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Hi iv seen loads of people trying to remove stock apps. Due to the eMMC protection the DesireHD/DesireZ/G2 has we are unable to do this at this point. But what we can do is to stop them from running and showing in the app list.
I will use Amazon MP3 as an example :-
1) Find the process name of the APP yor want to disable. You can do this by looking in /system/app for the file name. Or i find this method a lil quicker
From Terminal App or ADB shell type
pm list packages
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and find the process in the list i.e com.amazon.mp3
2) In Terminal App or ADB shell type "pm disable ProcessName" i.e.
pm disable com.amazon.mp3
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3) Reboot phone or just the launcher
4) The app wont/cant run (the icon may stay tho.)
All credit goes to others around the web
[UPDATED 27/10/2010] Icon may not be removed
It just reappears in the list when I do this.
RD1945 said:
It just reappears in the list when I do this.
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Same here too.
Well, I've used 'pm disable *twitter*' - That should work shouldn't it?
Rebooting now
Could you stop Sense from running this way and just use Launcher Pro?
Stock apps
I would be sooo greatfull to get no sence DHD... Im opened to any sugestions and ideas....
you must remember first to type 'su' to get super user permissions, you will know that you have su permissions when the $ turns to a #.
Hope this helps you all.
Credit to others and not me, I'm just regurgitating info that I have sought out.
Yer the icon wont go when in scense but the app cant run anyway so it cant hog RAM/CPU ect.
More comprehensive guide/explanation here from the G2 thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=809231
Hi
Can i disable Sense and the whole sense applications?
I cant find sense in the list.
Is com.htc.launcher the sense launcher?
EDIT:
I have disabled com.htc.launcher but sense is still there.
For those who hate bloatware HTC like me, I created this list:
Code:
su
pm disable com.amazon.mp3/com.amazon.mp3.client.activity.LauncherActivity
pm disable com.amazon.mp3
pm disable com.htc.android.Stock
pm disable com.htc.android.htcsetupwizard
pm disable com.htc.friendstream
pm disable com.htc.ereader
pm disable com.htc.laputa
pm disable com.htc.laputa.HtcLaputaInstaller
pm disable com.htc.connectedMedia
pm disable com.htc.Weather
pm disable com.htc.googlereader
pm disable com.htc.htctwitter
pm disable com.htc.android.mail
pm disable com.futuredial
pm disable com.htc.wdm
pm disable com.htc.recommend
Warning! The list is for those who REALLY hate the Sense and HTC applications: it disables apps like Weather, Ebook reader, RSS Feed reader, Locations, etc.
I have not tested the phone thoroughly after disabling these applications, I hope not to have disabled something vital .
If you know any other application that can be disabled safely, let me know and I will add to the list.
What we could really do with is a list of what each of these actually does.
Even better, can no-one make an app, like the SGS had, which you tap on the app name and it removes it (disables) rather than having to go into console?
Might be a dumb question but does this method require rooting?
Mojo Fones said:
Might be a dumb question but does this method require rooting?
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Read the following thread, its easy to follow....and to answer your question....yes you need temp root.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=809231
Cheers.
This is also the only way to get rid of the stock version Soundhound and Quickoffice? I have purchased these 2 apps and if I install these two I will get 2 icons for Soundhound and 2 for Quickoffice. I have tried Launcherpro - because you can disable apps.. but if I disable the standard Soundhound then It will also disable the commercial version. This is also for Quickoffice!
Anyone got some tips for this 'problem'?
kaosnews said:
This is also the only way to get rid of the stock version Soundhound and Quickoffice? I have purchased these 2 apps and if I install these two I will get 2 icons for Soundhound and 2 for Quickoffice. I have tried Launcherpro - because you can disable apps.. but if I disable the standard Soundhound then It will also disable the commercial version. This is also for Quickoffice!
Anyone got some tips for this 'problem'?
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Have the same question ! I'm trying to use VISIONary to get temp root but doesn't work ! I'm getting rooting device , please wait message for over 10 minutes now nothing else
Check if debugging mode is checked in setup/applications.
Yes it is checked otherwise you can't even run the app
the last version of titanium backup is able to totally remove system and/or preinstalled apps, like amazonmp3 etc. tried it and it worked for me, after two reboots the app is completely gone!
all of the above "hacks" didn't work for me (although i am temp rooted with visionary and used the "su" command), but titanium backup did the trick!
version: 3.5.7.3
click and hold on the app, choose "force remove app (by recovery exploit)"
Just as the subject says... How can I go about removing preloaded apps? Annoying seeing programs running that I've never launched before.
Sent from my HTC Sensation 4G using XDA App
That's one of the things that requires root privileges on the device, which is not yet available.
It is however possible to disable them. This will not free up the storage space that these apps consume, but it will prevent them from running, displaying anywhere etc. Temp root is required. Once you have the root prompt, type
pm disable <packetnamehere>
Use Quick Info Pro to find the package name of the apps you want to disable. There is a thread about apps which are safe to disable in the Development forum.
You can find the complete guide here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1150805
As said above. You can only disable atm. Removal requires full root.
Hi
I have just got my self a Moto 360. And in order to get more information on my watch i had to change my default messaging app (I have used the stock) to avoid getting dublicates of messages on my watch. But I can't find it on the list of apps i can disable in the settings.
Does any body have any idea if it is even possible?
You should be able to go to the app settings, go to all apps, scroll down to Messaging, then tap Disable. This will stop the app in its tracks, allowing you to install your third-party messaging app for your watch.
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And since you can't do that, I'd recommend that you acquire Superuser (Root) privileges and install both Titanium Backup and SuperSU. There should be an option to disable the app in Titanium.
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jonathin-ramos said:
You should be able to go to the app settings, go to all apps, scroll down to Messaging, then tap Disable. This will stop the app in its tracks, allowing you to install your third-party messaging app for your watch.
Sent from my HTC Desire 510 using XDA Free mobile app
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And since you can't do that, I'd recommend that you acquire Superuser (Root) privileges and install both Titanium Backup and SuperSU. There should be an option to disable the app in Titanium.
Sent from my HTC Desire 510 using XDA Free mobile app
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I do not want to Root my phone, but I think it is strange as all the other preinstalled apps have the possibility to disable.
But thank you for your help
I've been doing a bit of tinkering and troubleshooting in order to see if the Google ecosystem can play well with the Amazon ecosystem.
This guide is based on some of the advice given on this thread, but I've customized it specifically for those Fire HD (2017) owners that do want to debloat their tablets while preserving their Alexa Hands Free, Kindle, Prime Music/Video and Shopping apps.
You can either choose to disable the following packages with Titanium Backup (it's my preferable method) or through ADB if you're already familiar with the Android Debug Bridge.
I didn't include the pm uninstall command in this guide because it's easier to restore disabled apps in comparison to restoring uninstalled apps. I feel that it's a big risk to uninstall packages and don't want to be held liable for any mistakes that you've done. You can, however, refer to the directions provided at this link if you do want to fully uninstall packages.
Requirements:
Root (This easy guide shows you how to root your 7th generation Fire HD)
Fire OS 5.6.0.0
Fire HD (2017)
ADB (Optional, this 'Lite' package is officially provided by Google)
Basic knowledge of ADB commands
Downloads:
Titanium Backup (optional, but makes the work less tedious)
Nova Launcher (optional, if you intend to replace the default launcher)
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ADB Commands to Disable Packages (APKs):
Code:
adb shell
$ su
# pm disable <name of package>
Example:
Code:
#pm disable com.amazon.photos
ADB Commands to Enable Packages (APKs):
Code:
adb shell
$ su
# pm enable <name of package>
Example:
Code:
#pm enable com.amazon.photos
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Step 1: Install Nova Launcher: (Optional, only if you plan to remove the default Amazon launcher)
Use this guide to inject Nova Launcher into the /system partition
When Nova Launcher becomes a system app you're able to add widgets and access Google Now by swiping right on the screen
Step 2: Disable any of the packages deemed safe in this Google Sheet via ADB or Titanium Backup:
Open this Google Sheet
Contributions to this sheet are appreciated
Step 3: Clear Cache:
Code:
adb shell
$ su
# rm -r /data/dalvik-cache
# rm -r /cache/dalvik-cache
# reboot
Sources:
5.1.2 Bloatware & other Safe to remove Apps (2014)
[INFO] Fire OS App List / Debloat / Factory Images
Adb Shell Pm Hide as much bloat and amazon as you can
[DE-BLOAT] Kindle Fire HD8 6th Gen
Maximizing battery life on your rooted HD8-6G
Tips, Tricks, and the Root!
5.0.1 Bloatware & other Safe to remove Apps (2015)
Now Patched Amazon Fire Utility/Tool Bloat Removal
NO ROOT REQUIRED - Manually Uninstall System Apps
NO ROOT REQUIRED - Uninstall System Apps
[Root] Amazon Fire HD 8 & 10 (5th Gen 2015)
bakshi said:
This post is based on the advice given on this thread but it's now been customized specifically for those Fire HD (2017) owners that want to debloat their tablets and that want to preserve their Kindle, Prime Music/Video and Shopping apps. I've tinkered with and tested these apps after disabling the packages in this thread.
You can either choose to disable the following packages with Titanium Backup (my preferable method) or through ADB. I haven't included the 'adb uninstall' command because it's easier to restore disabled apps using the method described below. You can however refer to the directions included in the previous link if you do want to fully uninstall packages.
Requirements:
- Root
- ADB (This 'Lite' package is officially provided by Google)
- Fire HD (2017)
Downloads:
- Titanium Backup (optional, but makes the work less tedious)
- Nova Launcher (this list includes the fire launcher
ADB Command to Disable:
Code:
adb shell
$ su
# pm disable <name of package>
Example:
Code:
#pm disable com.amazon.photos
ADB Command to Enable:
Code:
adb shell
$ su
#pm enable <name of package>
Example:
Code:
#pm enable com.amazon.photos
Packages Deemed Safe To Disable:
Code:
package:com.amazon.mw.sdk
package:com.amazon.photos
package:com.amazon.precog
package:com.amazon.dp.contacts
package:com.amazon.unifiedsharegoodreads
package:com.amazon.kindle.otter.oobe.forced.ota
package:com.amazon.recess
package:com.amazon.platform.fdrw
package:com.amazon.venezia
package:com.android.wallpapercropper
package:com.android.protips
package:com.amazon.device.logmanager
package:com.amazon.advertisingidsettings
package:com.amazon.socialplatform
package:com.amazon.dp.fbcontacts
package:com.amazon.calculator
package:com.amazon.kindle.otter.settings
package:com.amazon.dp.logger
package:com.amazon.ods.kindleconnect
package:com.amazon.accessorynotifier
package:com.amazon.weather
package:com.amazon.webview
package:com.android.contacts
package:com.amazon.client.metrics.api
package:com.amazon.dcp
package:com.amazon.unifiedsharesinaweibo
package:com.amazon.frameworksettings
package:com.android.backupconfirm
package:com.amazon.csapp
package:com.amazon.tahoe
package:com.android.calendar
package:com.amazon.kindle.personal_video
package:com.amazon.kcp.tutorial
package:com.amazon.kindle.kso
package:com.android.sharedstoragebackup
package:com.amazon.device.backup
package:org.mopria.printplugin
package:com.amazon.securitysyncclient
package:com.amazon.unifiedshare.actionchooser
package:com.amazon.kindle.otter.oobe
package:com.amazon.tv.ottssocompanionapp
package:com.amazon.photos.importer
package:com.amazon.settings.systemupdates
package:com.android.onetimeinitializer
package:com.amazon.unifiedsharetwitter
package:com.amazon.client.metrics
package:amazon.jackson19
package:com.amazon.device.software.ota
package:com.amazon.mw
package:com.amazon.pm
package:com.amazon.kor.demo
package:com.amazon.geo.client.maps
package:jp.co.omronsoft.iwnnime.mlaz
package:com.amazon.ags.app
package:jp.co.omronsoft.iwnnime.languagepack.zhcn_az
package:com.amazon.kindle.unifiedSearch
package:com.amazon.platformsettings
package:com.kingsoft.office.amz
package:com.amazon.device.crashmanager
package:com.amazon.application.compatibility.enforcer
package:com.android.email
package:com.android.music
package:com.amazon.kindle.rdmdeviceadmin
package:com.amazon.parentalcontrols
package:com.android.deskclock
package:com.amazon.communication.discovery
package:com.amazon.camera
package:com.amazon.cloud9.kids
package:com.amazon.unifiedsharefacebook
package:com.amazon.connectivitydiag
package:com.amazon.dynamicupdationservice
package:com.amazon.webview.metrics.service
package:com.amazon.application.compatibility.enforcer.sdk.library
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you list the 3 packages that have "metrics" in the name. I saw that on an old guide and uninstalled one of them. The thing bootlooped. I could get into an ADB shell with SU and I reinstalled that metrics package and it miraculously started working again. maybe that's the difference between uninstalling and disabling, or maybe it's because I still want some amazon apps to work, like alexa, prime video, shopping, amazon app store.
I've personally disabled all of the packages that say 'metrics' in them and can safely say that I haven't experienced any issues. Alexa also works with the list which I provided. I facepalm because forgot to add that to the subject line of this post. Alexa is pretty damn useful.
mistermojorizin said:
you list the 3 packages that have "metrics" in the name. I saw that on an old guide and uninstalled one of them. The thing bootlooped. I could get into an ADB shell with SU and I reinstalled that metrics package and it miraculously started working again. maybe that's the difference between uninstalling and disabling, or maybe it's because I still want some amazon apps to work, like alexa, prime video, shopping, amazon app store.
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Great, thank you for sharing. I was just about to do sth similar, because i also want to keep using Alexa.
Speaking of which, I see some packages in your list which I'd expect to possibly pose problems with Alexa if disabled or uninstalled, like weather, calculator or calendar.
Also some, like device.crashmanager, sound like they maybe shouldn't be removed.
Maybe just disabling them keeps some important ressources in place that would otherwise be deleted?
At least mistermojorizin's experience suggests an important difference between disabling and uninstalling.
You raise some good points. I'm very new to the Fire HD line (I personally own a Huawei Mediapad M3 and a OnePlus 3T) and had to root them in order to add in the Google Play ecosystem. And I wanted to make their tablets as close to vanilla as possible so my parents, that both have ZTE ZMax Blade phones, wouldn't have to adjust to the Fire OS interface. I consider you all to be more knowledgeable than I am with this line so please feel free to correct me if I've made some mistakes on this thread.
With regards to device.crashmanager, it's been suggested by some other Fire "debloat" threads that it's okay to be disabled. Below are the sources that I've used to come up with my list. I'll leave it to the community to look at the links and decide whether the packages are alright or not to be disabled. This thread is a living document which I'll fix whenever problems are pointed out.
I'm going to experiment with what mistermojorizin's said right now and see if all metrics can be disabled without causing bootloops.
SOURCES:
- 5.1.2 Bloatware & other Safe to remove Apps (2014)
- [INFO] Fire OS App List / Debloat / Factory Images
- Adb Shell Pm Hide as much bloat and amazon as you can
- [DE-BLOAT] Kindle Fire HD8 6th Gen
- Maximizing battery life on your rooted HD8-6G
- Tips, Tricks, and the Root!
- 5.0.1 Bloatware & other Safe to remove Apps (2015)
- Now Patched Amazon Fire Utility/Tool Bloat Removal
- NO ROOT REQUIRED - Manually Uninstall System Apps
- NO ROOT REQUIRED - Uninstall System Apps
- [Root] Amazon Fire HD 8 & 10 (5th Gen 2015)
Kujo1 said:
Great, thank you for sharing. I was just about to do sth similar, because i also want to keep using Alexa.
Speaking of which, I see some packages in your list which I'd expect to possibly pose problems with Alexa if disabled or uninstalled, like weather, calculator or calendar.
Also some, like device.crashmanager, sound like they maybe shouldn't be removed.
Maybe just disabling them keeps some important ressources in place that would otherwise be deleted?
At least mistermojorizin's experience suggests an important difference between disabling and uninstalling.
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just copy and paste
pm disable com.amazon.mw.sdk
pm disable com.amazon.photos
pm disable com.amazon.precog
pm disable com.amazon.dp.contacts
pm disable com.amazon.unifiedsharegoodreads
pm disable com.amazon.kindle.otter.oobe.forced.ota
pm disable com.amazon.recess
pm disable com.amazon.platform.fdrw
pm disable com.amazon.venezia
pm disable com.android.wallpapercropper
pm disable com.android.protips
pm disable com.amazon.device.logmanager
pm disable com.amazon.advertisingidsettings
pm disable com.amazon.socialplatform
pm disable com.amazon.dp.fbcontacts
pm disable com.amazon.calculator
pm disable com.amazon.kindle.otter.settings
pm disable com.amazon.dp.logger
pm disable com.amazon.ods.kindleconnect
pm disable com.amazon.accessorynotifier
pm disable com.amazon.weather
pm disable com.amazon.webview
pm disable com.android.contacts
pm disable com.amazon.client.metrics.api
pm disable com.amazon.dcp
pm disable com.amazon.unifiedsharesinaweibo
pm disable com.amazon.frameworksettings
pm disable com.android.backupconfirm
pm disable com.amazon.csapp
pm disable com.amazon.tahoe
pm disable com.android.calendar
pm disable com.amazon.kindle.personal_video
pm disable com.amazon.kcp.tutorial
pm disable com.amazon.kindle.kso
pm disable com.android.sharedstoragebackup
pm disable com.amazon.device.backup
pm disable org.mopria.printplugin
pm disable com.amazon.securitysyncclient
pm disable com.amazon.unifiedshare.actionchooser
pm disable com.amazon.kindle.otter.oobe
pm disable com.amazon.tv.ottssocompanionapp
pm disable com.amazon.photos.importer
pm disable com.amazon.settings.systemupdates
pm disable com.android.onetimeinitializer
pm disable com.amazon.unifiedsharetwitter
pm disable com.amazon.client.metrics
pm disable amazon.jackson19
pm disable com.amazon.device.software.ota
pm disable com.amazon.mw
pm disable com.amazon.pm
pm disable com.amazon.kor.demo
pm disable com.amazon.geo.client.maps
pm disable jp.co.omronsoft.iwnnime.mlaz
pm disable com.amazon.ags.app
pm disable jp.co.omronsoft.iwnnime.languagepack.zhcn_az
pm disable com.amazon.kindle.unifiedSearch
pm disable com.amazon.platformsettings
pm disable com.kingsoft.office.amz
pm disable com.amazon.device.crashmanager
pm disable com.amazon.application.compatibility.enforcer
pm disable com.android.email
pm disable com.android.music
pm disable com.amazon.kindle.rdmdeviceadmin
pm disable com.amazon.parentalcontrols
pm disable com.android.deskclock
pm disable com.amazon.communication.discovery
pm disable com.amazon.camera
pm disable com.amazon.cloud9.kids
pm disable com.amazon.unifiedsharefacebook
pm disable com.amazon.connectivitydiag
pm disable com.amazon.dynamicupdationservice
pm disable com.amazon.webview.metrics.service
pm disable com.amazon.application.compatibility.enforcer.sdk.library
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I'm making a comprehensive Google Sheet with the names, commands, descriptions of Amazon bloatware and whether they are safe to remove. Feel free to add and make corrections to it.
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just copy and paste
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bakshi said:
You raise some good points. I'm very new to the Fire HD line (I personally own a Huawei Mediapad M3 and a OnePlus 3T) and had to root them in order to add in the Google Play ecosystem. And I wanted to make their tablets as close to vanilla as possible so my parents, that both have ZTE ZMax Blade phones, wouldn't have to adjust to the Fire OS interface. I consider you all to be more knowledgeable than I am with this line so please feel free to correct me if I've made some mistakes on this thread.
With regards to device.crashmanager, it's been suggested by some other Fire "debloat" threads that it's okay to be disabled. Below are the sources that I've used to come up with my list. I'll leave it to the community to look at the links and decide whether the packages are alright or not to be disabled. This thread is a living document which I'll fix whenever problems are pointed out.
I'm going to experiment with what mistermojorizin's said right now and see if all metrics can be disabled without causing bootloops.
SOURCES:
- 5.1.2 Bloatware & other Safe to remove Apps (2014)
- [INFO] Fire OS App List / Debloat / Factory Images
- Adb Shell Pm Hide as much bloat and amazon as you can
- [DE-BLOAT] Kindle Fire HD8 6th Gen
- Maximizing battery life on your rooted HD8-6G
- Tips, Tricks, and the Root!
- 5.0.1 Bloatware & other Safe to remove Apps (2015)
- Now Patched Amazon Fire Utility/Tool Bloat Removal
- NO ROOT REQUIRED - Manually Uninstall System Apps
- NO ROOT REQUIRED - Uninstall System Apps
- [Root] Amazon Fire HD 8 & 10 (5th Gen 2015)
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Others maybe, I'm certainly not. I was just writing down my thoughts after checking your list, without being an expert on this.
bakshi said:
I'm making a comprehensive Google Sheet with the names, commands, descriptions of Amazon bloatware and whether they are safe to remove. Feel free to add and make corrections to it.
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Great!
bakshi said:
I've personally disabled all of the packages that say 'metrics' in them and can safely say that I haven't experienced any issues. Alexa also works with the list which I provided. I facepalm because forgot to add that to the subject line of this post. Alexa is pretty damn useful.
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Weird. I tried to uninstall three metrics packages a week ago and got into trouble. Wondering how you did it.
Hi guys, first of all thanks for the detailed thread
This is the more specific thread I have found for the fire HD8 7th generation but apologies if this isn't the right place for my question. I have been a while reading about the tablet, it's version, software and the possibilities for it.
I can see in all the threads the required version is FireOS 5.6.0.0 but I upgraded to FireOS 5.6.0.1 So I am not sure if my version is compatible with all the procedures here...
I thought the FireOS included was complete enough to use normal apps like Youtube, GMail, use chromecast, etc... So at this point I am disappointed and willing to install a different ROM. Is there any custom ROMs available? I haven't found anything
Thanks in advance
Hey @manuten,
I haven't updated my first batch of Fire HD's to 5.6.0.1 yet. Was this 5.6.0.1 a must have update? Were you able to get a glimpse of the changelog by any chance? I just got another Fire HD in my hands and will be debloating it soon. If you could wait a bit I'll have some updates on the Google Sheet soon. For anyone who has recently installed 5.6.0.1 could you please update my Google Sheet with new bloatware if the update came with it?
Thank you all!
manuten said:
Hi guys, first of all thanks for the detailed thread
This is the more specific thread I have found for the fire HD8 7th generation but apologies if this isn't the right place for my question. I have been a while reading about the tablet, it's version, software and the possibilities for it.
I can see in all the threads the required version is FireOS 5.6.0.0 but I upgraded to FireOS 5.6.0.1 So I am not sure if my version is compatible with all the procedures here...
I thought the FireOS included was complete enough to use normal apps like Youtube, GMail, use chromecast, etc... So at this point I am disappointed and willing to install a different ROM. Is there any custom ROMs available? I haven't found anything
Thanks in advance
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bakshi said:
Hey @manuten,
I haven't updated my first batch of Fire HD's to 5.6.0.1 yet. Was this 5.6.0.1 a must have update? Were you able to get a glimpse of the changelog by any chance? I just got another Fire HD in my hands and will be debloating it soon. If you could wait a bit I'll have some updates on the Google Sheet soon. For anyone who has recently installed 5.6.0.1 could you please update my Google Sheet with new bloatware if the update came with it?
Thank you all!
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So I have been searching for the changelog. I can see some release notes but they only say: "General improvements and performance enhancements" The also have a link for more information but that redirects to the 5.6.0.0 Release Notes. So there is not much information there, sorry.
Let me know if there any more information I can provide
Topic should say Fire HD 10 (2017), as the linked root method is only for the HD10 and does not work on the HD8.
So is there any word on if this is all kosher with 5.6.0.1
freaky2xd said:
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Jesus Christ, that made my life a lot easier- thanks!
Hi, bit of a noob question here but I've not seen it answered yet reading around these threads: On a rooted HD 10 (7th, OS 5.6.0.0) can we uninstall amazon apps and then install them from Google Play and use them without registering the whole device? I want to stay unregistered but still sign into individual Amazon apps such as Video. I followed the process on this thread (very clear, thanks OP!) using Amazon Music as a test - using uninstall rather than disable - reinstalled from Google Play and still got prompted to register device. Any advice?
I disabled a handful of apps listed here after installing an alternate launcher.
I tried changing the wallpaper after that, but there is no app or handler to do so.
What is the app/service that handles that?
autobulb said:
I disabled a handful of apps listed here after installing an alternate launcher.
I tried changing the wallpaper after that, but there is no app or handler to do so.
What is the app/service that handles that?
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I use Nova Launcher and I am able to switch wallpapers with that. If your lock screen is still enabled, though, and you want to change it, I believe you need to use Amazon Photos
dondraper23 said:
I use Nova Launcher and I am able to switch wallpapers with that. If your lock screen is still enabled, though, and you want to change it, I believe you need to use Amazon Photos
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Thanks that helped. The wallpaper change even stays if you decide to use a different launcher. I am trying out the rootless Pixel launcher and it's working well.
I do have another problem though. Alexa seems to be missing from my device. I made sure not to disable any apps/services that are required for Alexa according to the Google Docs sheet posted in OP. The Alexa app still exists on the device but there is no option to enable it to disable it in Settings under Device Options. According to some guides on the net it should be in Device Options right above Date & Time but it's missing.
autobulb said:
I do have another problem though. Alexa seems to be missing from my device. I made sure not to disable any apps/services that are required for Alexa according to the Google Docs sheet posted in OP. The Alexa app still exists on the device but there is no option to enable it to disable it in Settings under Device Options. According to some guides on the net it should be in Device Options right above Date & Time but it's missing.
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All these comments are for 5.6.0.1:
If your device looks like mine, it should currently have two rows of four under Device Options:
[Wireless Network] [Airplane Mode] [Blue Shade] [Do Not Disturb]
[Bluetooth] [Help] [Auto-Rotate] [Camera]
If so, then you need to enable Alexa in the Fire's Settings app. It's on the left-hand side, fourth item down under "Device" (the top option).
Tapping that should replace the [Camera] in Device Options with [Alexa Hands-Free]. (Once you enable Alexa under Device, there will also be a toggle for Alexa Hands-Free under that menu.)
And if you've already done that . . . I'm at a loss.
Now that factory images have finally been posted, we got to work with what many people have pre-installed (qd4a.200805.003). Pretty clear of bloat compared to many of the other manufactures, but there are still some apps we really don't need, and some that we can definitely do without, especially those that nibble away simultaneously at your privacy, data allotment, and battery. We have tried to categorize each type, and comment a little regarding each entry.
Probably the easiest way to debloat on this phone today is to issue the "pm disable-user --user 0" command via ADB as explained here:
https://www.xda-developers.com/disable-system-app-bloatware-android/
Without further ado, here is what we came up with:
PHP:
# Google Pixel 4a qd4a.200805.003 Debloat Script
# ================================================
#
# Generally Undesirable or un-nessary Pre-Loaded Apps
#-------------------------------------------------
# bookmark provider
pm disable-user --user 0 com.android.bookmarkprovider
# Device Personalization Services
pm disable-user --user 0 com.google.android.as
# Google Partner Setup
pm disable-user --user 0 com.google.android.partnersetup
# Google Market Feedback Agent
pm disable-user --user 0 com.google.android.feedback
# Google Carrier App Logging
pm disable-user --user 0 com.google.android.apps.carrier.log
# Google Connectivity Metrics
pm disable-user --user 0 com.android.connectivity.metrics
# Partner Bookmarks
pm disable-user --user 0 com.android.providers.partnerbookmarks
# Google Wearables Companion
pm disable-user --user 0 com.google.android.apps.wearables.maestro.companion
# OTA / Dynamic System Updates (if you prefer to manually update)
pm disable-user --user 0 com.android.dynsystem
pm disable-user --user 0 com.google.android.factoryota
# Tethering (Un)Entitlement
pm disable-user --user 0 com.google.android.tetheringentitlement
#
# Verizon - Specific Stuff
# -------------------------------------------------
pm disable-user --user 0 com.verizon.mips.services
pm disable-user --user 0 com.customermobile.preload.vzw
pm disable-user --user 0 com.verizon.llkagent
pm disable-user --user 0 com.verizon.obdm_permissions
pm disable-user --user 0 com.android.vzwomatrigger
pm disable-user --user 0 com.customermobile.preload.vzw
#
# Pre-Loaded Google Apps I personally dont use
#-------------------------------------------------
# Chrome
pm disable-user --user 0 com.android.chrome
# Stock Youtube App
pm disable-user --user 0 com.google.android.youtube
# 1st Run Setup Wizard
pm disable-user --user 0 com.google.android.setupwizard
# Digital Wellbeing (battery drain)
pm disable-user --user 0 com.google.android.apps.wellbeing
# GMail
pm disable-user --user 0 com.google.android.gm
# Google Docs
pm disable-user --user 0 com.google.android.apps.docs
# Youtube Music
pm disable-user --user 0 com.google.android.apps.youtube.music
# Google Play Movies & TV
pm disable-user --user 0 com.google.android.videos
# Google Photos (uses lots of data...use other gallery app instead)
pm disable-user --user 0 com.google.android.apps.photos
#
This is just our first draft of what we have done so far on our phone, so please feel free to comment, add, and delete.
I was surprised to learn that my device came with all of these Verizon services preloaded (but disabled at least) even though I purchased the unlocked version. Its kind of disturbing to learn the amount of influence Verizon has on device manufacturers, I was happy to see it gone. Thanks for the helpful list!
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Actually, has anyone tested using this command to uninstall the Phone application? i use Google Hangouts exclusively for phonecalls, meaning that every call I receive on my SIM number is either a missdial or spam, and since Android doesn't let you mute those notifications, it can be pretty annoying as you might expect. Some devices tolerate the uninstallation of the Phone app just fine, while others will crash and reboot from an incoming call with no application to handle it. I'm planning to go with a custom ROM once one is available, so I will test this personally soon to see how the 4a behaves
PhobiaSoft said:
I was surprised to learn that my device came with all of these Verizon services preloaded (but disabled at least) even though I purchased the unlocked version. Its kind of disturbing to learn the amount of influence Verizon has on device manufacturers, I was happy to see it gone. Thanks for the helpful list!
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I have an unlocked phone and there is no Verizon apps. If you bought it from Verizon that's the problem.
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I have an unlocked phone and there is no Verizon apps. If you bought it from Verizon that's the problem.
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I didn't buy it from Verizon, I bought the unlocked version from the Google Store. The apps don't appear on the phone itself, only when you push "Adb shell pm list package -d". Try it for yourself.
same here...mine is Fi directly from Google Fi store and it had all those Verizon apps even though Fi does not use Verizon!
I have an unlocked phone and the Verizon apps are on it, but disabled and not visible. They do show up in Titanium Backup, which is the only way I knew they were there.
I bought my phone unlocked from Google and it grabbed a bunch of AT&T bloatware. I use an AT&T sim so I figure it sends a pull request and grabs that garbage on first run. Easy to uninstall but pretty ****ty.
yaggermr said:
I bought my phone unlocked from Google and it grabbed a bunch of AT&T bloatware. I use an AT&T sim so I figure it sends a pull request and grabs that garbage on first run. Easy to uninstall but pretty ****ty.
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Definitely possible. The weird thing is that I use a T Mobile SIM. So no idea where my Verizon stuff came from unless Google flashes the same image to every phone and then "activates" the Verizon apps if you buy the Verizon version? I have no idea truthfully. If so, what a ****ty way to do it...
Turning off, or freezing Photos, breaks the camera preview of recent shots you've taken. I just tried it and got a black screen. It wouldn't access my third-party gallery app. When I unfroze Photos, the preview worked (again). I don't want Photos running nor do I want to use it, but it seems like that camera functionality is broken without it(?)
I thought the "# Tethering (Un)Entitlement " would be where the phone checks to see if you can tether or not. When I disabled it the tethering option was greyed out and couldn't even tether through my visible card. My plan is so old that they didn't say we could or could not use hotspot but with the 4a now it tells me I can't if I try to enable it.
I'm gonna give this a shot, thanks for posting!
With this method, do system updates or factory resets undo this debloating?
hey so i just noticed you're disabling these and not uninstalling. any particular reason why we wouldn't want to issue pm uninstall -k --user 0 <name of package> instead of pm disable-user --user 0 <name of package> also located a few more verizon apps to add to the list
Code:
sunfish:/ $ pm list packages | grep 'vzw'
package:com.vzw.apnlib
package:com.customermobile.preload.vzw
package:com.android.vzwomatrigger
sunfish:/ $ pm list packages | grep 'verizon'
package:com.verizon.mips.services
package:com.verizon.obdm_permissions
package:com.verizon.services
package:com.verizon.obdm
package:com.verizon.llkagent
Thanks for the post.
Do you know what to disable to remove the obnoxious date and weather "widget" from the home screen?
PhxCliff said:
Thanks for the post.
Do you know what to disable to remove the obnoxious date and weather "widget" from the home screen?
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i am not running the stock google nexus launcher but iirc, you just hold down that date/weather widget (while on the home screen obviuously) for a second or two and then either drag the widget to the top of the screen OR select remove if a menu appears. i run nova launcher and that widget can be added or removed similarly and it's referred to as google's "At A Glance" widget. i ran grep on "google" which produced a bigger list, also "glance", which produced nothing, and finally "widget". that output is below:
Code:
sunfish:/ $ pm list packages | grep "widget"
package:com.google.android.apps.genie.geniewidget
there's the "At A Glance" widget
I'm wondering if some of these actually are necessary. Settings has been acting strange and force closing a lot since disabling these. Haven't made any other sort of system changes.
dpaine88 said:
I'm wondering if some of these actually are necessary. Settings has been acting strange and force closing a lot since disabling these. Haven't made any other sort of system changes.
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Debloaters are netoriously aggressive w/o a demonstrated benefit for each item on the scratch list. Adverse side effects are common. My advise is to use the tools already built into Android to identify offenders and only act on those that are truly egregious. Share your experiences so others can learn.
dpaine88 said:
I'm wondering if some of these actually are necessary. Settings has been acting strange and force closing a lot since disabling these. Haven't made any other sort of system changes.
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bruh, you're going to need to be more detailed with your responses in order to receive help. specifically, which p4a do you have (verizon, fi, or whatever) on android 10 or 11? which of the apps did you disable and have you installed any apps post disabling some of the system apps?. can you give us a display output from
adb shell pm list packages
adb shell pm list packages -d
adb shell pm list packages -u
dpaine88 said:
I'm wondering if some of these actually are necessary. Settings has been acting strange and force closing a lot since disabling these. Haven't made any other sort of system changes.
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I don't use the method in the OP to disable apps. I use Titanium Backup (requires root) because if something screwy happens, it's easier to find the culprit and reverse it.
I disabled everything in the OP except Tethering, 1st run, and Photos. So far, so good on A10 running Nova launcher. I haven't had a Settings crash.
A bad disabling can cause that, but so can a poorly matched launcher, or an older app that Hooks Settings that isn't updated for the latest Android version.
Are you rooted?
Also try clearing the cache/data in Google Play Services. I've found a corrupt Play Services update can crash Settings. In the past, I've had to revert to an older version manually and let it update again.
DB126 said:
Debloaters are netoriously aggressive w/o a demonstrated benefit for each item on the scratch list. Adverse side effects are common. My advise is to use the tools already built into Android to identify offenders and only act on those that are truly egregious. Share your experiences so others can learn.
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bruh, you're going to need to be more detailed with your responses in order to receive help. specifically, which p4a do you have (verizon, fi, or whatever) on android 10 or 11? which of the apps did you disable and have you installed any apps post disabling some of the system apps?. can you give us a display output from
adb shell pm list packages
adb shell pm list packages -d
adb shell pm list packages -u
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digger16309 said:
I don't use the method in the OP to disable apps. I use Titanium Backup (requires root) because if something screwy happens, it's easier to find the culprit and reverse it.
I disabled everything in the OP except Tethering, 1st run, and Photos. So far, so good on A10 running Nova launcher. I haven't had a Settings crash.
A bad disabling can cause that, but so can a poorly matched launcher, or an older app that Hooks Settings that isn't updated for the latest Android version.
Are you rooted?
Also try clearing the cache/data in Google Play Services. I've found a corrupt Play Services update can crash Settings. In the past, I've had to revert to an older version manually and let it update again.
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Damn you guys kick ass. I wasn't even really asking for help and certainly not expecting it but thank you!!! I was just gonna try to fix things on my own.
I was about to try the Android 11 beta anyways so I went ahead and updated to that which has helped SOME- Settings still will back out on its own or jump around but hasnt FC'd since. It is especially wonky on the battery page and will sometimes go back to home on its own.
So this is my first Android phone(going back to OG Droid) that I have NOT rooted. I normally would just freeze via TiBu myself too. I am also using Nova Launcher. I am using TMobile on the phone FWIW.
Here is the disabled packages list . I can do the others too but its quite long and didnt want to clog it up.
Code:
PS D:\Downloads\platform-tools_r30.0.3-windows\platform-tools> .\adb shell pm list packages -d
package:com.google.omadm.trigger
package:com.google.android.youtube
package:com.vzw.apnlib
package:com.android.sdm.plugins.connmo
package:com.verizon.mips.services
package:com.verizon.obdm_permissions
package:com.android.sdm.plugins.usccdm
package:com.android.sdm.plugins.sprintdm
package:com.verizon.services
package:com.android.sdm.plugins.diagmon
package:com.google.android.apps.wellbeing
package:com.google.android.apps.carrier.log
package:com.android.chrome
package:com.google.android.partnersetup
package:com.customermobile.preload.vzw
package:com.google.android.feedback
package:com.android.sdm.plugins.dcmo
package:com.android.providers.partnerbookmarks
package:com.android.bookmarkprovider
package:com.google.android.projection.gearhead
package:com.verizon.obdm
package:com.google.android.tetheringentitlement
package:com.android.omadm.service
package:com.google.android.apps.wearables.maestro.companion
package:com.google.android.hiddenmenu
package:com.google.android.apps.youtube.music
package:com.android.connectivity.metrics
package:com.verizon.llkagent
This one is interesting
package:com.google.android.hiddenmenu
Looks like in general a lot of apps are disabled by default? Cause there's plenty I don't see in the OP list but I have only done things on that list.
Can anyone who has not disabled anything post their disabled list please?
All I removed via adb was Carrier services , Chrome , Google voice and assistant and the Verizon tripe.