When I was trying out a newly launched launcher called Aviate by Yahoo, I landed up on the most amazing thing.. This launcher can uninstall bloatware without root. Previously, I only had the option to disable these stupid app, but now they're out.
Here are the steps:
1. Install Aviate launcher from play store. Link
2. Go to launcher and then go to apps list by swiping left twice (rightmost page).
3. Hold to select the app and drag to uninstall at the top. Click Uninstall. (Make sure bloatware is visible/enabled first)
Limitations: Cannot remove things like GMail and Google+. Can remove stuff like NQ antivirus, Facebook, preinstalled Games, twitter, etc.
I do not know how this works or is even possible, but it works for me. Let me know if this method works for you guys. It worked for me on ZTE Blade G2. I checked with root checker basic to confirm that there was no root.
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msmsmsmsms said:
When I was trying out a newly launched launcher called Aviate by Yahoo, I landed up on the most amazing thing.. This launcher can uninstall bloatware without root. Previously, I only had the option to disable these stupid app, but now they're out.
Here are the steps:
1. Install Aviate launcher from play store.
2. Go to launcher and then go to apps list by swiping left twice (rightmost page).
3. Hold to select the app and drag to uninstall at the top. Click Uninstall. (Make sure bloatware is visible/enabled first)
Limitations: Cannot remove things like GMail and Google+. Can remove stuff like NQ antivirus, Facebook, preinstalled Games, twitter, etc.
I do not know how this works or is even possible, but it works for me. Let me know if this method works for you guys. It worked for me on ZTE Blade G2. I checked with root checker basic to confirm that there was no root.
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It's not working on my Micromax Unite 2 (A106) - Kitkat 4.4.2
msmsmsmsms said:
When I was trying out a newly launched launcher called Aviate by Yahoo, I landed up on the most amazing thing.. This launcher can uninstall bloatware without root. Previously, I only had the option to disable these stupid app, but now they're out.
Here are the steps:
1. Install Aviate launcher from play store. Link
2. Go to launcher and then go to apps list by swiping left twice (rightmost page).
3. Hold to select the app and drag to uninstall at the top. Click Uninstall. (Make sure bloatware is visible/enabled first)
Limitations: Cannot remove things like GMail and Google+. Can remove stuff like NQ antivirus, Facebook, preinstalled Games, twitter, etc.
I do not know how this works or is even possible, but it works for me. Let me know if this method works for you guys. It worked for me on ZTE Blade G2. I checked with root checker basic to confirm that there was no root.
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I really, really doubt that what you think is happening is actually happening. A launcher can't uninstall system apps. Not without root. Launchers typically don't do this even with root. If anything, it's simply making certain apps "hidden", or disabling them, which you can do without root by going into the app manager.
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Hey, just wanted to share the easiest way I have discovered to remap the annoying bane of existence know as Bixby.
1. Download "BixBye" from Google Play. All credit goes to the developer. I did not make this app. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=you.in.spark.bixbye
2. Download "Google Assistant" from Google Play as well. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.googleassistant
3. Open BixBye and Grant the Accessibility services, then relaunch the app. It bugs out and says you didn't Grant it until you relaunch for me.
4. Once you have done that... DO NOT use the default "Remap to... ASSISTANT" option! This is pretty buggy for me and causes screen flashes and other things. Change the action to "Remap to... LAUNCH AN APP" and make it launch Google Assistant! This will work loads better than the default option!
After months of tinkering around with bxactions and other 3rd party software, this is the easiest, bug free, costless way I have found to remap the Bixby button to Google Assistant, and it doesn't have the bug where it closes the currently running app! I hope this works great for you as well
Have a lovely day!
Here's another little trick... although it costs money, if you do have BK Package Disabler you can disable all Bixby related packages besides "Bixby Home" and "Bixby Voice" to save quite a bit of battery! You need these ones enabled unfortunately to detect the press of the button though.
I'm going to go to sleep now, I'll try to answer any questions as best as possible in the morning though.
Works perfectly on my Note 8 following your instructions. Thanks!
Thanks, works perfectly.
I come from Z3C and like a lot to use a button to open camera.
Just miss than can't take photos using button.
I have a crazy question. This is for a very unique use case (long story).
And here's the crazy part -- it needs to work for Android 4.2.2.
I'm trying to figure out how to uninstall apps programmatically without the user having to confirm each uninstall.
The idea is that the user would select from a list of apps they want to uninstall, then click a button when they're ready and all of those apps would uninstall without bothering the user with a confirmation dialog for each app.
Is this possible? I trying to do this in Xamarin, but any guidance would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks.
Wondering why you try to reinvent the wheel, why not simply - for example - use this?
Easy Uninstaller App Uninstall - Apps on Google Play
Simplest & fastest uninstall tool for android.
play.google.com
Thanks,
It's a lot to explain. For one thing, the app needs other features.
It's for a unique use case since these are single-purpose devices.
Boost carrier Moto g Stylus 5G 2022 XT2215-4 with Android 12. Google Play Services App is DISABLED. I cannot completely disable the Google Play Services Availability alert option in the Phone App (SHOW NOTIFICATIONS locked). Other apps allow the user to disable the Google Play Services Availability alert. Is there a fix for the Phone App?
TIA,
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You can temporarily disable Google play Services. I normally do unless it's needed like for Gmail. Playstore, Backup Transport are also a dependencies of it. Pretty much a menace... even on Android 9
Change the default phone app and disable Google Dialer.
blackhawk said:
You can temporarily disable Google play Services. I normally do unless it's needed like for Gmail. Playstore, Backup Transport are also a dependencies of it. Pretty much a menace... even on Android 9
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Thanks for your input. I disabled Google Play Services. Even removed it using ADB. Unfortunately, I cannot turn off the alert in the PHONE APP that's looking for Google Play Services (see attached screen shots). The radio button to disable the alert is greyed out.
TheMystic said:
Change the default phone app and disable Google Dialer.
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1. Are you recommending that I install another phone app instead of the default Android? Any recommendation.
2. Isn't Google dialer part of the phone app?
Phone app is fully functional. The issue is the alert message prompting the activation of Google Play Services. I can turn off this prompt with other apps, but not the phone app.
furballi said:
1. Are you recommending that I install another phone app instead of the default Android? Any recommendation.
2. Isn't Google dialer part of the phone app?
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Yes. Since the notification cannot be disabled, it can become annoying after a while.
Google Dialer is currently your phone app and is set as default.
Install a 3rd party dialer app of your choice and set it as default. Now you'll be able to disable Google Dialer (or Phone) app from its app info page.
My recommendation
Simple Dialer - Apps on Google Play
Manage phone calls with this simple phone dialer app with phonebook
play.google.com
If you're fine without call recording feature, the above is an excellent and safe alternative.
Alternative Source
Simple Dialer | F-Droid - Free and Open Source Android App Repository
Manage phone calls with this simple phone dialer app with phonebook
f-droid.org
TheMystic said:
Yes. Since the notification cannot be disabled, it can become annoying after a while.
Google Dialer is currently your phone app and is set as default.
Install a 3rd party dialer app of your choice and set it as default. Now you'll be able to disable Google Dialer (or Phone) app from its app info page.
My recommendation:
Simple Dialer - Apps on Google Play
Manage phone calls with this simple phone dialer app with phonebook
play.google.com
If you're fine without call recording feature, the above is an excellent and safe alternative.
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Excellent! Will install the other option. I also have the 6 GB RAM version of this phone from Metro. Per app inspection, the other phone app is identical in revision number, but it doesn't have the Google Play Services Availability radio option.
If time permits, I may remove Phone App via ADB, then download the next Phone App apk. I don't know if Google Play Services Availability is hard coded into Boost's Android 12 build. Thank you very much for your input.
furballi said:
Thanks for your input. I disabled Google Play Services. Even removed it using ADB. Unfortunately, I cannot turn off the alert in the PHONE APP that's looking for Google Play Services (see attached screen shots). The radio button to disable the alert is greyed out.
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On Samsung's they use their own phone/messaging apps and Google play Services isn't mandatorily intergrated into them so they will run fine without it. You're going to have to play with it.
Completely removing Google play Services could cause headaches. It maybe possible to block the popup via a adb edit but no idea how or if possible on a non-rooted phone.
All Gookill apps are a pain and Google play Services is integrated into them to a greater or lesser extent. 3rd party phone app... maybe.
furballi said:
Excellent! Will install the other option. I also have the 6 GB RAM version of this phone from Metro. Per app inspection, the other phone app is identical in revision number, but it doesn't have the Google Play Services Availability radio option.
If time permits, I may remove Phone App via ADB, then download the next Phone App apk. I don't know if Google Play Services Availability is hard coded into Boost's Android 12 build. Thank you very much for your input.
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I suggest that you install the alternative app first, set it as default and test everything is working fine (although there is no reason why it wouldn't) before attempting to remove the stock dialer.
blackhawk said:
On Samsung's they use their own phone/messaging apps and Google play Services isn't mandatorily intergrated into them so they will run fine without it. You're going to have to play with it.
Completely removing Google play Services could cause headaches. It maybe possible to block the popup via a adb edit but no idea how or if possible on a non-rooted phone.
All Gookill apps are a pain and Google play Services is integrated into them to a greater or lesser extent. 3rd party phone app... maybe.
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A whole lot of apps are dependent on Google Play Services. On one of my devices, I disabled it and soon after I got some 12 to 15 notifications from different apps asking me to enable it. The notifications were so frequent and annoying that I just re-enabled it for peace of mind. 🫣
TheMystic said:
I suggest that you install the alternative app first, set it as default and test everything is working fine (although there is no reason why it wouldn't) before attempting to remove the stock dialer.
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Yeah, the dialer is part of the core function of a... phone.
Lol, proceed with caution unless you enjoy factory resets
blackhawk said:
On Samsung's they use their own phone/messaging apps and Google play Services isn't mandatorily intergrated into them so they will run fine without it. You're going to have to play with it.
Completely removing Google play Services could cause headaches. It maybe possible to block the popup via a adb edit but no idea how or if possible on a non-rooted phone.
All Gookill apps are a pain and Google play Services is integrated into them to a greater or lesser extent. 3rd party phone app... maybe.
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Thank you.
TheMystic said:
A whole lot of apps are dependent on Google Play Services. On one of my devices, I disabled it and soon after I got some 12 to 15 notifications from different apps asking me to enable it. The notifications were so frequent and annoying that I just re-enabled it for peace of mind. 🫣
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You got a lot of trashware running...
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You got a lot of trashware running...
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Maps (not just Google Maps), SMS app, mail apps, taxi apps.... aren't trashware.
TheMystic said:
A whole lot of apps are dependent on Google Play Services. On one of my devices, I disabled it and soon after I got some 12 to 15 notifications from different apps asking me to enable it. The notifications were so frequent and annoying that I just re-enabled it for peace of mind. 🫣
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Will test drive the alternate phone app. I also saw a bunch of alerts, but I was able to kill them by going into each app and disable the Google Play Services alert radio button. The GPS's main function is probably to update the app. All the apps are fully functional without GPS running in the background.
Google's is in the business of data mining. That's why I want tight control of all Google apps whenever possible.
furballi said:
Will test drive the alternate phone app. I also saw a bunch of alerts, but I was able to kill them by going into each app and disable the Google Play Services alert radio button. The GPS's main function is probably to update the app. All the apps are fully functional without GPS running in the background.
Google's is in the business of data mining. That's why I want tight control of all Google apps whenever possible.
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Updating is handled by Google Play Store.
Google Play Services offers a whole range of services that apps use, such as location, push notifications, etc.
If you are able to find apps that offer full functionality without depending on GPS, then you'll be fine disabling it.
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Maps (not just Google Maps), SMS app, mail apps, taxi apps.... aren't trashware.
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Yeah, they are... sorry.
Gmaps runs fine without it. Less some of the junk features.
Driving a taxi sucks... people are trouble.
Drunks are the worst.
TheMystic said:
Maps (not just Google Maps), SMS app, mail apps, taxi apps.... aren't trashware.
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I use HERE drive. Download the map into your phone and turn ON location. Hopefully, I only need to use the SMS and Clock app. But I agree, a lot of useful stuffs are in the Google ecosystem. Chrome is significantly faster than Firefox per my setup. Edge was fast until it got bogged down with AI search. This is how they push you to upgrade the processor.
blackhawk said:
Driving a taxi sucks... people are trouble
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I'm referring to taxi services as a customer though.
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I'm referring to taxi services as a customer though.
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Than no need for Google play Services 99% of the time. It's a data mining parasite.
Hi I have a Xiaomi redmi note 11. How could I remove all social media, browser capabilities and play store from it. But still keep things like maps, email, WhatsApp?
Backup the data you want to keep, then do a Factory Reset what will remove all apps ( including their data ) you added
Thanks for the reply. But it doesn't quite answer my question. I mean like really remove certain aps. Without being able to reinstall them easily via play store. So what I want to have distraction free phone. Without any browser and social media distraction. But still being able to use it for communication and navigation purposes
preinstalled crap can disabled from adb, but for blocking play store you rely on google family link.
any open source GUI adb tool for macos can disable/delete bloatware?
list apps and delete/disable each of them by issuing command is boring. anyone knows any open source lightweight gui tool to do so? thanks
forum.xda-developers.com
alecxs said:
preinstalled crap can disabled from adb, but for blocking play store you rely on google family link.
any open source GUI adb tool for macos can disable/delete bloatware?
list apps and delete/disable each of them by issuing command is boring. anyone knows any open source lightweight gui tool to do so? thanks
forum.xda-developers.com
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Great thanks. I guess that should work. The good side would be that aps would still be automatically updated