Xperia XZ with Android 7.1.1:
When I open Google Play Music entry in App list and hit "Disable" button, it asks me the usual question of whether I want to replace the app with the factory version and then proceeds to the "Uninstalling" screen. The uninstallation quickly freezes and the phone reboots itself. The app remains enabled after reboot.
Rebotting into safe mode does not make a difference: any attempts to disable Google Play Music cause an immediate reboot.
Is it possible to somehow disable Google Play Music?
you can try it via adb?
enable usb-debugging in developer options.
Code:
adb shell
pm hide com.google.android.music
read this article:
https://www.xda-developers.com/uninstall-carrier-oem-bloatware-without-root-access/
MysticEnforcer said:
you can try it via adb?
enable usb-debugging in developer options.
Code:
adb shell
pm hide com.google.android.music
read this article:
https://www.xda-developers.com/uninstall-carrier-oem-bloatware-without-root-access/
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Code:
pm hide com.google.android.music
Results in
Code:
Error: java.lang.SecurityException: Neither user 2000 nor current process has android.permission.MANAGE_USERS.
Meanwhile,
Code:
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.google.android.music
works. However, it does not disable the app, but changes it to "Not installed it for this user" state. This is different from disabling (although I'm not sure how).
Btw, how do I reinstall the app for this user now?
if anybody intrested in debloating use this list its from a51 group. you will loose many funxtionality like camera wifi calling etc so try at your own risk as I am experimenting so i did it.
rooted user type su in termux
and then paste all of list in turmux once or choose what you want debloat hit enter & wait
Apps will uninstalled if you reset they will back
you can use fx file manager to view and edit .xml file.
76 system app left
1.5gb ram used
Download
to reinstall all packages use this
reinstall
Thanks to telegram user @ MeNoob2
Telegram group for m21
in above method root permission is used so its heavily debloated but if you want safe debloat you can use same list in adb debloating method you can pate this list after command adb shell
many features not removed like play store camera etc but wifi calling removed so you can also give try banking apps also working
Debloated Stock Rom for M21
So we finally have a debloated stock ROM now. There's nothing more to say about it other than that it works and it's as light as it gets. Now I didn't make this, @Raghu varma did. I'm only posting because he didn't make a thread here...
forum.xda-developers.com
Sagarking said:
in above method root permission is used so its heavily debloated but if you want safe debloat you can use same list in adb debloating method you can pate this list after command adb shell
many features not removed like play store camera etc but wifi calling removed so you can also give try banking apps also working
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Pasting the package list into adb shell worked like a charm, except for root/admin apps, but it got most of them, thank you
Sagarking said:
in above method root permission is used so its heavily debloated but if you want safe debloat you can use same list in adb debloating method you can pate this list after command adb shell
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Yeah, if you don't want to unlock you bootloader or if you just want to stay safe, this is the way to go.
Got termux root privileges, removed what i taught essential from your list, now im stuck on samsung logo after restart.. got the oneui 3.0 update..
Anyhelp ?
Atrosincity said:
Got termux root privileges, removed what i taught essential from your list, now im stuck on samsung logo after restart.. got the oneui 3.0 update..
Anyhelp ?
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Above list was useful in one ui 2.5 only now flash stock rom via odin
termux debloat use above one ui 3.0
Open file via text editor app and copy paste after su in ternux
Credits @yillie sir who made the script
Adb debloat
Credits @yillie sir who made the script
Open file via text editor app and copy paste in command promt
If you are not rooted or have bootloader locked then copy and run this after the script:
adb shell install-existing com.sec.android.app.samsungapps
adb shell install-existing com.sec.android.systemupdate
adb shell install-existing com.sec.android.soagent
adb shell install-existing com.wssyncmldm
adb shell install-existing com.sec.enterprise.knox.attestation
adb shell install-existing com.samsung.android.knox.pushmanager
adb shell install-existing com.samsung.ucs.agent.ese
adb shell install-existing com.sec.enterprise.knox.cloudmdm.smdms
adb shell install-existing com.knox.vpn.proxyhandler
adb shell install-existing com.samsung.android.knox.containercore
adb shell install-existing com.samsung.android.mdm
adb shell install-existing com.knox.vpn.proxyhandler
adb shell install-existing com.samsung.android.knox.analytics.uploader
adb shell install-existing com.samsung.knox.keychain
Sagarking said:
termux debloat use above one ui 3.0
Open file via text editor app and copy paste after su in ternux
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Thank you, more for the comments
You can use my script from here https://github.com/invinciblevenom/debloat_samsung_android I have updated the list of apps.
Is there any tips to remove google phone app without root or change rom ??
You can just disable using adb commands: adb shell pm uninstall --user 0 com.google.android.dialer
But you need to install another Dialer and the one from MIUI can't be installed without root the device
bartito said:
You can just disable using adb commands: adb shell pm uninstall --user 0 com.google.android.dialer
But you need to install another Dialer and the one from MIUI can't be installed without root the device
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Thx bro
1. Sideloaded an app using LineageOS 17.1 recovery via "Apply update" > "Apply from ADB" > then "adb sideload" command on my PC.
2. Uninstalled the app using "adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 <package.name>". Also uninstalled from my work profile using the same command.
3. Now when I try to sideload the same app using the same process, it says success, however the app isn't on my phone.
Any help? Thanks.
Code:
adb shell pm uninstall -k -user 0 <package.name>
doesn't uninstall an app, it simply hides the app from Android's default user ( read: user 0 ).
To really uninstall an app you'ld have to run
Code:
adb uninstall <package.name>
jwoegerbauer said:
Code:
adb shell pm uninstall -k -user 0 <package.name>
doesn't uninstall an app, it simply hides the app from Android's default user ( read: user 0 ).
To really uninstall an app you'ld have to run
Code:
adb uninstall <package.name>
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I tried that but I just got the error message "[DELETE FAILED_INTERNAL_ERROR]". Any idea on how to fix this mess?
Can anyone please help me with this? I need to properly uninstall the app and reinstall it.
google is your friend
How to install / get back uninstalled Apps (APKs) with ADB.
A lot of people searched for a way to uninstall bloat or APKs using ADB because a lot of OEMs don't allow uninstalling many of preinstalled apps. Tested on Pie and Oreo. BUT most of the articles if not all of them ( couldn't find any article...
forum.xda-developers.com
Hello Everyone,
I hope you all are good,
So I see some on you wondering about how to uninstall, reinstall, install, pull, enable and disable apps for the watch, so I decided to make this thread to address these different scenarios, this is based on test of users, if there is any incorrect command, let me know and I will update the thread...
Requirements: ADB (to execute adb commands)...
~~~ Enabling Watch4 ADB ~~~
The first thing you need to do is enable the watch developer mode by going into watch settings then about and tap the version many times till it says switched on, inside developer mode enable ADB, it will enable ADB Wi-Fi, if it doesn't, enable then go to Wi-Fi and make sure that Wi-Fi is connected to the same network of the PC, head back to developer mode and you will see under ADB Wi-Fi IP address...
~~~ Running ADB & Connecting to the Watch4 ~~~
Watch is ready for some ADB action and adventure lol, on pc start PowerShell or CMD inside ADB folder by holding down SHIFT and right clicking on empty area:
{
"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"
}
or if you have cmd-here.exe, run it...
type the following:
adb connect <IP>
(if it's your first time, check your watch for RSA authentication and allow the PC to connect)
Now here is the list of scenarios...
~~~ Scenario 1: Installing Apps ~~~Place the apk in adb folder then type:
adb -s <IP> install --user 0 <apk-name>.apk
once you are done disconnect:
adb disconnect
~~~ Scenario 2: Uninstalling System Apps ~~~Be very careful, don't uninstall vital system apps, uninstall apps that you see on the watch home screen drawer or watch widgets...
Enter Shell mode typing:
adb shell
then type:
pm list packages
Find the packages you want to remove then type for each package
pm uninstall -k --user 0 <package-name-to-uninstall>
once you are done exit and disconnect:
exit
adb disconnect
~~~ Scenario 3: Disabling/Enabling System Apps ~~~Enter Shell mode typing:
adb shell
then type:
pm list packages
Find the packages you want to:
Disable then type for each package
pm disable-user --user 0 <package-name-to-disable>
Enable then type for each package
pm enable --user 0 <package-name-to-enable>
once you are done exit and disconnect:
exit
adb disconnect
~~~ Scenario 4: Reinstalling/Restoring System Apps ~~~Enter Shell mode typing:
adb shell
Find the package you want to restore (thanks to @adfree)
com.android.cts.priv.ctsshim
com.google.android.ext.services
com.samsung.android.knox.wkes
com.sec.location.nfwlocationprivacy
com.android.providers.telephony
com.sec.android.app.parser
com.android.dynsystem
com.samsung.android.networkstack
com.samsung.android.calendar
com.samsung.android.watch.cameracontroller
com.android.providers.calendar
com.sec.automation
com.android.providers.media
com.google.android.ext.shared
com.samsung.android.watch.watchface.analoguefont
com.samsung.android.watch.watchface.simplecomplication
com.skms.android.agent
com.samsung.android.wear.shealth
com.samsung.android.incallui
com.sec.usbsettings
com.samsung.android.watch.watchface.premiumanalog
com.sec.factory
com.android.companiondevicemanager
com.android.mms.service
com.samsung.android.watch.watchface.myphoto
com.samsung.android.watch.watchface.mystyle
com.android.providers.downloads
com.samsung.android.video.wearable
com.google.android.networkstack.tethering.overlay
com.samsung.android.storage.watchstoragemanager
com.monotype.android.font.foundation
com.samsung.android.gallery.watch
com.samsung.android.watch.compass
com.sk.vas.tshare
com.sec.android.app.factorykeystring
com.samsung.android.watch.runestone.app
com.sec.android.app.samsungapps
com.samsung.android.sdk.handwriting.watch
com.samsung.android.watch.findmyphone
com.samsung.android.watch.findmywatch
com.sec.android.app.wlantest
com.google.android.overlay.modules.permissioncontroller
com.android.vending
com.android.networkstack
com.samsung.android.watch.weather
com.google.android.wearable.batteryservices
com.android.modulemetadata
com.android.certinstaller
com.android.carrierconfig
com.google.android.marvin.talkback
com.samsung.android.app.esimkeystring
com.samsung.SMT
com.samsung.rtl
android
com.samsung.rtlassistant
com.google.android.overlay.modules.cellbroadcastreceiver
com.samsung.android.aircommandmanager
com.google.android.apps.wearable.settings
com.android.mtp
com.android.nfc
com.samsung.android.messaging
com.android.backupconfirm
com.samsung.android.stextclassifier
com.samsung.android.app.telephonyui
com.android.statementservice
com.samsung.android.wear.musictransfer
com.samsung.android.watch.watchface.basicclock
com.samsung.android.bixby.agent
com.sec.android.app.hwmoduletest
com.sec.bcservice
com.sec.modem.settings
com.samsung.hidden.SKT
com.monotype.android.font.samsungone
com.google.android.permissioncontroller
com.android.wearable.resources
com.sec.android.app.servicemodeapp
com.samsung.android.watch.watchface.simpleclassic
com.android.providers.settings
com.samsung.accessibility
com.sec.imsservice
com.samsung.android.service.health
com.google.android.apps.wearable.systemui
com.android.webview
com.samsung.android.watch.watchface.dualwatch
com.android.se
com.android.inputdevices
com.samsung.advancedcallservice
com.samsung.android.app.contacts
com.samsung.android.app.reminder
com.samsung.android.watch.watchface.together
com.samsung.android.watch.flashlight
com.samsung.android.watch.watchface.typography
com.samsung.android.watch.watchface.large
com.samsung.android.watch.watchface.animal
com.google.android.apps.maps
com.samsung.android.qrreader.watch
com.samsung.advp.imssettings
com.samsung.android.watch.alarm
com.android.cellbroadcastreceiver
com.sec.android.RilServiceModeApp
com.samsung.android.mdecservice
com.samsung.android.watch.timer
android.ext.shared
com.samsung.android.smartgesture
com.samsung.android.wear.blockednumber
com.android.server.telecom
com.samsung.euicc
com.android.keychain
com.google.android.packageinstaller
com.google.android.gms
com.google.android.gsf
com.google.android.tts
android.ext.services
com.android.wifi.resources
com.google.android.partnersetup
com.sec.android.diagmonagent
com.android.localtransport
com.samsung.android.batterysavingsettings
com.samsung.android.wearable.knox.attestation
com.samsung.android.watch.stf
com.google.android.wearable.ambient
com.samsung.packageinstalleroverlay
com.samsung.android.shealthmonitor
com.samsung.android.watch.watchface.aremoji
com.android.managedprovisioning
com.samsung.android.watch.watchface.analogmodular
com.android.networkstack.tethering
com.android.soundpicker
com.samsung.android.watch.watchface.emergency
com.samsung.android.watch.watchface.simpleanalogue
com.samsung.android.dialer
com.samsung.android.watch.safety_assistance
com.samsung.android.dqagent
com.google.android.clockworkicons
com.google.android.wearable.overlay.home.merlot
com.samsung.android.wearable.setupwizard
com.sem.factoryapp
com.samsung.android.watch.stopwatch
com.google.android.wearable.healthservices
com.samsung.wear.contacts.sync
com.ims.dm
com.google.android.apps.wearable.retailattractloop
com.sec.android.soagent
com.samsung.android.wearable.sysui
com.sec.phone
com.samsung.android.bixby.wakeup
com.samsung.android.honeyboard
com.samsung.android.scloud
com.samsung.android.location.locproxy
com.sec.app.RilErrorNotifier
com.samsung.euicc.wmservice
com.samsung.android.watch.watchface.bitmoji
com.sec.android.app.bluetoothtest
com.sec.android.sdhms
com.android.networkstack.permissionconfig
com.samsung.android.mediacontroller
com.google.android.wearable.app
com.android.cts.ctsshim
com.samsung.android.watch.screencapture
com.samsung.android.wear.samsungvoiceinput
com.samsung.android.watch.watchface.digitalmodular
com.samsung.android.wcs.extension
com.samsung.android.wearable.samsungaccount
com.samsung.android.providers.contacts
com.android.phone
com.android.shell
com.android.wallpaperbackup
com.android.providers.blockednumber
com.android.providers.userdictionary
com.android.providers.media.module
com.samsung.android.watch.watchface.superfiction
com.google.android.clockwork.oemsetup
com.wssyncmldm
com.samsung.android.watch.worldclock
com.android.hotspot2.osulogin
com.samsung.android.clientconnection
com.android.location.fused
com.sec.android.app.personalization
com.samsung.android.apps.wearable.recent
com.samsung.android.watch.watchface.digitalfont
com.samsung.aasaservice
com.samsung.android.watch.watchface.endangeredanimal
com.samsung.android.cidmanager
com.android.bluetooth
com.samsung.android.watch.watchface.companionhelper
com.samsung.sec.android.application.csc
com.samsung.android.samsungnetworklocation
com.google.android.wearable.frameworkpackagestubs
com.samsung.android.watch.watchface.tickingsound
com.samsung.android.mcfds
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type to restore
pm install-existing <package-name-to-reinstall>
once you are done exit and disconnect:
exit
adb disconnect
~~~ Scenario 5: Pulling Apps ~~~Enter Shell mode typing:
adb shell
then type
pm list packages
Find the package of interest then type
pm path <package-name>
this returns the path of the apk package location, exit shell
exit
now pull it typing:
adb pull <path-to-apk-package> <package-name>.apk
you have pulled the apk into the adb folder...
~~~ End of Scenarios ~~~I have one thing to say, sorry for the caps in advance, but I got to do it
TURN OFF ADB ON WATCHotherwise it will drain your watch battery...
~~~ Don't forget to ~~~
Don't forget to smash the THANKS
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I am gonna reserve this just in case I need it in the future
Hi, thanks for that, will be helpful.
Has anyone tested disabling samsung pay? Or any other system apps? Just curious if its safe to disable it..
Thanks
strokk said:
Hi, thanks for that, will be helpful.
Has anyone tested disabling samsung pay? Or any other system apps? Just curious if its safe to disable it..
Thanks
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SHM is a system app and has been disabled, no issues...
You can try disabling Samsung pay, the expected scenario is the watch will call Samsung pay, it doesn't find it returns "no supported app found" or "enable Samsung pay?" Or take you to the playstore or (last or I promise lol) it will switch to another pay method...
Uninstalling is the dangerous command...
someone tried to install google assistant via adb?
Can´t find an apk and have no other watch to extract it -.-
I apologise for dumb question: i always wanted to play with adb (for uninstalling and disabling apps) on my phones...but i didn't have the guts or knowledge. Can i use this guide (to the letter) to do it on my phone?
Including using the minimal adb zip you provided?
I intend to uninstall stuff when my fold3 and watch 4 classic lte arrive
pleitegeier said:
someone tried to install google assistant via adb?
Can´t find an apk and have no other watch to extract it -.-
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When I get my watch and see that I have it, I will pull and upload it for you...
Diaconescu_Tiberiu said:
I apologise for dumb question: i always wanted to play with adb (for uninstalling and disabling apps) on my phones...but i didn't have the guts or knowledge. Can i use this guide (to the letter) to do it on my phone?
Including using the minimal adb zip you provided?
I intend to uninstall stuff when my fold3 and watch 4 classic lte arrive
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No question is dumb and yes you can use the guide as a reference, just keep in mind that packages of phone are different than the watch, also, on the phone you can disable system apps but you can't uninstall them like the watch (as far as I know) and finally, no need to do adb install on the phone because it's a direct install...
Unless when you said use it on the phone as in execute adb commands on the phone for the watch, yes it will work too...
Thanks! Works great.
There is an error for enabling package: pm enable-user --user 0 <package-name-to-disable> should be : pm enable --user 0 <package-name-to-disable>
renton82 said:
There is an error for enabling package: pm enable-user --user 0 <package-name-to-disable> should be : pm enable --user 0 <package-name-to-disable>
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Thank you for sharing, I'll fix it right away
Hey man great guide. I noticed you are missing a few apps. I removed it myself
com.samsung.android.wear.calculator
com.microsoft.office.outlook
com.samsung.android.wearable.music
al52025 said:
Hey man great guide. I noticed you are missing a few apps. I removed it myself
com.samsung.android.wear.calculator
com.microsoft.office.outlook
com.samsung.android.wearable.music
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Thank you for sharing, I'll add them when I can
Will disabling or uninstalling apps cause the watch not to take OTA updates, or any updates to the system at all? I have my TWP3 debloated, and it works with items uninstalled/disabled etc.
AwkwardUberHero said:
Will disabling or uninstalling apps cause the watch not to take OTA updates, or any updates to the system at all? I have my TWP3 debloated, and it works with items uninstalled/disabled etc.
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You'll still get OTA updates and you might see things you debloated get installed again, depending on what the update has
Dante63 said:
You'll still get OTA updates and you might see things you debloated get installed again, depending on what the update has
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Thanks. That makes sense. Appreciate you making this thread on how to do all of this.
Hey finally a topic I was looking for !
I have a question. Is that the same as ADB Minimal Fastboot ?
I will buy the GW4 very soon and since I am in China, therefore buying the Chinese version that doesn't come with the Playstore, I was planning to install the Playstore APK on it.
Then I Googled and found a post about using ADB to install APK from PC to WearOS and I found that some use ADB Minimal ADB Fastboot to do that. Reading this post it looks the same, but I haven't used ADB so I can't be sure for sure
[EDIT]
I just click on the ADB link and saw that it was ADB Minimal Fastbook, my bad I haven't checked on the link first. Well awesome nice and thanks for the post!
Do you guys think that I can install the Playstore APK on the GW4 (China version doesn't have Playstore and I work in China now) ?
Dante63 said:
or if you have cmd-here.exe, run it...
type the following:
adb connect <IP>
(if it's your first time, check your watch for RSA authentication and allow the PC to connect)
Now here is the list of scenarios...
~~~ Scenario 1: Installing Apps ~~~Place the apk in adb folder then type:
adb -s <IP> install <apk-name>.apk
once you are done disconnect:
adb disconnect
~~~
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Here when you say "type the following: adb connect <IP>", where do I find the IP I should replace "IP" with?
Same question for "adb -s <IP> install <apk-name>.apk"
Sorry if the question sound stupid, I haver used the command window, I'm a total novice
Mini Jay said:
Here when you say "type the following: adb connect <IP>", where do I find the IP I should replace "IP" with?
Same question for "adb -s <IP> install <apk-name>.apk"
Sorry if the question sound stupid, I haver used the command window, I'm a total novice
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On your watch. When you enable adb over wifi, it'll show you your ip address. Something like 192.168.1.1:5555
AwkwardUberHero said:
On your watch. When you enable adb over wifi, it'll show you your ip address. Something like 192.168.1.1:5555
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thanks!
Mini Jay said:
thanks!
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Welcome!