Choose which apps re-download

[can3gxw]

My S5 has a bunch of old, outdated crap, orphaned folders, lost internal storage, etc... plus it's about that time of the year that I want to do a factory restore and just reinstall the apps that I want (others have been installed and removed)

When I do the FDR, and log back in to my phone, Google Play Services will start reinstalling my apps automatically. This is why I love Google. The question is - can I pick and choose what apps re-install on my phone? AFAIK, the only way is to go through the apps first and uninstall those that I don't want, THEN do the FDR and the apps that are left will reinstall on their own.

Thoughts? When you all do your FDR, how do you reinstall your apps?

 

[ironass]

"Spring has sprung,
The birdies have sung"

Time for the Spring clean can3gxw?

Unless you are rooted, the only way I know of, is the one you have suggested and have a thorough clear out of any old apps before re-sync'ing your phone and then doing an FDR+FULL WIPE and starting from scratch again. I never cease to be amazed at the space I gain, each time I do it... and how much better the phone runs.

 

[ironass]

"Spring has sprung,
The birdies have sung"

Time for the Spring clean can3gxw?

Unless you are rooted, the only way I know of, is the one you have suggested and have a thorough clear out of any old apps before re-sync'ing your phone and then doing an FDR+FULL WIPE and starting from scratch again. I never cease to be amazed at the space I gain, each time I do it... and how much better the phone runs.

 

[can3gxw]

Yea... like changing your underwear. Always a good idea to do it at least once a year, whether you think you need to or not. I'll probably just take my own advice and uninstall what I don't want, then wipe it.

 

[ironass]

Yea... like changing your underwear. Always a good idea to do it at least once a year, whether you think you need to or not. I'll probably just take my own advice and uninstall what I don't want, then wipe it.

Throw 'em at the wall every night. When they stick... change 'em!

 

[sushiguy732]

Can3... by any chance do you work for UPS?

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[can3gxw]

Can3... by any chance do you work for UPS

LOL - used to.... apparently so do/did you...