disabling apps on SGSIII

**grunt0300** · 10-09-2012, 06:54 PM

When i had my Vivid, i disabled some of the AT&T bloatware apps, with no ill effects to the phone. Can i do the same with my new SGSIII? It's brand new, and i don't want to screw it up. Thanks for any help.

P.S. I use a MacBook Pro, so rooting is a no go.

**lavrishevo** · 10-09-2012, 09:38 PM

It is no probIem. Just uninstall updates and disable. You can also setup a windows VM to root. Almost all the AT&T bloatware can be disabled. Personally, I have 15 apps disabled.

**Cyber Warrior** · 10-09-2012, 09:41 PM

Yes you can.. being able to disable apps without root is one of the new features that ICS brought along. If you're unsure.. just post which apps and either myself or someone else will give you the thumbs up/down.

**grunt0300** · 10-10-2012, 08:08 AM

Originally Posted by lavrishevo

It is no probIem. Just uninstall updates and disable. You can also setup a windows VM to root. Almost all the AT&T bloatware can be disabled. Personally, I have 15 apps disabled.

I can't root because i use a MacBook Pro.

**lavrishevo** · 10-10-2012, 08:25 AM

I also use a Macbook Pro. I use a virtual machine to root the S3.

**grunt0300** · 10-10-2012, 08:44 AM

Originally Posted by lavrishevo

I also use a Macbook Pro. I use a virtual machine to root the S3.

Could you please explain what a virtual machine is? I've never rooted an Android phone. Thanks.

**KreepyKen** · 10-10-2012, 08:31 PM

Originally Posted by grunt0300

Could you please explain what a virtual machine is? I've never rooted an Android phone. Thanks.

Running Windows in a virtual machine on the Mac (like Parallels, VXWorks, or VirtualBox).

**grunt0300** · 10-11-2012, 07:27 AM

Originally Posted by KreepyKen

Running Windows in a virtual machine on the Mac (like Parallels, VXWorks, or VirtualBox).

O.K. Got it. Thanks.

**grunt0300** · 10-13-2012, 07:47 PM

I've disabled 20 apps on my SGSIII.So far, everything seems o.k., except that my download speed dropped from 19kbs to around 15kbs. Don't know if any of the apps are to blame, but i'd appreciate anyone's intel. Thanks.

Trim TalkBack Talk SNS S Suggest Polaris Viewer 4.0
Media Hub Luminous dots Kies air Helv Neue S Google+ Google Play Music
Google Play Books Flipboard Face Unlock ChatOn AT&T Navigator AT&T Messages
AllShare Play AllShare Controller

**grunt0300** · 10-18-2012, 03:47 PM

Bump

**jsntrenkler** · 10-18-2012, 05:31 PM

Originally Posted by grunt0300

I can't root because i use a MacBook Pro.

I just rooted my GS3 with a macbook pro. PM me and I will link you to the video I used. Took a couple of minutes and did not need any drivers. Was a nice one click root.

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**grunt0300** · 10-18-2012, 07:50 PM

@jsntrenkler: Checked out several videos, hopefully one was the right one, but they all leave out the Google apps, including the Play Store. Still undecided, but thanks for the info.

**geekymcfly** · 10-22-2012, 03:59 PM

Originally Posted by Cyber Warrior

Yes you can.. being able to disable apps without root is one of the new features that ICS brought along. If you're unsure.. just post which apps and either myself or someone else will give you the thumbs up/down.

Is there a list of apps that are safe to disable? Nevermind found a list on google

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