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A working package disabler?

Anyone managed to find a working safe package disabler? I feel all this bloatware is whats really killing my battery even tho I disabled &got rid of what I could. And even turned off the features I wouldn't be using that constantly drain. But I think the processes are still running for example the fingerprint process which I refuse to even use. I'd love to root but I think the tmobile s7 has been done yet.

Package Disabler Pro $2 in playstore

http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/software/debloater-remove-carrier-bloat-t2998294
Free.

sbdadmak said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/software/debloater-remove-carrier-bloat-t2998294
Free.
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That one requires root though.

0dBu said:
That one requires root though.
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It works without root, it just doesn't remove them and instead only disables.

The built in one (under applications, DIsable) works fine and uninstalls all the updates so you regain any memory you've lost. I've disabled several including Lookout and and T-Mobile NameID and TV.

AndroiderM said:
Package Disabler Pro $2 in playstore
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It got taken down at this time

nest75068 said:
It got taken down at this time
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Look again.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ospolice.packagedisablerpro&hl=en

mknewman said:
The built in one (under applications, DIsable) works fine and uninstalls all the updates so you regain any memory you've lost. I've disabled several including Lookout and and T-Mobile NameID and TV.
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It should be noted, that NO, THE BUILT IN ONE does not work fine, and while you mentioned the other tmobile apps, you (probably intentionally) didn't mention the terrible, disable-proof, insulting, MEMORY INTENSIVE harassment of code that is the pointless T mobile "my account" app, with its system monitoring, and permanent notifications you have to jump through hoops to disable.
The fact that I have 200 MORE Samsung apps that I'm forced to run than my vanilla android counter parts is almost as insulting as the fact that Facebook, (and messenger), whatsapp, 5 pointless t mobile apps (2 of which are trials for premium paid features) are considered equally important and can't be uninstalled.
Thats purely asinine, and the watered down built in version does nothing about the services or dependent processes (aka battery consumption and everything else)
The T mobile hidden package "com.tmobile.pr.adapt" is so invasive that it quietly asks for root, the SECOND it detects the binary and DOES SO AGAIN AND AGAIN, OVER AND OVER without us ever getting an explanation...now it even shows up in marshmallow with data usage access... the only reason we know it even exists, or wants root, is supersu pops up, as our battery bottoms out...
Now, package disabler pro is gone from the store..oh wait...is it? Or is it just gone for Samsung devices? Or maybe just T Mobile, Samsung devices? Hrrmmm
No. The built in watered down version which doesn't help us with a package like tmobile.pr.adapt or let us disable every single thing we choose to, is simply NOT GOOD ENOUGH.
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Look again.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ospolice.packagedisablerpro&hl=en
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It's only gone for certain devices...

My Account is not enabled on my S7 unless I start it up myself. The com.tmobile.pr.adapt is enabled but if you disable Diagnostics under App Settings in T-Mobile for me it uses very little data, 14mb in almost a month for me, and T-Mo claims that the usage is not charged to you. You are correct you cannot stop it with the default application manager, but it will not show up in the task bar unless you manually start it.
I'm not going to get into root issues, my phone is on the Jump on Demand so I'm planning to trade up every few months and yeah root is nice but for the most part unless you are a dev (I am not) you shouldn't need it. I'd love to have my copy of Root Explorer and Titanium Backup work (for restores) but can get along without it. If I really needed that stuff I wouldn't have given up my Sony Xperia Z Ultra which was running CM to go to a new unrooted platform.

Hi,
I have been using EZ package disabler since I got my S7 Edge and I am happy with it. Unfortunately, when the software update came, with too much excitement, I forgot to enable all disabled apps prior to updating the firmware. I have updated the firmware with apps disabled. What problem should I be facing? What should I do? Currently I am not experiencing any problems but I suspect that the disabled apps where not optimized. Any help would be much appreciated. Thank you.

You can still find package disabler pro. Won't post the link because forum rules but Google is your best friend. I have it in my SD card.
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How to completely delete stock apps without root

How to completely delete stock apps from Galaxy S8 without root access, like Microsoft apps last night I was trying to remove Excel and Powerpoint but I couldn't, looks weird!

Without root you can use the well known app Package Disabler Pro Samsung:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ospolice.packagedisablerpro
Apps are disabled (removing is not possible) but disappear completely.

themissionimpossible said:
Without root you can use the well known app Package Disabler Pro Samsung:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ospolice.packagedisablerpro
Apps are disabled (removing is not possible) but disappear completely.
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They will still takes up space yeah?
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These apps are in the system partition and take space there.

Disabling them also doesn't stop them getting updated by "Galaxy Apps". I had powerpoint and word updating themselves yesterday despite the fact I have them both disabled *AND* have turned off automatic updates in Galaxy Apps! (and if that wasn't bad enough, it was using up my mobile data allowance when doing it!!).

ewokuk said:
I had powerpoint and word updating themselves yesterday despite the fact I have them both disabled *AND* have turned off automatic updates in Galaxy Apps!
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You have to permanently disable the Samsung Push Service (the first thing I do), and disable Galaxy Apps and enable it only when needed....

itsmohsink said:
How to completely delete stock apps from Galaxy S8 without root access, like Microsoft apps last night I was trying to remove Excel and Powerpoint but I couldn't, looks weird!
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You can't remove any stock apps without root access. If you can root your S8 then Download Lucky Patcher Apk and you can remove unnecessary stock apps.

ewokuk said:
Disabling them also doesn't stop them getting updated by "Galaxy Apps". I had powerpoint and word updating themselves yesterday despite the fact I have them both disabled *AND* have turned off automatic updates in Galaxy Apps! (and if that wasn't bad enough, it was using up my mobile data allowance when doing it!!).
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I don't understand how they're able to update on your phone even with the option disabled. Since buying my phone two weeks ago I've seen either Samsung apps asking to be updating before being used or the app shows as update is available but never updating on tis own without my permission. You got a rooted phone, or something?

Sailor Gerry said:
I don't understand how they're able to update on your phone even with the option disabled. Since buying my phone two weeks ago I've seen either Samsung apps asking to be updating before being used or the app shows as update is available but never updating on tis own without my permission. You got a rooted phone, or something?
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I don't understand either. no, if I was rooted then those apps wouldn't even be on the phone! I haven't spotted it lately so it may have been a bug or something that was fixed (of course Samsung as usual can't be bothered providing proper changelogs so that we have a clue what they have done), but they don't update that often so it might also be that I just didn't see it when it was doing it.

try this one. apps will still take up place in system partition,
but I don't think they will auto update after this.
https://www.xda-developers.com/uninstall-carrier-oem-bloatware-without-root-access/

Sailor Gerry said:
I don't understand how they're able to update on your phone even with the option disabled. Since buying my phone two weeks ago I've seen either Samsung apps asking to be updating before being used or the app shows as update is available but never updating on tis own without my permission. You got a rooted phone, or something?
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I don't understand either. no, if I was rooted then those apps wouldn't even be on the phone! I haven't spotted it lately so it may have been a bug or something that was fixed (of course Samsung as usual can't be bothered providing proper changelogs so that we have a clue what they have done), but they don't update that often so it might also be that I just didn't see it when it was doing it.
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I have quite a few packages disabled with Package Disabler Pro and have had two system updates without an issue.

ggrant3876 said:
I have quite a few packages disabled with Package Disabler Pro and have had two system updates without an issue.
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That's strange. Also, I'm not using any package disablers. Maybe that's related? The app you're using?

roaduardo said:
That's strange. Also, I'm not using any package disablers. Maybe that's related? The app you're using?
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https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ospolice.packagedisablerpro&hl=en

Your favorite/must have tweaks/apps?

I have a carrier Note 20 Ultra (T-Mobile), so I don't think I can like ever root or anything. Wondering what the next best thing is? Any cool APKs? Is unlocked firmware worth flashing or will I lose carrier services?
Thanks for reading!

Vonsk said:
I have a carrier Note 20 Ultra (T-Mobile), so I don't think I can like ever root or anything. Wondering what the next best thing is? Any cool APKs? Is unlocked firmware worth flashing or will I lose carrier services?
Thanks for reading!
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Good Lock from Samsung is a must[emoji2956][emoji1303]
Edit: ...for non root Ad Blocker use Blokada
Just Google it[emoji16]
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Vonsk said:
I have a carrier Note 20 Ultra (T-Mobile), so I don't think I can like ever root or anything. Wondering what the next best thing is? Any cool APKs? Is unlocked firmware worth flashing or will I lose carrier services?
Thanks for reading!
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Without root you can still use substratum to theme your phone.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/substratum/official-starting-substratum-andromeda-t3798316
You can also use Hex Installer to theme without root.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=project.vivid.hex.bodhi&hl=en_US
An old root app, Adaway can also be used without root now. Just use the latest Beta vesion.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2190753

CCSWE to disable pesky apps and DevCheck and Hardware info app to review the system info etc.

After some more though there are two more root apps that you can use with several adb commands without root.
GSam Battery Monitor Pro.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.gsamlabs.bbm.pro&hl=en_US
Naptime by Francisco Franco the android kernel developer. Put's you're phone into a deeper doze and in turn saves battery.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.gsamlabs.bbm.pro&hl=en_US

PD MDM
Good lock family apps
One Handed Operation +
Double Tap
Digi Clock
Samsung Galay store themes and icon packs
Color Wallpaper
If you load 3rd party launchers you'll find out the native Sammy one is actually quit good... and stable.
Had a 3rd party launcher put my 10+ in a boot loop twice.
Two hard resets later... NO!
Samsung provides a lot of customization apps, add some 3rd Playstore ones and a package blocker to take out the trash. All these use little battery and run great.

CCSWE is still working for you?

ventolino said:
CCSWE is still working for you?
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It wasn't working on my Note 10+ and had to change Package Disabler Pro. Someone on the forum has said that CCSWE is back and working.

ggrant3876 said:
It wasn't working on my Note 10+ and had to change Package Disabler Pro. Someone on the forum has said that CCSWE is back and working.
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AT&T 10+, tried it but get a can't verify Knox message.

Nova Launcher still one of the best around, imo. Have been using it for several years across many devices.

blackhawk said:
AT&T 10+, tried it but get a can't verify Knox message.
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I'm using Package Disabler Pro, a member of this forum said he's using it on the Note 20 Ultra. As I said it wasn't working on my Note 10+. Just downloaded and verified working on the Note 20 Ultra.

blackhawk said:
PD MDM
Good lock family apps
One Handed Operation +
Double Tap
Digi Clock
Samsung Galay store themes and icon packs
Color Wallpaper
If you load 3rd party launchers you'll find out the native Sammy one is actually quit good... and stable.
Had a 3rd party launcher put my 10+ in a boot loop twice.
Two hard resets later... NO!
Samsung provides a lot of customization apps, add some 3rd Playstore ones and a package blocker to take out the trash. All these use little battery and run great.
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Would you please share all that you have disabled with pdp. I bought it but I am not sure what all I can disable safely.
Thank you.

ventolino said:
CCSWE is still working for you?
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For me yes. Back in business!!!

ggrant3876 said:
It wasn't working on my Note 10+ and had to change Package Disabler Pro. Someone on the forum has said that CCSWE is back and working.
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enjoylife1788 said:
Would you please share all that you have disabled with pdp. I bought it but I am not sure what all I can disable safely.
Thank you.
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This is my current set up (see, import xml attachment*). I'm using the PD widget to flip Playstore and a few other checked apps on as needed.
Of course you can block many I don't have blocked.
Just don't get stupid about it. Probably best not to block One UI... Goggle and try to learn/understand what you're blocking.
Know that some apks are dependent on others, that by blocking an apk it can cause constant polling that sucks cpu cycles and battery as other apks try to communicate with the missing one.
So just blocking the hell out of everything doesn't necessarily mean better battery life. Bloatware and 3red party aapps are generally exempt from this effect; system apps watch more carefully if blocked.
Note that I block AT&T updates like the plague; don't want it forcing updates and it's constantly running with every permission under the sun.
If something goes wrong and you get the flashing kernel of death you'll need to disable PD as Administrator fast. Know how to get there blindfolded, ha-ha fast mind and fingers count when the screen warning is flashing.
PD runs in Safe Mode so forget that.
The current version is very stable on Pie; no issues.
I've never had to do a hard reset using package blockers but using a rock solid one is important as it can raise hell if it goes rogue.
Weeeee-e-e fun times... too fun.
Use PD MDM to clear data; it leaves no nulls (presumably).
Clearing app data in Settings apparently doesn't always; enough so to leave the data corrupted in some cases. I've seen this happen.
PD can fix apks by clearing data that otherwise wouldn't be possible like with smaller unistallible system apks.
It's a great tool to use for troubleshooting and system repair. It can save you from a reload.
I love this app; my 10+ be a complete mess without it.
It's the first app I load on a reload.
Play with it
Note: if you do a carrier update it's best to disable PD completely. I've done flashes with it enable with no apparent harm but this isn't a good idea. Apps seem to update ok on Playstore even when blocked.
*you can create multiple backups with different configurations and use that history of them to troubleshoot etc. Make sure to save copies to the SD card, email it to yourself or on the PC... saves time.

Apps list for disable

Hi I'm looking for a list for disabling some apps,there was one around before where it gave a brief info of what the app did and if it was safe to remove or not but I cannot find it anywhere does anyone have a copy thanks
Also I've paid for package dissabler Pro and ccswe but both have stopped working is there a good alternative
Thanks

might provide a good start
Note 9 debloat bash script
Hello, So basically I wanted to de-bloat my note 9, but also understand what I am removing and avoid some troublesome packages. So I looked at the packages from sea-wa's Note9 and S9 Bloatware Removal Threads (thank you sea-wa) and try to find...
forum.xda-developers.com

You really should take the time/trouble to learn what a apk does and what happens (dependencies) when you do.
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
Some apps are best firewall blocked rather than package blocked; Karma Firewall, Playstore.

raul6 said:
might provide a good start
Note 9 debloat bash script
Hello, So basically I wanted to de-bloat my note 9, but also understand what I am removing and avoid some troublesome packages. So I looked at the packages from sea-wa's Note9 and S9 Bloatware Removal Threads (thank you sea-wa) and try to find...
forum.xda-developers.com
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Thanks I'll take a look I remember seeing a excel format type list a while back been trying to find that one but cannot seem to find it lol

blackhawk said:
You really should take the time/trouble to learn what a apk does and what happens (dependencies) when you do.
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
Some apps are best firewall blocked rather than package blocked; Karma Firewall, Playstore.
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Will this get stopped by knox license key like the others?
Thanks

brockyneo said:
Will this get stopped by knox license key like the others?
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Yes. It is actually PDP pro (what was linked) . Like ccswe it is a dependant on Samsung deciding if the licencing terms have been broken and if so invalidating all the licences

brockyneo said:
Will this get stopped by knox license key like the others?
Thanks
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Been using it for over 3 years, zero issues.
It can completely clear apk data/caches unlike when you do it in settings so it can repair system apks that otherwise would cost you a factory reset. A very useful tool.

It also has an interactive widget that allows you to toggle all checked apps on/off easily, very useful. The app uses little battery and can be firewall blocked once it's license has been activated.
It literally is the first app I load after a factory reset

blackhawk said:
It also has an interactive widget that allows you to toggle all checked apps on/off easily, very useful. The app uses little battery and can be firewall blocked once it's license has been activated.
It literally is the first app I load after a factory reset
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I'll get it bought so if the key runs out do I just go back onto the Web site and buy a new key? I've just factory reset my device as I fancied a fresh install and the first thing I try to do is disable all the apps I don't use lol

brockyneo said:
I'll get it bought so if the key runs out do I just go back onto the Web site and buy a new key? I've just factory reset my device as I fancied a fresh install and the first thing I try to do is disable all the apps I don't use lol
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Last reload it updated its license automatically I believe. Either way it wasn't hard or eventful to do.
As useful as it is on one of my reloads I simply just repurchased it to expedite matters. The 10+ is an unusable mess without it

brockyneo said:
Will this get stopped by knox license key like the others?
Thanks
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Haven't had any issue with my license so far, been using it for 4-5 months now. I personally like it better than the adb method because you can disable and reenable on the fly.

ggrant3876 said:
Haven't had any issue with my license so far, been using it for 4-5 months now. I personally like it better than the adb method because you can disable and reenable on the fly.
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Just be careful as it's active even in safe mode.
The -only- way to disable PD MDM is in Device administrator apps.
If you disable a system apk that's needed to boot and you reboot you're boned.
I never had that kind of issue but keep it in mind.

blackhawk said:
Just be careful as it's active even in safe mode.
The -only- way to disable PD MDM is in Device administrator apps.
If you disable a system apk that's needed to boot and you reboot you're boned.
I never had that kind of issue but keep it in mind.
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Been doing this for years with zero problems. The note 10+ and Note 20 Ultra are the only 2 phones I haven't rooted. If you didn't have to pay to unlock the bootloader I'd do the Note 20.

ggrant3876 said:
Been doing this for years with zero problems. The note 10+ and Note 20 Ultra are the only 2 phones I haven't rooted. If you didn't have to pay to unlock the bootloader I'd do the Note 20.
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Lol, ever get the "Android kernel has stopped" message?
It's rare but oh ever so fun
Hasn't happened with my current disabler or on the 10+ but damn...
As the flash rate increases it becomes quit a challenge to deactivate.
Androids are a riot

Question Safe to debloat list?

I'm looking to transformmy gw4 to close to pixel watch style and want to get rid of any samsung ux apps.
So i would like uninstall/disable any samsung ux apps and services that eat battery for no reason and not break any services (steps, heartrate etc.
Not uninstall but preferably disable (correct me if i'm wrong, but after uninstalling system apps using adb can these be installed again if i want to go back to stock by factory reset?)

ArletPDR said:
I'm looking to transformmy gw4 to close to pixel watch style and want to get rid of any samsung ux apps.
So i would like uninstall/disable any samsung ux apps and services that eat battery for no reason and not break any services (steps, heartrate etc.
Not uninstall but preferably disable (correct me if i'm wrong, but after uninstalling system apps using adb can these be installed again if i want to go back to stock by factory reset?)
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No it's absolutely safe to uninstall bloatware as factory image can't be modified without root.
Calling pm uninstall --user 0 [package] should uninstall for current user eg. on a different partition which was setup during device initial setup.
Also it's safe to execute pm delete-dexopt [package] it order to remove files after the app optimization process on first start.
Next week I'll try to create a list of app safe to uninstall.
P.S. Oh, meanwhile could you try to take a look at the installed system apps list
pm list packages -s

@ArletPDR you can try this method though it's from 2021.
debloat galaxy watch 4
Hello everyone, Hope you all good, First of all, I want to clarify that this is a list with everything that people can remove, it is up to you to choose what to remove from the watch 4, you don't need to remove all apps... Debloat Galaxy Watch...
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PsyClip-R said:
@ArletPDR you can try this method though it's from 2021.
debloat galaxy watch 4
Hello everyone, Hope you all good, First of all, I want to clarify that this is a list with everything that people can remove, it is up to you to choose what to remove from the watch 4, you don't need to remove all apps... Debloat Galaxy Watch...
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I'd love an updated list, there's been quite a few changes since then...

raby said:
I'd love an updated list, there's been quite a few changes since then...
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I've got a list of system apps installed after the last update. Though it still needs to be verified which app is safe to uninstall

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I've got a list of system apps installed after the last update. Though it still needs to be verified which app is safe to uninstall
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Sounds good to me, its a shame that I can't remove samsung health for all the health tracking functions of the watch to still work properly, it's a huge battery hog and I'd rather use google fit or better yet, and open source tracker, but I guess that's on me for buying a samsung watch, can't wait for it to be rooted

raby said:
I'd love an updated list, there's been quite a few changes since then...
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This list still works, it has been updated due to an issue with gps not working when uninstalling sth related to Bixby. I've used this list just two weeks ago and no issue. Even uninstalled more aps then listed. So just give it a try.

bluetigger68 said:
This list still works, it has been updated due to an issue with gps not working when uninstalling sth related to Bixby. I've used this list just two weeks ago and no issue. Even uninstalled more aps then listed. So just give it a try.
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I did, and I had no issues with gps, just didn't remove watch faces because I don't think those affect performance at all