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Removing system apps like WhatsApp?

Hey there
How do I completely remove system-bound apps like WhatsApp and Instagram? The only option I am given is to "turn off" the application.
I tried using Titanium Backup but it ended up doing more harm than good so I just updated (redownloaded) the apps from the Google PlayStore until someone can help me achieve that. Would removing the actual .com file from the root directory work? I remember doing that on my HTC to safely remove system apps. If so, where is the folder containing them located?
Thank you for your time.

I completely disabled all unwanted apps (also system apps) using Package Disabler Pro (Samsung), no root required.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ospolice.packagedisablerpro

themissionimpossible said:
I completely disabled all unwanted apps (also system apps) using Package Disabler Pro (Samsung), no root required.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ospolice.packagedisablerpro
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Removing system apps, does that make the phone go crazy?

"System apps" means all the apps you can't uninstall using the app manager.
Many of them installed by Samsung are bloatware or completely useless, unused and then unwanted.
Those apps can be safely disabled (not uninstalled), this process is reversible at any time.

themissionimpossible said:
"System apps" means all the apps you can't uninstall using the app manager.
Many of them installed by Samsung are bloatware or completely useless, unused and then unwanted.
Those apps can be safely disabled (not uninstalled), this process is reversible at any time.
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Thank you for your reply. Unfortunately, disabling the app (WhatsApp in this case) did not do it for me, simply because I'm trying to replace it with another application, in this case WhatsApp Plus.
I ended up removing all its files manually, which left it in the PlayStore with an "update" option, so I updated it and then uninstalled it. I don't know how I did it or how that worked, but it did!

TarekElsakka said:
Thank you for your reply. Unfortunately, disabling the app (WhatsApp in this case) did not do it for me, simply because I'm trying to replace it with another application, in this case WhatsApp Plus.
I ended up removing all its files manually, which left it in the PlayStore with an "update" option, so I updated it and then uninstalled it. I don't know how I did it or how that worked, but it did!
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Can you provide a detailed tutorial? I'm trying to replace system apps like instagram and spotify

TarekElsakka said:
Hey there
How do I completely remove system-bound apps like WhatsApp and Instagram? The only option I am given is to "turn off" the application.
I tried using Titanium Backup but it ended up doing more harm than good so I just updated (redownloaded) the apps from the Google PlayStore until someone can help me achieve that. Would removing the actual .com file from the root directory work? I remember doing that on my HTC to safely remove system apps. If so, where is the folder containing them located?
Thank you for your time.
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can you elaborate on the part where using titanium backup doing more harm than good?
Because i uninstalled the app using titanium backup and it's doing okay with me...
am i missing something here?

Removing some stock apps: is it possible?

Hi, i got today my new P9 lite.
I would know if it is possible remove some system apps like google play, google drive etc. and other operator branded apps.
I need root (after unlocked bootloader and twrp) to do this?
Thanks.

antony84 said:
Hi, i got today my new P9 lite.
I would know if it is possible remove some system apps like google play, google drive etc. and other operator branded apps.
I need root (after unlocked bootloader and twrp) to do this?
Thanks.
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Yes you need root for removing system apps. But why would you want to remove play store? You use you're smartphone just for calls and texts?
Also, deleting play store services will cause system instability, inability to receive updates, or to use some other services like cloud backup.....
Yes, is ok to delete apps that are considered bloatware ( like amazon, eBay, or games) but some of these are removable without root.
Best thing for you is to go to settings -> apps and click on apps that bother you. There you will find uninstall button for what you can delete or disable for apps that can be frozen

Thanks for answer.
Anyway i didn't write i want to remove play store or play services! I just says some google apps like play, drive, hangouts etc.

antony84 said:
Thanks for answer.
Anyway i didn't write i want to remove play store or play services! I just says some google apps like play, drive, hangouts etc.
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My mistake.... I've read that rushing

what about the step counter and fitness app? can be removed ?

Zeph1990 said:
what about the step counter and fitness app? can be removed ?
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yes you can

I have removed Hicare, Hivoice, Huawei ID, NFC service, Services Exchange and all the google stock apps (Movies, music, google+ etc) and all is working fine (Google play services is an essential app)

You can also disable these apps on the info page of the apps.
They remain on the phone and take the space but they are not active any more.

if someone messes up hit me up i have the whole system unpacked and i will post the apps on this thread

snapdesign said:
if someone messes up hit me up i have the whole system unpacked and i will post the apps on this thread
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Could you give the whole system unpacked, I've deleted something that I cant't get it back, ty

To easily delede system apps you can use the app Link2SD if you have root access

Is not recommended to delete the stock apps because can cause malfunction of the system but you can stop the services. There are not many bloatware on Huawei P9 Lite an i think they can be necessary.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jumobile.manager.systemapp.pro
It's the app I have use to do the job. Works fine. Root needed.

1st of all you have to root your Android. You can use King Root app to root your device. (But I am not sure KingRoot will root your device or not). After rooting your android install lucky Patcher app. Then select the app you want to remove. But remember some of the apps are important for your device. so be careful about removing stock apps. Good luck!

debloat lineage os

Is there a way to debloat lineage on samsung galaxy s4 and use other apps as system apps?

Liloscar said:
Is there a way to debloat lineage on samsung galaxy s4 and use other apps as system apps?
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gapps-config can do some.... see here

You can disable most apps with the App manager. I don't think it's worth uninstalling them since most of the apps that can be disabled aren't that big and the big ones are usually necessary for the proper functioning of the phone.

Debloat LineagoOS?!!!!
It's a very minimal AOSP based without any external features (even screen recorder isn't there)!, Do you think you can debloat it further?!

Buff99 said:
gapps-config can do some.... see here
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I dont understand how to edit the opengapps aroma package its too complicated

Liloscar said:
I dont understand how to edit the opengapps aroma package its too complicated
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Then you obviously don't know what AROMA is.
Why don't you just use an app to uninstall the apps you don't need?

Pwnycorn said:
Then you obviously don't know what AROMA is.
Why don't you just use an app to uninstall the apps you don't need?
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Because i want a stable system. And not to forget this ****ing aroma script in opengapps is hard to understand in german because iam not a person from us or other english languaged country

Liloscar said:
Because i want a stable system. And not to forget this ****ing aroma script in opengapps is hard to understand in german because iam not a person from us or other english languaged country
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Deleting the stock browser won't make your system crash. Besides, I also said you can disable those apps since deleting them won't give you much space benefit.
PS: AROMA is an installer that lets you CHOOSE WHAT TO INSTALL. Why would you even want to mess with the script when it already does what you're trying to do?
What Mr Buff showed you is ONLY for the non-AROMA packages. It even says that on the link he posted.

Pwnycorn said:
Deleting the stock browser won't make your system crash. Besides, I also said you can disable those apps since deleting them won't give you much space benefit.
PS: AROMA is an installer that lets you CHOOSE WHAT TO INSTALL. Why would you even want to mess with the script when it already does what you're trying to do?
What Mr Buff showed you is ONLY for the non-AROMA packages. It even says that on the link he posted.
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Yes to what the learned Mr. Pwnycorn says.
There is an app called debloater on xda that runs remotely on a PC and lets you remove apps via adb. But that will be too complicated also.
Or you could freeze and delete from TIBU.
Or you could use a dedicated app from the playstore.
Or don't bother.

Buff99 said:
Yes to what the learned Mr. Pwnycorn says.
There is an app called debloater on xda that runs remotely on a PC and lets you remove apps via adb. But that will be too complicated also.
Or you could freeze and delete from TIBU.
Or you could use a dedicated app from the playstore.
Or don't bother.
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In open gappd there is a script extra for these debloat changes . But i dont k ow how to because its complicsted as **** and nowhere to find a tutorial. Adb is not the best idea because ADT have 1.8gb downloadsize.freeze and delete is also not the best thats why iam searching for debloater. I have found several scripts for other devices lile htc or huawei but not for samsung devices especially s7.
I prefer the method with the debloater app but adb is too much size. Playstore apps are ****ing mixed. Download the false app then got reflash the device if you know what i mean.
And i want to delete gallery music eq and the fuxking soundrecorder and stockbrowser even filemanager. I want my personally preferred apps installed in system . I dont want the cyanogrn/lineageos apps because they have no updates

Pwnycorn said:
Deleting the stock browser won't make your system crash. Besides, I also said you can disable those apps since deleting them won't give you much space benefit.
PS: AROMA is an installer that lets you CHOOSE WHAT TO INSTALL. Why would you even want to mess with the script when it already does what you're trying to do?
What Mr Buff showed you is ONLY for the non-AROMA packages. It even says that on the link he posted.
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Its not the space that i prefer its the ram that i can save by deleting the ****ty bloat out of lineageos

MigoMujahid said:
Debloat LineagoOS?!!!!
It's a very minimal AOSP based without any external features (even screen recorder isn't there)!, Do you think you can debloat it further?!
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There are scripts for other devices to unbloat the lineageos. Its about the ram. I want to install my own gallery music etc. Because cm apps not worth it because bad quality . Was the same problem since cm13 an cm12

Pwnycorn said:
You can disable most apps with the App manager. I don't think it's worth uninstalling them since most of the apps that can be disabled aren't that big and the big ones are usually necessary for the proper functioning of the phone.
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I know but for other devices there are scripts to delete gallery etc.
MigoMujahid said:
Debloat LineagoOS?!!!!
It's a very minimal AOSP based without any external features (even screen recorder isn't there)!, Do you think you can debloat it further?!
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Yes. Gallery app. Music app. Equslizer app soundrecorder(its on the galaxy s4 lineage forever) i think because its there. And filemanager is bad as ****. I prefer total commander.

Liloscar said:
Its not the space that i prefer its the ram that i can save by deleting the ****ty bloat out of lineageos
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Disabled apps don't use any RAM because they are essentially prevented from ever starting. Not even you can start them unless you actually enable them again.
They're just like deleted apps, except that they are still present in the ROM without using any resources except for space.

Liloscar said:
I know but for other devices there are scripts to delete gallery etc.
Yes. Gallery app. Music app. Equslizer app soundrecorder(its on the galaxy s4 lineage forever) i think because its there. And filemanager is bad as ****. I prefer total commander.
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So it's not a storage problem, then as @Pwnycorn suggested already, disabling the apps will work like if they aren't even installed.

Liloscar said:
I know but for other devices there are scripts to delete gallery etc.
Yes. Gallery app. Music app. Equslizer app soundrecorder(its on the galaxy s4 lineage forever) i think because its there. And filemanager is bad as ****. I prefer total commander.
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Like I said, config-gapps is the way to go for what you want.
Look I'll make it easier, in post #4 of my thread here is attached my example config-gapps and some instruction (in English).
If you read through the file you will get the idea of how to manually add and delete applications.
Beware however that this file is setup for use with the full SuperGapps file, as my rom, like OptCM,
has an enlarged /system partition of 2.7gb. Standard Lineage only has 1.1gb.

Buff99 said:
Like I said, config-gapps is the way to go for what you want.
Look I'll make it easier, in post #4 of my thread here is attached my example config-gapps and some instruction (in English).
If you read through the file you will get the idea of how to manually add and delete applications.
Beware however that this file is setup for use with the full SuperGapps file, as my rom, like OptCM,
has an enlarged /system partition of 2.7gb. Standard Lineage only has 1.1gb.
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I wanted to use the pico gapps because i dont want bloat

Liloscar said:
I wanted to use the pico gapps because i dont want bloat
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You are awfully demanding for someone who wants help.
I'm done.

I just want the best solution. And iam rhankful for all the tips . I check this libk out from your post before and see what i can do
Edit : you cant disable all of stockapps i have seen

How can I uninstall system apps?

I'm rooted version 9.0.5.l, and I want to uninstall some system apps like contacts. Then replace them with their Google counterparts.

ZaKh10 said:
I'm rooted version 9.0.5.l, and I want to uninstall some system apps like contacts. Then replace them with their Google counterparts.
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I'd be careful of what you uninstall as some of the system apps are connected to the others and could end up with a big mess.
ADB is your friend it that's the path you want to go down.
1. connect device, make sure ADB is working (check with CMD "adb devices")
2. go to shell, using CMD "adb shell"
3. get list of install packages using CMD "pm list packages" (use google to find out what does each package name means).
4. remove package using CMD "pm uninstall -k --user 0 $packagname" (e.g. pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.android.inputdevices)
5. if correctly typed, you receive message "SUCCESS"
Optionally a reboot might be required.

Wouldn't titanium backup do the same thing?

magnumtripod said:
Wouldn't titanium backup do the same thing?
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Probably, but if you're going to use android you should know the basics of ADB.

ggrant3876 said:
Probably, but if you're going to use android you should know the basics of ADB.
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While knowing how to use ADB is very handy, removing apps via TitianiumBackup is by far easier and faster for this purpose.
I use ADB and fastboot for several things, but as for removing the bloatware and OnePlus apps on OOS until LOS is available, TitaniumBackup is much faster/easier.

OhioYJ said:
While knowing how to use ADB is very handy, removing apps via TitianiumBackup is by far easier and faster for this purpose.
I use ADB and fastboot for several things, but as for removing the bloatware and OnePlus apps on OOS until LOS is available, TitaniumBackup is much faster/easier.
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Which system apps can I uninstall without messing everything up?

if you are asking that question, I would say you should not remove ANY system apps..

ZaKh10 said:
Which system apps can I uninstall without messing everything up?
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The next update, I'm going to make a list (and post it). As when I went through my phone I tried to search and find a list, and all I could across was tons of post saying this has been covered before. So then all I could find was very out-dated information, or suggestions like don't remove anything. None of which is helpful...
I ended up removing a whole bunch of stuff right off the bat that I've known is safe for a long time. Anything that I was not quite sure about, I chose the freeze option in TitianiumBackup, restarted, and waited to see if I had any issues. If I didn't, I removed it entirely.
Backup your data, what's the worse thing that happens, you make OOS angry, and you have to boot back into Fastboot or TWRP to reflash the ROM, no big deal.

OhioYJ said:
The next update, I'm going to make a list (and post it). As when I went through my phone I tried to search and find a list, and all I could across was tons of post saying this has been covered before. So then all I could find was very out-dated information, or suggestions like don't remove anything. None of which is helpful...
I ended up removing a whole bunch of stuff right off the bat that I've known is safe for a long time. Anything that I was not quite sure about, I chose the freeze option in TitianiumBackup, restarted, and waited to see if I had any issues. If I didn't, I removed it entirely.
Backup your data, what's the worse thing that happens, you make OOS angry, and you have to boot back into Fastboot or TWRP to reflash the ROM, no big deal.
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Mind posting what you disabled?

ram4ufriends said:
Mind posting what you disabled?
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The problem is I don't have anything disabled. If I didn't have any problems from freezing, I removed it entirely. The next update they release I'll make a list.

as fast and as smooth as this phone is, why would you want to remove any system apps?
thats usually done to reduce overhead or speed up laggy phones; this phone is NOTHING like that...
I'd leave well enough alone, until something specific happens to your phone that makes you think you need to delete something..

ggrant3876 said:
I'd be careful of what you uninstall as some of the system apps are connected to the others and could end up with a big mess.
ADB is your friend it that's the path you want to go down.
1. connect device, make sure ADB is working (check with CMD "adb devices")
2. go to shell, using CMD "adb shell"
3. get list of install packages using CMD "pm list packages" (use google to find out what does each package name means).
4. remove package using CMD "pm uninstall -k --user 0 $packagname" (e.g. pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.android.inputdevices)
5. if correctly typed, you receive message "SUCCESS"
Optionally a reboot might be required.
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Does this method require root access? And can the phone be updated with OTA delta update afterwards?
wase4711 said:
as fast and as smooth as this phone is, why would you want to remove any system apps?
thats usually done to reduce overhead or speed up laggy phones; this phone is NOTHING like that...
I'd leave well enough alone, until something specific happens to your phone that makes you think you need to delete something..
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I deleted Duo, Play Music, Play Movie, Play Books and save about 100MB on my phone. I'd rather spend those storage for apps, music and stuff rather than apps I know I never use

wase4711 said:
as fast and as smooth as this phone is, why would you want to remove any system apps?
thats usually done to reduce overhead or speed up laggy phones; this phone is NOTHING like that...
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OnePlus has a very bad reputation for sending information back to their servers. So I would say this is a security / privacy issue. Especially until some other alternative to OOS is available.

OhioYJ said:
OnePlus has a very bad reputation for sending information back to their servers. So I would say this is a security / privacy issue. Especially until some other alternative to OOS is available.
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Every phone mfg/provider sells/steals our personal info, so, at this point in our lives, you cant be that concerned about those things; if you are, dont use your phone for banking/credit card/financial stuff, or anything seriously illegal..

veatesia said:
Does this method require root access? And can the phone be updated with OTA delta update afterwards?
I deleted Duo, Play Music, Play Movie, Play Books and save about 100MB on my phone. I'd rather spend those storage for apps, music and stuff rather than apps I know I never use
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If it's a real system app you don't have more storage for data... As system is a separated partition it's not the main argument.
The other inconvenient is that you have to remove them at each OTA or make a script to automate this.
Most of the time it's better to just freeze them with titanium as it remains after OTA.

Sd maid pro

I am rooted an I have Magisk. There's a modeule you can download off Magisk manager called "debloater" +terminal emulator that can remove anything off the phone. Reboot to take effect. It's basically my "Aroma".
I use it to debloat a lot of OnePlus stuff such as:
Contacts, messages, gallery, file explorer, Google play movies, etc.
Then I replace those with the Google counterpart and Nova launcher.
And if I "f-up", I can simply reinstall them right back on. No problem.
I love it.

OhioYJ said:
The problem is I don't have anything disabled. If I didn't have any problems from freezing, I removed it entirely. The next update they release I'll make a list.
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How do I backup so I can flash the rom?

ZaKh10 said:
How do I backup so I can flash the rom?
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Use the magisk module suggested by the post above yours. When an OTA arrives they will be installed again, just debloat again.

Is this where the normal disclaimer goes, I'm not responsible for anything, including thermonuclear war?........
ZaKh10 said:
How do I backup so I can flash the rom?
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I'm assuming you don't have the T-Mobile version, if you do there is a different thread with Fastboot images of both the international and T-mobile images.
Here is the official thread for download the regular 6T images (non branded / TMobile) OOS Roms: https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-6t/how-to/official-oxygenos-9-0-4-ota-oneplus-6t-t3860953
I assume you've seen this:
[Guide] OnePlus 6T [Fajita]: Unlock | Flash TWRP | Root | Nandroid & EFS Backup !!
I flashed the ROM, using ADB sideload in TWRP. So make sure you have ADB working on your PC first I've found this is really easiest to do in Linux, so even if you do this just booting from a live USB/CD is fine.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/on...overy-unofficial-twrp-touch-recovery-t3861482
Backup any apps you care about in TitaniumBackup, copy that folder to your PC. Copy any other data to your PC as well just in case (music, photos, etc). Lastly, you will have to copy the Android and Data folders, these two folders will contain data for apps that TitaniumBackup may not have gotten.
If you search you should be able to come across lists, even though dated of programs and what they do, that you can remove. Just read up some, backup your data, make sure you have ADB and Fastboot working on your PC, and you'll should be fine.

How to make my Galaxy tab P7500 (only) an ebook reader

Is there any possibility of disabling the other apps, leaving only the absolutely necessary, and some to read ebooks? Thanks

mbastos73 said:
Is there any possibility of disabling the other apps, leaving only the absolutely necessary, and some to read ebooks? Thanks
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Root it.
Install a clean custom rom.
Install ebook reader.
Remove most other apps.
Remove system apps that isn't needed.
Done!
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Ok. But how do I delete APPs? With the TWRP how? Or with what tool

mbastos73 said:
Ok. But how do I delete APPs? With the TWRP how? Or with what tool
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This should work.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.rootuninstaller.free
Or just look for app freezer or system app Uninstaller.
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I also recently tried to uninstall all unnecessary apps because I always ran out of space to download new books. Like the author, I asked people about a good uninstaller. So I decided to use this app, started uninstalling apps and accidentally deleted my e-book file. I tried to get my apps back because I thought that if it could be done on a computer, then on a tablet too, but I never got it. It's good that I managed to find someone who could create ebooks software. I will conclude that you need to delete carefully, because there may be files that are associated with a very important application.