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How prevent from Auto upgrading to Oreo?

I turned off Auto download on WiFi, but I'm not confident it will stop update to Oreo.
Anyone know if/what I need to do to prevent the update?

I found in Developer Options an auto system update option that I turned off but it still updated. Dammit!
No help from anyone here either. Maybe it can't be prevented.

I have deactivated network access for the app „System Update“ and deactivated the search for updates from within the update app.
Seems to work.

I'll keep that in mind if it happens again.
Update on turning off updates in Developer options: I have since found this to be what happens after turning off auto update in dev options:
It downloads the update
It puts a notice up that it has upgraded and I need to boot (that was when I posted about it still updating)
But turns out it does not actually perform the update.
It is a bit annoying. I get that notice and it remains in the notifications, even though I have gone in and turned off that notification. As long as it doesn't update, I guess I can live with it.
As it's already downloaded, I'd say your options won't help me at this point.

To get rid oft the notification, open Settings » Apps and delete data an cache oft the Systemupdate app. Then continue restricting its network access ( all three options) and notifications. To be sure, disable its ability to change system settings.

itsjustmeagain said:
I have deactivated network access for the app „System Update“ and deactivated the search for updates from within the update app.
Seems to work.
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I presume I disable network access under networked apps menu. The only access listed there is mobile. I would think it could still get there when hooked to Wi-Fi.
Do not see an app called update for which to disable search. But I have applied all of your other suggestions, and appreciate your help.

without root : adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.huawei.android.hwouc
Done !

I was surprised...just got another prompt to update. Wanted access to photos. I denied and cancelled. I haven't had that particular promo for a while. I bet outs prompting now because I deleted the download. Although I have auto update turned off in developer options.

use my command and you'll never get this update again

mrassol said:
use my command and you'll never get this update again
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Ok. Thanks. I'll have to get the appropriate stuff installed on the PC to do that. Since moving to this phone from Samsungs, I've not used any of that stuff, or done any rooting (I do miss root a bit).

mrassol said:
use my command and you'll never get this update again
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So I have just finished a fresh reload of the original ROM, and now want to trh the command you listed
adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.huawei.android.hwouc
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But I can't get ADB to recognize the phone. I have USB Debugging turned on. I have Hisuite able to see it. But ADB does not see it.
When I search Google for how to do ADB on the Mate 9, I keep getting led to info about installing fastboot. When I go to the Huwaei site to download the fastboot / adb stuff, the site freezes.
Any suggestions?

ewingr said:
So I have just finished a fresh reload of the original ROM, and now want to trh the command you listed
But I can't get ADB to recognize the phone. I have USB Debugging turned on. I have Hisuite able to see it. But ADB does not see it.
When I search Google for how to do ADB on the Mate 9, I keep getting led to info about installing fastboot. When I go to the Huwaei site to download the fastboot / adb stuff, the site freezes.
Any suggestions?
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have you tried to uncheck and recheck usb debugging ?
what does adb devices tells you ?

mrassol said:
have you tried to uncheck and recheck usb debugging ?
what does adb devices tells you ?
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I don't know what was going on. AFter posting, I was chasing USB drivers. But I was having problems finding them to download too. I tried it again though, and it is now working. Not sure what was going on.
Thanks for your input. I appreciate it.

Restore update
Hm, and how it restore, again install it com.huawei.android.hwouc ?
Where is download it?
Thanks

minzak said:
Hm, and how it restore, again install it com.huawei.android.hwouc ?
Where is download it?
Thanks
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adb shell cmd package install-existing com.huawei.android.hwouc
For me it's better to disable/enable this app:
adb shell pm disable-user com.huawei.android.hwouc
adb shell pm enable --user 0 com.huawei.android.hwouc

minzak said:
Hm, and how it restore, again install it com.huawei.android.hwouc ?
Where is download it?
Thanks
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To disable System Update, use:
adb shell pm disable-user com.huawei.android.hwouc
If you ever want to enable it back, simply go to Settings, Apps, check to show System apps and services, scroll to System Update and Enable

Tuxozaur said:
adb shell cmd package install-existing com.huawei.android.hwouc
For me it's better to disable/enable this app:
adb shell pm disable-user com.huawei.android.hwouc
adb shell pm enable --user 0 com.huawei.android.hwouc
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When I type in:
adb shell cmd package install-existing com.huawei.android.hwouc
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I get error "Unknown command: install-existing"
So I tried:
adb shell cmd package install -existing com.huawei.android.hwouc
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I get this:
Exception occurred while dumping:
java.lang.IllegalArgumentException: Unknown option -e
at com.android.server.pm.PackageManagerShellCommand.makeInstallParams(PackageManagerShellCommand.java:1070)
at com.android.server.pm.PackageManagerShellCommand.runInstall(PackageManagerShellCommand.java:139)
at com.android.server.pm.PackageManagerShellCommand.onCommand(PackageManagerShellCommand.java:94)
at android.os.ShellCommand.exec(ShellCommand.java:94)
at com.android.server.pm.PackageManagerService.onShellCommand(PackageManagerService.java:19505)
at android.os.Binder.shellCommand(Binder.java:468)
at android.os.Binder.onTransact(Binder.java:367)
at android.content.pm.IPackageManager$Stub.onTransact(IPackageManager.java:2387)
at com.android.server.pm.PackageManagerService.onTransact(PackageManagerService.java:3504)
at com.android.server.pm.HwPackageManagerService.onTransact(HwPackageManagerService.java:659)
at android.os.Binder.execTransact(Binder.java:565)
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So I did a list of the command parameters, and do not even see anywhere that -existing would be used.
Can someone please provide me correct command to re-install the com.huawei.android.hwouc?

ewingr said:
When I type in:
I get error "Unknown command: install-existing"
...
Can someone please provide me correct command to re-install the com.huawei.android.hwouc?
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Correct re-install command is as in the Post #15:
Code:
adb shell cmd package install-existing com.huawei.android.hwouc
See also:
https://www.xda-developers.com/uninstall-carrier-oem-bloatware-without-root-access/
https://forum.xda-developers.com/ma...-bloatware-blocking-ads-t3971297/post80526831
and attachments (batch script - rename to bat, and screenshot from PC)
Code:
ECHO OFF
CLS
adb wait-for-device devices
PAUSE
ECHO List packages
adb shell pm list packages
PAUSE
ECHO Disable System Update
adb shell pm disable-user com.huawei.android.hwouc
PAUSE
ECHO List disabled packages
adb shell pm list packages -d
PAUSE
ECHO Re-enable System Update
adb shell pm enable com.huawei.android.hwouc
PAUSE
ECHO Uninstall System Update
adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.huawei.android.hwouc
PAUSE
ECHO Re-install System Update
adb shell cmd package install-existing com.huawei.android.hwouc
PAUSE
Make sure to have ADB USB debugging enabled in Development menu. PC must be granted for debugging (from the phone side).
Ofc, drivers, etc must be installed to the PC - Minimal ADB and Fastboot package (search on XDA) will do

Problem is, I have already run the delete cmd from earlier in the thread (a reply to my original post here.) Now I need to reinstall. The post I quoted supposedly is how to do that, but I'm getting the errors noted. Going forward I will do it per your suggestion.
Hoping someone can give me correct syntax to revive the update functionality.

ewingr said:
Problem is, I have already run the delete cmd from earlier in the thread (a reply to my original post here.) Now I need to reinstall. The post I quoted supposedly is how to do that, but I'm getting the errors noted. Going forward I will do it per your suggestion.
Hoping someone can give me correct syntax to revive the update functionality.
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There is no ADB delete cmd - could you be precise and quote exactly the command you originally used?
And the ROGHT commands for ADB re-enabling and re-installing are e.g in my previous post, there are no other 'correct syntax' commands (Google search is also your friend)
If your ADB does not recognize
adb shell cmd package install-existing ...
then something is wrong with your ADB installation on PC or settings on the phone.
Follow the first link in my previous answer and set/install ADB exactly as described in the XDA article
Ofc, if you rooted the phone and you really DELETED hwouc, then you can not reinstall by ADB - but then ADB would not complain that it did not recognize the command but would complain that package did not exist

Making downloaded themes permanently applied.

I noticed that this phone is customizable with too many themes, BUT we can only try downloaded themes from the web, not make them permanent. So I got a solution, which doesn't need root or any app installation.
1. Download a theme from the web (format of theme is .theme)
2. Via file manager, open the theme. Your theme store will open.
3. Tap "try". It will apply and say that the theme will ONLY work for 5 minutes before reverting.
From this point on, you must be fast. Theme store will reawaken with 5 minutes.
4. Go to settings, apps, and force stop the theme store. Clear its data and cache as well.
5. Enable USB debugging via developer options.
6. On your PC type "adb shell", press enter.
7. Once in shell, type "pm disable-user --user 0 com.nearme.themestore". Theme store will be disabled and disappear.
Now the downside is that you can't change themes. If you want to change themes, just type "pm enable com.nearme.themestore" or "pm enable --user 0 com.nearme.themestore" (dunno which but one of them will surely work) and theme store will appear again and you can change themes via the method above, or just use the store.

7. Once in shell, type "pm disable-user --user 0 com.nearme.themestore". Theme store will be disabled and disappear.
For those using Minimal adb tool, type adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.nearme.themestore

Uninstalled sideloaded app, now unable to reinstall

1. Sideloaded an app using LineageOS 17.1 recovery via "Apply update" > "Apply from ADB" > then "adb sideload" command on my PC.
2. Uninstalled the app using "adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 <package.name>". Also uninstalled from my work profile using the same command.
3. Now when I try to sideload the same app using the same process, it says success, however the app isn't on my phone.
Any help? Thanks.

Code:
adb shell pm uninstall -k -user 0 <package.name>
doesn't uninstall an app, it simply hides the app from Android's default user ( read: user 0 ).
To really uninstall an app you'ld have to run
Code:
adb uninstall <package.name>

jwoegerbauer said:
Code:
adb shell pm uninstall -k -user 0 <package.name>
doesn't uninstall an app, it simply hides the app from Android's default user ( read: user 0 ).
To really uninstall an app you'ld have to run
Code:
adb uninstall <package.name>
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I tried that but I just got the error message "[DELETE FAILED_INTERNAL_ERROR]". Any idea on how to fix this mess?

Can anyone please help me with this? I need to properly uninstall the app and reinstall it.

google is your friend
How to install / get back uninstalled Apps (APKs) with ADB.
A lot of people searched for a way to uninstall bloat or APKs using ADB because a lot of OEMs don't allow uninstalling many of preinstalled apps. Tested on Pie and Oreo. BUT most of the articles if not all of them ( couldn't find any article...
forum.xda-developers.com

How To Guide Watch4 ADB Commands - Disable/Enable/Uninstall/Restore system app, Install/pull Apps

Hello Everyone,
I hope you all are good,
So I see some on you wondering about how to uninstall, reinstall, install, pull, enable and disable apps for the watch, so I decided to make this thread to address these different scenarios, this is based on test of users, if there is any incorrect command, let me know and I will update the thread...
Requirements: ADB (to execute adb commands)...
~~~ Enabling Watch4 ADB ~~~​
The first thing you need to do is enable the watch developer mode by going into watch settings then about and tap the version many times till it says switched on, inside developer mode enable ADB, it will enable ADB Wi-Fi, if it doesn't, enable then go to Wi-Fi and make sure that Wi-Fi is connected to the same network of the PC, head back to developer mode and you will see under ADB Wi-Fi IP address...
~~~ Running ADB & Connecting to the Watch4 ~~~​
Watch is ready for some ADB action and adventure lol, on pc start PowerShell or CMD inside ADB folder by holding down SHIFT and right clicking on empty area:
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
or if you have cmd-here.exe, run it...
type the following:
adb connect <IP>
(if it's your first time, check your watch for RSA authentication and allow the PC to connect)
Now here is the list of scenarios...
~~~ Scenario 1: Installing Apps ~~~​Place the apk in adb folder then type:
adb -s <IP> install --user 0 <apk-name>.apk
once you are done disconnect:
adb disconnect
~~~ Scenario 2: Uninstalling System Apps ~~~​Be very careful, don't uninstall vital system apps, uninstall apps that you see on the watch home screen drawer or watch widgets...
Enter Shell mode typing:
adb shell
then type:
pm list packages
Find the packages you want to remove then type for each package
pm uninstall -k --user 0 <package-name-to-uninstall>
once you are done exit and disconnect:
exit
adb disconnect
~~~ Scenario 3: Disabling/Enabling System Apps ~~~​Enter Shell mode typing:
adb shell
then type:
pm list packages
Find the packages you want to:
Disable then type for each package
pm disable-user --user 0 <package-name-to-disable>
Enable then type for each package
pm enable --user 0 <package-name-to-enable>
once you are done exit and disconnect:
exit
adb disconnect
~~~ Scenario 4: Reinstalling/Restoring System Apps ~~~​Enter Shell mode typing:
adb shell
Find the package you want to restore (thanks to @adfree)
com.android.cts.priv.ctsshim
com.google.android.ext.services
com.samsung.android.knox.wkes
com.sec.location.nfwlocationprivacy
com.android.providers.telephony
com.sec.android.app.parser
com.android.dynsystem
com.samsung.android.networkstack
com.samsung.android.calendar
com.samsung.android.watch.cameracontroller
com.android.providers.calendar
com.sec.automation
com.android.providers.media
com.google.android.ext.shared
com.samsung.android.watch.watchface.analoguefont
com.samsung.android.watch.watchface.simplecomplication
com.skms.android.agent
com.samsung.android.wear.shealth
com.samsung.android.incallui
com.sec.usbsettings
com.samsung.android.watch.watchface.premiumanalog
com.sec.factory
com.android.companiondevicemanager
com.android.mms.service
com.samsung.android.watch.watchface.myphoto
com.samsung.android.watch.watchface.mystyle
com.android.providers.downloads
com.samsung.android.video.wearable
com.google.android.networkstack.tethering.overlay
com.samsung.android.storage.watchstoragemanager
com.monotype.android.font.foundation
com.samsung.android.gallery.watch
com.samsung.android.watch.compass
com.sk.vas.tshare
com.sec.android.app.factorykeystring
com.samsung.android.watch.runestone.app
com.sec.android.app.samsungapps
com.samsung.android.sdk.handwriting.watch
com.samsung.android.watch.findmyphone
com.samsung.android.watch.findmywatch
com.sec.android.app.wlantest
com.google.android.overlay.modules.permissioncontroller
com.android.vending
com.android.networkstack
com.samsung.android.watch.weather
com.google.android.wearable.batteryservices
com.android.modulemetadata
com.android.certinstaller
com.android.carrierconfig
com.google.android.marvin.talkback
com.samsung.android.app.esimkeystring
com.samsung.SMT
com.samsung.rtl
android
com.samsung.rtlassistant
com.google.android.overlay.modules.cellbroadcastreceiver
com.samsung.android.aircommandmanager
com.google.android.apps.wearable.settings
com.android.mtp
com.android.nfc
com.samsung.android.messaging
com.android.backupconfirm
com.samsung.android.stextclassifier
com.samsung.android.app.telephonyui
com.android.statementservice
com.samsung.android.wear.musictransfer
com.samsung.android.watch.watchface.basicclock
com.samsung.android.bixby.agent
com.sec.android.app.hwmoduletest
com.sec.bcservice
com.sec.modem.settings
com.samsung.hidden.SKT
com.monotype.android.font.samsungone
com.google.android.permissioncontroller
com.android.wearable.resources
com.sec.android.app.servicemodeapp
com.samsung.android.watch.watchface.simpleclassic
com.android.providers.settings
com.samsung.accessibility
com.sec.imsservice
com.samsung.android.service.health
com.google.android.apps.wearable.systemui
com.android.webview
com.samsung.android.watch.watchface.dualwatch
com.android.se
com.android.inputdevices
com.samsung.advancedcallservice
com.samsung.android.app.contacts
com.samsung.android.app.reminder
com.samsung.android.watch.watchface.together
com.samsung.android.watch.flashlight
com.samsung.android.watch.watchface.typography
com.samsung.android.watch.watchface.large
com.samsung.android.watch.watchface.animal
com.google.android.apps.maps
com.samsung.android.qrreader.watch
com.samsung.advp.imssettings
com.samsung.android.watch.alarm
com.android.cellbroadcastreceiver
com.sec.android.RilServiceModeApp
com.samsung.android.mdecservice
com.samsung.android.watch.timer
android.ext.shared
com.samsung.android.smartgesture
com.samsung.android.wear.blockednumber
com.android.server.telecom
com.samsung.euicc
com.android.keychain
com.google.android.packageinstaller
com.google.android.gms
com.google.android.gsf
com.google.android.tts
android.ext.services
com.android.wifi.resources
com.google.android.partnersetup
com.sec.android.diagmonagent
com.android.localtransport
com.samsung.android.batterysavingsettings
com.samsung.android.wearable.knox.attestation
com.samsung.android.watch.stf
com.google.android.wearable.ambient
com.samsung.packageinstalleroverlay
com.samsung.android.shealthmonitor
com.samsung.android.watch.watchface.aremoji
com.android.managedprovisioning
com.samsung.android.watch.watchface.analogmodular
com.android.networkstack.tethering
com.android.soundpicker
com.samsung.android.watch.watchface.emergency
com.samsung.android.watch.watchface.simpleanalogue
com.samsung.android.dialer
com.samsung.android.watch.safety_assistance
com.samsung.android.dqagent
com.google.android.clockworkicons
com.google.android.wearable.overlay.home.merlot
com.samsung.android.wearable.setupwizard
com.sem.factoryapp
com.samsung.android.watch.stopwatch
com.google.android.wearable.healthservices
com.samsung.wear.contacts.sync
com.ims.dm
com.google.android.apps.wearable.retailattractloop
com.sec.android.soagent
com.samsung.android.wearable.sysui
com.sec.phone
com.samsung.android.bixby.wakeup
com.samsung.android.honeyboard
com.samsung.android.scloud
com.samsung.android.location.locproxy
com.sec.app.RilErrorNotifier
com.samsung.euicc.wmservice
com.samsung.android.watch.watchface.bitmoji
com.sec.android.app.bluetoothtest
com.sec.android.sdhms
com.android.networkstack.permissionconfig
com.samsung.android.mediacontroller
com.google.android.wearable.app
com.android.cts.ctsshim
com.samsung.android.watch.screencapture
com.samsung.android.wear.samsungvoiceinput
com.samsung.android.watch.watchface.digitalmodular
com.samsung.android.wcs.extension
com.samsung.android.wearable.samsungaccount
com.samsung.android.providers.contacts
com.android.phone
com.android.shell
com.android.wallpaperbackup
com.android.providers.blockednumber
com.android.providers.userdictionary
com.android.providers.media.module
com.samsung.android.watch.watchface.superfiction
com.google.android.clockwork.oemsetup
com.wssyncmldm
com.samsung.android.watch.worldclock
com.android.hotspot2.osulogin
com.samsung.android.clientconnection
com.android.location.fused
com.sec.android.app.personalization
com.samsung.android.apps.wearable.recent
com.samsung.android.watch.watchface.digitalfont
com.samsung.aasaservice
com.samsung.android.watch.watchface.endangeredanimal
com.samsung.android.cidmanager
com.android.bluetooth
com.samsung.android.watch.watchface.companionhelper
com.samsung.sec.android.application.csc
com.samsung.android.samsungnetworklocation
com.google.android.wearable.frameworkpackagestubs
com.samsung.android.watch.watchface.tickingsound
com.samsung.android.mcfds
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type to restore
pm install-existing <package-name-to-reinstall>
once you are done exit and disconnect:
exit
adb disconnect
~~~ Scenario 5: Pulling Apps ~~~​Enter Shell mode typing:
adb shell
then type
pm list packages
Find the package of interest then type
pm path <package-name>
this returns the path of the apk package location, exit shell
exit
now pull it typing:
adb pull <path-to-apk-package> <package-name>.apk
you have pulled the apk into the adb folder...
~~~ End of Scenarios ~~~​I have one thing to say, sorry for the caps in advance, but I got to do it
TURN OFF ADB ON WATCH​otherwise it will drain your watch battery...
~~~ Don't forget to ~~~
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I am gonna reserve this just in case I need it in the future

Hi, thanks for that, will be helpful.
Has anyone tested disabling samsung pay? Or any other system apps? Just curious if its safe to disable it..
Thanks

strokk said:
Hi, thanks for that, will be helpful.
Has anyone tested disabling samsung pay? Or any other system apps? Just curious if its safe to disable it..
Thanks
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SHM is a system app and has been disabled, no issues...
You can try disabling Samsung pay, the expected scenario is the watch will call Samsung pay, it doesn't find it returns "no supported app found" or "enable Samsung pay?" Or take you to the playstore or (last or I promise lol) it will switch to another pay method...
Uninstalling is the dangerous command...

someone tried to install google assistant via adb?
Can´t find an apk and have no other watch to extract it -.-

I apologise for dumb question: i always wanted to play with adb (for uninstalling and disabling apps) on my phones...but i didn't have the guts or knowledge. Can i use this guide (to the letter) to do it on my phone?
Including using the minimal adb zip you provided?
I intend to uninstall stuff when my fold3 and watch 4 classic lte arrive

pleitegeier said:
someone tried to install google assistant via adb?
Can´t find an apk and have no other watch to extract it -.-
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When I get my watch and see that I have it, I will pull and upload it for you...
Diaconescu_Tiberiu said:
I apologise for dumb question: i always wanted to play with adb (for uninstalling and disabling apps) on my phones...but i didn't have the guts or knowledge. Can i use this guide (to the letter) to do it on my phone?
Including using the minimal adb zip you provided?
I intend to uninstall stuff when my fold3 and watch 4 classic lte arrive
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No question is dumb and yes you can use the guide as a reference, just keep in mind that packages of phone are different than the watch, also, on the phone you can disable system apps but you can't uninstall them like the watch (as far as I know) and finally, no need to do adb install on the phone because it's a direct install...
Unless when you said use it on the phone as in execute adb commands on the phone for the watch, yes it will work too...

Thanks! Works great.

There is an error for enabling package: pm enable-user --user 0 <package-name-to-disable> should be : pm enable --user 0 <package-name-to-disable>

renton82 said:
There is an error for enabling package: pm enable-user --user 0 <package-name-to-disable> should be : pm enable --user 0 <package-name-to-disable>
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Thank you for sharing, I'll fix it right away

Hey man great guide. I noticed you are missing a few apps. I removed it myself
com.samsung.android.wear.calculator
com.microsoft.office.outlook
com.samsung.android.wearable.music

al52025 said:
Hey man great guide. I noticed you are missing a few apps. I removed it myself
com.samsung.android.wear.calculator
com.microsoft.office.outlook
com.samsung.android.wearable.music
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Thank you for sharing, I'll add them when I can

Will disabling or uninstalling apps cause the watch not to take OTA updates, or any updates to the system at all? I have my TWP3 debloated, and it works with items uninstalled/disabled etc.

AwkwardUberHero said:
Will disabling or uninstalling apps cause the watch not to take OTA updates, or any updates to the system at all? I have my TWP3 debloated, and it works with items uninstalled/disabled etc.
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You'll still get OTA updates and you might see things you debloated get installed again, depending on what the update has

Dante63 said:
You'll still get OTA updates and you might see things you debloated get installed again, depending on what the update has
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Thanks. That makes sense. Appreciate you making this thread on how to do all of this.

Hey finally a topic I was looking for !
I have a question. Is that the same as ADB Minimal Fastboot ?
I will buy the GW4 very soon and since I am in China, therefore buying the Chinese version that doesn't come with the Playstore, I was planning to install the Playstore APK on it.
Then I Googled and found a post about using ADB to install APK from PC to WearOS and I found that some use ADB Minimal ADB Fastboot to do that. Reading this post it looks the same, but I haven't used ADB so I can't be sure for sure
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I just click on the ADB link and saw that it was ADB Minimal Fastbook, my bad I haven't checked on the link first. Well awesome nice and thanks for the post!
Do you guys think that I can install the Playstore APK on the GW4 (China version doesn't have Playstore and I work in China now) ?

Dante63 said:
or if you have cmd-here.exe, run it...
type the following:
adb connect <IP>
(if it's your first time, check your watch for RSA authentication and allow the PC to connect)
Now here is the list of scenarios...
~~~ Scenario 1: Installing Apps ~~~​Place the apk in adb folder then type:
adb -s <IP> install <apk-name>.apk
once you are done disconnect:
adb disconnect
~~~ ​
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Here when you say "type the following: adb connect <IP>", where do I find the IP I should replace "IP" with?
Same question for "adb -s <IP> install <apk-name>.apk"
Sorry if the question sound stupid, I haver used the command window, I'm a total novice

Mini Jay said:
Here when you say "type the following: adb connect <IP>", where do I find the IP I should replace "IP" with?
Same question for "adb -s <IP> install <apk-name>.apk"
Sorry if the question sound stupid, I haver used the command window, I'm a total novice
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On your watch. When you enable adb over wifi, it'll show you your ip address. Something like 192.168.1.1:5555

AwkwardUberHero said:
On your watch. When you enable adb over wifi, it'll show you your ip address. Something like 192.168.1.1:5555
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thanks!

Mini Jay said:
thanks!
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Welcome!

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Super handy debloating list. It definitely saved me some time. I did it right on the phone with App Manager instead of using ADB.
When removing com.google.android.dialer and com.google.android.contacts I would recommend enabling the stock versions.
Code:
adb shell pm enable com.android.dialer
adb shell pm enable com.android.contacts