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Dear All,
Our first security app ready, we are looking for testers to make sure the app is working as expected..
Based on Android security system research, we have strenuously tested all of the top security applications in the play store and confirmed that 99% of those applications do not detected the virus, spy apps. We are developing the app since 11+ months, we have been working on and finally created an application for Android security.
Don’t believe us? - Google it - “ Android spy application “ - install the app and see whether your antivirus detects any viruses. The result? It probably came up negative.
This application can detect 99% of viruses, spyware & junk that slows down your phone. And there are even more features suspicious apps, app lock, advance permission alert, advance junk cleaner, hidden apps, near by cell, app permission and so much more! We also support 20+ languages.
Key Features : Remote Lock, Wipe, Data, Locate, Alarm and Backup – Everything done thru one simple test message
The Application can find 99% of Spy applications in the market.
We’ve added 12+ algorithm, to detect the Spy application and application which can steel user data.
A tool designed to lock any apps
App lock – It will lock any application you want with pin or pattern.
A tool which allow you to lock and do what you want
v Remote Lock,
v Ram Cleaner,
v Remote Wipe,
v Remote Data,
v Remote Locate,
v Permission Manager,
v Alarm,
v Anti-Theft,
v Backup.
Advance permission alert – When you open the application, example Gmail – there will be a floating window popup and show the permission the application using right now, you can decide yourself if the app is safe or unsafe. Keep or uninstall ?
App history – you can see the list of application installed on your phone, developer name, rating, Security level, app size, updated date, etc.. you can also see what all applications you have installed other than on the play store. Did you really install them?
Suspicious App – We made the suspicious list dependent on the permissions the app is using. We are asking the application why you need this permission.
Example : Torch light app need only : Camera and Flash permission – why would they need your GPS or Account permission?
Hidden apps – MPSecurity will help you to find the hidden apps on your phone. Have a look yourself and decide if you installed the apps or not.
Junk Clear – it will clear junk automatically and does the real cleaning work.
The list of apps which are using internet right now.
Current process – shows you what is happening on your phone right now What processes are running? - we listed all the current process on your phone...
Connections and communications
Communication – WiFi, Bluetooth, check the history see if have you used them before ?
GSM & CDMA & Near by cells – Complete information about your network & same network list of users very close to you.
Aim to keep the Android phone Safe. Nowadays there are many spy apps for Android Devices, We wanted to solve the security issues in Android. Users may think that they are safe by only downloading from the play store but malicious apps are still out there, we’re here to give the user peace of mind ..
Example : While using the browser, sometimes an Android App will be automatically downloaded, its unsafe.
Identify the problem that the product is intended to solve ?
We wanted to solve the Security issue in Android phones. There are many Virus Scanner Application for Android but those applications can only Find viruses. But our application can find the spy applications installed on your device. Our application’s duty is to keep your Android Phones Safe and Secure...
Why you need MP Security App ?
The only App in Android which can find the Spy Apps installed on the phone. We keep your phone safe..
The Application lets you see what's happening to your phone. “ Monitor ”
See what's happening to your phone, What's happened recently and What's happening now, by looking at the different result and History.
“ Control “ - Easily control your phone & other connected devices all from your phone.
Customize Customize your phone based on the needs – what connections are trusted, what Bluetooth is trusted, What apps are trusted.
Many more to write...
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jacksparao said:
Dear All,
Our first security app ready, we are looking for testers to make sure the app is working as expected..
Based on Android security system research, we have strenuously tested all of the top security applications in the play store and confirmed that 99% of those applications do not detected the virus, spy apps. We are developing the app since 11+ months, we have been working on and finally created an application for Android security.
Don’t believe us? - Google it - “ Android spy application “ - install the app and see whether your antivirus detects any viruses. The result? It probably came up negative.
This application can detect 99% of viruses, spyware & junk that slows down your phone. And there are even more features suspicious apps, app lock, advance permission alert, advance junk cleaner, hidden apps, near by cell, app permission and so much more! We also support 20+ languages.
Key Features : Remote Lock, Wipe, Data, Locate, Alarm and Backup – Everything done thru one simple test message
The Application can find 99% of Spy applications in the market.
We’ve added 12+ algorithm, to detect the Spy application and application which can steel user data.
A tool designed to lock any apps
App lock – It will lock any application you want with pin or pattern.
A tool which allow you to lock and do what you want
v Remote Lock,
v Ram Cleaner,
v Remote Wipe,
v Remote Data,
v Remote Locate,
v Permission Manager,
v Alarm,
v Anti-Theft,
v Backup.
Advance permission alert – When you open the application, example Gmail – there will be a floating window popup and show the permission the application using right now, you can decide yourself if the app is safe or unsafe. Keep or uninstall ?
App history – you can see the list of application installed on your phone, developer name, rating, Security level, app size, updated date, etc.. you can also see what all applications you have installed other than on the play store. Did you really install them?
Suspicious App – We made the suspicious list dependent on the permissions the app is using. We are asking the application why you need this permission.
Example : Torch light app need only : Camera and Flash permission – why would they need your GPS or Account permission?
Hidden apps – MPSecurity will help you to find the hidden apps on your phone. Have a look yourself and decide if you installed the apps or not.
Junk Clear – it will clear junk automatically and does the real cleaning work.
The list of apps which are using internet right now.
Current process – shows you what is happening on your phone right now What processes are running? - we listed all the current process on your phone...
Connections and communications
Communication – WiFi, Bluetooth, check the history see if have you used them before ?
GSM & CDMA & Near by cells – Complete information about your network & same network list of users very close to you.
Aim to keep the Android phone Safe. Nowadays there are many spy apps for Android Devices, We wanted to solve the security issues in Android. Users may think that they are safe by only downloading from the play store but malicious apps are still out there, we’re here to give the user peace of mind ..
Example : While using the browser, sometimes an Android App will be automatically downloaded, its unsafe.
Identify the problem that the product is intended to solve ?
We wanted to solve the Security issue in Android phones. There are many Virus Scanner Application for Android but those applications can only Find viruses. But our application can find the spy applications installed on your device. Our application’s duty is to keep your Android Phones Safe and Secure...
Why you need MP Security App ?
The only App in Android which can find the Spy Apps installed on the phone. We keep your phone safe..
The Application lets you see what's happening to your phone. “ Monitor ”
See what's happening to your phone, What's happened recently and What's happening now, by looking at the different result and History.
“ Control “ - Easily control your phone & other connected devices all from your phone.
Customize Customize your phone based on the needs – what connections are trusted, what Bluetooth is trusted, What apps are trusted.
Many more to write...
Click Thanks button to support my work
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Play Store:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.kunkunsoft.rootservicedisabler
Working with all Android devices (Samsung, Sony, LG, HTC, Asus, Xiaomi, Huawei,...etc) - Free and Requires ROOT
► It's safe to disable service and package in [Installed] and [Bloatware] list, be careful to disable service and package in [System] list (not safe)
☆ Root Service Disabler is the best app forever help you disable, freeze and uninstall any Service or Package (Installed, Bloatware and System) on your Android devices
☆ One tap to disable/enable (freeze/unfreeze) all service of Bloatware (S Health, Gear VR, Instagram, One Drive, Microsoft Office, widget apps,...etc)
☆ Root Service Disabler will disable, freeze service or uninstall package and make them disappear, save your RAM usage, Battery life and improve your Performance. All disabled package is marked unavailable from running and updating.
☆ Root Service Disabler work with almost Android devices (Samsung, LG, HTC, etc) and works with Root permission
☆ Disable Gear VR service, you can use your Samsung Gear VR headset with Cardboard apps and games. Gear VR app will not be auto launched until you enable them again
Main features:
✔ Disable any Service or Package - disable (freeze) any Installed, Bloatware or System service or package
✔ One-tap enable/disable all service of package
✔ Custom Bloatware list - edit and custom Bloatware list by yourself (support by [Set Non-Bloat] and [Set As Bloat] function)
✔ More Options - support to hide/unhide, show detail, launch and uninstall package
✔ Clear application Data - save your memory, battery and improve your performance
✔ Favorite packages list - save your favorite packages, quickly to access and disable
✔ Filter(top-right corner icon) - disabled packages list, running packages list, disabled service list, running services list, farvorite packages list
✔ Password Protection Mode - lock this application by Passcode (offline)
✔ Material Design - simple and easy to use
Important Note:
- ☆Please enable all package, even apps that you consider bloatware before a system update (OTA)
- Always be careful to disable Critical (System) service and package, unless you are sure that it safe to disable.
- Remember backup your devices, your datas before using this app, We hold no responsibility for any damage you may cause.
We would love to hear from our customers. If you have any problem, questions or feedback about this app please contact us at [[email protected]]
If you have any problem, questions or feedback about this app please contact us at [[email protected]]
Update new version 1.0.1:
- More Theme
- Fix bug and change some UI
Bump. This is a nice app that is under the radar.
I used to be able to use Service Disabler just fine a while back. Loved it. Being able to disable not just entire apps but their individual services has been super helpful.
However, for the last several weeks I have been unable to get it to work. It might have stopped working after I had to reset/reroot my device. When I open the app, I grant it superuser access, but when I try to disable/modify anything it acts as though I don't have root (note: other root apps work fine).
Any ideas as what I might do?
SM-G930v
6.0.1
rooted
xposed
note: I have emailed [email protected] for support a long time ago about this but got no response. Just sent another email but figured i'd post here as well.
i have use this for years.. great app.. But now on my s8 i cant see running system files anymore... What crap... any fixes to that?
Hy, I have rooted phone and now I want to give battery some extra juice with freezing sistem apps.
I have list of apps which drains my phone most, so please help with yout advice.
Thanks
application installer
assistent menu
google acc manager
auth service
google play service
bootagent
google service frame
clipboard save service
input devices
clipboard ui service
interaction control
colour adjustment
key chain
com.an.wallpaper back
mhdr services
com.an.android.sm.provider
mtp application
com.sec.epdg
samsung setup wizard
device maintance
security storage
device key string
sec video engine
filter installer
sem factory app
fingerprint
svc agent
fused location
tui service
If you have recovery installed (TWRP) then there is a very good debloat script for nougat that you'll find on XDA. It will take care of most of the pesky bloatware you are experiencing and really does slim down the phones software a lot and gives much better battery life. You can edit it too in case there are a few things you want to rather keep.
Just make sure you have backed up your rom before you run the script, just in case you run into any issues of course.
The script can be found at :
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=529152257862715210
And the discussion can be found at :
https://forum.xda-developers.com/s7-edge/themes/nougat-debloat-script-t3580666/page1
WARNING
You might loose functionality provided by an app if it is removed .
Also neither I nor XDA will be responsible for any loss or damage that occurs to your device .
Overview
A safer approach to remove resource hogging bloatwares preinstalled by our dear Realme , all removed apps can be re-installed with adb , Read the guide carefully to find out what apps are safe to remove .
Although it is not necessary but it is better to follow this guide immediately after completing first setup .
Also you may need to re- debloat after installing any System Update
Requirements
A PC
Realme GT NEO 2 and USB type C cable
Device should be on RUI 2.0 based in Android 11 or RUI 3.0 based on Android 12
Device should have USB Debugging enabled from Devloper Options
Downloads
For Automatic Method
GUI Windows Tool to Manage Apps through ADB (Click Here )
For Manual Method
ADB Setup .exe for windows (Click Here )
(install drivers required )
STEPS
Enabling Developer Mode
Go To Settings >About Phone > Version> now tap on Build Number 7 times till it shows a toast that Developer Mode is enabled
Go back To Settings > Additional Settings > Developer Options now Enable USB Debugging , now scroll down and Disable Permission Monitoring
Connect your Phone to PC via USB cable and a Popup will ask Use USB to select option Transfer Files/Android Auto
GUI Method
Open ADB AppControl
Allow debugging prompt on device
It will ask if you want to install ACbridge select yes
By default it shows All apps , Select system
Look through the apps and select which you want to remove , If you are unsure , You can use my list
Spoiler: List Of Apps
Accessory Framework #Unnecessary app for realme bluetooth headphones users
After Sales Service #Restore it when going to Service Center
Android Accessibility Suite #Provides accessibility and talkback to users
Android Auto #For connecting to Cars with Andrid Infotainment
Android Setup #Not needed after setup is done
App Cloner #Remove if you dont use App cloner provided in system
App Enhancement Services #GameSpace Tools
ARCore # Stub to provide AR support
Assistant #Google Assistant
Assistive Ball #Remove if you dont use
atlasService #Removebloatware , accesses location in background
Bookmark Provider #Bloat No Important Function
BTtestmode #Not needed , no effect on Bluetooth on its removal
Calculator #Better Calculators avaialble on Play Store
Calendar #Google Calendar
Carrier Location Services #Required if you use VOWIFI
Carrier Services #Provides RCS messaging
Chrome #Better Alternatives like Kiwi Browser or Brave exist
com..coloros.safecenter #Privacy Hazard
com.redteamobile.roaming #Chinese SPy tool Not needed on NON-China user phones
Combine Captions #Provides Captions in Realme Video Player Apps
Compass #Privacy Hazard
ConfigUpdater #Logging Tool by Google
Contacts #Google Contacts Not needed when using TruePHone
Crash Box
Deep Thinker #Telemetry powered by oppo
Default Print Service #Remove if you dont have printer
Device Configuration #Logging Tool by Oppo
Diagnostics #Gimmick of coloros
Digital Wellbeing #Google Wellbeing App always run in background
DMApp #Data Migration App , not needed after first setup
Downloads #Not needed , bloatware , maybe monitors what you are downloading for oppo
Eid-Service #Unique Identifier Service remove it no functionality loss
EmailPartnerProvider #Bloatware Service remove it no functionality loss
Emergency SOS #Keep it , if want SOS facility
Engineer Mode #Required to access engineer mode
EngineerNetwork #Required if use Engineer Mode
E-Warranty Card #Restore it when taking to Service Center
Facebook App Installer #Facebook spying tracking
Facebook App Manager #Facebook spying tracking
Facebook Services #Facebook spying tracking
Feedback #Remove logging tool ported from 1+ to realme
File Manager #Default Realme FIles Manager better use Mixplorer
Files by Google #Bloatware No unique functionality
Finshell Pay #Chinese Payment App - Scam
Focus Mode #Keep it if you use Focus Mode
Gboard #Install any other keyboard before removing this
Glance for Realme #Provides Ads on LockScreen
Gmail #Remove if you dont use Gmail , better use gmail.com from browser
Google #Biggest battery sucking app
Google Assistant #Needed to enable OK Google
Google Contacts Sync #Needed to backup restore contacts from cloud
Google Location History #Backups where you went to Google Server
Google One Time Init #Not required after first boot
Google Partner Setup #Not required after first boot
Google Pay #Google Pay app remove if you dont use
Google Play Services #Remove if you want to degooglify your phone
Google Play Store #PlayStore , remove only if you dont use it
Google Services Framework #Dependecy of Play Services , remove if you don't use Google stuff
healthservice #Gimmick serves no purpose
HeySynergy #Realme Bloatware
HeyTap Cloud #REalme Tracking Hazard
Hot Apps #Provides ads on 32000 device
In Ear Monitoring #Useless Gimmick
Internet #Oppo Internet Browser somehow even worse than Chrome
Keep Notes #App to keep notes synced on Google Account
Kid Space #Remove if you don't have to give phone to kids
Lens #Google Lens , remove if you dont use it
Lock Screen Magazine #Provides ads on 32000 device
Market Feedback Agent #Google Logging tool not needed
MBN Test #Runs in background , not needed for a user
Messages #Google Messages , better alternative is signal as SMS app
Music #Realme Music Player better alternative is Musicolet
My Realme #Realme Bloatware
Netflix #Netflix Stub
Network Health Services #Runs in background , not needed for a user
Obrain #Telemetry
OIDT Service #Pacakge name is Postman I dont know what it sends or receives , no functionality loss on removal
Omacp #Mediatek app on Snapdragon SOC , realme devs talent
OneTrace #Traces Users Activity
OpenCapabilityService #Chinese unique identifier privacy hazard
OpenID #Chinese unique identifier privacy hazard
OplusLocationService #Provides Beidou Satellites assisted navigation
Payment Protection #Gimmick and Privacy Hazard
Phone #Google Phone remove it and use TruePhone to record phonecalls without announcement
Photos #GOogle Photos app remove if you dont use it
Private Safe #Privacy hazard , removing will disable privacy safe feature
QCDM-FF #Qualcomm Tool, runs in background no functionality loss on removal
realme Share #Google nEarby share alternative created by Chines OEMs , removing will cause share from RealmeGAllery to be empty
Screencast #Required if you cast screen to TV or use 3rd part Screen Recording Apps
sdk #Not required unless you are using Heytap cloud
Search #Provides search function on realme launcher , better use NOVA7 launcher
Secure Keyboard #Privacy hazard ,who knows what it is storing
Secure Payment #Privacy hazard
SecurutyAnalysis #another realme gimmick
Setup Wizard #not needed after first boot
Shelper #Malware remove immediately
SIM Tool Kit #Removing this will remove popups of sim
Sleep Capsule #remove if you dont use it
Smart Sidebar #remove if you dont use sidebar feature
Software Update #remove if you dont want new software updates to come
Sound Amplifier #Does not works
System Cloner #Provides dual space option , remove if you dont use
System Messages #MMS Support for your SIM , remove if you dont mms
System Tracing #AOSP process tracing for debug
System Upgrade Services #remove if you dont want new software updates to come
Tags #Google NFC app
Theme Store #RAM Hogger , remove if you dont use theme
Update Service #remove if you dont want new software updates to come
User Experience Program #realme tracking telemetry , privacy hazard
User Guide #guide on how to use phone
Video (system) #Video Player by realme better use MX Player or VLC
Wallpapers #Not needed better wallpapers app in PlaySTore
Weather #Remove if you dont use it
Weather Services #remove if you removed weather
Wireless Emergency Alerts #Provides earthquake or other disasters alerts
WifiBackupRestore #Oppo Restore app , not required after first setup
YouTube #Remove it and use Youtube vanced
After selecting right click and select uninstall , all selected apps will be uninstalled .
To Restore just select Deleted Section and right click on any app and select restore
CLI Method
Open Powershell in C:\adb folder with shift+right click
Enter adb devices and allow debugging prompt on device .
Enter adb shell
Now To Remove an App with package name com.oppo.operationManual You have to run
pm uninstall --user 0 com.oppo.operationManual
This will remove UserGuide App from Device
Now Suppose for any reason you want to restore the deleted app you just have to type
cmd package install-existing --user 0 com.oppo.operationManual
You can do this for any system bloatware here is a Screenshot
{
"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"
}
You can ask here also if you have doubt about any app if it sjhould be removed or not .
Here is the effect of debloating your RUI 2.0
.
Spoiler: Free RAM in Recents with only Nova Launcher Running
Nice
Thanks again for your hard work!
Thank you for the effort. The GUI method was really convenient.
28/01/2022
List Of Apps have been updated to include 18 new additions
Total Bloatware count is= 118
is that safe to remove(debloat) Glance app on lock screen?
Leinhearth said:
is that safe to remove(debloat) Glance app on lock screen?
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Yes completely safe
it has worked well.
Thank you
marcos07r said:
it has worked well.
Thank youView attachment 5523545
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I am glad it worked
Also removing com.coloros.safecenter will break App Lock so I advice you against it
You can remove many other also
Read the Spoiler in OP
Thanks for the guide. Works damn well and already inceased my battery life!
works like a charm thank you
Can this debloat method work with global european version of Realme GT Neo2?
If I have issues with debloat method can I factory reset to fix that issues?
just did it yesterday with my eu realme and had no struggles.
there are some apks missing on my phone from the list but except that everything worked well.
nicely debloated now.
You version is European/ Global?
almmpt said:
You version is European/ Global?
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Europe/Global, yes
vPK50XL96 said:
Europe/Global, yes
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You see any differeces in battery and performance?
If it GOES wrong I factory reset and it restores the bloatware remover apps right?
I go freeze them all. I prefer then run the script.
will factory reset restore the apps i deleted ?
almmpt said:
You see any differeces in battery and performance?
If it GOES wrong I factory reset and it restores the bloatware remover apps right?
I go freeze them all. I prefer then run the script.
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no. its still blazing fast and i dont know the impact of battery life because i got the phone now just a week.
i choose the gui method, i can restore all deleted apps because i backed up them before.
i dont know if you get all the apps back when you factory restore.
ti cant update bootloader on my gt neo 2 device in russian ROM version
C Can you help me reopen?
hello bro.. this tutorial works great but i have question
im using the gui method but i didnt backup the apps.. so now i cannot restore them..
will a factory reset restore all those apps ?
My phone is forcing upon me an update that I wish to stave off, if possible, or stop altogether if possible.
The upcoming update will happen in a day if I don't figure out how to stop it.
How can we definitively tell if the baseband will be incremented with any given forced update?
And how can we tell if this is a security-only update, or if the baseband will be updated too?
Use Package Disabler or an adb edit to disable these two services. Stops it dead in its tracks.
blackhawk said:
Use Package Disabler or an adb edit to disable these two services. Stops it dead in its tracks.
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Ah. Too late! This time anyway.
But your information is good for next time.
I'll use this information in the future (and so can others, which is the point of my fleshing what you just had suggested as the answer) to disable the following two services on my T-Mobile Galaxy A32 5G (SM-326U) Android 12 setup...
<com.sec.android.soagent>
What is com.sec.android.soagent?
What is SOAgent in Samsung Galaxy?
What does com.sec.android.soagent do?
<com.ws.dm>
What is com.ws.dm?
What does com.ws.dm do in a Google Activity?
What does Com WS DS mean?
When I looked to disable those two services using my MuntashirAkon App Manager...
<https://github.com/MuntashirAkon/AppManager>
I found that perhaps that second service has a different name?
<com.sec.android.soagent>
<com.wssyncmldm>
What is com.wssyncmldm?
How to disable com.wssyncmldm
Step by step guide to disabling com.wssyncmldm
All you need to know about com.wssyncmldm
Why disable com.wssyncmldm
How to fix com ws sync mldm
Everything you need to know about com.wssyncmldm
As for "Package Disabler", I didn't even know you could disable system packages without being root (alas, my phone can't be rooted).
It's nice to know you can disable system apps without root.
So that others don't have to look for it, I think I found it here, at least with my first set of search terms.
Package Disabler
<https://www.packagedisabler.com>
The only NON-root solution that let’s you disable any unwanted packages that come pre-installed / installed with your phone / tablet.
You can disable apps with 1 click. Disabled application / package will not be uninstalled or updated using Google play or any other means.
This app also provides password / uninstall protection to avoid misuse.
When I searched on XDA-Developers forum threads for package disabler, I found a bunch of hits, but I don't know which are canonical updated threads.
Package Disabler Pro- De-Bloat & Remove Stock Apps For Better Ram-Battery Life
Package Disabler - Android 11?
which also suggests LADB(Kunal Adb) or PC adb
Package Disabler?
Package Disabler?
New package disabler,works!!!
Package Disabler
Package disabler pro
[GUIDE] [No Root] Disable System Apps & Bloatware: Package Disabler Pro - T-Mobile
Has anyone found an alternative apk to package disabler pro?
Need Help with my note 8 Bootloop caused by disabled Packages
What bloatware have you safely disabled/removed on the Galaxy Tab S3?
These non-forum articles showed up in a google search for more information about this useful "package disabler" tool which purports to disable system packages without needing to be root.
Debloat Galaxy Devices Without Root
Universal Android Debloater helps you get rid of unwanted apps and bloatware on your phone
How to disable any pre-installed system app bloatware on Android without root
Android Central Package Disabler
Regarding the adb commands, I use adb all day every day for a variety of things (see below) but I haven't used adb (or ladb) to disable a service which requires root as I didn't know you could do that.
How to duplicate what adb does to ad hoc open any given Activity on the Android phone?
[adb] [Wireless debugging] [Wi-Fi] Is there an updated XDA tutorial yet on setting up adb COMPLETELY wirelessly as of Android 11+ (no USB cable!)?
[adb] What is the adb syntax to connect wirelessly to Android by unique serial number (instead of by Wi-Fi LAN IP address & random port assignment)?
[adb] [Wireless debugging] [Wi-Fi] Is there an updated XDA tutorial yet on setting up adb COMPLETELY wirelessly as of Android 11+ (no USB cable!)?
(PSA) Using the new Android 12 TILE for 'Developer options' 'Wireless debugging' to establish adb connection over Wi-Fi without USB
[adb,scrcpy,vysor] What ports does Android 12 randomly set when Wi-Fi connecting via Wireless debugging adb "pair" or "connect" commands?
Android 12 Developer options adb "Wireless debugging" option keeps turning off
For any given trusted computer, can we make an adb usb debugging connection on day one & then SAVE adbkey.pub authentication keys for use years later?
As for how to use either local adb (ladb) to disable packages (without needing the PC and without needing to be rooted), my first task was to look up what the ladb commands might be...
Say hello to LADB, a local ADB shell without needing root or a computer!
How to debloat your phone (and more) without connecting to a PC
And then let's look up some of the adb commands to figure out what they are to disable the two services using a PC but without needing to be rooted.
XDA-Developers guide to ADB
ADB Tips & Tricks: ADB commands that every power user should know about!
Obviously I have some homework to do before I can successfully disable the two services listed above without needing to be rooted (as my phone can't be rooted) using just adb (which seems like the easiest way to approach this task)...
Since I'm always connected to my phone via adb anyway (as I mirror my screen and audio onto my PC) I may as well use the adb commands to disable the two update services, where might these be the related necessary adb commands to employ for that task?
C:\> adb shell pm list packages | findstr /i soagent
That should find "package:com.sec.android.soagent"
C:\> adb shell pm list packages -d | findstr /i soagent
That should find the disabled packages & then grep for "com.sec.android.soagent" which shouldn't (yet) be in that list
C:\> adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.sec.android.soagent
That should (I hope) disable the listed package (is that correct?)
C:\> adb shell pm enable --user 0 com.sec.android.soagent
That should (if desired), re-enable the listed package (is that right?)Likewise, these are likely the related steps for com.wssyncmldm:
C:\> adb shell pm list packages | findstr /i wssyncmldm
C:\> adb shell pm list packages -d | findstr /i wssyncmldm
C:\> adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.wssyncmldm
C:\> adb shell pm enable --user 0 com.wssyncmldm
But first, may I confirm that my two services are of a different name than that which was initially suggested?
And may I confirm the adb commands to disable those two services?
You can probably roll it back from 12 to 11 if you want provided the boot loader wasn't upgraded too.
This stock Samsung N10+ hasn't been updated in over 3 years; still running on Pie. Current load is over 2.5 yo, still fast, very stable with minimal maintenance. Security simply isn't an issue with its current configuration... screw the Google scare hype. This is what Android is capable of... if you leave it be.
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You can probably roll it back from 12 to 11 if you want provided the boot loader wasn't upgraded too.
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Thank you for that suggestion, where I really don't know that much about Android, which I openly admit. I can research if pointed in the right direction though.
I am told the bootloader for the T-Mobile A32-5G needs to be version 5 or below (maybe even 3 or below) in order to root the Samsung Galaxy A32-5G, and mine is currently version 8.
I don't know how to roll back a bootloader, but even so, I'm not sure I understand your suggestion of rolling back the Android version from 12 to 11.
How would changing the OS change the bootloader version?
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This stock Samsung N10+ hasn't been updated in over 3 years; still running on Pie. Current load is over 2.5 yo, still fast, very stable with minimal maintenance. Security simply isn't an issue with its current configuration... screw the Google scare hype. This is what Android is capable of... if you leave it be.
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I very much appreciate your kind and thoughtful advice that pointed me in the direction of the two packages that I needed to disable, which is what I needed to research in the right direction.
I also much appreciate that you mentioned adb will do the job of disabling those packages without me being rooted, as that too was a required datapoint that I didn't know until you told me.
Thank you very much for your kind advice, where I do agree with you this hype about having the latest security patches isn't something I'm all that worried about.
However....
There is this "nagging concern" that, as of Google's Project Mainline and Project Treble (both since renamed), the way that the 25 core modules update is no longer via carrier updates but over the air with Google Framework Services updates (not to be confused with Google Play Services updates).
AdServices multi-package multi-type Android 13
adbd com.android.adbd APEX Android 11
AppSearch com.android.appsearch APEX Android 13
ART com.android.art APEX Android 12
Bluetooth APEX Android 13
CellBroadcast com.android.cellbroadcast APEX Android 11
Conscrypt com.android.conscrypt APEX Android 10
Device Scheduling com.android.scheduling APEX Android 12
DNS Resolver com.android.resolv APEX Android 10
DocumentsUI com.android.documentsui APK Android 10
ExtServices com.android.ext.services APK (Android 10)
ExtServices com.android.ext.services APEX (Android 11)
IPsec/IKEv2 Library com.android.ipsec APEX Android 11
Media Media: com.android.media Android 10 (extractors)
Media Codecs: com.android.media.swcodec APEX Android 10 (extractors, MediaSession API) Android 11 (MediaParser API)
MediaProvider com.android.mediaprovider APEX Android 11
ModuleMetadata com.android.modulemetadata APK Android 10
Network Stack Network Stack Permission Configuration: com.android.networkstack.permissionconfig
Captive Portal Login: com.android.captiveportallogin
Network Components: com.android.networkstack APK Android 10
NNAPI Runtime com.android.neuralnetworks APK Android 11
OnDevicePersonalization Runtime Multiple Multiple Android 13
PermissionController com.android.permissioncontroller APK Android 10
SDK Extensions com.android.sdkext APEX Android 11
Statsd com.android.os.statsd APEX Android 11
Tethering com.android.tethering APK Android 11
Time Zone Data com.android.tzdata APEX Android 10
UWB com.android.uwb APEX Android 13
Wi-Fi com.android.wifi APEX Android 11
It's all very confusing HOW Android updates nowadays.
Some updates are over the air by the carrier
Other updates are done separately for the 25 core modules
Still others are done over a Google Play Store app Activity
(These last app updates are not really part of the Google Play Store app but the Activity for app updates appears in the settings for the Google Play Store app so a lot of people associate those app updates with the Google Play Store app).
In short, does this method of disabling two packages "really" work to stop all updates?
Or does it just work for the Project Mainline updates?
Or just the carrier supplied security updates?
I don't know.
You're welcome.
The bootloader version can be upgraded but not rolled back on a Snapdragon. If just the rom was upgraded from 11 to 12 it can be rolled back by flashing Android 11 if the bootloader wasn't upgraded too. I think this is the case for you but check it to be sure. Personally I don't muck with the firmware. A Samsung Experience center at a Best Buy can also flash it back to 11.
I really don't worry about updating any apps unless there's a improvement I need, so I don't.
It leads to a more stable platform since everything is already running well, more importantly it's fulfilling its mission. In the end that's all that counts. This is my solution; it may not be what others do but it works very well for me. I send almost zero time now troubleshooting... it just runs.
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Without you, I wouldn't have known the name of the two packages, nor that adb can disable them without me being rooted. Thanks.
What I don't know, yet anyway, is which of the following software versions those two packages above facilitated the updates for...
Android version [e.g., Android 12]
Baseband version [e.g., A326USQS8BVL3]
Security update [e.g., Dec. 1, 2022]
Google Play System [e.g., March 1, 2022]
Google Play Services [e.g., 22.42.12 (190400-481949630]
Google Play Store [e.g., 33.5.16-21 [0][PR] 4933219047]
Firmware (such as the Qualcomm modem firmware)
25 Core modules in Project Mainline
These are apparently updated either over Google Play Services on the net or OTA by partners.
Default/original apps (such as Chrome, YouTube, etc.)
User apps (of which there may be hundreds)
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The bootloader version can be upgraded but not rolled back on a Snapdragon.
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I didn't think it was going to be easy to unlock the bootloader, let alone roll it backward a notch or two.
BTW, it's not a Snapdragon I don't think.
DevCheck (see attached screenshot) shows it to be a "Mediatek Dimensity 720" powering this SM-A326U Galaxy A32 5G.
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If just the rom was upgraded from 11 to 12 it can be rolled back by flashing Android 11 if the bootloader wasn't upgraded too. I think this is the case for you but check it to be sure. Personally I don't muck with the firmware. A Samsung Experience center at a Best Buy can also flash it back to 11.
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I've seen that link, and I found it fantastic, where I think I'm stuck in not being able to root unless something new comes up - which is my main purpose here in at least freezing the bootloader version at 8.
The main lack of information I have at the moment is I don't know WHAT PROCESS updates the bootloader.
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I really don't worry about updating any apps unless there's a improvement I need, so I don't.
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I'm with you 100% in that I don't update ANY apps unless I KNOW it has something I want (which almost never happens).
That's good that neither of us worries about app updates because most people don't realize what a MESS app updates truly are!
I've found out most people THINK that the Google Play Store does a check for new apps for ALL your installed apps - but I've tested it and it doesn't even come close (see attached screenshot proof).
The Google Play Store app update section isn't even part of the Google Play Store (it's an Activity within it but it's independent of the Google Play Store app itself) - but what's worse is the fact it updates barely any apps.
Maybe a dozen. Maybe even two dozen.
But the Google Play Store app update Activity MISSES hundreds upon hundreds of apps, which the screenshots below prove to be the case.
Luckily, as a result of that opinion which we both share that we don't update apps unless we need to, this whole app update mess isn't an issue for either one of us, but bear in mind that a LOT of people "think" the Google Play Store app "updates" all their apps.
It's not even close.
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It leads to a more stable platform since everything is already running well, more importantly it's fulfilling its mission. In the end that's all that counts. This is my solution; it may not be what others do but it works very well for me. I send almost zero time now troubleshooting... it just runs.
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I'm like you in that I don't update the hundreds of apps unless any one of them needs to be updated, which almost never happens.
But what is driving me nuts is the CONFUSION about what process updates what part of the Android operating system.
For example, I'm currently at:
The Google Play System = March 1, 2022
Settings > About phone > Software information
The Google Play Services = Version 22.42.12 (190400-481949630)
Settings > Apps > Your apps > Google Play Services
The Google Play Store = 33.5.16-21 [0][PR] 4933219047
Settings > Apps > Your apps > Google Play Services
But what is the process that updates those three entities?
It behooves us to nail this down as I'm confused what is updated when & how.
While there are at least a half dozen important layers of Android which are updated on a variety of schedules, I think the fundamental updated layers may be:
The Android OS version, baseband & security patch levels
The Google Play {System,Services,Store} system update levels
The versions of the 25 core modules of Project Mainline
The versions of the firmware in Project Treble
The versions of all the apps supplied with the native OS
I'm embarrassed, for example, to state that I have no idea whatsoever what updates the BASEBAND, for example.
Worse, I have no idea what process updates the 25 core modules of the Project Mainline modules (which is the core of Android).
Project Mainline core modules in Android 10
Project Mainline core modules in Android 11
Project Mainline core modules in Android 12
Project Mainline core modules in Android 13
What process updates those two dozen critical core modules?
com.wssyncmldm is what does all OTA firmware updates for the phone including the bootloader as far as I know. To stop OTA upgrades only it needs to be disabled. It's the only one that can permanently screw you up.
I'm not familiar with the MediaTek chipsets. Galaxy store updates it's apps as well, I firewall block it unless I need to use it.
I keep installable backup copies of all my apps including system. That way on a reload or if they get an unwanted update, I'm ready.
Worksv on Android 9,10, not sure about higher. Newer versions are on Playstore.
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com.wssyncmldm is what does all OTA firmware updates for the phone including the bootloader as far as I know. To stop OTA upgrades only it needs to be disabled. It's the only one that can permanently screw you up.
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Thank you for confirming com.wssyncmldm does the over-the-air firmware updates, and, particularly the caveat that it's the only updater package that can permanently screw the ability to root up.
Android is broken into so many components that I am going nuts trying to figure out what updates what - so that helps (a little).
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I'm not familiar with the MediaTek chipsets. Galaxy store updates it's apps as well, I firewall block it unless I need to use it.
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Thank you for bringing up the Galaxy App update mechanism, which I had omitted in my description of what updates apps above.
The OTA update often updates default system apps
The Google Play Store Activity Updater updates "some" apps
The FOSS Google Play Store clients also update "many" apps
The Samsung Galaxy Store updater updates its own apps
There are app updaters I've tested which update ALL apps
(Of course, these assume an update is available.)
Just so that you know, I never create ANY login on my phone, so I can't log into the galaxy store even if I had wanted to do so.
Is there any app in the Samsung Galaxy Store worth the login requirements?
That means I don't have a Google Account set up on my phone either (even as I have a Google Account), so I've learned empirically that if you log into the GMail app even once, it CREATES a Google Account on your phone.
The phone works better WITHOUT the Google Account setup.
Likewise if you log into the Google Maps app, or Google Voice, etc., but luckily ALL the Google apps have equivalent apps which generally work better than the Google apps do anyway.
GMail === FairMail mail client
Chrome === Ungoogled Chromium web client
YouTube === NewPipe YouTube client
Google Play Store === Aurora Google Play Store client
Google Maps === works fine w/o a login
Google Calendar === Etar
Google Messages === Pulse SMS (before Klinker sold to Maple Media)
Google launcher === Nova Launcher (before they sold out)
etc.
Note a good reason for SAVING all the APKs you install is shown in the case of Nova and Pulse where both went over to the dark side.
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I keep installable backup copies of all my apps including system. That way on a reload or if they get an unwanted update, I'm ready.
Worksv on Android 9,10, not sure about higher. Newer versions are on Playstore.
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Like you, I maintain all my APKs independently OUTSIDE of the current daily drive phone, where it's all completely automatic.
The FOSS Google Play Store clients have an option to NOT DELETE the APK when you install any app off the Google Play Store repository.
That fact bears repeating.
When you install an app off the Google Play store, presumably this sequence occurs:
1. The client finds the app & then you download the APK
2. The client initiates the installation of the APK
3. Then the client always DELETES the downloaded APK
But when you install that same app off that same repository using the FOSS Google Play Store clients, and if you check the box to NOT DELETE the APK after installation, then THIS sequence happens.
1. The client finds the app & then you download the APK
2. The client initiates the installation of the APK
3. Then the client always DOES NOT DELETE the downloaded APK
In addition, my Android file system and my Windows file systems are exactly the same (so to speak) since I use free WebDAV servers to mount my entire Android filesystem onto Windows as a drive letter over Wi-Fi (no cables necessary).
Can you mount BOTH Android internal & external storage onto Windows as a drive letter over Wi-Fi using a SINGLE WebDAV server?
That way, when I need to re-populate a new phone, I first bring over the homescreen and all the icon locations (which Nova does nicely), and then, one by one, I populate the apps by SLIDING them over using my mouse to slide from Windows to the mirrored Android.
See the screenshots below proving all that I say above.
BTW, I have one WARNING about extracting APKs, where I've tested ALL the free extractors extent, and where I've had some bad experiences where the extracted APK doesn't work on a different model phone (generally it's different in every way, hardware & software).
I've had MUCH BETTER experience just NOT DELETING the APK when it's downloaded off the Google Play Store repository, or the F-Droid repository, or the GitHub/Sourceforge/Guardian/etc., repositories.
This problem, I think, will only get worse as of the August 2022 decree by Google regarding APEX files (instead of APK files) on the Google Play Store repository.
In summary, Android UPDATES are complex, and I do NOT profess to understand what updates what - so any help anyone can provide is welcome as I am confused as to what updates what.
Since my credibility matters, screenshots below prove all I say above.
I use whatever comes in handy and don't go more nuts than I need to in order to get the job done.
The reason to be able to access the Samsung Galaxy store are the free icon packs and themes.
Edge add ons and certain other apps like Sound Assistant. The Good Lock family of apps are of particular interest for a Samsung user.
Nova isn't as fast or efficient as One UI. One UI is a very stable launcher and very customizable.
My stock N10+ homescreen running on One UI, modified with various Good Lock apps and One handed Operation plus. Digi Clock and Energy Ring are 3rd party apps.
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Nova isn't as fast or efficient as One UI.
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Nova free went over to the dark side as of the Branch acquisition.
Nova Launcher and Sesame Search have been acquired by Branch, an analytics company
As a direct result of the Branch acquisition, my Nova free is the last known good version (namely the pre-branch 7.0.57 version):
<https://novalauncher.com/beta>
<https://novalauncher.com/apk/NovaLauncher_7.0.57.apk>
Name: NovaLauncher_7.0.57.apk
Size: 8687535 bytes (8483 KiB)
SHA256: 05AE72221D8D4F3D6A111A3220A0C87040806AF4E53053EF64F2DE426990893E
Mostly what I like(d) about Nova free is the ability to save the homescreen (and all the folders, shortcuts, and icons) EXACTLY and then re-load it on any number of phones, no matter what make/model of that phone.
Another feature I really liked about Nova free is its ability to put icons on any grid and in any location whatsoever.
Last summer I had opened a thread seeking a replacement app launcher...
Nova launcher used to be the best free Android launcher - until now - so what's better?
We discussed the merits at that time...
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One UI is a very stable launcher and very customizable.
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I'm happy with my last-known-good-version of Nova free, but because they went over to the dark side, I have to find another app launcher.
If OneUI does those things, I might consider it.
Save homescreen/folders/icons & re-use later
Put icons on any grid (or no grid) whatsoever
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Mostly what I like(d) about Nova free is the ability to save the homescreen (and all the folders, shortcuts, and icons) EXACTLY and then re-load it on any number of phones, no matter what make/model of that phone.
The only other thing I really liked about Nova free is its ability to put icons on any grid and in any location whatsoever.
I'm happy with my last-known-good-version of Nova free, but because they went over to the dark side, I have to find another app launcher.
If OneUI does those two things, I might consider it.
Save homescreen/folders/icons & re-use later
Put icons on any grid (or no grid) whatsoever
Does it?
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SmartSwitch can save icons and homescreen, however on a clean load I wouldn't use SmartSwitch other than to save homescreen settings so you'll need to rebuild the icons and apps although Goodlock apps and homepage settings remain in effect. So it's not like you just landed on mars and everything looks unworldly with no button navigation
Other than folders you're locked into the grid pattern.
One UI is faster, more efficient and very stable. In fact in 3 years I've never had it crash and force a reboot. Let me put this way, one of the most surefire ways to boot loop a Samsung is a 3rd party launcher. Been there, done that twice, back to back full reloads That convinced me to live with the white page indicators. That's my only real criticism of One UI.
Pick your poison wisely...
I didn't read the whole thread, but for instance it's already enough to freeze the "Software-Update" package to stop "Software-Update" notifications.
In my S8 with Android 9 it's located in /system/priv-app/FotaAgent/FotaAgent.apk. Just rename to "FotaAgent.apk.bak" and that's it!