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Remove bloatware and install Android 4.2 apps on the Galaxy S III with PalaTool

By Daniel Petrov

Published: Jan 14, 2013, 6:57 AM

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Remove bloatware and install Android 4.2 apps on the Galaxy S III with PalaTool

XDA-Devs member shahar2k9 has come up with a wonderful little PalaTool that removes bloatware of your choosing from the Samsung Galaxy S III, and installs Android 4.2 versions of many default apps on the handset.

You need to be rooted, and CWM recovery installed, but after that, it's fairly straightforward - just boot into recovery mode from ROM Manager, and point to the PalaTool zip file.

Here's the full list of what gets removed, and which Android 4.2 apps can be added:

Bloatware Remove:

* Stock Widgets
* Live Wallpapers
* Samsung Hubs
* Samsung Email
* Kies
* SMemo & PaperArtist
* AllShare
* S Cloud
* Yahoo Widgets
* SSuggest
* Flipboard
* Samsung Account
* Samsung Push Service
* Samsung Apps
* Samsung Update
* Other Sammy bloatware - Test apps etc.

Android 4.2 Apps:

* Android 4.2 Camera & Gallery
* Android 4.2 Desk Clock
* Android 4.2 Gmail
* Android 4.2 Wallet
* Android 4.2 Google Ears
* Android 4.2 Genie Widget
* Android 4.2 CyanogenMod File Manager
* Android 4.2 Calendar
* Android 4.2 Keyboard

Nexus 4 UI:

* Nexus 4 Audio
* Nexus 4 BootAnimation
* Nexus 4 Fonts
* Nexus 4 WallPapers

As you can see, the author also throws in Nexus 4 UI elements like fonts and wallpapers, as well as CyanogenMod APN list, and he promises many other mods to be added in the future. Saves time in removing bloatware piece by piece, and installing newest app versions, no doubt.

source: shahar2k9 (XDA-Devs)

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Daniel, a devoted tech writer at PhoneArena from 2010 to 2025, has been engrossed in mobile technology since the Windows Mobile era. His expertise spans mobile hardware, software, and carrier networks, and he's keenly interested in the future of digital health, car connectivity, and 5G. Beyond his professional pursuits, Daniel finds balance in travel, reading, and exploring new tech innovations, while contemplating the ethical and privacy implications of our digital future.