Debloat/Disable System Apps - Realme 7 Guides, News, & Discussion

So you got your new shiny realme device but you hate bloatware or want to disable system apps so you can use 3rd party apps instead?
Follow the steps below:
THIS DOES NOT REQUIRE ROOT HOWEVER MAKE SURE NOT TO DISABLE IMPORTANT SYSTEM APPS. WIPE DATA/FORMATTING RE-ENABLES ALL SYSTEM APPS. THIS DOES NOT MESS WITH OTAs.
WHAT YOU NEED:-
ADB/Fastboot Drivers
Windows: https://dl.google.com/android/repository/platform-tools-latest-windows.zip
Linux: https://dl.google.com/android/repository/platform-tools-latest-linux.zip
DEBLOAT:-
1. Enable developer options by tapping on the build number 7 times and enable USB Debugging.
2. Plug in your phone.
3. Goto the folder where ADB is installed, hold shift and right click, and click on open command window here(windows).
4. Type
in CMD
Code:
adb devices
in Powershell
Code:
./adb devices
.
5. This should return the ID of your device and show if its authorised. Enable debugging Promt on your Phone if it shows unauthorised (allow this computer).
6. Type
in cmd
Code:
adb shell
in Powershell
Code:
./adb shell
.
7. This should display a prompt, something like RMXxxxx:/ $
8. To uninstall type
Code:
pm uninstall -k --user 0 <name of the package>
To disable type
Code:
pm disable-user --user 0 <name of the package>
eg: pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.heytap.browser / pm disable-user --user 0 com.heytap.browser
9. Done!
To reinstall uninstalled apps type
Code:
pm install-existing <name of the package>
To enable disabled apps type
Code:
pm enable <name of the package>
Some apps do not uninstall such as market and gamecenter, disabling is the only option.

Very Helpful, Thanks. I debloated my realme 7 and also disabled the Realme security analysis app so now no more ads popup after everytime installing a new app from playstore?

vimal102029 said:
Very Helpful, Thanks. I debloated my realme 7 and also disabled the Realme security analysis app so now no more ads popup after everytime installing a new app from playstore
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Nice

i wasn't able to debloat with uninstall command. what could possibly wrong? using disable-user work fine though

immns said:
i wasn't able to debloat with uninstall command. what could possibly wrong? using disable-user work fine though
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Use this command, I tried this.
[ pm uninstall --user 0 <packagename> ]

vimal102029 said:
Use this command, I tried this.
[ pm uninstall --user 0 <packagename> ]
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thank uu, it worked:good:

Could someone post a list of the apps that can be safely removed?

Some handy tips down the road.
While using power shell just add ./ infront of all adb commands and everything will work.
If error showing while connecting through USB debug "Cant Allow USB debugging Because an app is obscuring when connect to your pc..." Just disable assistive ball and Floating windows privacy > display over other apps.< Uncheck everything.
$ ./adb shell pm list packages < List everything installed
$ adb shell pm list packages -d < List all the disabled package
Can be safely and shud be Disabled packages:
package:com.heytap.cloud < Cloud service better alternates avail.
package:com.android.nfc < By default disabled as device doesn't have hardware.
package:com.facebook.services < Racist Biased Snitch Company will leech on your data and create chaos in your country.
package:com.facebook.system < No idea why its installed and running in back
package:com.facebook.appmanager < Always takes side of Mighty
package:com.heytap.browser < This is main source of adverts in phone only reason i needed to go through this.
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vimal102029 said:
Very Helpful, Thanks. I debloated my realme 7 and also disabled the Realme security analysis app so now no more ads popup after everytime installing a new app from playstore
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Hello, security analysis app is from Google side can be disabled inside google settings. Only way Realme shows adverts is through default Browser which can be disabled. if there's in any package which can be disabled or uninstalled for realme analysis please share name.
Thank you

I personally disabled these apps

papabear57 said:
Hello, security analysis app is from Google side can be disabled inside google settings. Only way Realme shows adverts is through default Browser which can be disabled. if there's in any package which can be disabled or uninstalled for realme analysis please share name.
Thank you
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com.realme.securitycheck

vimal102029 said:
com.realme.securitycheck
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Thank you

I recently debloated many packages, but found the realme gallery3d to be useful. It has face sorting feature, which I found to be very nice.
However I lost the capability to sort face after deleting a random package, and I dont know which one it is.
Does anyone know which package is associated with this service?

vimal102029 said:
I personally disabled these apps
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About your first attachment: how to know what path (e.g. com.heytap.browser) represents what app? I want to delete the weather app. How can i know what path is this?
Thank you all for these posts btw.
Edit: omg, last seen May 30, 2021 . Can somebody else answer this question?

neutrala said:
About your first attachment: how to know what path (e.g. com.heytap.browser) represents what app? I want to delete the weather app. How can i know what path is this?
Thank you all for these posts btw.
Edit: omg, last seen May 30, 2021 . Can somebody else answer this question?
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Not the path but the app package name is that matters, you can download an app like this https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.csdroid.pkg&hl=es&gl=US
Be careful which app you choose, disabling a system dependent app may cause your device not working properly or even booting at all. You might need to perform a factory reset or flash again the firmware to solve it.

neutrala said:
I want to delete the weather app.
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Don't. Disabling weather app on RUI 2.0 causes issues. You'll have to format data to recover.

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Amazfit Enable app list on US/CN through adb

In CN version you can active the app list in the watch, if you have not already enabled "Launcher App List", go to "More Settings" -> "About" -> Keep clicking legal information till you see countdown to zero. Once that is done, you will have the Lab link below. Click on Lab and select "Launcher AppList". This will restart your Launcher. Now go to the Right most app from your watch face, you will see the Launcher.
This method allows you to activate the app list also on the American versions so as to use the third-party app!
Connect the watch to your computer via USB and access via ADB (install ADB Drivers as needed)
Open command prompt or shell
Enter the commands :
Code:
adb shell
> /sdcard/launcher_config.ini
am force-stop com.huami.watch.launcher
After Launcher restart you can go to the Right most app from your watch face and you will see the App List.
Thank you very much! US firmware 1.3.1, this did work. I was able to install and use AmazfitCNTimer.apk without installing Chinese firmware.
# SEE EDIT!
On 1.3.1m watch model a1612 your instructions return:
Code:
adb shell
* daemon not running. starting it now on port 5038 *
* daemon started successfully *
[email protected]:/ # /sdcard/launcher_config.ini
/sdcard/launcher_config.ini
/system/bin/sh: /sdcard/launcher_config.ini: not found
Further, if I proceed to force-stop the launcher does restart but of course there is no app launcher as expected.
# EDIT
Just realized I needed to include the '>' to create the file. I'll take noob mistakes for 500, Alex.
Hello
On 1.3.2b, it does'nt
Code:
c:\adb shell
[email protected]:/ $
vador1967 said:
Hello
On 1.3.2b, it does'nt
Code:
c:\adb shell
[email protected]:/ $
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After adb shell command you need to write this command:
> /sdcard/launcher_config.ini
am force-stop com.huami.watch.launcher
Cracklydisc said:
After adb shell command you need to write this command:
> /sdcard/launcher_config.ini
am force-stop com.huami.watch.launcher
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Hi
I know this and I've tried.
It doesn't work
I've the US 1.3.2b version
vador1967 said:
Hi
I know this and I've tried.
It doesn't work
I've the US 1.3.2b version
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mmm
you can open with explorer the watch and create the "launcher_config.ini" file .
After the file creation you need to restart the watch, can you try this method?
Cracklydisc said:
mmm
you can open with explorer the watch and create the "launcher_config.ini" file .
After the file creation you need to restart the watch, can you try this method?
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Ok
I've created the file (empty) et placed it in the root of Amazfit
I enter in CMD the adb shell : it indicates a wrong way
vador1967 said:
Ok
I've created the file (empty) et placed it in the root of Amazfit
I enter in CMD the adb shell : it indicates a wrong way
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after the file copy you only need to restart the watch and look if the applist is active
Cracklydisc said:
after the file copy you only need to restart the watch and look if the applist is active
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Hi
Not yet.
vador1967 said:
Hello
On 1.3.2b, it does'nt
Code:
c:\adb shell
[email protected]:/ $
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Worked for me on 1.3.2b
Please, don't forget to type ">" after the "[email protected]:/ $" prompt ; it makes all the difference
My Amazfit model A1612 Fw1.3.2b
I open Lab manu in about manu
Before lab maun in open I follow code commands
it works
Ok
It works
Thanks a lot
So this allows you to open almost any sideloaded apk installed on the watch?
Noreg96 said:
So this allows you to open almost any sideloaded apk installed on the watch?
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It allows you to open all sideloaded apps.
BUT IT DOESN'T MEAN THAT ALL APPS WILL WORK.
It's only the app starter.
vador1967 said:
Hi
Not yet.
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Are you sure you installed correct drivers?
For me that was the problem
question
works...
but then can i install new APK? is it possible with 1.3.2b non rooted?
Cracklydisc said:
In CN version you can active the app list in the watch, if you have not already enabled "Launcher App List", go to "More Settings" -> "About" -> Keep clicking legal information till you see countdown to zero. Once that is done, you will have the Lab link below. Click on Lab and select "Launcher AppList". This will restart your Launcher. Now go to the Right most app from your watch face, you will see the Launcher.
This method allows you to activate the app list also on the American versions so as to use the third-party app!
Connect the watch to your computer via USB and access via ADB (install ADB Drivers as needed)
Open command prompt or shell
Enter the commands :
Code:
adb shell
> /sdcard/launcher_config.ini
am force-stop com.huami.watch.launcher
After Launcher restart you can go to the Right most app from your watch face and you will see the App List.
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Hello there. I was using this metod on last 1.3.2b update and it was working.
Now i've received 1.3.3a, that should have app list by default.
But it desapparead from the watch, and also using this method, i have no more app list.
any idea?
PS:
Amazfit PACE US
Jun 2017 firmware 1.3.3a was supposed to include the app list as a feature.
I tried to enable it by going in to the menu > About > Legal and tapping 5 times but there was no app list in the new Lab menu.
So I tried the adb shell command and it worked.
To reverse this, do we just delete the launcher_config.ini?
Also, I tried to pull that file and look at it but couldn't:
adb pull /sdcard/launcher_config.ini c:/temp
Got no errors, but got no file in C:\temp.
areynoldsnz said:
Jun 2017 firmware 1.3.3a was supposed to include the app list as a feature.
I tried to enable it by going in to the menu > About > Legal and tapping 5 times but there was no app list in the new Lab menu.
So I tried the adb shell command and it worked.
To reverse this, do we just delete the launcher_config.ini?
Also, I tried to pull that file and look at it but couldn't:
adb pull /sdcard/launcher_config.ini c:/temp
Got no errors, but got no file in C:\temp.
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For me didn't worked... Maybe because i've activated it on 1.3.2b with adb?
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Cracklydisc said:
after the file copy you only need to restart the watch and look if the applist is active
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I've also tried, on 1.3.3a but still not work...

Mate 20 pro demo remove

Is there any way to remove demo ?
Any one done ?
Need help
Thanks advance
eyasinahmad said:
Is there any way to remove demo ?
Any one done ?
Need help
Thanks advance
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Demo models only usually have wifi at best, and do not accept sim cards for the most part. So while people try, it's usually fruitless unless you just want to copy videos onto it and watch them.
eyasinahmad said:
Is there any way to remove demo ?
Any one done ?
Need help
Thanks advance
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MATE 20 DEMO Solution
Step 1:
Go to Settings > Security & Privacy > Device administrators
Disable (inaktiv) Retail mode & HwRetailAssistant
Step 2:
USB-Port setting:
*#*#2846579#*#*
DIAL
-Background Setting
-USB Port Setting
-Manufacture Mode
close
Step 3:
adb devices
adb shell
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.huawei.retaildemo
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.huawei.retail.assistant
pm clear com.android.providers.contacts
--RESTART--
Step 4: (screen Lock-Face-Finger lock-unlock enabling)
adb devices
adb shell
locksettings set-pin --old 0000 8888
(now 8888 is your Display PIN ! you can now change in mobile )
go to Face unlock, scann yourself or finger
>>DONE<<

How to remove com.oppo.wifisniffer ?

I was looking into system apps list. I saw this "com.oppo.wifisniffer" app installed as a system app. It's actually WiFiSniffer app which is installed by default into ColorOS on both Realme & Oppo devices. It's bit scary to keep such apps in your device if privacy is concerned. Anybody have any idea on this ??? I'm attaching screenshot
adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.oppo.wifisniffer

Question bloatware disable script / setup script

I've made this bloatware disable script for my new realme GT (Global) you might find it useful.
It disables stuff you can't usually disable / remove on the phone itself.
The uninstallable stuff I removed manually before creating this script. Some more "extreme" options are commented out.
first setup ADB:
On your phone:
Settings -> About Phone -> Version -> press "Build Number" 7 times to enable Developer Options --> Go back to the root of settings --> Additional Settings --> Developer options and enable USB Debugging --> reconnect your phone --> select Data Transfer / Android Auto
On your PC:
Windows device driver: https://developer.android.com/studio/run/oem-usb.html
adb/fastboot: https://developer.android.com/studio/releases/platform-tools#downloads
on windows cd to the extracted platform-tools directory and change each command to .\adb ... or copy its contents to C:\tools and add that to your PATH
realme-gt-setup.sh
GitHub Gist: instantly share code, notes, and snippets.
gist.github.com
Please note that you can't disable com.coloros.weather.service if you enables dark mode, otherwise, you'll encounter repeated flickering and not able to unlock the phone!
nickyip123 said:
....you can't disable com.coloros.weather.service....
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Noted.
Firstly did you manage to unlock your phone ?
Would uninstalling instead of disabling the Weather App solve the issue ?
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.coloros.weather.service
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.coloros.weather2
Chi Am said:
Noted.
Firstly did you manage to unlock your phone ?
Would uninstalling instead of disabling the Weather App solve the issue ?
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.coloros.weather.service
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.coloros.weather2
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I've tried that too.
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.coloros.weather2
makes no problem at all, it is the "weather.service" matters.
I let the adb shell open and data line connected, then
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.coloros.weather.service
Nothing happens at this point, but after I clicked Dark Mode the screen flickers.
I turned off screen and on again, still the same, flickers and no response.
So I immediately put the App back by
cmd package install-existing com.coloros.weather.service
The screen returns to normal again, and I can unlock.
nickyip123 said:
I've tried that too.
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.coloros.weather2
makes no problem at all, it is the "weather.service" matters.
I let the adb shell open and data line connected, then
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.coloros.weather.service
Nothing happens at this point, but after I clicked Dark Mode the screen flickers.
I turned off screen and on again, still the same, flickers and no response.
So I immediately put the App back by
cmd package install-existing com.coloros.weather.service
The screen returns to normal again, and I can unlock.
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First and foremost, thank you for the prompt reply.
Having installed another Weather App, I uninstalled "weather.service" and "weather2" then changed the device from Light to Dark Mode (Device still connected to PC) and unfortunately, I'm glad to report, there were no flickering issues.
I'm assumming the weather.service is causing UI issues which another weather app in place had adressed.
My intension is to replace the Coloros Weather App with my own option therefore uninstalling just the "weather2" will be fine.
I threw caution to the wind and re-installed the coloros.weather.service just in case if the current weather app is accidentally uninstalled.
Thank you for your help.
I use this
[TOOL] ADB AppControl 1.8.0 🚀 Ultimate App Manager & Debloat Tool + Tweaks
ADB AppControl 🚀 Root is not required. Works with any Android device. Can do almost everything you dreamed about with applications. ADB AppControl - the desktop program, that will allow you to easily manage applications on your android device...
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Easy to use
Hello, I am looking for a list of application (bloatware) to deactivate for Realme gt neo
In need of help.
Sorry people, I have convinved myself that it's better to have the devil you know...so no help needed....but I can't seem find an option to delete this post so if an admin is available then thank you.
Sos for the inconvenience.

[Xiaomi Redmi Note 8] accidentally deleted one 'bloatware' package too many, phone is soft bricked

So this morning I got frustrated with some of the preinstalled software on my Xiaomi and I decided to connect it per adb via usb to my PC, after which I launched the shell and manually uninstalled following packages:
com.google.android.apps.wellbeing
com.google.android.googlequicksearchbox
com.facebook.services
com.facebook.system
com.facebook.appmanager
com.miui.analytics
com.xiaomi.mipicks
com.qualcomm.qti.uceShimService
com.qualcomm.qti.callfeaturessetting
com.qualcomm.qti.remoteSimlockAuth
com.xiaomi.finddevice
with the command
Code:
pm uninstall -k --user 0 <package name>
After this, my phone restarted into Redmi-Recovery 3.0, with no direct way to get out.
Trying to reinstall doesn't work because in this moment, even if adb is able to connect, I cant do anything about the packages in the shell anymore.
From what I've now read, it seems like Xiaomis "Find Device" service is essential, so I'm guessing i need to "revert" it, but how?
I started following this tutorial on youtube on "how to unbrick your xiaomi phone" (which assumes that I need to reflash my ROM via fastboot), but by now I've gotten stuck at every single sub-step of doing this with MiFlash that I'm about to give up.
So that MiFlash is able to flash, the bootloader needs to be unlocked. I tried to do that with Mi Unlock (both 4.5 and 6.5) but that app is even less comprehensible and functional. sometimes pages load blank, sometimes dialogues are suddenly in chinese, but worst of all is that even though I have a verified Xiaomi account (via email), when I try to sign in with it in Mi Unlock, it asks me to provide a phone number, and when I do, it says that "+417*******3" is not a valid phone format, what the hell?
I've been stuck on this the whole day, I think I'm missing an obvious workaround to reinstall that package, or some kind of different solution? What am I doing wrongly?
Thanks for any help.
The command
Code:
pm uninstall -k --user 0 <package name>
doesn't remove an app, but only deletes its APK.
You reinstall the now missing APK via command
Code:
adb shell "cmd package install-existing <package name>"
Thanks for your quick reply. I've already tried this, as I've said:
even if adb is able to connect, I cant do anything about the packages in the shell anymore
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The exact output is:
Code:
pm install-existing com.xiaomi.finddevice
cmd: Can't find service: package
Can't read properly? May be you've to buy new glasses ...
Although my friend from just over the border could've phrased it more nicely, this was essentially my issue. I somehow omitted "cmd" from the install-existing command the last time.... 5 hours wasted for nothing
Merci und Gruess

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