This is a flashable zip to delete all unnecessary stock apps using custom recovery.
You must have TWRP/RWRP installed (Guide to achieve this is HERE).
This zip is usable for both Stock and Custom ROMs.
Benefits :
More system space.
Better battery.
Cleaner app drawer.
List of apps removed :
Asus Service Center
Asus Calculator
Bloatware apps (Babe,Lazada,Shopee)
Facebook
Go2Pay
Google Calender
Google Drive
Google Duo
Google Mail
Google Maps
Google Messeging
Google Movies and TV
Google Music
Google Photos
Google Search
Instagram
Redundant wallpapers
YouTube
To install,
Download attached Debloat script.
Backup Data and everything else necessary.
REMEMBER this is tested on my primary device but the risk is entirely yours if you try this.
I will try to help in case of issues.
If on Android Pie then first mount /system partition in TWRP.
Flash via Recovery (nothing to be cleaned after flash)
Reboot.
If you see any of the above system app in app drawer after flashing this - then it is left due to App updates. You can uninstall them like a regular app and they won't bother you again.
Please create single file with Aroma support so people can decide what they want to uninstall.
Just a request
Aftab_khatri said:
Please create single file with Aroma support so people can decide what they want to uninstall.
Just a request
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Will try to make something along the lines.
Thanks for the suggestion. :good:
hi sir
I am using Debloat_Light
but the message app is missing
how do i install back missing app which is important like message?
(Edit)
I installed back the app from Google Play
Thank you, your post is really helpful
This is indeed great but if you can add aroma support with this then it would be far better ......
piku2008 said:
This is indeed great but if you can add aroma support with this then it would be far better ......
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Trying to implement it :good:
.A.V.i.n.a.S.h. said:
Trying to implement it :good:
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I'm having problem with multi touch, it's annoying when playing games.
And sometimes my phone took so long to charge. I tried using stock adapter, and ugreen with quick charge 3.0. But still doesn't make any difference. So i think it's software related issue.
Can you make a fix for these problem? Like custom kernel so it can charge faster?
MalikFz said:
I'm having problem with multi touch, it's annoying when playing games.
And sometimes my phone took so long to charge. I tried using stock adapter, and ugreen with quick charge 3.0. But still doesn't make any difference. So i think it's software related issue.
Can you make a fix for these problem? Like custom kernel so it can charge faster?
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I can work on with the help of similar fix used in Pixel phones. A magisk based solution but it will be fixed officially with next OTA containing June security patch so not worth the effort.
Wait for OTA it is android bug.
My phone is stuck on Zenfone Logo and I'm on 311. It's stuck there for about 3 min. and that's not normal, I think.
ginoonggalang said:
My phone is stuck on Zenfone Logo and I'm on 311. It's stuck there for about 3 min. and that's not normal, I think.
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What did you flash .. extreme version or light version ?
.A.V.i.n.a.S.h. said:
List of Apps removed by Extreme Version (Debloat_Extreme.zip) :
All Apps from Light version
Google Keyboard (Needless to say .. you will not be able to factory reset after loosing stock keyboard)
Google Calendar Plugin (You will not be able to use Calendar properly)
Google WebView (You will need Google Chrome Dev for WebView)
Google Chrome
FM Radio
Asus Sound Recorder
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Just out of Curosity, why are you calling WebView, Google Mail(GMAIL), Calendar Plugin (and some more) as bloatware ?
D302Thakur said:
Just out of Curosity, why are you calling WebView, Google Mail(GMAIL), Calendar Plugin (and some more) as bloatware ?
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WebView is just an additional app for me .. I use Chrome Dev which can provide me WebView.
I use Google Inbox and user should have an ability to remove this app.
Calendar plugin is just an addon for people who do not use Google Calendar to keep track of shedules.
It's all personal opinion and most of the apps are available in PlayStore so you have the alternate to install the apps as user apps.
.A.V.i.n.a.S.h. said:
Trying to implement it :good:
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Using this mod with your twrp-flashable ROM (318). Excellent work, really great. Will you implement the aroma-options? Also, i tried using the Google wallpapers app, but i don't even see the 'refresh wallpaper daily option'. Any workaround for that?
shahi.anurag.1989 said:
Using this mod with your twrp-flashable ROM (318). Excellent work, really great. Will you implement the aroma-options? Also, i tried using the Google wallpapers app, but i don't even see the 'refresh wallpaper daily option'. Any workaround for that?
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Thank you for appreciation of the work
Trying to find time for implementing Aroma installer.
The wallpaper issue is due to Live Wallpaper Picker being removed from v305 in the device.
You can use THIS MODULE to fix it.
.A.V.i.n.a.S.h. said:
Thank you for appreciation of the work
Trying to find time for implementing Aroma installer.
The wallpaper issue is due to Live Wallpaper Picker being removed from v305 in the device.
You can use THIS MODULE to fix it.
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thank you very much, appreciate your prompt and useful reply
Thanks a lot. Works on 6gb version too. Usual debloater script. Haven't tried extreme.
Somehow unistalling chrome or something from Root Explorer was breaking things in the OS.
AVinaSh_S said:
This is a flashable zip to delete all unnecessary stock apps using custom recovery.
You must have TWRP/RWRP installed (Guide to achieve this is HERE).
There are two versions (Light/Extreme) so select one which is suitable for you.
This zip is usable for both Stock and Custom ROMs.
Benefits :
More system space (with extreme version I reclaimed 25% i.e. 950MB of space in Root Storage[\B]).
Better battery.
Cleaner app drawer.
List of apps removed by Light Version (Debloat_Light.zip) :
Asus Service Center
Asus Calculator
Bloatware apps (Babe,Lazada,Shopee)
Facebook
Go2Pay
Google Calender
Google Drive
Google Duo
Google Mail
Google Maps
Google Messeging
Google Movies and TV
Google Music
Google Photos
Google Search
Instagram
Redundant wallpapers
YouTube
List of Apps removed by Extreme Version (Debloat_Extreme.zip) :
All Apps from Light version
Google Keyboard (Needless to say .. you will not be able to factory reset after loosing stock keyboard)
Google Calendar Plugin (You will not be able to use Calendar properly)
Google WebView (You will need Google Chrome Dev for WebView)
Google Chrome
FM Radio
Asus Sound Recorder
To install,
Download the suitable version from LIGHT or EXTREME.
Backup Data and everything else necessary.
REMEMBER this is tested on my primary device but the risk is entirely yours if you try this.
I will try to help in case of all issues.
Flash via Recovery (nothing to be cleaned after flash)
Reboot.
If you see any of the above system app in app drawer after flashing this - then it is left due to App updates. You can uninstall them like a regular app and they won't bother you again.
NOTE : 6 GB version is NOT tested.
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Thanks Avinash for this.
Just a polite suggestion - Can you add 1. Google talkback & 2. Google TTS in the script?
Found some more bloatware in /system/priv-app
1. Yandex app.
2. Yandex browser.
Wtf. The package name or anything isn't even showing in Titanium Backup!
akshmau5 said:
Found some more bloatware in /system/priv-app
1. Yandex app.
2. Yandex browser.
Wtf. The package name or anything isn't even showing in Titanium Backup!
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Yes, not active I suppose. Maybe something to do with permissions. Even if you delete it, the folder remains although the contents get deleted
Tianhe said:
Yes, not active I suppose. Maybe something to do with permissions. Even if you delete it, the folder remains although the contents get deleted
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I deleted those folders too via twrp file manager.
Also FM, talkback & google tts.
And 2 more bloatware like Ibook and someother starting with "A".
All the above from either /system/app or system/priv-app.
Related
Hi guys,
I have Amlogic S812 streamer Xtreamer Wonder and it's running on 4.4.2 Android.
In the Settings menu there is no possibility (no menu at all) to add another Google account in addition to the one that was created initially. As a result all Google apps such Play Market, Gmail, Drive etc, working with one and only account without ability to switch to another one if needed. It's especially limiting with Paid apps which was bought under different accounts...
I tried to search all over the internet for the similar issue, but surprisingly did not found any ...
All the rest functionality is as usual, I also have root, thanks to the Rooting Guide by C3C076
Any help is very appreciated!
This is how Settings menu looks like :
Unfortunately, this firmware disable this feature.
So, to change google account, you have to use adb tool and remove /data/data/com.android.providers.settings/databases/settings.db file (if box is root) and add another account.
If box isn't root, you have to factory reset this box to add new account
water275 said:
Unfortunately, this firmware disable this feature.
So, to change google account, you have to use adb tool and remove /data/data/com.android.providers.settings/databases/settings.db file (if box is root) and add another account.
If box isn't root, you have to factory reset this box to add new account
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Thanks for your answer water275, but is what you mean is just removing existing and adding a new one, but there still will be only one account ?
I tried to use few different apps which can manage existing accounts and I had there the option to remove account, but not to add. So in order to remove i think i can use this way, instead of adb. But what about to have multiple accounts? Absolutely impossible ?
What is interesting is that those account management apps allowed me to go into sync options for existing accounts. So it looks like the Xtreamer just hiding required functionality (menus) and not completely removed them. I was thinking in direction of xml files which are responsible for menu layouts, but i have not too much knowledge with them...
You can use Gmail. When you slide left panel in, there's an arrow next to your profile name. When you expand it you will see "Manage accounts" menu option.
Alternatively you can use my simple app (attached) I created for this purpose.
C3C076 said:
You can use Gmail. When you slide left panel in, there's an arrow next to your profile name. When you expand it you will see "Manage accounts" menu option.
Alternatively you can use my simple app (attached) I created for this purpose.
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You right :good::good::good:
Gmail not allowing to add account guys. There is no such option. If it could be this way then it would be simple
See attachments from Gmail and from C3C076's app :
Launch my app as a normal one.
C3C076 said:
Launch my app as a normal one.
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Sorry mate, what do you mean ? 2nd and 3rd screenshots is from your app. Where 2nd one is straight after I launch your app and 3rd one if I choose google account and then click on options on the right side.
7eva said:
Sorry mate, what do you mean ? 2nd and 3rd screenshots is from your app. Where 2nd one is straight after I launch your app and 3rd one if I choose google account and then click on options on the right side.
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Sorry, you are right. I got confused because of launching that app on my phone which runs lollipop. It unfortunately behaves differently on KitKat.
I'll try your app on my android stick in car, there is also 4.4.2 just to compare, but as i said earlier even that menu that your app shows is not available from the usual settings menu, so it seems like Xtreamer just hiding these menus for some reasons.
7eva said:
I'll try your app on my android stick in car, there is also 4.4.2 just to compare, but as i said earlier even that menu that your app shows is not available from the usual settings menu, so it seems like Xtreamer just hiding these menus for some reasons.
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Yeah. But the screenshot above is a result of launching app on lollipop. Looks like the same call yields different results on KitKat.
C3C076 said:
Yeah. But the screenshot above is a result of launching app on lollipop. Looks like the same call yields different results on KitKat.
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For some reason on my Android stick in the car your app can't be installed. I have Install and Cancel buttons, but Install not clickable. I'll try similar app from the store later.
Found solution !
The reason is that Xtreamer installed custom Gmail app that is not asking for update and installed as a system app (you can't uninstall it in usual way). This app have no option to add/manage account as I shown on the screenshots above.
Thanks to ROOT i was able to remove that app completely from /system/apps , and installed official Gmail app from the store. In the official app there is full managing functionality for accounts and i was able to add multiple gmails there.
I highly recommend to uninstall pre-installed Drive and Youtube apps too.
In the general settings menu of Android there is still no manage account section, but at least I can get there through Gmail now.
Thanks to everybody for your help !
I'm working on trying to make a custom ROM and I noticed that there is no complete debloat list for the Axon 7 that I could find. Honestly the bloat on this device really isn't that bad, most of the preloaded apps I actually use. Although I am learning about making custom ROMs and debloating is part of that learning, and I figure someone may find this useful. Now this is by now means a complete or thoroughly tested list. It will be it just isn't yet, so in the meantime feel free to make any comments that may help.
Without further adue, the list:
Bookmark Provider
Browser
Dropbox
Galaxy Wallpaper
Handing Paint
Holo Wallpaper
Noise Test
PhaseBeam Wallpaper
Themes (more files in "media/theme/themeinfo")
Touchpal (w/ Chat Pack, Cangjie Pack, Frencha Pack, Pinyin Pack, and Spanishus Pack)
Visualization Wallpapers
WAP Push Manager
Weshare
Google Apps
Calendar Sync
Chrome
Cloud Print
Contacts Sync
Docs
Gmail
Hangouts
Keep
Keyboard (Don't remove this)
Maps
Movies
Photos
Play Music
Sheets
Slides
Talkback
TTS (Don't remove this)
YouTube
ZTE Apps
Alarming
Calculator
Calendar
Calendar Provider
Compass
Dialer (If you remove this you'll only be able to call out with third party dialers)
Email
File Manager
Flashlight
Gallery
Graidenator
Level
Live Wallpapers
Locker
Messaging (mms)
MiFavor Music
MiFavor Video
Noise Field
Photo Editor
Plump Line
Protractor
Recorder
Rewards
Setup Wizard (If this starts crashing though then you need to reinstall the last apps you removed)
Theme Manager
Toolbox
Weather
System Settings
Removing these apps does not remove their option from the system settings. Clicking on them in the settings menu will cause the system app to crash, but otherwise will not cause problems.
Face Lock
Fingerprint
Mi Pop
My Voice (Halo)
Power Save Mode
Press Touch
Screen Effect
Voice Print Service
System Update (ZDM)
Zgesture
Of course the google framework should be removable and I'm trying to remove it but it's giving me a lot of problems. Furthermore it is possible to remove Dolby Atmos, and thanks to lokissmile here's the explanation:
lokissmile said:
The Dolby apk's are in the /system/vendor/app folder
The files in the /system/framework/framework are dolby_ds1.jar and dolby_ds2.jar I keep them in my debloat for compatibly with sound mods that may use them but they should be save to remove if you are removing dolby and not using any mod that might require them.
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There are a lot of ringtones and alarm sounds built in, they can be found at "media/audio". Clock Alert Tone is the really annoying alarm tone that you may want to keep.
Also it is possible to remove the built-in launcher if you replace with your own. I'm not sure how the process would work from within android, but if you're making a ROM there are 3 launcher folders in "system/priv-app" and 2 in "system/app". You will also find a folder "etc/custom_config/app/Launcher" that can be removed.
Another note, the messaging app and dialer can be removed but if you actually plan to use your phone you'll need to have a replacement for those. Personally I prefer to use Signal Private Messenger as my text messaging application.
After removing all apps on the list, replacing the launcher with Nova Launcher, and the messaging app with Signal I was able to reduce the amount of system data by ~1.2GB. There's a lot more I think I can get rid and I know the google framework is a sizable chunk, I'm just having a lot of problems with it.
Thanks to SuperR for a great Kitchen to work in, and thanks to lokissmile who's tennitive list on his HelsAx7.SubMix helped me start this list ( I also copied that first thank you from him too).
I also recall there being pre-installed apps for Dropbox and ZTERewards, but unlike the other apps they can be completely uninstalled from within the OS.
If you're going to remove "Toolbox" you need to remove "Calculator" "Plumb Line" "Protractor" "Level" as well. Those four are not usable if you do not have Toolbox installed.
Kinanizer said:
Of course the google framework should be removable and I did remove it but that seems like something that will need testing. Furthermore I know it is possible to remove Dolby Atmos, but I don't know how yet.
tennitive list on his HelsAx7.SubMix helped me start this list ( I also copied that first thank you from him too).
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The Dolby apk's are in the /system/vendor/app folder
The files in the /system/framework/framework are dolby_ds1.jar and dolby_ds2.jar I keep them in my debloat for compatibly with sound mods that may use them but they should be save to remove if you are removing dolby and not using any mod that might require them.
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xtermmin said:
I also recall there being pre-installed apps for Dropbox and ZTERewards, but unlike the other apps they can be completely uninstalled from within the OS.
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Yes they are installed to /system/.partner-app so they are uninstallable.
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doyou37 said:
If you're going to remove "Toolbox" you need to remove "Calculator" "Plumb Line" "Protractor" "Level" as well. Those four are not usable if you do not have Toolbox installed.
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You can also remove Graidentor (sp have ot check my notes) and Noise Field as part of the tools package.,
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Kinanizer said:
I'm working on trying to make a custom ROM and I noticed that there is no complete debloat list for the Axon 7 that I could find. Honestly the bloat on this device really isn't that bad, most of the preloaded apps I actually use. Although I am learning about making custom ROMs and debloating is part of that learning, and I figure someone may find this useful. Now this is by now means a complete or thoroughly tested list. It will be it just isn't yet, so in the meantime feel free to make any comments that may help.
Thanks to SuperR for a great Kitchen to work in, and thanks to lokissmile who's tennitive list on his HelsAx7.SubMix helped me start this list ( I also copied that first thank you from him too).
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Thanks for supplying this to everyone! I'll compare it to my hand debloated build and get the filenames of anything you missed to update the list.
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If you're going to remove "Toolbox" you need to remove "Calculator" "Plumb Line" "Protractor" "Level" as well. Those four are not usable if you do not have Toolbox installed.
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Thank you for the info I'll update the list. I thought removing toolbox would remove all of that so I didn't even look for the rest.
xtermmin said:
I also recall there being pre-installed apps for Dropbox and ZTERewards, but unlike the other apps they can be completely uninstalled from within the OS.
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Ya like lokissmile said they have their own little folder and I actually removed them but forgot to add them to the list. Thank you for pointing that out.
lokissmile said:
The Dolby apk's are in the /system/vendor/app folder
The files in the /system/framework/framework are dolby_ds1.jar and dolby_ds2.jar I keep them in my debloat for compatibly with sound mods that may use them but they should be save to remove if you are removing dolby and not using any mod that might require them.
You can also remove Graidentor (sp have ot check my notes) and Noise Field as part of the tools package.,
Thanks for supplying this to everyone! I'll compare it to my hand debloated build and get the filenames of anything you missed to update the list.
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I never even looked inside vendor, and thank you for the other parts of the tools package. And If you could provide anything else to help this list that would be awesome.
Thanks for the help everyone!
It would probably be useful to disable some zte services more so than apps. Question is which services are safe for disabling without negative side effects.
Kinanizer said:
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thanks for the list, this will be very handy in future releases
basically anything but com.android.xxx and anything qualcomm related is safe to remove but if someone had a list of all packages on the phone I could skim through it and really tell you how much is removable.
For the google apps ZTE is required by Google to preinstall some of them for access to the Play Store and Google Play Services.
jawz101 said:
basically anything but com.android.xxx and anything qualcomm related is safe to remove but if someone had a list of all packages on the phone I could skim through it and really tell you how much is removable.
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Is there an easy way to print them out for you.
bkores said:
For the google apps ZTE is required by Google to preinstall some of them for access to the Play Store and Google Play Services.
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Uninstalling all apps on my list still allows you to have access to the play store. I do understand that ZTE had to include those apps for playstore certification, and I'm by no means complaining about the bloat. I just want to have a completely debloated ROM to use as a bass.
Kinanizer said:
Is there an easy way to print them out for you.
Uninstalling all apps on my list still allows you to have access to the play store. I do understand that ZTE had to include those apps for playstore certification, and I'm by no means complaining about the bloat. I just want to have a completely debloated ROM to use as a bass.
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Oh my bad. I didn't read the part of you making a debloated ROM, I thought you were asking ZTE to remove the bloat. Sorry
https://f-droid.org/repository/browse/?fdid=com.projectsexception.myapplist.open
Or
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.projectsexception.myapplist
In the settings make sure to uncheck the first box so it'll export the system apps. You can pm to me, I'll take your user apps out of the list (unless you want to) and give "safe to delete", "you might miss it" stuff, do not delete, etc. Most of the Qualcomm stuff it's difficult to discern and really I wouldn't want to get rid of those goodies because they're really to take advantage of the device. I also have a few question marks on some of the zte stuff but I guess you'll see once I can get a list back to you.
Other things that can be removed are sounds of course, but it's a matter of opinion and you sold at least leave one of each sound type. A user can create a folder on their storage drive with names of ringtones, alarms, or notifications and put audio in them and the Android media scanner will pick them up. Just an extra tip.
Also, personally I've simply made a script zip file which deletes stuff instead of making a whole ROM just to do the same thing.
Look for IHO poo remover on here. The links for the download might be broken by now, though.
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If you want to do something even further you could make a Google spreadsheet and let people update it with further info.
Like columns for app name, package name, safe to delete, what it's for, etc.
I'm kind of an Android newbie, but still learning how to do all this stuff. I wanted to clean up / remove some of the junk that came with the phone.
Are these all apps that I could safely freeze/remove with TitaniumBackup?
I'm rooted, unlocked bootloader, with B15 and A2017U.
I use NovaLauncher for my launcher, Inbox for my email, so I don't want to have to keep their version of stuff.
Also there are some other things that came installed on my phone, like CamCard, TouchPal keyboard, or some other random apps I don't need/want.
Anyone have a zip you could flash to debloat stock rom?
If you removed bloatware from your phone tell me do you see any difference in speed and performance of your phone because I am not really sure is it worth trying. Thank you for replyes!!
bartold3ak said:
If you removed bloatware from your phone tell me do you see any difference in speed and performance of your phone because I am not really sure is it worth trying. Thank you for replyes!!
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AllShare FileShare Service
ANT + DUT
ANT Hal Services
ANT Radio Services
Ant+ Plugin Services
Assistant menu
BeaconManager
Briefing
CarmodeStub
ChocoEuKor
Com.sec.android.app.minimode
CoolEuKor
Diagmonagent
Dictionnaire
Drive
Emergencymanagerservice
Emergencyprovider
Galaxy apps
Galaxy apps widget
Gmail
Google +
Hangouts
Health Service
HwModuleTest
Kies Application BnR
Music
OneDrive
OneNote
RoseEUKor
S Beam
S Finder
S Health
S Voice
Samsung Galaxy
Samsung MirrorLink
Samsung push service
Samsung sbrowser
Samsung setupwizard
Samsung snote
Screen Mirroring
and more..
Hi,
Here is my debloat solution.
DEBLOAT_Script_Samsung_A520F_7.0_Nougat_v1
I use it with TWRP recovery.
More speed or performance doesn't matter for me. But I have more space and better battery.
Anyoine maybe got a "save-list" which Bloatware could be deactivated via package disabler pro? I have no root access (KNOX warranty....) so i could only deactivate.
sincotan said:
Hi,
Here is my debloat solution.
DEBLOAT_Script_Samsung_A520F_7.0_Nougat_v1
I use it with TWRP recovery.
More speed or performance doesn't matter for me. But I have more space and better battery.
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For android M or just for android N sir?
fendytrancers89 said:
For android M or just for android N sir?
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It's not tested on M.
sincotan said:
It's not tested on M.
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Your script includes MM AND N
first thing u need is ROOTED DEVICE.
as far as i know, deleting some of system app will not harm your device. i have tested it with my a3.
i deleted all knox app, all samsung stock app which i dont need, unused google things like hangout, google app itself, google search. u can also delete Galaxy Apps, but when you want to update the app which gave you a notification for an update, u cant.
i deleted it, because i dont need it. many, there are so many useless things from samsung, and im done with it.
for a safe step, u can 'of course' delete :
1. daydream
2.screensaver
3.weather
4.video
5.knox
6.secure folder
7.all samsung healthy apps
8.live wallpaper
9.themes
10.my samsung
11.file explorer
and many.
after i rooted my a3, i deleted almost 200mb bloatware. and it (dont know for sure) doesn't give any differences on speed, performance, or battery life. just faster when u open apps section on phone setting
sm-a520w oreo rooted and cautious debloat
Here's my list. Obviously you will have to make up your own mind as to what you want. I am waiting for hades to be fully functional on my lame "w" variant.
I did twrp, magisk and INSTALLED IN RECOVERY the debloater downloaded from magisk. Still running pretty much everything I used to such as email, playstore and phone/messaging and a game.
Installed a terminal emulator to run the module... called... terminal emulator but was told to try termux. Get Termux if you prefer larger text. Not a power user by any means so both work great for me.
I don't think you will want to uninstall much more than 3 or 4 apps at once. I just knocked off families like the knox clan, facebook clowns but for google i knocked them off in pairs so they could watch themselves get eaten. My first successful root involved titanium and I just went nuts and was not rebooting and by about the 20th app my screen did some neat swirly effect and I think I saw the screen throw files at me. Then I got a message that root was removed. Oh well.
Don't be signed into anything that you're uninstalling might be important. If you're on the W variant you'll notice 2 programs not listed with FIDO in the name. Be careful because I got locked out deleting one or two of those and it probably was also a bad idea having a pin on the lockscreen because that was most likely what I damaged. Luckily I easily fixed it in twrp. Just do the obvious ones first if you are new.
You will see two Sim Services if you go to remove it but I only did one. I picked the first one and left the one underneath it. They will be numbered different on your screen unless you do it in the same order as me, which you won't. So, when I did it they were 66 and 67. I chose 66 and did a reboot. Yeah the other one is on the list in the terminal still, but I don't get the icon anymore anywhere so I was rather pleased and just left it like that for now. It is now seen as sim toolkit in your apps in system view. I don't want to even talk about it in case it hears me and puts an icon in the app drawer.
What did I notice? Phone is definitely a little bit quicker. By a little I mean you may not notice if you use animations. RAM is definitely happy with the weight loss and needs a new wardrobe. It sometimes boots up around 2 but will rest around 1.5 if idle. It never did that before and obviously this device is not being sold and used properly with all this crap on it and when you don't take these measures, well there ain't much room for more crap so might as well get an S9 and abuse that sucker until it runs worse than a device years younger. I will add more as I find out what exactly my plans are and more importantly after fully understanding what I am removing. If you want to follow someone's list that somehow has so much removed it doesn't make sense... it's because they have apps to use in place for what they want. If that is appealing just tell me what app you crashed and burned on and when you're sick of 7 or so fixings grab a custom ROM
Keep lock screen security off and sign out/detach yourself from apps as much as possible. You can delete the keyboard with a current working one but I put it back as the message app lost smiley faces
I use Virgin and deleted their useless crap. Some weird rogers stuff I knew was there but a little old for a recent update...?
Encrypted Sim? I hope not. Do Enterprise SIm/Vpn together and power off. Take out your SIM and power on. I just waited until it was done the 30-60 second warm up and put the SIM back in and carried on. If you don't do this you'll want to do it when the phone reboots and chokes and.... just take it out.
Some apps will downgrade and need to be uninstalled (like they should be) in your apps after reboot and others may linger in the debloater. Just do'em again.
Not the order I did but as it was exported and from 1 and 2 menu options
You can uninstall Dictionary NOT User Dictionary. Settings will not function at all. Instant fc. User Dictionary can be disabled though. I am sure it can be done but other apps not listed here like contacts most likely need to go with it.
Facebook
Facebook_App_Manager
App_Widget
Basic_Daydreams
Briefing
Drive
Gmail
My_Account
My_Benefits
Weather
Weather_Stub
YouTube
CarmodeStub
Default_Print_Service
Duo
Photo_Screensavers
Print_Service_Recommendation_Service
Print_Spooler
RogersNHL_August-2016
videotron-usercentre-plus-2.0-16-stub-release-aligned-final
Texture_rogers
Telus_MyAccount_Virtual_PreLoad_Singed_May10
spotify-generic-20160122-signed
Skype
ChocoEUKor
CoolEUKor
Foundation
RoseEUKor
TV
Samsung_MirrorLink_1.1
Game_Optimizing_Service
Netco-Sports_J5-JDM_Stub_Android_2016-01-22
Netco-Sports_J5-JDQ_Stub_Android_2016-01-22
FidoMyAccount_2.4_build_342
MyBell_Mobile_4.1.2
MyRogers_3.7.2
mySASKTEL_stub_app-release_2017_08_22
Google_Calendar_Sync
Google_Contacts_Sync
Google_Play_Movies
Google_Play_Music
Google_Text-to-speech_Engine
Dual_Messenger
Favourite_Contacts
Dictionary
Android_System_WebView
ANT+_Plugins_Service
ANT_+_DUT
ANT_HAL_Service
SysScope
Link_sharing
EasyOneHand
Autofill_with_Samsung_Pass
Bookmark_Provider
Smart_Switch_Agent
Voice_Assistant
Universal_switch
Beaming_Service
HandwritingService
GearManagerStub
Enterprise_Sim_Pin_Service
Enterprise_VPN_Services
Knox_Enrollment_Service
KnoxAttestationAgent
Android_Easter_Egg
BBCAgent
SecurityLogAgent
slocation
SIM_Toolkit (will be listed first. Never tried both)
Facebook_App_Installer
Facebook_Services
Word
Excel
French_Language_Pack
OneDrive
MShopAndroidPhoneApp-8.9.93.0-jackDaniels-release-releasesigned wtf?
PowerPoint
LinkedIn
Galaxy_Essentials_Widget
Game_Launcher
Game_Tools
Finder
Google
Samsung_Health
Health_Service
upday
Secure_Folder
ANT_Radio_Service
Samsung_Pay
Samsung_Galaxy_Friends I have no idea what this is but uninstalled because of its name
Customization_Service
StoryService
Blue_light_filter
Color_adjustment
FaceService not facebook related and I never used any security or accessibility features so at your own risk.
Fingerprint
HwModuleTest
Magnifier
KLMS_Agent
KnoxCore
KnoxVpnPacProcessor
SKMSAgentService
UIBCVirtualSoftkey
SmartFaceService stupid
Samsung_Pass fail
Work_profile_setup
Voice_Service_Framework
Voice_wake-up good night
Voice_service
Find_My_Mobile just don't lose it. if you need this then sure, lose it
Workspace
This is how i did it unrooted easy!
https://www.xda-developers.com/uninstall-carrier-oem-bloatware-without-root-access/
Is there a way to debloat it without a script.. maybe an app like package disabler. I upgrade package disabler but it doesnt work anymore. I use oreo stock no root...
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I just helped my mother disabling an awful lot of bloat. Seems like I lost the battery section in Settings along the way. I still think it's worth it to be rid of the whole CM thing. I made a shortcut to the battery optimization via Tasker and I'm now looking to do the same for background processes.
Edit: It appears I disabled com.samsung.android.sm.devicesecurity by mistake. Now I have everything but the ****ty CM app optimizer and can forget about the shortcuts. Perfect!
Now I only have to figure out why I'm getting "All apps associated with this action have been turned off, blocked or not installed"-popup when booting. If it is home screen related it might have something to do with me removing a default app which used to show up in the farthest left slide of the screen. Never paid any attention to it so I'm pretty clueless as to what it may be.
Does anyone know of any way to block/stop apps such as Facebook from viewing my other installed apps?
With the new Facebook update they've now got tracking of your off Facebook activity. Its in your settings and it's called, Off Facebook Activity.
Don't believe me? Check, it's deffinatelly there now in latest update.
I know can turn it off but them being able to see my other apps and to see what I do on there just annoys me.
Is there any way that I can prevent them from seeing my apps.
Also some things I've googled have ended up getting my email address as got emails about what I searched.
I have ap-ops which don't have option to block it, I have xposed which I don't like to use as it stops other apps from functioning but I might start using it again if it stops this. Also I have magisk installed and rooted via this.
I have a Samsung galaxy S7.
Hope there's a way to do this, any apps or any other way that anyone knows.
Thank you.
Guestme said:
Does anyone know of any way to block/stop apps such as Facebook from viewing my other installed apps?
With the new Facebook update they've now got tracking of your off Facebook activity. Its in your settings and it's called, Off Facebook Activity.
Don't believe me? Check, it's deffinatelly there now in latest update.
I know can turn it off but them being able to see my other apps and to see what I do on there just annoys me.
Is there any way that I can prevent them from seeing my apps.
Also some things I've googled have ended up getting my email address as got emails about what I searched.
I have ap-ops which don't have option to block it, I have xposed which I don't like to use as it stops other apps from functioning but I might start using it again if it stops this. Also I have magisk installed and rooted via this.
I have a Samsung galaxy S7.
Hope there's a way to do this, any apps or any other way that anyone knows.
Thank you.
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Install titanium backup and use it to uninstall Facebook?
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Night_1 said:
Install titanium backup and use it to uninstall Facebook?
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I've uninstalled it for now, didn't need titanium though.
Can use Facebook via a browser instead.
Thanks. Would be good if a way to block even browsers from viewing apps and getting my email address.
@Guestme
You always can try to turn of and/or revoke an user-app's permission. Of course it then may happen that app is no longer properly functioning.
Below are the app permissions available on Android 6.0 and up. The permissions you see on your device may vary by manufacturer.
Body Sensors
Calendar
Camera
Contacts
Location
Microphone
Phone
SMS
Storage
Note: If device is running a version lower than Android 6.0, go to review app permissions for more information about how permissions work on your device.
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@Guestme
You always can try to turn of and/or revoke an user-app's permission. Of course it then may happen that app is no longer properly functioning.
Below are the app permissions available on Android 6.0 and up. The permissions you see on your device may vary by manufacturer.
Body Sensors
Calendar
Camera
Contacts
Location
Microphone
Phone
SMS
Storage
Note: If device is running a version lower than Android 6.0, go to review app permissions for more information about how permissions work on your device.
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I did disable all Facebook permissions but still had my off of Facebook apps information. Who knows if other apps are doing the same thing, I block all unneeded permissions in all my apps and keep them frozen until I need to use them. Thanks for your reply.
Hi y’all
i have been lurking from quite long time here, it happened that I will receive my phone in the following days, and I was wondering if it was debloatable, I could not find any info on the s23 so I am asking here. thaks
Yes everything can be debloated using adb commands, Google universal android debloater gui github (free open source not as fancy) or adb app control (free with paid version that does a lot for your device)
Or Package Installer App
spart0n said:
Yes everything can be debloated using adb commands, Google universal android debloater gui github (free open source not as fancy) or adb app control (free with paid version that does a lot for your device)
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which list should I follow for minimal debloating? But not breaking too much,
it really depends on what you are trying to achieve...you can debloat Facebook and its croony apps, LinkedIn, onedrive, swiftkey, and any garbage google apps that don't interest you...I wouldn't advice removing Samsung wallet, pass, knox, bixby and the keyboard as these are tied very closely to the system and debloating these could break something at the system level...I learnt it the hard way and had to ODIN flash the stock rom.
Ravinala said:
which list should I follow for minimal debloating? But not breaking too much,
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They both have different degrees of how much debloat you want. They both also let you choose which items you want debloated. Universal android debloater gui gives you a description of what each thing is and does while adb app control let's you one click copy the package name to google it to see what the internet says about it
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They both have different degrees of how much debloat you want. They both also let you choose which items you want debloated. Universal android debloater gui gives you a description of what each thing is and does while adb app control let's you one click copy the package name to google it to see what the internet says about it
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Yes this is what i would like, removing facebook, youtube and so on but not limiting my usage.
I hope you can help me
amirage said:
it really depends on what you are trying to achieve...you can debloat Facebook and its croony apps, LinkedIn, onedrive, swiftkey, and any garbage google apps that don't interest you...I wouldn't advice removing Samsung wallet, pass, knox, bixby and the keyboard as these are tied very closely to the system and debloating these could break something at the system level...I learnt it the hard way and had to ODIN flash the stock rom.
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It is enough to do a factory reset, then all apps are back. I removed wallet, pass, bixby, keyboard, knox (kept only android.knox.mpos) and everything works.
Kyrist said:
It is enough to do a factory reset, then all apps are back. I removed wallet, pass, bixby, keyboard, knox (kept only android.knox.mpos) and everything works.
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which list did you use? I am not sure which one to use
Kyrist said:
It is enough to do a factory reset, then all apps are back. I removed wallet, pass, bixby, keyboard, knox (kept only android.knox.mpos) and everything works.
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Yes a factory reset brings them all back. There's no real way to completely remove the apps unless you unlock the bootloader and replace the recovery partition with something like twrp but without unlocking the bootloader you can't lose any apps forever
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Yes a factory reset brings them all back. There's no real way to completely remove the apps unless you unlock the bootloader and replace the recovery partition with something like but without unlocking the bootloader you can't lose any apps forever
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So do you recommend me trying to debloat it or no
Ravinala said:
So do you recommend me trying to debloat it or no
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I always recommend debloating
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I always recommend debloating
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is there any link that you could recommend ? because the one on github has more than 20000 lines is it normal?
Ravinala said:
is there any link that you could recommend ? because the one on github has more than 20000 lines is it normal?
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Universal android debloater gui has a download https://github.com/0x192/universal-android-debloater/releases/tag/0.5.1
Download either one that is an exe they both work on windows
I debloated mine the first day I got it. It had some bloat from T-Mobile and plenty of that Google bloat as well. Removing the Samsung keyboard can be done, you just have to install and set another keyboard to default first. I removed Samsung Messages, Samsung's keyboard, Samsung Pass, and Samsung Pay without any issues.
I remove or disable all the carrier crap that comes on the phone. The Verizon things, the random games, etc. The Samsung stuff I don't or won't use.
Beyond that, I'll disable a few things but otherwise leave things as is. The phones now are so much more powerful and everything optimized so much better, that having a bunch of superfluous apps and processes running really has very little impact.
On my old Droid X or LG G3 for example, I'd load a custom ROM that was basically stripped of everything other than essential processes and Google apps and it made a huge difference. But now, doing the same thing isn't going to make nearly the same kind of impact for most users. The stock experience is already fantastic and there isn't a whole lot of gains to be made by removing stuff.
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which list did you use? I am not sure which one to use
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https://github.com/0x192/universal-android-debloater/blob/main/resources/assets/uad_lists.json
I have uninstalled the ones marked with recommended and advanced.