Running programs and services

dcobb · March 7th, 2012, 04:53 PM

I have programs running in the background that I want to permanently shut off. Out of curiosity, I started “Social Hub” and immediately cancelled it. Now my “running programs” show battery use of over 50% for IMS services. Social Hub is shown as running as well.
I tried shutting these down numerous time, but it does not appear to make any difference even though the “Stop” button was pressed. On reboot, IMS services and Social Hub return to active status every time.
I am perplexed that these activities cannot be stopped permanently, since I have no desire to use any of them. I have also found some sort of “Buddy” app running in the background, I have no idea where that came from.
I’d appreciate any help in shutting these off permanently.

xXchrizhurtyXx · March 8th, 2012, 08:48 PM

well the only way to "stop" those apps/services is to root your phone, and delete or freeze them through titanium backup.
Here is a guide on how to root your phone:
How to Root Galaxy S2! [NEW][Works on All Galaxy S2 Variants] | Galaxy S2 Root

dcobb · March 12th, 2012, 08:15 PM

Thanks, but that's not going to happen. I understand that many wish to root their phone, I do not. While I am technically able to do that, it is not an avenue I wish to take. Just now, looking at settings to see what has been using my battery, I see IMS Services is at 32%. That makes no sense to me since I am not using ANY IMS program. I just thought there should be a way to fix this things, but apparently theres is not.

Bushido_ · December 24th, 2012, 05:27 AM

I had the exact same problem with my Galaxy Note 2. I turned it off, removed the battery, wait a minute, then put it back in and turned on. The IMS problem fixed and disappeared from the active list. I have no further explanation on why or how. I read all the threads and based my actions on how desktop computers behave. I thought it needed to forget what was running by removing the battery, it stopped whatever was lingering and giving it a fresh reboot . Hopeoit works for everyone. I was so close to factory reset and then rooting my phone.

hypeasfruck · December 24th, 2012, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by dcobb

Thanks, but that's not going to happen. I understand that many wish to root their phone, I do not. While I am technically able to do that, it is not an avenue I wish to take. Just now, looking at settings to see what has been using my battery, I see IMS Services is at 32%. That makes no sense to me since I am not using ANY IMS program. I just thought there should be a way to fix this things, but apparently theres is not.

Did you try freezing it in settings > applications > all tab... via the disable button?