GnssPosTs.apk
GoogleBackupTransport.apk
GoogleBackupTransport.odex
GoogleTTS.apk
GoogleTTS.odex

Version 2.3 Update:
Files no longer removed from location /system/app/
AAT.apk
AAT.odex
VoiceDialer_ics.apk
VoiceDialer_ics.odex
VoiceRecorder.apk
VoiceRecorder.odex
VoiceSearch.apk
VoiceSearch.odex

Version 2.2 Update:
Correctly removes MemoWidget.odex (instead of MemoWidger.odex)
No longer attempts to remove non-existent file LGDrm.odex
Added bloat_backup.zip for user restorations

Version 2.1 Update:
Files no longer removed from location /system/app/
HiddenMenu.apk
HiddenMenu.odex
IOTHiddenMenu.apk
IOTHiddenMenu.odex
LgHiddenMenu.apk
LgHiddenMenu.odex
MetropcsHiddenMenu.apk
MetropcsHiddenMenu.odex
VerizonHiddenMenu.apk
VerizonHiddenMenu.odex
 
lol. That's pretty cool you got it to work from the phone. The script i have up works though, just used it last night. Twice. Ill be online more though. Kick ass though man! Bo computer needed
 
@slipkn0t2012
Ah yeah, sorry about that. I misread your original thread and thought you changed the instructions. I'm glad you approve of this post. You really did good in getting all the parts together. Too much reflashing for me, you really deserve the thanks. With all of that info collected, I only needed to take the script and give it a nice clean up (and get rid of the adb garbage, I hate that stuff lol).

Now it's a much smaller download, no adb junk, no Microsoft exe files, and no computer needed. An Android device is it's own computer. :D
 
Only these apps should be removed:
http://androidforums.com/showthread.php?p=4919447
All those hidden menus are important.even if it didn't crash the phone, the metro stores use the hidden menus to reprogram the MDN (mobile directory number or your phone number) and MIN (Mobile Identification Number) which they will reprogram if your metro account was deactivated for over a month.
 
Hi;

I'm trying to re-install the hidden menu files on my phone, particularly the Metrohiddenmenu one.
When I try to install the apk file it gives me a "application not installed" message.
I saw you gave the location of the files ("From location /system/app/"), but I cannot find it on the phone.
Pardon my ignorance, I've been trying to search the forums but cannot find the answer yet, so I figured I'd ask.

Thank you so much in advance!!!
 
fedex79 said:
Hi;

I'm trying to re-install the hidden menu files on my phone, particularly the Metrohiddenmenu one.
When I try to install the apk file it gives me a "application not installed" message.
I saw you gave the location of the files ("From location /system/app/"), but I cannot find it on the phone.
Pardon my ignorance, I've been trying to search the forums but cannot find the answer yet, so I figured I'd ask.

Thank you so much in advance!!!
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http://androidforums.com/showthread.php?t=666329
 
Thanks slipkn0t2012 for the link!

I've followed the instructions to the T, but still I cannot access the MetroPCS menu.
I pasted all files to /system/app and I see them there, however they don't seem to be installed? I looked for them in TitaniumBu, the Metro one in particular, and don't see it listed. I do however see it listed all the way at the bottom of the list, slashed out as if it was uninstalled. The name is com.lge.metropcshiddenmenu
I've tried uninstalling TBUp just in case it was tied to it somehow, but nothing.

Basically I'm trying to reprogram my wife's phone due to picture text and mms not working and I need to get to this menu to do it.

If this file installation doesn't work, is there another option? like un bricking? I tried a factory reset already and didn't fix either of my issues.

Anyway, any help would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks!!
 
fedex79 said:
Thanks slipkn0t2012 for the link!

I've followed the instructions to the T, but still I cannot access the MetroPCS menu.
I pasted all files to /system/app and I see them there, however they don't seem to be installed? I looked for them in TitaniumBu, the Metro one in particular, and don't see it listed. I do however see it listed all the way at the bottom of the list, slashed out as if it was uninstalled. The name is com.lge.metropcshiddenmenu
I've tried uninstalling TBUp just in case it was tied to it somehow, but nothing.

Basically I'm trying to reprogram my wife's phone due to picture text and mms not working and I need to get to this menu to do it.

If this file installation doesn't work, is there another option? like un bricking? I tried a factory reset already and didn't fix either of my issues.

Anyway, any help would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks!!
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yes following the unbrick guide will bring the hidden menus back
 
Hi, could you please please upload:

IMandSocial.apk
MemoWidget.apk
ApplicationManager.apk

These are actually pretty useful light apps that I use daily, specially the IMandSocial, because I hate the free and paid alternatives in Google Play.



Please please, upload those :(

Thanks for your hard work!
 
@daydreamingby
Hey friend, thanks for writing your concerns. I decided to do you one better, and I uploaded all the files deleted by this script. That way if anyone else also wants to get back the deleted files, then it's all there.

bloat_backup.zip

Also, I made another update to the script to correct some typos left over from version 1. Cheers
 
Sepero said:
@daydreamingby
Hey friend, thanks for writing your concerns. I decided to do you one better, and I uploaded all the files deleted by this script. That way if anyone else also wants to get back the deleted files, then it's all there.

bloat_backup.zip

Also, I made another update to the script to correct some typos left over from version 1. Cheers
Click to expand...



Sweet! Thanks very much!!!
 
Wondering if anyone can help me out

I want this app back

So I can select a live wallpaper, I have tried looking for an alternative but apparently it doesnt exist.

NativeLiveWallpapersPicker.apk
NativeLiveWallpapersPicker.odex

How do I go about doing this?
I have tried putting them in system/app and changing permissions rw/r/r with no luck
Also tried following the tutorial slipkn0t2012 linked to put the hidden menus in there, didnt work either.

What am I doing wrong? Thanks.
 
@warock56
I'm not sure what is wrong. It appears that the files you are looking for should be located here:
/system/app/NativeLiveWallpaper.apk
/system/app/NativeLiveWallpaper.odex
/system/apps/bootup/NativeLiveWallpaper.apk

After you replace them, perhaps try restarting your phone.
 


Have tried restarting numerous times with no luck

the apk in apps/bootup it lets me install it, saying it will replace another application, installs successfully.

the one in app folder does not let me install it, just says application not installed.

Since my parents both bought this phone (I rooted, debloated their phones) my mom was the one that wanted the live wallpaper thing, I guess she'll have to live without it.

One thing I havent tried is another launcher, dont know if it will make a difference but my hopes are low, I will try and report.

edit: nop, didnt work. tried home, apex, and nova, none of them let me do it.
Although in the home and apex launcher I got 3 options (Gallery, Wallpaper gallery, and wallpaper) Nova only gives me the first two. Anyways thanks for trying to help me, I didnt know there was another apk in the bootup folder.

sad face
 
It just doesn't seem like this was well thought out a lot that was removed is actually pretty still useful. One example when I visit McDonalds metro easy wifi automatically connects me. Or do prefer another alternative app for that since it's considered bloatware here.
 
1 of the most useful apps or features on my phone is voice to text especially when I'm in the car you combine that with SwiftKey keyboard plus the voice to text feature and it makes 1 awesome phone is specially when you're in the car and to remove the voice to text and consider that bloatware?
 
Hey Donte559, I'm sorry you're not happy with the script here. To connect to McD wifi, you would just use the normal builtin wifi settings.

The purpose of the bloat remover is to generally remove everything (LG/MetroPCS/Google) preinstalled that is unnecessary for basic functioning of the device. Anything non-standard to most Android devices. When you say "a lot that was removed is actually pretty still useful", you're 100% correct. Every app that is removed is useful to somebody somewhere.

This is why I include a full list of what is removed, so you can see everything in advance before going through with it. Also, I uploaded the zip file containing all removed apps, so a person should be able to restore their system. If you have suggestions for improvement, I'm completely open to hearing them.

I appreciate your thoughts.
 
I tried to clarify/quantify in the previous post, the criteria for why something is removed. If there is anything being removed that is standard to most Android ICS systems (voice to text?), then things should definitely be changed.

Like I said, I'm completely open to suggestions.
 
The script is awesome I'm not bashing the work at all I love it is just some things are actually very useful and not consider bloatware just in my opinion but I can gratulations you in all that you do the script is very good work
 
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