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CalBearsFan95

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OK, just bought a Galaxy SIII unlocked. I'm trying to shoot for a bloatware-free setup.

I've seen some guides on rooting, I think I can follow along.

My question is, how do I get a ROM (I think that's what I need) that is close to stock Android, or stock release from Samsung, with all the bloatware removed...or if I root, do I now have the ability to remove all bloatware as I see fit, without a custom ROM or anything?

Lastly, any links to a guide that can walk me through precautions in using an unlocked rooted phone, just so I don't wind up doing something stupid in the future, or giving some app access to root when I didn't mean to?

Thanks in advance.
 
CalBearsFan95 said:
OK, just bought a Galaxy SIII unlocked. I'm trying to shoot for a bloatware-free setup.

I've seen some guides on rooting, I think I can follow along.

My question is, how do I get a ROM (I think that's what I need) that is close to stock Android, or stock release from Samsung, with all the bloatware removed...or if I root, do I now have the ability to remove all bloatware as I see fit, without a custom ROM or anything?

Lastly, any links to a guide that can walk me through precautions in using an unlocked rooted phone, just so I don't wind up doing something stupid in the future, or giving some app access to root when I didn't mean to?

Thanks in advance.
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Hi! Welcome to the world of rooting! :)

While there are ways you can remove the bloat, be very careful! You could wind up removing something very important to the phone.

I would suggest using an app like Titanium Backup, once you root, and freeze - DO NOT REMOVE - each bloatware app one by one. If it doesn't seriously affect the phone, consider it for removal.

I did a quick Google search and found this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=29007614. It might help you on your search for a bloat free phone.

Good luck!
 
Thanks all, I may be off with my terminology.

Goal - remove bloatware, get a more stock Android experience on my Verizon SG3. I'm ok going with a simpler process that may not be perfect, vs. a more perfect process that is very complex.
 
CalBearsFan95 said:
Thanks all, I may be off with my terminology.

Goal - remove bloatware, get a more stock Android experience on my Verizon SG3. I'm ok going with a simpler process that may not be perfect, vs. a more perfect process that is very complex.
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Hmmm...you may wish to try rooting and then flashing an AOSP rom like Cyanogenmod 10.1. ASOP stands for Android Open Source Project and it basically means the rom is "stock Android", as Google intended it, without added touches companies like Samsung adds to the phone such as the Touchwiz interface.

Check the All Things Root guide at the top of this forum to start your journey to rooting: http://androidforums.com/verizon-ga...-samsung-galaxy-s3-all-things-root-guide.html.

Then, check out the roms list to find a rom that's right for you: http://androidforums.com/verizon-ga...ot-root-list-utilities-roms-kernels-more.html. Try to go for an AOSP rom. They are more "stock Android" and have no bloatware whatsoever.
 
CalBearsFan95 said:
Will do, what is "AOSP"?
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Sorry. I was editing my post as you sent in your question. But AOSP stands for Android Open Source Project. What does that mean for you? It means a "stock" experience; Android as Google intended it. Without added interfaces that companies like Samsung adds to Android, like Touchwiz. These companies add these interfaces to put thier own stamp and add functionality to Android.
 
Thanks Pandacookie. Last question - what steps can I take to make sure the over-the-air updates from Verizon don't install on my phone, messing up my setup?
 
CalBearsFan95 said:
Thanks Pandacookie. Last question - what steps can I take to make sure the over-the-air updates from Verizon don't install on my phone, messing up my setup?
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It depends on the rom you use. Some of them automatically disable over the air (or OTA) updates. As far as I know, the AOSP roms disable those updates. You'd need to ask the rom's developer for sure.

Also, you can chose to deny these updates when/if they happen. If Verizon updates are like Sprint ones, then a screen pops up asking if you wish to update or not. Just click on the appropriate response.
 
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