Just list all your bloatware that you'd see i don't use much for my day to day activity that eats/runs in background.
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.messaging
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.sec.android.inputmethod
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.sec.android.app.myfiles
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.sec.android.app.sbrowser
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.app.spage
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.visionintelligence
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.bixby.agent
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.bixby.es.globalaction
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.bixbyvision.framework
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.bixby.agent.dummy
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.visioncloudagent
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.visionprovider
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.bixby.wakeup
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.bixby.voiceinput
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.aasaservice
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.sec.android.AutoPreconfig
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.bbc.bbcagent
pm uninstall -k --user 0 flipboard.boxer.app
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.drivelink.stub
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.monotype.android.font.chococooky
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.android.providers.partnerbookmarks
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.android.sharedstoragebackup
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.android.wallpapercropper
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.app.watchmanagerstub
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.sec.bcservice
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.tmobile.pr.adapt
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.monotype.android.font.cooljazz
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.sec.factory
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.email.provider
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.sec.epdgtestapp
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.facebook.system
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.facebook.appmanager
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.sec.android.widgetapp.easymodecontactswidget
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.sec.android.app.samsungapps
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.sec.android.widgetapp.samsungapps
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.sec.android.service.health
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.advp.imssettings
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.keyguardwallpaperupdator
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.android.wallpaper.livepicker
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.sec.android.app.magnifier
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.allshare.service.mediashare
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.sec.android.mimage.photoretouching
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.android.dreams.phototable
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.android.printspooler
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.monotype.android.font.rosemary
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.safetyinformation
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.sec.android.app.billing
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.app.mirrorlink
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.sec.android.app.SecSetupWizard
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.SMT
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.policydm
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.securitylogagent
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.sec.smartcard.manager
pm uninstall -k --user 0 org.simalliance.openmobileapi.service
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.beaconmanager
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.trustonic.tuiservice
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.sec.android.uibcvirtualsoftkey
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.app.talkback
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.svoice.sync
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.app.withtv
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.widgetapp.yahooedge.finance
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.widgetapp.yahooedge.sport
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.service.peoplestripe
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.game.gamehome
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.game.gametools
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.mobeam.barcodeService
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.sec.location.nsflp2
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.easysetup
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.sec.android.easyonehand
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.diotek.sec.lookup.dictionary
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.sec.android.easyMover.Agent
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.dsi.ant.service.socket
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.dsi.ant.sample.acquirechannels
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.dsi.ant.server
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.hmt.vrsvc
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.android.chrome
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.google.android.tts
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.samsungpass
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.scloud
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.spayfw
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.svoice
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.mateagent
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.android.egg
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.svoiceime
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.themestore
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.app.simplesharing
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.wsomacp
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.sec.android.cover.ledcover
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.app.ledcoverdream
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.sec.android.app.desktoplauncher
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.sec.android.desktopmode.uiservice
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.knox.securefolder
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.smartmirroring
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.yelp.android.samsungedge
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.cnn.mobile.android.phone.edgepanel
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.knox.containeragent
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.samsungpassautofill
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.da.daagent
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.android.emergency
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.sec.android.emergencymode.service
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.google.vr.vrcore
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.hancom.office.editor.hidden
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.enhance.gameservice
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.dsi.ant.plugins.antplus
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.tmobile.services.nameid
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.tmovvm
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.google.android.printservice.recommendation
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.android.managedprovisioning
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.sec.spp.push
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.sec.android.app.camera.avatarauth
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.app.taskedge
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.app.clipboardedge
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.app.assistantmenu
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.sec.android.app.DataCreate
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.android.proxyhandler
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.qualcomm.atfwd
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.qualcomm.timeservice
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.android.dreams.basic
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.mdm
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.sec.android.app.quicktool
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.app.sbrowseredge
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.sec.android.provider.emergencymode
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.sec.enterprise.mdm.services.simpin
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.sec.enterprise.mdm.vpn
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.android.bookmarkprovider
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.sec.android.wallpapercropper2
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.facebook.katana
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.bbc.fileprovider
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.android.mms.service
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.sec.app.push
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.allshare.servicefileshare
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.fmm
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.sdk.professionalaudio.utility.jammonitor
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.fast
Is the power savings and/or performance increase noticable after removing all of that bloatware?
Updated 3/18/2018
Device: Samsung S9.
Carrier: T-Mobile
The guides I've used were:
- "How to Uninstall Carrier/OEM Bloatware Without Root" and
- "S8 Debloat Bloatware Thread."
The procedure should be similar for all carriers. If the app isn't listed, please refer to "S8 Debloat Bloatware Thread" to find it.
The progress is as follows:
- Factory Reset
- Setup phone & let it run it's 6 updates from the playstore
- Installed SwiftKey, FX File Explorer, & Textra (You can choose any 3rd party app of your choice)
- APPS>My Files>Storage>Clear Data
- APPS>Messages>Storage>Clear Data
- Downloaded "App Inspector" to find Messages, My Files, and Samsung Keyboard file names to uninstall
- Compiled the list from S8 Debloat Bloatware Thread
- Edited the list for S9
- Run ADB
- Enter adb devices-->adb shell-->paste each command individually-->Hit Enter
- Continue down the list to complete all commands
The S9 list was created after 3 attempts of uninstalling OEM apps. The 1st 2 attempts included "StickerCenter, StickerPlugin, StickerProvider, Default live stickers, & Default stamps" but the camera was crashing every 5 seconds. I'm still running tests to optimize bloat removal. You can add more bloat to remove but I haven't test all possibilities.
Are there risks involved?
No. You will still get updates with no problems.
Can it be undone?
Yes. Perform a factory reset.
Hold down the Bixby button, volume up, and power then release when you see the Samsung logo. Blue screen-->Factory Reset-->Reboot
Replace stock apps with your prefer apps.
MESSAGES (MUST HAVE A 3RD PARTY TEXT APP)
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.messaging
Samsung Keyboard (MUST HAVE A 3RD PARTY KEYBOARD BEFORE REMOVAL)
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.sec.android.inputmethod
My Files (MUST HAVE A 3RD PARTY FILE MANAGER)
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.sec.android.app.myfiles
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Voice Service (S-Voice)
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.svoice.sync
Samsung Voice Input
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.svoiceime
Voice Service Framework (S-Voice)
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.svoice
Galaxy Apps
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.sec.android.app.samsungapps
Galaxy Essentials Widget
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.sec.android.widgetapp.samsungapps
Samsung Themes
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.themestore
Link Sharing
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.app.simplesharing
Smart Things
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.easysetup
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.beaconmanager
Carmode Stub
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.drivelink.stub
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.email.provider
Configuration message
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.wsomacp
LED Cover Service
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.sec.android.cover.ledcover
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.app.ledcoverdream
Samsung Dex Home
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.sec.android.app.desktoplauncher
Samsung Dex
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.sec.android.desktopmode.uiservice
Secure Folder (must be uninstall regardless)
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.knox.securefolder
Smart Switch Agent
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.sec.android.easyMover.Agent
Smart View
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.smartmirroring
withTV (Samsung TV)
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.app.withtv
Finance (Yahoo)
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.widgetapp.yahooedge.finance
Sports (Yahoo)
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.widgetapp.yahooedge.sport
Photo Screensavers
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.android.dreams.phototable
Gear VR Service
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.hmt.vrsvc
Health Service
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.sec.android.service.health
Yelp Edge Panel
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.yelp.android.samsungedge
Samsung Internet Panel
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.app.sbrowseredge
CNN for Edge Panel
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.cnn.mobile.android.phone.edgepanel
Workspace
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.knox.containeragent
Samsung Mirror 1.1
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.app.mirrorlink
Samsung Pass
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.samsungpass
Autofill with Samsung Pass
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.samsungpassautofill
Samsung PaymentFramework
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.spayfw
Samsung Billing
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.sec.android.app.billing
Dual Messenger
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.da.daagent
Emergency Information
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.android.emergency
Emergency Manager Service
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.sec.android.emergencymode.service
Chrome
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.android.chrome
Google VR Service
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.google.vr.vrcore
Samsung Cloud
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.scloud
Facebook Bloat
Facebook App Installer
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.facebook.system
Facebook App Manager
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.facebook.appmanager
Briefing
pm uninstall -k --user 0 flipboard.boxer.app
Hancom Office Editor
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.hancom.office.editor.hidden
Game Launcher
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.game.gamehome
Game Optimizing Service
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.enhance.gameservice
Game Tools
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.game.gametools
ANT + DUT
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.dsi.ant.sample.acquirechannels
ANT RADIO Service
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.dsi.ant.service.socket
ANT + HAL Service
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.dsi.ant.server
ANT + Plugins Service
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.dsi.ant.plugins.antplus
EasyOneHand
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.sec.android.easyonehand
Android Easter Egg
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.android.egg
Keyguard Wallpaper Updator
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.keyguardwallpaperupdator
T-mobile Name ID
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.tmobile.services.nameid
Visual Voicemail
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.tmovvm
[insert name]
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.google.android.printservice.recommendation
[insert name]
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.android.printspooler
[insert name]
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.sec.android.daemonapp
[insert name]
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.android.managedprovisioning
[insert name]
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.sec.spp.push
Thanks for this please add more in the future, especially with this AR Junk
You're welcome.
I'll try to find them. If I do find them, they might be linked to the camera itself and could cause it to crash.
"My Emoji Maker" could be the AR app.
New Discovery: After restarting the phone, you won't be able to uninstall additional apps and the cause is unknown. This doesn't affect phone functionally, but it does mean you'll need to uninstalled/remove everything before restarting the phone. I'll continue to experiment to see what works.
Benefits (subjective) so far: The phone feels faster at startup/shutdown. There's a small battery life improvement because Samsung Themes isn't installed.
Updated 3/18/2018
Device: Samsung S9.
Carrier: T-Mobile
The guides I've used were:
- "How to Uninstall Carrier/OEM Bloatware Without Root" and
- "S8 Debloat Bloatware Thread."
The procedure should be similar for all carriers. If the app isn't listed, please refer to "S8 Debloat Bloatware Thread" to find it.
The progress is as follows:
- Factory Reset
- Setup phone & let it run it's 6 updates from the playstore
- Installed SwiftKey, FX File Explorer, & Textra (You can choose any 3rd party app of your choice)
- APPS>My Files>Storage>Clear Data
- APPS>Messages>Storage>Clear Data
- Downloaded "App Inspector" to find Messages, My Files, and Samsung Keyboard file names to uninstall
- Compiled the list from S8 Debloat Bloatware Thread
- Edited the list for S9
- Run ADB
- Enter adb devices-->adb shell-->paste each command individually-->Hit Enter
- Continue down the list to complete all commands
The S9 list was created after 3 attempts of uninstalling OEM apps. The 1st 2 attempts included "StickerCenter, StickerPlugin, StickerProvider, Default live stickers, & Default stamps" but the camera was crashing every 5 seconds. I'm still running tests to optimize bloat removal. You can add more bloat to remove but I haven't test all possibilities.
Are there risks involved?
No. You will still get updates with no problems.
Can it be undone?
Yes. Perform a factory reset.
Hold down the Bixby button, volume up, and power then release when you see the Samsung logo. Blue screen-->Factory Reset-->Reboot
Replace stock apps with your prefer apps.
MESSAGES (MUST HAVE A 3RD PARTY TEXT APP)
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.messaging
Samsung Keyboard (MUST HAVE A 3RD PARTY KEYBOARD BEFORE REMOVAL)
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.sec.android.inputmethod
My Files (MUST HAVE A 3RD PARTY FILE MANAGER)
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.sec.android.app.myfiles
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Voice Service (S-Voice)
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.svoice.sync
Samsung Voice Input
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.svoiceime
Voice Service Framework (S-Voice)
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.svoice
Galaxy Apps
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.sec.android.app.samsungapps
Galaxy Essentials Widget
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.sec.android.widgetapp.samsungapps
Samsung Themes
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.themestore
Link Sharing
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.app.simplesharing
Smart Things
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.easysetup
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.beaconmanager
Carmode Stub
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.drivelink.stub
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.email.provider
Configuration message
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.wsomacp
LED Cover Service
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.sec.android.cover.ledcover
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.app.ledcoverdream
Samsung Dex Home
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.sec.android.app.desktoplauncher
Samsung Dex
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.sec.android.desktopmode.uiservice
Secure Folder (must be uninstall regardless)
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.knox.securefolder
Smart Switch Agent
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.sec.android.easyMover.Agent
Smart View
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.smartmirroring
withTV (Samsung TV)
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.app.withtv
Finance (Yahoo)
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.widgetapp.yahooedge.finance
Sports (Yahoo)
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.widgetapp.yahooedge.sport
Photo Screensavers
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.android.dreams.phototable
Gear VR Service
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.hmt.vrsvc
Health Service
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.sec.android.service.health
Yelp Edge Panel
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.yelp.android.samsungedge
Samsung Internet Panel
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.app.sbrowseredge
CNN for Edge Panel
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.cnn.mobile.android.phone.edgepanel
Workspace
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.knox.containeragent
Samsung Mirror 1.1
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.app.mirrorlink
Samsung Pass
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.samsungpass
Autofill with Samsung Pass
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.samsungpassautofill
Samsung PaymentFramework
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.spayfw
Samsung Billing
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.sec.android.app.billing
Dual Messenger
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.da.daagent
Emergency Information
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.android.emergency
Emergency Manager Service
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.sec.android.emergencymode.service
Chrome
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.android.chrome
Google VR Service
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.google.vr.vrcore
Samsung Cloud
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.scloud
Facebook Bloat
Facebook App Installer
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.facebook.system
Facebook App Manager
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.facebook.appmanager
Briefing
pm uninstall -k --user 0 flipboard.boxer.app
Hancom Office Editor
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.hancom.office.editor.hidden
Game Launcher
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.game.gamehome
Game Optimizing Service
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.enhance.gameservice
Game Tools
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.game.gametools
ANT + DUT
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.dsi.ant.sample.acquirechannels
ANT RADIO Service
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.dsi.ant.service.socket
ANT + HAL Service
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.dsi.ant.server
ANT + Plugins Service
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.dsi.ant.plugins.antplus
EasyOneHand
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.sec.android.easyonehand
Android Easter Egg
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.android.egg
Keyguard Wallpaper Updator
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.keyguardwallpaperupdator
T-mobile Name ID
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.tmobile.services.nameid
Visual Voicemail
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.tmovvm
[insert name]
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.google.android.printservice.recommendation
[insert name]
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.android.printspooler
[insert name]
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.sec.android.daemonapp
[insert name]
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.android.managedprovisioning
[insert name]
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.sec.spp.push
I do not need to make any such adjustments because S9 has excellent application management and RAM management. also great switching into the dose. it's a waste of time, and many have to realize it. what you submit has absolutely no meaning in non-root devices. or root or down and leave it on the phone.
my stock S9+ third cycle count....
after the completion of the charging cycle, I recommend to clear the cache via recovery and charge your S9/ S9+ in the range of 15 and 90 %. this works like a charm. no such stupid "kvázy" debloat. they are useless. Verified from the galaxy S7 to the present day!
Awesome tread @kartrikpal ...
Debloating is great, which I normally do with Titanium Back Up, but using BK Disabler for Samsung, I'm grateful to have a Titanium Back Up alternative for our unfortunately unrootable S9+ (for now... fingers crossed)...
Aside to the regular debloat stuff, I'm also more on the security/privacy end so there are a lot more things that I disable...
Attached are screenshots of my list of viruses that are disabled lol...
Note: It's pretty extensive so for those of you who are also into security/privacy and/or using my screenshots as a guideline, just use good judgement... obviously if you use facial ID stuff, don't disable those etc...
There are a few that are disabled, which were a part of my prevoius xml, so as I clean it up I'll update with the changes...
---
Absolute MUST DISABLE LIST:
+ Software Update (Green icon)
+ Software Update (Blue icon)
---
Stuff I'm still not sure about. (If anyone can confirm please chime in.)
? Adapt Sound - I've seen this being disabled from a few sources so I've just always kept it disabled...thoughts?
? Favorite Contacts - Same thing with this one...I've just always seen this one disabled too lol... For those that use this favorites contacts list, no need for this eh
? YouTube - To clarify, this is disabled because I use OGYouTube instead of this to eliminate ads...
---
Attached is also my exported xml file. Enjoy...
Last update: 031818
---
Awesome tread @kartrikpal ...
Debloating is great, which I normally do with Titanium Back Up, but using BK Disabler for Samsung, I'm grateful to have a Titanium Back Up alternative for our unfortunately unrootable S9+ (for now... fingers crossed)...
Aside to the regular debloat stuff, I'm also more on the security/privacy end so there are a lot more things that I disable...
Attached are screenshots of my list of viruses that are disabled lol...
Note: It's pretty extensive so for those of you who are also into security/privacy and/or using my screenshots as a guideline, just use good judgement... obviously if you use facial ID stuff, don't disable those etc...
There are a few that are disabled, which were a part of my prevoius xml, so as I clean it up I'll update with the changes...
---
Absolute MUST DISABLE LIST:
+ Software Update (Green icon)
+ Software Update (Blue icon)
---
Stuff I'm still not sure about. (If anyone can confirm please chime in.)
? Adapt Sound - I've seen this being disabled from a few sources so I've just always kept it disabled...thoughts?
? Favorite Contacts - Same thing with this one...I've just always seen this one disabled too lol... For those that use this favorites contacts list, no need for this eh
? YouTube - To clarify, this is disabled because I use OGYouTube instead of this to eliminate ads...
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Attached is also my exported xml file. Enjoy...
Last update: 031818
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I do not need to make any such adjustments because S9 has excellent application management and RAM management. also great switching into the dose. it's a waste of time, and many have to realize it. what you submit has absolutely no meaning in non-root devices. or root or down and leave it on the phone.
my stock S9+ third cycle count....
after the completion of the charging cycle, I recommend to clear the cache via recovery and charge your S9/ S9+ in the range of 15 and 90 %. this works like a charm. no such stupid "kvázy" debloat. they are useless. Verified from the galaxy S7 to the present day!
LoL did you delete everything on the phone? Some of that stuff being removed will break things.
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.messaging
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.sec.android.inputmethod
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.sec.android.app.myfiles
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.sec.android.app.sbrowser
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.app.spage
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.visionintelligence
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.bixby.agent
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.bixby.es.globalaction
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.bixbyvision.framework
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.bixby.agent.dummy
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.visioncloudagent
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.visionprovider
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.bixby.wakeup
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.bixby.voiceinput
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.aasaservice
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.sec.android.AutoPreconfig
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.bbc.bbcagent
pm uninstall -k --user 0 flipboard.boxer.app
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.drivelink.stub
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.monotype.android.font.chococooky
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.android.providers.partnerbookmarks
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.android.sharedstoragebackup
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.android.wallpapercropper
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.app.watchmanagerstub
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.sec.bcservice
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.tmobile.pr.adapt
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.monotype.android.font.cooljazz
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.sec.factory
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.email.provider
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.sec.epdgtestapp
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.facebook.system
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.facebook.appmanager
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.sec.android.widgetapp.easymodecontactswidget
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.sec.android.app.samsungapps
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.sec.android.widgetapp.samsungapps
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.sec.android.service.health
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.advp.imssettings
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.keyguardwallpaperupdator
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.android.wallpaper.livepicker
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.sec.android.app.magnifier
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.allshare.service.mediashare
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.sec.android.mimage.photoretouching
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.android.dreams.phototable
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.android.printspooler
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.monotype.android.font.rosemary
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.safetyinformation
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.sec.android.app.billing
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.app.mirrorlink
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.sec.android.app.SecSetupWizard
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.SMT
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.policydm
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.securitylogagent
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.sec.smartcard.manager
pm uninstall -k --user 0 org.simalliance.openmobileapi.service
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.beaconmanager
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.trustonic.tuiservice
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.sec.android.uibcvirtualsoftkey
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.app.talkback
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.svoice.sync
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.app.withtv
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.widgetapp.yahooedge.finance
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.widgetapp.yahooedge.sport
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.service.peoplestripe
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.game.gamehome
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.game.gametools
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.mobeam.barcodeService
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.sec.location.nsflp2
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.easysetup
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.sec.android.easyonehand
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.diotek.sec.lookup.dictionary
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.sec.android.easyMover.Agent
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.dsi.ant.service.socket
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.dsi.ant.sample.acquirechannels
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.dsi.ant.server
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.hmt.vrsvc
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.android.chrome
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.google.android.tts
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.samsungpass
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.scloud
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.spayfw
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.svoice
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.mateagent
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.android.egg
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.svoiceime
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.themestore
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.app.simplesharing
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.wsomacp
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.sec.android.cover.ledcover
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.app.ledcoverdream
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.sec.android.app.desktoplauncher
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.sec.android.desktopmode.uiservice
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.knox.securefolder
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.smartmirroring
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.yelp.android.samsungedge
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.cnn.mobile.android.phone.edgepanel
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.knox.containeragent
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.samsungpassautofill
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.da.daagent
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.android.emergency
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.sec.android.emergencymode.service
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.google.vr.vrcore
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.hancom.office.editor.hidden
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.enhance.gameservice
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.dsi.ant.plugins.antplus
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.tmobile.services.nameid
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.tmovvm
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.google.android.printservice.recommendation
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.android.managedprovisioning
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.sec.spp.push
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.sec.android.app.camera.avatarauth
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.app.taskedge
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.app.clipboardedge
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.app.assistantmenu
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.sec.android.app.DataCreate
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.android.proxyhandler
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.qualcomm.atfwd
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.qualcomm.timeservice
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.android.dreams.basic
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.mdm
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.sec.android.app.quicktool
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.app.sbrowseredge
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.sec.android.provider.emergencymode
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.sec.enterprise.mdm.services.simpin
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.sec.enterprise.mdm.vpn
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.android.bookmarkprovider
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.sec.android.wallpapercropper2
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.facebook.katana
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.bbc.fileprovider
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.android.mms.service
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.sec.app.push
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.allshare.servicefileshare
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.fmm
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.sdk.professionalaudio.utility.jammonitor
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.fast
Updated 3/18/2018
Device: Samsung S9.
Carrier: T-Mobile
The guides I've used were:
- "How to Uninstall Carrier/OEM Bloatware Without Root" and
- "S8 Debloat Bloatware Thread."
The procedure should be similar for all carriers. If the app isn't listed, please refer to "S8 Debloat Bloatware Thread" to find it.
The progress is as follows:
- Factory Reset
- Setup phone & let it run it's 6 updates from the playstore
- Installed SwiftKey, FX File Explorer, & Textra (You can choose any 3rd party app of your choice)
- APPS>My Files>Storage>Clear Data
- APPS>Messages>Storage>Clear Data
- Downloaded "App Inspector" to find Messages, My Files, and Samsung Keyboard file names to uninstall
- Compiled the list from S8 Debloat Bloatware Thread
- Edited the list for S9
- Run ADB
- Enter adb devices-->adb shell-->paste each command individually-->Hit Enter
- Continue down the list to complete all commands
The S9 list was created after 3 attempts of uninstalling OEM apps. The 1st 2 attempts included "StickerCenter, StickerPlugin, StickerProvider, Default live stickers, & Default stamps" but the camera was crashing every 5 seconds. I'm still running tests to optimize bloat removal. You can add more bloat to remove but I haven't test all possibilities.
Are there risks involved?
No. You will still get updates with no problems.
Can it be undone?
Yes. Perform a factory reset.
Hold down the Bixby button, volume up, and power then release when you see the Samsung logo. Blue screen-->Factory Reset-->Reboot
Replace stock apps with your prefer apps.
MESSAGES (MUST HAVE A 3RD PARTY TEXT APP)
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.messaging
Samsung Keyboard (MUST HAVE A 3RD PARTY KEYBOARD BEFORE REMOVAL)
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.sec.android.inputmethod
My Files (MUST HAVE A 3RD PARTY FILE MANAGER)
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.sec.android.app.myfiles
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Voice Service (S-Voice)
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.svoice.sync
Samsung Voice Input
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.svoiceime
Voice Service Framework (S-Voice)
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.svoice
Galaxy Apps
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.sec.android.app.samsungapps
Galaxy Essentials Widget
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.sec.android.widgetapp.samsungapps
Samsung Themes
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.themestore
Link Sharing
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.app.simplesharing
Smart Things
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.easysetup
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.beaconmanager
Carmode Stub
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.drivelink.stub
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.email.provider
Configuration message
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.wsomacp
LED Cover Service
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.sec.android.cover.ledcover
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.app.ledcoverdream
Samsung Dex Home
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.sec.android.app.desktoplauncher
Samsung Dex
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.sec.android.desktopmode.uiservice
Secure Folder (must be uninstall regardless)
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.knox.securefolder
Smart Switch Agent
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.sec.android.easyMover.Agent
Smart View
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.smartmirroring
withTV (Samsung TV)
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.app.withtv
Finance (Yahoo)
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.widgetapp.yahooedge.finance
Sports (Yahoo)
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.widgetapp.yahooedge.sport
Photo Screensavers
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.android.dreams.phototable
Gear VR Service
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.hmt.vrsvc
Health Service
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.sec.android.service.health
Yelp Edge Panel
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.yelp.android.samsungedge
Samsung Internet Panel
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.app.sbrowseredge
CNN for Edge Panel
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.cnn.mobile.android.phone.edgepanel
Workspace
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.knox.containeragent
Samsung Mirror 1.1
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.app.mirrorlink
Samsung Pass
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.samsungpass
Autofill with Samsung Pass
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.samsungpassautofill
Samsung PaymentFramework
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.spayfw
Samsung Billing
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.sec.android.app.billing
Dual Messenger
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.da.daagent
Emergency Information
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.android.emergency
Emergency Manager Service
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.sec.android.emergencymode.service
Chrome
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.android.chrome
Google VR Service
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.google.vr.vrcore
Samsung Cloud
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.scloud
Facebook Bloat
Facebook App Installer
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.facebook.system
Facebook App Manager
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.facebook.appmanager
Briefing
pm uninstall -k --user 0 flipboard.boxer.app
Hancom Office Editor
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.hancom.office.editor.hidden
Game Launcher
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.game.gamehome
Game Optimizing Service
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.enhance.gameservice
Game Tools
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.game.gametools
ANT + DUT
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.dsi.ant.sample.acquirechannels
ANT RADIO Service
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.dsi.ant.service.socket
ANT + HAL Service
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.dsi.ant.server
ANT + Plugins Service
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.dsi.ant.plugins.antplus
EasyOneHand
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.sec.android.easyonehand
Android Easter Egg
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.android.egg
Keyguard Wallpaper Updator
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.keyguardwallpaperupdator
T-mobile Name ID
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.tmobile.services.nameid
Visual Voicemail
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.tmovvm
[insert name]
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.google.android.printservice.recommendation
[insert name]
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.android.printspooler
[insert name]
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.sec.android.daemonapp
[insert name]
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.android.managedprovisioning
[insert name]
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.sec.spp.push
Thank you very much for this! I'm currently de-bloating my note 5 and I was curious about uninstalling theme-related app, since there's so much things about theme in the settings app. Is it safe even if I was using a theme from samsung themes?
Do i have to OEM unlock before I can do this? Im trying to do this on a Mac and am getting nowhere.
EDIT: Started working.
....Still dont know the point of OEM for SD tho
That would be typical in my scenario to leave untouched.
I'm not using it, though. But who knows? I might buy something in a few months which I can't get to work and then after a whole lot of sweat and tears I find out that it's because I deleted it.
Bixby for me is another story. With the current technology I don't want to give vocal instructions to my phone. If I can have a real conversation like in Star Trek... well maybe. It's not even in my own language. TTS in my own language is horrible even from the big names. If it's good... then it's OK. I can't see that happen within the next 5 years, so I definitely DO NOT want it.
I also don't want a Samsung account. I have too many accounts already. So I want to get rid of everything related to that. When I needed to fill in a password and got some "proposition" from Samsung to start using "Samsung passwords" it felt like someone was trying to look over my shoulder....
Get Out!!!
I even paid money to you.. now go away!!
Just want to make sure I don't kill something that will give an error.
I already killed something with "BBC" which I thought was something related to the British Broadcasting Company, but it turned out to be something else.
Not that I noticed anything not working.