Just to share with you guys, might help someone, I've succefully removed with no issue everything except the listed belows apps, using Xiaomi ADB Fastboot Tools:
https://imgur.com/jRpFAoD
I repeat these are the only app STILL INSTALLED on my Mi9t, im running MIUI Global 11.0.2
you can remove file explorer but it will not show the ringtones like it always does. but you can search it in the system, media ringontes with another explorer
mi drop, every google APP EXCEPT Velvet the google app not sure if still cause bootloops in xiaomi.
this in case people don't have root
after root just uninstall with Link2sd or any other app to remove
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.mi.android.globalpersonalassistant
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.xiaomi.mipicks
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.android.browser
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.android.chrome
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.miui.compass
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.google.android.apps.docs
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.google.android.apps.tachyon
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.facebook.katana
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.google.android.videos
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.google.android.music
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.google.android.apps.maps
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.miui.videoplayer
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.miui.player
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.google.android.apps.photos
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.miui.yellowpage
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.google.android.youtube
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.android.stk
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.google.android.inputmethod.latin (after replace keyboard)
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.android.cellbroadcastreceiver
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.android.globalpersonalassistant
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.xiaomi.glgm
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.google.android.tts
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.mipay.wallet.in
What Jctatis says, alternatively you can delete the apps by ADB.
In additional settings open developer options and turn on USB debugging.
Then on your computer type adb devices to see if your computer can connect and adb shell to type commands in your device. Then type the commands Jctatis listed.
Will this affect the software updates later? Just like rooting can cause a phone to stop receiving OTA updates.
tibby87 said:
Will this affect the software updates later? Just like rooting can cause a phone to stop receiving OTA updates.
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Nah.
I'd keep the stock video player if you want to play HDR videos. It's the only app that I found that can play them properly, it can even play UHD bluray rips. VLC doesn't work as well. It's not a bad app.
Also removing yellowpages disables access to your contacts from the phone app. You probably want that. If not you probably want to replace the phone app as well. You can use google phone, it can be found on xda as apk, not play store.
IMO, just remove the obvious apps and don't touch services and other less obvious things that might be tied to something system related. All of it is reversible so just experiment.
HockeyLan said:
I'd keep the stock video player if you want to play HDR videos. It's the only app that I found that can play them properly, it can even play UHD bluray rips. VLC doesn't work as well. It's not a bad app.
Also removing yellowpages disables access to your contacts from the phone app. You probably want that. If not you probably want to replace the phone app as well. You can use google phone, it can be found on xda as apk, not play store.
IMO, just remove the obvious apps and don't touch services and other less obvious things that might be tied to something system related. All of it is reversible so just experiment.
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I can access contacts from the phone app anyway. Thank you about the video player tip, didnt know that!
I can confirm that removing yellow pages doesn't break contacts access from phone app
I debloated quite a few apps without any problems.
The only thing that's missing the "Skip Swipe Screen" option and the ability to change lockscreen wallpaper.
Do you guys know which system app needed for these two operations?
Thanks in advance!
raykewl said:
I debloated quite a few apps without any problems.
The only thing that's missing the "Skip Swipe Screen" option and the ability to change lockscreen wallpaper.
Do you guys know which system app needed for these two operations?
Thanks in advance!
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you can change your lockscreen with the Themes app. Otherwise I believe you need the Mi Wallpaper not uninstalled.
Adding to the already great list!
definitely more bloatware:
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.facebook.services
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.facebook.system
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.facebook.appmanager
not that bloatware but I prefer my f-droid alternatives:
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.xiaomi.midrop
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.miui.calculator
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.miui.weather2
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.miui.notes
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.google.ar.lens
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.android.calendar
I'm down to 228 packages, not great, but at least my drawer isn't cluttered .
malinusss said:
Adding to the already great list!
definitely more bloatware:
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.facebook.services
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.facebook.system
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.facebook.appmanager
not that bloatware but I prefer my f-droid alternatives:
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.xiaomi.midrop
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.miui.calculator
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.miui.weather2
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.miui.notes
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.google.ar.lens
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.android.calendar
I'm down to 228 packages, not great, but at least my drawer isn't cluttered .
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Not great, not terrible.
Jctatis said:
EXCEPT Velvet the google app not sure if still cause bootloops in xiaomi.
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I confirm that removing the velvet apk does not create any problems on MIUI Global 10.3.12
Thanks for a great list!
Sent from my Mi 9T using XDA Labs
Does anyone know which APK is the messaging app and if it's safe to remove? I can see extra SMS but it's not it. Also if you check the app's info it says "com.android.mms" but I don't see it in the list. Judging by the name it doesn't seem to be a MiUI file though.
Thanks!
elbagel said:
Does anyone know which APK is the messaging app and if it's safe to remove? I can see extra SMS but it's not it. Also if you check the app's info it says "com.android.mms" but I don't see it in the list. Judging by the name it doesn't seem to be a MiUI file though.
Thanks!
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I have completly uninstalled the com.android.mms a couple of days ago, and using the google messages app instead. No issues at all.
Edit:
And to answer your question com.android.mms IS the messaging app/sms app, and yes it seems to be safe to remove/replace.
Megabliss said:
I confirm that removing the velvet apk does not create any problems on MIUI Global 10.3.12
Thanks for a great list!
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Thank for the info oh I remember back miui 9 or 8 when trying to do so bootloop mi 3 and Rn4x
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shaon121 said:
I can confirm that removing yellow pages doesn't break contacts access from phone app
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True that I had been removing yellow pages since mi 3, rn4x rn5 rn7 and mi 9t
malinusss said:
I have completly uninstalled the com.android.mms a couple of days ago, and using the google messages app instead. No issues at all.
Edit:
And to answer your question com.android.mms IS the messaging app/sms app, and yes it seems to be safe to remove/replace.
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Thank you for the reply!
How do you remove com.android.mms? I'm using Xiaomi ADB Fastboot Tools and I don't see it in the list of apps that can be removed.
elbagel said:
Thank you for the reply!
How do you remove com.android.mms? I'm using Xiaomi ADB Fastboot Tools and I don't see it in the list of apps that can be removed.
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Huh, which MIUI are you on? On my go MIUI global 10.3.11 it was visible and removable trough adb, no root.
Maybe you just missed it, there are like 200+ packages on a phone like this...
Try:
Code:
pm list packages | grep mms
This is my version https://github.com/ramalhovfc/miui10-debloater
HockeyLan said:
I'd keep the stock video player if you want to play HDR videos. It's the only app that I found that can play them properly, it can even play UHD bluray rips. VLC doesn't work as well. It's not a bad app.
Also removing yellowpages disables access to your contacts from the phone app. You probably want that. If not you probably want to replace the phone app as well. You can use google phone, it can be found on xda as apk, not play store.
IMO, just remove the obvious apps and don't touch services and other less obvious things that might be tied to something system related. All of it is reversible so just experiment.
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What if, I have accidentally debloated the stock video player, is there anyway we can re-install it?
Related
I know there are threads on using ADB to hide/disable unwanted programs or app, but if i'm correct I uninstalled apps rather than hiding them using this command: pm uninstall -k --user 0. followed by whatever app it was. In the apps list in the system menu it shows several apps as uninstalled. Looking at my apps list, I replaced LG contacts with google contacts.....in the list it shows LG contacts as not installed, same with Facebook installer/manager/LG Keyboard/LG mobile switch. All of these apps, I used the above command to get rid of them or replace them. To set this up I went and downloaded team androids windows platform tools and googles usb drivers. I then enabled debugging, authorized my computer, opened up power shell with admin rights and proceeded to remove apps. Oh, I also used package name viewer from the play store to get the name of the app. So is it possible I DID uninstall these apps rather than hiding them?
They will show back up with a factory reset. So technically no.
JWnSC said:
They will show back up with a factory reset. So technically no.
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A factory reset resets the phone to its factory default state... So technically these apps are uninstalled.
Sent from my LG-H931 using Tapatalk
Uninstalled for the specific user.. Basically disabled. If truly uninstalled a factory reset would not bring them back. They are still taking up space in /system/apps, /system/priv-app
JWnSC said:
Uninstalled for the specific user.. Basically disabled. If truly uninstalled a factory reset would not bring them back. They are still taking up space in /system/apps, /system/priv-app
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And as someone mentioned in another thread (maybe you?), it's only affecting the apps in the system partition, not the user partition.
So, without root removing these apps via ADB isn't really saving any space that can be re-used.
Sent from my official open market LG US998 V30+
If you had a model where apps are added after the setup, like the H933, where carrier bloat is pushed as soon as you sign in to the Play Store on the device. With the T-Mobile variant though, the carrier bloat is contained within the system image. You can remove the apps from being installed but they will reinstall with the next update. You will need something to tell you the app names to remove them with ADB. If you have the drivers installed and the correct files. All you have to do is open command prompt in the folder where the ADB files are stored, type "adb shell" and use the "pm uninstall -k --user 0 (app file name)" to remove it from being currently installed. The following two commands I used to remove the Facebook garbage and some other bloat from both of my devices.
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.facebook.system
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.facebook.appmanager
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.lge.ime
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.android.gallery3d
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.google.android.videos
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.google.android.music
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.instagram.android
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.google.android.apps.maps
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.google.android.apps.photos
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.google.android.apps.docs.editors.sheets
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.google.android.apps.docs.editors.slides
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.google.android.apps.docs.editors.docs
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.google.android.youtube
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.google.android.apps.docs
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.nextradioapp.nextradio
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.lge.lifetracker
You must downloaded adb, and install the adb drivers
1. enable developer options and turn on usb debugging
2. open command prompt > type
Code:
adb devices
if the device is detected by the computer then the name will appear, if it is written unauthorized then press allow on the popup on android screen
3. type
Code:
adb shell
4. type the command
Code:
pm uninstall -k --user 0 $packagename
example, this will uninstall google duo
Code:
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.google.android.apps.tachyon
some commands that i've run
Code:
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.google.android.apps.tachyon
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.google.android.apps.photos
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.google.android.videos
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.google.android.music
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.google.android.apps.docs
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.vivo.browser
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.android.bbkmusic
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.vivo.appstore
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.vivo.easyshare
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.iqoo.secure
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.vivo.website
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.vivo.email
application name from top to bottom:
Code:
google duo
google photos
google play movies
google music
google drive
vivo browser
vivo i music
v app store
easyshare
i manager
vivo.com
vivo email
To find out the packagename of the application you can use Package Names Viewer in your android
This is actually not uninstall the apps but just disable from the system and will not prevent you from getting OTA updates
After factory reset that apps will be enabled again
How to enable it back tho?
I accidentally disabled the vivo gallery app.
Can I disable the default keyboard? Or is it going to create problems when entering passwords using secure mode?
yasutakatakumi said:
I accidentally disabled the vivo gallery app.
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you can restore it via install apk or factory reset
AsherGZ said:
Can I disable the default keyboard? Or is it going to create problems when entering passwords using secure mode?
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yes you can, it will not create a problems in secure mode
richardyusan said:
You must downloaded adb, and install the adb drivers
1. enable developer options and turn on usb debugging
2. open command prompt > type
Code:
adb devices
if the device is detected by the computer then the name will appear, if it is written unauthorized then press allow on the popup on android screen
3. type
Code:
adb shell
4. type the command
Code:
pm uninstall -k --user 0 $packagename
example, this will uninstall google duo
Code:
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.google.android.apps.tachyon
some commands that i've run
Code:
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.google.android.apps.tachyon
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.google.android.apps.photos
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.google.android.videos
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.google.android.music
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.google.android.apps.docs
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.vivo.browser
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.android.bbkmusic
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.vivo.appstore
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.vivo.easyshare
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.iqoo.secure
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.vivo.website
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.vivo.email
application name from top to bottom:
Code:
google duo
google photos
google play movies
google music
google drive
vivo browser
vivo i music
v app store
easyshare
i manager
vivo.com
vivo email
To find out the packagename of the application you can use Package Names Viewer in your android
This is actually not uninstall the apps but just disable from the system and will not prevent you from getting OTA updates
After factory reset that apps will be enabled again
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Do you have a tutorial vieo, I'm afraid there will be an error
Any news or ideas how to root the Vivo v9??
Russel Got stucked said:
Any news or ideas how to root the Vivo v9??
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forget about it, other phones from vivo even not able to root after 1 year since it's release
****! Made the worst decision buying this phone. Now how the hell do i get rid of it, so frustrated
AsherGZ said:
Can I disable the default keyboard? Or is it going to create problems when entering passwords using secure mode?
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For that you dont need to try out "adb " commands.
Just download Gboard from playstore. After that Go into
Settings > Language and Input > "Enable" Gboard.
Choose Input method> Gboard - multilingual Typing
Go to "More" under settings> applications > Default app settings > Input method > Gboard
If you like to use "CTRL" "ALT" "Shift" etc type of keyboard, then you can download "Hackers Keyboard" or any other keyboard of your choosing.
I have disabled few apps by this process.
I had disabled vivo store app through this process but now I want to re enable it but I am not able to get it back kindly provide me the latest APK of vivo store or any other process to get it back?
atul0000 said:
I had disabled vivo store app ...
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I know it might be too late, but better late than never
why uninstalling bloatware hasn't boosted my phone's performance?
thought that uninstalling bloat ware might boost my phone's performance so i ended up uninstalling every app that i dont use ( including creepy wisdom engine and touchpal, replaced with gboard) there's even no RAM consumption in the background . but phone still sucks .......
AsherGZ said:
Can I disable the default keyboard? Or is it going to create problems when entering passwords using secure mode?
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Yap u can... but batter beware... if some how 3rd party keyboads cresh or stop working then u have to hard reset device so .. this before step..
Hoe to root vivo v9
Thanks, Links for ADB download?
Hi,
Thanks richard yusan for a detailed guide. Am totally new to the Vivo forum. Could you please indicate where to download a good copy of adb drivers for the Vivo from.
Although doing my research I came across this post in another forum https://www.cyanogenmods.org/how-to-install-twrp-and-root-the-vivo-z1-pro/ but didn't want to try it on without knowledge of the systems first.
Additionally, I realised much of the terms used in the Funtouch OS are different, and one wrong choice in the middle of the path somewhere has the potential to leave you stuck (If it doesn't brick the phone).
For example, instead of what the forum lists as
Settings>>System>>About Phone>>Tap on Build Number 7 times. Now you need to go back to Settings>>Advanced Settings>>Developer Options>>enable USB Debugging.
What I could get was the following
Settings>>More Settings>>About Phone>>Tap on Software Version 7 times. Now you need to go back to Settings>>More Settings>>Developer Options>>enable USB Debugging AND ALSO Developer Options
Maybe this is all very intuitive, but like I said, for a Noobie like me, even this is a steep climb in knowledge
richardyusan said:
You must downloaded adb, and install the adb drivers
1. enable developer options and turn on usb debugging
2. open command prompt > type
Code:
adb devices
if the device is detected by the computer then the name will appear, if it is written unauthorized then press allow on the popup on android screen
3. type
Code:
adb shell
4. type the command
Code:
pm uninstall -k --user 0 $packagename
example, this will uninstall google duo
Code:
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.google.android.apps.tachyon
some commands that i've run
Code:
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.google.android.apps.tachyon
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.google.android.apps.photos
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.google.android.videos
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.google.android.music
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.google.android.apps.docs
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.vivo.browser
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.android.bbkmusic
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.vivo.appstore
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.vivo.easyshare
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.iqoo.secure
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.vivo.website
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.vivo.email
application name from top to bottom:
Code:
google duo
google photos
google play movies
google music
google drive
vivo browser
vivo i music
v app store
easyshare
i manager
vivo.com
vivo email
To find out the packagename of the application you can use Package Names Viewer in your android
This is actually not uninstall the apps but just disable from the system and will not prevent you from getting OTA updates
After factory reset that apps will be enabled again
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On iQOO phones there's another important app you need to disable to get notifications:
- com.vivo.appfilter
it's a complement of iManager (aka com.iqoo.secure)
Sir list of devices no detected inspite of enabled developer option and usb debugging .
Please help me via email immediately I will wait for your help sir.
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bayron_olaff said:
On iQOO phones there's another important app you need to disable to get notifications:
- com.vivo.appfilter
it's a complement of iManager (aka com.iqoo.secure)
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Did you run into any bugs after uninstalling this?
device not found on vivo y12
what went wrong ?
tonyjaimy said:
device not found on vivo y12
what went wrong ?
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That maybe because of missing device drivers.
Hy all,
As many users asked me what bloatware i removed from my phone and at @Andrei Morar special request , I decided to create a thread with all the packages and their relative details about how each package listed here works on EMUI system for helping all of you who want to safely slim down the number of not used apps which are running in background alongside with some services preinstalled on phone that are not usable, for me and maybe for some others. I leave it to you to take the final choice about what to do with a package, remove it or not, and if you have other packages that you think it’s worthy to keep or remove, please comment bellow and i’ll add or remove that package.
Remember that those applications truly aren’t being fully uninstalled from the device, they are just being uninstalled for the current user (user 0 is the default / main user of the phone). That’s why, if you omit the “–user 0” and “-k” part of the uninstall command, the command won’t work. These two flags respectively specify that the system app will only be uninstalled for the current user (and not all users, which is something that requires root access) and that the cache / data of the system application will be preserved (which can’t be removed without root access). Therefore, even if you “uninstall” a system application using this method, you can still receive official OTA updates from your carrier or OEM.
If something does go wrong, you can always perform a factory reset to bring things back to the way they were. However, there’s an even easier way to bring back an app you uninstalled as this : open cmd-here.exe from C:\Program Files (x86)\Minimal ADB and Fastboot and enter the following commands: adb shell cmd package install-existing <name of package you wish to reinstall>.
IF you want to remove ads and you have no root or don't wan't to block your VPN or use Blokada, you can use my trick, it works on both WI-FI and mobile networks, as good as Adaway is doing :
Just set: Settings > Wi-Fi & Internet > Private DNS > dns.adguard.com and you are good without any additional app.
Here is the quick & easy guide for all:
1. Download latest Minimal ADB and Fastboot from here - thanks go to @shimp208 for providing this great tool - https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2317790
2. Enable USB debugging from developer options:
- Step 1: go to Settings
- Step 2: find and open "System" option
- Step 3: select "About phone"
- Step 4: tap "Build number" at least seven times and you will see a prompt with “You are now a Developer “. Then go to developer options and enable USB debugging (it's a MUST DO)
3. Connect your phone to your computer and press YES if it asks you to trust the PC
4. Launch cmd-here.exe from C:\Program Files (x86)\Minimal ADB and Fastboot and enter the following commands followed by Enter:
- adb devices (make sure your device appears in the list)
- adb shell
- pm uninstall -k --user 0 + the app you want to remove from the list below
- for restarting the device after succesfully removed unwanted package, type reboot and hit Enter, then your device will restart and remove the package from user.
For example:
This command will delete Huawei Mobile Services (including Huawei ID) app:
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.huawei.hwid
My list of removable packages & explanations :
com.google.android.googlequicksearchbox - Google Assistant
com.google.android.apps.books - Google Books
com.google.android.apps.docs.editors.docs – Google Docs
com.google.android.apps.docs.editors.sheets – Google Sheets
com.google.android.apps.docs.editors.slides – Google Slides
com.google.android.apps.cloudprint - Cloud print
com.google.android.apps.docs - Google Drive
com.google.android.apps.mapps - Google Maps app
com.google.android.apps.photos - Google Photos
com.google.android.apps.tachyon - Google Duo
com.google.android.apps.magazines – Google News
com.google.android.feedback – Google Feedback
com.google.android.keep – Google Keep (Notes and Lists)
com.google.android.marvin.talkback – Android Accessibility Suite
com.google.android.music – Google Music
com.google.android.play.games - Google Play Games app
com.google.android.projection.gearhead - Android Auto
com.google.android.talk - Hangouts
com.google.android.videos – Google Play Movies
com.google.android.youtube – Youtube (i use YTB Vanced)
com.google.android.apps.youtube.music - YouTube Musi
com.google.android.googlequicksearchbox - Google Search
com.amazon.appmanager – Amazon app
com.amazon.mShop.android.shopping – Amazon app related
com.booking – Booking app
com.android.email - Stock Huawei Email ( i use Outlook)
com.android.bookmarkprovider – Preseted bookmarks for Chrome
com.android.chrome – Chrome browser (i use Brave Browser)
com.android.hwmirror – Mirror app
com.android.partnerbrowsercustomizations.tmobile – Browser settings T-mobile
com.android.providers.partnerbookmarks – OEM preseted bookmarks for Chrome
com.android.partnerbrowsercustomizations – SIM preseted bookmarks for Chrome
com.android.storagemanager - Is the interface to the systems storage service (i use file explorer)
com.android.stk - SIM Application Toolkit (never used it)
com.baidu.input_huawei - Huawei chinese stock input keyboard
com.huawei.appmarket - Huawei Market app (if you don’t plan to update any Huawei app)
com.huawei.phoneservice - HiCare app
com.huawei.hwid - Huawei Mobile Services (including Huawei ID) app
com.huawei.android.chr - HwChrService
com.huawei.android.hwpay - HuaweiI HiPayment
com.huawei.android.remotecontroller – Remote control
com.huawei.android.tips – Huawei Tips
com.huawei.browser – Huawei Browser
com.huawei.compass – Huawei Compass
com.huawei.contactscamcard – Huawei scan business card
com.huawei.health - Huawei Health app
com.huawei.hwapplet - Huawei system Services
com.huawei.hifolder - Huawei AppAdvisor
com.huawei.KoBackup - Huawei Backup
com.huawei.parentcontrol – Parental controls
com.huawei.search - HiSearch
com.huawei.tips – Huawei Tips
com.huawei.vassistant – Huawei Voice Assistant (i preffer Google)
com.huawei.wallet – Huawei Wallet
com.huawei.himovie.overseas – Huawei movie app (i use VLC)
com.android.soundrecorder – Sound Recorder
com.ironsource.appcloud.oobe.huawei - Download Essential Apps
com.facebook.appmanager - Facebook
com.facebook.system - Facebook
com.facebook.katana - Facebook
com.facebook.services - Facebook
com.hicloud.android.clone – Clone device
com.microsoft.translator – Microsoft Translator
com.swiftkey.swiftkeyconfigurator - SwiftKey factory settings
com.touchtype.swiftkey - SwiftKey Keyboard (i use Gboard)
com.example.android.notepad - Notepad app
com.orange.update - ORANGE APP
com.android.mediacenter - Huawei Stock Music App
com.huawei.appmarket - Huawei Stock Gallery App
com.huawei.android.launcher - removes Huawei launcher app and it seems to disable recent apps (thanks @markvd90 & @KKYASIR for headsup). JUST don’t remove if you don’t have a custom launcher installed allready and you use Recent Apps
settings put secure ui_night_mode 2 - enable system-wide dark mode
settings put secure ui_night_mode 1 – disable system-wide dark mode
And here you have all the apps above with commands to remove through ADB:
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.google.android.googlequicksearchbox
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.google.android.apps.books
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.google.android.apps.docs.editors.docs
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.google.android.apps.docs.editors.sheets
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.google.android.apps.docs.editors.slides
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.google.android.apps.cloudprint
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.google.android.apps.docs
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.google.android.apps.mapps
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.google.android.apps.photos
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.google.android.apps.tachyon
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.google.android.apps.magazines
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.google.android.feedback
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.google.android.keep
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.google.android.marvin.talkback
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.google.android.music
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.google.android.play.games
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.google.android.projection.gearhead
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.google.android.talk
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.google.android.videos
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.google.android.youtube
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.google.android.apps.youtube.music
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.google.android.googlequicksearchbox
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.amazon.appmanager
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.amazon.mShop.android.shopping
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.booking
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.android.email
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.android.bookmarkprovider
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.android.chrome
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.android.hwmirror
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.android.partnerbrowsercustomizations.tmobile
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.android.providers.partnerbookmarks
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.android.partnerbrowsercustomizations
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.android.storagemanager
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.android.stk
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.baidu.input_huawei
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.huawei.appmarket
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.huawei.phoneservice
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.huawei.hwid
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.huawei.android.chr
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.huawei.android.hwpay
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.huawei.android.remotecontroller
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.huawei.android.tips
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.huawei.browser
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.huawei.compass
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.huawei.contactscamcard
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.huawei.health
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.huawei.hwapplet
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.huawei.hifolder
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.huawei.KoBackup
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.huawei.parentcontrol
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.huawei.search
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.huawei.tips
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.huawei.vassistant
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.huawei.wallet
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.huawei.himovie.overseas
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.android.soundrecorder
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.ironsource.appcloud.oobe.huawei
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.facebook.appmanager
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.facebook.system
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.facebook.katana
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.facebook.services
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.hicloud.android.clone
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.microsoft.translator
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.swiftkey.swiftkeyconfigurator
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.touchtype.swiftkey
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.example.android.notepad
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.orange.update
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.android.mediacenter
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.huawei.appmarket
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.huawei.android.launcher
settings put secure ui_night_mode 2
settings put secure ui_night_mode 1
reboot
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SilviuO said:
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Thank you so much for this little piece of gold of a guide!
I will do this after receiving the stable build of Emui 10. Hopefully this happens in 2019
One quick question: after removing any of the preinstalled apps do they automatically get reinstalled after the first security update? What about major updates like Emui 11?
Andrei Morar said:
Thank you so much for this little piece of gold of a guide!
I will do this after receiving the stable build of Emui 10. Hopefully this happens in 2019
One quick question: after removing any of the preinstalled apps do they automatically get reinstalled after the first security update? What about major updates like Emui 11?
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NO, they will get back after factory reset or if you manually reinstall any of it
SilviuO said:
NO, they will get back after factory reset or if you manually reinstall any of it
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How much of an impact on your phone's battery life and performance does removing all the apps in your removal list has? I'm interested to know that if I remove all the preinstalled apps I will get a noticeable improvement in battery life.
Andrei Morar said:
How much of an impact on your phone's battery life and performance does removing all the apps in your removal list has? I'm interested to know that if I remove all the preinstalled apps I will get a noticeable improvement in battery life.
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I don't know for sure, because i've done this removal every single phone i had right of the box, just after set up . But you will have for sure better battery life because some of those apps can't be set on battery settings (ex. Chrome can't be stopped been used on background and some other apps) to stop using battery in backgroung or start once you restart your device. BUT be aware what you remove, make sure to check if you use any of them before removal.
For YouTube i recommend Youtube vanced (no ads and black interface) and for Messenger and Facebook (both without ads or any other unusefull stuffs) i recommend those apps from here
SilviuO said:
I don't know for sure, because i've done this removal every single phone i had right of the box, just after set up . But you will have for sure better battery life because some of those apps can't be set on battery settings (ex. Chrome can't be stopped been used on background and some other apps) to stop using battery in backgroung or start once you restart your device. BUT be aware what you remove, make sure to check if you use any of them before removal.
For YouTube i recommend Youtube vanced (no ads and black interface) and for Messenger and Facebook (both without ads or any other unusefull stuffs) i recommend those apps from here
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Already use Youtube vanced. How are the modded Facebook and Messenger apps? Are they lacking any features/options of the official versions? Do they have an OK design?
Andrei Morar said:
Already use Youtube vanced. How are the modded Facebook and Messenger apps? Are they lacking any features/options of the official versions? Do they have an OK design?
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They are the same, because they are the official ones, just mooded. You can see what is different reading from here List of mods (latest version):.
If you wanna try them, here are the links for latest:
Facebook app - https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=4349826312261622761
Facebook Messenger app - https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=4349826312261642082
SilviuO said:
They are the same, because they are the official ones, just mooded. You can see what is different reading from here List of mods (latest version):.
If you wanna try them, here are the links for latest:
Facebook app - https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=4349826312261622761
Facebook Messenger app - https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=4349826312261642082
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Big, big thank you! I was really looking forward to a Fb and Messenger variant without ads.
Andrei Morar said:
Big, big thank you! I was really looking forward to a Fb and Messenger variant without ads.
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As usual , glad i could help you and some others, maybe
SilviuO said:
As usual , glad i could help you and some others, maybe
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One last question: Will these get replaced by the standard PlayStore versions after an update or they remain as they are now?
Andrei Morar said:
One last question: Will these get replaced by the standard PlayStore versions after an update or they remain as they are now?
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No, they are separatley signed apk's and in my case (i'm sure yours and others) don't receive PlayStore notifications to update or any other. PlayStore confirms they are installed and give you option to Uninstall just like in my bellow SS. They don't appear on your installed app list from PlayStore
SilviuO said:
No, they are separatley signed apk's and in my case (i'm sure yours and others) don't receive PlayStore notifications to update or any other. PlayStore confirms they are installed and give you option to Uninstall just like in my bellow SS. They don't appear on your installed app list from PlayStore
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Just perfect!
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Just perfect!
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Anyway, keep an eye on that thread, evilwombat updates frequently those apps
I used your list, but for some reason my recent apps stopped working. Did you experience anything like this? I'm on EMUI10 if that matters
markvd90 said:
I used your list, but for some reason my recent apps stopped working. Did you experience anything like this? I'm on EMUI10 if that matters
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Hi m8, it's strange, i don't have an issue with recent apps. Still shows up when slide my finger upwards starting from the bottom of my screen and tested with on screen keys too...
SilviuO said:
Hi m8, it's strange, i don't have an issue with recent apps. Still shows up when slide my finger upwards starting from the bottom of my screen and tested with on screen keys too...
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You also on EMUI 10?
I think it's because the launcher got disabled.
markvd90 said:
You also on EMUI 10?
I think it's because the launcher got disabled.
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Yes, i'm on EMUI 10, BUT i have Huawei launcher installed and using. So it seems that uninstalling Huawei launcher also disable recent apps on Huawei. I will post this info in OP. Try reinstalling it through ADB, on EMUI 9.1 worked reinstalling some apps or search it on Huawei apps app if you didn't removed it using ADB.
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Yes, i'm on EMUI 10, BUT i have Huawei launcher installed and using. So it seems that uninstalling Huawei launcher also disable recent apps on Huawei. I will post this info in OP. Try reinstalling it through ADB, on EMUI 9.1 worked reinstalling some apps or search it on Huawei apps app if you didn't removed it using ADB.
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Yeah, just did a factory reset.
Can I ask why you use uninstall instead of pm disable?
Is the uninstall more effective?
markvd90 said:
Yeah, just did a factory reset.
Can I ask why you use uninstall instead of pm disable?
Is the uninstall more effective?
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uninstall also frees up the space used by apps and also it makes sure it won't get auto re-enabled by system. And one more thing, If i just disable them i observed that they are still consuming RAM (according to Developer Options >> Memory).
The update from MIUI 11.0.9 to 11.0.10 has changed some pre-installed apps. I have uninstalled more apps now including their unnecessary settings.
Please pay attention: This time I have not uninstalled com.miui.gallery, as somebody warned me that it leads to a bootloop. But I havent experienced it in 11.0.9. In this version 11.0.10 I am more cautious and I let the gallery app untouched. Nevermind, I dont neet the MI Gallery, because I prefer the open source Simple Mobile Tools from Fdroid or PlayStore: www.simplemobiletools.com I recommend the open source Lawnchair2 from PlayStore as alternative launcher. There you can hide MI Gallery app.
My device has no root, no custom ROM, just the original MIUI global. The Xiaomi App-Updater works. So I suppose OTA to MIUI12 will work too!
The debloating leaves you with a very clean phone at least you have only a handful apps installed on your MIUI homescreen. A good start!
My "old" list for MIUI 11.0.9. is here.
I also recommend: Xiaomi ADB/Fastboot Tools by Szaki, a simple tool for managing Xiaomi devices on desktop using ADB and Fastboot. There you find many of the debloated apps, that I have noted in my debloating list, although my list digs deeper in some areas.
If you are interest in the meaning of an app, simply search for it in a search engine of your choice e.g. startpage, duckduckgo, qwant etc.
Debloating list:
Code:
ANDROID / GOOGLE
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pm uninstall --user 0 com.android.chrome
pm uninstall --user 0 com.android.deskclock
pm uninstall --user 0 com.android.providers.downloads.ui
pm uninstall --user 0 com.android.providers.partnerbookmarks
pm uninstall --user 0 com.android.soundrecorder
pm uninstall --user 0 com.google.android.apps.googleassistant
pm uninstall --user 0 com.google.android.apps.maps
pm uninstall --user 0 com.google.android.apps.subscriptions.red
pm uninstall --user 0 com.google.android.apps.walletnfcrel
pm uninstall --user 0 com.google.android.apps.wellbeing
pm uninstall --user 0 com.google.android.calendar
pm uninstall --user 0 com.google.android.contacts
pm uninstall --user 0 com.google.android.feedback
pm uninstall --user 0 com.google.android.gm
pm uninstall --user 0 com.google.android.googlequicksearchbox
pm uninstall --user 0 com.google.android.marvin.talkback
pm uninstall --user 0 com.google.android.projection.gearhead
pm uninstall --user 0 com.google.android.youtube
pm uninstall --user 0 com.google.ar.core
pm uninstall --user 0 com.google.ar.lens
MIUI / XIAOMI
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pm uninstall --user 0 com.duokan.phone.remotecontroller
pm uninstall --user 0 com.duokan.phone.remotecontroller.peel.plugin
pm uninstall --user 0 com.mi.android.globalFileexplorer
pm uninstall --user 0 com.mi.android.globalminusscreen
pm uninstall --user 0 com.micredit.in
pm uninstall --user 0 com.milink.service
pm uninstall --user 0 com.mipay.wallet.id
pm uninstall --user 0 com.mipay.wallet.in
pm uninstall --user 0 com.miui.analytics
pm uninstall --user 0 com.miui.android.fashiongallery
pm uninstall --user 0 com.miui.backup
pm uninstall --user 0 com.miui.bugreport
pm uninstall --user 0 com.miui.calculator
pm uninstall --user 0 com.miui.cleanmaster
pm uninstall --user 0 com.miui.cloudbackup
pm uninstall --user 0 com.miui.cloudservice
pm uninstall --user 0 com.miui.cloudservice.sysbase
pm uninstall --user 0 com.miui.compass
pm uninstall --user 0 com.miui.daemon
pm uninstall --user 0 com.miui.fm
pm uninstall --user 0 com.miui.fmservice
pm uninstall --user 0 com.miui.freeform
pm uninstall --user 0 com.miui.huanji
pm uninstall --user 0 com.miui.hybrid
pm uninstall --user 0 com.miui.hybrid.accessory
pm uninstall --user 0 com.miui.micloudsync
pm uninstall --user 0 com.miui.miservice
pm uninstall --user 0 com.miui.msa.global
pm uninstall --user 0 com.miui.newmidrive
pm uninstall --user 0 com.miui.notes
pm uninstall --user 0 com.miui.phrase
pm uninstall --user 0 com.miui.player
pm uninstall --user 0 com.miui.screenrecorder
pm uninstall --user 0 com.miui.touchassistant
pm uninstall --user 0 com.miui.videoplayer
pm uninstall --user 0 com.miui.yellowpage
pm uninstall --user 0 com.miui.weather2
pm uninstall --user 0 com.tencent.soter.soterserver
pm uninstall --user 0 com.xiaomi.glgm
pm uninstall --user 0 com.xiaomi.joyose
pm uninstall --user 0 com.xiaomi.midrop
pm uninstall --user 0 com.xiaomi.mipicks
pm uninstall --user 0 com.xiaomi.miplay_client
pm uninstall --user 0 com.xiaomi.payment
pm uninstall --user 0 com.xiaomi.scanner
ADVERTISING APPS
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pm uninstall --user 0 cn.wps.moffice_eng
pm uninstall --user 0 cn.wps.xiaomi.abroad.lite
pm uninstall --user 0 com.alibaba.aliexpresshd
pm uninstall --user 0 com.ebay.carrier
pm uninstall --user 0 com.ebay.mobile
pm uninstall --user 0 com.facebook.appmanager
pm uninstall --user 0 com.facebook.katana
pm uninstall --user 0 com.facebook.services
pm uninstall --user 0 com.facebook.system
pm uninstall --user 0 com.linkedin.android
pm uninstall --user 0 com.netflix.mediaclient
pm uninstall --user 0 com.netflix.partner.activation
If you get an error for the package "com.google.ar.lens" or .core just ignore it and remove it together with the following apps again. After the first start some Google Apps get installed. Remove them too:
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pm uninstall --user 0 com.google.ar.lens
pm uninstall --user 0 com.google.ar.core
pm uninstall --user 0 com.google.android.apps.docs
pm uninstall --user 0 com.google.android.apps.magazines
pm uninstall --user 0 com.google.android.apps.photos
pm uninstall --user 0 com.google.android.apps.podcasts
pm uninstall --user 0 com.google.android.apps.tachyon
pm uninstall --user 0 com.google.android.apps.youtube.music
pm uninstall --user 0 com.google.android.videos
I have only disabled the following apps:
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pm disable-user --user 0 com.android.apps.tag
pm disable-user --user 0 com.android.calllogbackup
pm disable-user --user 0 com.android.backupconfirm
pm disable-user --user 0 com.android.bips
pm disable-user --user 0 com.android.bookmarkprovider
pm disable-user --user 0 com.android.dreams.basic
pm disable-user --user 0 com.android.dreams.phototable
pm disable-user --user 0 com.android.egg
pm disable-user --user 0 com.android.emergency
pm disable-user --user 0 com.android.fileexplorer
pm disable-user --user 0 com.android.hotwordenrollment.okgoogle
pm disable-user --user 0 com.android.hotwordenrollment.xgoogle
pm disable-user --user 0 com.android.managedprovisioning
pm disable-user --user 0 com.android.printspooler
pm disable-user --user 0 com.android.proxyhandler
pm disable-user --user 0 com.android.wallpaper.livepicker
pm disable-user --user 0 com.android.wallpaperbackup
pm disable-user --user 0 com.google.android.apps.messaging
pm disable-user --user 0 com.google.android.ext.shared
pm disable-user --user 0 com.google.android.onetimeinitializer
pm disable-user --user 0 com.google.android.partnersetup
pm disable-user --user 0 com.google.android.printservice.recommendation
pm disable-user --user 0 com.miui.wmsvc
Thanks for this. I am planning to buy Indian version (RN9promax). It'd be great if you can give a brief description of what features each uninstalled/disabled app removes from phone. Most are self explanatory but some need a bit explaining. Thanks.
Hi there gerega,
Care to answer a few queries:
1. Things to be taken care of before preforming these, IF any?
2. Apps disabled why, uninstalling creates issues?
3. What improvements noticed, besides bloat gone away?
4. In simple words which apps were removed and where did you later install them from......Play store, F Driod etc?
5. is a reboot required after uninstalling and disabling, each time?
6. Pros over unlocking bootloader, TWRP, Root and a MIUI 11/12 stable ROM?
Thanks again.
Regards!!
iSLaND7 said:
... be great if you can give a brief description of what features each uninstalled/disabled app removes from phone.
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Please look for yourself. Simply copy the app file name in a search engine and then you get the answers. Took me a long time to find and I havent copied the info separately.
Mike2030 said:
Hi there gerega,
Care to answer a few queries:
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Of course!
1. Nothing, you must know how to setup adb of course or run a jar-file, if you use the solution by Szaki.
2. Apps disabled, because I dont know, if I might probably need them anytime later.
3. Nothing more positive that I am aware of. Of course I hope that there is less personal data sent to Xiaomi.
4. The apps I remove completely (uninstall), are the ones I dont need them at all. So there is no need to reinstall anything for me. PLaystore, apkmirror should be fine though.
5. It is okay to reboot at the whole end.
6. No pros I think, but my aunt needs a new phone and I need a working phone that I wont be able to administrate, so it needs to be running stable.
WARNING:
i found a minor issue with my debloat list. The Mi Gallery stops working. Seems as if a dependent app is missing. Will check it tomorrow.
gerega said:
Of course!
1. Nothing, you must know how to setup adb of course or run a jar-file, if you use the solution by Szaki.
2. Apps disabled, because I dont know, if I might probably need them anytime later.
3. Nothing more positive that I am aware of. Of course I hope that there is less personal data sent to Xiaomi.
4. The apps I remove completely (uninstall), are the ones I dont need them at all. So there is no need to reinstall anything for me. PLaystore, apkmirror should be fine though.
5. It is okay to reboot at the whole end.
6. No pros I think, but my aunt needs a new phone and I need a working phone that I wont able to administrate, so it needs be running stable.
WARNING:
i found a minor issue with my debloat list. The Mi Galler stops working. Seems as if a dependent app is missing. Will check it tomorrow.
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Thanks for taking out the time to reply.
A few more questions from an old man!
1. Do the Android/Google apps and MIUI services/apps be installed in 1 go, or one could uninstall them in a staggered way...the reason for asking is to see the stability and not for errors to appear. Than one would not know which was/ is the culprit?
2. How do you figure out like in case of Mi Galler that's stop working to see for the dependent app missing?
3. I have a SD card installed, and am signed into Xiaomi Cloud ......do I need to take care of anything?
4. Are google apps and ad apps like FB, Linkedin etc linked to Xiaomi sending data?
5. Are the uninstalled apps a clean uninstall or leave remnants behind?
6. Since you are so smart, why don't you create a deblaoted MIUI ROM, I would gladly purchase/donate? Never used a Xiaomi before, am used to Oneplus.
7. How long does it take to debloat from your list.......can it be done using Team Viewer?
8. I dont play games on the phone, just for normal calls, texting, browsing and social network apps like Whatsapp, FB, Messanger, Instagram, Linkedin, Snapchat, Twitter, Skype, VLC, Chrooma KB, Accu batt Pro, CPUZ Pro, Greenify Donation and Whicons, use Brave browser, and google apps installed are Chrome, Photos, Drive, Maps. I use Nova Prime or Lawnchair as recommended by you, no weather but Yr.no, none compass, screen recorder, etc provided by stock Xiaomi.
9. RAM usage never exceeds more 3.8 of 6 gigs. Internal storage free is approx 101 GB of 128.
10. Want a clean, stable trouble free ROM, as Lineage OS for Oneplus.
Thanks again.
Best regards!
1. Windows unable to install drivers for RN9Pro......any links?
2. Szaki tools downloaded, but won't detect the phone or get connected, realized Brave has no Java installed....is that correct?
Thanks again.
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Thanks for taking out the time to reply.
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Your questions:
1. in one go! Just copy paste. If it gives you an error, read it. Most common errors: the package is not installed etc. Nothing to worry about!
2. A bit of logic thinking and then trial & error. I have found the package that caused the error and have just removed it from the debloating list! (com.xiaomi.micloud.sdk must not be removed from the device!)
3. Depends on what you want.
4. Of course. Since Snowden leaks we know that everything that can be will be collected and sent home. I want to minimize and I am very privacy orientated.
5. Please read the manpage of pm. The -k option keeps all config files. I dont need them so I deleted those files too.
6. No interest in it.
7. Once you got adb working: about 2 minutes, just copy & paste Once you start debloating you will literally see it on the "desktop" how the files disappear.
8. You need to figure out, what you dont want to uninstall and delete those lines before executing them.
9. Okay
10. So you might maybe give LineageOS a try. You wont get it any cleaner than that.
Mike2030 said:
1. Windows unable to install drivers for RN9Pro......any links?
2. Szaki tools downloaded, but won't detect the phone or get connected, realized Brave has no Java installed....is that correct?
Thanks again.
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2. If you are on Windows, you need to install Java:
https://www.java.com/de/download/
nice work, quick question .... In case there is a problem,would a factory reset restore all the disabled and Uninstalled apps?
gerega said:
Your questions:
1. in one go! Just copy paste. If it gives you an error, read it. Most common errors: the package is not installed etc. Nothing to worry about!
2. A bit of logic thinking and then trial & error. I have found the package that caused the error and have just removed it from the debloating list! (com.xiaomi.micloud.sdk must not be removed from the device!)
3. Depends on what you want.
4. Of course. Since Snowden leaks we know that everything that can be will be collected and sent home. I want to minimize and I am very privacy orientated.
5. Please read the manpage of pm. The -k option keeps all config files. I dont need them so I deleted those files too.
6. No interest in it.
7. Once you got adb working: about 2 minutes, just copy & paste Once you start debloating you will literally see it on the "desktop" how the files disappear.
8. You need to figure out, what you dont want to uninstall and delete those lines before executing them.
9. Okay
10. So you might maybe give LineageOS a try. You wont get it any cleaner than that.
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Thanks again for replying.
1. Since I use google apps, won't it be good to uninstall only MIUI and advertising apps?
2. OR would be better in your expert opinion to uninstall all including google apps and than reinstall ones required to get a clean phone?
3. Java gets installed in Chrome but doesn't work, despite uninstalling Ad blocker...strange.....would try it with IE.
4. Can I omit Google lens?
Shall keep you updated.
Best regards!
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nice work, quick question .... In case there is a problem,would a factory reset restore all the disabled and Uninstalled apps?
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Yes!
Mike2030 said:
1. Since I use google apps, won't it be good to uninstall only MIUI and advertising apps?
2. OR would be better in your expert opinion to uninstall all including google apps and than reinstall ones required?
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1. Yes
2. No... You may even here sort out / uninstall those apps that you need or dont need. In case you would need them later you can download the google apps later from Playstore (same for most of the Mi apps).
gerega said:
1. Yes
2. No
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Thanks again, you indeed are one intelligent smart man!
Best regards!
Mike2030 said:
Thanks again, you indeed are one intelligent smart man!
Best regards!
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Read my answer again, I have just added something.
gerega said:
2. If you are on Windows, you need to install Java:
https://www.java.com/de/download/
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Do you recommend any other browser....OR why Java isn't working in Chrome after an install.
The jar app doesn't open gives an error...
Mike2030 said:
Do you recommend any other browser....OR why Java isn't working in Chrome after an install.
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Cant help you with that, I am on Linux for 20yrs now. But read the error. You could find the solution there.
gerega said:
Cant help you with that, I am on Linux for 20yrs now. But read the error. You could find the solution there.
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Woh, I have a patient who too is a Linux man/software engineer. He uses customized Red head and has 6 pcs as a hardware firewall. Wish I had the knowledge!
He uses a Linux based ROM on his Samsung.......
Mike2030 said:
He uses a Linux based ROM on his Samsung...
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Android by itself is Linux based Without Linux and especially the open source principles Google would probably be just one of many other regular software companies and not the main player for years.
gerega said:
Android by itself is Linux based Without Linux and especially the open source principles Google would probably be just one of many other regular software companies and not the main player for years.
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Really...woh awesome. Red Hat Enterprise
Thanks again!
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gerega said:
Android by itself is Linux based Without Linux and especially the open source principles Google would probably be just one of many other regular software companies and not the main player for years.
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Care to name a few alternatives for Google apps and other apps you uninstalled....like Chrome, Drive, Photos? (Off topic)
Thanks again!
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So in away Huawei phones are better with none google apps?
I just got my Xperia 1iii. It's great, but I don't want all the Google crap on it. Disabling the Google services just makes it throw errors about how every bloody app on the phone won't run without Google Play Services (like phone, serious? Phone?!) The errors throw so frequently it pretty much makes the phone unusable. Previously I uploaded an AOSP build onto my XA2 Ultra and it lacked all of the Sony apps, and the "fixed" ones (like Musix) would often crash for no reason.
Since part of the Xperia 1iii big deal is its photography and video app capabilities, I am hesitant to upload a custom build and lose my Sony apps. Is it possible to start with a factory Xperia firmware and rip all the Google crap out of it and replace things like Phone and Contacts with non-Google versions? Is it possible to build an AOSP firmware following the Sony Developers guides without the Google crud but with the Sony Xperia apps.
I love the Sony stuff (brand whore mode active.) I just want a de-Googled Xperia, with all my Sony apps which make the Xperia an Xperia. I don't need anything any more fancy than that. Is that so much to ask??
Hi, you can try to flash CN firmware if you don't want google apps installed.
Sony is using Google's apps on the Xperia 1 III. Phone, Messages, Contacts, Photos, Mail, Maps, Clock, Settings, Files, etc. Some people maintain the original AOSP apps that might be good replacements.
Sony's camera and video apps are really bad so I wouldn't miss them. I'm keeping the bootloader locked a bit longer only to see if 5G gets fixed in the US model.
spine6 said:
Hi, you can try to flash CN firmware if you don't want google apps installed.
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Is going from Google running in the background to a Chinese firmware really any better?
kevinmcmurtrie said:
Sony is using Google's apps on the Xperia 1 III. Phone, Messages, Contacts, Photos, Mail, Maps, Clock, Settings, Files, etc. Some people maintain the original AOSP apps that might be good replacements.
Sony's camera and video apps are really bad so I wouldn't miss them. I'm keeping the bootloader locked a bit longer only to see if 5G gets fixed in the US model.
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If I can replace the Google versions with AOSP versions, I could conceivably then disable the Google services. What's so bad about the camera and video apps on the 1iii? They seem quite capable and I thought were part of Sony's flagship system. I am disabling 5G network and only using LTE and lower on my phone, so that part does not bother me.
There is a trick to disable most google, I got rid of some google and the one push button on the side for google assistant, but you have to start the phone from scratch. and if you want to return back to normal, just reset your phone, I don't have my phone now, yesterday I got a good price and traded for Samsung S8 tablet. the Xperia 1iii, bad battery life.
kms108 said:
There is a trick to disable most google, I got rid of some google and the one push button on the side for google assistant, but you have to start the phone from scratch. and if you want to return back to normal, just reset your phone, I don't have my phone now, yesterday I got a good price and traded for Samsung S8 tablet. the Xperia 1iii, bad battery life.
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Thanks. That gives me some hope, then. Do you have any tips?
I can't give you the exact details, as i don't have my phone now, but these are the instructions.
You have to hard reset the phone, with the phone offline and no data going through the phone, for the normal setup it should give you the option in the form of ticks, once setup, all the apps ticked off should not show, and the google assistant button does not work.
hope this works for you.
kms108 said:
I can't give you the exact details, as i don't have my phone now, but these are the instructions.
You have to hard reset the phone, with the phone offline and no data going through the phone, for the normal setup it should give you the option in the form of ticks, once setup, all the apps ticked off should not show, and the google assistant button does not work.
hope this works for you.
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Thanks. Unfortunately, the only check options I have are for location and a sub-option. I must accept the Google terms in order to complete setup. I am going to put APKs for the Simple Mobile Tools on my SD card, install those, and set them as my default applications before I start disabling Google apps and the Google Play Service. I will put it on-line later and see what happens.
HA! I unlocked the bootloader in preparation for compiling AOSP. In the meantime I decided to go hog wild and start uninstalling applications via adb. I wound up getting it into a boot-loop and had to re-lock the bootloader to restore with the Xperia Companion. I will be diving back in later this week. I think I know what I removed which broke it.
Are there any limits to the number of times I can unlock and re-lock the bootloader? I imagine going at this with reckless abandon only to find that I reach some kind of limit.
With the boot-loader re-locked, I did some more work in the adb shell and the package manager.
While looking up the various packaged installed on the phone, I found this very helpful blog post:
Remove Android system applications (an example)
How to remove android preinstalled applications (an example)
fekir.info
I found these packages installed on my Xperia 1iii with the latest Android 11 update, build 61.0.A.23.20.
Spoiler: Installed packages
Code:
$ pm list packages|sort
android
android.autoinstalls.config.sony.xperia
android.enterprise.overlay.common
android.enterprise.overlay.generic
android.overlay.common
android.platform.overlay
android.platform.res.overlay.google_dialer
android.product.overlay
android.product.res.overlay.tmobile_pl_non_static
android.raw.res.overlay_312
android.stamina.res.overlay
android.stamina.rro.feature.overlay
com.activision.callofduty.shooter
com.android.apps.tag
com.android.backupconfirm
com.android.bips
com.android.bluetooth
com.android.bluetoothmidiservice
com.android.bookmarkprovider
com.android.calllogbackup
com.android.carrierconfig
com.android.carrierconfig.product.res.overlay.us
com.android.carrierdefaultapp
com.android.cellbroadcastreceiver
com.android.certinstaller
com.android.chrome
com.android.companiondevicemanager
com.android.cts.ctsshim
com.android.cts.priv.ctsshim
com.android.dreams.basic
com.android.egg
com.android.emergency
com.android.externalstorage
com.android.facelock
com.android.hotwordenrollment.okgoogle
com.android.hotwordenrollment.xgoogle
com.android.htmlviewer
com.android.inputdevices
com.android.internal.display.cutout.emulation.corner
com.android.internal.display.cutout.emulation.double
com.android.internal.display.cutout.emulation.hole
com.android.internal.display.cutout.emulation.tall
com.android.internal.display.cutout.emulation.waterfall
com.android.internal.systemui.navbar.gestural
com.android.internal.systemui.navbar.gestural_extra_wide_back
com.android.internal.systemui.navbar.gestural_narrow_back
com.android.internal.systemui.navbar.gestural_wide_back
com.android.internal.systemui.navbar.threebutton
com.android.keychain
com.android.localtransport
com.android.location.fused
com.android.managedprovisioning
com.android.mms.service
com.android.mtp
com.android.musicfx
com.android.networkstack.tethering.resources.overlay
com.android.nfc
com.android.omadm.service
com.android.ons
com.android.pacprocessor
com.android.partnerbrowsercustomizations.chromeHomepage
com.android.partnerbrowsercustomizations.chromeHomepage.overlay_1011
com.android.partnerbrowsercustomizations.chromeHomepage.overlay_1452
com.android.partnerbrowsercustomizations.chromeHomepage.overlay_1492
com.android.partnerbrowsercustomizations.chromeHomepage.overlay_1535
com.android.partnerbrowsercustomizations.chromeHomepage.overlay_1659
com.android.partnerbrowsercustomizations.chromeHomepage.overlay_1713
com.android.partnerbrowsercustomizations.chromeHomepage.overlay_1974
com.android.partnerbrowsercustomizations.chromeHomepage.overlay_23
com.android.partnerbrowsercustomizations.chromeHomepage.overlay_32
com.android.partnerbrowsercustomizations.chromeHomepage.overlay_678
com.android.phone
com.android.phone.overlay.common
com.android.phone.product.res.overlay.orange_ims_non_static
com.android.printspooler
com.android.providers.blockednumber
com.android.providers.calendar
com.android.providers.contacts
com.android.providers.downloads
com.android.providers.downloads.ui
com.android.providers.media
com.android.providers.partnerbookmarks
com.android.providers.partnerbookmarks.overlay_1011
com.android.providers.partnerbookmarks.overlay_1452
com.android.providers.partnerbookmarks.overlay_1492
com.android.providers.partnerbookmarks.overlay_1526
com.android.providers.partnerbookmarks.overlay_1535
com.android.providers.partnerbookmarks.overlay_1614
com.android.providers.partnerbookmarks.overlay_1615
com.android.providers.partnerbookmarks.overlay_1659
com.android.providers.partnerbookmarks.overlay_1713
com.android.providers.partnerbookmarks.overlay_1974
com.android.providers.partnerbookmarks.overlay_23
com.android.providers.partnerbookmarks.overlay_32
com.android.providers.partnerbookmarks.overlay_678
com.android.providers.partnerbookmarks.overlay_717
com.android.providers.partnerbookmarks.overlay_760
com.android.providers.partnerbookmarks.overlay_761
com.android.providers.partnerbookmarks.overlay_767
com.android.providers.partnerbookmarks.overlay_850
com.android.providers.settings
com.android.providers.settings.overlay_1492
com.android.providers.telephony
com.android.providers.userdictionary
com.android.proxyhandler
com.android.rro.platform.nfc
com.android.rro.platform.semcsettings
com.android.rro.platform.settings
com.android.rro.platform.xperiadeviceactions
com.android.rro.product.semcclockplugins
com.android.sdm.plugins.connmo
com.android.se
com.android.server.telecom
com.android.server.telecom.platform.res.overlay.google_dialer
com.android.server.telecom.product.res.overlay.positive_roaming_dialog_non_static
com.android.server.telecom.product.res.overlay.tmobile_us_non_static
com.android.server.telecom.product.res.overlay.verizon_non_static
com.android.settings
com.android.settings.intelligence
com.android.settings.overlay_2
com.android.settings.overlay_2101
com.android.settings.overlay_2102
com.android.settings.overlay_2419
com.android.settings.product.res.overlay.disable_data_in_2g_non_static
com.android.settings.product.res.overlay.hutchison_non_static
com.android.settings.product.res.overlay.orange_vowifi_non_static
com.android.settings.product.res.overlay.positive_roaming_dialog_non_static
com.android.settings.product.res.overlay.sky_uk_non_static
com.android.settings.product.res.overlay.wfc_collect_location_warning_for_emcall_non_static
com.android.settings.product.res.overlay.wfc_collect_location_warning_non_static
com.android.settings.stamina.res.overlay
com.android.settingsprovider.platform.overlay
com.android.sharedstoragebackup
com.android.shell
com.android.simappdialog
com.android.smspush
com.android.soundpicker
com.android.statementservice
com.android.stk
com.android.systemui
com.android.systemui.overlay.common
com.android.systemui.overlay_1492
com.android.systemui.overlay_2
com.android.systemui.overlay_2101
com.android.systemui.overlay_2102
com.android.systemui.overlay_2419
com.android.systemui.platform.overlay
com.android.systemui.plugin.globalactions.wallet
com.android.systemui.product.overlay
com.android.systemui.product.res.overlay.rat_icon_3g_to_hplus_non_static
com.android.systemui.product.res.overlay.rat_icon_4g_to_4gplus_non_static
com.android.systemui.product.res.overlay.rat_icon_5gplus_to_5guw_non_static
com.android.systemui.product.res.overlay.rat_icon_e_to_2gplus_non_static
com.android.systemui.product.res.overlay.rat_icon_g_to_2g_non_static
com.android.systemui.product.res.overlay.rat_icon_h_to_3gplus_non_static
com.android.systemui.product.res.overlay.rat_icon_hplus_to_3gplus_non_static
com.android.systemui.stamina.res.overlay
com.android.theme.color.black
com.android.theme.color.cinnamon
com.android.theme.color.green
com.android.theme.color.ocean
com.android.theme.color.orchid
com.android.theme.color.purple
com.android.theme.color.space
com.android.theme.font.notoserifsource
com.android.theme.icon.pebble
com.android.theme.icon.roundedrect
com.android.theme.icon.squircle
com.android.theme.icon.taperedrect
com.android.theme.icon.teardrop
com.android.theme.icon.vessel
com.android.theme.icon_pack.circular.android
com.android.theme.icon_pack.circular.launcher
com.android.theme.icon_pack.circular.settings
com.android.theme.icon_pack.circular.systemui
com.android.theme.icon_pack.circular.themepicker
com.android.theme.icon_pack.filled.android
com.android.theme.icon_pack.filled.launcher
com.android.theme.icon_pack.filled.settings
com.android.theme.icon_pack.filled.systemui
com.android.theme.icon_pack.filled.themepicker
com.android.theme.icon_pack.rounded.android
com.android.theme.icon_pack.rounded.launcher
com.android.theme.icon_pack.rounded.settings
com.android.theme.icon_pack.rounded.systemui
com.android.theme.icon_pack.rounded.themepicker
com.android.tidal.campaigninstaller
com.android.traceur
com.android.vending
com.android.vpndialogs
com.android.wallpaper.livepicker
com.android.wallpaperbackup
com.android.wallpapercropper
com.android.wifi.resources.overlay
com.dolby.daxappui
com.dolby.daxservice
com.facebook.appmanager
com.facebook.katana
com.facebook.services
com.facebook.system
com.gameloft.android.ANMP.GloftA9HM
com.google.android.apps.googleassistant
com.google.android.apps.maps
com.google.android.apps.messaging
com.google.android.apps.nbu.files
com.google.android.apps.photos
com.google.android.apps.restore
com.google.android.apps.setupwizard.searchselector
com.google.android.apps.turbo
com.google.android.apps.wellbeing
com.google.android.apps.work.oobconfig
com.google.android.calendar
com.google.android.captiveportallogin
com.google.android.cellbroadcastreceiver
com.google.android.cellbroadcastservice
com.google.android.configupdater
com.google.android.contacts
com.google.android.deskclock
com.google.android.dialer
com.google.android.documentsui
com.google.android.ext.services
com.google.android.ext.shared
com.google.android.feedback
com.google.android.gm
com.google.android.gms
com.google.android.gms.location.history
com.google.android.googlequicksearchbox
com.google.android.gsf
com.google.android.hotspot2.osulogin
com.google.android.ims
com.google.android.inputmethod.latin
com.google.android.marvin.talkback
com.google.android.modulemetadata
com.google.android.networkstack
com.google.android.networkstack.permissionconfig
com.google.android.networkstack.tethering
com.google.android.onetimeinitializer
com.google.android.overlay.gmsconfig.common
com.google.android.overlay.gmsconfig.comms
com.google.android.overlay.gmsconfig.gsa
com.google.android.overlay.gmsconfig.photos
com.google.android.overlay.gmswellbeingconfig
com.google.android.overlay.modules.ext.services
com.google.android.overlay.modules.modulemetadata.forframework
com.google.android.overlay.modules.permissioncontroller
com.google.android.overlay.modules.permissioncontroller.forframework
com.google.android.packageinstaller
com.google.android.partnersetup
com.google.android.permissioncontroller
com.google.android.printservice.recommendation
com.google.android.projection.gearhead
com.google.android.providers.media.module
com.google.android.setupwizard
com.google.android.syncadapters.contacts
com.google.android.tts
com.google.android.webview
com.google.android.wfcactivation
com.google.android.wifi.resources
com.google.android.youtube
com.google.ar.core
com.google.mainline.telemetry
com.linkedin.android
com.netflix.mediaclient
com.netflix.partner.activation
com.orange.aura.oobe
com.orange.update
com.qti.dpmserviceapp
com.qti.ltebc
com.qti.qualcomm.datastatusnotification
com.qti.qualcomm.deviceinfo
com.qualcomm.atfwd
com.qualcomm.embms
com.qualcomm.location
com.qualcomm.qcrilmsgtunnel
com.qualcomm.qti.cne
com.qualcomm.qti.devicestatisticsservice
com.qualcomm.qti.dynamicddsservice
com.qualcomm.qti.gpudrivers.lahaina.api30
com.qualcomm.qti.lpa
com.qualcomm.qti.remoteSimlockAuth
com.qualcomm.qti.services.systemhelper
com.qualcomm.qti.telephonyservice
com.qualcomm.qti.uceShimService
com.qualcomm.qti.uim
com.qualcomm.qti.uimGbaApp
com.qualcomm.qti.workloadclassifier
com.qualcomm.qtil.aptxals
com.qualcomm.qtil.aptxalsOverlay
com.qualcomm.qtil.aptxui
com.qualcomm.timeservice
com.qualcomm.uimremoteclient
com.qualcomm.uimremoteserver
com.qualcomm.wfd.service
com.somc.immersive_ae_optimizer
com.sonyericsson.android.addoncamera.artfilter
com.sonyericsson.android.camera3d
com.sonyericsson.android.omacp
com.sonyericsson.android.servicemenu
com.sonyericsson.android.servicemenu.product.res.overlay.pdx215
com.sonyericsson.crashmonitor
com.sonyericsson.devicemonitor
com.sonyericsson.idd.agent
com.sonyericsson.lockscreen.uxpnxt
com.sonyericsson.mtp
com.sonyericsson.mtp.extension.update
com.sonyericsson.music
com.sonyericsson.music.product.overlay.conformance
com.sonyericsson.music.product.overlay.gracenotedisable
com.sonyericsson.psm.sysmonservice
com.sonyericsson.settings
com.sonyericsson.setupwizard
com.sonyericsson.soundenhancement
com.sonyericsson.startupflagservice
com.sonyericsson.tetherentitlementcheck
com.sonyericsson.unsupportedheadsetnotifier
com.sonyericsson.updatecenter
com.sonyericsson.updatecenter.overlay_1011
com.sonyericsson.updatecenter.overlay_1492
com.sonyericsson.updatecenter.overlay_1659
com.sonyericsson.updatecenter.overlay_1713
com.sonyericsson.updatecenter.overlay_1974
com.sonyericsson.updatecenter.overlay_2
com.sonyericsson.updatecenter.overlay_2101
com.sonyericsson.updatecenter.overlay_2102
com.sonyericsson.updatecenter.overlay_2419
com.sonyericsson.updatecenter.overlay_27
com.sonyericsson.updatecenter.overlay_32
com.sonyericsson.updatecenter.overlay_678
com.sonyericsson.updatecenter.overlay_717
com.sonyericsson.usbux
com.sonyericsson.wirelessplaybackquality
com.sonymobile.addoncamera.portraitselfie
com.sonymobile.advancedwidget.clock
com.sonymobile.aes.entitlementcheck
com.sonymobile.android.externalkeyboard
com.sonymobile.android.externalkeyboardjp
com.sonymobile.apnupdater
com.sonymobile.appprediction
com.sonymobile.aptx.notifier
com.sonymobile.audioutil
com.sonymobile.btidd
com.sonymobile.camera.addon.permission
com.sonymobile.cameracommon
com.sonymobile.cameracommon.permission
com.sonymobile.cinemapro
com.sonymobile.colorgamut
com.sonymobile.datadisclaimer
com.sonymobile.datadisclaimer.overlay_2139
com.sonymobile.devicesecurity.service
com.sonymobile.displaybooster
com.sonymobile.dropbox.system
com.sonymobile.dualdrive
com.sonymobile.dualshockmanager
com.sonymobile.enterprise
com.sonymobile.enterprise.essservice
com.sonymobile.enterprise.service
com.sonymobile.extmonitorapp
com.sonymobile.freeformcontroller
com.sonymobile.freeformcontroller.notificationui
com.sonymobile.gameenhancer
com.sonymobile.gameenhancer.api
com.sonymobile.gameenhancer.browser
com.sonymobile.gameenhancer.monitor
com.sonymobile.gotaidd.service
com.sonymobile.gps.extension
com.sonymobile.gps.locationattribution
com.sonymobile.hook
com.sonymobile.indeviceintelligence
com.sonymobile.infoapp
com.sonymobile.intelligent.backlight
com.sonymobile.intelligent.gesture
com.sonymobile.intelligent.iengine
com.sonymobile.intelligent.observer
com.sonymobile.keyguard.clock
com.sonymobile.launcher
com.sonymobile.launcher.overlay_1011
com.sonymobile.launcher.overlay_1452
com.sonymobile.launcher.overlay_1492
com.sonymobile.launcher.overlay_1659
com.sonymobile.launcher.overlay_1713
com.sonymobile.launcher.overlay_1974
com.sonymobile.launcher.overlay_2
com.sonymobile.launcher.overlay_23
com.sonymobile.launcher.overlay_27
com.sonymobile.launcher.overlay_32
com.sonymobile.launcher.overlay_678
com.sonymobile.launcher.overlay_850
com.sonymobile.launcher.product.res.overlay
com.sonymobile.mediavibration
com.sonymobile.mepstarter
com.sonymobile.moviecreator
com.sonymobile.mtp.extension.fotaupdate
com.sonymobile.nfc.sim
com.sonymobile.nfcextension.nfcextraresources
com.sonymobile.nfcservicemenu
com.sonymobile.onehand
com.sonymobile.photopro
com.sonymobile.pip
com.sonymobile.pocketmode2
com.sonymobile.providers.media
com.sonymobile.retaildemo
com.sonymobile.rro.platform.bluetooth
com.sonymobile.rro.platform.carrierconfig
com.sonymobile.rro.platform.telecomm
com.sonymobile.rro.platform.telephony
com.sonymobile.sidesenseapp
com.sonymobile.smartcharger
com.sonymobile.smartnetworkengine
com.sonymobile.smartnetworkengine.ext
com.sonymobile.smtofrgbc
com.sonymobile.staminalevel
com.sonymobile.sunlightbooster
com.sonymobile.superstamina
com.sonymobile.support
com.sonymobile.susrescheck
com.sonymobile.swiqisystemservice
com.sonymobile.telephony.extension
com.sonymobile.transmitpower
com.sonymobile.tvout.wifidisplay
com.sonymobile.updatecenter.config.autoinstall
com.sonymobile.updatecenter.config.latecmz
com.sonymobile.wallpaper.bc
com.sonymobile.wallpaperpicker
com.sonymobile.whitebalance
com.sonymobile.wifi
com.sonymobile.wifi.presetnetwork
com.sonymobile.wifi.product.res.overlay
com.sonymobile.wirelesschargemanager
com.sonymobile.xperiadeviceactions
com.sonymobile.xperiaservices
com.sonymobile.xperiasystemserver
com.sonymobile.xperiasystemserver.platform.overlay
com.sonymobile.xvrservice
org.codeaurora.ims
vendor.qti.hardware.cacert.server
vendor.qti.iwlan
I pasted these adb uninstall commands into the adb shell and rebooted the phone.
Spoiler: adb uninstall commands
Code:
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.activision.callofduty.shooter
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.amazon.avod.thirdpartyclient
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.amazon.clouddrive.photos
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.amazon.kindle
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.amazon.mShop.android.shopping
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.android.chrome
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.android.partnerbrowsercustomizations.chromeHomepage
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.android.partnerbrowsercustomizations.chromeHomepage.overlay_1011
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.android.partnerbrowsercustomizations.chromeHomepage.overlay_1452
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.android.partnerbrowsercustomizations.chromeHomepage.overlay_1492
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.android.partnerbrowsercustomizations.chromeHomepage.overlay_1535
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.android.partnerbrowsercustomizations.chromeHomepage.overlay_1659
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.android.partnerbrowsercustomizations.chromeHomepage.overlay_1713
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.android.partnerbrowsercustomizations.chromeHomepage.overlay_1974
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.android.providers.partnerbookmarks
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.android.providers.partnerbookmarks.overlay_1011
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.android.providers.partnerbookmarks.overlay_1452
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.android.providers.partnerbookmarks.overlay_1492
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.android.providers.partnerbookmarks.overlay_1526
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.android.providers.partnerbookmarks.overlay_1535
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.android.providers.partnerbookmarks.overlay_1614
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.android.providers.partnerbookmarks.overlay_1615
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.android.providers.partnerbookmarks.overlay_1659
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.android.providers.partnerbookmarks.overlay_1713
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.android.providers.partnerbookmarks.overlay_1974
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.android.providers.partnerbookmarks.overlay_23
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.android.providers.partnerbookmarks.overlay_32
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.android.providers.partnerbookmarks.overlay_678
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.android.providers.partnerbookmarks.overlay_717
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.android.providers.partnerbookmarks.overlay_760
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.android.providers.partnerbookmarks.overlay_761
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.android.providers.partnerbookmarks.overlay_767
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.android.providers.partnerbookmarks.overlay_850
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.android.tidal.campaigninstaller
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.android.vending
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.linkedin.android
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.facebook.appmanager
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.facebook.katana
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.facebook.services
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.facebook.system
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.google.android.apps.docs
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.google.android.apps.googleassistant
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.google.android.apps.maps
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.google.android.apps.messaging
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.google.android.apps.photos
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.google.android.apps.restore
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.google.android.apps.tachyon
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.google.android.apps.turbo
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.google.android.apps.wellbeing
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.google.android.apps.nbu.files
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.google.android.calendar
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.google.android.dialer
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.google.android.gm
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.google.android.googlequicksearchbox
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.google.android.gsf
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.google.android.ims
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.google.android.music
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.google.android.partnersetup
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.google.android.projection.gearhead
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.google.android.syncadapters.contacts
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.google.android.contacts
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.google.android.videos
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.google.android.youtube
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.google.ar.core
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.google.ar.lens
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.netflix.mediaclient
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.sonymobile.dropbox.system
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.android.hotwordenrollment.okgoogle
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.android.hotwordenrollment.xgoogle
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.gameloft.android.ANMP.GloftA9HM
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.google.android.gms
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.google.android.gms.location.history
Like the blog post, there are plenty of replacements for the applications I will need. Simple Mobile Tools has a phone dialer and a contacts manager. GMaps can be reasonably replaced by HereWeGo. QKSMS for messaging. And more.
Now I will install Blokada NetGuard to see what else is communicating with Google behind my back and see how to excise any of those, then put it on the wireless. Soon to follow will be inserting my SIM and trying out the phone. Fingers crossed and I will report back in a couple of days, on the other side of AT&T 3G.
Just to note, sooooo many applications, including Sony's apps, attempt to access Google.
As well, while I was testing apps and data the system decided to update. Which turned out to be an upgrade to Android 12. Thankfully, none of the applications I uninstalled came back.
There must be something lingering in the system. Apps which worked on an AOSP build with no Google services at all continuously crash: AcuRite, Accuweather, and Opera. The previous two would complain they could not work without Google Play Services but worked fine after tapping OK. Now they just crash. This is disappointing.
All has been going well. The apps that do not work are not a big deal, but Software Update keeps crashing. I used "App Inspector" to help figure out what is going on, and it appears the Software Update app is making a call to com.google.android.gms (Google Mobile Services,) which I have uninstalled. Does this seem reasonable to anyone?
It concerns me that I may not be able to receive future updates if I do not have GMS operational on my phone.
SEHoldOver said:
All has been going well. The apps that do not work are not a big deal, but Software Update keeps crashing. I used "App Inspector" to help figure out what is going on, and it appears the Software Update app is making a call to com.google.android.gms (Google Mobile Services,) which I have uninstalled. Does this seem reasonable to anyone?
It concerns me that I may not be able to receive future updates if I do not have GMS operational on my phone.
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You can always manually update newest firmware with sonys EMMA (https://developer.sony.com/develop/open-devices/get-started/flash-tool/download-flash-tool/). Not as good as auto updates but if you just remember to do it often it's good enough.
It's possible to de-google nearly completely. With root+magisk+Debloater and Systemizer, i've replaced most apps for their old Sony equivalents (including Album, Contacts, Phone, Calculator). It takes a little trial and error with versions to get it fully working but worth the effort.
Haven't managed to get rid of Messages yet for Sony's old Messaging.
Then I also use MicroG so I get Whatsapp push notifications and offline cell-based location, but it's not compulsory.