uninstall remove bloatware android adb commands

Remove/Uninstall Bloatware Apps from Android via ADB

In this guide, we will show you the steps to remove or uninstall Bloatware Apps from Android devices via ADB Commands. Near about every OEM packs in a few pre-installed apps on their devices. While they would tag them under productivity or utility domain, but more often than not it has nothing to do with aiding out the users. Rather, it’s mostly due to sponsorship or some contracts. So can’t we just uninstall these apps?

Well, this is where lies the major issue. The smartphone manufacturer treats this bloatware as system apps. So as opposed to user apps, you cannot simply uninstall them. However, there do exist some handy workaround through which you could easily remove or uninstall Bloatware Apps from your Android device via ADB Commands. And this guide shall make you aware of just that. So without further ado, let’s get started.



Remove/Uninstall Bloatware Apps from Android

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The aforementioned task will be carried out via ADB commands. For that, you need to install Android SDK and enable Debugging, all of which are explained in depth below. Apart from that, we will also let you know how the command to find all the system apps installed on your device. Likewise, we will be sharing two different commands- the first one will uninstall the bloatware and remove all its data from your device.

The second command will only uninstall the app but their data would still remain on your device. Furthermore, we will also let you know how to disable a bloatware app. Rounding off this guide, we will show you the steps to reinstall the uninstalled bloatware apps as well. So without further ado, let’s get started with the guide to remove or uninstall Bloatware Apps from Android devices via ADB Commands.

STEP 1: Install Android SDK

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First and foremost, you will have to install the Android SDK Platform Tools on your PC. This is the official ADB and Fastboot binary provided by Google and is the only recommended one. So download it and then extract it to any convenient location on your PC. Doing so will give you the platform-tools folder, which will be used throughout this guide.

STEP 2: Enable USB Debugging

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Next up, you will have to enable USB Debugging on your device. This will make your device recognizable by the PC in ADB mode, which will then allow you to boot your device to Fastboot Mode. So head over to Settings > About Phone > Tap on Build Number 7 times > Go back to Settings > System > Advanced > Developer Options > Enable USB Debugging.

STEP 3: Get App Package Name

To uninstall a bloatware app, you will need to have its package name. There are quite a few ways through which you could get hold of the same, such as via Play Store. Do check out our guide on How to Get App Package Name on Android [3 Methods].

STEP 4: Verify ADB Connection

  1. Connect your device to the PC via USB cable. Make sure USB Debugging is enabled.
  2. Then head over to the platform-tools folder, type in CMD in the address bar, and hit Enter. This will launch the Command Prompt.
  3. Type in the following command in the CMD window to check the ADB Connection:
    adb devices

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  4. You should now get the Device ID, signifying that the connection stands successful. [If there’s an issue, then please refer to our guide How to Fix All ADB and Fastboot Errors].

STEP 5: Enable ADB Shell

  1. Type in the below command in the CMD window and hit Enter:
    adb shell

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  2. You shall now get your device codename, signifying that the shell connection has been established.

ADB Command to Get a List of All System Apps

Execute the below command in the CMD window to get a list of all the system-installed apps:

pm list packages -s

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ADB Command to Disable Bloatware Apps on Android

The below command will disable the bloatware app on your device. They will still remain on your device but wouldn’t be able to carry out any function- either in the foreground or background:

pm disable-user --user 0 <package name>

For example, if you wish to disable Pixel Launcher [the default system launcher on Pixel devices], whose app package name is com.google.android.apps.nexuslauncher, then the above command will transform to

pm disable-user --user 0 com.google.android.apps.nexuslauncher

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ADB Command to Re-Enable Bloatware Apps on Android

You could use the below command to re-enable the bloatware app on your Android device:

pm enable -–user 0 <package name>

For example, if you wish to re-enable Pixel Launcher, whose app package name is com.google.android.apps.nexuslauncher, then the above command will transform to

pm enable -–user 0 com.google.android.apps.nexuslauncher

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ADB Command to Uninstall Bloatware But Keep Data

The below command will remove the bloatware app from your device, but the data of that app will still remain on your device

pm uninstall -k --user 0 <package name>

For example, if you wish to uninstall Pixel Launcher but preserve data, with the app package name com.google.android.apps.nexuslauncher, then the above command will transform to

pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.google.android.apps.nexuslauncher

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ADB Command to Uninstall Bloatware and Remove its Data

The following command will uninstall the bloatware from your device and remove all the data of that app as well.

pm uninstall --user 0 <package name>

Say, if you wish to uninstall Pixel Launcher and remove its data as well, with the app package name com.google.android.apps.nexuslauncher, then the above command will transform to

ADB Command to Reinstall Removed Bloatware Apps

In some instances, removing a bloatware app might make your device behave unexpectedly or the app might itself send Frequent Crash pop-ups. So the best bet in those cases is to reinstall that app. This could be done via the following command:

cmd package install-existing <package name>

For example, if you wish to reinstall Pixel Launcher, whose app package name is com.google.android.apps.nexuslauncher, then the above command will transform to

pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.google.android.apps.nexuslauncher

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All Android Devices Bloatware List

In this section, we will be listing out all the bloatware apps belonging to major OEMs. Do keep in mind that sometimes an app may misbehave, so it’s better to re-install it. Furthermore, it is up to the user to verify the credibility and usage of each before uninstalling them. Droidwin and its members wouldn’t be held responsible in case of a thermonuclear war, your alarm doesn’t wake you up, or if anything happens to your device and data by executing the below commands.

Debloat/Remove Bloatware from Samsung

pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.svoice.sync
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.app.watchmanager
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.drivelink.stub
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.svoice
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.widgetapp.yahooedge.finance
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.android.dreams.phototable
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.widgetapp.yahooedge.sport
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.spdfnote
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.sec.android.widgetapp.samsungapps
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.email.provider
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.app.ledcoverdream
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.sec.android.cover.ledcover
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.sec.android.app.desktoplauncher
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.sec.android.app.withtv
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.app.memo
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.sec.spp.push
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.sec.android.app.shealth
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.spay
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.voicewakeup
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.voiceserviceplatform
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.sec.android.sidesync30
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.hmt.vrsvc
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.app.vrsetupwizardstub
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.hmt.vrshell
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.android.exchange
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.groupcast
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.sec.android.service.health
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.sec.kidsplat.installer
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.sec.android.widgetapp.diotek.smemo
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.sec.android.provider.snote
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.sec.android.app.translator
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.vlingo.midas
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.sec.readershub
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.sec.android.app.gamehub
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.sec.everglades.update
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.sec.everglades
pm uninstall -k --user 0 tv.peel.samsung.app
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.sec.yosemite.phone
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.app.episodes
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.app.storyalbumwidget
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.tripwidget
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.service.travel
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.tripadvisor.tripadvisor
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.android.email
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.sec.android.app.ocr
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.dsi.ant.sample.acquirechannels
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.dsi.ant.service.socket
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.dsi.ant.server
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.dsi.ant.plugins.antplus
pm uninstall -k --user 0 flipboard.boxer.app
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.cnn.mobile.android.phone.edgepanel
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.sec.android.easyonehand
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.widgetapp.yahooedge.finance
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.android.dreams.phototable
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.google.android.printservice.recommendation
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.android.printspooler
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.widgetapp.yahooedge.sport
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.spdfnote
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.sec.android.daemonapp
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.weather
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.app.reminder
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.hancom.office.editor.hidden
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.keyguardwallpaperupdator
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.app.news
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.android.egg
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.sec.android.widgetapp.samsungapps
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.game.gamehome
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.enhance.gameservice
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.game.gametools
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.sec.android.app.sbrowser
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.app.sbrowseredge
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.hmt.vrsvc
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.app.vrsetupwizardstub
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.hmt.vrshell
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.google.vr.vrcore

Debloat/Remove Bloatware from Xiaomi

com.android.chrome | Chrome Browser (you may loose webview)
com.android.deskclock | Stock Clock app
Google Bloatware on Xiaomi Phones
com.google.android.apps.docs | Google Docs
com.google.android.apps.maps | Google Maps
com.google.android.apps.photos | Google Photos
com.google.android.apps.tachyon | Google Duo
com.google.android.apps.subscriptions.red | Google One
com.google.android.music | Google Play Music
com.google.android.videos | Google Play Movies & TV
com.google.android.feedback | Feedback app
com.google.android.youtube | Youtube
com.mi.android.globalminusscreen | App Vault
com.mi.android.globalFileexplorer| Mi File Manager
com.mi.globalbrowser | Mi Browser
com.mipay.wallet.in | Mi Wallet (India)
com.miui.analytics | MIUI Analytics (spyware)
com.miui.backup | Backup app
com.miui.bugreport | Bug reporting app
com.miui.calculator | Mi Calculator
com.miui.cleanmaster | System Cleaner
com.miui.cloudbackup | Cloud Backup service
com.miui.cloudservice | Cloud service
com.miui.micloudsync | Cloud Sync
com.miui.cloudservice.sysbase | Cloud service
com.miui.compass | MIUI Compass
com.miui.fm | MIUI FM
com.miui.freeform | MIUI Picture in Picture service
com.miui.hybrid | Quick Apps (data mining app)
com.miui.hybrid.accessory | Quick Apps (data mining app)
com.miui.miservice | Services & feedback
com.miui.mishare.connectivity | Mi Share
com.miui.miwallpaper | Wallpaper app (may not change lockscreen wallpaper after)
com.miui.msa.global | MSA or MIUI Ad Services
com.miui.notes | Notes
com.miui.phrase | Frequent phrases
com.miui.player | Music Player
com.android.soundrecorder | Sound Recorder
com.miui.screenrecorder | Screen Recorder
com.miui.touchassistant | Quick Ball feature
com.miui.videoplayer | MIUI Video player
com.miui.weather2 | Weather app
com.miui.yellowpage | Yellow Page app
com.xiaomi.account | Mi Account
com.xiaomi.calendar | Mi Calendar
com.xiaomi.discover | Xiaomi System apps updater
com.xiaomi.glgm | Games
com.xiaomi.joyose | Junk and safe to remove
com.xiaomi.midrop | Mi Drop
com.xiaomi.mipicks | GetApps(Xiaomi app store)
com.xiaomi.miplay_client
com.xiaomi.mircs | MIUI to MIUI Message
com.xiaomi.mirecycle | Mi Recycle (MIUI Security Cleaning)
com.xiaomi.misettings | Mi Settings
com.xiaomi.payment | Mi Pay
com.xiaomi.scanner | Scanner app
com.xiaomi.xmsf | Xiaomi Service Framework
com.xiaomi.xmsfkeeper | Xiaomi Service Framework
com.netflix.partner.activation | Netflix
com.netflix.mediaclient | Netflix
com.tencent.soter.soterserver | Chinese Payment service
com.facebook.appmanager | Facebook
com.facebook.services | Facebook
com.facebook.system | Facebook
com.facebook.katana | Facebook
com.miui.daemon | Miui Daemon
com.google.android.gm | Gmail
com.google.android.gms | Gmail service

Test Before Removing:

com.android.browser | Web Browser
com.android.providers.downloads.ui | Downloads app
com.android.providers.partnerbookmarks | Partner Bookmarks
com.android.bips | Default Printing Service
com.android.bookmarkprovider | Bookmark Provider
com.android.calendar | Calendar app
com.android.cellbroadcastreceiver
com.android.cellbroadcastreceiver.overlay.common
com.android.dreams.basic | Screensaver app
com.android.dreams.phototable | Screensaver app
com.android.egg z| Android Easter Egg
com.android.emergency | SOS Calling
com.android.mms | MMS app
com.android.mms.service | MMS
com.android.printspooler | Printing service
com.android.statementservice | Checks APK files
com.android.stk | SIM Tool-kit
com.android.thememanager
com.android.thememanager.module
com.android.wallpaper.livepicker | Live wallpaper
com.android.wallpaperbackup | Wallpaper backup feature
com.android.wallpapercropper | Wallpaper cropping feature
com.android.hotwordenrollment.okgoogle | OK Google
com.google.ar.lens | AR Lens
com.google.android.apps.wellbeing | Digital Wellbeing
com.google.android.gm | Gmail
com.google.android.gms | Gmail service
com.google.android.gms.location.history | Gmail location service
com.google.android.googlequicksearchbox | Google Quick Search
com.google.android.inputmethod.latin | Gboard
com.google.android.marvin.talkback | Talkback feature
com.google.android.printservice.recommendation | Mobile Printing
com.google.android.syncadapters.calendar | Calendar Sync
com.google.android.tts | Text-to-speech
com.mi.health | Mi Health
com.mi.webkit.core | Mi Webkit
com.mipay.wallet.id | Mi Wallet
com.miui.aod | MIUI Always-on Display
com.miui.android.fashiongallery | Wallpaper Carousel (CAREFULL can't remove with Fastboot Tools)
com.miui.userguide | User Guide app
com.miui.gallery | MIUI Gallery
com.xiaomi.micloud.sdk | Cloud App
com.miui.face | MIUI Biometric
com.miui.fmservice| MIUI FM (needs testing might loose FM on device)
com.miui.wmsvc WMService
com.miui.vsimcore VsimCore
com.xiaomi.finddevice | Find my device service

Debloat/Remove Bloatware from Huawei/Honor

com.baidu.input_huawei
com.huawei.appmarket
com.huawei.android.chr
com.huawei.android.FloatTasks
com.huawei.android.hsf
com.huawei.android.hwpay 
com.huawei.android.karaoke
com.huawei.android.mirrorshare 
com.huawei.android.remotecontroller 
com.huawei.search 
com.huawei.stylus.floatmenu
com.huawei.android.tips 
com.huawei.android.totemweather
com.huawei.arengine.service 
com.huawei.browser 
com.huawei.contactscamcard 
com.huawei.compass 
com.huawei.desktop.explorer 
com.huawei.fido.uafclient 
com.huawei.gameassistant 
com.huawei.geofence 
com.huawei.hdiw 
com.huawei.hifolder 
com.huawei.himovie.overseas 
com.huawei.hitouch 
com.huawei.hwdetectrepair 
com.huawei.iaware 
com.huawei.livewallpaper.paradise 
com.huawei.parentcontrol 
com.huawei.pcassistant 
com.huawei.phoneservice
com.huawei.mirror 
com.huawei.screenrecorder
com.huawei.vassistant 
com.huawei.videoeditor 
com.huawei.wallet 
com.huawei.watch.sync
com.iflytek.speechsuite

Debloat/Remove Bloatware from Motorola

Given here are all the bloatware apps that are safe to remove for your Motorola device. To know more on the same, do check out our standalone guide on this topic: How to Debloat/Remove Bloatware from Motorola Devices via ADB Commands.

Motorola Apps

com.motorola.android.fmradio (FM Radio)
com.motorola.fmplayer (FM Radio)
com.motorola.genie (Moto Help)
com.motorola.moto (Moto)

Facebook Apps

com.facebook.services
com.facebook.katana
com.facebook.system
com.facebook.appmanager

Google Apps

com.android.vending (Google Playstore)
com.android.chrome (Chrome Browser)
com.android.hotwordnerollment.okgoogle (Google Assistant Listening Device)
com.android.hotwordnerollment.xgoogle (Google Assistant Componenet)
com.google.android.gm (Gmail)
com.google.android.calculator (Calculator)
com.google.android.calendar (Calendar)
com.google.android.syncadapters.calendar (Calendar Sync)
com.google.android.contacts (Google Contacts)
com.google.android.syncadapters.contacts (Google Contacts Sync)
com.google.android.videos (Google Play Movies and TV)
com.google.android.googlequicksearchbox (Google Search Bar On Home Pg)
com.google.android.youtube (Youtube)
com.google.android.music (Google Play Music)
com.google.android.gms (Google Play Services)
com.google.android.gms.location.history (Google Play Tracking Location)
com.google.android.printservice.recommendation (Print Service)
com.google.android.apps.subscriptions.red (Google One)
com.google.android.apps.photos (Google Photos)
com.google.android.apps.docs (Google Drive)
com.google.android.apps.maps (Google Maps)
com.google.android.apps.youtube.music (Youtube Music)
com.google.android.apps.tachyon (Google Duo)
com.google.android.apps.walletnfcrel (Google Pay)
com.google.android.apps.wellbeing (Google Digital Well Being App)
com.google.android.apps.googleassistant (Google Assistant)

Debloat/Remove Bloatware from Realme

If you have any doubts then you could also refer to the App Packages names and their functions that we have shared for each of the below commands just after this section. Also, don’t forget to check out the HeyTaps App Removal Bloatware List that is present in Realme and Oppo devices.

adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.android.backupconfirm
adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.android.bluetoothmidiservice
adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.android.bookmarkprovider
adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.android.calllogbackup
adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.android.cellbroadcastreceiver
adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.android.cellbroadcastreceiver.overlay.common
adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.android.email.partnerprovider
adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.android.managedprovisioning
adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.android.providers.partnerbookmarks
adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.android.sharedstoragebackup
adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.android.statementservice
adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.android.stk
adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.android.wallpaperbackup
adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.coloros.video
adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.coloros.pictorial
adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.coloros.oppomultiapp
adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.coloros.activation
adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.coloros.activation.overlay.common
adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.coloros.assistantscreen
adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.coloros.athena
adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.coloros.backuprestore
adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.coloros.backuprestore.remoteservice
adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.coloros.bootreg
adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.coloros.childrenspace
adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.coloros.cloud
adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.coloros.compass2
adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.coloros.encryption
adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.coloros.floatassistant
adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.coloros.gamespace
adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.coloros.gallery3d
adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.coloros.healthcheck
adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.coloros.lockassistant
adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.coloros.ocrscanner
adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.coloros.ocrservice
adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.coloros.phonemanager
adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.coloros.phonenoareainquire
adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.coloros.resmonitor
adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.coloros.sceneservice
adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.coloros.securepay
adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.coloros.securitykeyboard
adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.coloros.smartdrive
adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.coloros.soundrecorder
adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.coloros.speechassist
adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.coloros.translate.engine
adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.coloros.video
adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.coloros.wallet
adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.coloros.weather.service
adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.coloros.weather2
adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.coloros.widget.smallweather
adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.coloros.wifibackuprestore
adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.dropboxchmod
adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.dsi.ant.server
adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.facebook.appmanager
adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.facebook.services
adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.facebook.system
adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.oppo.usercenter
adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.ted.number
adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.oppo.quicksearchbox
adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.heytap.habit.analysis
adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.heytap.openid
adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.heytap.browser
adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.mediatek.omacp
adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.mobiletools.systemhelper
adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.nearme.atlas
adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.nearme.instant.platform
adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.nearme.statistics.rom
adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.nearme.browser
adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.nearme.themestore
adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.oppo.ScoreAppMonitor
adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.oppo.aod
adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.oppo.atlas
adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.oppo.bttestmode
adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.oppo.criticallog
adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.oppo.decrypt
adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.oppo.engineermode
adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.oppo.engineermode.camera
adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.oppo.engineermode.network
adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.oppo.fingerprints.finterprintsensortest
adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.oppo.logkit
adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.oppo.logkitservice
adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.oppo.mimosiso
adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.oppo.music
adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.oppo.nw
adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.oppo.market
adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.oppo.operationManual
adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.oppo.oppopowermonitor
adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.oppo.ovoicemanager
adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.oppo.partnerbrowsercustomizations
adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.oppo.qualityprotect
adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.oppo.quicksearchbox
adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.oppo.rftoolkit
adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.oppo.sos
adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.oppo.startlogkit
adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.oppo.usageDump
adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.oppo.webview
adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.oppo.wifirf
adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.oppo.wifisniffer
adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.oppoex.afterservice
adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.qualcomm.qti.modemtestmode
adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.qualcomm.qti.remoteSimlockAuth
adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.qualcomm.uimremoteclient
adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.qualcomm.uimremoteserver
adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.realme.logtool
adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.realme.securitycheck
adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.tencent.soter.soterserver
adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.opera.browser
adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.coloros.onekeylockscreen
adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.coloros.gamespaceui
adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 org.kman.AquaMail
adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.opera.preinstall
adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.facebook.katana

Realme App Package Names and their Functions

We have listed all the third-party, bloatware and system apps installed on the Realme devices UI 2.0 (Android 11) and 3.0 (Android 12). The ultimate decision as to which of the apps you need to uninstall lies in your hands. So go through each of the app’s functionality listed below and then decide accordingly. [Credits: XDA Senior Member RMX3370].

Accessory Framework #Unnecessary app for realme bluetooth headphones users
After Sales Service #Restore it when going to Service Center
Android Accessibility Suite #Provides accessibility and talkback to users
Android Auto #For connecting to Cars with Andrid Infotainment
Android Setup #Not needed after setup is done
App Cloner #Remove if you dont use App cloner provided in system
App Enhancement Services #GameSpace Tools
ARCore # Stub to provide AR support
Assistant #Google Assistant
Assistive Ball #Remove if you dont use
atlasService #Removebloatware , accesses location in background
Bookmark Provider #Bloat No Important Function
BTtestmode #Not needed , no effect on Bluetooth on its removal
Calculator #Better Calculators avaialble on Play Store
Calendar #Google Calendar
Carrier Location Services #Required if you use VOWIFI
Carrier Services #Provides RCS messaging
Chrome #Better Alternatives like Kiwi Browser or Brave exist
com..coloros.safecenter #Privacy Hazard
com.redteamobile.roaming #Chinese SPy tool Not needed on NON-China user phones
Combine Captions #Provides Captions in Realme Video Player Apps
Compass #Privacy Hazard
ConfigUpdater #Logging Tool by Google
Contacts #Google Contacts Not needed when using TruePHone
Crash Box
Deep Thinker #Telemetry powered by oppo
Default Print Service #Remove if you dont have printer
Device Configuration #Logging Tool by Oppo
Diagnostics #Gimmick of coloros
Digital Wellbeing #Google Wellbeing App always run in background
DMApp #Data Migration App , not needed after first setup
Downloads #Not needed , bloatware , maybe monitors what you are downloading for oppo
Eid-Service #Unique Identifier Service remove it no functionality loss
EmailPartnerProvider #Bloatware Service remove it no functionality loss
Emergency SOS #Keep it , if want SOS facility
Engineer Mode #Required to access engineer mode
EngineerNetwork #Required if use Engineer Mode
E-Warranty Card #Restore it when taking to Service Center
Facebook App Installer #Facebook spying tracking
Facebook App Manager #Facebook spying tracking
Facebook Services #Facebook spying tracking
Feedback #Remove logging tool ported from 1+ to realme
File Manager #Default Realme FIles Manager better use Mixplorer
Files by Google #Bloatware No unique functionality
Finshell Pay #Chinese Payment App - Scam
Focus Mode #Keep it if you use Focus Mode
Gboard #Install any other keyboard before removing this
Glance for Realme #Provides Ads on LockScreen
Gmail #Remove if you dont use Gmail , better use gmail.com from browser
Google #Biggest battery sucking app
Google Assistant #Needed to enable OK Google
Google Contacts Sync #Needed to backup restore contacts from cloud
Google Location History #Backups where you went to Google Server
Google One Time Init #Not required after first boot
Google Partner Setup #Not required after first boot
Google Pay #Google Pay app remove if you dont use
Google Play Services #Remove if you want to degooglify your phone
Google Play Store #PlayStore , remove only if you dont use it
Google Services Framework #Dependecy of Play Services , remove if you don't use Google stuff
healthservice #Gimmick serves no purpose
HeySynergy #Realme Bloatware
HeyTap Cloud #REalme Tracking Hazard
Hot Apps #Provides ads on 32000 device
In Ear Monitoring #Useless Gimmick
Internet #Oppo Internet Browser somehow even worse than Chrome

Keep Notes #App to keep notes synced on Google Account
Kid Space #Remove if you don't have to give phone to kids
Lens #Google Lens , remove if you dont use it
Lock Screen Magazine #Provides ads on 32000 device
Market Feedback Agent #Google Logging tool not needed
MBN Test #Runs in background , not needed for a user
Messages #Google Messages , better alternative is signal as SMS app
Music #Realme Music Player better alternative is Musicolet
My Realme #Realme Bloatware
Netflix #Netflix Stub
Network Health Services #Runs in background , not needed for a user
Obrain #Telemetry
OIDT Service #Pacakge name is Postman I dont know what it sends or receives , no functionality loss on removal
Omacp #Mediatek app on Snapdragon SOC , realme devs talent
OneTrace #Traces Users Activity
OpenCapabilityService #Chinese unique identifier privacy hazard
OpenID #Chinese unique identifier privacy hazard
OplusLocationService #Provides Beidou Satellites assisted navigation
Payment Protection #Gimmick and Privacy Hazard
Phone #Google Phone remove it and use TruePhone to record phonecalls without announcement
Photos #GOogle Photos app remove if you dont use it
Private Safe #Privacy hazard , removing will disable privacy safe feature
QCDM-FF #Qualcomm Tool, runs in background no functionality loss on removal
realme Share #Google nEarby share alternative created by Chines OEMs , removing will cause share from RealmeGAllery to be empty
Screencast #Required if you cast screen to TV or use 3rd part Screen Recording Apps
sdk #Not required unless you are using Heytap cloud
Search #Provides search function on realme launcher , better use NOVA7 launcher
Secure Keyboard #Privacy hazard ,who knows what it is storing
Secure Payment #Privacy hazard
SecurutyAnalysis #another realme gimmick
Setup Wizard #not needed after first boot
Shelper #Malware remove immediately
SIM Tool Kit #Removing this will remove popups of sim
Sleep Capsule #remove if you dont use it
Smart Sidebar #remove if you dont use sidebar feature
Software Update #remove if you dont want new software updates to come
Sound Amplifier #Does not works
System Cloner #Provides dual space option , remove if you dont use
System Messages #MMS Support for your SIM , remove if you dont mms
System Tracing #AOSP process tracing for debug
System Upgrade Services #remove if you dont want new software updates to come
Tags #Google NFC app
Theme Store #RAM Hogger , remove if you dont use theme
Update Service #remove if you dont want new software updates to come
User Experience Program #realme tracking telemetry , privacy hazard
User Guide #guide on how to use phone
Video (system) #Video Player by realme better use MX Player or VLC
Wallpapers #Not needed better wallpapers app in PlaySTore
Weather #Remove if you dont use it
Weather Services #remove if you removed weather
Wireless Emergency Alerts #Provides earthquake or other disasters alerts
WifiBackupRestore #Oppo Restore app , not required after first setup
YouTube #Remove it and use Youtube vanced

Debloat Remove Oppo Bloatware Apps from Realme

Well, Oppo wasn’t satisfied in bloating its own set of devices and hence decided to jump over to Realme. So let’s remove them from our device and give Realme back its reclaim glory! On that note, here is the list of Oppo bloatware apps that you would find on your Realme device:

com.oppo.aod
com.oppo.atlas
com.oppo.bttestmode
com.oppo.criticallog
com.oppo.gmail.overlay
com.oppo.lfeh
com.oppo.logkit
com.oppo.market | Realme App Market
com.oppo.mimosiso
com.oppo.music | Oppo Music
com.oppo.nw
com.oppo.operationManual
com.oppo.ovoicemanager
com.oppo.partnerbrowsercustomizations
com.oppo.qualityprotect
com.oppo.rftoolkit
com.oppo.sos | Emergency call app
com.oppo.startlogkit
com.oppo.usageDump
com.oppo.webview
com.oppo.wifirf
com.oppoex.afterservice
com.oppo.quicksearchbox
com.oppo.ScoreAppMonitor
com.oppo.usercenter
com.oppoex.afterservice

All Android Apps Bloatware List

Here’s the list of all the Android apps that come preinstalled onto your device. Do keep in mind that they are independent of the device, so the below commands are applicable for Android smartphones.

Google Bloatware

pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.google.android.googlequicksearchbox
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.google.android.gm
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.google.android.apps.tachyon
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.google.android.music
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.android.chrome
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.google.android.apps.photos
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.google.vr.vrcore
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.google.android.youtube
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.google.android.videos
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.google.android.talk
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.google.android.apps.books
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.google.android.apps.magazines
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.google.android.apps.plus
com.google.android.apps.books 
com.google.android.apps.cloudprint
com.google.android.apps.currents
com.google.android.apps.docs
com.google.android.apps.fitness 
com.google.android.apps.mapps
com.google.android.apps.photos
com.google.android.apps.tachyon
com.google.android.apps.wallpaper
com.google.android.apps.wellbeing
com.google.android.feedback
com.google.android.googlequicksearchbox
com.google.android.gm
com.google.ar.core
com.google.marvin.talkback
com.google.android.play.games
com.google.android.street
com.google.android.videos
com.google.android.youtube
com.google.tango.measure

Amazon Bloatware

pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.amazon.mShop.android
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.amazon.fv
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.amazon.kindle
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.amazon.mp3
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.amazon.venezia

Microsoft Bloatware

pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.microsoft.skydrive
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.skype.raider
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.microsoft.office.excel
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.microsoft.office.word
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.microsoft.office.powerpoint

Facebook Bloatware

pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.facebook.katana
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.facebook.system
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.facebook.appmanager
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.facebook.services

HeyTap Apps in Color OS/Realme UI

On Oppo and Realme devices, you will find some apps belonging to HeyTap. Since most of these apps are system bloatware apps, we would advise you to first disable them and use your device for a couple of minutes. If there are no negative consequences, then you may proceed ahead and remove those bloatware apps from your Oppo/Realme device. [On the other hand, if you do face any issues, then just re-enable that app].

com.heytap.browser | Stock Browser
com.heytap.cloud | HeyTap Cloud
com.heytap.datamigration
com.heytap.habit.analysis
com.heytap.market | App Market
com.heytap.mcs | System Messages
com.heytap.openid
com.heytap.pictorial
com.heytap.themestore
com.heytap.usercenter
com.heytap.usercenter.overlay

Remove Qualcomm Bloatware

These Qualcomm apps are used for testing and debugging purposes. On a personal note, I wouldn’t recommend uninstalling these apps as they might come in handy under certain circumstances. Still, the choice is all yours.

com.qualcomm.qti.modemtestmode
com.qualcomm.qti.remoteSimlockAuth
com.qualcomm.uimremoteclient
com.qualcomm.uimremoteserve

How to Fix Failure[Delete failed Internal Error]

Some users (especially with Realme device owners) are reportedly facing the Failure[Delete failed Internal Error]. So I did an investigation and found out that the OEM has restricted the removal of some system apps. To bypass this, you will need to have a rooted device.

If you are already rooted, then you may proceed with the below set of commands to fix this issue and remove bloatware from your Android device. Make sure to replace AppName and AppID accordingly. Furthermore, when you enter the below ‘su’ command, you shall get a SuperUser prompt from Magisk onto your device, don’t forget to tap on Grant.

su adb shell Fix Failure[Delete failed Internal Error]

adb shell 
su
mount -o rw,remount /system
rm -rf /system/app/AppName.apk
rm -rf /data/data/AppID
mount -o ro,remount /system
exit

So this was all from this guide on how to uninstall or remove bloatware from Android devices via ADB Commands. We will be constantly updating this guide with more commands, so don’t forget to bookmark it. Likewise, if you come across any bloatware that is missing from this list, then please let us know in the comments section below, along with your device name.

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21 thoughts on “Remove/Uninstall Bloatware Apps from Android via ADB”

  1. Thanks for post! i am trying to get an elderly Samsung Galaxy Tab A6 back to life and this is really helping.
    I have a question regarding a slight error I made, perhaps someone can help me: i used the uninstall -k instruction in a particularly big piece of bloatware. The uninstall was successful but it seems to me it is still consuming some 40 MB of storage (it still appears in the app list), but now I can’t delete the data nor reinstall it to try the full uninstall again. It seems the cmd install instruction doesn’t work in Android 5.1.1
    Any ideas how to completely remove these zombified apps?
    Thanks!

  2. It should be noted that this does actually recover storage. It simply removes the app from the apps list.

  3. Amigo Sadique Hassan, le escribo por este medio ya que estoy realizando el mismo procedimiento con un dispositivo alcatel pulse mix, pero con un combatiente
    elsa6_na:/ $ pm uninstall -k –user 0 com.amazon.mShop.android.shopping
    Failure [DELETE_FAILED_INTERNAL_ERROR], ya e tratado en varios ocasiones pero con el mismo resultado.

    espero su respuesta; saludos de Venezuela
    Robert Pérez

    1. Hola Robert, parece que hay un problema con los permisos administrativos. Después de ejecutar el comando ADB Shell, aparecerá un mensaje en su dispositivo, asegúrese de permitirlo. En la misma línea, asegúrese de tener instaladas las últimas herramientas de la plataforma SDK de Android.

    2. Hi there,
      I tried exactly what you said but at the end it gives me this error:
      Failure [-1000]
      Please help me!! I can’t downgrade my mi music app, which is on a 4.3.0.0 version. ( Chinese version)

      Thank you so much

  4. Thanks Sadique, ran into a bit of an issue here. I uninstalled a ton of bloatware while setting up a new Samsung Galaxy M52 using command pm uninstall -k –user 0 . All went fine except that the ‘Accessibility’ section under Settings menu does not open and crashes repeatedly. Not sure which package to reinstall in order to fix it. I see the packages com.samsung.accessibility and com.samsung.android.accessibility.talkback are already installed and I did not even touched them.

  5. Great list.
    I have one question:
    If I uninstall a system (Bloatware) package do I actually regain that space in internal memory?
    I uninstalled a few but the space I regained was marginal.

  6. Removed several apps but ridiculously I lost space!! What can I do to uninstall them and gain space?

  7. Overall, nice tutorial.
    If you could add package names for the “Realme App Names and their Functions” would be very useful.

    1. Hi Hadi, this is a universal guide applicable across all Android devices. However, if you are having issues deleting a specific preinstalled app on your Tecno/Infinix, then please let me know the name of that app [or much better, its package ID], and I will let you know the commands

  8. Hello Sir.

    Any idea how to work with “Features” ???

    adb shell pm list features

    I mean how to Delete / Remove / Disable ?

    I think some of them are more important than packages..

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