Can we get a list of apps that is confirmed safe to disable on this device? I can update this post as we go along.
Can be unistalled:
Clash of Clans
Hotels.com
Can be disabled:
Amazon
Amazon app suite
Amazon Kindle
Amazon MP3
Appstore (Amazon) - If you have any apps from the Amazon Appstore, you can disable "Amazon" and "Amazon app suite" but you have to keep "Appstore"
Audible
Calendar
Caller Name ID (pretty sure this replaces their old CallerID system)
Cloud
DT Ignite
Google Books
Google Play Movie & TV
Google Play Newsstand
IMDB
ISIS (Doesn't work if you're rooted anyways)
Family Base Companion
LG VoiceCommand SpeechPack (Inferior to "Ok Google" Won't affect google voice commands)
Message+
My Info Zone (Verizon Widget)
My Verizon Mobile
NFL Mobile
Slacker
ThinkFree Viewer
Verizon Location Agent
Verizon Login
Verizon Support and Protection
VMware Ready
Voicemate Speech Pack (Keep this if you want your phone to annouce incoming calls/messages aloud)
VZ Navigator
I'm pretty sure that's all of the ones that you can disable that are worth disabling. Not gonna bother with anything under 2-3mb
So far I have these disabled, and they should be good (from previous experience)
Amazon
Amazon app suite
Amazon Kindle
Amazon MP3
Appstore (amazon)
Audible
Caller Name ID (pretty sure this replaces their old CallerID system)
Google Books
Google Play Movie & TV
Google Play Newsstand
My Verizon Mobile
NFL Mobile
Slacker
Verizon Login
VMware Ready
VZ Navigator
Ones I'm not 100% on, yet:
Cloud
FamilyBase Companion
Isis Wallet
Music (1.40MB)
Music (6.60MB)
My InfoZone
Verizon Location Agent
Verizon Support & Protection
Possibly start from one of the lists of candidates that show on a Google of "debloat LG G2 verizon". Likely a fair number of them have carried over to G3.
Here's a list of all the questionable apps I see installed. These survived my first pass of bloatware removal where I got rid of all the obvious junk I didn't want. This list contains everything I can't readily identify and I don't know if it's safe to remove or even want it to be removed
ActionManager Service 4.20.8
Answer Me 2.0.0
Caller Name ID 2.27
com.lge.*
com.verizon.permissions.qos 1.0
com.verizon.permissions.securesettings 1.0
com.verizon.permissions.vzwappapn 1.0
Content lock 4.20.6.1
DT Ignite 1.6.901
EasyHome 4.20.5
ELTest 1.0
File Manager 4.20.10
Font Server 4.4.2
GNSS Air Test
GnssTest 1.2.4.4.2
Home 4.20.22
Home selector 3.0.038
Home Theme - LG 4.0.552
LG Backup 4.21.7
LG GNSS 2.1.2.0
LG Health 4.20.22
LG IMS 3.3.0
LG Intelligent Agent 0.8.14
LG System Server
LG TTS+ 2.3.1.11-E2M1
LG VoiceCommand 1.103.9098
LG VPN 3.0.1
LGApduService 1.2
LGATCMD Service
LGSearchWidgetProvider
LGSetupWizard
LGSmartcardService
LGWernickeManager
LIA Informant
LIA MrGDBLogger
LIA S4URecommender 4.20.17
License Provider
Maluuba QVoice Interface
SmartShare Beam 4.20.19
SmartShare Push 4.20.25
SmartShare.Beam 1.2.14
SmartShare DLNA 3.1.0
SmartShare.MediaServer 3.1.0
SmartShare.Provider 1.0.16
SSOPermission 1.0
System updates 1_13_10_0
Tasks 4.20.8
Text Link 4.20.6
Text Link Agent 3.1.3
Text Link Engine 3.0.2
ThinkFree Viewer 4.0.24
Verizon Hidden Menu 1.0.0.0505
Voice Command 4.20.8
Voice Mate 4.20.8
Voice Mate Engine 5.0.46
Voice Mate Speech Pack 5.0.2
VZWAPN 12.0
VZWAVSService 3.3
WAP Service 5.0.21200
Wfd Service 2.0
WfdsService 1.1.1
WideVine Keybox
markfm said:
Possibly start from one of the lists of candidates that show on a Google of "debloat LG G2 verizon". Likely a fair number of them have carried over to G3.
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Good call, I'll cross check the lists and update the original post.
I disabled all of those and now I can no longer access my phone settings. Trying to narrow down which one disabled it...
edit: "tab view" works, but not "list view" in settings. A bit odd...
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I disabled all of those and now I can no longer access my phone settings. Trying to narrow down which one disabled it...
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Did you disable bobbarker's list or my list?
kthung said:
Did you disable bobbarker's list or my list?
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^ This. Please read before disabling. Bobbarker's list is items he's unsure of, not confirmed disabled and safe.
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I disabled all of those and now I can no longer access my phone settings. Trying to narrow down which one disabled it...
edit: "tab view" works, but not "list view" in settings. A bit odd...
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Had this problem too, defrosted LGApduService 1.2/LG IMS 3.3.0/LG System Server and fixed it.
I've disabled a handful based on old G2 lists as well as those mentioned above:
Answer Me
Audible
Caller Name ID
Cloud Print
com.verizon.perm...appdirectedsms
com.verizon.permissions.qos
com.verizon.permis...securesettings
com.verizon.permissions.vzwappapn
Email
FamilyBase Companion
Favorite Contacts Widget
GNSS Air Test
GnssTest
Isis
Key Chain
LG Backup
LG GNSS
LG Intelligent Agent
LG TTS+
LGATCMD Service
LGSearchWidgetProvider
LGSetupWizard
Maluuba QVoice Interface
Message+
Print Spooler
SmartShare Beam
SmartShare Push
SmartShare.Beam
SmartShare.DLNA
SmartShare.MediaServer
SmartShare.Provider
Text Link
Text Link Agent
Text Link Engine
ThinkFree Viewer
Video Trim
VMware Ready
Voice Command
Voice Mail
Voice Mate
Voice Mate Engine
Voice Mate Speech Pack
VpnDialogs
Widevine Keybox
A few of those are either hunches (the com.verizon ones) on my part or services I wouldn't use anyway (ie. Email, SmartShare, voice controls outside of Google Now, etc.). So far everything is running fine, but bear in mind that I won't know for sure until tomorrow when I swing by Verizon to get the device transferred to my line and pop a SIM into it. Running off of strictly WiFi at the moment.
Just to clarify, when you mean disable, you mean freeze under the paid version of Titanium Backup? Sorry, I haven't been on the rooted scene since the Galaxy Nexus came out.
kthung said:
Can we get a list of apps that is confirmed safe to disable on this device? I can update this post as we go along.
Can be unistalled:
Clash of Clans
Hotels.com
Can be disabled:
Amazon
Amazon app suite
Amazon Kindle
Amazon MP3
Appstore (Amazon) - If you have any apps from the Amazon Appstore, you can disable "Amazon" and "Amazon app suite" but you have to keep "Appstore"
Audible
Calendar
Caller Name ID (pretty sure this replaces their old CallerID system)
Cloud
DT Ignite
Google Books
Google Play Movie & TV
Google Play Newsstand
IMDB
ISIS (Doesn't work if you're rooted anyways)
Family Base Companion
LG VoiceCommand SpeechPack (Inferior to "Ok Google" Won't affect google voice commands)
Message+
My Info Zone (Verizon Widget)
My Verizon Mobile
NFL Mobile
Slacker
ThinkFree Viewer
Verizon Location Agent
Verizon Login
Verizon Support and Protection
VMware Ready
Voicemate Speech Pack (Keep this if you want your phone to annouce incoming calls/messages aloud)
VZ Navigator
I'm pretty sure that's all of the ones that you can disable that are worth disabling. Not gonna bother with anything under 2-3mb
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Just to clarify, when you mean disable, you mean freeze under the paid version of Titanium Backup? Sorry, I haven't been on the rooted scene since the Galaxy Nexus came out.
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you can disable a lot of apps just using the app manager now, of course some bloatware still requires Titanium Backup but only some.
Oh thank you, I didn't know that. I just bought Titanium Backup though, after all these years of using the free version I finally have a bit of financial freedom to contribute. Thanks for the information though!
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you can disable a lot of apps just using the app manager now, of course some bloatware still requires Titanium Backup but only some.
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Friendly warning!
Best to just freeze the bloat rather than uninstall. Much easier to backtrack and fix an issue, or if you need to update for critical fixes. This is the best option unless a vet of modding your phone.
The bloat does not take up much storage space. ART is a far more significant issue as far as storage space hogging.
GNSS = GLOBAL NAVIGATION SATELLITE SYSTEM
May not want to screw with that one if you use g positioning data.
GPS = The American Global Positioning System. GNSS covers other positioning satellite systems too.
Did they really preload Hotels.com? What a joke this bloatware has become.
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Did they really preload Hotels.com? What a joke this bloatware has become.
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Yup...and the NFL crap. I love football but please let me install my preferred apps.
Disabling the LG Music app ("Music") will prevent you from adding new ringtones or notification sounds. However, once you have added the audio file it seems to be fine to freeze it again and have the ringtone still work.
Otherwise, I can confirm no issues with OP's suggestions.
RED ZMAN said:
GNSS = GLOBAL NAVIGATION SATELLITE SYSTEM
May not want to screw with that one if you use g positioning data.
GPS = The American Global Positioning System. GNSS covers other positioning satellite systems too.
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Is GNSS at work in the United States as well, or are we limited to only GPS functionality? I ask because having GNSS related processes frozen through TiBu has caused me zero issues so far and was one of the things listed on many "safe to freeze" lists for the G2.
Guys. I just got the G3 and rooted it right in the parking lot of Best Buy lol
What specifically do u need to freeze to stop further OTAs?
I know the answer is here somewhere but just wanted it sooner is all forgive my laziness
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I have recently got my Tattoo and have not really had a chance to play with it yet other than debranding it to the HTC ROM.
What are your favourite and can't do without apps ?? What ones should I look for ??
Thanks in advance
AK Notepad -> Write all notes you want.
ASTRO File Manager -> Manage your files.
BookMark BR -> Change the order of browser's bookmarks and some other stuff.
Deezer -> Listen webradio of Deezer.
Facebook
Frozen Bubble -> a very nice game
Google Traduction
Here I Am -> Get the adress of where you are.
NetCounter -> If you have, like me, a provider who limits the connection speed when i'm above 500Mo, this application show you all the informations about your DATA.
Places Directory -> Know all restaurants, hotel, etc around you.
Secret Box -> Store all your passwords in an encrypted file.
shazam -> recognize any music who you're listening on the radio for example.
And Finally TASKILLER to free up the RAM when you have too many apps launched.
Thanks for that, I have downloaded some of the ones that you have suggested.
...also...
Atrackdog > checks updates for your installed apps
AndroidOffice> Office suite
Documents2Go> Office suite
Quick Settings> fast communication manager (wifi, gprs, etc.)
Backgrounds> many backgrounds from internet directly to your home or sdcard
ebuddy (apk)> messenger
appmanager> as its name
I use 3Banana for making notes. I can sync them online, which is a feature i like a lot.
Along with this, i definitely recommend ToggleSettings.
ToggleSettings is similar to QuickSettings
I've installed Msn Droid (best similar messenger app for Android for now)
Oh ok. Then i'll give quicksettings a try.
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Oh ok. Then i'll give quicksettings a try.
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ToggleSettings installed too. Thanks sheik_yerbouti, apps are never enough
I also use TuneWiki, which shows the lyrics of the song currently playing. And WaveSecure for anti-theft purposes.
Google Places
FotMob(for tracking football scores)
Compass
FX Currency
sheik_yerbouti said:
I also use TuneWiki, which shows the lyrics of the song currently playing. And WaveSecure for anti-theft purposes.
Google Places
FotMob(for tracking football scores)
Compass
FX Currency
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I'll test them. Thanks
3g Watchdog > to control your internet flat on phone (mine is limited to 3gb per month)
Google Shopper > market
Does 3G Watchdog work with EDGE also?
sheik_yerbouti said:
Does 3G Watchdog work with EDGE also?
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Sure. The name is purely indicative
Thought we would start an Apps Corner so we can share what we think are essential apps or just apps you think are good and Games.
Please if you post in here do not just post saying that app is no good i think this one is better.
If you think that then tell us a bit about the app and a link to the app so we can all have a look, otherwise it will be pages and pages of wasted posts.
I will kick it off
History Eraser
This is a free app that will erase different types of history like Internet and the App Market
Look HERE
1. Tasker
Total Automation, from settings to SMS. ADC2 finalist!
* Triggers: App, Time, Day, Location, Widget, Timer, 50+ Events
* Actions: 160+ builtin, any Locale-compatible setting plugin
* Tasks: loops, variables, conditions
Queries: http://groups.google.com/group/tasker
Release Notes: http://tasker.dinglisch.net/changes.html
Latest version: 1.0.6 (for all Android versions)
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2. NewsRoom
NewsRoom is the fastest and easiest way to stay in touch with the web on the go. Find your favorite news quickly with the built in search.
Problems? Email us at [email protected] and we'll fix you right up.
Latest version: 1.7.4 (for all Android versions)
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3. Astro
This new permanent version includes mobile ads. The ad free version, ASTRO Pro is available below (see 'View more applications)
Features: File Manager, Backup, Image and text viewers, Networking, SMB, Bluetooth, SFTP, Zip Tar, downloader, thumbnails, search files, application manager, task manager, attachments
Latest version: 2.5.2 (for all Android versions)
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4. eBuddy Messenger
Get the best Instant Messaging Application!
- Fast & reliable
- Chat on multiple MSN (Windows Live), Facebook, Yahoo, AIM, ICQ, GTalk, Hyves & MySpace accounts
- All IM buddies in one list
- Runs in background
- Messages sent as data, not SMS/Text
New in 1.8.1:
- Facebook Chat more reliable
- Fix force close on Droid
Latest version: 1.8.1 (for all Android versions)
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5.K9 Mail
2.803 fixes a bug in the 'days of mail to sync' setting.
New in 2.8: Configurable font sizes & account colors, Yahoo over WiFi, Global Inbox & more!
K-9 Mail is an open-source e-mail client with search, push mail, multi-folder sync, flagging and refiling, signatures, bcc-self, configurable alerts and more! # K9 Mail
Latest version: 2.803 (for all Android versions)
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Better than stock email client but the only way I found to copy text from email was to try and forward or reply to the email that I was trying to copy text from.
6. Barcode Scanner
Scan barcodes on CDs, books, and other products, then look up prices and reviews, or search for a word in a book and find where it occurs. You can also scan QR Codes containing URLs, contact info, calendar events, etc.
NEW:
* WiFi base station in QR Code
* Bulk scanning mode
* App on SD card for Froyo
Latest version: 3.4 (for all Android versions)
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Games
Bistro Cook: (free)
Take the challenge! Show how fast you are and be the best bistro cook around! Live scores!
How to cook a food:
- tap the food to select
- tap on the frying pan (not drag)
Tomatoes, cabbage and bread don't need cooking.
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Replica Island: (free)
Guide the Android robot through 40 action-packed platforming levels on a quest to discover a secret power source on a mysterious island. With an retro style and unique, challenging game play, Replica Island is a new take on the classic platformer genre. http://replicaisland.net/
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Robo Defense: ($ a must have game)
Robo Defense is the ultimate portable tower defense experience. Featuring open maps, upgrades, achievements and nice graphics.
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Blow Up: ($)
Flatten the buildings! You have a certain amount of bombs in different sizes, with the ability to place them on timer delay. Watch the building sway and fall with real physics; even more, blow the panda up. Hit the panda on a star to get bonus.
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Old School Snake: (free)
The classic snake game done properly for Android.
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Applications
TodoistDroid: ($)
Todoist is a task manager that's useful, fast and easy to use. We currently manage millions of todos and we are ready to manage yours as well! Very indepth and is browser based as well.
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Kindle: (free)
eBook reader from Amazon. Perfect considering the large screen size of the Streak. I have read many books on it already!
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Pandora: (free)
Online radio, awesome! With full Widget.
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XDA-App: (free)
Great for checking the boards on the Streak
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Engadget: (free)
Great news feed widget and nice app.
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Quick Office: ($)
Great for reading/writing Word, Powerpoint, Excel, ect
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SystemPanel (lite): (lite version is free, all I need)
Awesome task manager program for killing apps
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IMDb: (free)
Lookup movies and search theater times, awesome free app.
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when i search for swype on market - i get MyTextSpeed - but nothing on Swype
where to download from?
devdarshan said:
when i search for swype on market - i get MyTextSpeed - but nothing on Swype
where to download from?
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Mate this is the kind of post i was trying to avoid in this thread. we just wanted apps and not questions otherwise it will get very scruffy very soon
I have sent you a pm about link for swype
Numbuzz IM, now that it works...
free IM app that does them all, except jabber.. Now includes revenue earner in the form of a void to phonenumber service, can use swype as alternative..
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http://www.appbrain.com/app/com.nimbuzz
Handcent sms.. near perfect sms app.. does anyone really use sms still when there's so many better ways of communicating? works ok for timetravel back to communicate with friends stuck in the the early 90s..
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aldiko. free
Bit embarrassed about this one as I tried it when I first got my streak and dismissed it far too quickly. its now my favorite app!
you know all those lovely books you grabbed in laputa? ** imagine reading them in either landscape or portrait with whatever layout you want. that's the start, then imagine sticking it in night mode and setting what colour you want the text to be. then decide you really want the backlight much darker than either Dell and lapses will let you go. slide your finger down the left edge if the screen.. genius!
Flick page left turns it, no fuss, no scrabbling around in the bottom corner trying to Flick the page.change the page animation speed, change pretty much everything..
**copy any epub book to /sdcard/ebooks/import and enjoy them in comfort
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http://www.appbrain.com/app/com.aldiko.android
adfree -free
simple but incredibly effective adblocking.
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http://www.appbrain.com/app/com.bigtincan.android.adfree
The apps I can't do without, and to be frank they've saved the streak for me
GOOGLE LISTEN automated download of subscriptions just add to your queue and listen, need to spend time finding good stuff to listen to but there's plenty out there. This week in google is always god for a laugh
ROCK PLAYER watching films on the streak is a must, currently the only app that doesn't need mass conversion of your film library
SWYPE keyboard is a must the stock keyboard was/is terrible, I spent ages correcting errors now I have a keyboard that I can tap or swype and get good results.
ENGADGET reads a dream on the streak
NEWS PRO THOMPSON REUTERS all types of news under one roof
That's it I'm afraid i expected more from such an open platform. I could do more with a jailbroken iphone than with android 1.6. I hope that will change soon.
Ones to watch
BLIND TYPE http://tinyurl.com/377aor4
this is amust
TMN POND this is a social agrigator, currently in beta so search the web for install (might be on market by now)
SEESMIC another social agrigator, currently only does buzz and twitter
PHONEBOOK 2.0 also a social agrigator but also acts as you phone book
All 3 apps have potential but have along way to go to get it right
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ADW Launcher
Rock Player
Beam reader
Kindle for Android
Aldiko Reader
Mixzing
Colornotes
SWYPE
Real player beta, free from market,
Haven't used it for music or photos but the best video player i've found, it's the only one that sync's the sound and video perfectly.
All the apps i have tried and kept so far....
Free:
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Barcode Scanner - Barcode scanner - great utility
Unit Converter - Wopnersoft - Utility for conversion
Engadget App - Access Engadget
XDA-App - Access XDA Forum
London Tube Status - Tube Status Updates
Traffic4England Free - Traffic Updates for UK
ES Explorer -Must have file management
Snaptic Compass - Directional use
Smoothe Calendar - for Neat Agenda/Appointment on Home Screen
System Info Widget - Systems panel on Home screen
ADW Launcher - Launcher App with loads of features
Droid Comic Viewer (ACV)
Evernote - Notekeeping
SwiftFTP - for File transfers over Wifi
Aldiko - eBook Reader
Shazam - Music Tagging
AG Newspapers UK Free - for UK newspapers
Paid:
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Copilot - with UK Map and PGPSW Speed cams Must have
Beta:
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Swype - fast Keyboard
RockPlayer - The ARMv7 version is the one for the Streak - Love this
I have just stumbled across this app that plays AVI files and as their are not many out their that do that i thought i put the link up
http://www.appbrain.com/app/sns.arcMedia.playerInterface.arm6
PS i havent tried it yet so if someone does please share it with us
interesting, the 1.6 firmware photo&video is by arcsoft media ...
obviously a coincidence of naming..
as this is based on FFMpeg I'd imagine it will be able to handle quite a few codecs eventually.
however looks like this specific version is compiled for arm6 processors, (the appbrain link name suggests it) so maybe a v7 version would be a bit better.
Barcode Scanner
One of those apps i would gladly pay for
http://www.androidzoom.com/android_applications/shopping/barcode-scanner_clh.html
You will notice on the link page a barcode for installing barcode scanner, but considering you haven't downloaded or installed it yet, i would like to see how anyone would take advantage of it
There's 1000's here
Fancy Widget
Snaptic Compass
https://snaptic.com/blog/compass-for-android/
Extended controls Wifi, Bluetooth on/off etc, etc
http://www.appbrain.com/app/com.extendedcontrols
Smoothe Calendar
http://www.androlib.com/android.application.catharsis-android-calendar-xiCB.aspx
afile lite - transfer everything over wifi
http://www.androlib.com/android.application.mobi-bbase-discover-pij.aspx
Battery widget
http://apps.androidtapp.com/#battery-widget/id/com.geekyouup.android.widgets.battery
In addition to many of those mentioned before, here are some apps I've used and found useful on the Streak:
ACT 1 Video Player - Amazon's Unbox player (for Video on Demand) recognizes the Streak as a portable device and will transfer purchased movies/TV shows to the Streak as WMV's. Plays them well, and bookmarking functionality is useful. Free trial available.
AirReg - Interesting for those looking for info on the plane they're about to get on.
Galcon - Fun game ($)
GPSTest - Interesting while sitting on planes (especially in a window seat).
Jewels - Bejewelled style game
Zillow - Housing values
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gersztoff said:
In addition to many of those mentioned before, here are some apps I've used and found useful on the Streak:
ACT 1 Video Player - Amazon's Unbox player (for Video on Demand) recognizes the Streak as a portable device and will transfer purchased movies/TV shows to the Streak as WMV's. Plays them well, and bookmarking functionality is useful. Free trial available.
AirReg - Interesting for those looking for info on the plane they're about to get on.
Galcon - Fun game ($)
GPSTest - Interesting while sitting on planes (especially in a window seat).
Jewels - Bejewelled style game
Zillow - Housing values
-ag
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Quick question, what USB mode is your Streak in when transfer video files
from Amazon. I havnt got it to work yet?
Thanks!
psx4droid: bit limited on what works, but WRC Arcade version and Colin McRae Rally 2.0 (and i presume 1.0) work!!
Kindle is excellent on the Streak.
Don't understand why people aren't using the built in video player? Having said that, I'm using DVD conversions I did for my old X1 and that was a swine to convert for. h264 mpeg I think?
Copilot is superb, google maps with streetview and traffic layer is a godsend.
And, for anyone who has an OBDII compliant car, "Torque" is a great bit of software. You get a bluetooth OBDII adapter from ebay for around 25 quid and now you have diagnostics (including reading and clearing fault codes) for your car!! £2? The guy could charge £10 and it'd be well worth it!!
Being a photographer, "Photo Tools" is a very handy application
And for music, through bluetooth in my car, Mort Player is great - especially if you add the widget. It even responds to the steering wheel controls for next and previous track!
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Quick question, what USB mode is your Streak in when transfer video files
from Amazon. I havnt got it to work yet?
Thanks!
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I launched Amazon Unbox player, connected the Streak, and selected Media files. After a minute or so, I was able to see the Streak, after refreshing the devices in Unbox. Good luck!!
Found a good clock widget for the Streak, the surround looks similar to the standard streak icon surrounds so it matches them pretty good.http://www.androlib.com/android.application.com-davidgoemans-simpleclockwidget-zAtq.aspx
Weather forecast widget, only used this for a coupls of days, seems pretty accurate, battery use was good with 3% over 8 hrs (set to update every 6)
http://www.androlib.com/android.application.org-koxx-forecast_weather-v2-jipz.aspx
for anyone who hasn't seen it, you should check out Boots' app:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=777482
I have tested and it does work over wifi with the Streak. Still in alpha but it does have promise.
I downloaded Skype but for some reason it just freezes the streak. Im sure its skype. I know skype haven't releashed a Dell Streak Version. I installed system tools and my memory has gone upto 93%. even though I use task manager and also have 1.5gb free on internal.
I had to switch the screen off a few times to get the screen to respond to my touches sometimes had to restart (i've tried screen calibration) and when i finally got it to work went into settings --> application --> stopped skype and it works fine ... strange.. anyone else having the same problems?
Thanks
Request:
I am looking for an offline version (replacement) of the stock Voice Dialer and Voice Search features.
My situation:
I am not always online with my phone. I have it on a Pageplus plan and not Verizon. My plan only has 50MB of data, so I just leave the data connection off and use WiFi all the time. When I am driving or away from a Wifi spot I can't utilize either feature because they require a live data connection to work. It is very inconvenient to have to turn on data just to voice dial a phone number or voice launch an app. The same thing applies with the keyboard that has the microphone to do 'voice to text'. All these features are linked and require a live data connection.
I have tried a couple market apps that have the voice features, but they require a live data connection also.
Does anyone know of an offline solution to this problem?
Voice interpretation software is too large, therefore its done on a remote server somewhere. Best of luck finding a solution. I hate to say it, but the outlook is bleak.
Sent from my Nonsensikal Froyo Eris of beastly-ness.
Voice interpretation software is too large, therefore its done on a remote server somewhere. Best of luck finding a solution. I hate to say it, but the outlook is bleak.
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Rubbish - Microsoft managed it years ago on the WinMo devices and managed to cram in voice dialling, application starts, statuses & even media selection into a 7MB app. I would be more than happy to lose 200MB to an SD card to have this functionality offline and with some of the processing power available in our hands now, I totally refute that theory of the software being too large given that it was done (and very well) over 6 years ago with Microsoft Voice Command 1.6. If they've made Maps now available offline with caching, this same functionality MUST be possible with Voice Actions; even if just limited to a set of commands such as voice dialling, starting applications & selecting media as what synaptyc was referring to.
Yeah this would be very good!!!
i am looking 4 an app like this as well!!
I did find an app that can do basic stuff..
But it can't reply back to you.. ;(;(
It should be pre-installed with your phone!!
Its called voice dialer, it can open apps
and call people and thats about it!!
androidboss7 said:
Yeah this would be very good!!!
i am looking 4 an app like this as well!!
I did find an app that can do basic stuff..
But it can't reply back to you.. ;(;(
It should be pre-installed with your phone!!
Its called voice dialer, it can open apps
and call people and thats about it!!
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Request:
I am looking for an offline version (replacement) of the stock Voice Dialer and Voice Search features.
I have tried a couple market apps that have the voice features, but they require a live data connection also.
Does anyone know of an offline solution to this problem?
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You can try my app. It works offline. Application is named VoiceButton. You can find it in GooglePlay.
I think this is what you need.
Hey guys
So today I decided to give the Windows phone a shot. Been an avid Android user and follower since it started But decided that I should really give the other operating systems a shot. I just went and got myself a Lumia 925 and if I'm correct that phone is T-Mobile's variant of the 920 correct? I didn't see a thread for the 925 so I think this is where I belong. So with that here are a few questions I have before I dive into my brand new 925.
Just briefly looking through the forum here, I noticed some ROM's here. Are these different versions of the WP software or are these developers personal tweaks to it? I know with Android depending on what phone you have, you can root it and install the latest version of Android on it, currently 4.3, even if your phone prior is only at 4.1.2.
My other question is what apps does everyone here recommend on getting. I know the app market here is really lacking and its a total shame about that. I am pretty integrated into the whole google network (Gmail, Drive, Music, G+, etc). I use some social media apps but those are't too important to me. Suggestions for other apps would be amazing.
Really looking forward in giving this a test drive and in advance thanks for all of your help! :highfive:
no major differences in many variants of same versions... just every operator have own branded versions of firmware.. no way to root or unlock phone (not talk about SIM unlock)
phone market have enough good applications...
but Google and Microsoft have "cold" war and dont except major Google apps on WP platform
Nokia have own alternative for maps, HERE bunch of apps (Maps, Drive, Transit and City Lens) and very good Nokia Music service...
first at all install SysApp Pusher to easy access to Nokia apps and system apps updates
also check for Store Deals and myFreeApp to get notifications about promotional period of pay apps to get it for free
for Instagram use 6Tag
also check guides on http://www.windowsphone.com/en-us/how-to/wp8
for offline navigation you can use Nokia Drive+ or pay for Navigon USA, Garmin StreetPilot or CoPilot GPS (if you have legal licences you can use it on CoPilot without purchase new)
GetThemAll to download stuff from websites (videos, etc.)
Stop the Music! for stopping (kill) media player (or free alternative from market, just use search)
dxdy said:
no major differences in many variants of same versions... just every operator have own branded versions of firmware.. no way to root or unlock phone (not talk about SIM unlock)
phone market have enough good applications...
but Google and Microsoft have "cold" war and dont except major Google apps on WP platform
Nokia have own alternative for maps, HERE bunch of apps (Maps, Drive, Transit and City Lens) and very good Nokia Music service...
first at all install SysApp Pusher to easy access to Nokia apps and system apps updates
also check for Store Deals and myFreeApp to get notifications about promotional period of pay apps to get it for free
for Instagram use 6Tag
also check guides on http://www.windowsphone.com/en-us/how-to/wp8
for offline navigation you can use Nokia Drive+ or pay for Navigon USA, Garmin StreetPilot or CoPilot GPS (if you have legal licences you can use it on CoPilot without purchase new)
GetThemAll to download stuff from websites (videos, etc.)
Stop the Music! for stopping (kill) media player (or free alternative from market, just use search)
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Awesome, thanks for all the info will definitely check out all the apps you suggested. Ya I know Google and Microsoft aren't on the best of terms as of right now which only really hurts the users in the long run. Thanks again for your speedy reply!
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Awesome, thanks for all the info will definitely check out all the apps you suggested. Ya I know Google and Microsoft aren't on the best of terms as of right now which only really hurts the users in the long run. Thanks again for your speedy reply!
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925 is enhanced version of 920 regarding camera, but without wireless charging integrated and also slimmer due this fact
Don't try 920 ROMs on 925 and vise verse..you will brick your phone.
Don't switch. Android might be slower but it has so much more to offer. There is no free video player on the Windows 8 phone. Nothing that can play MKV for free. There is no built in flash support so sites on the web that still use flash don't work. That is an issue with all mobile devices now though. You can't block unwanted calls. There is no app that allows you to do that as there is no app that is allowed access to the kernel thanks to MS protection Nazi's. As soon as my contract ends next year I am going back to G4. This phone is just locked down too tight.
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Don't switch. Android might be slower but it has so much more to offer. There is no free video player on the Windows 8 phone. Nothing that can play MKV for free. There is no built in flash support so sites on the web that still use flash don't work. That is an issue with all mobile devices now though. You can't block unwanted calls. There is no app that allows you to do that as there is no app that is allowed access to the kernel thanks to MS protection Nazi's. As soon as my contract ends next year I am going back to G4. This phone is just locked down too tight.
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Actually in the amber update that is now a built in ability to block both calls and text from specific numbers, though you have always had the ability to save a number and set a blank ringtone for it.
Most of the videos I play are either podcast or streamed via PlexApp both of which work great, and if not, you can always convert them using Zune, granted it is a bit of work.
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This phone is just locked down too tight.
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That's what it makes it so fun fiddling with it!
dont forget about the wifi calling that t-mobile has.. while the other ROMs do not has it.
Since the Amber Update Gmail works fine, as does Google Calendar, both in the Native WP apps.
Get Metrotalk for Google Voice. It takes a few moments to configure but once you do it works as well as Google Voie for IOS including the ability to call from the App.
I too just switched from Android and I'm still on the fence. Most of the Apps I use are here but the are some near dealbreakers like Sirius/XM and my IP Camera app that are not present and probably never will be.
On the other hand, there are a lot of nice included features like SkyDrive and Nokia Pro Cam. Unfortunately, the choice is not clear cut. You have to figure out whats important to you.
I myself was hell bent on being a one device guy. Had the Galaxy Note and Note 2 so I'd have EVERYTHING all at once. Now with the Lumias (especially the 1020) getting such great cameras I may stick with Windows Phone. I do still have an Android Tablet though to get me by.
Then again, Sony's stuff at IFA like the Z1 or the QX cameras are so intruiging. Though, the Lenses won't work with Wndows Phone, or any phone bigger than 5 inches.
So, once again, I'm left scratching my head. Do I go back to the best all around device like the Galaxy Note 3? Or do I stick with the best camera? Or do I compromise, get a middling Android Phone like the S3 or Optimus G so I can slap one of the Sony QX lenses on it? So many decisions!
SAFE-TO-REMOVE SYSTEM APPS OF KITKAT
Together, we can compile a list of safe-to-remove system apps. I will start the list based on my own experiences with removing/freezing system apps within kitkat without finding conflicts such as force closes.
I know there are many more, so please add your confirmed ideas to this thread! I will add info on more safely-removable system apps to this post as comments with app names are given!
If you modify any files on your phone based-on this thread, it is your own responsibility for any problems which may occur afterwards! This list is going to be based on what i've done so far using NoBloat.
-AllShare ControlShare Service***
-AllShare FileShare Service***
-Amazon
-Amazon App Suite
-Amazon Kindle
-Amazon mp3
-Android Live Wallpapers
-Ant Radio Service
-Ant+ Plugins
-Audible
-Backup Assistant Plus
-Black Hole
-BlurbCheckout
-Briefing
-Bubbles
-Calculator
-Calendar
-Caller Name ID
-Circles
-Cloud
-Cloud print
-com.samsung.android.sdk.spenv10
-com.sec.android.app.FlashBarService
-com.sec.android.sviewcover
-com.sec.msc.nts.android.proxy
-Deep Sea
-DigitalPenSDK
-DioDictService
-DirectConnectManager
-Drive
-Dual Clock
-Email
-Enterprise Sim Pin Service
-Enterprise SysScope Service
-Enterprise VPN Services
-EnterprisePermissions
-EpsonPrintService
-Face Unlock
-Google Now Launcher
-Google Play Books
-Google Play Games
-Google Play Movies & TV
-Google Play Newstand
-Google Search
-Google TTS
-Google+
-GroupPplay
-Hangouts
-HealthService
-Help*
-Homescreen Tips
-HP Print Service Plugin
-IMDB
-InteractiveKeyboardTutorial
-Isis Mobile Wallet
-KNOX
-KNOX notification manager
-KNOX store
-KLMS Agent
-Live Wallpaper Picker
-Magic Smoke Wallpapers
-Manage accessibility
-Maps
-mc3
-Memo
-Messaging
-Mobile Print***
-mobileprintsvs_cups
-mobileprintsvs_cups_backend
-Movie Studio
-Music Visualization Wallpapers
-My Verizon Mobile
-Nearby Service
-NFC Service***
-NFC Test
-NFL Mobile
-Phase Beam
-Photo Editor
-Photo Screensavers
-PickupTutorial
-Polaris Office 5
-Print Spooler***
-Quick Office
-RealRacing2
-S Health
-S Memo
-S Note Provider
-S Translator
-S Voice
-Samsung Account
-Samsung Billing
-Samsung Books
-Samsung Calendar SyncAdapter
-Samsung Cloud Data Relay
-Samsung Cloud Quota
-Samsung Content Agent
-Samsung Games
-Samsung Knox
-Samsung Learning
-Samsung Link
-Samsung Memory SyncAdapter
-Samsung Print Service
-Samsung Print Service Plugin
-Samsung Push Service
-Samsung SBrowser SyncAdapter
-Samsung Snote Syncadapters
-Samsung TTS
-Samsung Updates
-Samsung Video
-Samsung WatchOn
-Security Policy Updates
-Setup 4.4.2-10
-Setup Wizard 4.4.2
-Setup Wizard 1.0
-Setup Wizard 1.3
-Share music
-ShareShotService
-Share video
-Slacker Radio
-SmartActions
-SmartActions Android Framework
-SmartActions Proprietary Framework
-Story Album
-Story Album Widget
-SyncMLSvc
-Talkback
-TouchWiz easy home***
-Translate
-Travel
-Travel Wallpaper
-Trip Advisor
-Try air move
-Verizon Location Agent
-Verizon Login
-Verizon Remote Diagnostics
-Verizon Support & Protection
-Verizon Tones
-Video Player
-Virtual Tour Viewer
-VMware Ready
-Voice recorder
-Voicemail
-VPN Client
-VZ Navigator
-Weather
-WFDS Print Service Plugin
-Wi-Fi Direct***
-Wi-Fi Direct Share***
-Yahoo! Finance
-Youtube
-Zappos
Items marked with "***" are ones that I personally remove, BUT may trigger a brief Force Close if the corresponding service is manually triggered. So, just don't try opening services that aren't there after! Haha:good:
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PLEASE CLICK THE THANKS BUTTON!!
nice!
More please!
Is this for TW roms only or will it work with AOSP too?
Sent from my SCH-I545 using Tapatalk
Nice. Thanks for this effort!
calebcabob said:
SAFELY-REMOVABLE SYSTEM APPS OF KITKAT
Together, we can compile a list of safe-to-remove system apps. I will start the list based on my own experiences with removing/freezing system apps within KitKat without finding conflicts such as Force Closes.
I know there are many more, so PLEASE add your confirmed ideas to this thread! I will add info on more safely-removable system apps to this post as comments with app names are given!
If you modify any files on your phone based-on this thread, it is your own responsibility for any problems which may occur afterwards! This list is going to be based on what I've done so far using NoBloat.
-AllShare ControlShare Service
-AllShare FileShare Service- Amazon
-Amazon App Suite
-Amazon Kindle
-Amazon mp3
-Android Live Wallpapers
-Audible
-Backup Assistant Plus-Black Hole
-Bubbles
-Calculator
-Calendar
-Circles
-Cloud
-Cloud Print
-com.samsung.android.sdk.spenv10
-com.sec.msc.nts.android.proxy
-DirectConnectManager
-Droid Zap
-Email
-Enterprise Sim Pin Service
-Enterprise SysScope Service
-Enterprise VPN Services
-EnterprisePermissions
-EpsonPrintService
-Face Unlock
-Google Now Launcher
-Google Play Books
-Google Play Games
-Google Play Movies & TV
-Google Play Newstand
-Google Search
-Google+
-Hangouts
-Help
-Homescreen Tips
-HP Print Service Plugin
-IMDB
-InteractiveKeyboardTutorial- Live Wallpaper Picker
-Magic Smoke Wallpapers
-Maps
-MC3
-Messaging
-Mobile print
-MobilePrintSvs_CUPS
-MobilePrintSvs_CUPS_Backend
-Movie Studio
-Music Visualization Wallpapers
-Nearby Service
-Nfc Service
-Nfc Test
-NFL Mobile
-Phase Beam
-Photo Screensavers
-POLARIS Office 5
-Print Spooler
-Quick Office
-RealRacing2
-Samsung Content Agent
-Samsung Print Service Plugin
-Samsung WatchON- Setup 4.4.2-10
-Setup Wizard 4.4.2
-Setup Wizard 1.0
-Setup Wizard 1.3
-Slacker Radio
-SmartActions
-SmartActions Android Framework
-SmartActions Proprietary
-TalkBack
-Translate
-Travel wallpaper
-Verizon Tones
-VMware Ready
-VPN Client
-VZ Navigator
-Weather
-WFDS Print Service Plugin
-Yahoo! Finance
-YouTube
-Zappos
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Samsung KNOX
KNOX
KNOX Store
KLMS Agent
S Memo
S Note Provider
S Translator
S Voice
Samsung Account
Samsung Books
Samsung Games
Samsung Print Service
Samsung Updates
Trip Advisor
jwhistler said:
Also...
Samsung KNOX
KNOX
KNOX Store
KLMS Agent
S Memo
S Note Provider
S Translator
S Voice
Samsung Account
Samsung Books
Samsung Games
Samsung Print Service
Samsung Updates
Trip Advisor
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Updated!
:good: Thanks for the additions...I knew I was missing some!
calebcabob said:
Updated!
:good: Thanks for the additions...I knew I was missing some!
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My Verizon Mobile
Verizon Remote Diagnostics
PageBuddyNotiSvc - remove earphone recommend app notification
SensorService
S Health
last 2 is part of HealthService so I am not sure if these will be remove when removing HealthService.
What would be most helpful is if - along with the list - a brief description of what the app or service does. This will make it a lot easier for an individual user to choose to keep or throw 'Application X'...
djshotty said:
What would be most helpful is if - along with the list - a brief description of what the app or service does. This will make it a lot easier for an individual user to choose to keep or throw 'Application X'...
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So what are you waiting for? [emoji12]
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So what are you waiting for? [emoji12]
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No need to be rude about my request. For the next three days I have my daughter staying with me, so researching each individual component of Kit Kat 4.4.2 won't be high on my list of priorities I'm afraid. Once I have her back to school I'll get right on it, scouts honour!
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No need to be rude about my request. For the next three days I have my daughter staying with me, so researching each individual component of Kit Kat 4.4.2 won't be high on my list of priorities I'm afraid. Once I have her back to school I'll get right on it, scouts honour!
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Not being rude, trying to encourage people to add to the community rather than asking for other people to do things. I know your just suggesting it, but besides the straight forward apk's we all know, like amazon, any of us would have to research and take a lot of time to add descriptions. It's a good idea, one i think we could all collaborate on, including you and me. I'll add some tonight when i get home from work if @calebcabob agrees to all of this.
joshm.1219 said:
Not being rude, trying to encourage people to add to the community rather than asking for other people to do things. I know your just suggesting it, but besides the straight forward apk's we all know, like amazon, any of us would have to research and take a lot of time to add descriptions. It's a good idea, one i think we could all collaborate on, including you and me. I'll add some tonight when i get home from work if @calebcabob agrees to all of this.
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Click on the link in my sig to the Helper Post I wrote out for the i9100 on all things except KK, and you can see for yourself I'm not exactly a basic user. I'm also Microsoft Certified as a Technical Specialist for Xp, Vista and Seven. Thing is, I've only had 4.4.2 in my hands for three days, after buying a i9505 on Tuesday. My apologies for thinking of the n00bs of the world - along with myself - and for hoping someone with more experience with KK on a LTE device may be of assistance...
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Click on the link in my sig to the Helper Post I wrote out for the i9100 on all things except KK, and you can see for yourself I'm not exactly a basic user. I'm also Microsoft Certified as a Technical Specialist for Xp, Vista and Seven. Thing is, I've only had 4.4.2 in my hands for three days, after buying a i9505 on Tuesday. My apologies for thinking of the n00bs of the world - along with myself - and for hoping someone with more experience with KK on a LTE device may be of assistance...
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I didn't say you were a noob at all, i said i thought you had a good idea and we could all collaborate on the project. A majority of that list has been bloatware since ICS, no need for kitkat experience. I also said i would help and add a few things starting tonight, as I hope others do too.
joshm.1219 said:
So what are you waiting for? [emoji12]
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Haha right
joshm.1219 said:
A majority of that list has been bloatware since ICS, no need for kitkat experience.
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Kit Kat on LTE is a different dessert - from the quick tour I've taken over the last couple of days I notice a lot of changes under the bonnet. All good, I'll get onto it after I've had my access weekend with my daughter and present a Helper Post similar to what I've done for the i9100...
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Kit Kat on LTE is a different dessert - from the quick tour I've taken over the last couple of days I notice a lot of changes under the bonnet. All good, I'll get onto it after I've had my access weekend with my daughter and present a Helper Post similar to what I've done for the i9100...
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I didn't say you were a noob at all, i said i thought you had a good idea and we could all collaborate on the project. A majority of that list has been bloatware since ICS, no need for kitkat experience. I also said i would help and add a few things starting tonight, as I hope others do too.
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Also
My Verizon Mobile
Verizon Remote Diagnostics
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Ok, yeah - let's do it! I agree and had the initial intension of including descriptions along with the apk names. However, once I realised just HOW MUCH TIME that would have taken (haha), I sorta lost the ambition to follow through. But seeing how several of you have agreed to contribute to the leg-work, I'd be more than willing to help out too! This'll really spice up the usefulness of this thread!
Ok, so I guess I'll set a couple of guidelines in order to make this a smooth process...
First, maybe we can each claim a section of the list by alphabetical order (someone take A-D, another E-H, etc) - you decide how much you'd be willing to take on.
And secondly, I guess just try to keep your descriptions brief, while also being informative!!
How's this all sound? Anybody else have any other ideas to add in order to make this smooth process? Thanks to everyone who is willing to collaborate!! :good:
calebcabob said:
I guess just try to keep your descriptions brief, while also being informative!!
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Agreed. Its like just then, I looked through the list of system apps using Jumobile's System App Remover and found a way to release the annoying widget screen that pops up behind the glass of the Samsung S-View Cover. Unless a user is at the level of yourself, joshm.1219 and I its pretty difficult to determine whether it's a good idea to delete 'com.sec.android.app.wfdbroker' (for example). Give me a few days, then I'll focus my full attention onto it. Cheers!
By the way, voila! 500 posts! Yay to me!
I'll take S-Z!
djshotty said:
Agreed. Unless a user is at the level of yourself, joshm.1219 and I its pretty difficult to determine whether it's a good idea to delete 'com.sec.android.app.wfdbroker' (for example). Give me a few days, then I'll focus my full attention onto it. Cheers!
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Right, but this is all going to be ultimately up to the user to decide...BUT I think you bring up a good point too, so maybe I can color-code the "riskier" ones in red...While the others are another color...or something like that. If you guys know of any that can be risky to delete, please mention it I admit that I don't know what half of these REALLY do, except that I've just learned on my own from trial and error, and of course some research.