Good list of unneeded apps and services

m698322h

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I just received the S5 and like it very well. I have been searching for a decent list of apps and services that can be safely stopped without stopping the wrong ones. Anything considered bloatware or unneeded would be fine. I am seeing new services starting after the phone did it's updating and I know quite a bit of it is VZ and Samsung related.
 

Ghostwheel

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Here's my stop list so far, with no perceived ill effects:

Amazon
Amazon app suite
Amazon Kindle
Amazon MP3
Appstore
Audible
Flipboard
Google Play Books
Google Play Games
Google Play Movies & TV
Google Play Newsstand
Hangouts
IMDb
Isis Mobile Wallet
Messages
My Magazine
NFL Mobile
Slacker
Swype
VZ Navigator
 

jackiescivic

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I have previously disabled all of those apps as well, with no issues. I've gone as far as disabling the live wallpapers.

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MattE303

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I've also turned off these with no issues:

Accessories
BlurbCheckout
Caller Name ID
Cloud
S Voice
Verizon Support & Protection
Verizon Tones
 

da2zoe

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Thanks for sharing. Always good to deactivate all the VZ bloat! I use Titanium to freeze files that "read" OTA's. Don't want to lose root in case (when) VZ sends out a patch
 
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