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Delete permanent Bloatware like Spotify

Hello I´m on the latest firmware 45.0.A.7.90
is there a way to delete spotify without unlocking the bootloader ?
I tried many ADB commands but all ending with "Read-Only Error"...
When I´m using the "v1.6_Xperia_X_Debloat_By_Serajr_Combined" my phone restarts but the app is still there.
I want this because I can´t install a little bit different version of spotify
I got always "a package with the same asset folder name already exists"
Can anybody help me
Best wishes.

You need root to fully uninstall apps.
You can only disable/hide without root.

vaioperia said:
Hello I´m on the latest firmware 45.0.A.7.90
is there a way to delete spotify without unlocking the bootloader ?
I tried many ADB commands but all ending with "Read-Only Error"...
When I´m using the "v1.6_Xperia_X_Debloat_By_Serajr_Combined" my phone restarts but the app is still there.
I want this because I can´t install a little bit different version of spotify
I got always "a package with the same asset folder name already exists"
Can anybody help me
Best wishes.
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My debloat zip requires unlocked bl. With locked bl and stock fw you can try disabling unwanted packages with this guide.

serajr said:
My debloat zip requires unlocked bl. With locked bl and stock fw you can try disabling unwanted packages with this guide.
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Thanks for the answer.
I will try it

vaioperia said:
Thanks for the answer.
I will try it
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So I got it. The full truth about the post is that I wanted to delete Spotify because I can't install the Spotify premium mod because the same package name is already installed. After hours with Android studio a found a very very easy way:
Just download the app " app cloner" from playstore and clone the mod apk. The app will change the package automatically and you can easily install the mod

vaioperia said:
So I got it. The full truth about the post is that I wanted to delete Spotify because I can't install the Spotify premium mod because the same package name is already installed. After hours with Android studio a found a very very easy way:
Just download the app " app cloner" from playstore and clone the mod apk. The app will change the package automatically and you can easily install the mod
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Thanks you a lot, your tips was awesome

I'm interested in this. Would this: https://www.xda-developers.com/uninstall-carrier-oem-bloatware-without-root-access/ work?
I mean if you disabled it using the above method, could you install another app that uses the same package name in its place?

Thanks for the handy tip of the App Cloner.
If you want to update the Spotify Premium APK package, do you just overwrite it or is there a way to first remove the modded package and than use the app cloner again for the new version?
Thanks in advance!

overloadboi said:
Thanks for the handy tip of the App Cloner.
If you want to update the Spotify Premium APK package, do you just overwrite it or is there a way to first remove the modded package and than use the app cloner again for the new version?
Thanks in advance!
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Delete the old one then clone again.
Sent from my D6603 using XDA-Developers Legacy app

Mangtas_666 said:
Delete the old one then clone again.
]XDA-Developers Legacy app[/URL]
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Alright, thank you!
So far so good!

vaioperia said:
So I got it. The full truth about the post is that I wanted to delete Spotify because I can't install the Spotify premium mod because the same package name is already installed. After hours with Android studio a found a very very easy way:
Just download the app " app cloner" from playstore and clone the mod apk. The app will change the package automatically and you can easily install the mod
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thanks for this, i also have a problem on installing spotify apk mod, cheers mate very helpful :highfive:

vaioperia said:
Hello I´m on the latest firmware 45.0.A.7.90
is there a way to delete spotify without unlocking the bootloader ?
I tried many ADB commands but all ending with "Read-Only Error"...
When I´m using the "v1.6_Xperia_X_Debloat_By_Serajr_Combined" my phone restarts but the app is still there.
I want this because I can´t install a little bit different version of spotify
I got always "a package with the same asset folder name already exists"
Can anybody help me
Best wishes.
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You should root you device to uninsttal system apps, use xperifix of @sToRm// and you can do it with titanium backup or root uninstaller

vaioperia said:
So I got it. The full truth about the post is that I wanted to delete Spotify because I can't install the Spotify premium mod because the same package name is already installed. After hours with Android studio a found a very very easy way:
Just download the app " app cloner" from playstore and clone the mod apk. The app will change the package automatically and you can easily install the mod
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Hi, I have the same problem. I don't want to root my xzp but I would like to install the modded apk of spotify.
I tried with adb shell to uninstall spotify package. I did it successfully but I still can't install the modded apk.
Gave a try with app cloner but I did not find the way to clone the apk with the free app... Could someone give me some help on this?
TX in advance

for those people who try to delete the bloatware via root and Titanium backup or etc: Be careful as it could happen that your phone could stuck in a bootloop. Some other folks had this experience (including me) and the workaround that someone found is to use ES File explorer to uninstall the apps.

Nereoz said:
Hi, I have the same problem. I don't want to root my xzp but I would like to install the modded apk of spotify.
I tried with adb shell to uninstall spotify package. I did it successfully but I still can't install the modded apk.
Gave a try with app cloner but I did not find the way to clone the apk with the free app... Could someone give me some help on this?
TX in advance
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No one can help me?

Nereoz said:
No one can help me?
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You said you'd deleted Spotify that was onboard with the phone and you're trying to install another Spotify?
There might well be other files that go with the original onboard Spotify and you need to delete them as well, before you can get your new one to work.
Start with
pm list packages -d
Firstly look for anything Spotify.
Then work your way through the safe to remove list

The only solution for you Is to be used application Deezer

someone can change the package name of spotifymod.apk ? I don't know how do it

Btw, why do they use the commands like "pm uninstall -k --user 0" with the -k key ?
Why keep the "garbage" remaining from the removed package?

Uninstall system apps

I am using OOS 10, which has TWRP and magisk installed. For some reason, i cannot uninstall system apps. I am trying to completely delete Chrome and other apks. I have tried going into TWRP, mounting system, and deleting folders and apks. I have tried root essentials. They all say it worked, but then the app still persists.
I do not want to disable, but completely remove, does someone know what I am doing wrong?

No idea what you're doing wrong but the xXx-nolimits magisk rom can debloat quite a bit.

Dri94 said:
I am using OOS 10, which has TWRP and magisk installed. For some reason, i cannot uninstall system apps. I am trying to completely delete Chrome and other apks. I have tried going into TWRP, mounting system, and deleting folders and apks. I have tried root essentials. They all say it worked, but then the app still persists.
I do not want to disable, but completely remove, does someone know what I am doing wrong?
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https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-7-pro/how-to/debloat-root-via-adb-t3946625
I have a rooted GM1917 rooted. I was able to remove google pay and netflix with the debloater emulator and titanium back but with no luck with google play music, google duo, google chrome, google play video, youtube. I did the method in the link above then rebooted my phone once done with my adb commands and was finally able to get them off my phone

This app is the BANE of my existence!

Hello fellow android users, just got a new phone today! I went ahead and rooted it and whatnot got it all customized to my likings. Went to remove some pesky bloatware but ran in the notorious MyMetro App. I cannot remove this app. Ive tried every method i know of. ADB shell gives me "Failure [not installed for 0]". System app remove gives me "failure". Titanium backup gives me "cannot locate APK". I tried manually removing the apk through a root file browser and the apk is INVINCIBLE. Is there some other method i could use? Never in my life have i ran into bloatware i could not uninstall. tips?

CorporalCactus said:
Hello fellow android users, just got a new phone today! I went ahead and rooted it and whatnot got it all customized to my likings. Went to remove some pesky bloatware but ran in the notorious MyMetro App. I cannot remove this app. Ive tried every method i know of. ADB shell gives me "Failure [not installed for 0]". System app remove gives me "failure". Titanium backup gives me "cannot locate APK". I tried manually removing the apk through a root file browser and the apk is INVINCIBLE. Is there some other method i could use? Never in my life have i ran into bloatware i could not uninstall. tips?
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There is a debloater module for Magisk:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/magisk/module-terminal-debloater-debloat-t3584163

johnjingle said:
There is a debloater module for Magisk:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/magisk/module-terminal-debloater-debloat-t3584163
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yep i used it, this one app in particular is still there even after a reboot

CorporalCactus said:
yep i used it, this one app in particular is still there even after a reboot
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That's weird. Maybe, download and flash a retail firmware from lolinet which wouldn't include that app?

any debloat guide or list?

Tried debloating a few things in terminal with magisk module and apparently broke something and dirty flashed to get it back is there any guide or list for debloating 8T? Hopefully the TMO variant

spart0n said:
Tried debloating a few things in terminal with magisk module and apparently broke something and dirty flashed to get it back is there any guide or list for debloating 8T? Hopefully the TMO variant
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Best way is :
> REMOVE using ADB, edit your list and copy/past for remove all unwanted apps
https://technastic.com/oneplus-bloatware-list-oxygen-os-debloater/
I advice to select only things that you know
or
> FREEZE unwanted apps using "Disable Application" or "Titanium Backup Pro"
Advantage to only freeze apps is after an OTA, all apps keep freezed, not if you have removed them

spart0n said:
Tried debloating a few things in terminal with magisk module and apparently broke something and dirty flashed to get it back is there any guide or list for debloating 8T? Hopefully the TMO variant
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I too have the T-Mobile model, and while I have my bootloader unlock token I have yet to actually pull the trigger on rooting, so for now I'm using ADB to disable or delete s**t apps. Be careful with what you disable or uninstall. Both links below suggest using an app called App Inspector so you can find the app's package name, but this app is doubly helpful because you can use it to download a copy of the system app APK for a backup, in case your phone decides it's not happy with what you have done.
-App Inspector Play Store Link:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ubqsoft.sec01
-This link is a guide to disable built-in apps (NOT to delete/uninstall, simply disable, so the app is still there but dormant until you re-enable).
https://www.xda-developers.com/disable-system-app-bloatware-android/
-This link is a guide on how to fully uninstall/delete apps though.
https://www.xda-developers.com/uninstall-carrier-oem-bloatware-without-root-access/
I personally used the uninstall guide to get rid of the built-in "GameSpace" app & my phone has been fine (I play ZERO games ever). I noticed GameSpace was basically running constantly & using up battery on standby even though I've never used it. My standby battery drain is much better...thanks T-Mobile & OnePlus!
I use jOnePlus Tools from the Play Store for forcing screen refresh rates universally already (although AutoHz is a great option too!), using ADB to enable it because I don't yet have root. It also provides the option to disable "OnePlus Analytics" if you have root, but if you don't it gives you the ADB shell commands to do it without root.
-jOnePlus Tools Play Store Link:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.jroot3d.joneplustools
Sent from my OnePlus 8T using XDA Labs

Are there any guides for Mac users? I know that we don't use the command but use the terminal... but I'm not sure

How to uninstall system apps?

Hey guys,
I'm on OOS, rooted with TWRP and I want to uninstall Duo, Youtube Music, Drive and all this other pre-installed crap-apps.
TitaniumBackup does not work anymore (it fails to locate the apks when you click "uninstall") and the often quoted "uninstall system apps with adb"-method just removes the app from user space while it actually remains installed on the device in the root directory and keeps wasting space. So this method does not actually remove apps, it just sorta deactivates them in another way.
So, is there any known method to remove system apps?

Read up on how to use adb commands.. quite simple..
pm uninstall --user 0 package.name.example
You do need a laptop, it you don't have one this app is great... https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.draco.ladb

lilbrat said:
Read up on how to use adb commands.. quite simple..
pm uninstall --user 0 package.name.example
You do need a laptop, it you don't have one this app is great... https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.draco.ladb
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it is not for android 7 (i'm using android 7)

ai.Sanaul said:
it is not for android 7 (i'm using android 7)
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ADB still works .. or since your on 7 try this https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jumobile.manager.systemapp.pro.
Wait you weren't the original poster... But since he has TWRP installed he could just use the file manager and delete the files from there..

lilbrat said:
ADB still works .. or since your on 7 try this https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jumobile.manager.systemapp.pro.
Wait you weren't the original poster... But since he has TWRP installed he could just use the file manager and delete the files from there..
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and this is an alternative of Bloatware Remover app
but thanks for help i will try

lilbrat said:
Read up on how to use adb commands.. quite simple..
pm uninstall --user 0 package.name.example
You do need a laptop, it you don't have one this app is great... https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.draco.ladb
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As I've already written.. It does NOT really actually remove the apps from the device:
How to uninstall carrier/OEM bloatware without root access
If you want to get rid of carrier/OEM apps from your phone, here's how you can uninstall bloatware from your device without root access!
www.xda-developers.com
[...] applications truly aren’t fully uninstalled from your device. They are just being uninstalled for the current user (user 0 is the default/main user of the phone). [...]
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lilbrat said:
ADB still works .. or since your on 7 try this https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jumobile.manager.systemapp.pro.
Wait you weren't the original poster... But since he has TWRP installed he could just use the file manager and delete the files from there..
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Thanks, but according to my knowledge this cannot work either since the app does not require root access. And you cannot uninstall system apps without having root. It probably just follows an adb-like approach.

lilbrat said:
ADB still works .. or since your on 7 try this https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jumobile.manager.systemapp.pro.
Wait you weren't the original poster... But since he has TWRP installed he could just use the file manager and delete the files from there..
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That TWRP method sounds promising. Do you happen to know if all app related files are in one place or are they spread accross several folders?

haitower said:
That TWRP method sounds promising. Do you happen to know if all app related files are in one place or are they spread accross several folders?
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Now with all due respect, you asked for a suggestion on how to remove the apps, they were given to you, you used every reason why not to use them... Have you even tried the various methods or just "read" about them ? Trying out the methods given then verifying through TWRP file manager would be nice learning experience once you "read " up and tinker with TWRP's file manager and different file locations...
But please make a backup before you start and have necessary programs handy in case you remove the wrong file... as it can really ruin your day..

lilbrat said:
Now with all due respect, you asked for a suggestion on how to remove the apps, they were given to you, you used every reason why not to use them... Have you even tried the various methods or just "read" about them ? Trying out the methods given then verifying through TWRP file manager would be nice learning experience once you "read " up and tinker with TWRP's file manager and different file locations...
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It is simply NOT possible to uninstall system apps without root access. Thats why neither the adb method nor the other suggested app from questionable source can even work in theory. If it were otherwise, you would have found a major flaw in the android system, which, with all due respect, I doubt a tiny little bit.
You could also suggest to swim in a muddy pond for two days and look if this removed the system apps. But I hope you understand that I won't try that approach either because I prefer to not waste my time.
But thanks anyway for the TWRP idea, I'll look into that.

@haitower here's a Magisk module I use to remove a fair number of system apps. See the REPLACE variable in customize.sh

Use the magisk module "debloater". When you are done removing apps (don't really remove) just export the file. It will make text file in your storage. Then if you want to re-install any of the apps just reopen the app and import the file.

haitower said:
Hey guys,
I'm on OOS, rooted with TWRP and I want to uninstall Duo, Youtube Music, Drive and all this other pre-installed crap-apps.
TitaniumBackup does not work anymore (it fails to locate the apks when you click "uninstall") and the often quoted "uninstall system apps with adb"-method just removes the app from user space while it actually remains installed on the device in the root directory and keeps wasting space. So this method does not actually remove apps, it just sorta deactivates them in another way.
So, is there any known method to remove system apps?
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Maybe @BillGoss will help to clarify things a bit.
As far as i understand. On 8T (or better to say from Android 10 and latter) /system partition is read only and furthermore is located inside Super partition.
I suppose even with root access you will not be able to directly uninstall system apps without remounting /system/ as writable.
From Magisk manual we can learn that:
Since / is read-only on system-as-root devices, Magisk provides an overlay system to enable developers to replace files in rootdir or add new *.rc scripts. This feature is designed mostly for custom kernel developers.
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For each module, the folder $MODPATH/system will be recursively merged into the real /system; that is: existing files in the real system will be replaced by the one in modules’ system, and new files in modules’ system will be added to the real system.
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So as Magisk overlays modules /system folder to actual system with debloater module blank files android "thinks" those files specified in MODPATH/system don't exist.
Though a presume, in reality they are there.
So is magisk solutions really delete files from /system and not just "hide" them from Android?

haitower said:
Hey guys,
I'm on OOS, rooted with TWRP and I want to uninstall Duo, Youtube Music, Drive and all this other pre-installed crap-apps.
TitaniumBackup does not work anymore (it fails to locate the apks when you click "uninstall") and the often quoted "uninstall system apps with adb",method just removes the app from user space while it actually remains installed on the device in the root directory and keeps wasting space. So this method does not actually remove apps, it just sorta deactivates them in another way.
So, is there any known method to remove system apps?
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For Xiaomi phones, first install the “Hidden Settings for MIUI” app.
1. Open “Hidden Settings for MIUI.”
2. Go to “Manage applications” and find the application you want to disable.
3. Tap on the “Disable” button.

BillGoss said:
@haitower here's a Magisk module I use to remove a fair number of system apps. See the REPLACE variable in customize.sh
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Thank you, very reasonable and necessary.