Guide: Debloat Android via ADB
Private Your Tech – by S7venLights⚠️ This article may not be fully complete. Any contributions and help are welcome!
🔗 Related links
GitHub - XenHat/debloat-samsung-android:
ADB commands to aggressively de-bloat Samsung Android Phones without root. Make Samsung One UI closer to stock Android.
https://github.com/XenHat/debloat-samsung-android
📰 Information
Using ADB commands in Android to remove/disable system apps works without root. Essentially, this lets you modify your phone through commands via your computer.
Learn more here:
https://www.xda-developers.com/uninstall-carrier-oem-bloatware-without-root-access/
You can use the following command reference:
⚠️ Warnings / Notes:
- If you can find a custom ROM for the phone without Google, this is a better option.
- Backup everything before doing this!
- Disable apps first rather than removing then as sometimes you can't reinstall them. Test the phone after a reboot to ensure what you disabled doesn't break functions you need.
- Search lists of apps safe to remove for your phone. Here are some lists and more guides: https://www.androidjungles.com/android-bloatware-list-remove-android-bloatware-without-root/amp/
- Some necessary system apps have many permissions you can't block that are privacy risks.
For this, get a firewall: https://t.me/privateyourtech/45077