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MIUI 10 De-bloat (Systemless+Automated) [Nov 14]

MIUI changes things so fast. These config files are reported to break many things on the latest beta releases. Use at your own risk and feel free to experiment as this is a systemless mod.
Prerequisites -
1. Unlocked Boot loader with Magisk & TWRP on it. (You can do this on a locked boot loader & without root using adb but it is risky on MIUI 10 as few bloatware apps are deeply linked to system services in MIUI 10)
2. Terminal Debloater Magisk module. Download it here or from Magisk Manager.
3. Any Terminal Emulator app.
4. Basic de-bloat or Extreme de-bloat config file.
5. Backup (Although this module is harmless if you have magisk & TWRP properly working as we can reinstall all the apps within the TWRP if system breaks but just in case to be on safe side.)
6. Magisk Mount script- Download it here
*Please download this Magisk mount script prior to doing anything because we can reinstall apps by mounting Magisk in TWRP if something breaks.
Switch on USB debugging security settings & Install apps over USB toggles in developer options prior to the de-bloat as they need the MI account to turn them 'ON' which will be inaccessible after the de-bloating. After switching them ON, sign out of MI account, switch off MI cloud sync & Find device(If it's ON) and continue ahead.
If you have everything handy it should be a matter of few seconds to de-bloat.
We're only gonna deal with system apps for now. Uninstall the user spyware apps like UC, Opera browser, Microsoft & Amazon apps by yourself which comes with MIUI.
Guide for starters -
1. Copy this Basic de-bloat or Extreme de-bloat config file to the folder /cache in the root.
2. Reboot into Recovery
3. Install the Terminal Debloater Magisk module using the Magisk Manager.
4. Reboot into the system.
4. Open the terminal emulator app > Type 'su' and press enter > Grant root permissions > Type debloat and press enter.
4. You will see the options to debloat in various categories which are self explanatory. As we have the config file which has a predefined app list to de-bloat stored in /cache folder in root already. Type 'i' which says import config and press enter 2 times.
If you don't want to use the Basic de-bloat or Extreme de-bloat config file, Feel free to debloat independent apps.
5. Reboot 2 times and you're done most probably if nothing breaks.
Read from here if something breaks
If it breaks the system or causes boot-loop which shouldn't be the case as I'm using the same device and thoroughly tested it on 8.9.11, Don't worry! It's damn easy to reinstall all of them in one click by TWRP.
Did you download the Magisk Mount script which I asked to earlier ? If yes, just flash it with TWRP and the magisk will be mounted and accessible in TWRP file explorer. If you didn't download the script earlier, Just adb sideload it in recovery.
After mounting the Magisk in TWRP > Click on Advanced and go to file explorer.
Then delete the app folder of the system app you've uninstalled in /Magisk/terminal_debloater/system/app (/sbin/.core/img/terminal_debloater/system/app) or /Magisk/terminal_debloater/system/priv-app (/sbin/.core/img/terminal_debloater/system/priv-app) then that should undo it.
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I left out few apps even though they're considered bloatware because they're deeply linked into the system.
For example, Removing chrome breaks apps like Swift Key, Standard Notes, Twitter etc. in MIUI 10. We're gonna de-bloat most of the so called security services found in the security app but few services like app scanning which is found in MIUI Security components app is mandatory for the package manager to properly install apps from unknown sources. Considering all these, after testing it for few runs- I pinned down the apps which are safe to remove without any impact for my usage. It may vary with yours but feel free to suggest or remove any app line from this Basic de-bloat or Extreme de-bloat config file.
Apps which will be de-bloated in basic config and please suggest if I miss something.
Code:
[B]Removed[/B]
AnalyticsCore
AntiSpam
MiPicks
BugReport
facebook-appmanager
CloudService
FileExplorerGlobal
FileExplorer_old
Gmail2
Videos
Music2
Duo
InMipay
LatinImeGoogle
PaymentService
MiuiVideoPlayer
UpnpService
MSA-Global
GlobalTrendNews
Netflix_activation
XiaomiAccount
HybridPlatform
MiLinkService
MiCloudSync
HybridAccessory
SYSOPT
VsimCore
KSICibaEngine
YouDaoEngine
XMCloudEngine
SecurityAdd
SecurityCoreAdd
PlayAutoInstallStubApp
MiuiDaemon
WMService
BTProductionLineTool
TranslationService
MiuiScreenRecorder
Notes
Stk
PersonalAssistantGlobal
Browser
Calendar
CleanMaster
facebook-installer
facebook-services
GameCenterGlobal
GoogleFeedback
CloudServiceSysbase
YellowPage
CloudBackup
MiWebView
Music
Backup
SoundRecorder
MiVRFramework
[B]Bloatware but not removed[/B]
Battery & Performance, Power detector - breaks battery stats (Remove it on your own if you don't need it or you use alternatives like Better Battery Stats)
Bluetooth MIUI - comes in handy sometimes and linked to system Bluetooth service (Removed in Extreme de-bloat config file.)
Calculator - I didn't care to remove it (Removed in Extreme de-bloat config file.)
Chrome - breaks many apps
CIT & CIT QR - I think you can remove it if you don't need hardware tests (Removed in Extreme de-bloat config file.)
Clock - handy app linked to core services (Removed in Extreme de-bloat config file.)
Compass - You can remove if you don't use (Removed in Extreme de-bloat config file.)
Default print service, Google text to speech engine, MI Wallpaper, Live wallpaper picker, Photo screen saver, Photos, Quick ball, Print service recommendation, print spooler, talkback, Youtube, Drive, Maps, Updater, Audio effect, Wallpaper cropper, Weather & Weather service provider- You can remove all of these if you don't use and hopefully it wouldn't cause issues like chrome did. (Removed in Extreme de-bloat config file.)
Joyose - breaks default SMS app. You can install any other messages app and remove this (Removed in Extreme de-bloat config file.)
RTMICloudEngine - breaks Phone app. You can install Google Dialer app and remove this (Removed in Extreme de-bloat config file.)
MI Security components - breaks app installation
Sms extra - sometimes it breaks default SMS app (Removed in Extreme de-bloat config file.)
Downloads & MI drop, for some strange reason, they won't go away (Remove them with Titanium backup or adb commands below)
Files - needed by some apps which don't have storage permission like Exif data remover
Google Play services & Play store - Almost everybody needs it (You can remove google app)
Poco launcher - didn't include it in the config file as many wouldn't have a backup launcher in hand which causes system UI to crash (You can remove it by installing any launcher you prefer) (Removed in Extreme de-bloat config file.)
Scanner - Strangely, this app breaks the package manager and causes it to crash (Removed in Extreme de-bloat config file and package manager won't crash anymore)
Security - biggest bloatware of MIUI which can't be uninstalled as it's deeply integrated into settings to access permissions, data usage, battery stats etc (Go into settings of this app and switch off everything especially the security scan which scans every app and sends the data to cloud.
Telemetry j service - It wouldn't go away with this magisk module. Disable it with Titanium backup app.
Updated and tested over new beta 8.9.20 (13/09/2018)
This is a new Extreme de-bloat config file. To use this config - Just follow the instructions which I have already mentioned above.
Debloated few other MIUI services like Dialer, SMS, Gallery apps & you can replace them with trusted alternatives of your choice. Removed RT MI Cloud SDK, Joyose, Xiaomi Service Framework(battery drainer) which were required by MIUI phone-SMS apps previously and we no longer need them as we have replaced most of the services.
This almost de-bloats everything including basic apps like Clock. Retained few services like battery & performance because removing such services causes some instability in settings app as they're deeply integrated but they do send data to Xiaomi IP addresses every minute which is very suspicious. Hence, use AF Wall+ or Net guard to block their network connections.
Few apps like Facebook services, Facebook app installer, Mi Drop refuse to uninstall with this Magisk Module. Kick them out using adb shell/Titanium backup app.
adb commands for removing leftovers
Code:
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.facebook.katana
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.facebook.system
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.facebook.appmanager
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.facebook.services
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.xiaomi.midrop.overlay
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.xiaomi.midrop
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.mfashiongallery.emag
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.miui.android.fashiongallery
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.miui.videoplayer.overlay
This is the maximum I could get in this de-bloating journey of MIUI 10 so far and it's pretty stable. You can turn off MIUI optimizations in developer options for better RAM management. (Beware! Permissions & DPI gets reset and it's pretty easy to dial them back.)
Update (14/11/2018)
Considering the new update of the module which needed the new config files for the import to work, I Updated the entire OP with the new config files.
Procedure is still the same but it needs the new config files.
You can download the new config files here Basic de-bloat / Extreme de-bloat.
If you are still using the old version and need the config files - Grab them here Basic de-bloat or Extreme de-bloat
Credits
@veez21 for his wonderful debloater module which is extremely safe & easy to use.
@mohan_168 for giving me the basic idea of bloatware in MIUI 9 which helped to fasten the things.
MIUI team for spoiling the beautiful MIUI(5/6/7) and filled it with bloatware ads. UC browser & Game booster...seriously ??

Worked, not sure why but it did not remove following apps on my device (have run the debloater twice but no luck):
Mi File Explorer
Duo
MSA
facebook-appmanager
facebook-installer
facebook-services
Also, somehow, now I can not access Dual Apps under settings, kindly help to resolve dual apps access

Wont this tool help with debloating?
http://en.miui.com/thread-3620390-1-1.html
I am on miui 10

what do i have to add/remove that mi cloud sync works?

Onsite_Baba said:
Worked, not sure why but it did not remove following apps on my device (have run the debloater twice but no luck):
Mi File Explorer
Duo
MSA
facebook-appmanager
Afacebook-installer
facebook-services
Also, somehow, now I can not access Dual Apps under settings, kindly help to resolve dual apps access
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You can uninstall Duo by hand now as it no longer linked to system. I'm looking into the Facebook-appmanager & facebook-installer. As of now they sound stubborn for a systemless uninstall. For now, I have blocked the from accessing internet through AfWall+.
Meanwhile, you can remove the leftovers with adb commands
adb shell
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.facebook.katana
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.facebook.system
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.facebook.appmanager
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.facebook.services
MSA & File explorer were removed with the above module for me but you can try using adb commands to uninstall them as they're pretty safeto remove.
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.miui.systemAdSolution
Sorry, I don't have any idea about Dual apps as I'm not sure about an app which is responsible for dual apps to work. You can try reinstalling suspected system apps by trial & error method and check which app is responsible for that. Although I consider such services as bloat which constantly calls home but your opinion may vary.

rob!n said:
Wont this tool help with debloating?
http://en.miui.com/thread-3620390-1-1.html
I am on miui 10
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It will but this method is safer as you can easily reinstall the apps from recovery if system breaks or stuck in bootloop.

NightScap3 said:
what do i have to add/remove that mi cloud sync works?
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if you need the MI cloud sync, just open the config file which I attached below and omit the lines which has the name 'sync' in them along with 'MI account' app before placing it in the cache directory.

Help when i install the module it said magisk not installed but i have magisk 17.1 up and running! What is happening and how to fix this

zengraviz said:
Help when i install the module it said magisk not installed but i have magisk 17.1 up and running! What is happening and how to fix this
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Try reflashing magisk. It works fine for me.

sreekantt said:
Try reflashing magisk. It works fine for me.
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I tried re installing many times still showing that magisk is not installed. Some error 1.
I install it through magisk app and followed all your instructions though nothing happened. All the apps are still installed.

u_knw_who said:
I tried re installing many times still showing that magisk is not installed. Some error 1.
I install it through magisk app and followed all your instructions though nothing happened. All the apps are still installed.
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Try flashing the module from TWRP.

sreekantt said:
Try flashing the module from TWRP.
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Still getting the same error.

u_knw_who said:
Still getting the same error.
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Did you root the phone with supersu prior to Magisk? If that's the case- Wipe data and flash Magisk with flashable zip of Disable force encryption.

sreekantt said:
Did you root the phone with supersu prior to Magisk? If that's the case- Wipe data and flash Magisk with flashable zip of Disable force encryption.
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Done! Do you have any suggestions to what app should i use for phone as phone app is also removed.

Encryption zip has magisk. It's older version but it's working. Just update it. It's working fine. Installing it from zip didn't work for me too
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u_knw_who said:
Done! Do you have any suggestions to what app should i use for phone as phone app is also removed.
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Here is the google dialer
https://send.firefox.com/download/e62e041489/#NWhazEktbpmrkbEb_9ILHQ

so after your config debloat.. can i still login to my mi account? also i want the sync to stay

We are gonna de-bloat most of the so called security services found in the security app but few services like app scanning which is found in MIUI Security components app is mandatory for the package manager to properly install apps from unknown sources.
For this, you Can download - Package installer 8.1.0-4879956 By Google LLC.
You can uninstall the bloat from Xiaomi
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Sarvesh7x said:
so after your config debloat.. can i still login to my mi account? also i want the sync to stay
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Do you want to sync to Xiaomi? Why not sync to Google?
You can skip login to Xiaomi when you install miui.

mohan_168 said:
We are gonna de-bloat most of the so called security services found in the security app but few services like app scanning which is found in MIUI Security components app is mandatory for the package manager to properly install apps from unknown sources.
For this, you Can download - Package installer 8.1.0-4879956 By Google LLC.
You can uninstall the bloat from Xiaomi
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Cool. I thought so but was too lazy. That's a neat idea. Right now blocking those all left over bloat with AF wall+.

Can someone explain the put that file in cache part? I don't know where cache folder is, and also the file show 410 forbidden error to me

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.

Pre installed app removal?

It appears that some apps that come pre installed on the 8t can be deleted...rather than disabled. For example, Google One.
If I delete them, will they reinstall with a factory reset or were they installed separate from the factory image?
Been several years since I had a new phone and am use to only being able to disable pre installed apps.
Thanks

Well if you root you can debloat it

brad34471 said:
It appears that some apps that come pre installed on the 8t can be deleted...rather than disabled. For example, Google One.
If I delete them, will they reinstall with a factory reset or were they installed separate from the factory image?
Been several years since I had a new phone and am use to only being able to disable pre installed apps.
Thanks
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You can use ABD for delete your apps, follow the guide, you can create a txt file with all your adb commands and copy/past once
the best link for all method/scrits : here
the adb method link directly : here
spart0n said:
Well if you root you can debloat it
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False... You can easily debloat/delete apps from adb without root, on all smartphone, OnePlus, Sasmsung Redmi/Xiaomi

Best way is obviously to use adb method if you're not willing to root. Enter adb shell
Code:
adb shell
A simple search like this will give all packages with google in it's name. You can replace 'google' with 'oneplus' or 'facebook' etc to find the package names.
Code:
pm list packages | grep 'google'
You can use this to delete the app after finding package name using this.
Code:
pm uninstall --user 0 com.facebook.appmanager
Note that this removes apps only from default user and not from system. They will return if you do a factory reset.

KrishTej said:
Best way is obviously to use adb method if you're not willing to root. Enter adb shell
Code:
adb shell
A simple search like this will give all packages with google in it's name. You can replace 'google' with 'oneplus' or 'facebook' etc to find the package names.
Code:
pm list packages | grep 'google'
You can use this to delete the app after finding package name using this.
Code:
pm uninstall --user 0 com.facebook.appmanager
Note that this removes apps only from default user and not from system. They will return if you do a factory reset.
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Package Info from the PlayStore is also another good way to see the package names of what is installed to make the apps you want to get rid of easier to remove. Personally, I save a text file of the apps I remove for each device I have to make it easier to remove them if I ever have to factory reset the device or remove them for others.

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/

Question Can't remove system apps

I'm trying to run vanced YouTube on my pixel 7 Pro. Vanced manager manager still working on my op9pro...but I need to delete all remnants of the stock YouTube app from my device.
I'm unlocked and rooted. Titanium backup shows the error "can't locate APK". I'm trying to do it manually with root explorer. The YouTube and YouTube music APKs are located in /product/app/YouTube. I cannot delete these files and root explorer won't allow me to change the permissions of these folders. I also tried adb but that just hides them, I need to remove any and all files associated with the stock YouTube system app.
Anyone have any ideas? I'm not looking to hide these apps, I'm looking to permanently remove them from the phone.

Pain-N-Panic said:
I'm trying to run vanced YouTube on my pixel 7 Pro. Vanced manager manager still working on my op9pro...but I need to delete all remnants of the stock YouTube app from my device.
I'm unlocked and rooted. Titanium backup shows the error "can't locate APK". I'm trying to do it manually with root explorer. The YouTube and YouTube music APKs are located in /product/app/YouTube. I cannot delete these files and root explorer won't allow me to change the permissions of these folders. I also tried adb but that just hides them, I need to remove any and all files associated with the stock YouTube system app.
Anyone have any ideas? I'm not looking to hide these apps, I'm looking to permanently remove them from the phone.
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[SOLVED] Revanced working?
Did anyone try installing revanced manager on the P7P? Get it working? I installed the manager and it doesn't seem to see when I patch the youtube apk. It goes through the process of patching the youtube apk. I installed using non-root methods...
forum.xda-developers.com

@rester555, @EtherealRemnant, and some others got it working well enough....and I don't think they had to go through the trouble of deleting "all remnants" of the stock app. You might be used to a bit of an outdated method or particular to your previous device method because I believe it's been a long time since you had to remove the stock app to get it to work -- at the very least on my Pixel 5 A11 rooted, I used Vanced manager and it would merely overwrite/replace my stock app; I just had to make sure to turn off auto-update as Google would insist on re-installing/updating it back to stock...
In any case, the thread below is where a bunch of them got it to work well enough on the P7P (without the need to remove the stock app, i believe)
[SOLVED] Revanced working?
Did anyone try installing revanced manager on the P7P? Get it working? I installed the manager and it doesn't seem to see when I patch the youtube apk. It goes through the process of patching the youtube apk. I installed using non-root methods...
forum.xda-developers.com
EDIT
Sorry for re-iterating what netgar posted. He got his post in before while I was still drafting mine...

Just disable the app. You can do it natively. Go like you're going to uninstall the app and you'll see disable.

I did disable it. Only problem now is I can't install an older YouTube APK from APK mirror in order to patch it with revanced lol. Phone is giving me an error when I try to install an older version of YouTube.

Pain-N-Panic said:
I did disable it. Only problem now is I can't install an older YouTube APK from APK mirror in order to patch it with revanced lol. Phone is giving me an error when I try to install an older version of YouTube.
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I literally installed ReVanced yesterday. All I did was disable YouTube, build with ReVanced Builder, install micro G, and install the patched APK.

EtherealRemnant said:
I literally installed ReVanced yesterday. All I did was disable YouTube, build with ReVanced Builder, install micro G, and install the patched APK.
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I'm not using revanced builder. I'm trying to use the manager app on my phone. Maybe I'll try the builder instead

EtherealRemnant said:
I literally installed ReVanced yesterday. All I did was disable YouTube, build with ReVanced Builder, install micro G, and install the patched APK.
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Pain-N-Panic said:
I'm not using revanced builder. I'm trying to use the manager app on my phone. Maybe I'll try the builder instead
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I'm not familiar with using the builder, but I saw EtherealRemnant have success with it, so that's why I @'d him. Glad he/it helped!

I got it working. Although I'm rooted, I had to use the non root method with microg in order to get it working

Even though I got it working, I'm still kind of pissed I can't delete certain system apps off my device. Huge reasoning for rooting in the first place is to have ultimate control over my device. Can anyone shed some light on why I can't remove certain system apps or provide a working method to do so?

Just did the "Install as root" option and it installed just fine. I did uninstall all updates followed by installing apk of recommended version with no issues on my end

Pain-N-Panic said:
Even though I got it working, I'm still kind of pissed I can't delete certain system apps off my device. Huge reasoning for rooting in the first place is to have ultimate control over my device. Can anyone shed some light on why I can't remove certain system apps or provide a working method to do so?
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Root these days is systemless. The best you can do is disable apps or uninstall them from your user profile with adb.

Pain-N-Panic said:
Even though I got it working, I'm still kind of pissed I can't delete certain system apps off my device. Huge reasoning for rooting in the first place is to have ultimate control over my device. Can anyone shed some light on why I can't remove certain system apps or provide a working method to do so?
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Have you tried uninstalling via ADB

Pain-N-Panic said:
Even though I got it working, I'm still kind of pissed I can't delete certain system apps off my device. Huge reasoning for rooting in the first place is to have ultimate control over my device. Can anyone shed some light on why I can't remove certain system apps or provide a working method to do so?
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EtherealRemnant said:
Root these days is systemless. The best you can do is disable apps or uninstall them from your user profile with adb.
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i know it's old and EOL, but can't Titanium Backup "freeze" system apps? It's been a while (years), so I'm working off of memory and just basing it off of what I kinda remember and can't be too sure...

Open a Command Terminal, grant root access by typing "su"
This command works for me to delete system apps (youtube for example):
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.google.android.youtube
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.google.android.apps.youtube.music

Have you tried that one?
[MODULE][Terminal] Debloater v17.3.2 - Debloat Systemlessly!
[TERMINAL] DEBLOATER Debloat your phone Systemlessly! Debloating can sometimes be device specific. OEM apps can sometimes be a trash to a user but not to the other. So I decided to make a module to Customize the uninstallation of a system app...
forum.xda-developers.com

netgar said:
Have you tried that one?
[MODULE][Terminal] Debloater v17.3.2 - Debloat Systemlessly!
[TERMINAL] DEBLOATER Debloat your phone Systemlessly! Debloating can sometimes be device specific. OEM apps can sometimes be a trash to a user but not to the other. So I decided to make a module to Customize the uninstallation of a system app...
forum.xda-developers.com
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I'll look into it, thank youv

simplepinoi177 said:
i know it's old and EOL, but can't Titanium Backup "freeze" system apps? It's been a while (years), so I'm working off of memory and just basing it off of what I kinda remember and can't be too sure...
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I don't know if it works on A13 but that's what I used to use on my OP9 to freeze apps, yeah.

EtherealRemnant said:
I don't know if it works on A13 but that's what I used to use on my OP9 to freeze apps, yeah.
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TiBu still works. I'm using it currently. Does a fine job of disabling or freezing system apps as needed.