[2022-04-03] [v0.5] Universal Android Debloater

[mguk]

I'm looking at possibly getting a Samsung A52S 5G but I wanted to know does the debloating tool remove all bloatware, so that the operating system software is very close to stock Android? I've read that it is not possible to remove all bloatware on Samsung phones, is this correct, if it is what bloatware cannot be removed?

When Samsung updates the phone to the next version of Android, does the debloating tool need to be run again? Is all the bloatware reinstalled when the phone is updated?

Thanks for your help

 

[kurtn]

I'm looking at possibly getting a Samsung A52S 5G but I wanted to know does the debloating tool remove all bloatware, so that the operating system software is very close to stock Android? I've read that it is not possible to remove all bloatware on Samsung phones, is this correct, if it is what bloatware cannot be removed?

When Samsung updates the phone to the next version of Android, does the debloating tool need to be run again? Is all the bloatware reinstalled when the phone is updated?

Thanks for your help

The tool can be customised by editing text files. So you can define what apps get uninstalled. On an older samsung phone rootless debloating survived update.

 

[mguk]

The tool can be customised by editing text files. So you can define what apps get uninstalled. On an older samsung phone rootless debloating survived update.

How close to Stock Android can Samsung One UI 3 be made with the debloating tool?
Thanks

 

[kurtn]

How close to Stock Android can Samsung One UI 3 be made with the debloating tool?
Thanks

That's not a question of debloating. You will not be able to replace settings app. Maybe you can find a launcher that reminds a bit on pixel launcher. There are launchers that look like iOS.

 

[jacatone]

I don't see this script or how to install it on debian linux? Why is everything in Linux so frigin complicated?

 

[kurtn]

I don't see this script or how to install it on debian linux? Why is everything in Linux so frigin complicated?

It is a bash script. Use the command line and cd to the folder you exttracted the files.

Or are you talking about gui version?

Releases · 0x192/universal-android-debloater

Cross-platform GUI written in Rust using ADB to debloat non-rooted android devices. Improve your privacy, the security and battery life of your device. - 0x192/universal-android-debloater

github.com

 

[kr3des]

i disabled something with this tool and now it takes 2-3 min before my texts send? does any maybe have a clue what could be the cause, thanks

 

[kwasior500]

Samsung M21, GUI version, recommended package - no camera, no keyboard... RECOMMENDED

 

[kurtn]

Samsung M21, GUI version, recommended package - no camera, no keyboard... RECOMMENDED

Nice. Now you are the M21 expert and can contribute to the project. Just factory reset and find a configuration that works for you.

 

[kwasior500]

For factory reset i have to enter pin, for play store i have to login, for download standalone keyboard apk i need keyboard...
idea: i'll download apk with pc

 

[kurtn]

For factory reset i have to enter pin, for play store i have to login, for download standalone keyboard apk i need keyboard...
idea: i'll download apk with pc

Or boot into recovery mode. It's a key combination like hold home/bixby vol+ power

 

[mguk]

I read in this review of the Samsung A52S 5G: https://www.androidauthority.com/samsung-galaxy-a52s-review-3020575
that not all of the Samsung bloatware apps can be removed. Which Samsung apps is it not possible to remove?

Thank you

 

[kurtn]

I read in this review of the Samsung A52S 5G: https://www.androidauthority.com/samsung-galaxy-a52s-review-3020575
that not all of the Samsung bloatware apps can be removed. Which Samsung apps is it not possible to remove?

Thank you

I don't think they have debloating with root or adb in mind. It's probably disabling not available for some preinstalled apps.

 

[TheDoctor46]

Can I debloat a Lenovo tablet using this? I want to turn it into a Microsoft Tab. It is not in the manufacturers list. If not is there any other way for doing this?

Thank you

 

[kurtn]

Can I debloat a Lenovo tablet using this? I want to turn it into a Microsoft Tab. It is not in the manufacturers list. If not is there any other way for doing this?

Thank you

Lenovo sells android and windows tablets. The debloater is for android only.

Debloating will not make windows out of an android OS.

 

[TheDoctor46]

Lenovo sells android and windows tablets. The debloater is for android only.

Debloating will not make windows out of an android OS.

Thanks for your reply.

Yeah, I have android one. It is running stock android 6. I just want to remove all google apps from it to make it fast and secure. Microsoft apps are better for me in terms of both.

I just wanted to know if this script will work on my device properly because Lenovo is not in the manufacturers list.

Model no. if needed : TB3-X70L

 

[kurtn]

Thanks for your reply.

Yeah, I have android one. It is running stock android 6. I just want to remove all google apps from it to make it fast and secure. Microsoft apps are better for me in terms of both.

I just wanted to know if this script will work on my device properly because Lenovo is not in the manufacturers list.

Model no. if needed : TB3-X70L

The script will work. A lenovo list would be necessary to debloat lenovo specific apps. Last time i used it, there was a combined list for Google and Microsoft. Maybe you want to edit that .

 

[TheDoctor46]

The script will work. A lenovo list would be necessary to debloat lenovo specific apps. Last time i used it, there was a combined list for Google and Microsoft. Maybe you want to edit that .

There is no oem bloatware in my device, just Google Play this and that.

 

[TheDoctor46]

The script will work. A lenovo list would be necessary to debloat lenovo specific apps. Last time i used it, there was a combined list for Google and Microsoft. Maybe you want to edit that .

I would like to ask you something else,
I earlier used the normal ADB command to uninstall system apps like Play movies, play books, etc. Can I uninstall the play services and store the same way ?

Thank you very much !

 

[kurtn]

I would like to ask you something else,
I earlier used the normal ADB command to uninstall system apps like Play movies, play books, etc. Can I uninstall the play services and store the same way ?

Thank you very much !

It's up to you. You don't need that script. You can open a terminal and run adb shell. The command for Google play services is "pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.google.android.gms"