Stock apps that can be removed safely?

[HampTheToker]

Is there a list of stock apps that can be removed safely such as the stock browser as long as you have a suitable replacement already installed? Actually, that's basically the only bloatware stock app I can see that isn't already removed (for obvious reasons, I guess).

Any help or suggestions on the subject would be appreciated.

 

[epidenimus]

I have been playing with this. Assuming that you have suitable replacements, you can remove some stock apps, although doing so may take away from the functionality of the device in some cases. For example, if you remove Browser.apk, you will no longer have the option to add a bookmark/URL shortcut to a home screen if you use Opera or Dolphin.

I have also safely removed extra keyboards and the following from Reborn:
Gallery3D.apk
Gmail.apk
Talk.apk
GoogleQuickSearchBox.apk
MagicSmokeWallpapers.apk
LiveWallpapers.apk
VisualizationWallpapers.apk
LiveWallpapersPicker.apk

I do not suggest messing with contacts related apks.

Again, be sure you have suitable replacements already installed if you remove any of these and still want the functions to work (e.g. an image viewer if you remove Gallery3D.apk). Your mileage may vary depending on the replacement you choose.

 

[carole6m]

I removed the stock browser with no problems. But note that if you remove the stock messaging app you won't be able to use visual voicemail.

 

[gilbequick]

What does the "Talk.apk" do?

 

[epidenimus]

But note that if you remove the stock messaging app you won't be able to use visual voicemail.

Hmmm... I use GO SMS and I have experienced no problems with visual voicemail using Sprint-based ROM's, only with AOSP ROM's such as CM7 where it does not work anyway.

What does the "Talk.apk" do?

This is the Google Talk instant messaging app. Completely useless if you use other chat services and completely unnecessary if you use a different IM client (try Beem or imo).

 

[katrena bowers]

I'm sure that this has already been addressed, but I had to correct a response that was given
to ur question...G-Talk is used for google chat, but is also connected to the market/Google Play Store.

 

[epidenimus]

In what version of Android? This thread is freaking old and I believe my assessment was accurate at the time. A few things have changed since then and with more recent versions.