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[cynnar]

I read someone was having the same problem and fixed it by unfreezing the yahoo stuff.

That is what rob stunner posted over at xda

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[jimgfitzgerald]

As long as apps are listed under "downloaded" would they be safe to delete even if they were factory installed or installed by 2.3.6?

[ericbee]

I never froze apps before. I just simply removed them and put them back when/if needed. I see TB will do it, but not in the free version. I don't really mind supporting the maker(s) of TB, but is there something that will freeze them for free? If not I will just remove the files.

[snives]

I never froze apps before. I just simply removed them and put them back when/if needed. I see TB will do it, but not in the free version. I don't really mind supporting the maker(s) of TB, but is there something that will freeze them for free? If not I will just remove the files.

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[adamjmtz]

I installed the 2.3.6 update over the weekend and was curious about which apps it was now ok to freeze using Titanium Backup. I read on some other sites that there were stability issues with apps that were frozen on 2.3.5 after the update, so I went ahead and did some freeze testing. So far my razr seems faster and I haven't noticed any problems (it has only been about 12 hours, though). Let me know if you notice any problems with my list, but I just rooted for the first time about 2 nights ago, so I'm pretty new to this stuff myself.

Here's the list of apps I've frozen so far:
amazon kindle 3.2.0.35
backup assistant plus 1.0
backup assistant+ 1.0
backupassistant + Contacts 2.3.6
backup assistant+ media 1.0
cardock 1.0
email 2.3.6
email accounts 0.9
email authenticator 2.3.6
fixedemail authenticator 2.3.6
flickr authenticator 2.3.6
im 3.0.4.6
im presence 2.3.6
inpocket 2.3.6
lastfm authenticator 2.3.6
linkedin authenticator 2.3.6
messaging 2.3.6
mog music 1.0.1
motoprint 2.0.0.93
my music 2.3.6
news 2.3.6
nfl mobile 5.7
orkut authenticator 2.3.6
photobucket authenticator 2.3.6
slacker 3.1.380
slingbox 1.0
social location 6.02
social messaging 2.3.6
social messaging service 2.3.6
social networking 2.3.6
social sharing 2.3.6 **Don't disable if you plan on using "Quick Upload" for photos/videos**
social status 2.3.6
sticky note 2.3.6
twitter authenticator 2.3.6
universal inbox 2.3.6
universal inbox 2.3.6
v cast tones 4.5.13
verizon location agent 0.0.0.62
videosurf 2.0.0
voicemail 1.1 (i use google voice)
vz navigator 7.5.1.54

Just to be clear. I froze these apps, I did not delete them.

[Telescopist]

Maybe this isn't the place to post this question... But before I go and screw things up because of my incompetence, what is the most appropriate way to freeze these applications. I have successfully rooted my MAXX and have installed Root Explorer. I don't like messin' with things I don't know anything about. So when I open up Root Explorer, I am puzzled about how to take the next step. Getting rid of the list provided - or the several lists provided resonates with me. Thanks for the help.

[larrygeary]

What exactly does "freezing" do? Does it change the app name extension? Change permissions? What?

[HOGRIDER]

Good info............

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[N8_:)]

I had same problem with my phone. Yahoo stuff is totally not yahoo it has to do with the system and would make it very hard to dial out. I wish the apps were labeled better.

[kellogg]

I've seen a few posts with this info in it maybe this can find its way to a sticky. But here is a list of apps frozen safely plz add any Ill update my list to keep them all on the op

Amazon Kindle
Android live walpaper
Apps 2.00.97
Backup assistant plus
Backup assistant
Backup assistant+Contacts
Backup assistant Media
Blockbuster
Books
Car Dock
Device Setup
Email
Email Accounts
Email Authenticator
Email engine. (Will not get text notifications.)
Emergency alerts
Facebook auth
Fixed email auth
Flicker Authenticator
Guided Tours
Gotomeating
Help center
Home Screen tips
IM
IM Presence
In Pocket
Lastfm Authenticator
Letsolf
LinkedIn Authenticator
Madden
Magic smoke wall
MotoActv
MotoPrint
Mobile hotspot
Mog music
Motion detector
Myfiles
Music store 2.3.6
My verizon mobile
NFL Mobile
Netflix
News
Orkut auth
Photibucket auth
Picasa Authenticator
Print to retail
Quickoffice
Social location
Social messaging
Socialessaging service
Social networking
Social status
Sound recorder
Swype
Skyrock Authenticator
Slacker
Slingbox
Talk
Task manager
Thumb keyboard
Twitter Authenticator
Verizon location agent
Vcast Tones
Verizon Video
VideoSurf
VZ Navigotor
Yahoo calander
Yahoo contacts
Youtube
Youtube Authenticator

I've seen a few posts with this info in it maybe this can find its way to a sticky. But here is a list of apps frozen safely plz add any Ill update my list to keep them all on the op

Amazon Kindle
Android live walpaper
Apps 2.00.97
Backup assistant plus
Backup assistant
Backup assistant+Contacts
Backup assistant Media
Blockbuster
Books
Car Dock
Device Setup
Email
Email Accounts
Email Authenticator
Email engine. (Will not get text notifications.)
Emergency alerts
Facebook auth
Fixed email auth
Flicker Authenticator
Guided Tours
Gotomeating
Help center
Home Screen tips
IM
IM Presence
In Pocket
Lastfm Authenticator
Letsolf
LinkedIn Authenticator
Madden
Magic smoke wall
MotoActv
MotoPrint
Mobile hotspot
Mog music
Motion detector
Myfiles
Music store 2.3.6
My verizon mobile
NFL Mobile
Netflix
News
Orkut auth
Photibucket auth
Picasa Authenticator
Print to retail
Quickoffice
Social location
Social messaging
Socialessaging service
Social networking
Social status
Sound recorder
Swype
Skyrock Authenticator
Slacker
Slingbox
Talk
Task manager
Thumb keyboard
Twitter Authenticator
Verizon location agent
Vcast Tones
Verizon Video
VideoSurf
VZ Navigotor
Yahoo calander
Yahoo contacts
Youtube
Youtube Authenticator

Sweet can anyone tell me ... going into system and changing them same apks to bak does the same thing?

[cynnar]

Sweet can anyone tell me ... going into system and changing them same apks to bak does the same thing?

I have done that on a few apps. Haven't tried to change it back.

[kl0wn]

Yeah you can change it to bak, then back to apk and they'll work.

But why do it manually when we have free apps that do it for you? Google 'Bloat Freezer' and there you go.

[jheimbouch]

I don't recommend freezing anything Yahoo, especially contacts. It causes my Contact Storage app (just viewing contacts, adding contacts, etc.) to Force close everytime. Once I unfroze them, I no longer had this problem.

[claps1775]

Has anyone made a list that are safe to freeze for the ICS leak? I been having touble. I am not sure what one I froze but play store would not work and my keyboard as well. I have all defrosted. I will make a list this weekend if I get time. The rom is sweet but when I did have my apps frozen, the battery life was even better and also in 4G. I will report back as soon as I know what is safe.

[claps1775]

I just made a thread for the ICS leak apps that can be frozen. Feel free to help me out.
Thank you.

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[sparkie]

So if you freeze a app with whatever program you use is it truly frozen? Like with root explorer you change the apk ext. Other programs you just freeze. Does it work the same either way? I've been using Gemini app manager to freeze apps free in the market. For me to unfreeze a app all I need to do is click don't block that seems faster than changing the apk ext. Also with Gemini you get to see what permissions each app has.

[6gunSimmons]

I know this is pretty old now but I would like to add something. If you are brave enough and if you have a 3rd party launcher, you can freeze homescreen. I remember hearing (back with my droid x and launcher pro forums) that the stock launcher would still be running in the background. Just remember to unfreeze it before uninstalling your third party launcher.

[kjellum]

I successfully rooted my new Razr and I'm struggling to find the bloat using root explorer (Amazon Kindle for example). I can see the bloat with titanium backup but I can't see it with root explorer. Weird. I'm looking in /system/app folder.

I'm running 6.12.181. Root explorer version v2.20.

[Kyle]

Anyone know if you freeze gallery will it erase everything you have saved in it?

[shizumie]

It shouldnt, not just freezing it. However its always a good idea to backup first. You could either back up to sd/pc/ or cwm nano backup.

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