[GUIDE] [SPREADSHEET] Remove System Apps Through ADB

[sams_only]

hi can anyone help to test if the following codes work for your Mate 20X? The first code works for me but not the second one. Wondering if it's because of some of the packages removed. Thanks .
*#*#2846579#*#* - For Background Settings, Veneer information, Network Information Query, Software Upgrade, Restore Factory and Battery Charge information
*#*#6130#*#* - For Phone information, Usage statitics and Wireless Information

Running stock L29, 1st code worked, 2nd one didn't.

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[ajsmsg78]

Added a few more apps to safe to remove.

 

[Ali Omran]

Hii

is there a way to pull mate20x launcher?
i want to try out nova on my phone but it case i dont like it, i want to install the stock launcher back, can i do so?

 

[ajsmsg78]

Hii

is there a way to pull mate20x launcher?
i want to try out nova on my phone but it case i dont like it, i want to install the stock launcher back, can i do so?

Nova is worlds ahead of the Huawei Launcher. Why anyone would want to use the stock Launcher is beyond me. If you're rooted that's easy, if you're not you'll need to find the APK or pull it from the stock ROM but I'm not sure if you can install it like a regular APK.

 

[def-g]

Nova is worlds ahead of the Huawei Launcher. Why anyone would want to use the stock Launcher is beyond me. If you're rooted that's easy, if you're not you'll need to find the APK or pull it from the stock ROM but I'm not sure if you can install it like a regular APK.

I like the stock launcher. Does what I need. Has a few bugs. But they all do to some extent. And like the Themes also.

G

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[desantim]

One added bonus removing the stock launcher for me (L29) is I hated the recent apps view, there was no way to lock an app in memory and it was slow. I had been using Nova without entirely removing the stock launcher and it continued showing the stock launcher recents. After removing the stock launcher and rebooting, I have the old vertical android recents list along with the lock in memory function.

And unless I'm crazy, my battery life has seemed to improve markedly as well removing the stock launcher.

 

[Zanr Zij]

I removed many stock apps/modules but accidently removed Files Manager. How to re-install it without factory reset? Of course I'm using another file manager but still want use both

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[ajsmsg78]

I removed many stock apps/modules but accidently removed Files Manager. How to re-install it without factory reset? Of course I'm using another file manager but still want use both

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https://drive.google.com/file/d/1GYF5BSyTPd85HlUYy4XMvoDT6K7C6NLW/view?usp=drivesdk

 

[BB55]

Here is an Excel spreadsheet that I made with all packages from the EVR-L29 and how to remove them without root. Each package name is listed along with the description of each package (if applicable) and whether or not each package is safe to remove. Use your own common sense on removal of some of these. Obviously if you want the stock dialer and contacts then don't remove the Android Dialer & Contacts packages. You need ADB & Fastboot extracted to a folder on your PC and you have to open up a command prompt in that folder. After removing the packages you want, you can get them back by reinstalling the original or updated apk for that app or by factory resetting your phone.



Spreadsheet:

Google Drive:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1TSfRXoxV0gccWyXlJ8klE_knDbcgnFKh/view?usp=sharing

ADB & Fastboot:

AndroidFileHost:
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=11410963190603856371

I'm still working on my aloo. Using app inspector I see three packages associated with huawei share:
1. com.huawei.android.instantshare
2. com.huawei.pcassistant
3. com.huawei.android.internal.app

I see from your spreadsheets that you suggest it is not safe to remove number 3. Would appreciate any further thoughts/comments about its removal.

There are a few huawei apps that I will be keeping but think I recall reading somewhere that this would mean I must also keep the huawei app store on the phone else the apps I keep would not receive future updates. That sounds a bit odd to me but as a newbie to android I need advice from someone much more experienced - like you ?.

 

[ajsmsg78]

I'm still working on my aloo. Using app inspector I see three packages associated with huawei share:
1. com.huawei.android.instantshare
2. com.huawei.pcassistant
3. com.huawei.android.internal.app

I see from your spreadsheets that you suggest it is not safe to remove number 3. Would appreciate any further thoughts/comments about its removal.

There are a few huawei apps that I will be keeping but think I recall reading somewhere that this would mean I must also keep the huawei app store on the phone else the apps I keep would not receive future updates. That sounds a bit odd to me but as a newbie to android I need advice from someone much more experienced - like you ?.

I wasn't sure about internal.app package so I marked it as not safe. If you want to be able to login to download themes, Huawei App updates etc you'll have to keep hwid and appgallery installed.

Personally I don't use any of the Huawei Apps so I removed almost all of them except Themes.

 

[Zanr Zij]

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1GYF5BSyTPd85HlUYy4XMvoDT6K7C6NLW/view?usp=drivesdk

I tried but can not install: failed

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[rainbow99]

oh no, i uninstalled some of the recommended apps and now my settings crashes. any advice would be appreciated.

List of apps I uninstalled:
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.android.apps.tag
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.android.backupconfirm
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.android.bips
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.android.bookmarkprovider
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.android.calendar
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.android.calllogbackup
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.android.chrome
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.android.dreams.phototable
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.android.email
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.android.emergency
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.android.htmlviewer
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.android.huawei.HiMediaEngine
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.android.incallui
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.android.mediacenter
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.android.partnerbrowsercustomizations.tmobile
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.android.printspooler
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.android.providers.partnerbookmarks
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.android.providers.userdictionary
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.android.sharedstoragebackup
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.android.wallpaper.livepicker
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.example.android.notepad
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.facebook.appmanager
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.facebook.services
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.facebook.system
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.google.android.apps.docs
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.google.android.apps.maps
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.google.android.apps.photos
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.google.android.apps.tachyon
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.google.android.apps.work.oobconfig
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.google.android.feedback
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.google.android.googlequicksearchbox
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.google.android.music
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.google.android.onetimeinitializer
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.google.android.printservice.recommendation
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.google.android.setupwizard
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.google.android.street
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.google.android.youtube
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.hisi.mapcon
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.huawei.android.chr
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.huawei.android.FloatTasks
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.huawei.android.instantonline
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.huawei.android.instantshare
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.huawei.android.karaoke
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.huawei.android.launcher
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.huawei.android.mirrorshare
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.huawei.appmarket
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.huawei.contactscamcard
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.huawei.hicard
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.huawei.hidisk
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.huawei.hifolder
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.huawei.himovie.overseas
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.huawei.hitouch
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.huawei.hiview
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.huawei.hiviewtunnel
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.huawei.hwid
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.huawei.hwstartupguide
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.huawei.iaware
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.huawei.iconnect
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.huawei.intelligent
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.huawei.livewallpaper.matetwenty
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.huawei.nearby
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.huawei.parentcontrol
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.huawei.pcassistant
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.huawei.scanner
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.huawei.search
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.huawei.vassistant
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.netflix.mediaclient
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.netflix.partner.activation
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.swiftkey.swiftkeyconfigurator
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.touchtype.swiftkey

 

[ajsmsg78]

Spreadsheet updated. Added a few more apps to the safe to remove list and updated a few descriptions.

 

[ivanox1972]

Boss, guide is great but it is for international version? I will try to see what can be deleted on al00...

 

[ajsmsg78]

Boss, guide is great but it is for international version? I will try to see what can be deleted on al00...

Yes it's for the L29, I don't have an AL00 to test.

 

[user4001]

Here is an Excel spreadsheet that I made with all packages from the EVR-L29 and how to remove them without root. Each package name is listed along with the description of each package (if applicable) and whether or not each package is safe to remove. Use your own common sense on removal of some of these. Obviously if you want the stock dialer and contacts then don't remove the Android Dialer & Contacts packages. You need ADB & Fastboot extracted to a folder on your PC and you have to open up a command prompt in that folder. After removing the packages you want, you can get them back by reinstalling the original or updated apk for that app (if supported) or by factory resetting your phone.



Spreadsheet:

Google Drive:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1TSfRXoxV0gccWyXlJ8klE_knDbcgnFKh/view?usp=sharing

ADB & Fastboot:

AndroidFileHost:
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=11410963190603856371

I used this on my P20 Pro running Pie, after resetting - and it worked a treat. Thanks a lot, my phone is flying now.

I had done this a few times already on Oreo but ended up breaking loads first time I tried - This list is great

 

[Djsmalls]

Hi

I have uninstslled the huawei search which was really annoying. Would it brake my phone if I removed the huawei app store and huawei mobile services???

I use play store which suits me fine and I don't use huawei built in apps tbh just would like advice as well as the codes as I can't seem to see them on the list

Cheers

 

[rowihel2012]

Removing stock launcher with adb
failure after 195 update

 

[filip_pine]

Guys, what am i missing here ?

I have the proper ADB Driver installed, USB Debbuging set to ON, Debug in Charge Mode Only as well... still no recognized comands...

 

[freezingpoint]

Guys, what am i missing here ?

I have the proper ADB Driver installed, USB Debbuging set to ON, Debug in Charge Mode Only as well... still no recognized comands...

You need to type in adb shell first