Number of companies issuing Android devices is constantly increasing. A couple of years ago, no one heard of manufacturers such as Xiaomi or Leco. And today they are starting to compete with such giants as Samsung and Lenovo. The competition is also in the development of applications for their devices so that users can take advantage of all the features of their devices. That is why when buying a new phone or tablet, it turns out to be almost completely filled different programs, they are also called system or stock. Are they needed or just borrowed free place, you decide. But if you still decide not to desired programs, and at the same time clean it to speed up the work, then we will tell you how to remove pre-installed applications on Android.
What applications can be removed?
There is no single list of programs that can be safely removed without harming the system, so everyone must determine for himself which ones are not needed. We offer a list basic programs and those elements, the removal of which will not harm the operation of the android device, such as Google maps.
List of programs:
- Voice search either a set;
- Help and support from the manufacturer;
- Standard mail client or browser (Internet);
- Unused video, audio players;
- Not necessary services Google (Maps, Gmail, Gtalk, etc.);
- All kinds of games, books, etc.
In no case, do not randomly delete applications or a file that you do not like, this can lead to a failure of the entire system! Every application is a file with apk extension. It is this file that should be deleted. If available, you also need to delete files with the .odex extension. Then this procedure can be considered performed correctly.
This is what it looks like system file programs:
And here is a list of possible system applications to remove:
- AccuweatherWidget.apk - weather widget;
- AnalogClock.apk - analog clock widget;
- BlueSea.apk , Aurora.apk etc. – all kinds of live wallpapers;
- ChatON_MARKET.apk - chat from Samsung;
- Encrypt.apk - encryption of a memory card;
- Geniewidget.apk - news widget;
- GooglePartnerSetup.apk - another Google social program;
- Kobo.apk - magazines;
- Layar-samsung.apk - augmented reality browser;
- MobilePrint.apk - remote printing of documents;
- PlusOne.apk is another social service from Google;
- SamsungWidget* - different types of widgets from Samsung developers;
- VideoEditor.apk - video editor;
- Voice*.apk - programs for working with voice;
- Zinio.apk - Internet magazines.
How to remove unnecessary pre-installed applications?
Removal of standard programs without root rights, that is, manually, is carried out in the usual way. Choose "settings", Further "applications". Activate the required, and click delete.
There's nothing complicated here. Difficulties usually arise when deletion is not possible, or an error pops up during the operation. Then you need to use special programs or just turn it off (for more details, see our video).
- We use ES Explorer.
We already wrote about where to download and how to use it. In the framework of this material, we will talk specifically about deleting on android.
After starting the explorer, scroll to the right or click at the top of the window, depending on the version, to open the menu. In it, you need to find and activate the "Root Explorer" in order to obtain the rights to remove preinstalled programs. It is usually located in the "resources" section.
Now it is possible to proceed to the removal procedure itself. On the Android system, pre-installed applications are located on internal memory in the "system/app" folder. Highlight the desired file with a touch and click delete.
Some of them download their updated version additionally to the "data/app" folder. We recommend that you check for the presence of the program to be removed there as well.
More fast way, is to uninstall files from the "system" menu section. It is located in the initial menu, tab "APPS".
- We use CCleaner.
We have already published instructions for installing and working with c. To remove pre-installed programs, run cleaner and enter the main menu. We are interested in the "system" tab. We select it.
In the window that opens, there will be a list of all programs available for removal. You do not have to look for where exactly the applications are located. Removal is carried out automatically, literally with a couple of clicks (before deletion, the cleaner will ask). And then, he will reboot your device, for the correct completion of the work.
- Remove pre-installed programs using titanium backup.
In this video, we offer you a visual instruction of another way to remove system applications on android.
We note once again that if you are not sure about the purpose of a particular program, it is better not to delete it. We hope that this material was useful to you. If you have any questions, ask them in the comments. We will try to help.
It seemed to me that removing programs on Android is an elementary process, however, as it turned out, users have quite a few questions related to this and they concern not only the removal of pre-installed system applications, but also simply downloaded to the phone or tablet for all the time its use.
This instruction consists of two parts - first we will talk about how to remove applications you have installed yourself from your tablet or phone (for those who are not yet familiar with Android), and then I will talk about how to remove system android applications(those that are pre-installed when purchasing the device and you do not need it).
Easily uninstall apps from tablet and phone
To begin with, about the simple removal of applications that you yourself installed (not system ones): games, various interesting, but no longer needed programs, and other things. I will show the whole process using the example of pure Android 5 and a Samsung phone with Android 4 and their proprietary shell. In general, there is no particular difference in the process (the same procedure will not differ for a smartphone or tablet on Android).
Uninstall apps on Android 5
So, in order to uninstall an app on Android 5, swipe from the top of the screen to open the notification area, and then swipe again to open settings. Click on the gear icon to enter the device settings menu.
From the menu select " Applications". After that, in the list of applications, find the one that you want to remove from the device, click on it and click the " Delete". In theory, when you delete an application, its data and cache should also be deleted, but just in case, I prefer to first erase the application data and clear the cache using the appropriate items, and only then delete the application itself.
Delete apps on Samsung device
For experiments, I have only one not the most new phone Samsung with Android 4.2, but I think on latest models the steps to uninstall apps won't be much different.
- To get started, swipe down on the top notification bar to open the notification area, then tap on the gear icon to open settings.
- In the settings menu, select " Application Manager».
- Select the application you want to uninstall from the list, and then uninstall it using the corresponding button.
As you can see, removal should not cause difficulties even for the most novice user. However, not everything is so simple when it comes to system applications preinstalled by the manufacturer that cannot be removed. standard means Android.
Removing system apps on Android
Each android phone or the tablet comes with a whole set of pre-installed applications, many of which you never use. It would be logical to want to remove such applications.
There are two options (not counting the installation alternative firmware), in case you want to remove any system non-removable applications from the phone or from the menu:
- Disable app- not required root access and in this case, the application stops working (and does not start automatically), disappears from all application menus, however, in fact, remains in the memory of the phone or tablet and can always be turned back on.
- Delete system app- required for this root access, the application is indeed removed from the device and frees up memory. If other Android processes depend on this application, errors may occur.
For novice users, I strongly recommend using the first option: this will avoid possible problems.
Disabling system apps
- Just like with a simple removal of applications, go to the settings and select the desired system application.
- Before disconnecting, stop the application, erase data and clear the cache (so that it does not take up extra space when the program is disabled).
- Click the button Disable”, confirm your intent when warned that disabling a built-in service may break other applications.
Done, the specified application will disappear from the menu and will not work. In the future, if you need to turn it back on, go to the application settings and open the list " Disabled”, select the desired one and press the button “ Turn on».
Removing a system application
In order to remove system apps from Android, you will need root access to the device and file manager able to use such access. As regards root access, I recommend finding instructions for obtaining it specifically for your device, but there are also universal simple ways, for example - (however, this application is reported to send some data to its developers).
Of the file managers with Root support, I recommend the free one. ES Explorer(ES Explorer).
After installing ES Explorer, click the menu button on the top left (not included in the screenshot), and turn on the item Root explorer. After confirming the action, go to the settings and in the APPs item in the section ROOT rights turn on the items " Back up data" (preferably, to save backup copies of remote system applications, you can specify the storage location yourself) and the item " Uninstall apk automatically».
After all the settings are done, just go to root folder devices, then - system /app and remove the apk of the system apps you want to uninstall. Be careful and only delete what you know you can delete without consequences.
Note: If I'm not mistaken, when uninstalling Android system apps, ES Explorer also clears associated folders with data and cache by default, however, if the goal is to free up space in the internal memory of the device, you can first clear the cache and data through the application settings, and only then delete it.
operating room android system appeared for a long time and is well known to a wide range of users. However, statistics search queries tells us that some users still have simple questions operating Android cause difficulties. It is to them that we address this article, in which we will tell you how to remove unnecessary applications from your smartphone or tablet. When it comes to regular applications, this is not at all difficult to do, but if you need to remove system programs, you will need some tricks.
How to uninstall third-party programs
There are several ways to remove programs installed by you or received with the device, but not being system programs. The first of these is to use the default Settings app.
1. Go to the settings of your gadget and open the "Applications" section.
2. Swipe left or right to move to the Third Party tab.
3. Find desired application and tap on the name to open its properties.
4. Erase all program data by clicking on the "Erase data" button so that no debris remains after deletion.
5. Click on the "Remove" button and wait until a message appears on the correct removal of the program.
The second way to remove unnecessary programs uses standard Play app Market.
1. Open the Play Store app.
2. Pull out from the left side of the menu screen. Click on the "My Apps" button.
3. Find the name of the program you are interested in on the "Installed" tab. Tap on its icon.
4. On the program properties page that opens, you will see the "Delete" button, after touching which the application you have selected will be uninstalled.
The above methods for uninstalling programs work in almost any android versions and do not require any additional tools. However, there are also a large number of third-party utilities that provide additional functions. They know how to uninstall applications in batch mode, make backup copies of programs and user data, can temporarily “freeze” processes, and much more.
How to uninstall Android system apps
All smartphones and android tablets fall into our hands with a number of pre-installed standard programs. There are among them vital and irreplaceable utilities, which in no case should be touched, but there are also not too useful programs, which most users want to get rid of.
If you do not have superuser rights, then you will have to limit yourself to disabling extra programs. To do this, open the device settings, go to the "Applications" section and swipe to the "All" tab.
Here you will see a list of all programs installed on your gadget, including system ones. Find the desired element and in its properties you will see the "Disable" button. If this button is active, then you can disable this application without any consequences. Thus, not all programs can be deactivated, so you have to resort to the following method, which requires root .
If you have superuser rights, then you can get rid of system applications simply by deleting the corresponding .apk file in the /system/app directory. For this you need any file manager, which has access to this folder, for example
Device manufacturers build programs into their devices. Sometimes convenient, sometimes not. Alas, it is impossible to remove unnecessary pre-installed applications. Therefore, they needlessly take up invaluable space on the hard drive, sometimes making it difficult for the processor and RAM to work. However, this problem also has a solution. How to remove useless programs?
Is it possible to uninstall system apps on android
Firstly, it is really possible to remove built-in programs. Secondly, this does not even require special skills. You will only need to install root rights on the device. In other words, bypass internal protection system and get access to all android functions.
Why you may need to remove preinstalled programs
In addition to the obvious - freeing up disk space - there are more important reasons: sometimes an error appears in system applications, an unpleasant bug due to which the android cannot work normally. Up to the fact that the device can not be turned on. In such cases, an alert appears about problems in a particular regular program. One option is to remove it.
It is worth considering that not all applications can be uninstalled without harm to operating system. Root access makes it possible to use everything you want, but you can also do harm very, very much.
Important and Useless Stock Apps
Without consequences, you can remove programs that are not embedded in Google Android itself, but in the shell of a specific manufacturer.
For example, at Meizu smartphones with their proprietary Flyme OS shell, there is a Tools application that has a ruler, compass, level, etc. Similar programs can be found in many shells like Samsung's TouchWiz or Sony's Xperia.
It is much more dangerous to get rid of the programs of Android itself.. They all depend on each other. And even third party applications use them for their own purposes. For example, if you delete Google Maps, you won't be able to play the popular Pokemon GO.
On the w3bsit3-dns.com forum, users have compiled an extensive list of built-in applications:
- Visit this page.
- Expand the spoiler "Description of stock programs".
- Make sure that the application that you decide to delete does not have OS-essential features:
- if “YES” is opposite the name, then you can erase the program;
- if "NO", then you perform all actions at your own peril and risk.
How to get rid of unnecessary factory programs
Disable
You don't even need root access to disable some stock programs. You can turn them off, the effect is the same (except that they will continue to take up disk space).
demolish
Installing root access using a computer
Please note that obtaining administrative rights will void your warranty service. Root makes the system more vulnerable to viruses and internal errors.
Manufacturers do not want to take on extra responsibility, so the terms of use strictly state that rooting is a reason to refuse warranty service.
Uninstalling a program
It is highly desirable to keep copies of deleted files somewhere. Because your actions may have unintended consequences. And if later errors, crashes occur, just return the application to its place - the problems should disappear.
For Reserve copy it is recommended to use the program Titanium BackUP. With it, you can either make a full backup of the device and restore a non-working device to a saved state in the future, or freeze an individual application that you want to delete so that you can then unfreeze it and put it back.
How to uninstall stock apps on Android - video
Possible problems
After removing system programs, theoretically, system failures may occur. Therefore, it is best to back up a copy of the files in advance in a safe place so that they can be reinstalled.
But if the backup was not made and there were problems, flashing the device will help.
- Go to the official website of the manufacturer of your smartphone or tablet and download desired version firmware.
- For each device there is a separate instruction for reinstalling the system. Find it and act according to the recommendations.
With the firmware, all the applications you destroyed will also be installed, so any problems caused by the removal of system programs will be solved.
How to get back deleted stock apps
If you turned them off
If you just disabled the program, then just restart it in the menu "Settings" -\u003e "Applications" -\u003e "All applications". To do this, find the desired application in the list, select it and click "Start".
You can also do a Hard Reset, that is, resetting the settings to the factory settings. This will remove all settings and return the phone or tablet to the initial state, and at the same time will start the disabled standard processes. This can be done in two ways.
Hard reset via settings
- Open "Settings" -> "About phone" -> "Storage" -> "Reset settings".
- Check the relevant items:
- "Delete data" will destroy program settings, contacts, messages, and more;
- "Format built-in memory" will erase all data from hard drive devices other than those installed initially, that is, photos, videos, third-party applications.
- Click the "Restore" button. After a few minutes, the device will reboot in its original form.
Recovery with Recovery Mod
How to reset your smartphone to factory settings on Android - video
If you removed them
If you have saved a duplicate deleted files, then simply return them to their original place in the device. That is, place the .apk and .odex files in the / system / app folder, and the update files in / data / app (even if the updates are lost, the program will restore them itself).
If a backup No, there are two options:
- or you find files from other users;
- or reinstall Android OS.
Look for missing files only in reliable sources, as it is very easy to catch a virus. Ask friends who are also rooted to search for data, or download information from trusted sites. Many Android forums have special threads where users share standard application files with each other. All materials are checked by the forum moderators and the participants themselves, so the chance of infecting the device is minimal.
The last and always working way: reflash the device. Download official version system from the manufacturer's website and install it via Recovery Mod.
Many built-in programs, especially from the device manufacturer, and not from Google Developers Android are useless. At the same time, they take up a lot of space, interfere with the system, eat up battery power and slow down the OS. Getting rid of them is not difficult, but this requires root access. And it is highly desirable to keep copies of the deleted files in order to protect yourself in case of failures and possible errors.
Which built-in (system) Android apps can be uninstalled. There are built-in applications that we do not use, and these applications and services only take up space and eat off RAM, they can be removed.
In order to remove some of them, we will need Root and you need to install the Root Browser program either. Next, follow the path "/ system/app/ ", here are the very built-in applications that cannot be deleted. Sometimes this folder needs to be remounted for reading and writing, since it can be read-only. To do this, for example, in RootExplorer, press the button that says " Mount R/W", if it says " Mount R/O”then you don’t need to press it, the folder is already available for recording.
We mark what we need to delete and, just in case, transfer these files to a previously prepared folder on the SD card. We transfer, but do not delete in order to be able to return everything back, otherwise you never know what. We reboot the device and they are gone. And yet, this folder also contains system applications necessary for the functioning of Android, when they are deleted, the tablet or phone may not boot, so we delete only what we know for sure. When deleting an application or service, you should also delete its NameProgram.odex, if the firmware is decoded, if it is deodexed, then these files will not be.
Removing Android System Apps with SystemApp Remover
FAQ for uninstalling built-in apps
1. Q: Where are the stock programs and how to remove them?
A: Stock (standard or factory) programs are located in / system/app.
You can open this directory using Root Browser and the like, as well as Titanium Backup if you have ROOT rights and mount in r / w. The order and names may differ (in Titanium Backup, program names are displayed instead of .apk files). Remember that it is not necessary to immediately delete the application, you can rename it or freeze it using the Titanium Backup program. In this case, the phone will not recognize the renamed file as an application, and you will be able to restore/unfreeze it if necessary.
2. Q: What programs can be uninstalled?
A: Each user must decide for himself which system applications he does not need, then you need to see if there can be consequences from deleting applications you do not need, if there are none (consequences), then you can safely delete these applications. And if there are consequences, for example, some programs have dependencies, then you need to think about removing them or not, for example, you don’t need Google maps and you will never use system and third party programs that use Google maps data, so you can safely delete these maps.
3. Q: Where else are the files from deleted applications and do I need to delete them?
A: Parts of the programs may remain in data/data, data/dalvik-cache, (system/lib- it is advisable not to touch, because there are dependencies). The file names do not always match the application name. Be careful. To find out the "internal" name of the program, you need to go to the folder where the program lies, then short tap on apk file y - press view and see the manifest. After removal, it is desirable to do Hard reset. If you do not plan to do a Hard reset after deleting system programs, then you need to delete the "tails" from the indicated sections of the system, but I would not recommend doing this method of deletion, it is difficult and you need to delve into the name of the programs. In the above sections, programs are usually called differently than in system / app, it’s better to make it easier, remove everything unnecessary from system/app and then do a hard reset. And that's it, after Hard reset if the program is not in system/app, she clearly will not place her data in the section data. But unfortunately such a simple cleaning will not affect system/lib. In this section, "tails" will remain. However, many and complex method deletion, specified in the mini-fake, do not climb into system/lib. Since this is a really dangerous folder, it is written correctly there, it is advisable not to touch it, lib with an explicit name which can be deleted there is almost none. Explicit name and association with remote programs from system/app, have only two, these are keyboard libraries.
I will explain the "danger" of the folder system/lib, after removing some lib.so if you reboot your phone or do Hard reset , the system (android) won't boot. On the phone screen, you will see a cyclic reboot (permanent reboot). You can get out of this reboot either if you reflash the phone again, or through recovery mode using update.zip. This archive should contain a remote library and scripts, with commands where to place this library. That's the whole danger of the folder system/lib
4. Q: Is it possible to remove the standard Google applications, will this affect the operation of the device?
A: Applications (Maps, Gmail, Gtalk, etc.) are allowed. The service is undesirable, because if deleted, all Google services and applications will stop working, and permanent errors may appear on the device.
5. Q: Is it possible to remove the standard Google apps (Navigation, Locations, Street View) separately from the Maps app?
A: Street View (Street.apk) is possible, but others are not, since they are part of the Maps (Maps.apk) application.
6. Q: Is it necessary to delete the program's .odex files along with the .apk files?
A: Yes. These files are part of the application of the same name.
7. Q: Where can I get a standard .apk file from any firmware?
A: Unpack the native firmware, and pull out the necessary file.
8. Q: Removed the standard keyboard, after which SWYPE does not work. What to do?
A: Make SWYPE system. Video instructions for installing Russian Swype:
9. Q: I installed a third-party dialer and when I miss a call, 2 notifications appear in the notification panel at once: from the standard and third-party.
A: Solution: make a third-party dialer a system dialer (I did it through Titanium Backup, but I suspect that it's easy enough to transfer apk to the system folder).
10. Q: Can't uninstall some google apps; removed from folder system/app but they still work.
A: Perhaps these applications are in the folder data/app and you need to remove them from there as well.
11. Q: How to restore system applications?
A: If you decide to restore system program, which was previously deleted (without backing up), first find the necessary .apk(if necessary .odex) files (preferably from the firmware version installed on the device). Download the firmware, unzip it and pull it out required files from a file system.rfs(in some firmware it may be called factoryfs.img and have a different extension). Through (or another file manager with root access) drop these files into a folder system/app and set permissions rw-r--r--;
How to change permissions:
1. Long tap on the apk of the application;
2. Click Permissions
Reboot device. Once downloaded, this application should appear. Note: To install some applications (such as Google Play market) you need to upload apk and change permissions not only in system/app, but also in data/app.
12. Q: Can I remove the stock launcher?
A: It is possible, but only if you have a stable third-party launcher, which is desirable to make a system application. But keep in mind that not all standard widgets can work on a third-party launcher.
13. Q: After deleting applications, gray labels remain in the menu remote applications. How to remove them?
A: You should clear the launcher data through Settings ( Settings - Applications - launcher - Clear Data) or via Titanium Backup. It should be noted that as a result of this, all user desktop settings (widgets, etc.) will fly off.
14. Q: How can I remove the default lockscreen?
A: Removing it is very problematic (for this you need to edit several system apk), and you can disable it through Settings - Lock Screen. Or via ShutdownApp ( service code *#7594#
; note that in this case the reboot menu will also disappear).
15. Q: How can I see running background processes?
A: Enable information layer with CPU usage data ( Settings- Developer Options- Display CPU usage).
Description of Android stock programs. What can be removed and what can't.
AccountAndSyncSettings.apk-- NO. synchronization settings, required application. This application is responsible not only for synchronizing contacts and calendar, but also for everything else related to the account. Google entry. Even if you don't sync anything, don't delete it.
AccuWeatherDaemonService.apk (AccuweatherDaemon.apk(4.x.x)) -- YES. "Demon" in the background automatically updates the weather on the lock screen and the weather widget.
AccuweatherWidget.apk(4.x.x) ( AccuweatherWidget_Main.apk(4.x.x)) -- YES. Samsung weather widget + widget for it.
AllShareCastWidget.apk (4.1.1) (AllshareMediaServer.apk (4.1.1); AllSharePlay.apk (4.1.1); AllshareService.apk(4.1.1)) -- YES. AllShare Service (Distributes installed software and media content).
Analog Clock.apk (AnalogClockSimple.apk(4.1.1)) -- YES. Analog clock widget.
AngryGPS.apk -- ?, this is lbstestmode in some Samsung firmware. It opens with the code *#*#3214789650#*#* (quickly drains the battery).
ApplicationsProvider.apk-- NO. Required for installing and removing programs.
audioTuning.apk-- Yes. The program lowers the sound volume after a while on Samsung (absolutely useless).
Aurora.apk-- YES. Live wallpaper.
AxT9IME.apk-- YES. Standard Samsung keyboard. It can be removed if you have a third-party keyboard (such as SWYPE or Smart Keyboard).
BackupRestoreConfirmation.apk(4.x.x) -- NO. A system component for visualizing backup confirmation or rollback to a backup.
BadgeProvider.apk-- NO. The app is required for SMS and E-mail to work. Removal will lead to a "fall" of the programs responsible for the work Email and text messages.
BestGroupPose.apk(4.1.1) -- NO. An additional library for the stock camera application for creating group shots (removing the component may cause the main application to crash).
BlueSea.apk - YES. Live wallpaper "Blue sea".
BluetoothAvrcp.apk-- NO. The application is required to support Bluetooth profiles: AVRCP, HID, etc. player control with BT headset stop-rewind-volume, etc.
BluetoothOpp.apk (Bluetooth.apk(4.x.x)) -- NO. This application organizes the transfer of files between devices. If deleted, you lose the ability to transfer and receive files, as well as work with a Bluetooth headset.
BluetoothServices.apk (BrcmBluetoothServices.apk; BluetoothMap.apk(4.x.x)) -- NO. basic Bluetooth service. Leave this file if you are going to use Bluetooth. Uninstallation will render all Bluetooth applications unusable.
BluetoothTestMode.apk (BluetoothTest.apk(4.x.x)) -- YES. this apk is designed to test your Bluetooth, which is available through the service code *#*#197328640#*#*. Deletion is possible, however, in some cases, the system tests BT to determine the duration of the data transfer. After deletion, there may be problems when transferring files, fading when playing music through a BT headset, etc.
BroadcomMEMSService.apk(4.x.x) -- YES. The component responsible for the configuration and operation of the Broadcom chip on some modifications of the SGSIII phone in which the GPS receiver chip is from the same manufacturer of electronic communication components.
Browser.apk (SecBrowser.apk(4.x.x)) -- YES. a standard browser, an application responsible for browsing the web. It can be removed if you have a third-party browser (Opera, Firefox or other browsers for Android), but in some cases it affects the automatic configuration of APN.
BuddiesNOw.apk (BuddiesNow.apk) -- YES. A widget that is part of the TouchWiz shell. If you don't use it, delete it.
Calendar.apk (SecCalendar.apk(4.x.x)) -- YES. Application "calendar" in some firmware.
CalendarProvider.apk (SecCalendarProvider.apk(4.x.x)) --YES. Synchronization of the calendar in the phone with a Google account, and is also responsible for notifications.
CallSetting.apk-- NO. Basic application needed to change call settings (call waiting, answering, etc.).
Camera.apk-- NO. this application is responsible for the camera. Delete only if there is an alternative.
CameraFirmware.apk-- NO. it is the macro program (ROM) of the camera itself. Without this program, Camera.apk becomes useless.
CapabilityManagerService.apk(4.x.x) -- NO. The Application Compatibility Manager, apparently, starts every time the device boots and checks the installed software for compatibility with the operating system.
ChatON_MARKET.apk(4.1.1) --YES. Social chat from Samsung.
CertInstaller.apk-- NO. installs certificates for applications. I believe without it you will not be able to assign rights to programs and access certain files and directories. I guess that there will be problems with Root. In short, don't delete.
ChocoEUKor.apk--YES. Embedded system font.
Chrome.apk(4.1.1) --YES. Google Browser Chrome.
ChromeBookmarksSyncAdapter.apk(4.x.x) --YES. Synchronization of bookmarks of the built-in browser with the Google service.
ClipboardSaveService.apk(4.x.x) --YES. Additional menu with multi-clipboard text information.
ClockPackage.apk-- YES. Alarm clock, timer, world time and clock. If you do not use alternatives, it is advisable to leave, because. everything works stably and runs from one apk.
CloudAgent.apk(4.1.1) -- YES. The service component of the cloud application (related to the operation of DropBox and the cloud from Samsung).
Contacts.apk-- NO. Responsible for managing contacts (contacts, groups, call history, etc.). In case of deletion, you will have to dial the number manually each time.
ContactsProvider.apk-- NO. Gives third-party applications the ability to access your contacts on the device.
CoolEUKor.apk-- YES. Embedded system font.
CSC.apk-- NO. If removed, will violate CSC. Theoretically, it can be deleted after the first successful boot, but if you ever have to do XP (factory reset), the phone may not boot.
DataCreate.apk-- NO. Apparently, this utility artificially generates traffic to determine bandwidth between communication devices.
Days.apk-- YES. Daily tasks widget.
DeepSea.apk(4.1.1) -- YES. Live wallpaper "Deep sea".
DefaultContainerService.apk-- NO. Unpacks applications for installation
DeskClock.apk- Yes. Standard Application"Clock" (alarm clock).
DialertabActivity.apk-- NO. Dialer. Even if all your contacts are already saved, you won't be able to make a call without this app.
DigitalClock.apk-- YES. Digital clock widget.
Divx.apk-- YES. This is some kind of license information for the video player. I don't watch movies very often on my phone, but after deleting this file, there were no problems with playback. If you removed it and something stopped working, please let us know in the comments.
Dlna.apk-- NO. allshare service. May affect the operation of BT.
DownloadProvider.apk (SecDownloadProvider.apk(4.x.x)) -- NO. Provides downloading files manually and from the Market.
DownloadProviderUi.apk (SecDownloadProviderUi.apk(4.x.x)) --Yes. The shell of the download application from the stock browser.
DrmProvider.apk-- NO. You can remove it. This will make it impossible to play DRM-protected files such as ring tones and message sounds. I think that if you don't have to play protected files, then in principle it can be deleted. However, please note that you will no longer be able to play any DRM-protected files. This apk takes up a lot of memory and always runs in the background. This is one of the "bad" apk-nis, which does not provide any functionality, but simply protects the standard Samsung sounds from editing and copying. User experience (two posts).
DrmUA.apk-- NO. see above.
Dropbox.apk(4.1.1) (DropboxOOBE.apk (4.1.1)) --Yes. Dropbox is a data storage service.
DSMForwarding.apk--Yes. SIM change notification.
DSMLawmo.apk--Yes. Lawmo is a Lock and Wipe Management Object i.e. Remote device lock and wipe via Samsung Dive.
DualClock.apk--Yes. Dual clock widget. If you don't use it, feel free to delete it.
EdmVpnServices.apk--Yes. Judging by the name, there is a clear belonging to the VPN service.
Email.apk-- YES. Mail client POP/IMAP. If not needed, delete. It does not affect the operation of Gmail.
EmailWidget.apk-- YES. Mail widget.
Encrypt.apk-- YES. Encryption of a memory card (device) so that it is not read on another device.
EnhancedGoogleSearchProvider.apk-- YES. Allows you to call the search window by pressing the "Menu" button. I don't usually delete it.
Exchange.apk(4.x.x) -- YES. MS Exchange client. If used corporate mail And the scheduler - that cannot be deleted.
FaceLock.apk(4.x.x) -- YES. The function of determining your face for the screen lock.
FactoryTest.apk-- YES. Phone test (*#0*#). Feel free to delete. If you have ever run autostarts, you will understand how many resources this apk takes during some actions. After removal, the device does not respond to any service code !!! Attention! There were cases when, after removal given file The Radio application did not work correctly.
FMRadio.apk-- YES. FM radio player.
fotaclient.apk-- YES. Over the air update.
FTC.apk-- YES. Governs work wi-fi to connect to the network.
FTM.apk (FTS.apk) -- YES. Sharing Manager - If you are not going to use your phone as an access point or modem, you can delete it.
Gallery3D.apk-- YES. When it is deleted, the gallery itself is deleted and the ability to use the standard video player in the explorer in the "open with" menu. Significantly consumes the battery. If deleted, you will not be able to quickly access the photos in the absence of an alternative. To replace it, I would recommend QuickPic, it does its job, works faster and does not take up as much memory (but not as beautiful as Gallery 3D). After uninstallation, there may be problems with setting the default wallpaper on the lock screen and desktop.
GameHub.apk-- YES.
Geniewidget.apk-- YES. Widget - weather and news, removed without consequences.
GlobalSearch.apk-- YES. This is a phone search service. EnhancedGoogleSearchProvider works through it.
Gmail.apk-- YES. Can be removed if not in use Google mail, however, removal will generally violate the Talk.apk application. Can be re-installed from the Market.
GmailProvider.apk-- YES. see Gmail.
GmsCore.apk-- YES. Google Services play.
GoogleApps.apk--NO. base file Google Apps Required for Android Market.
GoogleBackupTransport.apk--YES. Saving settings and everything else on Google servers. This is also used by some applications (backup and restore).
GoogleCalendarSyncAdapter.apk--YES. Calendar sync with Google account. Can be deleted if there is no need to synchronize the calendar.
GoogleContactsSyncAdapter.apk--YES. Synchronization of contacts with Google account. Highly useful feature. Can be deleted if there is no need to synchronize contacts.
GoogleCheckin.apk-- NO. Market Check Service.
GoogleFeedback.apk--YES. Service feedback with users - removal is possible if third-party applications are used or this functionality is not needed.
GoogleLoginService.apk(4.x.x) -- NO. Synchronization settings, required application. This application is responsible not only for the synchronization of contacts and calendar, but also for everything else associated with a Google account. Even if you don't sync anything, don't delete it.
GooglePartnerSetup.apk-- YES. Google's social bug.
GoogleQuickSearchBox.apk (GoogleSearch.apk) -- YES. Google search widget.
GoogleServicesFramework.apk-- NO. Provides Google services.
GoogleSettingsProvider.apk-- NO. Google settings.
GoogleSubscribedFeedsProvider.apk
-- NO. Required for Android Market. Synchronization of updates is possible.
GpsSetup2.apk-- NO. Responsible for GPS settings.
gtalkservice.apk-- NO. Deletion will result in the inoperability of the Market. You can delete GTalk.
GoogleTTS.apk(4.x.x) -- YES. Voice engine from Google.
HelvNeueLT.apk-- YES. System font.
HTMLViewer.apk-- YES. Responsible for viewing html files and help for some applications. Uninstalling may render Opera Mini inoperable.
HwCodec.apk -- ?. Codecs for playback?
InfoAlarm.apk-- YES. Daily briefing widget. If not needed, delete.
InputEventApp.apk-- NO.
JobManager.apk-- NO. Task Manager.
KeyChain.apk(4.x.x) -- NO. Apparently, this is a daemon associated with the operation of certificates and security keys.
Kies.apk (KiesAir.apk; kieswifi.apk) -- YES.
Kobo.apk-- YES. Magazines.
Layar-samsung.apk-- YES. Layar Augmented Reality Browser. Looks impressive in reviews, but never used in reality.
LbsTestMode.apk-- YES. GPS test mode. It is launched through the code *#*#197328640#*#*.
lcdtest.apk-- YES. Removing will cause the display to stop turning off during lockdown. This can be corrected by installing separate parts, but it is better to leave it and forget about it.
LGSetupWizard.apk-- NO. Automatic setting internet, mms, etc. in LG.
LiveWallpapers.apk-- YES. Live wallpaper.
LiveWallpapersPicker.apk-- YES. Choice of live wallpapers.
LogsProvider.apk-- NO. Many programs will stop responding and start force closing.
MagicSmokeWallpapers.apk-- YES. Live wallpaper "Smoke".
Maps.apk (GMS_Maps.apk(4.x.x)) -- YES. apk file Google Maps. If you don't use it, you can delete it. Although quite a useful thing, because GPS is supported.
MarketUpdater.apk-- YES. Automatic update Market itself. If not needed, you can delete it.
MediaProvider.apk-- NO. Required to access media files and ringtones.
MediaUploader.apk-- YES. Responsible for uploading images to picassa (or facebook usually). Can be removed if not needed.
Memo.apk-- YES. Once deleted, you won't be able to create notes.
MiniDiary.apk-- YES. Mini notes.
minimode-res.apk(4.x.x) -- NO. One of the components of the MiniApps package.
Mms.apk-- YES. SMS and mms service. Can be replaced with an alternative. However, some alternative applications, such as Pansi, cannot receive mms messages, but SMS is received. But HandcetSMS does this without problems with a remote mms.apk.
MobilePrint.apk-- YES. Remote printing of documents.
MobileTrackerEngineTwo.apk-- YES. This application allows you to enable surveillance of the movement of the phone. This function designed to help return the phone in case of theft. The service constantly hangs in memory and consumes the battery well.
MobileTrackerUI.apk-- YES. See above.
MotionsSettings.apk-- YES. Refers to the settings menu, menu item "Movements".
MtpApplication.apk-- YES. With absence this application the phone does not connect to the computer as a storage device.
MusicFX.apk(4.x.x) -- YES. DSP sound processor control.
MusicPlayer.apk-- YES. it music player. Can be replaced with another, more functional one. I would even advise you to delete it, because. when using several audio players, unstable operation of both is possible, as well as simultaneous playback of different songs via BT. When deleting on HTC, there may be problems with choosing an alarm ringtone.
MyFiles.apk-- YES. Standard file browser from Samsung. Can be replaced by a more functional one, however, for everyday use he fits.
NetworkLocation.apk-- YES. Semi-accurate GPS simulation. The program uses the cell (sector on the BS) on which the phone is located to determine the location without using the GPS receiver, thereby saving battery consumption. If deleted, you will need to enter information about your location manually in such programs as weather forecast, etc., or turn on the GPS receiver.
oem_install_flash_player.apk-- YES. Flash player, if we do not use it, then delete it.
OtaProvisioningService.apk-- YES. This application can be uninstalled if you are not using "update over the air". On the Samsung phones can be used to update apps from SamsungAppStore. On the HTC is better do not delete, because the manufacturer practices software updates in this way.
PackageInstaller.apk-- NO. Provides application installation.
PanningTryActually.apk-- NO. Panning for photo/video camera.
PCSync.apk-- Yes. An application from the manufacturer for synchronization with the BB in some devices.
PCWClientS.apk-- NO. Stop finding out the causes of the crash of system processes.
Personalization.apk-- NO. Personalization of settings.
Phone.apk-- NO. The application responsible for the telephone part. After deletion, you cannot dial a number, view calls, etc.
Phone_Util.apk-- NO.
PhoneCrashNotifier.apk-- NO.
PhoneErrService.apk-- NO.
phonesky.apk(4.x.x) -- Yes. Google Play market. On some devices, it can be removed from the system, since it is also located in the data / app folder and works fine. But it should be noted that when it is removed from system folder After XP, there will be no market on the device.
PicoTts.apk-- YES. It is part of a text-to-speech (not speech-to-text) program. An application for the visually impaired. Also part of Google GPS which can dictate "turn right" or "left". Navigation does not affect performance. After removal, it is also desirable to get rid of TtsService.apk. When uninstalling, you must turn off the "Driving Mode" in the settings.
PlusOne.apk(4.x.x) -- YES. Social service from Google.
preconfig.apk-- NO. Samsung module for changing the CSC country code.
PressReader.apk-- YES. Newsreader.
Protips.apk-- YES. Widget "help in using android"
ReadersHub.apk(4.x.x) -- YES.
RoseEUKor.apk(4.x.x) -- YES. System font.
SamsungApps.apk-- YES. Samsung App apps. If you delete, you can usually delete signin.apk. Deleting may affect the syncing of music through Kies, but you can update the firmware. After removal, widgets samsung and touchwiz remain functional.
SamsungAppsUNAService.apk- Yes, in case of uninstalling SamsungApps.
Samsungservice.apk-- YES. Synchronization with Samsung service.
SamsungTTS.apk(4.x.x) --YES. Voice engine from Samsung.
SamsungWidget_CalendarClock.apk-- YES. Calendar clock widget.
SamsungWidget_FeedAndUpdate.apk-- YES. Widget Feeds and Updates.
SamsungWidget_StockClock.apk-- YES. Another Stock clock widget.
SamsungWidget_WeatherClock.apk-- YES. Weather clock widget.
ScreenCaptureService.apk (ScreenCapture.apk) -- Yes. Screenshot app.
SecurityProvider.apk-- NO. Connection encryption.
SelfTestMode.apk-- YES. Self-diagnosis of the device at boot.
SerialNumberLabelIndicator.apk
-- NO. It seems to be related to the definition of IMEI.
serviceModeApp.apk-- NO. The application is necessary for processing service codes and tasks.
Settings.apk-- NO. Phone settings menu.
SettingsProvider.apk-- NO. Receives and applies settings received in a text or service message. It is better to leave, because some wrote about the "fall" of programs after removal.
SetupWizard.apk-- YES. Theoretically, it can be removed after the first successful boot, but problems may arise after XP.
shutdown.apk-- NO. Informs about low battery.
signin.apk-- YES. Account Samsung. Needed to track device coordinates.
SisoDrmProvider.apk-- NO. Required for DRM to work. If you do without DRMUA and DRMService, this file can probably be deleted. I have never been able to beat him on my phone.
SnsAccount.apk-- YES. Synchronizes posts from facebook and twitter.
SnsProvider.apk (SnsDisclaimer.apk; SnsImageCache.apk) -- YES. See above.
SocialHub.apk (SocialHubWidget.apk) --YES. Social networks.
SoundPlayer.apk-- YES. Do not confuse with MusicPlayer.apk. This application plays sounds and ringtones. It can be removed, but you will have some limitations: because it works a little faster and is more suitable for its intended purpose than MusicPlayer or a third-party player. I advise you to leave.
SpeechRecorder.apk-- NO. Records speech samples for testing speech recognition. Voice control uses them.
Stk.apk-- NO. Application for displaying the operator's menu, which usually offers horoscopes, news, jokes, music, etc. for money. If not needed, delete. When disconnected in the same session, all are restarted sim cards, gprs may not work until you reboot the device, after which everything works again. It is advisable to leave, because. after XP, there may be problems with APN and MMS autoconfiguration.
Street.apk-- YES. Street view for Google Maps. Deletion will not affect Google's work Maps, you just can't see street photos.
Swype.apk-- YES. Swype keyboard, a superb alternative samsung keyboard. It does its job well, predicts the text, but is not intuitive for beginners.
syncmldm.apk-- YES. Updating the program of the device.
syncmlds.apk-- YES. Synchronization settings that are available from the menu. If you don't need them, you can delete them.
SystemUI.apk-- NO. Android user interface - User interface (everything related to the formation of the desktop, curtains and bar status, etc.).
Talk.apk-- YES. Google talk. There has been some controversy regarding the dependencies of this application. It was about the removing Google Talk stopped working Gmail or Market, many said that this was not the case. So be careful here.
talkback.apk-- YES. Special abilities for people with disabilities.
TalkProvider.apk-- YES. See above.
TelephonyProvider.apk-- NO. Used to store sms, contacts and calls.
thinkdroid.apk-- YES. Program for working with documents microsoft office. Deletion will make it impossible to open .doc, .xls, and .pps files.
TouchWiz30Launcher.apk (SecLauncher2.apk(4.x.x)) -- NO. Even if you are using a third party desktop such as Zeam or LauncherPro, touchwiz removal highly not recommended. In the case of XP, you may lose the phone's performance.
TouchWizCalculator.apk-- YES. Calculator app, good and functional app, although there are alternatives.
TouchWizCalendar.apk-- YES. Calendar.
TouchWizCalendarProvider.apk-- NO. Keeps the Calendar app in sync with the time, date, and phone settings.
TtsService.apk-- YES. See PicoTts.apk
TwWallpaperChooser.apk-- YES. Allows you to select wallpapers. If you have a standard gallery or QuickPic, you can set wallpapers through them. However, you will not be able to select the wallpapers that are inside this apk.
UNAService.apk-- YES. Samsung Social Hub app.
UserDictionaryProvider.apk-- NO. Custom dictionary to predict words while typing. All previously unknown words, names, nicknames, etc. are added here. Theoretically, you can delete it if the standard keyboard is not needed. Without this program, the standard Android keyboard does not work, and general failures are also possible!
vending.apk-- NO. Part of Android Market. In fact, this is the Market.
VideoEditor.apk-- YES. Video editor.
VideoPlayer.apk-- YES. Video player. At your discretion.
VoiceDialer.apk-- YES. Allows voice speed dialing. You dictate the name and the phone dials the number itself. This does not always work and only when the Internet is on. As far as I understand, the program sends a request to google server processed voice request, and Google returns the finished word back. Delete if not in use.
VoiceRecorder.apk-- YES. Allows voice recording. Although the quality is not very good, it is quite enough for voice notes.
VoiceSearch.apk- --Yes. Google voice search.
VpnServices.apk-- YES. VPN for Android. If not needed, you can delete it.
WapService.apk -- ? Responsible for WAP(?)
wipereceiver.apk-- YES. Remember mobile tracker? This is an application to erase information from the phone remotely in case it is stolen.
WlanTest.apk-- YES. Testing the wireless access settings is available through the same test menu. Required for OTA updates.
WriteandGo.apk-- YES. Write and Go app on Samsung phones.
wssomacp.apk-- NO. Required for SMS to work.
wssyncmlnps.apk-- YES. Over The Air Programming. This is necessary so that your provider can, if necessary, send you or change settings via service messages. (we do not use). Can be deleted. Option 2: Sync with Samsung Kies.
YouTube.apk-- YES. Because platform has limitations on Flash playback, this app allows you to get full access to youtube instead of using it through the browser. Can be deleted if you do not watch videos online.
Zinio.apk-- YES. Internet magazines.