Disable Google Play Services Without Root? - Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact Questions & Answers

I'm thinking about xz2c as my next phone! I'm super keen on the camera so I'm mulling over the idea of sticking with stock instead of rooting. The only real gotcha being that I usually dump all the google play/services/apps/etc which may or may not be possible without root. It seems as if it is up to manufacturer discretion. For example, on the blackberry keyone it was, but on the s9 it is not.
Would someone be good enough to see if the store, play services, and whatnot can be disabled?
Cheers!

blinksilver said:
I'm thinking about xz2c as my next phone! I'm super keen on the camera so I'm mulling over the idea of sticking with stock instead of rooting. The only real gotcha being that I usually dump all the google play/services/apps/etc which may or may not be possible without root. It seems as if it is up to manufacturer discretion. For example, on the blackberry keyone it was, but on the s9 it is not.
Would someone be good enough to see if the store, play services, and whatnot can be disabled?
Cheers!
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Am very interested in ability to do this with all Sony phones. Is there a easy way to disable play services?

if you know the package name, you can uninstall any app with this command : adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 packagename

mrassol said:
if you know the package name, you can uninstall any app with this command : adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 packagename
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I know the command but didn't realize it could be used for system apps on a non-rooted phone. Seems like a really serious security oversight right?

blinksilver said:
I know the command but didn't realize it could be used for system apps on a non-rooted phone. Seems like a really serious security oversight right?
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for sure if you disable the wrong system apps you can make your phone unstable/not bootable

system is not writeable, so if you have a problem, reset the phone and retry

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[Q] 5.0.1 made me realize I want to uninstall UP and Wellness

Hi,
I've been on 5.0.1 since yesterday. Didn't have any issues with battery before, and now it seems even better.
However, wishing to be fully optimized, I see on the new battery usage option, that besides the 'screen', next in line of battery consumption are 'UP' and 'Wellness'.
Any way to get rid of them, or at least stop them from running?
Thanks
Hi, you can disconnected UP from receiving data, but not remove the program on the watch, as fare as I know.
WELNESS I have the same problem. I want get rid of that too?
What about using:
Code:
adb shell pm disable [I]package_name[/I]
I found conflicting information on whether root is required for that. And of course we'd have to figure out what the package names are.
CSX321 said:
What about using:
Code:
adb shell pm disable [I]package_name[/I]
I found conflicting information on whether root is required for that. And of course we'd have to figure out what the package names are.
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Easiest way i can think of to get the package names would be to run "adb shell top", then scan through the processes until you see the one that your looking for. if they're not listed, just open them on the watch and they should pop up
Well, it looks like the package manager (pm) does require root.
Edit...Oh, and you can get the package names with:
adb shell pm list packages
I was able to uninstall the Amazon app with a simple:
adb uninstall com.amazon.mShop.android
since that was just installed by the Amazon app on the phone.
But trying:
adb uninstall com.jawbone.upopen
results in:
Failure [DELETE_FAILED_INTERNAL_ERROR]
I'm sure we'll get this thing rooted soon, and then it should be an easy matter to disable or delete any of the pre-installed apps.
Thanks for the responders above, looks like we'll have to wait
I'd like to get rid of this garbage too. Let me know if you figure it out...
Would also like to get rid of these, I do not use my watch for fitness related stuff and the Wellness app just doesn't even work right. Don't even get me started on the stress level -_-
Disable apps?
So if we can't delete them because we need root, can we disable them? Like using the disable function in application manager...would that work through ADB without root?
I'm in the same boat..can't stand having 3 fitness apps installed (fit, wellness, up) and I do not use my watch with ANY of them! Between battery and overall responsiveness, you can't tell me that having all 3 of these running don't have any effect.
It would be awesome if we can figure out how to uninstall unwanted wear-only apps. Seems like a first generation kind of flaw that'll only get better.
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Google replaced HiBoard

Greets All,
I wanted to know has anyone been able to replace HiBoard with anything on the first screen? Here's the reason why I ask, I removed All the Chinese apks from my AL00, and Hiboard was one of them, and after swiping right wouldn't bring that screen up obviously since Hiboard was uninstalled, then today I swiped right accidentally and found google replaced the first screen that originally didnt work because of hiboard being removed. So I was curious has anyone done this intentionally, and if so how just so I have record of it and if I ever reset the phone I know what to do
Love the idea that Google news replaced HiBoard and I have no freaking clue how I did it LOL :laugh:
AngelDeath said:
Greets All,
I wanted to know has anyone been able to replace HiBoard with anything on the first screen? Here's the reason why I ask, I removed All the Chinese apks from my AL00, and Hiboard was one of them, and after swiping right wouldn't bring that screen up obviously since Hiboard was uninstalled, then today I swiped right accidentally and found google replaced the first screen that originally didnt work because of hiboard being removed. So I was curious has anyone done this intentionally, and if so how just so I have record of it and if I ever reset the phone I know what to do
Love the idea that Google news replaced HiBoard and I have no freaking clue how I did it LOL :laugh:
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yes I did mine too on my mate 20 X
Great, now can anyone tell me how? Cause I dont remember, which was the main reason for the post.
I was able to replace HiBoard with Google feeds....... here is how:
I uninstalled the default Huawei launcher (via ADB) and installed Nova... I did not like the Nova experience at all due to losing all the EMUI gestures additionally Nova launcher is not optimised for the full notched screen....so to get Huawei Home launcher back I had to do a factory reset... should have done this when I received the phone! ... at any rate I used adb shell to uninstall the below which enabled Google feeds on right swipe from home page (after restart)... and "ok google" works on any homescreen. (Of course you need to have installed the google apps also )
# pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.huawei.intelligent (hiboard)
# pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.huawei.search (hiSearch)
# pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.huawei.vassistant
One more reason to not rebrand AL00!
Great! Worked for my EVR-L29!
Thank you very much for that hint.
ohthree said:
I was able to replace HiBoard with Google feeds....... here is how:
I uninstalled the default Huawei launcher (via ADB) and installed Nova... I did not like the Nova experience at all due to losing all the EMUI gestures additionally Nova launcher is not optimised for the full notched screen....so to get Huawei Home launcher back I had to do a factory reset... should have done this when I received the phone! ... at any rate I used adb shell to uninstall the below which enabled Google feeds on right swipe from home page (after restart)... and "ok google" works on any homescreen. (Of course you need to have installed the google apps also )
# pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.huawei.intelligent (hiboard)
# pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.huawei.search (hiSearch)
# pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.huawei.vassistant
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I would like to keep hiSearch and vassistant; will it work if i only uninstall hiboard?
SmartPhonesFan said:
What u mean ''not to rebrand'' ??
U wanted say not to buy AL00 ..
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Nope. The OP was talking about HiBoard on the AL00 which is typically riddled with Chinese feeds. The main reason I would rebrand it is to have better control of language but then the AL00 already can have unlocked bootloader and will likely be rootable so more possibility to play! So I'm leaning towards not rebranding if it becomes possible. But I get your point.
gothikserpent said:
I would like to keep hiSearch and vassistant; will it work if i only uninstall hiboard?
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Nope, uninstalling hiboard only will remove the chinese based feeds, but right swipe on the main homescreen (and downward swipes on other homescreens) will bring up the Huawei search screen.
ohthree said:
Nope, uninstalling hiboard only will remove the chinese based feeds, but right swipe on the main homescreen (and downward swipes on other homescreens) will bring up the Huawei search screen.
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I successfully uninstalled hiboard and kept the rest, now Google feed is available.
Now I just need to find a way to enable swipe down to open notification shade.
gothikserpent said:
I successfully uninstalled hiboard and kept the rest, now Google feed is available.
Now I just need to find a way to enable swipe down to open notification shade.
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Cool!
gothikserpent said:
I successfully uninstalled hiboard and kept the rest, now Google feed is available.
Now I just need to find a way to enable swipe down to open notification shade.
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What version you have Chinese or global
Odoslané z HMA-AL00 pomocou Tapatalku
BLEK0TA said:
What version you have Chinese or global
Odoslané z HMA-AL00 pomocou Tapatalku
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I'm using the global version
Google feed worked out of the box one the C432. HiBoard is not installed on device.
On AL00 Google feed works fine with Nova as launcher and Nova companion installed.
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Tutorial
AngelDeath said:
Greets All,
I wanted to know has anyone been able to replace HiBoard with anything on the first screen? Here's the reason why I ask, I removed All the Chinese apks from my AL00, and Hiboard was one of them, and after swiping right wouldn't bring that screen up obviously since Hiboard was uninstalled, then today I swiped right accidentally and found google replaced the first screen that originally didnt work because of hiboard being removed. So I was curious has anyone done this intentionally, and if so how just so I have record of it and if I ever reset the phone I know what to do
Love the idea that Google news replaced HiBoard and I have no freaking clue how I did it LOL :laugh:
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Can someone PLEASE can make a tutorial showing how to delete hiboard via adb ? PLEASE it just wont work for me and i hate this HiBoard !!!
hattin123 said:
Can someone PLEASE can make a tutorial showing how to delete hiboard via adb ? PLEASE it just wont work for me and i hate this HiBoard !!!
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It is some where in here, where i dont remember. But if u work just a little u will find it [emoji1303]
I assume need root for this?
dlynch34 said:
I assume need root for this?
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No need. Just remove HiBoard + install Google to enable it.
I can now speak "Ok Google" to do anything like L29 version
Edit: can only say Ok Google at Home screen.
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I use Mate 10 lite. Just froze Hiboard app with Titanium Backup and the Google Feed got enabled in the Launcher setting menu. Did a restart and now Google Feed replaced Hiboard completely.

Instant messaging apps do not work on the 5.1

Hi everyone, the issue I am facing is that instant messaging apps (Viber, Facebook messenger, etc) do not work on my 5.1. Notifications settings are OK, unrestricted data access is allowed for these apps, so this is not a notification issue. The apps do not receive messages unless I launch them (when I launch the apps, there are no new messages, they start arriving a couple of seconds after launching). I contacted Nokia, but they did not have a clue... I did everything they asked for (factory reset, etc.), nothing helped.
Does anyone else have similar issues? Does anyone have any idea what the solution might be?
So it's been reported before that Nokia/HMD is the worst for how aggressively they limit background app usage. This can't be fixed in the current stock ROM but Nokia might help us out with Pie (if it ever materialises).
zondajag said:
So it's been reported before that Nokia/HMD is the worst for how aggressively they limit background app usage. This can't be fixed in the current stock ROM but Nokia might help us out with Pie (if it ever materialises).
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Thanks. It seems that the 5.1 was my last Nokia.
The Android One project is a bit of a farce given the update cycle is so delayed. It's good to have the security of assured updates, but only providing them when the hardware is no longer relevant seems a waste. Also it's possibly the Mediatek chipset to blame, but this phone has not had a great deal of interest on XDA, which could also be in part due to the Android One project making custom ROMs a little less relevent.
You can fix it yourself by uninstalling com.evenwell.emm app from user space. That crappy service which HMD bundles into firmware "improves" battery life by killing all non-system background apps.
qwertysmerty said:
You can fix it yourself by uninstalling com.evenwell.emm app from user space. That crappy service which HMD bundles into firmware "improves" battery life by killing all non-system background apps.
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how to unistall? with adb?
noki2 said:
how to unistall? with adb?
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yes via adb:
adb shell
pm uninstall --user 0 com.evenwell.emm
qwertysmerty said:
yes via adb:
adb shell
pm uninstall --user 0 com.evenwell.emm
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Not working. They are no apps like this..
Adb shell says, [not install for 0]
TANVIR TUSAR said:
Not working. They are no apps like this..
Adb shell says, [not install for 0]
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Have you upgraded to Pie? In Pie it's named com.evenwell.powersaving.g3
qwertysmerty said:
Have you upgraded to Pie? In Pie it's named com.evenwell.powersaving.g3
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Yes... I found it. I thing about this name but then i thought it might be important app. Thanx
qwertysmerty said:
Have you upgraded to Pie? In Pie it's named com.evenwell.powersaving.g3
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Should i delete com.evenwell.powersaving.g3.overly.base
??
Yes, you can delete overlay as well.
Yuo may need to uninstall these packages as well
com.evenwell.PowerMonitor
com.evenwell.PowerMonitor.overlay.base
I noticed that my 1Password service was still being killed after uninstalling com.evenwell.powersaving.g3.* packages. After removing PowerMonitor stuff everything back to normal and Nokia 5.1 Pie became usable again
I have the 2gb variant and its no use. Its a crappy phone... No notification what so ever even after disable/uninstall the evenwell apps and battery saver etc apps. Its no use as doon you start browsing only Google apps remains active. All other are killed. Not a android one phone. Its a stupid phone!!!
I believe I have found the definitive answer for this, after much googling around.
I have a 5.1 Plus (TA-1108) and tried the ADB disabling of evenwell apps and others but it still would stop services after restarts. I eventually found a post on the "Don't kill my phone" Github which alluded to the hidden setting of the "Duraspeed" task killer that is bundled.
The dontkillmyphone website says you can ADB in and change this hidden setting to 0, but this doesn't persist after a restart. The value will still be a 0, but it seems this task killer only reads the value after it detects a change in the value (bizarre, I know). So to disable this Duraspeed thing, you need to change the hidden setting value from something else to a 0 on each boot.
Luckliy, this is very easily done by Tasker/Macrodroid/etc. Use this post:
https://github.com/urbandroid-team/dont-kill-my-app/issues/57#issuecomment-484000884
but the short of it is to enable WRITE_SECURE_SETTINGS to tasker (by running this:
adb shell pm grant net.dinglisch.android.taskerm android.permission.WRITE_SECURE_SETTINGS
for tasker, google for your app of choice)
and then set a task that runs on boot to change a "Custom Setting", Global type, setting name setting.duraspeed.enabled to a value (doesn't matter, I use 2) and then immediately after change the same setting to 0.
I have this set up on my phone and my wifes phone and ever since they have been perfect with background services (my Garmin watch, lastpass, etc) as well as any email/notification apps.
TANVIR TUSAR said:
Should i delete com.evenwell.powersaving.g3.overly.base
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Lol, I uninstalled all evenwell apps, it didn't make any difference
qwertysmerty said:
Yuo may need to uninstall these packages as well
com.evenwell.PowerMonitor
com.evenwell.PowerMonitor.overlay.base
I noticed that my 1Password service was still being killed after uninstalling com.evenwell.powersaving.g3.* packages. After removing PowerMonitor stuff everything back to normal and Nokia 5.1 Pie became usable again
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How to start adb usb debugging on this phone?
I have adb sdk installed, every other phone but Nokia 5.1 is visible when I type adb devices.
Should I use adb on Linux or Windows, install any special drivers from Nokia?

Ccswe not working, again

Today, I found that ccswe is again not working due to knox license issues, I emailed the dev, and told me that, for whatever reason, samsung revoked his license, again… what a pity this thing is… I am confident about the dev solving this issue, meanwhile.. Samsung: ?
Yeah it's been like that for months. Very disappointing. I find that I'm forced to pay for an appblocker onna yearly basis that has no managed to be viable longer than a year. I miss the GatesJunior rooting years. His apk manager was the best.
Hopefully he's able to get his license back and get the app working. Best part about this guy is I don't have to re buy the app when it starts working again. And he does communicate. I also hope his health is good, last time he was in the hospital for a while.
Yes, the dev is really a honest guy, no need to re-buy or anything of the sort, I think he has troubles derived of how powerful his app is, hopefully he will fix this issue shortly
i also hope he manages to resolve this unfortunate issue with Samsung
Can anyone share the apk? It's been removed from the play store.
I'm so sick of Samsung's bull**** bloatware.
JoshReuben said:
Can anyone share the apk? It's been removed from the play store.
I'm so sick of Samsung's bull**** bloatware.
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Even if you had the apk it wouldn't work. Still has to verify the key and dial into Samsung. It's a lost cause for now.
as i understand that this app needs root to work - wouldn't f.e. Titanium Backup pro be an alternative ? or even remove apps via ADB ?
I've never rooted this phone and it worked like a charm. Don't think root was ever achieved for the VZW N10+
blackspy_ said:
as i understand that this app needs root to work - wouldn't f.e. Titanium Backup pro be an alternative ? or even remove apps via ADB ?
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There are two versions, the one for rooted devices does not need knox licensing, and it is free I think, the other one, which is a pay app works on non rooted devices, that is precisely why it relies on knox
winol said:
There are two versions, the one for rooted devices does not need knox licensing, and it is free I think, the other one, which is a pay app works on non rooted devices, that is precisely why it relies on knox
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oh - i never read about the possibility to really remove apps, without root. interesting. i wouldn't mind paying for this.
for me the two missing things on Samsung stock: proper backups like in titanium, including log-ins, or diskimages, as in TWRP-recovery and completely removing useless apps like FaceBook. deactivating them in Appmanager seems to be no proper solution, especially as as many of them can't be deactivated.
blackspy_ said:
oh - i never read about the possibility to really remove apps, without root. interesting. i wouldn't mind paying for this.
for me the two missing things on Samsung stock: proper backups like in titanium, including log-ins, or diskimages, as in TWRP-recovery and completely removing useless apps like FaceBook. deactivating them in Appmanager seems to be no proper solution, especially as as many of them can't be deactivated.
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Well ccswe, and for that matter, package disabler pro, do not have the ability to unistall certain system apps, they can just totally disable them, ccswe is more powerful than package disabler pro, as it is able to block things inside an app without disabling completely the app itself
winol said:
Well ccswe, and for that matter, package disabler pro, do not have the ability to unistall certain system apps, they can just totally disable them, ccswe is more powerful than package disabler pro, as it is able to block things inside an app without disabling completely the app itself
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Lots of pesky things.
PD MDM is the only reason this 10+ is usable without root.
Lol, AT&T updates/apps and bixby* get blocked first...
*Bixby Vision and Vision Framework are needed by the cam.
The fine granularity on the app is great. We can see all the servi, activities and other interesting elements of each app. I've seen something like that only with apps that have root access, like MyAndroidTools for example.
I was testing the free ccswe app when it stopped working. I'm gonna buy the paid version, the only draw back was that I saw just 10+ downloads on the store. Was wondering why ppl don't buy it. Reading here your opinions gives me more reasons to get it.
blackhawk said:
Lots of pesky things.
PD MDM is the only reason this 10+ is usable without root.
Lol, AT&T updates/apps and bixby* get blocked first...
*Bixby Vision and Vision Framework are needed by the cam.
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I've blocked them and camera works fine.
w41ru5 said:
I've blocked them and camera works fine.
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No, no it doesn't. Target tracking (yellow square) needs it, possible advanced metering functions and probably more.
Those two Bixby apps only run when the cam needs them.
It does not appear to me that he lost his Knox license, I read sonewhere that he said the "free" model no longer works and he has a paid version up now, so he must have just disabled the license for the free version. The paid version is showing 100+ downloads now.
Stupid question, but I mainly used CCSWE to disable apps starting at boot. However, I never really confirmed if it was working and I've see other apps claim to do that (non-root) such as All-In-One Toolbox I believe. Has anyone confirmed thay CCSWE actually prevented selected apps from starting at boot?
He has posted a notice via ccswe update that Samsung has revoked his partner licence and without it and the keys that license grants the app can not function. both free and paid app are rendered inactive
The developer seems a decent chap and has told me that if I buy the paid version again and email him the details he will refund the original licence. Thing is I'm reluctant to pay for something that depends on a licence I don't own. If I'd realized that it only works seemingly at the whim of Samsung, I probably wouldn't have bought it in the first place!
If Samsung has revoked his partner license, how is he selling a paid version of the app? Is that why it is a beta, so all the reviews from people saying they just purchased it and it doesn't work don't show? Even if he gets it working again, it seems like an extreme gamble to purchase an app that keeps loosing its licensing.
Is there any other non-root method of disabling startups on a Samsung phone?

Question Samsung Fold 4 Debloat

Hey guys has anyone used "ADB AppControl" to debloat app/programs on the Fold 4 yet or even tried this link with the lists they name to debloat?
https://www.getdroidtips.com/uninstall-bloatware-samsung-z-flip-4-z-fold-4/#Samsung-Galaxy-Z-Flip-4-Galaxy-Z-Fold-4-Device-Overview
I've used ADB Control App, no issues.
I'm using Package Disabler, used to be in the app store but now it's cloud based. Used it on my Note 10, Note 20 and have just started to debloat the Fold 4 with no issues. Just have to be careful what you select as it may have something to do with something you use. Fairly inexpensive and works. Also don't need a PC so you can disable on the fly.
Home - Package Disabler
The only NON-root solution that let’s you disable any unwanted packages that come pre-installed / installed with your phone / tablet.
www.packagedisabler.com
Same, used adb control and debolted the minute i got the fold 4 lol. Feels so snappy and clean
eswar539 said:
Same, used adb control and debolted the minute i got the fold 4 lol. Feels so snappy and clean
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May I know what are the packages that you uninstall pls? Thanks!
iichigoz said:
May I know what are the packages that you uninstall pls? Thanks!
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com.samsung.android.app.settings.bixby
com.samsung.systemui.bixby2
com.samsung.android.bixby.service
com.samsung.android.bixby.agent
com.samsung.android.bixbyvision.framework
com.samsung.android.bixby.wakeup
com.samsung.android.app.settings.bixby
com.samsung.android.app.spage
com.facebook.services
com.facebook.system
com.facebook.appmanager
de.axelspringer.yana.zeropage
Is it safe to uninstall or disable android auto?
sguerra923 said:
Is it safe to uninstall or disable android auto?
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Better disable it
iichigoz said:
May I know what are the packages that you uninstall pls? Thanks!
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Plus anything else u might not want like spen packages, dex, native youtube etc
I've debloated quite a few with no issues at all. Here's my lists.
ggrant3876 said:
I'm using Package Disabler, used to be in the app store but now it's cloud based. Used it on my Note 10, Note 20 and have just started to debloat the Fold 4 with no issues. Just have to be careful what you select as it may have something to do with something you use. Fairly inexpensive and works. Also don't need a PC so you can disable on the fly.
Home - Package Disabler
The only NON-root solution that let’s you disable any unwanted packages that come pre-installed / installed with your phone / tablet.
www.packagedisabler.com
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Hi, this website isn't opening. Is there a place from where i can download this app? Thanks!
I'd recommend ADBAppControl. It's free for all your devices, no need to purchase again every time you buy a new device.
ramadugu said:
Hi, this website isn't opening. Is there a place from where i can download this app? Thanks!
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I don't believe there is. I always have to use my PC and transfer to the phone. Just tried again on my PC and the site might be down for maintenance, there's a separate DL site and it's not responding either. I'll email them and see if I get a reply.
TechSilver13 said:
I'd recommend ADBAppControl. It's free for all your devices, no need to purchase again every time you buy a new device.
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Thank you, I used the this app on my windows 10 machine and was able to delete using that app.
I use Icebox, disabled (not uninstalled though) around 100 apps, works a treat!
Been using ADB App Control for my least 3 Samsung phones, Fold 4, Flip 3 and S10+ to freeze apps. Never had any issues, and the extended (paid) version is worth the money, better than some app on the Google Play that needs to rebuy after a major
software version update.
ramadugu said:
Thank you, I used the this app on my windows 10 machine and was able to delete using that app.
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The site is back live again. The only problem with the other app touted here, ADP App Control is that you can't disable on the fly..................you need a PC to make it work.
Home - Package Disabler
The only NON-root solution that let’s you disable any unwanted packages that come pre-installed / installed with your phone / tablet.
www.packagedisabler.com
Just used this to debloat my Fold 4. Thanks for the recommendations. Definitely feels snappier.
Just to help others:
ADB AppControl
Official website of the ADB AppControl application. Free Download. Latest release. The ultimate applications manager and debloat tool for Android devices.
adbappcontrol.com
ADB AppControl - FREE
I highly recommend ADB AppControl, or any other PC method of disabling bloatware on your phone.
Reason being, if you happen to disable something critical for the phone to operate like normal, like what I did...., then you still have a chance to revert your changes, and avoid having to reset your phone. If I had made the same mistake using an app on my phone to disable bloat, I would have been forced to factory reset!
xT29c said:
I highly recommend ADB AppControl, or any other PC method of disabling bloatware on your phone.
Reason being, if you happen to disable something critical for the phone to operate like normal, like what I did...., then you still have a chance to revert your changes, and avoid having to reset your phone. If I had made the same mistake using an app on my phone to disable bloat, I would have been forced to factory reset!
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I respectfully disagree, with the app you can re-enable immediately and not have to wait until you get home to your PC. I have disabled a system I shouldn't and was able to fix it on the fly without a PC or a factory data reset. I have no issues with adb app control but I don't want to have to rely on a PC when I'm away from home. I am proficient in using adb and even that can be reversed without FDR!

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