What preinstalled packages/bloatware apps are safe to uninstall on FTV2 (Sloane)? - Fire TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

I am running the latest rbox prerooted ROM (5.2.7.2_r1)
I would like to remove bloatware and pretty much anything that wont break any of the main functions of the device.
I don't use any of the Amazon apps or services except for the built in launcher, to retain access to the settings menu and the app market.
I've seen a few posts about debloating the different models, such as the stick 2, with a list of things that have been disabled or uninstalled, and I would imagine alot of it is the same, but I just wanted to be sure.
so what all is safe to get rid of without breaking the launcher?

LazorBlind said:
I am running the latest rbox prerooted ROM (5.2.7.2_r1)
I would like to remove bloatware and pretty much anything that wont break any of the main functions of the device.
I don't use any of the Amazon apps or services except for the built in launcher, to retain access to the settings menu and the app market.
I've seen a few posts about debloating the different models, such as the stick 2, with a list of things that have been disabled or uninstalled, and I would imagine alot of it is the same, but I just wanted to be sure.
so what all is safe to get rid of without breaking the launcher?
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Here is a packages of Amazon junk to disable using System App Remover app:
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com.amazon.device.software.ota - part of the OTA updates
com.amazon.device.software.ota.override
com.amazon.hedwig - what's the app name
com.amazon.avod
com.amazon.vizzini - part of the Amazon voice support
com.amazon.bueller.photos - required to access Amazon screensaver
com.amazon.bueller.music
com.amazon.device.sale.service - suspecting to block the recommendations in Android TV (Leanback) launcher
com.amazon.firebat - what's the app name
com.amazon.venezia
* com.amazon.dcp.contracts.library - part of the Amazon services
com.amazon.precog
com.amazon.tv.nimh
* com.amazon.tv.launcher - Amazon KFTV Launcher
* com.amazon.tv.settings - Amazon TV settings
You can see the asterisk (*) to indicate the necessary apps.

Thank you. This has helped!

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Fire TV never sleeps after FW update

Using the newest Cusom Pre-Rooted Rom (51.1.5.0_515030720) and newest SPMC (14.2.0), the Screen Saver works great but the transition from Screen Saver to Sleep never happens! It just stays on Screen Saver forever (until pressing anything).
* I can't tell if it's only for SPMC or the entire system (SPMC is my Launcher as well).
* When choosing Sleep from the Fire TV Settigs Menu, sleep works great.
I'm started to worry because the Fire TV is always ON and never sleeps...
A full factory reset is nearly out of the question - I have worked tons of hours to configure and mod my system to the way it is finally ideal...
Any ideas?
Recently I had an issue with my FTV not sleeping. Think it might have been due to certain Google apps not working properly due to Google Play Services auto-updating itself to v7.3.2.9 (v7.0.9.9 is the latest "good" version).
Anyways to figure out my issue I used apps like Titanium Backup and ROM Toolbox Pro (App Manager) to freeze various apps, and see if the FTV would go to sleep afterwards. Eventually I figured it out, and now my FTV sleeps like a baby.
To add my 2 cents, knowing nothing about whats installed or how your FTV is setup etc. I noticed when I updated, the new netflix (white icon) never allows the device to sleep! you have to EXIT manually before it will sleep. Also SPMC 14.2 is bugged and unstable due to an early backport of seek steps that has many memery leaks and it will eventually crash over and over FYI.
Gaiosan said:
Using the newest Cusom Pre-Rooted Rom (51.1.5.0_515030720) and newest SPMC (14.2.0), the Screen Saver works great but the transition from Screen Saver to Sleep never happens! It just stays on Screen Saver forever (until pressing anything).
* I can't tell if it's only for SPMC or the entire system (SPMC is my Launcher as well).
* When choosing Sleep from the Fire TV Settigs Menu, sleep works great.
I'm started to worry because the Fire TV is always ON and never sleeps...
A full factory reset is nearly out of the question - I have worked tons of hours to configure and mod my system to the way it is finally ideal...
Any ideas?
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Do you have Google Play installed?
MetalMan2 said:
Recently I had an issue with my FTV not sleeping. Think it might have been due to certain Google apps not working properly due to Google Play Services auto-updating itself to v7.3.2.9 (v7.0.9.9 is the latest "good" version).
Anyways to figure out my issue I used apps like Titanium Backup and ROM Toolbox Pro (App Manager) to freeze various apps, and see if the FTV would go to sleep afterwards. Eventually I figured it out, and now my FTV sleeps like a baby.
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Actually now that I think about it, Google play has stop working as well! I get a white screen whenever entering it, should i downgrade my Google apps? Where can I get the apk? Thanks!
Skater4599 said:
To add my 2 cents, knowing nothing about whats installed or how your FTV is setup etc. I noticed when I updated, the new netflix (white icon) never allows the device to sleep! you have to EXIT manually before it will sleep. Also SPMC 14.2 is bugged and unstable due to an early backport of seek steps that has many memery leaks and it will eventually crash over and over FYI.
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So which SPMC build should I use? Thanks!
krawhitham said:
Do you have Google Play installed?
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Yes...
Gaiosan said:
Actually now that I think about it, Google play has stop working as well! I get a white screen whenever entering it, should i downgrade my Google apps? Where can I get the apk? Thanks!
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There's a thread about Google Play Services auto-updating itself. This post has the APK for the appropriate version:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=60393176&postcount=17
You can't stop it from auto-updating again... I freeze Google Play Services when I don't need it, then defrost it when I do, to prevent it from updating.
MetalMan2 said:
There's a thread about Google Play Services auto-updating itself. This post has the APK for the appropriate version:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=60393176&postcount=17
You can't stop it from auto-updating again... I freeze Google Play Services when I don't need it, then defrost it when I do, to prevent it from updating.
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By freezing Google Play Services, do you mean via Titanium Backup?
Axecaster said:
By freezing Google Play Services, do you mean via Titanium Backup?
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Correct, or by some other app like ROM Toolbox Pro (App Manager).
MetalMan2 said:
Correct, or by some other app like ROM Toolbox Pro (App Manager).
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Does one tend to work better than the other on the Fire TV? Only have the paid Titanium Backup so far.
Axecaster said:
Does one tend to work better than the other on the Fire TV? Only have the paid Titanium Backup so far.
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They both work equally well, and both require a mouse.
I use both, but prefer ROM Toolbox Pro for this specific purpose because of its grid layout of apps (vs. Titanium Backup's list layout).
MetalMan2 said:
They both work equally well, and both require a mouse.
I use both, but prefer ROM Toolbox Pro for this specific purpose because of its grid layout of apps (vs. Titanium Backup's list layout).
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Odd question: Play Store through desktop browser claims ROM Toolbox Pro is not compatible with the Fire TV.
Obviously, you're reported otherwise. Should it work just fine pushing over the app from a jellybean tablet or kitkat phone, or might that cause conflicts? Or should we edit the xinstaller module to change the Device ID?
Axecaster said:
Odd question: Play Store through desktop browser claims ROM Toolbox Pro is not compatible with the Fire TV.
Obviously, you're reported otherwise. Should it work just fine pushing over the app from a jellybean tablet or kitkat phone, or might that cause conflicts? Or should we edit the xinstaller module to change the Device ID?
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There are many apps which will be listed as "incompatible" for the Fire TV.
You have a couple choices: sideload, or use Market Helper to temporarily spoof your Fire TV's identity (and thus find lots of "compatible" apps in the Play Store).

Can these apps be frozen or uninstalled without harm?

I have rooted and removed a lot of the bloat, including all AT&T apps, and most Asus Apps, but there are still some that I'm wanting to remove but I'm just not sure on how stable it will be to remove them or what they are for. One of the reasons I'm removing a lot is because for some reason I only ever have like 215MB of free RAM even when I close all apps, leaving my phone constantly screen redrawing and lagging due to all the excessive background tasks.
Here is a list of the remaining stuff I'd like to know if it's safe to remove:
AAB Service - AsusAABService.apk
ATATool - ATATool.apk
Android System Webview - webview.apk & com.google.android.webview-2/base.apk
DNLA Service - DLNAService.apk
Social Network Provider - SocialNetworkProvider.apk
Social Network Service - AsusSocialNetworkService_ATT.apk
Asus As - AsusAs.apk
ASUSCompatibilityService - AsusHoudiniXmlUpdater.apk
com.intel.widi.uibc - WidiInputService.apk
If any or all of those are safe to remove, please let me know. Thanks!
Everything except thr webview can be safely removed
Question
What exactly is the Ata tool ?
phonegeek24 said:
Everything except thr webview can be safely removed
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One way to play safe us to freeze 1st. After a few days or weeks after u don't see any issues, u can uninstall.

[ROOT] Disabling apps / services / bloat on FireTV 2 - 5.0.5

I've been trying out disabling some services / bloat and seeing what side effects there are.
So far here is what I've disabled:
Code:
[email protected]:/ # pm list packages -d
package:com.amazon.precog
package:com.amazon.recess
package:com.amazon.whisperplay.contracts
package:com.amazon.bueller.photos
package:com.amazon.kindle.cms
package:com.amazon.client.metrics
package:com.amazon.device.software.ota
package:com.amazon.whisperlink.core.android
package:com.amazon.application.compatibility.enforcer
package:com.amazon.whisperplay.service.install
package:com.amazon.device.software.ota.override
package:com.amazon.bueller.music
package:com.amazon.tv.launcher
If you need to use the FireOS Settings you *can't* disable 'com.amazon.tv.launcher' as when that is disabled it prevents you from accessing the system settings which you could get into via FireStarter or TV Launcher. But when this is disabled there is an android prompt that lets you pick your new default launcher and until you pick 'use always' each time you press the home button you can pick between your various launchers before deciding on the one to use, once you pick one then the home button goes back to normal behavior. So now my default launcher is TV Launcher, with FireStarter kept so that I can still access app settings to delete cache, clear data, uninstall, force stop, etc... and I've also got the Android TV leanback launcher installed but haven't been using it.
I do have rbox's FTV mod apk for xposed installed (not sure exactly what it is called off the top of my head) so its possible that this may also play a role in the home behavior.
Once I have root on my FireTV Stick when rbox is able to get the custom recovery and pre-rooted ROMs done I plan to disable those same services as the Stick is terribly slow on 5.0.x (still on 5.0.3 dev preview, thanks amazon :-/ ) as I believe the usability of the device will improve enough that I can actually use it again.
Does anybody know what "com.amazon.device.software.ota.override" is for? Sounds like it needs to be disabled like "com.amazon.device.software.ota".
I'm not sure what it is but I did disable it and haven't had any side effects.
And I did figure out that you can choose to temporarily disable the Amazon launcher and then pick a new default (like TV Launcher) and then re enable Amazon launcher and then it will no longer run at startup and you can just jump into it for prime usage as needed. I also did update the stick to 5.0.5.0 and rooted it with King root and disabled the same services on the stick.
I can't disable the ime. Everything becomes broken!
Iamandrewj said:
I can't disable the ime. Everything becomes broken!
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"ime"? What is the full package name?
com.amazon.tv.ime
This is the package we used to to disable in fire os 3. It's to disable the on screen keyboard.
Ludacrisvp said:
I've been trying out disabling some services / bloat and seeing what side effects there are.
So far here is what I've disabled:
Code:
[email protected]:/ # pm list packages -d
package:com.amazon.precog
package:com.amazon.recess
package:com.amazon.whisperplay.contracts
package:com.amazon.bueller.photos
package:com.amazon.kindle.cms
package:com.amazon.client.metrics
package:com.amazon.device.software.ota
package:com.amazon.whisperlink.core.android
package:com.amazon.application.compatibility.enforcer
package:com.amazon.whisperplay.service.install
package:com.amazon.device.software.ota.override
package:com.amazon.bueller.music
package:com.amazon.tv.launcher
If you need to use the FireOS Settings you *can't* disable 'com.amazon.tv.launcher' as when that is disabled it prevents you from accessing the system settings which you could get into via FireStarter or TV Launcher. But when this is disabled there is an android prompt that lets you pick your new default launcher and until you pick 'use always' each time you press the home button you can pick between your various launchers before deciding on the one to use, once you pick one then the home button goes back to normal behavior. So now my default launcher is TV Launcher, with FireStarter kept so that I can still access app settings to delete cache, clear data, uninstall, force stop, etc... and I've also got the Android TV leanback launcher installed but haven't been using it.
I do have rbox's FTV mod apk for xposed installed (not sure exactly what it is called off the top of my head) so its possible that this may also play a role in the home behavior.
Once I have root on my FireTV Stick when rbox is able to get the custom recovery and pre-rooted ROMs done I plan to disable those same services as the Stick is terribly slow on 5.0.x (still on 5.0.3 dev preview, thanks amazon :-/ ) as I believe the usability of the device will improve enough that I can actually use it again.
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Thanks for your post. I followed your instructions at the same as rooting my Fire Sticks for the first time, but I've found that no Amazon Instant Videos will play now.
Would any of these disabled services affect that, or is it maybe just because it is rooted that Amazon won't allow video playback? Just trying to pinpoint the problem.
If you disable com.amazon.tv.launcher that will prevent you from accessing the menu to see any prime videos.
Otherwise, no those shouldn't have an impact on playing prime. I've had no issues with prime video playing.
I do have com.amazon.tv.launcher enabled but not set as my home screen. Once you disable it as long as you have 2 other "launchers" android will ask you which one you want to use. Then you pick the new default you want and then you can reenable the Amazon launcher and still have the launcher you want as default.
Ludacrisvp said:
If you disable com.amazon.tv.launcher that will prevent you from accessing the menu to see any prime videos.
Otherwise, no those shouldn't have an impact on playing prime. I've had no issues with prime video playing.
I do have com.amazon.tv.launcher enabled but not set as my home screen. Once you disable it as long as you have 2 other "launchers" android will ask you which one you want to use. Then you pick the new default you want and then you can reenable the Amazon launcher and still have the launcher you want as default.
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Thanks for the reply, but I didn't disable that one, because of your previous warning.
What version do you have installed?
Ludacrisvp said:
I've been trying out disabling some services / bloat and seeing what side effects there are.
So far here is what I've disabled:
Code:
[email protected]:/ # pm list packages -d
package:com.amazon.precog
package:com.amazon.recess
package:com.amazon.whisperplay.contracts
package:com.amazon.bueller.photos
package:com.amazon.kindle.cms
package:com.amazon.client.metrics
package:com.amazon.device.software.ota
package:com.amazon.whisperlink.core.android
package:com.amazon.application.compatibility.enforcer
package:com.amazon.whisperplay.service.install
package:com.amazon.device.software.ota.override
package:com.amazon.bueller.music
package:com.amazon.tv.launcher
If you need to use the FireOS Settings you *can't* disable 'com.amazon.tv.launcher' as when that is disabled it prevents you from accessing the system settings which you could get into via FireStarter or TV Launcher. But when this is disabled there is an android prompt that lets you pick your new default launcher and until you pick 'use always' each time you press the home button you can pick between your various launchers before deciding on the one to use, once you pick one then the home button goes back to normal behavior. So now my default launcher is TV Launcher, with FireStarter kept so that I can still access app settings to delete cache, clear data, uninstall, force stop, etc... and I've also got the Android TV leanback launcher installed but haven't been using it.
I do have rbox's FTV mod apk for xposed installed (not sure exactly what it is called off the top of my head) so its possible that this may also play a role in the home behavior.
Once I have root on my FireTV Stick when rbox is able to get the custom recovery and pre-rooted ROMs done I plan to disable those same services as the Stick is terribly slow on 5.0.x (still on 5.0.3 dev preview, thanks amazon :-/ ) as I believe the usability of the device will improve enough that I can actually use it again.
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Where can I get leanback launcher? Will it work on fire stick? I'm about to disable all the services you recommend.
Will you upload somewhere the android leanback launcher? Many thanks.
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Ludacrisvp said:
"ime"? What is the full package name?
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i too cannot disable com.amazon.tv.ime or I will get a black screen on my aftv2. On my aftv1 it disables without issue.
Antieco said:
Where can I get leanback launcher? Will it work on fire stick? I'm about to disable all the services you recommend.
Will you upload somewhere the android leanback launcher? Many thanks.
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I was able to install the Leanback Launcher on my stick a few weeks back but it must be installed / converted as a system app for it to run.
dave157 said:
I was able to install the Leanback Launcher on my stick a few weeks back but it must be installed / converted as a system app for it to run.
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Would you share the apk please
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Sure, no problem. I just got home from work, give me an hour or so and I'll post a link and the procedure I used. FYI, I was also able to load Google Play (Leanback) but wasn't able to download/update apks for some reason. It would go through the whole procedure (asking you to accept permissions, etc...) but when the download started , Play store would crash.
I'm definitely more exhausted from work than I thought I was, but I promise to have the link up tomorrow morning (9-10 am East. US)
dave157 said:
I'm definitely more exhausted from work than I thought I was, but I promise to have the link up tomorrow morning (9-10 am East. US)
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No worries, thanks.
Do I need to install Google play services?
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I do have Play Services installed as well as the other Google apk's (Login Mgr, Svc Framework). After following sconnyuk's guide to rooting the stick (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3399298) and then disabling ota/bloat/services, I installed the google apps and the Android TV Launcher (Leanback). The launcher will not run until converted to a system app. https://www.dropbox.com/s/1fntiva8r5ilj6d/FireStick Leanback.zip?dl=0
I found this list here in the for of a script.
I disabled everything in this script except the home related section.. Will tinker with it later some.
Basically if you are not using your firetv for anything amazon related.. This list is fine.
Notice in the script the # before some commands. These will not initiate in script by default and I did not disable those. A few I did but you got to pick and choose. They are not meant to just go disabling on a whim.
Also o didn't run the script.. I wen through and manually added each one in terminal on my fire TV
This is more for people who are not amazon subscribers and just don't want all the amazon junk. If you use it, some of these may not be for you.. Me though, I wanted to strip amazon from the device as much as possible.
https://github.com/esc0rtd3w/firestick-loader/blob/master/scripts/debloat/bloat-disable.sh
There is the link. And that guy ets the credit. I just stumbled into it. It is a more expansive list if you are wanting to remove most of the amazon from your fire tv
adam_ky said:
I found this list here in the for of a script.
I disabled everything in this script except the home related section.. Will tinker with it later some.
Basically if you are not using your firetv for anything amazon related.. This list is fine.
Notice in the script the # before some commands. These will not initiate in script by default and I did not disable those. A few I did but you got to pick and choose. They are not meant to just go disabling on a whim.
Also o didn't run the script.. I wen through and manually added each one in terminal on my fire TV
This is more for people who are not amazon subscribers and just don't want all the amazon junk. If you use it, some of these may not be for you.. Me though, I wanted to strip amazon from the device as much as possible.
https://github.com/esc0rtd3w/firestick-loader/blob/master/scripts/debloat/bloat-disable.sh
There is the link. And that guy ets the credit. I just stumbled into it. It is a more expansive list if you are wanting to remove most of the amazon from your fire tv
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Excellent find. Will be using this on my devices as I only have a handful of things disabled, I wonder if the stick is more responsive with all this disabled.

ADB/Fastboot tools debloat safe list

Hey gang, i have been working my way slowly through the adb/fastboot tools debloat list on the N8P and here is a list of the apps that i have uninstalled so far. My device is rock solid with no issues, and i'm seeing around 13 hours of sot so far.
heres the list, i'll update every once in a while as i slowly uninstall more.
Analytics
Android accessibility suite
app vault
browser
calendar
compass
Catchlog
digital wellbeing
downloads
fm radio
facebook
feedback
freeform
games
gmail
google app
google duo
google lens
joyose
msa
market feedback agent
mi credit
mi drop
mi pay
mi video
mi wallpaper
miui daemon
music
notes
PAI
Partner bookmarks
partner netflix activation
quick apps
quick ball
recorder
scanner
translation service
weather
WMService
yellow pages
Hi,
thanks for the information
what do you have for a Rom and how do you uninstall the stuff ....
A little guide would be great
mub19 said:
Hi,
thanks for the information
what do you have for a Rom and how do you uninstall the stuff ....
A little guide would be great
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I second this.
no special rom, just used adb/fastboot tools to uninstall - can't put links here for some reason, but just google it - its on github. Super simple, graphical interface. If you uninstall, it saves the .apk's so you can reinstall if necessary
The tool is called Saki tools
The tool that I always use is called saki tools, available on github. I'm sure he uses this also. It's great.
Just enable usb debugging on phone, open the application on pc and allow usb debugging, delete whatever you want.
Hopefully this clears up some confusion.
https://github.com/Szaki/XiaomiADBFastbootTools/releases/tag/6.8.1
Not called Saki tools, its made by a developer names SZaki - its called Xiaomi ADB Fastboot Tools. but yes, thats the link. (why can i not post links?)
peoeope said:
The tool that I always use is called saki tools, available on github. I'm sure he uses this also. It's great.
Just enable usb debugging on phone, open the application on pc and allow usb debugging, delete whatever you want.
Hopefully this clears up some confusion.
https://github.com/Szaki/XiaomiADBFastbootTools/releases/tag/6.8.1
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When i start the tool the device connects but when i select some programs and press uninstall the Device always disconnects and Stats says ERROR: Device could not be loaded!
Any ideas? USB debugging is enabeled i tried different USB Ports 2.0 3.0...
THX
updated the list with a few new ones i have recently killed off -
if anyone try's something other than listed - let us know.
roox911 said:
updated the list with a few new ones i have recently killed off -
if anyone try's something other than listed - let us know.
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For which version of miui?
Could you make as it.bat files for one click usage, yeah Miui also tend to change Apk names randomly each version update so you need to make different [.bat] for each miui versions. I did has my own personal list. Personally tested but outdated for already sold whyred.
You could make one click with options wizard
[remove extra Google app]
[total remove Google (Unsafe, for some one who want reinstall to microg/bitsGapps/picoGAPPs, make sure you already logout Google and has other keyboard installed) ]
[remove extra miui]
[total remove miui apps(make sure you got another launcher and logout miui account)]
[remove all non miui/Google bloats (Ie. Fb, preinstalled game)]
have you downloaded the program from github? Its a fully gui - click and delete. its for all current versions of miui as far as the developer has said. personally i'm on 10.4.4.0. The list that it gives you to delete are considered "safe to delete apps" - worst case i guess you soft brick.and need to do a factory reset. The app also leaves all the .apks for you to reinstall should something misbehave.
ScarletVeil said:
For which version of miui?
Could you make as it.bat files for one click usage, yeah Miui also tend to change Apk names randomly each version update so you need to make different [.bat] for each miui versions. I did has my own personal list. Personally tested but outdated for already sold whyred.
You could make one click with options wizard
[remove extra Google app]
[total remove Google (Unsafe, for some one who want reinstall to microg/bitsGapps/picoGAPPs, make sure you already logout Google and has other keyboard installed) ]
[remove extra miui]
[total remove miui apps(make sure you got another launcher and logout miui account)]
[remove all non miui/Google bloats (Ie. Fb, preinstalled game)]
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roox911 said:
have you downloaded the program from github? Its a fully gui - click and delete. its for all current versions of miui as far as the developer has said. personally i'm on 10.4.4.0. The list that it gives you to delete are considered "safe to delete apps" - worst case i guess you soft brick.and need to do a factory reset. The app also leaves all the .apks for you to reinstall should something misbehave.
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Yes, I already know for months already about it but her list is too simple and disabling function is buggy, disabled app still asking for update. Once we update it by mistake, or just changing region, they"ll back.
ScarletVeil said:
Yes, I already know for months already about it but her list is too simple and disabling function is buggy, disabled app still asking for update. Once we update it by mistake, or just changing region, they"ll back.
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I'm not sure what you are talking about - i have uninstalled everything on the list here - get no errors/bugs/requests for updates. They are gone and the phone is faster/safer and the battery lasts longer.
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I just debloated successfully and it's all working fine. But i'm still left with the same amount of free space as i had before i uninstalled any of the apps i did.... Makes me wonder if Szaki tools really uninstalls the apps or somehow disables them without removing it from the device... Kinda suspicious to be honest...
PS: Also, i want to uninstall this really unnecessary download handler that comes with this phone but i don't see an option to do so?
Helhound0 said:
PS: Also, i want to uninstall this really unnecessary download handler that comes with this phone but i don't see an option to do so?
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This Is why I said the list is not suitable for me. It's good for newbie but people with more experience need POWERUSER MODE to remove more bloats, like fully uninstall ALL MIUI related to make it as close as stock for example. Yes, I can use adb manually or use debloat module in magisk, but tools to make it easier will be very welcomed
ScarletVeil said:
This I'd why I said the list is not suitable for me. It's good for newbie but people with more experience need POWERUSER MODE to remove more bloats, like fully uninstall ALL MIUI related to make it as close as stock for example
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I agree. Someone already mentioned that at git too but Szaki's reply was to use "Add Apps" from the "App Manager" menu and update the list with what you want to remove. Apparently all the tabs use the same list...
Helhound0 said:
I just debloated successfully and it's all working fine. But i'm still left with the same amount of free space as i had before i uninstalled any of the apps i did.... Makes me wonder if Szaki tools really uninstalls the apps or somehow disables them without removing it from the device... Kinda suspicious to be honest...
PS: Also, i want to uninstall this really unnecessary download handler that comes with this phone but i don't see an option to do so?
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it leaves the apks on your phone so you can reinstall if necessary, so they are still going to take up some space.
There is ALSO a disable tab you can use, which does exactly that.
Are you 100% sure you didn't gain a small amount of space? I gained a bit after deleting the ones on my list.
ScarletVeil said:
This Is why I said the list is not suitable for me. It's good for newbie but people with more experience need POWERUSER MODE to remove more bloats, like fully uninstall ALL MIUI related to make it as close as stock for example. Yes, I can use adb manually or use debloat module in magisk, but tools to make it easier will be very welcomed
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he has stated multiple times that the list to intentionally small to avoid the huge amount of dependencies that miui bakes into their apps and OS. each phone has different dependencies, and sometimes what works on one phone, soft bricks another. SO... there is an option to add apps (at your discretion) but even the safe list is not promised to not soft brick a phone (some phones the list is fully safe, others, maybe it trips a dependency and breaks something
If you want, start adding apps from outside the list and respond with your findings That would be the POWERUSER thing to do, would it not?.
roox911 said:
it leaves the apks on your phone so you can reinstall if necessary, so they are still going to take up some space.
There is ALSO a disable tab you can use, which does exactly that.
Are you 100% sure you didn't gain a small amount of space? I gained a bit after deleting the ones on my list.
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Absolutely not... I had 103 GB when i started.. 103GB when i was done with the debloating ... :/
roox911 said:
Hey gang, i have been working my way slowly through the adb/fastboot tools debloat list on the N8P and here is a list of the apps that i have uninstalled so far. My device is rock solid with no issues, and i'm seeing around 13 hours of sot so far.
heres the list, i'll update every once in a while as i slowly uninstall more.
Analytics
Android accessibility suite
app vault
browser
calendar
compass
Catchlog
digital wellbeing
downloads
fm radio
facebook
feedback
freeform
games
gmail
google app
google duo
google lens
joyose
msa
market feedback agent
mi credit
mi drop
mi pay
mi video
mi wallpaper
miui daemon
music
notes
PAI
Partner bookmarks
partner netflix activation
quick apps
quick ball
recorder
scanner
translation service
weather
yellow pages
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Thanks, please have a look at this excellent post about debloating.
Though this is for redmi note 2, the list of apps you can safely remove is still quite actual.
Even though my phone is rooted, I couldn't remove system apk's and folders.
I've done so manually through twrp after first safely freezing apps by titanium to observe.
Root folder space is now at 70 %, which used to be over 90 if I remember well. :fingers-crossed:

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I don't know if this really works, system partition is protected from any tampering. Deactivating shouldn't be a problem, but i don't think it will really remove it, otherwise Android wouldn't boot
TheSSJ said:
I don't know if this really works, system partition is protected from any tampering. Deactivating shouldn't be a problem, but i don't think it will really remove it, otherwise Android wouldn't boot
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Yes, I don't know how this apps works but it really does it's job. Unlike magisk module debloater, apps doesn't restores after uninstalling this apps.
Is gboard from Google removable or OnePlus Games without root?
I guess the Google app's contacts, agenda and Google drives aren't removable without breaking those functions in Android?
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Sex Pistols said:
Is gboard from Google removable or OnePlus Games without root?
I guess the Google app's contacts, agenda and Google drives aren't removable without breaking those functions in Android?
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You need to root your device to remove it.
Confirmed working with root
When I root my device bank-app's for paying don't work anymore and that's what I really need as the most used apps on my Android mobile.
Now I've 5 or 6 apps that I don't update but those apps stay in the list of updates for apps. That is very annoying. Isn't there a way to hide those apps?
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When I root my device bank-app's for paying don't work anymore and that's what I really need as the most used apps on my Android mobile.
Now I've 5 or 6 apps that I don't update but those apps stay in the list of updates for apps. That is very annoying. Isn't there a way to hide those apps?
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You can simply disable in apps options. And you don't even need to root for ir.
I did shut them down and set them off, but the gboard and gamespace app's stay in the list for updates.
Gmail can be set completely off (and even deleted) and don't show up for update.
Just as Contacts and Agenda from Google, but when you set those completely off, Outlook don't work anymore and it's not possible to set a new contact or appointment in the phone or Outlook-app.
Outlook or the Android system give an error like: no native app installed?
Yeah great!?

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