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So, it's a well known fact that a lot of us hate miui mostly because of the number of bloatwares it comes with. While we can easily uninstall the third party bloatwares, but the problem comes in when it comes to system apps. We can't simply uninstall them, neither can we disable them (surprisingly miui doesn't show any disbale option or even if it's there, it's already greyed out). So, we need to either root our device to easily uninstall them or need to use a bit more complex ADB method.
So, today I will share an easy but tricky way to disable any system app. It has two advantages over ADB debloat method or root method. First, you don't need to be technically sound. Second, you can revert them back in just one tap if you feel so.
So just follow the below steps to disable any system apps in miui.
1. Open Google Play Store
2. Go to the top left menu option
3. Scroll down and click on "Help & feedback"
4. Now click on "Browse all articles"
5. Now locate "Delete or disable apps on android"
6. Click on it and then click on "Tap to go to application settings"
7. Now you will be presented with all apps that are there on your device. Just tap on the app of your desire.
8. Click on "Disable" and voila! The app is disabled as long as you don't wish to enable it again.
I know some users will say it won't free up space as it will still be present on the device. That's partly true. While the app is still present on the device and still occupies space, but it won't add up any additional data and wont run in the background. I'm sure you know what happens when you disable an app. So, I don't want any argument which is better and blah blah!! Remember, this method is mainly for people who need a solution as simple as possible.
So, what are you waiting for? Go try it today! ?
N.B. Sorry if the post is a bit long. I love explaining things in a detailed way.
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So, it's a well known fact that a lot of us hate miui mostly because of the number of bloatwares it comes with. While we can easily uninstall the third party bloatwares, but the problem comes in when it comes to system apps. We can't simply uninstall them, neither can we disable them (surprisingly miui doesn't show any disbale option or even if it's there, it's already greyed out). So, we need to either root our device to easily uninstall them or need to use a bit more complex ADB method.
So, today I will share an easy but tricky way to disable any system app. It has two advantages over ADB debloat method or root method. First, you don't need to be technically sound. Second, you can revert them back in just one tap if you feel so.
So just follow the below steps to disable any system apps in miui.
1. Open Google Play Store
2. Go to the top left menu option
3. Scroll down and click on "Help & feedback"
4. Now click on "Browse all articles"
5. Now locate "Delete or disable apps on android"
6. Click on it and then click on "Tap to go to application settings"
7. Now you will be presented with all apps that are there on your device. Just tap on the app of your desire.
8. Click on "Disable" and voila! The app is disabled as long as you don't wish to enable it again.
I know some users will say it won't free up space as it will still be present on the device. That's partly true. While the app is still present on the device and still occupies space, but it won't add up any additional data and wont run in the background. I'm sure you know what happens when you disable an app. So, I don't want any argument which is better and blah blah!! Remember, this method is mainly for people who need a solution as simple as possible.
So, what are you waiting for? Go try it today! ?
N.B. Sorry if the post is a bit long. I love explaining things in a detailed way.
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not working on 9.1.24
Nfury00701 said:
not working on 9.1.24
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Lol. You want some proof? I am using 9.1.24 myself and I have disabled Chrome and Gmail by this method. Plzz don't write negative comments if you cant follow the steps properly.
FYI: Sometimes you need to uninstall the updates first before disabling an app. That's how it is. It has nothing to do with miui.
For uninstalling updates, tap on the bottom "More" on the app setting page.
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Lol. You want some proof? I am using 9.1.24 myself and I have disabled Chrome and Gmail by this method. Plzz don't write negative comments if you cant follow the steps properly.
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Dude, there's a reason why android doesn't let you disable certain apps. You can't call anything and everything as bloatwares. The app you are trying to disable is an essential part of miui and is responsible for the updates of system apps. Without this app, you won't be able to update any system apps. The same goes for Camera, Clock, Contacts, Dialer, Gallery, Messaging etc. It's not a fault of miui. That's how android works. Use your common sense!!
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Dude, there's a reason why android doesn't let you disable certain apps. You can't call anything and everything as bloatwares. The app you are trying to disable is an essential part of miui and is responsible for the updates of system apps. Without this app, you won't be able to update any system apps. The same goes for Camera, Clock, Contacts, Dialer, Gallery, Messaging etc. It's not a fault of miui. That's how android works. Use your common sense!!
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okay. u should update you op coz u mentioned we can disable any system apps. i have uninstalled "apps" before using root. for me Xiaomi Browser is bloatware too. I have used your instruction and failed to disable. common sense isn't so common.
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Dude, there's a reason why android doesn't let you disable certain apps. You can't call anything and everything as bloatwares. The app you are trying to disable is an essential part of miui and is responsible for the updates of system apps. Without this app, you won't be able to update any system apps. The same goes for Camera, Clock, Contacts, Dialer, Gallery, Messaging etc. It's not a fault of miui. That's how android works. Use your common sense!!
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no, that's not an "essential" part of the OS. The phone will still function perfectly well even if that app is disabled. please, quit your bs. this has nothing to do with how android works, miui doesn't let you disable it, that's all. it's upto your oem, android, by default will let you disable every single app, whether it breaks your phone or not.
I have a carrier Note 20 Ultra (T-Mobile), so I don't think I can like ever root or anything. Wondering what the next best thing is? Any cool APKs? Is unlocked firmware worth flashing or will I lose carrier services?
Thanks for reading!
Vonsk said:
I have a carrier Note 20 Ultra (T-Mobile), so I don't think I can like ever root or anything. Wondering what the next best thing is? Any cool APKs? Is unlocked firmware worth flashing or will I lose carrier services?
Thanks for reading!
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Good Lock from Samsung is a must[emoji2956][emoji1303]
Edit: ...for non root Ad Blocker use Blokada
Just Google it[emoji16]
Sent from my Gorgeous Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra SM-N985F using Tapatalk
Vonsk said:
I have a carrier Note 20 Ultra (T-Mobile), so I don't think I can like ever root or anything. Wondering what the next best thing is? Any cool APKs? Is unlocked firmware worth flashing or will I lose carrier services?
Thanks for reading!
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Without root you can still use substratum to theme your phone.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/substratum/official-starting-substratum-andromeda-t3798316
You can also use Hex Installer to theme without root.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=project.vivid.hex.bodhi&hl=en_US
An old root app, Adaway can also be used without root now. Just use the latest Beta vesion.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2190753
CCSWE to disable pesky apps and DevCheck and Hardware info app to review the system info etc.
After some more though there are two more root apps that you can use with several adb commands without root.
GSam Battery Monitor Pro.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.gsamlabs.bbm.pro&hl=en_US
Naptime by Francisco Franco the android kernel developer. Put's you're phone into a deeper doze and in turn saves battery.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.gsamlabs.bbm.pro&hl=en_US
PD MDM
Good lock family apps
One Handed Operation +
Double Tap
Digi Clock
Samsung Galay store themes and icon packs
Color Wallpaper
If you load 3rd party launchers you'll find out the native Sammy one is actually quit good... and stable.
Had a 3rd party launcher put my 10+ in a boot loop twice.
Two hard resets later... NO!
Samsung provides a lot of customization apps, add some 3rd Playstore ones and a package blocker to take out the trash. All these use little battery and run great.
CCSWE is still working for you?
ventolino said:
CCSWE is still working for you?
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It wasn't working on my Note 10+ and had to change Package Disabler Pro. Someone on the forum has said that CCSWE is back and working.
ggrant3876 said:
It wasn't working on my Note 10+ and had to change Package Disabler Pro. Someone on the forum has said that CCSWE is back and working.
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AT&T 10+, tried it but get a can't verify Knox message.
Nova Launcher still one of the best around, imo. Have been using it for several years across many devices.
blackhawk said:
AT&T 10+, tried it but get a can't verify Knox message.
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I'm using Package Disabler Pro, a member of this forum said he's using it on the Note 20 Ultra. As I said it wasn't working on my Note 10+. Just downloaded and verified working on the Note 20 Ultra.
blackhawk said:
PD MDM
Good lock family apps
One Handed Operation +
Double Tap
Digi Clock
Samsung Galay store themes and icon packs
Color Wallpaper
If you load 3rd party launchers you'll find out the native Sammy one is actually quit good... and stable.
Had a 3rd party launcher put my 10+ in a boot loop twice.
Two hard resets later... NO!
Samsung provides a lot of customization apps, add some 3rd Playstore ones and a package blocker to take out the trash. All these use little battery and run great.
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Would you please share all that you have disabled with pdp. I bought it but I am not sure what all I can disable safely.
Thank you.
ventolino said:
CCSWE is still working for you?
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For me yes. Back in business!!!
ggrant3876 said:
It wasn't working on my Note 10+ and had to change Package Disabler Pro. Someone on the forum has said that CCSWE is back and working.
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enjoylife1788 said:
Would you please share all that you have disabled with pdp. I bought it but I am not sure what all I can disable safely.
Thank you.
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This is my current set up (see, import xml attachment*). I'm using the PD widget to flip Playstore and a few other checked apps on as needed.
Of course you can block many I don't have blocked.
Just don't get stupid about it. Probably best not to block One UI... Goggle and try to learn/understand what you're blocking.
Know that some apks are dependent on others, that by blocking an apk it can cause constant polling that sucks cpu cycles and battery as other apks try to communicate with the missing one.
So just blocking the hell out of everything doesn't necessarily mean better battery life. Bloatware and 3red party aapps are generally exempt from this effect; system apps watch more carefully if blocked.
Note that I block AT&T updates like the plague; don't want it forcing updates and it's constantly running with every permission under the sun.
If something goes wrong and you get the flashing kernel of death you'll need to disable PD as Administrator fast. Know how to get there blindfolded, ha-ha fast mind and fingers count when the screen warning is flashing.
PD runs in Safe Mode so forget that.
The current version is very stable on Pie; no issues.
I've never had to do a hard reset using package blockers but using a rock solid one is important as it can raise hell if it goes rogue.
Weeeee-e-e fun times... too fun.
Use PD MDM to clear data; it leaves no nulls (presumably).
Clearing app data in Settings apparently doesn't always; enough so to leave the data corrupted in some cases. I've seen this happen.
PD can fix apks by clearing data that otherwise wouldn't be possible like with smaller unistallible system apks.
It's a great tool to use for troubleshooting and system repair. It can save you from a reload.
I love this app; my 10+ be a complete mess without it.
It's the first app I load on a reload.
Play with it
Note: if you do a carrier update it's best to disable PD completely. I've done flashes with it enable with no apparent harm but this isn't a good idea. Apps seem to update ok on Playstore even when blocked.
*you can create multiple backups with different configurations and use that history of them to troubleshoot etc. Make sure to save copies to the SD card, email it to yourself or on the PC... saves time.
I got an A52 last week to replace my aging Xiaomi MiA1. First thing I did was uninstall the crapware it let me uninstall, then disable what it would let me (how much does Netflix pay them to have a non-removable app preinstalled?), and now I'm left with a few Samsung apps I can't do either with... Does anyone know if anything breaks if I use force to disable or remove "Tips" "Samsung Free" or the "Galaxy Store"?
While I'm at it, how well do things go if I remove or disable Bixby? Is it like trying to remove Internet Explorer from Windows XP where half the OS breaks?
If you root your phone nothing happens, if you delete applications from Samsung such as "tips" "galaxy store" "samsung cloud" among others nothing happens, simply investigate which applications are necessary for the operation of the device, the application that does not Go to delete it is the device services, because if you remove this the phone will automatically lock and you will see an ad saying you did not pay for the equipment and will not let it pass unless you reinstall the firmware by odin but if you uninstall bixby or galaxy store you will not nothing happens, they are not necessary for the system, but download the firmware of your device immediately just in case
I have my A52 4G rooted and it works great without microsoft bloatware or samsung junk applications
Why remove Galaxy store? Simply firewall block it when not in use.
Without it no free themes, icon packs, Good Lock apps... might as well just get another brand.
Samsung's customization is one of biggest perks to use them.
Bixby is nasty. Read the EULA. I package disable it and about 86 other apks. But... I can easily enable any of the blocked packages on the fly. Go too nuts you will end up with a disfunction device and maybe even boot loop it.
Hey
Where can i see my ECG records in the Samsung Health app? Its all calibrated with the Samsung Health Monitor app, or is this the only place to see this?
Cheers
Samsung Health Monitor - its different than Samsung Health - this is where you get to see the graphs
See here as you may need to take steps to enable and use it depending on your location:
[RESTRICTIONS-REMOVED] Samsung Health Monitor - WearOS - 1.1.3.002 - Root, Age, Country & Device Restriction Removed - 23rd May 2023
Hello Everyone, I hope you all are fine... ~~~ WearOS WATCHES ONLY ~~~ ~~~ FEATURES, BUGS & FUTURE WORKS~~~ FEATURES: Works on Samsung Watch4 and Watch5 (as mentioned Samsung WearOS Watches), Multilanguage, no root detection, no country...
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I have done this, Blood Pressure data is showing in the Samsung Health app, but no ECG info, its only in the monitor app.
You need to download the Samsung Health monitor app on your phone to see the graphs
amirage said:
You need to download the Samsung Health monitor app on your phone to see the graphs
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I have that app, is that the only place to see the data?
oxfordmark said:
I have that app, is that the only place to see the data?
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oxfordmark said:
I have that app, is that the only place to see the data?
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How many times can we tell you to use the correct app?
73sydney said:
How many times can we tell you to use the correct app?
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I am using the correct apps!
Its just I thought ECG data would show up in the Samsung Health app (it shows in the monitor one).
oxfordmark said:
I am using the correct apps!
Its just I thought ECG data would show up in the Samsung Health app (it shows in the monitor one).
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ECG is a graph, if you think about it logically, theres no way to present that in the concise gui that Samsung health uses...Samsung Health is more of a concise overview of easily digested metrics, where as ECG is a linear graph, the two are not really compatible
Also figure in Samsung Health Monitors main purpose is to export that graph as a PDF, so its ideally not even meant to be viewed on the device at all...
oxfordmark said:
I am using the correct apps!
Its just I thought ECG data would show up in the Samsung Health app (it shows in the monitor one).
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ECG never syncs to Samsung Health, it never did since the beginning and I don't think it will sync in the future
I was able to install Phone.WearOS.SHM.MOD.1.1.1.171.dante63.apk on my phone and Watch4.SHM.MOD.1.1.0.185.dante63.apk on my watch using the procedures documented. I could not get these two apps to communicate. The phone app looked for the watch, but couldn't find it and eventually timed out. Has Samsung made further changes to their software to keep this from working or is there something else going on? Any insights would be most appreciated. Thanks.
waltmahla said:
I was able to install Phone.WearOS.SHM.MOD.1.1.1.171.dante63.apk on my phone and Watch4.SHM.MOD.1.1.0.185.dante63.apk on my watch using the procedures documented. I could not get these two apps to communicate. The phone app looked for the watch, but couldn't find it and eventually timed out. Has Samsung made further changes to their software to keep this from working or is there something else going on? Any insights would be most appreciated. Thanks.
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1st of all you'll need to download the file "FeatureManagerOn" from the XDA Google drive downloads link found here admittedly while @Dante63 is good at unlocking these apps I don't think much to the layout of his/her guides. Look for "~~~ FILES and Description ~~~" download link will be under that, it's important to have this file sitting as such (root of Android phone) /DOWNLOAD/SAMSUNGHEALTH/FeatureManagerOn before following (opening the Samsung health app)
Open the latest version of Samsung health app, mines (6.21.2.007) just in case they lock it down even more... so if you'res is newer by the time you see this and the instructions I'm giving don't work, they probably locked it down more, press the "3 dots" found at the top right hand side, press "settings" scroll all the way down till you see about samsung health, press the version number several times till the option "set features" shows up, don't mistake this for "developer mode"
Once inside set features change health analysis to dev, and set data platform to enable developer mode
While I am supplying help here I am in no way saying I've done this to my watch 4, however I'm very happy that non Samsung smart phones are able to get the same level of data. Shame on Samsung for locking this up, joke is they are running the watch and their phones off of a open source operating system they are not apple and they should be opening this up to everyone, the code the lot. as they agreed to use a open source operating system and are profiting from it so should be giving back to the community, that they rely on, I'm disgusted with this company's behaviour and mistreating of code which by nature isn't theirs and shouldn't be locked down, all Android phones can run this there's no hardware reason... They are not apple they didn't build wear os or android.
So thank you @Dante63 I know it seems like I'm criticising you're work but I'm not, it's just that this shouldn't be a requirement for this to all work with standard non Samsung phones and the whole situation has annoyed me please write down how to do the steps in you're guide I literally didn't watch the video till after 9 attempts
SignedAdam said:
1st of all you'll need to download the file "FeatureManagerOn" from the XDA Google drive downloads link found here admittedly while @Dante63 is good at unlocking these apps I don't think much to the layout of his/her guides. Look for "~~~ FILES and Description ~~~" download link will be under that, it's important to have this file sitting as such root of Android /DOWNLOAD/SAMSUNGHEALTH/FeatureManagerOn before following opening the Samsung health app
Open the latest version of Samsung health, press the "3 dots" found at the top right hand side, press "settings" scroll all the way down till you see about samsung health, press the version number several times till the option "set features" shows up, don't mistake this for "developer mode"
Once inside set features change health analysis to dev, and set data platform to enable developer mode
While I am supplying help here I am in no way saying I've done this to my watch 4, however I'm very happy that non Samsung smart phones are able to get the same level of data. Shame on Samsung for locking this up, joke is they are running the watch and their phones off of a open source operating system they are not apple and they should be opening this up to everyone, the code the lot. as they agreed to use a open source operating system and are profiting from it so should be giving back to the community, that they rely on, I'm disgusted with this company's behaviour and mistreating of code which by nature isn't theirs and shouldn't be locked down, all Android phones can run this there's no hardware reason... They are not apple they didn't build wear os or android.
So thank you @Dante63 I know it seems like I'm criticising you're work but I'm not, it's just that this shouldn't be a requirement for this to all work with standard non Samsung phones and the whole situation has annoyed me please write down how to do the steps in you're guide I literally didn't watch the video till after 9 attempts
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Non taken, there is a written guide in Google drive, you can see a READ ME file, and on the thread (but briefly due to XDA characters limit)...
I made this for those who don't want to watch the video...
I'm always open for feedbacks and suggestions to improve guide and video
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Non taken, there is a written guide in Google drive, you can see a READ ME file, and on the thread (but briefly due to XDA characters limit)...
I made this for those who don't want to watch the video...
I'm always open for feedbacks and suggestions to improve guide and video
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I didn't expect a reply, you're a legend for getting this working please keep updating/unlocking the APK files for Samsung health monitor, till Samsung see sense at least
Another app that needs unlocking is the Samsung galaxy wearos app found here, and there's another variant of the health app found here, give them no where to hide unlock everything I say including all the stuff off their galaxy store... Which is locked to Samsung phone it's outrageous!
Thanks again @Dante63
SignedAdam said:
I didn't expect a reply, you're a legend for getting this working please keep updating/unlocking the APK files for Samsung health monitor, till Samsung see sense at least
Another app that needs unlocking is the Samsung galaxy wearos app found here, and there's another variant of the health app found here, give them no where to hide unlock everything I say including all the stuff off their galaxy store... Which is locked to Samsung phone it's outrageous!
Thanks again @Dante63
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Unfortunately, core applications cannot be modded without breaking cloud services...
Hi all, got the phone and watch mods installed and now have both blood pressure and ECG. The blood pressure syncs to the Health Monitor app but not the ECG. The ECG tab says it can't connect to my watch while the blood pressure tab does. Any clue?
I'm looking to transformmy gw4 to close to pixel watch style and want to get rid of any samsung ux apps.
So i would like uninstall/disable any samsung ux apps and services that eat battery for no reason and not break any services (steps, heartrate etc.
Not uninstall but preferably disable (correct me if i'm wrong, but after uninstalling system apps using adb can these be installed again if i want to go back to stock by factory reset?)
ArletPDR said:
I'm looking to transformmy gw4 to close to pixel watch style and want to get rid of any samsung ux apps.
So i would like uninstall/disable any samsung ux apps and services that eat battery for no reason and not break any services (steps, heartrate etc.
Not uninstall but preferably disable (correct me if i'm wrong, but after uninstalling system apps using adb can these be installed again if i want to go back to stock by factory reset?)
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No it's absolutely safe to uninstall bloatware as factory image can't be modified without root.
Calling pm uninstall --user 0 [package] should uninstall for current user eg. on a different partition which was setup during device initial setup.
Also it's safe to execute pm delete-dexopt [package] it order to remove files after the app optimization process on first start.
Next week I'll try to create a list of app safe to uninstall.
P.S. Oh, meanwhile could you try to take a look at the installed system apps list
pm list packages -s
@ArletPDR you can try this method though it's from 2021.
debloat galaxy watch 4
Hello everyone, Hope you all good, First of all, I want to clarify that this is a list with everything that people can remove, it is up to you to choose what to remove from the watch 4, you don't need to remove all apps... Debloat Galaxy Watch...
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@ArletPDR you can try this method though it's from 2021.
debloat galaxy watch 4
Hello everyone, Hope you all good, First of all, I want to clarify that this is a list with everything that people can remove, it is up to you to choose what to remove from the watch 4, you don't need to remove all apps... Debloat Galaxy Watch...
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I'd love an updated list, there's been quite a few changes since then...
raby said:
I'd love an updated list, there's been quite a few changes since then...
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I've got a list of system apps installed after the last update. Though it still needs to be verified which app is safe to uninstall
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I've got a list of system apps installed after the last update. Though it still needs to be verified which app is safe to uninstall
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Sounds good to me, its a shame that I can't remove samsung health for all the health tracking functions of the watch to still work properly, it's a huge battery hog and I'd rather use google fit or better yet, and open source tracker, but I guess that's on me for buying a samsung watch, can't wait for it to be rooted
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I'd love an updated list, there's been quite a few changes since then...
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This list still works, it has been updated due to an issue with gps not working when uninstalling sth related to Bixby. I've used this list just two weeks ago and no issue. Even uninstalled more aps then listed. So just give it a try.
bluetigger68 said:
This list still works, it has been updated due to an issue with gps not working when uninstalling sth related to Bixby. I've used this list just two weeks ago and no issue. Even uninstalled more aps then listed. So just give it a try.
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I did, and I had no issues with gps, just didn't remove watch faces because I don't think those affect performance at all