[HOW TO] Remove bloatware

[scf]

You can't, it's part of maps. I have it hidden using LP.

 

[bharkin]

You can't, it's part of maps. I have it hidden using LP.

Thanks. What's LP?

 

[Jedidr0id]

Great stuff. Thanks.

 

[Jedidr0id]

I can't find Kindle under System/data/apps it's not there. Anyone experience this?

Also is it safe to rename the following apps to .bak so they won't appear:

My Verizon
News
News and Weather
Quickoffice
Media sharing
3g Mobile Hotspot
Camcorder
Dlna
Emergency
Help Center
My accounts
Places
Social Networking

 

[scf]

You can't, it's part of maps. I have it hidden using LP.

Thanks. What's LP?

Launcher Pro

I use it instead of the stock launcher. Rocks!

 

[scf]

I can't find Kindle under System/data/apps it's not there. Anyone experience this?

Also is it safe to rename the following apps to .bak so they won't appear:

My Verizon
News
News and Weather
Quickoffice
Media sharing
3g Mobile Hotspot
Camcorder
Dlna
Emergency
Help Center
My accounts
Places
Social Networking

kindle = redding-7648-signed-zipped.apk

There's a list either in this forum, or another that has all of the apk's listed out by what's safe and what's not safe to rename.

 

[raveen]

odex

soo can i delete the odex file too cause some of the ones i can delete have those odex files im a bit noobish but can i get rid of them

 

[wdprice3]

I haven't had a chance to read through this whole thread, but wouldn't it be fine to just move these to the SD card, then to a computer so you're not wasting space (instead of just renaming to .bak)?

Also, any updated lists (this list and the one on android forums are a month old, and I figured someone would have found more that can be removed)

And I assume we can use the same methods to get rid of unwanted ring/notification/alert tones and wallpapers?

 

[scf]

I haven't had a chance to read through this whole thread, but wouldn't it be fine to just move these to the SD card, then to a computer so you're not wasting space (instead of just renaming to .bak)?

Also, any updated lists (this list and the one on android forums are a month old, and I figured someone would have found more that can be removed)

And I assume we can use the same methods to get rid of unwanted ring/notification/alert tones and wallpapers?

No reason you can't. You just need to remember exactly how to restore it if you need to in the future.

Not sure on an updated list.

Yup, same methods work just fine.

 

[wdprice3]

• Why would you want to dump Car Dock? That is probably my FAVORITE app on the Droid X!

It's just funny, because I know a lot of people that utilize the car dock and love the simplicity of the interface. Plus, it's not like it's subscription-based or costs any money to use like most of the other apps mentioned.

The stock one is horrible, IMHO. CustomCarHome is awesome though!

Ok, I'm making a list of all the stock apps and whether or not you can rename them. I TAKE NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR MISTAKES OR ANY DAMAGE TO YOUR DEVICE! Please let me know if you find errors or have updates for me. This list should contain all (and only) stock apps and whether or not it's safe to remove them. I'll work on getting the name/purpose of each app so you know what each filename goes to (most are obvious though).

Note: I have not personally tested all of these. I have renamed many of them, but because I do use some of them, I didn't test those (yet at least). This is a list I put together from my list, aldo's list on androidforums, and the list in the OP here.

UPDATED LIST

 

[debdado]

Thanks for the list. I will wait a bit to hear more feedback before using the list in it's entirety. Good job. Thanks.

 

[Abe21599]

Thanks for the list. I will wait a bit to hear more feedback before using the list in it's entirety. Good job. Thanks.

lol theres 13 pages of feedback how much more do u want

 

[Santee]

okkkkkkkkk.

 

[liferefugee]

Just went through my list of apps, and here is what I moved. (moved into a bkup folder instead of renaming so to restore I just have to use the command mv * ../.)

3G - Mynet.apk
Kindle - amazonmp3_1.7.22_signed_zipaligned.apk
Blockbuster - Blockbuster.apk
City ID - CityID.apk
Corp. Directory - MotoGAL.apk
FM Radio - FMRadio.apk
Amazon mp3 - redding-7648-signed-zipped.apk
Skype - Skype_mobile.live.apk
Voicemail - Vvm.apk
WorkContacts.apk

 

[Garandhero]

Couple questions -

1. Why do you need to use root explorer? With ASTO i can navigate to this folder and there is a rename and a delete option when I long press on the application....

2. What if I just delete with ASTO using this method?

3. What if I rename with ASTO using this method?

4. Is it even possible with this method?