From d7b63e76f3bdda2842e6b71c62b664199be95638 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: w1nst0n Date: Thu, 23 Jan 2020 19:52:25 +0100 Subject: [PATCH] Sony documentation + the default selection update --- lists/Sony.sh | 371 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++--------- 1 file changed, 307 insertions(+), 64 deletions(-) diff --git a/lists/Sony.sh b/lists/Sony.sh index 6defda9..543f03b 100644 --- a/lists/Sony.sh +++ b/lists/Sony.sh @@ -1,80 +1,323 @@ #!/bin/bash -declare -a sony_bloat=( - "com.sony.tvsideview.videoph" - "com.sonyericsson.android.addoncamera.artfilter" - "com.sonyericsson.android.omacp" - "com.sonyericsson.idd.agent" - "com.sonyericsson.mtp" - "com.sonyericsson.mtp.extension.backuprestore" +declare -a sony_bloat=( + # I NEVER HAD A LG DEVICE ON HAND. + # I did some intensive searches on the web to find a list and I try my best to document it. But I need LG users to really improve it. + # I use [MORE INFO NEEDED] tag as a marker. + + "com.sony.tvsideview.videoph" + # Video & TV SideView (replaced by https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sony.tvsideview.phone) + # Lets you use your smartphone or tablet as a TV remote control for the home. + + "com.sonyericsson.android.addoncamera.artfilter" # [MORE INFO NEEDED] + # Sony Creative effect + # Gives options for various photographic toning effects in the Sony camera app. + # I'm not 100% sure for this one. Can someone confirm ? + + "com.sonyericsson.android.omacp" + # omacp = OMA Client Provisioning. It is a protocol specified by the Open Mobile Alliance (OMA). + # It is used by carrier to send "configuration SMS" which can setup network settings (such as APN). + # In my case, it was automatic and I never needed configuration messages. I'm pretty sure that in France this package is useless. + # Maybe it's useful if carriers change their APN... but you still can change it manually, it's not difficult. + # These special "confirguration SMS" can be abused : + # https://www.zdnet.fr/actualites/les-smartphones-samsung-huawei-lg-et-sony-vulnerables-a-des-attaques-par-provisioning-39890045.htm + # https://www.csoonline.com/article/3435729/sms-based-provisioning-messages-enable-advanced-phishing-on-android-phones.html + + "com.sonyericsson.conversations.res.overlay_305" # [MORE INFO NEEDED] + "com.sonyericsson.conversations.res.overlay" + # Used to display a overlay notification (= on top of others app) when you receive a SMS with Sony SMS app ? + + "com.sonyericsson.idd.agent" + # Anonymous Usage Stats + # Used to send "anonymous" information about how you use your Sony Smartphone to Sony servers. + # Nobody knows how these info are anonymized... + + #"com.sonyericsson.mtp" # [MORE INFO NEEDED] + # MTP extension service + # I think it's needed transfert data from you phone to a PC when using the Media Transfert Protocol (MTP). + # Does MTP still works if you delete this package ? + + "com.sonyericsson.mtp.extension.backuprestore" + # Backup/Restore Sony feature. + # It enable you to backup (Contacts, call logs, text messages, calendar, settings, bookmarks & media files) + # NOTE : I don't think this feature can backup your messages or calendars for instance if you don't use the Sony stock app. + # https://support.sonymobile.com/global-en/xperiaz2/userguide/backing-up-and-restoring-content-on-a-device/ + "com.sonyericsson.mtp.extension.update" + # Update service for MTP Extension. + # I don't know what it really does. Update drivers ? + "com.sonyericsson.music" - "com.sonyericsson.startupflagservice" - "com.sonyericsson.textinput.chinese" - "com.sonyericsson.unsupportedheadsetnotifier" - "com.sonyericsson.wappush" - "com.sonyericsson.warrantytime" - "com.sonyericsson.xhs" - "com.sonyericsson.conversations.res.overlay _305" + # Sony music player (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sonyericsson.music) + + "com.sonyericsson.startupflagservice" # [MORE INFO NEEDED] + # Startup Flag Service + # Used during the production of the phone to verify that the touch input works. + # It can be triggered when a specific TA-parameter is not set. This should never be triggered and if it does well it doesn't have any use for you. + # + # TA means Timing Advance and its value correspond to the length of time a signal takes to reach the base station from a mobile phone. + # https://www.telecomhall.net/t/parameter-timing-advance-ta/6390 + + "com.sonyericsson.textinput.chinese" + # Sony chinese keyboard + + "com.sonyericsson.trackid.res.overlay" "com.sonyericsson.trackid.res.overlay_305" + # Overlay for Sony trackid + # Trackid was a mobile music and audio search engine (like Shazam). It has been discontinued by Sony. + # REMINDER : An overlay allows apps to display content on top of other apps. + + "com.sonyericsson.unsupportedheadsetnotifier" + # Given its name, it think it diplays a notification when a insert a headset not compatible with you phone. + + "com.sonyericsson.wappush" + # WAP Push + # Used to display annoying WAP push. + # WAP push is a type of text message that contains a direct link to a particular Web page. + # When a user is sent a WAP-push message, he receives an alert, once clicked, directs him to the Web page via his browser. + # Personally, I don't like this. URLs are now recognized by the SMS instant messaging apps and you just have to click on it. + + "com.sonyericsson.warrantytime" + # Lets you see some info about your warranty and how long it will last. + + "com.sonyericsson.xhs" + # Sony Xperia Lounge (discontinued by Sony on August 2019) + # The Xperia Lounge app was meant to provide loyal fans with various rewards for their Xperia smartphones, + # such as exclusive Xperia Themes and wallpapers, as well as competitions. + + "com.sonymobile.advancedlogging" + # Advanced Logging + # Sends logs to Sony Mobile. These logs contain a wide range of personal information such as unique device IDs, your location, + # details regarding running applications, and events/input leading up to a crash. + # Logging is only active for a short time and automatically disabled once logging has been completed. + # Logs are uploaded when connected to Wi-Fi and automatically deleted when the upload is complete. + + "com.sonymobile.advancedwidget.topcontacts" + # Top Contacts widget + # It will show pictures of your most frequently used contacts right on your home screen. + # REMINDER : Widgets are small applications that you can use directly on the window screen. They also function as shortcuts + + "com.sonymobile.android.addoncamera.soundphoto" + # Sony Sound Photo + # Lets you record a background sound and take a photo at the same time with the Sound Photo app. + + "com.sonymobile.androidapp.cameraaddon.areffect" + # Old package for AR Effect (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sonymobile.androidapp.cameraaddon.areffect) + # Lets you add AR (Augmented Reality) effects to your pictures and videos. + + "com.sonymobile.android.contacts.res.overlay_305" + # Overlay for Sony contacts. + # REMINDER : An overlay allows apps to display content on top of other apps. + + "com.sonymobile.android.externalkeyboardjp" + # Japanese layout for Sony keyboard. + + "com.sonymobile.anondata" + # Anonymous Usage Stats (yes just as com.sonyericsson.idd.agent but it's for other phones) + # Used to send "anonymous" information about how you use your Sony Smartphone to Sony servers. + # Nobody knows how these info are anonymized... + + "com.sonymobile.aptx.notifier" + # Aptx Notifier + # aptX (formerly apt-X) is a family of proprietary audio codec compression algorithms owned by Qualcomm. + # If you don't mind closed source codec, aptX has lower latency and is less of a drain on your battery than default codec (AAC) + # This package is used to display a notification when a device using aptX (bluetooth headphone typically) is connected. + # Its only use is to tell you that you use aptX bluetooth with the connected device. + + "com.sonymobile.assist" + # Xperia Assist (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sonymobile.assist) + # Learns how you use your phone. + + "com.sonymobile.assist.persistent" # [MORE INFO NEEDED] + # Related to Xperia Assist (see just above) but I don't know its purpose. + + "com.sonymobile.cameracommon.wearablebridge" + # Camera Wearable bridge + # Lets you take pictures with your phone by using Sony SmartWatch. + + #"com.sonymobile.cellbroadcast.notification" # [MORE INFO NEEDED] + # Cell information + # Cell broadcast is a method of sending messages to multiple mobile telephone users in a defined area at the same time. + # It is often used for regional emergency alerts. + # I think this package only handles notifications for broadcast cell, not the implementation. + # It seems to me that broadcast SMS use normal notifications so there is chances that this package provide special notification for Sony SMS app ? + + + "com.sonymobile.coverapp2" + # Style Cover + # Themes for lockscreen. + + "com.sonymobile.demoappchecker" + # Demo app checker + # Lets you enter/exit (in) the demonstration mode. + # https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Demo_mode + + "com.sonymobile.deviceconfigtool" # [MORE INFO NEEDED] + # Configuration agent + # Seems to do things related cloud but it's unclear. + # https://knowledge.protektoid.com/apps/com.sonymobile.deviceconfigtool/91e44f1e19b364411776d758ff3b27f703bd4b60c9399c43c124f37d0c30df27 + + "com.sonymobile.dualshockmanager" + # DUALSHOCK + # Provide PlayStation DualShock controller support for Android (Settings > Device connection > Dualshock) + + "com.sonymobile.email" + # Sony Email app + + "com.sonymobile.entrance" + # What's New (discontinued in 2014) + # Provided news from Sony products through extremely annoying automated notifications. + + "com.sonymobile.getmore.client" + # Xperia Tips (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sonymobile.getmore.client) + # Gives you tips for your Xperia device. + + "com.sonymobile.getset" + # Xperia Actions (discontinued) + # Lets you automate some actions (only a few) + # https://support.sonymobile.com/global-en/xperiaxz/userguide/xperia-actions/ + + "com.sonymobile.getset.priv" + # Xperia Actions System + # Same thing as the package above. + + "com.sonymobile.gettoknowit" + # Introduction to Xperia (discontinued) + # Introduces you the features of your phone. + + "com.sonymobile.glovemode" + # Sony Glove mode + # Lets you use your smart phone and touch the screen while wearing regular gloves. + + "com.sonymobile.googleanalyticsproxy" + # Google Analytics Proxy + # Allows you to publicly share your Google Analytics reporting data + # https://developers.google.com/analytics/solutions/google-analytics-super-proxy + + "com.sonymobile.intelligent.backlight" + # Smart backlight control + # Keeps the screen on as long as the device is held in your hand. Once you put down the device, the screen turns off according to your sleep setting. + + "com.sonymobile.intelligent.gesture" + # Smart call handling + # Lets you handle incoming calls without touching the screen. + # https://support.sonymobile.com/global-en/xperiaxz/userguide/smart-call-handling/ + + "com.sonymobile.intelligent.iengine" # [MORE INFO NEEDED] + # According to a sony user it is part of Smart Screen rotation (auto screen rotation based on the gyroscope). + # Seems not reliable. + + "com.sonymobile.intelligent.observer" # [MORE INFO NEEDED] + # IntelligentObserver + # ???? (but intelligent stuff are safe to remove) + + "com.sonymobile.lifelog" + # Lifelog (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sonymobile.lifelog) + # Another activity tracker app. + + "com.sonymobile.moviecreator.rmm" + # Movie Creator (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sonymobile.moviecreator.rmm) + # Automatically creates short movies using your photos and videos. + + "com.sonymobile.mtp.extension.fotaupdate" # [MORE INFO NEEDED] + # fota update service + # FOTA = Firmware Over-The-Air + # FOTA allows manufacturers to remotely install new software updates, features and services. + # Given there is "mtp.extension" in the package name, I think it lets you update your phone via your PC. + # What's weird is that it should be called SEUS then (https://www.mobilefun.co.uk/blog/2008/06/software-updates-sony-ericsson/) + + "com.sonymobile.music.googlelyricsplugin" + # Google lyrics plugin + # Provides lycris from Google in the sony music app + + "com.sonymobile.music.wikipediaplugin" + # Wikipedia plugin for sony music app + + "com.sonymobile.music.youtubekaraokeplugin" + # Youtube karaoke plugin for sony music app + + "com.sonymobile.music.youtubeplugin" + # Youtube plugin for sony music app + + "com.sonymobile.pip" # [MORE INFO NEEDED] + # Sony pip (Picture in Picture) + # Allows videos to shrink down to a small resizable window. + # Only useful bere Android Oreo which provide native support for Pip ? + # https://developer.android.com/guide/topics/ui/picture-in-picture + # https://support.sonymobile.com/global-en/xperiaxz1compact/faq/apps-&-settings/8019307455ff6184015e92f63324005926/ + + "com.sonymobile.pobox" + # Xperia Japanese keyboard + # Does someone know what "popox" means ? + + "com.sonymobile.prediction" # [MORE INFO NEEDED] + # Sony text prediction (for Sony keyboard) + # It's only a supposition. Can someone confirm ? + + "com.sonymobile.retaildemo" + # Retail Demo + # Retail demonstration mode. + # https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Demo_mode + + "com.sonymobile.scan3d" + # Sony 3D Creator (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sonymobile.scan3d) + # Lets you capture your stuff in 3D, from your smartphone, and turn people and objects into high-resolution 3D avatars. + # https://www.sonymobile.com/global-en/apps-services/3d-creator/ + + "com.sonymobile.simlockunlockapp" # [MORE INFO NEEDED] + # Sim Lock + # Provide menu (type *#*#7378423#*#* in dialer) to see if your device is locked to a network carrier + # It need confirmation because it also could be related to SIM network unlock code. + + "com.sonymobile.smartcharger" + # Battery Care + # Detects your charging patterns and estimates the start and end time of your regular charging period. + # The rate of charging is controlled so that your battery reaches 100% just before you disconnect the charger. + # https://support.sonymobile.com/gb/xperiaxz/userguide/battery-and-power-management/ + + "com.sonymobile.support" + # Sony Support (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sonymobile.support) + # Useless support app. + + "com.sonymobile.synchub" # [MORE INFO NEEDED] + # Sony Backup & restore feature to/from Google drive ? + # Can someone confirm ? Does it impact com.sonyericsson.mtp.extension.backuprestore ? + # https://support.sonymobile.com/global-en/xperia10/faq/apps-&-settings/801930747866b72a016b307df3b6007faf/ + "com.sonymobile.themes.sou.cid18.black" "com.sonymobile.themes.sou.cid19.silver" "com.sonymobile.themes.sou.cid20.blue" "com.sonymobile.themes.sou.cid21.pink" + # Sony themes + + "com.sonymobile.xperialounge.services" + # Xperia™ Lounge Pass service (discontinued) + # The Xperia Lounge app was meant to provide loyal fans with various rewards for their Xperia smartphones, + # such as exclusive Xperia Themes and wallpapers, as well as competitions. + # https://www.phonearena.com/news/Sony-Xperia-Lounge-shutting-down_id118252 + + "com.sonymobile.xperiaservices" # [MORE INFO NEEDED] + # Xperia services + # I guess it provides things for Sony apps but I don't know what. + # Safe to remove but it'd be to know what Sony apps work without it. + + "com.sonymobile.xperiatransfermobile" + # Xperia Transfer Mobile (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sonymobile.xperiatransfermobile) + # Helps you move your contacts, messages, photos, and much more from your old Android, iOS or Windows Phone device to your new Xperia from Sony. - "com.sonymobile.advancedlogging" - "com.sonymobile.advancedwidget.topcontacts" - "com.sonymobile.android.addoncamera.soundphoto" - "com.sonymobile.android.contacts.res.overlay_305" - "com.sonymobile.android.externalkeyboardjp" - "com.sonymobile.anondata" - "com.sonymobile.aptx.notifier" - "com.sonymobile.assist" - "com.sonymobile.assist.persistent" - "com.sonymobile.camera" - "com.sonymobile.cameracommon.wearablebridge" - "com.sonymobile.cellbroadcast.notification" - "com.sonymobile.coverapp2" - "com.sonymobile.demoappchecker" - "com.sonymobile.deviceconfigtool" - "com.sonymobile.dualshockmanager" - "com.sonymobile.email" - "com.sonymobile.entrance" - "com.sonymobile.getmore.client" - "com.sonymobile.getset" - "com.sonymobile.getset.priv" - "com.sonymobile.gettoknowit" - "com.sonymobile.glovemode" - "com.sonymobile.googleanalyticsproxy" - "com.sonymobile.intelligent.backlight" - "com.sonymobile.intelligent.gesture" - "com.sonymobile.intelligent.iengine" - "com.sonymobile.intelligent.observer" - "com.sonymobile.lifelog" - "com.sonymobile.moviecreator.rmm" - "com.sonymobile.mtp.extension.fotaupdate" - "com.sonymobile.music.googlelyricsplugin" - "com.sonymobile.music.wikipediaplugin" - "com.sonymobile.music.youtubekaraokeplugin" - "com.sonymobile.music.youtubeplugin" - "com.sonymobile.pip" - "com.sonymobile.pobox" - "com.sonymobile.prediction" - "com.sonymobile.retaildemo" - "com.sonymobile.scan3d" - "com.sonymobile.simlockunlockapp" - "com.sonymobile.smartcharger" - "com.sonymobile.support" - "com.sonymobile.synchub" - "com.sonymobile.xperialounge.services" - "com.sonymobile.xperiaservices" - "com.sonymobile.xperiatransfermobile" "com.sonymobile.xperiaweather" + # Sony weather app (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sonymobile.xperiaweather) + # Note : Not all location are supported. + + ############################## ADVANCED DEBLOAT ############################## - #*** ADVANCED DEBLOAT **** #"com.sonyericsson.album" - #"com.sonyericsson.music" - #"com.sonymobile.email" + # Sony gallery app (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sonyericsson.album) + + #"com.sonymobile.camera" + # Sony camera app + #"com.sonymobile.android.contacts" + # Sony contacts ) \ No newline at end of file