<apk name> <package name> Remo
ve Description
Versio n
Apollo.apk com.andrew.apollo yes
Apollo music player. Remove it when switching to another player.
1.1
ApplicationsProvider.apk ? no[2] ? ?
BackupRestoreConfirmation.a
pk com.android.backupconfirm no
Restores sync'd Google
settings. 4.2.2
Basicdreams.apk com.android.dreams.basic yes Customizable screensaver 4.2.2
Bluetooth.apk com.android.bluetooth yes Bluetooth app. After removal Bluetooth wont turn on. 4.2.2
Browser.apk com.android.browser yes
Internet Browser
PLEASE NOTE: This is apparently a hard-coded requirement for Google Voice Search (along with Talk and Voice); without it, Voice Search will FC after recognizing speech. Having Dolphin, etc., installed will not work.
4.2.2
CMAccount.apk ? no[2] ? ?
CMFileManager.apk ? no[2] ? ?
CMUpdater.apk com.cyanogenmod.updater yes
On the run CyanogenMod updater. Lets you skip all .zip installing update to new CM. Delete if you can upgrade
through Recovery.
CMWallpapers.apk com.cyanogenmod.CMWallpapers yes Cyanogen Mod Wallpapers 4.2.2
Calculator.apk com.android.calculator2 yes Calculator app. Remove if you dont use or switching. v3.1.2
Calendar.apk com.android.calendar yes Calendar app. Surely remove
if switching or no use. 4.2.2
CalendarProvider.apk com.android.providers.calendar yes
Provides sync for Calendar app. CAUTION: If you are syncing other calendar app with your google calendars, dont do this! :CAUTION
4.2.2
CellBroadcastReceiver.apk com.android.cellbroadcastreceiver yes
Cell Broadcast app. "Can be usefull when skiing or mountain hiking, receives cell broadcast allerts"
4.2.2
CertInstaller.apk com.android.certinstaller no
(Web?) Certificate Installer. When removed, the WIFI will not be turned on (Automatically turned off). MORE
4.2.2
Contacts.apk com.android.contacts yes
Contacts app; the Call log, Contacts and Favorites s creens. Can be removed when switching(Contacts+ etc.)
4.2.2
ContactsProvider.apk ? no[2] ? ?
DSPManager.apk com.bel.android.dspmanager yes
Digital Sound Processing. Built in Equalizer (PERSONAL OPINION: It's
very good!)
DefaultContainerService.apk ? no[2] ? ?
DeskClock.apk com.android.deskclock no Clock app + Clock widget. 2.0.3
Development.apk com.android.development yes Developer apps unlockable. 1.0
DeviceParts.apk ? no[2] ? ?
DownloadProvider.apk com.android.providers.downloads no
Android download manager. "When downloading you can see a notification." After removal you cant download (Except through Opera built in downloader, or some other apps)
4.2.2
DownloadProviderUi.apk ? no[2] ? ?
DrmProvider.apk om.android.providers.drm yes
Provides DRM functions, needed to access DRM protected media files.
4.2.2
Email2.apk com.android.email yes POP/IMAP email client. Not
GMail. Many apps for switch. 4.1
Exchange2.apk com.android.exchange yes Provides sync for Mail app.
(Not GMail) 5.0
FM2.apk ? no[2] ? ?
FusedLocation.apk com.android.location.fused no
Helps to balance battery
consumption when
simultaneously using GPS/Network location recognition. In some situations
gives system crashes.
Galaxy4.apk com.android.galaxy4 yes Live wallpaper 1.0
Gallery2.apk com.android.gallery3d yes 3D Photo Gallery. 1.1.40
0
HTMLViewer.apk com.android.htmlviewer yes Lets you view HTML files on your device.
HoloSpiralWallpaper.apk com.android.wallpaper.holospiral yes Live Wallpaper. 4.2.2
InputDevices.apk inputdevices yes[2]
Looks like safe to remove. ?May cause some problems with keyboard settings?
KeyChain.apk keychain no[2] Password keeper.
LatinIME.apk com.android.inputmethod.latin yes
Stock android keyboard. Safe to remove if replaced with something else for eg. Swype,Swift
4.2.2
LiveWallpapers.apk com.android.wallpaper yes Android Live Wallpapers
LiveWallpapersPicker.apk com.android.wallpaper yes
Android Live Wallpapers Picker. Safe to Remove if you don't use live wallpapers
4.2.2
LockClock.apk com.cyanogenmod.lockclock yes cLock widget. Clock with
weather. 2.2.5
MagicSmokeWallpapers.apk com.android.magicsmoke yes Wallpaper
MediaProvider.apk com.android.providers.media no Needed to access media files (including ringtones)
Mms.apk ? no[2] ? ?
NoiseField.apk com.android.noisefield yes Bubbles live wallpaper
PackageInstaller.apk com.android.packageinstaller no Used to manually install apks (i.e. non-market apks)
PhaseBeam.apk com.android.phasebeam yes dev live wallpaper - Remove if you removed dev-tools
Phone.apk com.android.phone yes[2]
Phone app. Can be removed when switching(Contacts+ etc.). Still able to call and receive calls. CAUTION: Before removal hybernate it with some app and reboot. May cause Phone.apk stopped working. In such situation quickly between each prompt try to turn it back on! :CAUTION
PhotoTable.apk PhotoTable yes
Screensavers with your own pictures. (I didn't see any person using this and none of my friends use Screensaver on Android)
PicoTts.apk com.svox.pico yes Text to speech. "Looks like
Google Maps needs it to run"
ChromeBookmarksSyncAdapt
er.apk ? no
[2]
? ?
Settings.apk com.android.settings no devices settings menu
system.
SharedStorageBackup.apk com.android.sharedstoragebackup no[2] Possibly USB connection
menu. 4.2.2
SoundRecorder.apk com.android.soundrecorder yes Sound Recorder app. Many switches in Play Store.
Stk.apk ? no[2] ? ?
SystemUI.apk com.android.systemui no Interface. ?Looks like
notification bar mostly?
TelephonyProvider.apk com.android.providers.telephony no Phone service base. Remove = no calls.
Term.apk com.android.term yes Gives access to terminal
ThemeChooser.apk com.tmobile.themechooser yes
Cyanogenmod theme system. You are left with Default theme.
ThemeManager.apk com.tmobile.thememanager yes
Cyanogenmod theme system. You are left with Default theme.
Trebuchet.apk com.cyanogenmod.trebuchet yes
System Launcher. Only remove if you have a second replacement home.
UserDictionaryProvider.apk com.android.providers.userdictionary yes
Dictionary for
LatinIME(keyboard) / Needed for LatinIME.apk to function
VideoEditor.apk com.android.videoeditor yes
VoiceDialer.apk com.android.voicedialer yes Voice Search for Google Search, Google Maps, etc
VoicePlus.apk ? no[2] ? ?
VpnDialogs.apk VpnDialogs yes Part of the VPN system.
WAPPushManager.apk com.android.smspush yes[2]
Tethering connectivity. Safe to remove if you don't use tethering/access point mode.
4.2.2
ConfigUpdater com.google.android.configupdater ? 4.2.2
GenieWidget.apk ? no[2] News and weather widget ?
GmsCore.apk ? no[2] ? ?
GoogleBackupTransport.apk com.google.android.backup yes Handles backup of settings. Safe when not used.
GoogleCalendarSyncAdapter.
apk com.google.android.syncadapters.calendar yes
Calendar sync. CAUTION: If you are syncing other calendar app with your google calendars, dont do this! :CAUTION
GoogleContactsSyncAdapter.
apk com.google.android.syncadapters.contacts yes
Contacts sync with google account. Only if not used.
GoogleFeedback.apk com.google.android.feedback yes ForceClose reporting
GoogleLoginService.apk manager no[1] Google login system. Disables google accounts functions.
GooglePartnerSetup.apk com.google.android.partnersetup no In App purchases.
GoogleServicesFramework.ap com.google.android.gsf yes
[1]
k information to Google Apps
GoogleTTS.apk com.google.android.tts yes Text to speech. "Looks like Google Maps needs it to run"
LatinImeDictionaryPack.apk
MediaUploader.apk com.google.android.apps.uploader yes[1][2]
Share media from the Gallery with MMS, Bluetooth, Email, Picasa. "Can also be Play Store actualisations notifier"
NetworkLocation.apk com.google.android.location yes[1]
Provides network (cell) location (as opposed to GPS location)
OneTimeInitializer.apk com.google.android.onetimeinitializer yes
Runs on first boot. Conflicts
with google app
"Provision.apk".
Phonesky.apk GooglePlay no
Rather com.android.vending-1.apk but... "Phonesky" happens. :D
QuickSearchBox.apk com.google.android.googlequicksearchbox yes Search box widget. Need for search in Phone app.
SetupWizard.apk com.android.setupwizard yes[1] Setup Wizard when you first use your phone.
Talk.apk com.google.android.talk yes Google Talk.
Talkback.apk
VoiceSearchStub.apk com.android.googlequicksearchbox yes
Voice Search for Google Search, Google Maps, etc. Not working without Browser app.
Nfc.apk NFCservice yes[2]
Looks like could disable NFC service, but NFC options are still active. Safe to delete if your hardware doesn't support NFC.
Android System android no System? 4.2.2
Contacts Storage com.android.providers.contacts no
Contacts sync/save place. When removed contacts disapear aswell the google sync function.
4.2.2
Dictionary Provider com.google.android.inputmethod.latin.dictio
narypack yes
Dictionary provider for
Android Keyboard.
Removable if you dont use it. Used with other keyboards.
4.2.2
Downloads com.android.providers.downloads.ui yes Shortcut to downloads folder. 4.2.2
Face Unlock com.android.facelock yes Provides capability to unlock screen with face recognition. 4.2.2
File Manager com.cyanogenmod.filemanager yes File Manager app. Many switches in Play Store. 1.0.1
GoogleEars.apk com.google.android.ears yes
HoloSpiralWallpaper.apk com.android.wallpaper.holospiral yes Wallpaper
RomManager.apk com.koushikdutta.rommanager yes Rom Manager App
SettingsProvider.apk com.android.providers.settings no Part of the settings sync system.
SpareParts.apk om.android.spare_parts yes Extra 'settings' menu.
Superuser.apk com.noshufou.android.su yes
Remembers 'su' settings. Remove if you dont use Root apps.
