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Can't uninstall malwares which are installed as system apps.

Hi there,
Recently I installed 9Apps App on my phone. After that it automatically started downloading many apps and they all were installed as system apps. As soon as I came to know I turned off my WiFi/Data and unistalled 9Apps.
I have root access. So I tried to uninstall those malwares using "System App Remover" "SuperSU" "Titanium Backup". These all apps say that "uninstall failed". So I tried to delete those apks from "/system/apk" by mounting system R/W using "ES File Explorer" and "Terminal". None of them works. Even I tried uninstall by ''Recovery Exploit" but it also doesn't work.
When I switch on my DATA/WiFi these apps again start downloading new malwares and 'INSTALLING THEM AS SYSTEM APPS' which I'm unable to remove. I've also performed a "CLEAN FACTORY RESET" but it also doesn't work.
Also I scanned with free antivirus it says they're malwares.
The following are those malwares
--com.google.updater
--Amazon Shopping App
--Voot
--FreeCharge
--com.google.android.searchbox
--some porn apps
I can't uninstall any.
Please give me suggestion.
Or if reinstalling my ROM is the only option.
Thanks.
My phone is iBall Andi 4-B2 (3G) IPS

manaspustake said:
Hi there,
Recently I installed 9Apps App on my phone. After that it automatically started downloading many apps and they all were installed as system apps. As soon as I came to know I turned off my WiFi/Data and unistalled 9Apps.
I have root access. So I tried to uninstall those malwares using "System App Remover" "SuperSU" "Titanium Backup". These all apps say that "uninstall failed". So I tried to delete those apks from "/system/apk" by mounting system R/W using "ES File Explorer" and "Terminal". None of them works. Even I tried uninstall by ''Recovery Exploit" but it also doesn't work.
When I switch on my DATA/WiFi these apps again start downloading new malwares and 'INSTALLING THEM AS SYSTEM APPS' which I'm unable to remove. I've also performed a "CLEAN FACTORY RESET" but it also doesn't work.
Also I scanned with free antivirus it says they're malwares.
The following are those malwares
--com.google.updater
--Amazon Shopping App
--Voot
--FreeCharge
--com.google.android.searchbox
--some porn apps
I can't uninstall any.
Please give me suggestion.
Or if reinstalling my ROM is the only option.
Thanks.
My phone is iBall Andi 4-B2 (3G) IPS
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Hi manaspustake, Find out if the apps are installed as administrator then this is the problem that you are not able to uninstall them. Good luck

Can you modify the malwares to make corrupted using APK Editor Pro
1. Go to Manifest
2. Find the device administrator component is declared as a receiver component, remove it
3. Rebuild it

[Uninstall any apps] via adb [No ROOT]

How to uninstall system app or any app without having rooted?
1) Connect your phone via USB
2) Turn android debugging on
3) Go to android shell using $ adb shell
how to remove apps now
use this command now
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.my.demo.app
comment below
to undo the changes:
adb shell cmd package install-existing com.my.demo.app

Would I still be able to update my software without issues in my Galaxy s9 for instance after removing bloat via this method?? If yes, would it bring the apps back??

dannyella said:
Would I still be able to update my software without issues in my Galaxy s9 for instance after removing bloat via this method?? If yes, would it bring the apps back??
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Yes you will be able to to update your device without any issue.
No your app will not be back unless the app's apk is present in the update package.

Hi,
Do you have any ideea how to re-install an app uninstalled by miskate?
Thanks

This pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.my.demo.app only removes the app from user 0 ( current user )
Sooo to reinstall and app, you will need to factory default your device

Please Help~
I've done the steps on your video https://www.xda-developers.com/uninstall-carrier-oem-bloatware-without-root-access/ .... but the result is always "failure" not found ... can you please help me. Thank You.

This might be silly, but how do we get the app's identifier, like com.demo.my.app? Settings > Apps does not seem to have that info.

akki-k said:
This might be silly, but how do we get the app's identifier, like com.demo.my.app? Settings > Apps does not seem to have that info.
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Code:
adb shell pm list packages | grep <search-term>
Example: You can type "chrome" instead of <search-term> to find the Chrome browser.
For graphical solution you can install the app named "Package Name Viewer 2.0" by csing. :good:
edit: You can see the article Debloat: https://www.xda-developers.com/uninstall-carrier-oem-bloatware-without-root-access/

dannyella said:
Would I still be able to update my software without issues in my Galaxy s9 for instance after removing bloat via this method?? If yes, would it bring the apps back??
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Yes

adipaval said:
Hi,
Do you have any ideea how to re-install an app uninstalled by miskate?
Thanks
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I´m still looking for a solution.
Already tried pm enable or pm install -r with the apk. no success. any clue?

When after enabling Android debugging I am giving the command adb she'll from terminal in my lunix laptop I am getting an output "nicklaus_f:/
What is this?
But when I am giving the command ' adb shell pm list packages' the output I am getting is
/System/bin/sh: adb: not found
127!nicklaus_f:/$
Please advise what to do

gsantra said:
When after enabling Android debugging I am giving the command adb she'll from terminal in my lunix laptop I am getting an output "nicklaus_f:/
What is this?
But when I am giving the command ' adb shell pm list packages' the output I am getting is
/System/bin/sh: adb: not found
127!nicklaus_f:/$
Please advise what to do
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Try reinstalling adb drivers for your device.
---------- Post added at 02:35 AM ---------- Previous post was at 02:34 AM ----------
Would give this a try as soon as i get my hands on a proper pc. The korean apps on my phone are very annoying.

Is there a command to enable apps without factory reset?

gsantra said:
When after enabling Android debugging I am giving the command adb she'll from terminal in my lunix laptop I am getting an output "nicklaus_f:/
What is this?
But when I am giving the command ' adb shell pm list packages' the output I am getting is
/System/bin/sh: adb: not found
127!nicklaus_f:/$
Please advise what to do
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I would say
1. Download from android themselves:
developer.android.com/studio/releases/platform-tools
2. Extract the .zip file somewhere on your computer and add that folder to your windows PATH variable so you can reference it from anywhere using command prompt (cmd.exe).

kdm6389 said:
How to uninstall system app or any app without having rooted?
1) Connect your phone via USB
2) Turn android debugging on
3) Go to android shell using $ adb shell
how to remove apps now
use this command now
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.my.demo.app
comment below
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Any way to install user app as system apps from adb ?

[GS] said:
Any way to install user app as system apps from adb ?
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There technically is a way. Just not as "graceful"
android.stackexchange.com/questions/27/how-do-i-properly-install-a-system-app-given-its-apk

adipaval said:
Hi,
Do you have any ideea how to re-install an app uninstalled by miskate?
Thanks
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pm default-state app.name

Im trying to unistall a system app and after running pm uninstall -k --user 0 'com.icoolme.android.weather' nothing happens.
There no sucess or failure message.
Anyone knows why that happens and what can I do to fix it?

https://forum.xda-developers.com/picture.php?albumid=15288&pictureid=58390
I had to do it twice, because I didn't turn off auto update in Galaxy Apps and didn't uninstall Secure Folder before I started. I'm not 100% of the connection, but somehow Bixby came back, but I uninstalled Secure Folder, turned off Auto Update, and it worked great. They got root for my device like two days later, so kind of pointless, but it helped a lot! Thanks! :good:

please I need help how can I enable an application that I uninstall by mistake ('com.google.android.apps.photos'), without factory reset, besides which is the command that I should use to disable an application?
nota: the options that are in previous comments do not work

Is there a way to re-install an Android system app uninstalled using adb?

I was trying to install an app on my Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro with Android Oreo 8.0 but couldn't because there was some package name conflict. So I decided to uninstall the conflicting package using adb. The package was com.samsung.android.app.clockpack. I searched on Google about this package and the only information I got was that it was some clock like app whose APKs were available online. So I thought uninstalling it would be safe. But it turned out to be anything but safe.
The app which I was trying to install still had that conflicting package name problem and after uninstalling the package I realized that it was, in fact, the app required to show the clock on the lock screen. Initially I had no problem after uninstalling that package. The default clock faces were still present and it seemed as if nothing had changed. Only after a few minutes did I notice that the clock had disappeared from my phone's lock screen. I tried restarting the phone but to no avail.
I had taken the help of this XDA tutorial to uninstall that package. And I had read the warning about having to factory reset the phone to recover the uninstalled system apps. I was ready to face the situation if it arises.
In the same tutorial I also noticed this sentence:
This is a good thing, however, as it means that these applications truly aren’t being uninstalled from the device, they are just being uninstalled for the current user
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So I want to know, if the app isn't truly uninstalled from my phone, is it possible to re-install it somehow? If it's possible then it'll be greatly helpful as it will save me from wasting my time to factor reset my phone and re-install all of my apps. Thank you.

Deepak_HK said:
I was trying to install an app on my Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro with Android Oreo 8.0 but couldn't because there was some package name conflict. So I decided to uninstall the conflicting package using adb. The package was com.samsung.android.app.clockpack. I searched on Google about this package and the only information I got was that it was some clock like app whose APKs were available online. So I thought uninstalling it would be safe. But it turned out to be anything but safe.
The app which I was trying to install still had that conflicting package name problem and after uninstalling the package I realized that it was, in fact, the app required to show the clock on the lock screen. Initially I had no problem after uninstalling that package. The default clock faces were still present and it seemed as if nothing had changed. Only after a few minutes did I notice that the clock had disappeared from my phone's lock screen. I tried restarting the phone but to no avail.
I had taken the help of this XDA tutorial to uninstall that package. And I had read the warning about having to factory reset the phone to recover the uninstalled system apps. I was ready to face the situation if it arises.
In the same tutorial I also noticed this sentence:
So I want to know, if the app isn't truly uninstalled from my phone, is it possible to re-install it somehow? If it's possible then it'll be greatly helpful as it will save me from wasting my time to factor reset my phone and re-install all of my apps. Thank you.
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Try using the exact same command that was used to "uninstall" the app for the current user, but this time, when you type the command, change "uninstall" to "install".
“pm install -k --user 0 <name of package>”
Instead of:
“pm uninstall -k --user 0 <name of package>”
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Droidriven said:
Try using the exact same command that was used to "uninstall" the app for the current user, but this time, when you type the command, change "uninstall" to "install".
“pm install -k --user 0 <name of package>”
Instead of:
“pm uninstall -k --user 0 <name of package>”
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I had tried doing that but it hadn't worked. Anyway, I have factory reset my phone. Thanks.

Need the package name for the app named 'Game Center'

I am debloating my Real Me 5 Pro using adb commands.
I can't seem to find the package name for the app named 'Game Center'. Please help with it!?
Secondly, is it advisible to remove the Game Center (I am not speaking about Game Space) app itself?
Screenshot showing the app icon: https://i.imgur.com/sAgkAg4.jpg
Solved//

It is baked in the coloros. The package name is com.nearme.gamecenter.
Edit: No, you can't remove it.

Same issue
I am also looking for same. But i have different issue after removing realme browser, app market and roaming app i am facing battery drain issue(i have done it multiple times to confirm). Did you face any issue?

mit_bhalodi said:
I am also looking for same. But i have different issue after removing realme browser, app market and roaming app i am facing battery drain issue(i have done it multiple times to confirm). Did you face any issue?
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Disable them, don't uninstall them.
As far removing the browser, app market and roaming app I didn't notice any drain.

jakolantern69 said:
It is baked in the coloros. The package name is com.nearme.gamecenter.
Edit: No, you can't remove it.
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Thankyou! :good:

Chrome
I want to uninstall chrome.I put the following command in the powershell
.\adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.google.android.apps.chrome.Main
But the powershell says the command 0 is invalid.So what is the correct command to uninstall Chrome?

pnsdhrn said:
I want to uninstall chrome.I put the following command in the powershell
.\adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.google.android.apps.chrome.Main
But the powershell says the command 0 is invalid.So what is the correct command to uninstall Chrome?
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Use:
Code:
.\adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.android.chrome
OR
Code:
pm uninstall –k ––user 0 com.android.chrome

Thank you please.I want to know the package name of Chrome and Game Center also.

Deejssj said:
I am debloating my Real Me 5 Pro using adb commands.
I can't seem to find the package name for the app named 'Game Center'. Please help with it!?
Secondly, is it advisible to remove the Game Center (I am not speaking about Game Space) app itself?
Screenshot showing the app icon: https://i.imgur.com/sAgkAg4.jpg
Solved//
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How did you solve the issue of uninstalling Game Center?

pnsdhrn said:
How did you solve the issue of uninstalling Game Center?
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https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=81160105&postcount=2

Deejssj said:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=81160105&postcount=2
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Thank you Deejssj.Your quoted thread says Game Center can't be uninstalled.But you said in the first post that your problem is SOLVED.So I am very much eager to learn that how it is solved?

Deejssj said:
Disable them, don't uninstall them.
As far removing the browser, app market and roaming app I didn't notice any drain.
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Hi may I ask what's app market package name have been trying to find it using package names viewer but can't find it and I did try to google it still can't find the name.

are bhai ...play store se download kar VIEW PACKAGE NAME

DefaultJ said:
Hi may I ask what's app market package name have been trying to find it using package names viewer but can't find it and I did try to google it still can't find the name.
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package name of app market is com.oppo.market

package name of the game center is com.nearme.gamecenter
But i am unable able to uninstall it.

saad maqsood said:
package name of the game center is com.nearme.gamecenter
But i am unable able to uninstall it.
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After I try any method of removing bloatware using adb debug without root on Android 12 and 13, finally I've got method that worked both Android 12 or 13.
if regular adb disable/uninstall commands do not work, then
For Android 13 try
Code:
adb shell service call package 131 s16 com.abc.xyz i32 0 i32 0
for Android 12 try
Code:
adb shell service call package 134 s16 com.abc.xyz i32 0 i32 0
more Explanation : Click Here

Remove Apps via ADB

Have installed Lineage 9.0 and working fine but want to remove more apps llike the below
Email
Messaging
Phone
Browser
Calculator
Calender
I just want to strip it right down as for kids so just have the basics
Have the driver but anyone any guide how to remove the above via adb?
Thanks

funkyirishman said:
Have installed Lineage 9.0 and working fine but want to remove more apps llike the below
Email
Messaging
Phone
Browser
Calculator
Calender
I just want to strip it right down as for kids so just have the basics
Have the driver but anyone any guide how to remove the above via adb?
Thanks
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You can move these files from its directories to a different storage in case you need to restore, then wipe data (not needed to format data/factory reset) then restart your device and see how it goes. I think it would be fine, not essential apps if you don't need them. Browsing with a root explorer and taking a copy (moving them this way) probably you will find more apps to get rid of.

I don't want to restore them as just using it for kid's for you tube and some loaded cartoons etc saved on micro SD card
I just want to remove them via adb but don't know the command when running PowerShell
Looking for these commands

funkyirishman said:
I don't want to restore them as just using it for kid's for you tube and some loaded cartoons etc saved on micro SD card
I just want to remove them via adb but don't know the command when running PowerShell
Looking for these commands
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Saving the apps in other place is just in case you have something like an annoying warning message, but this is just for a few minutes to check that all is fine.
To remove apps through ADB you can use this guide https://www.xda-developers.com/uninstall-carrier-oem-bloatware-without-root-access/ with this process really you are hiding the "head" of the app doing them unreachable (I assume your real interest) for the end user.

SubwayChamp said:
Saving the apps in other place is just in case you have something like an annoying warning message, but this is just for a few minutes to check that all is fine.
To remove apps through ADB you can use this guide https://www.xda-developers.com/uninstall-carrier-oem-bloatware-without-root-access/ with this process really you are hiding the "head" of the app doing them unreachable (I assume your real interest) for the end user.
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Thanks
This is what I am looking for
So for example trying to remove the below
package:com.android.email
So in powershell type the below
pm uninstall -k --user 0 <com.android.email>
but keep getting the below
syntax error: unexpected 'newline'
Typing it correctly or am I as not getting anywhere with removing it

funkyirishman said:
Thanks
This is what I am looking for
So for example trying to remove the below
package:com.android.email
So in powershell type the below
pm uninstall -k --user 0 <com.android.email>
but keep getting the below
syntax error: unexpected 'newline'
Typing it correctly or am I as not getting anywhere with removing it
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Remove -k (this preserve data and cache what you don't need) I guess you are not using the keys <>
Be sure that this is the name of package and run adb shell and then pm uninstall --user 0 com.android.email
or simply pm uninstall com.android.email This will remove the app from any user.
Also you have this GUI tool https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...mate-app-manager-debloat-tool-tweaks.4147837/