Template:Barebones cm10.1
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CM 10.1 Apps List (WIP)
| <apk name> | <package name> | <label> | Removable | Description | Version |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apollo.apk | com.andrew.apollo | Apollo | yes | Apollo music player. Remove it when switching to another player. | 1.1 |
| ApplicationsProvider.apk | com.android.providers.applications | Search Applications Provider | no[2] | ? | 4.2.2 |
| AriesParts.apk | com.cyanogenmod.settings.device | Advanced settings | yes | 4.2.2 | |
| BackupRestoreConfirmation.apk | com.android.backupconfirm | com.android.backupconfirm | yes | Restores sync'd Google settings. | 4.2.2 |
| BasicDreams.apk | com.android.dreams.basic | Basic Daydreams | yes | Customizable screensaver | 4.2.2 |
| Bluetooth.apk | com.android.bluetooth | Bluetooth Share | yes | Bluetooth app. After removal Bluetooth wont turn on. | 4.2.2 |
| bluetooth | Bluetooth | no | not removable | 4.2.2 | |
| Browser.apk | com.android.browser | 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 |
| Calculator.apk | com.android.calculator2 | Calculator | yes | Calculator app. Remove if you dont use or switching. | v3.1.2 |
| Calendar.apk | com.android.calendar | Calendar | yes | Calendar app. Surely remove if switching or no use. | 4.2.2 |
| CalendarProvider.apk | com.android.providers.calendar | Calendar Storage | 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 | Cell Broadcasts | yes | Cell Broadcast app. "Can be usefull when skiing or mountain hiking, receives cell broadcast allerts" | 4.2.2 |
| CertInstaller.apk | com.android.certinstaller | Certificate Installer | no | (Web?) Certificate Installer. When removed, the WIFI will not be turned on (Automatically turned off). MORE | 4.2.2 |
| CMFileManager.apk | com.cyanogenmod.filemanager | File Manager | yes | File Manager with root | 1.0.1 |
| CMUpdater.apk | com.cyanogenmod.updater | CM Updater | yes | On the run CyanogenMod updater. Lets you skip all .zip installing update to new CM. Delete if you can upgrade through Recovery. | 2.1 |
| CMWallpapers.apk | com.cyanogenmod.CMWallpapers | CM Wallpapers | yes | Cyanogen Mod Wallpapers, includes the "No wallpaper" option | 4.2.2 |
| Contacts.apk | com.android.contacts | Contacts | yes | Contacts app; the Call log, Contacts and Favorites screens. Can be removed when switching(Contacts+ etc.) | 4.2.2 |
| ContactsProvider.apk | com.android.providers.contacts | Contacts Storage | yes[2] | Contacts sync/save place. When removed contacts disappear as well as the google sync function. | 4.2.2 |
| DefaultContainerService.apk | com.android.defcontainer | Package Access Helper | no[2] | ? | 4.2.2 |
| DeskClock.apk | com.android.deskclock | Clock | no[2] | Clock app + Clock widget. | 2.0.3 |
| Development.apk | com.android.development | Dev Tools | yes | Developer apps unlockable. | 1.0 |
| DownloadProvider.apk | com.android.providers.downloads | Download Manager | yes | 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 | com.android.providers.downloads.ui | Downloads | yes[2] | List/manage downloads | 4.2.2 |
| DrmProvider.apk | com.android.providers.drm | DRM Protected Content Storage | yes | Provides DRM functions, needed to access DRM protected media files. | 4.2.2 |
| DSPManager.apk | com.bel.android.dspmanager | DSP Manager | yes | Digital Sound Processing. Built in Equalizer (PERSONAL OPINION: It's very good!) | 2.0 |
| Email2.apk | com.android.email | yes | POP/IMAP email client. Not GMail. Many apps for switch. | 4.1 | |
| Exchange2.apk | com.android.exchange | Exchange Services | yes | Provides sync for Mail app. (Not GMail) | 5.0 |
| com.android.facelock | Face Unlock | yes | Provides capability to unlock screen with face recognition. | 4.2.2 | |
| FM2.apk | yes | For cells that can pick up FM. | |||
| FusedLocation.apk | com.android.location.fused | Fused Location | no | Helps to balance battery consumption when simultaneously using GPS/Network location recognition. In some situations gives system crashes. | 4.2.2 |
| Galaxy4.apk | com.android.galaxy4 | Black Hole | yes | Live wallpaper | 1.0 |
| Gallery2.apk | com.android.gallery3d | Gallery | yes | 3D Photo Gallery. | 1.1.400 |
| HoloSpiralWallpaper.apk | com.android.wallpaper.holospiral | com.android.wallpaper.holospiral | yes | Live Wallpaper. | 4.2.2 |
| HTMLViewer.apk | com.android.htmlviewer | HTML Viewer | yes | Lets you view HTML files on your device. | 4.2.2 |
| InputDevices.apk | com.android.inputdevices | Input Devices | yes[2] | Looks like safe to remove. ?May cause some problems with keyboard settings? | 4.2.2 |
| KeyChain.apk | com.android.keychain | Key Chain | no[2] | Password keeper. | 4.2.2 |
| LatinIME.apk | com.android.inputmethod.latin | Android Keyboard (AOSP) | yes | Stock android keyboard. Safe to remove if replaced with something else for eg. Swype,Swift | 4.2.2 |
| LiveWallpapers.apk | com.android.wallpaper | Android Live Wallpapers | yes | ||
| LiveWallpapersPicker.apk | com.android.wallpaper.livepicker | Live Wallpaper Picker | yes | Android Live Wallpapers Picker. Safe to Remove if you don't use live wallpapers | 4.2.2 |
| LockClock.apk | com.cyanogenmod.lockclock | cLock | yes | cLock widget. Clock with weather. | 2.2.5 |
| MagicSmokeWallpapers.apk | com.android.magicsmoke | Magic Smoke Wallpapers | yes | Wallpaper | |
| MediaProvider.apk | com.android.providers.media | Media Storage | no[2] | Needed to access media files (including ringtones) | 4.2.2 |
| Mms.apk | com.android.mms | Messaging | yes | Safe to remove as long as you have an alternative messaging 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. | ||
| NoiseField.apk | com.android.noisefield | Bubbles | yes | Bubbles live wallpaper | |
| PackageInstaller.apk | com.android.packageinstaller | Package Installer | no[2] | Used to manually install apks (i.e. non-market apks) | 4.2.2 |
| PhaseBeam.apk | com.android.phasebeam | Phase Beam | yes | dev live wallpaper - Remove if you removed dev-tools | |
| Phone.apk | com.android.phone | 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 | 4.2.2 |
| PhotoTable.apk | com.android.dreams.phototable | Photo Screensavers | 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 | Pico TTS | yes | Text to speech. "Looks like Google Maps needs it to run" | 1.0 |
| Provision.apk | com.android.provision | com.android.provision | yes | Runs on first boot. | 4.2.2 |
| QuickSearchBox.apk | com.android.quicksearchbox | Search | yes | Search box widget. Need for search in Phone app. | 4.2.2 |
| RomManager.apk | com.koushikdutta.rommanager | yes | Rom Manager App | ||
| Settings.apk | com.android.settings | Settings | no | devices settings menu | 4.2.2 |
| SettingsProvider.apk | com.android.providers.settings | Settings Storage | no | Part of the settings sync system. | 4.2.2 |
| SetupWizard.apk | com.android.setupwizard | yes[1] | Setup Wizard when you first use your phone. | ||
| SharedStorageBackup.apk | com.android.sharedstoragebackup | com.android.sharedstoragebackup | no[2] | Possibly USB connection menu. | 4.2.2 |
| SoundRecorder.apk | com.android.soundrecorder | Sound Recorder | yes | Sound Recorder app. Many switches in Play Store. | 4.2.2 |
| SystemUI.apk | com.android.systemui | System UI | no[2] | Interface. ?Looks like notification bar mostly? | 4.2.2 |
| TelephonyProvider.apk | com.android.providers.telephony | Phone/Messaging Storage | no | Phone service base. Remove = no calls. | 4.2.2 |
| Term.apk | jackpal.androidterm | Terminal Emulator | yes | Gives access to terminal | 1.0.53 |
| ThemeChooser.apk | com.tmobile.themechooser | Themes | yes | Cyanogenmod theme system. You are left with Default theme. | 0.1 |
| ThemeManager.apk | com.tmobile.thememanager | Themes provider | yes | Cyanogenmod theme system. You are left with Default theme. | 2.0.25 |
| Torch.apk | net.cactii.flash2 | Torch | yes | 4.2.2 | |
| Trebuchet.apk | com.cyanogenmod.trebuchet | Trebuchet | yes | System Launcher. Only remove if you have a second replacement home. | 1.0 |
| UserDictionaryProvider.apk | com.android.providers.userdictionary | User Dictionary | yes | Dictionary for LatinIME(keyboard) / Needed for LatinIME.apk to function | 4.2.2 |
| VideoEditor.apk | com.android.videoeditor | Movie Studio | yes | 1.1 | |
| VisualizationWallpapers.apk | com.android.musicvis | Music Visualization Wallpapers | yes | 4.2.2 | |
| VoiceDialer.apk | com.android.voicedialer | Voice Dialer | yes | Voice Search for Google Search, Google Maps, etc | 4.2.2 |
| VoicePlus.apk | org.cyanogenmod.voiceplus | Voice+ | yes | ? | 1.0 |
| VpnDialogs.apk | com.android.vpndialogs | VpnDialogs | yes | Part of the VPN system. | 4.2.2 |
| WAPPushManager.apk | com.android.smspush | com.android.smspush | yes[2] | Tethering connectivity. Safe to remove if you don't use tethering/access point mode. | 4.2.2 |
| android | Android System | no | System | 4.2.2 | |
| accounts | Accounts | no | not removable | 4.2.2 | |
| appwidgets | Application Widgets | no | not removable | 4.2.2 | |
| data.usage.policy | Data Usage and Policy | no | not removable | 4.2.2 | |
| wallpaper | Wallpaper | no | not removable | 4.2.2 | |
| wifi.access.points | Wifi Access Points | no | not removable | 4.2.2 |
[1] NOTE: These are Google apps & are safe to remove as far as phone stability is concerned. Might break other Google apps if removed.
[2] NOTE:These apps may be removable but I didn't test them (yet). If you want you can do it yourself and fill these blanks.
CM 10.1 Google Apps List (WIP)
| <apk name> | <package name> | <label> | Removable | Description | Version |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| com.google.android.configupdater | ? | 4.2.2 | |||
| GenieWidget.apk | ? | yes | 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.apk | com.google.android.gsf | yes[1] | Provides account / login 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 | ||
| Talk.apk | com.google.android.talk | yes | Google Talk. | ||
| Talkback.apk | |||||
| VoiceSearchStub.apk | com.google.android.googlequicksearchbox | yes | Voice Search for Google Search, Google Maps, etc. Not working without Browser app. | ||
| com.google.android.inputmethod.latin.dictionarypack | Dictionary Provider | yes | Dictionary provider for Android Keyboard. Removable if you dont use it. Used with other keyboards. | 4.2.2 | |
| GoogleEars.apk | com.google.android.ears | yes | |||
| SpareParts.apk | com.android.spare_parts | yes | Extra 'settings' menu. (Usefull!) | ||
| ?Superuser.apk | com.noshufou.android.su | yes | Remembers 'su' settings. Remove if you dont use Root apps. | ||
| ?Tag.apk | com.android.apps.tag | ||||
| ?ChromeBookmarksSyncAdapter.apk | ? | no[2] | ? | ? | |
| ?Stk.apk | ? | no[2] | ? | ? | |
| ?DeviceParts.apk | ? | no[2] | ? | ? |
[1] NOTE: These are Google apps & are safe to remove as far as phone stability is concerned. Might break other Google apps if removed.
[2] NOTE:These apps may be removable but I didn't test them (yet). If you want you can do it yourself and fill these blanks.
