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Hi all,
i was working on a guide on the vast amount of packages that we find already installed on EMUI by default and safe to remove because i'm sure that it would be useful for users like me, users that doesn't like to have space occupied on internal storage by bloat software, space that could be useful for many other things. So i decided to make a list with all the packages and their relative details about how each package listed here works on system, in way to advice and let you take the final choice by yourself about what to do with a package, remove it or not.
The first thing that i say, is BACKUP. Make always a TWRP backup, before doing everything that you don't clearly know. It's a safety reason, you MUST have a valid and clean backup before trying to remove packages or system apps, because the danger is always behind the corner. I say this for experience :silly:
For making things easier, i'll colour in red packages that you MUST NOT remove, because they're fundamentals for the correct execution of the OS, or they're an important system app. Keep an eye of regard and be careful about orange packages; some files are removable because they provide only functions not fundamental to the normal usage of the OS, but for other apps like File Manager, Calendar app, ecc. you'll have to provide a valid substitute for the app in way to have a workaround for replicate that function again, and so, pay caution and be aware. Green packages are safe to remove, because they won't provoke incompatibilities or other stuff that could compromise the OS. Last, cyan packages are packages which i'm still doubtful about, so i'll look for more details related when i'll have time. I won't give any suggestion about what to do with those until more will be known about, so be careful when you're deciding what you'll do with a package listed in cyan; it could be fundamental, or it couldn't. You take the decision. Packages will be listed in alphabetic order. You can use the method that you prefer to remove the app/package; there are many apps for debloating, but not everyone will work for real on every app by what i saw by my experience. **NOTE that some apps or packages may vary depending on different EMUI build numbers, so you couldn't be able find all of the packages listed here, like NFC services for example. Most of these should be present anyway** If this should happen, try another app. Personally, i reccomend Titanium Backup, but even ADB method is an excellent manner to remove this files. Instructions on how to do this are here, in this XDA article https://www.xda-developers.com/uninstall-carrier-oem-bloatware-without-root-access/ - Thanks to Doug Lynch for the realization of it. However, following this guide in 10-20 minutes you'll be able to regain something around 600-700 MB of free space, so courage and let's remove useless services and stuff!
The list will be updated when an explanation of a package will be given, when more details will be provided about. Anyway feel free to suggest me whatever you'd like to see inserted in this list and a reason that explains why it would be safe or not to remove, other than appreciated to increase my packages knowledge i'll put it here for other users.
*DISCLAIMER*
I am NOT responsable for every kind of bricks or damages to the OS that your phone could suffer after removing system packages or apps, and even if always willing on helping users in need, i'm NOT obblied to do it. So i please and i recommend EVERYONE to be EXTREMELY careful when you're on a package that you don't know how it acts on system, and i encourage everyone on taking ALWAYS a TWRP backup before doing something, or removing everything that could compromise the execution of the OS. Make things with brain, not with impulsive and senseless thoughts
NOTE - Most of the times, in the folder containing the apk of the app/package that you'll be removing, you'll find a folder named "oat" containg some ODEX files related to the app. Sometimes their weight is a bunch of KBs, while other times they could weight even 10MB. If you're removing the app/package, remember to delete the ODEX file too!
Changelog
• 05/11/2017 - The guide is open to everyone, here you'll find a vast amount of packages divided by sections; Android Packages, Google Apps/Packages, Huawei Apps/Packages and Other apps.
• 26/12/2017 - Thread re-organization, added other 5 packages to the list.
• 15/04/2018 - Added other 4 new packages to the list, added at the bottom of the guide the paths that usually contains bloatware, some related to your vendor. Added a voice about ODEX files.
• 27/01/2019 - Massive update! Added a total of 60 new packages (most of them is new stuff that comes from EMUI 8 / EMUI 9, plus various new Google apps and pre-installed bloatware) with related descriptions. Modified various packages that was previously classified as doubtful to safe to remove.
• 03/02/2019 - Another update, this time with 8 new packages that comes from every device that receive/ starts from Android Oreo/Pie and 4 Google apps and services that are by default on every Pie system.
App & Packages list
Android Packages list
android.process.media - MtpService. DO NOT remove this.
com.android.apps.tag - Still unclear how it acts with system, but should be safe to remove...
com.android.backupconfirm - Restore google settings with Google Backup restore function.
com.android.bips - Built-in Print Service. Safe to remove.
com.android.blockednumber - Blocked numbers feature.
com.android.bluetooth - Core of Bluetooth services.
com.android.bluetoothmidiservice - Provides classes for sending and receiving messages using the MIDI event protocol over Bluetooth LE.
com.android.calculator2 - Stock calculator app.
com.android.calendar - Stock calendar app.
com.android.captiveportallogin - This consists in a web page that the user of a public access network is obliged to view and interect with, before access is granted. Like public Wi-Fi hotspots that prompts you with an user and password login.
com.android.carrierconfig - Provides access to telephony configuration values that are carrier-specific.
com.android.cellbroadcastreceiver - Alerts for Broadcasts.
com.android.certinstaller - Certificate installer. When removed, the Wi-Fi wouldn't be able to be turned on. DO NOT remove this.
com.android.companiondevicemanager - Companion Device Manager that comes by default in every Oreo+ device. This handles connections to other devices, like Bluetooth Headphones, desktop Operative Systems, ecc. DO NOT remove this.
com.android.contacts - Stock contacts app.
com.android.cts.priv.ctsshim - Compatibilty Test Service. Used to certify your device as "valid" or not. DO NOT remove this.
com.android.defcontainer - Needed for installer by applications.
com.android.deskclock - Clock app, plus alarm function.
com.android.dreams.basic - Support for screensaver mode.
com.android.dreams.phototable - Photographic screensavers.
com.android.egg - Android build's easter egg feature.
com.android.email - Stock Email app (not Gmail).
com.android.emergency - Emergency Contacts. Remove it if you don't use this feature.
com.android.exchange - Needed for email app to work correctly if you use a mail different from Gmail.
com.android.facelock - Essential if you wanna use Face Unlock features, removable if you don't want to.
com.android.gallery3d - Gallery app.
com.android.htmlviewer - In-built HTML viewer.
com.android.hotwordenrollment.okgoogle - "OK Google" detection service (used when you wanna enroll Assistant by the hotword.
com.android.incallui - In Call User Interface - Controls various activities during a call.
com.android.inputdevices - Manages the input devices.
com.android.inputmethod.latin - AOSP keyboard. Safe to remove.
com.android.keychain - Should provide access to private keys plus their certificate chains in storage.
com.android.location.fused - NEVER REMOVE this. Provides everything you need for GPS, Cellular and Wi-Fi networks location data.
com.android.magicsmoke - Live wallpaper.
com.android.managedprovisioning - For corporate restritctions on phones with Google Workplace.
com.android.mediacenter - EMUI music app.
com.android.mms - Stock SMS app.
com.android.mms.service - Provides support for sending MMS messages with photos, videos, ecc.
com.android.nfc - NFC service. If disabled, Settings app could crash or not work.
com.android.noisefield - Live wallpaper.
com.android.phasebeam - Wallpaper.
com.android.printservice.reccomendation - Keep it, if you need to print directly via your phone.
com.android.pacprocessor - PAC stands for proxy auto-config, and this file defines how web browsers and other agents can automatically define the correct proxy server for fetching an URL. Removable, if you don't use proxies on your phone.
com.android.phone - Dialer app.
com.android.phone.recorder - Call recorder function.
com.android.printspooler - Keep it, if you need to print directly via your phone.
com.android.providers.blockednumber - Storage of blocked numbers.
com.android.providers.contacts - Part of stock contact app, sync contacts.
com.android.providers.calendar - Necessary to sync stock Calendar app and let it work correctly.
com.android.providers.downloads - Download provider. DO NOT remove this.
com.android.providers.downloads.ui - Download app. DO NOT remove this.
com.android.providers.media - Needed to access media files, and ringtones.
com.android.providers.partnerbookmarks - Provides bookmarks about partners of Google in Chrome.
com.android.providers.settings - Sync settings.
com.android.providers.telephony - Telephony provider contains data related to phone operation. DO NOT remove this.
com.android.providers.userdictionary - User dictionary for keyboard apps.
com.android.quicksearchbox - Search box.
com.android.se - Security Enhanced Linux (SELinux) framework. DO NOT remove this.
com.android.settings - Settings app.
com.android.settings.intelligence - Settings tips in Settings menu. DO NOT remove this.
com.android.sharedstoragebackup - Possibly USB connection menu.
com.android.shell - Unix shell to communicate via ADB commands through PC. DO NOT remove this.
com.android.simappdialog - Sim App Dialog, comes by default in every Pie+ device. It is used to install the carrier app when the SIM is inserted. DO NOT remove this.
com.android.soundrecorder - Sound recorder, obviously.
com.android.spul - SUPL20SERVICES, seems related to GPS in Huawei devices. Should be safe to remove.
com.android.systemui - System User Interface. DO NOT remove this.
com.android.stk - SIM toolkit app.
com.android.storagemanger - Storage Manager function, the one that details your occupied space on internal/external memory card and allows to see how many space is occupied by apps divided by sections, to be clear. DO NOT remove this.
com.android.traceur - Android stock developer tool included by default in every Pie+ device. Allows to locally save logs. DO NOT remove this.
com.android.vending - Google Play Store app.
com.android.voicedialer - Voice search.
com.android.vpndialogs - VPN system.
com.android.wallpaper.holospiral - Live wallpaper.
com.android.wallpaper.livepicker - Wallpaper picker.
com.android.wallpapercropper - Wallpaper cropper.
com.example.android.notepad - Notepad app.
Google Apps/Packages list
com.google.android.backuptransport - Allows Android apps to back up their data on Google servers.
com.google.android.apps.books - Google Books.
com.google.android.apps.cloudprint - Cloud print.
com.google.android.apps.currents - Currents.
com.google.android.apps.docs - Google Drive.
com.google.android.apps.fitness - Google Fit.
com.google.android.apps.mapps - Google Maps app.
com.google.android.apps.photos - Google Photos.
com.google.android.apps.plus - Google+.
com.google.android.apps.restore - Restore apps during first boot.
com.google.android.apps.tachyon - Google Duo.
com.google.android.apps.turbo - Device Health Services, ships by default on every Oreo+ device. DO NOT remove this.
com.google.android.apps.wallpaper - Google Wallpapers. Safe to remove.
com.google.android.apps.wellbeing - Digital Wellbeing app that is prebuilt in Android Pie. Safe to remove.
com.android.documentsui - This prompts you with a window for apps wishing to access files outside of their own storage area. DO NOT remove this.
com.google.android.ext.services - Android Notification Ranking service, part of Android Services Library. DO NOT remove this.
com.google.android.feedback - When an app crashes, this is the app that briefly asks you if you want to feedback the crash on the market, Google Play Store.
com.google.android.googlequicksearchbox - Google Search.
com.google.android.gm - G-mail app.
com.google.android.gms - Google Play Services. DO NOT remove this.
com.google.android.gsf - Google Services Framework, needed for Google Apps. DO NOT remove this.
com.google.android.gsf.login - Support for managing Google accounts. DO NOT remove this.
com.google.android.inputmethod.latin - G Board.
com.google.ar.core - Google ARCore app.
com.google.marvin.talkback - Adds some features about accessibility settings.
com.google.android.markup - Google Markup app made for modifying pictures, ships by default on every Pie+ device.
com.google.android.onetimeinitializer - Provides first time setup, safe to remove.
com.google.android.packageinstaller - Gives ability to install, update or remove applications on the device.
com.google.android.partnersetup - Software that helps other apps to work with Google products.
com.google.android.play.games - Google Play Games.
com.google.android.setupwizard - Removable after the first start of the phone, it's the basic configuration wizard that drives you through first boot.
com.google.android.soundpicker - Google Sounds. Removable if you already have another media select service.
com.google.android.street - Google Street View app.
com.google.android.syncadapters.calendar - Google Calendar sync.
com.google.android.syncadapters.contacts - Google Contacts sync.
com.google.android.talk - Google Hangouts.
com.google.android.tts - Text-to-speech powers apps to read text on your scream aloud, in many languages.
com.google.android.videos - Google Play Movies.
com.google.android.webview - WebView interface. DO NOT remove this.
com.google.android.youtube - YouTube app.
com.google.tango.measure - Google Measure app.
Huawei Apps/Packages list
com.baidu.input_huawei - Huawei chinese stock input keyboard. Safe to remove.
com.hisi.mapcon - Don't disable/remove this if you use WiFi Calling, or it'll kill the app. If you don't use WiFi Calling, this is safe to remove. (Thanks @mj084 !)
com.huawei.appmarket - Huawei Market app.
com.huawei.android.chr - HwChrService. Safe to remove.
com.huawei.android.dsdscardmanager - Dual Sim Card manager. DO NOT remove this.
com.huawei.android.FloatTasks - Floating dock function.
com.huawei.android.FMRadio - Radio FM app. DO NOT remove this.
com.huawei.android.hsf - Huawei Services Framework. Safe to remove.
com.huawei.android.hwpay - Huawei Pay. Safe to remove.
com.huawei.android.hwouc - System update app. DO NOT remove this.
com.huawei.android.karaoke - Karaoke mode feature. Safe to remove.
com.huawei.android.instantshare - Huawei Share features. DO NOT remove this.
com.huawei.android.internal.app - Component of Huawei sharing. DO NOT remove this.
com.huawei.android.launcher - Huawei launcher app.
com.huawei.android.mirrorshare - MirrorShare feature.
com.huawei.android.projectmenu - ProjectMenu interface. DO NOT remove this.
com.huawei.android.pushagent - System update OTA notification push service.
com.huawei.android.remotecontroller - Juawei Smart Controller app.
com.huawei.search - HiSearch. Safe to remove.
com.huawei.synergy - Huawei Cloud Synergy. Shouldn't be safe to remove, need to learn more 'bout this.
com.huawei.stylus.floatmenu - Floating menu with M-Pen feature. Safe to remove.
com.huawei.android.thememanager - Theme Manager. DO NOT remove this.
com.huawei.android.tips - Huawei Tips. Safe to remove.
com.huawei.android.totemweather - Huawei Weather app.
com.huawei.android.wfdirect - Wi-Fi Direct feature.
com.huawei.aod - Always On Display feature. DO NOT remove this.
com.huawei.arengine.service - Augmented reality service. Safe to remove.
com.huawei.bluetooth - Import contact via Bluetooth function.
com.huawei.browser - Huawei Browser app. More than safe to remove if you have another browser installed.
com.huawei.contactscamcard - CamCard is a business card reader app. Safe to remove.
com.huawei.compass - Huawei Compass app.
com.huawei.desktop.explorer - Service that is been used when you wanna use your phone as an operative system on a PC. Safe to remove.
com.huawei.fido.uafclient - Fast ID Online function. Safe to remove.
com.huawei.gameassistant - Huawei Game Suite (HiGame). Safe to remove.
com.huawei.geofence - GeofenceService. Safe to remove.
com.huawei.hdiw - Huawei ID app. Safe to remove.
com.huawei.hiai - Huawei Artificial Intelligence. DO NOT remove this.
com.huawei.hidisk - Huawei File Manager app.
com.huawei.hifolder - Huawei Online Cloud folder service. Safe to remove.
com.huawei.himovie.overseas - Huawei videos App. Safe to remove.
com.huawei.hitouch - Floating dock by Huawei. Safe to remove.
com.huawei.HwMultiScreenShot - Sliding screen feature.
com.huawei.hwasm - FIDO UAF Autenthicator-Specific Module.
com.huawei.android.hwaps - Advanced Power Saving feature. DO NOT remove this.
com.huawei.hwdetectrepair - Huawei Smart diagnosis app. Safe to remove.
com.huawei.iaware - Never understood what thid does, but hey it's safe to remove.
com.huawei.ihealth - MotionService package, it's required for actions like shaking the phone to shut off the alarm, ecc. - remove it, if you don't care about this.
com.huawei.languagedownloader - Huawei language downloader. DO NOT remove this
com.huawei.livewallpaper.paradise - Live wallpaper service.
com.huawei.parentcontrol - Parental controls functions. Safe to remove.
com.huawei.pcassistant - HiSuite service. If you use it, keep it.
com.huawei.phoneservice - HiCare app. Safe to remove.
com.huawei.powergenie - Huawei Power management app. DO NOT remove this.
com.huawei.mirror - Huawei Mirror app. Safe to remove.
com.huawei.scanner - Huawei Scanner function. DO NOT remove this.
com.huawei.screenrecorder - Huawei Screen recorder feature. Safe to remove.
com.huawei.systemmanager - Huawei System Manager app. DO NOT remove this.
com.huawei.trustagent - Intelligent unlock feature.
com.huawei.vassistant - HiVoice app. Safe to remove.
com.huawei.videoeditor - Video editor function. Safe to remove.
com.huawei.wallet - Huawei Wallet. Safe to remove.
com.huawei.watch.sync - Huawei Watch sync function. Safe to remove.
com.iflytek.speechsuite - Default voice input method.
com.nuance.swype.emui - Huawei Swype functions.
Other apps
Obviously all bloatware apps and services related , Snapchat... ecc.
com.amazon.aa - Amazon Assistant app.
com.amazon.aa.attribution - Amazon Assistant related package.
com.booking - Booking.com app.
com.ebay.mobile - eBay app.
com.facebook.appmanager - Facebook related stuff. Purge this.
com.facebook.system - Facebook related stuff. Purge this.
com.facebook.orca - Facebook related stuff. Purge this.
com.facebook.katana -Facebook related stuff. Purge this.
com.facebook.services - Facebook related stuff. Purge this.
com.instagram.android - Instagram app.
com.netflix.mediaclient - Netflix app.
com.netflix.partner.activation - Netflix related package.
com.microsoft.translator - Microsoft Translate app. Safe to remove.
com.snapchat.android - Snapchat App.
com.swiftkey.swiftkeyconfigurator - SwiftKey factory settings. Safe to remove.
com.touchtype.swiftkey - SwiftKey board. Safe to remove.
com.twitter.android - Twitter app.
org.smsalliance.openmobileapi.service - SmartcardService. "The SmartCard API is a reference implementation of the SIMalliance Open Mobile API specification that enables Android applications to communicate with Secure Elements, e.g. SIM card, embedded Secure Elements, Mobile Security Card or others."
Paths to follow for locating most of the bloatware files quickly
Root Explorer needed!
/cust/hw/eu/app (EU will vary with your region ID)
/system/delapp
/system/priv-app
/version/special_cust/BLN-L21/hw/eu/app (BLN-L21 and EU will vary with your phone firmware and region ID)
Stay tuned for updates, in the meanwhile feel free to suggest new packages to be added to the list - collaborations are appreciated.
Thanks Man! This is really helpful. Im going to make a nandroid and then im going to start over and make a "lean build" after trimming all the fat
A perfect guide to help others without messing up anything. A detailed one brother. Kudos.
Keep up this great work. :highfive:
fc3211 said:
Thanks Man! This is really helpful. Im going to make a nandroid and then im going to start over and make a "lean build" after trimming all the fat
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shashank1320 said:
A perfect guide to help others without messing up anything. A detailed one brother. Kudos.
Keep up this great work. :highfive:
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Thanks guys, other infos are coming very soon... oh yeah, I've noticed that the yellow i had choose is a lil' bit too bright, and makes the packages names almost impossible to read. I'll change it in a darker one next time I'll update the guide
After a thread re-organization, i've decided to make still unknown packages cyan coloured, other than orange; orange from now on will substitute the yellow colour, since i retain it more inherent to a "handle with care" package, and overall because that yellow tonality was almost unreadable. Updates are incoming in week!
RedSkull23 said:
After a thread re-organization, i've decided to make still unknown packages cyan coloured, other than orange; orange from now on will substitute the yellow colour, since i retain it more inherent to a "handle with care" package, and overall because that yellow tonality was almost unreadable. Updates are incoming in week!
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Thank you man, you're the best contributor (at least, italian) for Honor6x! Keep up the good work!
Landrea said:
Thank you man, you're the best contributor (at least, italian) for Honor6x! Keep up the good work!
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Thanks man, gosh I'm a little bit late about updating this guide but actually I've only found 3-4 other packages considerable as bloatware (superfluous services never used if not interested) I'd like to update with even more stuff. There's an important note that i must write at the top of the guide, overall; if you update with the biggest update package, usually around 2,47GB, all the bloat stuff and services will be re-added to the OS; this means that for we rooted users, that must rely on this package to correctly update by huawei recovery, all the stuff will have to be removed again. Following this guide anyway, in 10-20 minutes you'll regain something around 600-700 MB of free space (as in my case: a non debloated backup occupy 5,40GB of space - a debloated one takes 4,90GB instead)
RedSkull23 said:
Thanks man, gosh I'm a little bit late about updating this guide but actually I've only found 3-4 other packages considerable as bloatware (superfluous services never used if not interested) I'd like to update with even more stuff. There's an important note that i must write at the top of the guide, overall; if you update with the biggest update package, usually around 2,47GB, all the bloat stuff and services will be re-added to the OS; this means that for we rooted users, that must rely on this package to correctly update by huawei recovery, all the stuff will have to be removed again. Following this guide anyway, in 10-20 minutes you'll regain something around 600-700 MB of free space (as in my case: a non debloated backup occupy 5,40GB of space - a debloated one takes 4,90GB instead)
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I'm keeping the app "frozen" using Titanium backup and I noticed, even with Full ota update, they're not re-added back.
Landrea said:
I'm keeping the app "frozen" using Titanium backup and I noticed, even with Full ota update, they're not re-added back.
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Of course, because if frozen, the app isn't removed at all. It is shut off, but its space occupied on memory is still there. Simply the update won't add it again because it isn't missing. But i prefer to eradicate those at all instead of frozing it.
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Of course, because if frozen, the app isn't removed at all. It is shut off, but its space occupied on memory is still there. Simply the update won't add it again because it isn't missing. But i prefer to eradicate those at all instead of frozing it.
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I've settled just not seeing the app in the drawer (f.e. two "calculators"), thing that upset me the most.
I know free space isn't earned, but since updates come out often, it'd be annoying to remove the bloats every time.
I really looking forward to have a fully workink custom ROM, but idk if that would ever be realistic.... what do you think?
Landrea said:
I've settled just not seeing the app in the drawer (f.e. two "calculators"), thing that upset me the most.
I know free space isn't earned, but since updates come out often, it'd be annoying to remove the bloats every time.
I really looking forward to have a fully workink custom ROM, but idk if that would ever be realistic.... what do you think?
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To me it's natural by now, i debloat after every update, it takes just 10 minutes but hey i speak for myself. About custom ROMs, with the help of Project Treble in Android Oreo, things could get much easier. But i don't know the state of development about future bug-free roms. Devs can surely say something more about this.
Rommco05 said:
Uninstalled...thx for guide
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Happy that it has been useful!
Hi,
Just to be sure, does the method you describe requires root access ?
I don't understand where I can find those packages and how I should remove them...
Thx in advance
Eulmiac said:
Hi,
Just to be sure, does the method you describe requires root access ?
I don't understand where I can find those packages and how I should remove them...
Thx in advance
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Hello,
There are different methods to remove apps, some of them needing root, some others not needing it.
You can remove apps using adb without root using this tutorial : https://www.xda-developers.com/uninstall-carrier-oem-bloatware-without-root-access/
However, as it is said, be careful with what you remove...
Eulmiac said:
Hi,
Just to be sure, does the method you describe requires root access ?
I don't understand where I can find those packages and how I should remove them...
Thx in advance
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I didn't pointed a method to remove bloatware Eulmiac, i just suggested apps like Titanium Backup to remove the easily removable apps, but for other apps/packages you'll absolutely need a root explorer like MiXplorer.
I listed packages and how they affects the system, in way to let you take the final decision about what to do with the app in question.
Sorry for the late answer, I'm pretty busy lately but i have achieved some nice tips to add to this guide to remove other 300-400MB of bloatware I'll update it as I'll be able to.
List update!
Added a changelog in OP; added other 4 new packages to the list; at the bottom of the guide, you'll find the paths that usually contains bloatware, some related to your vendor; added a voice about ODEX files also.
use sd maid to remove listed files.
a TWRP flashable debloater script would do the job a lot easier.
Thanks for these lists.
I know it is in orange but what wont work if I remove com.android.mediacenter?
side_flip15 said:
a TWRP flashable debloater script would do the job a lot easier.
Thanks for these lists.
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Yeah surely man, i don't know how to write a script but even if I would, I'd one that would match my own needs. Maybe someone else would like to keep Google Play Music instead of removing it, and so, every single user would have to write his own script based on personal intentions...
You're welcome!
blessedhands said:
I know it is in orange but what wont work if I remove com.android.mediacenter?
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Surely stock music app (Huawei's one, to be clear) would be removed completely from the device, and other related menus or interfaces like the one that you can see while you choose a tune from settings menu, or while you set a ringtone could be unavailable. But you could always use stock File Manager interface (or other file manager apps) to set it without problems. Backup and try!
(Sorry for the late answer, I was in vacation).
Spotted this one today. Nice...
Hurray for author : Jon Knight
<< bravo zulu >>
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https://android.gadgethacks.com/how-to/remove-bloatware-your-lg-v30-no-root-needed-0180884/
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Anyone building a list of "safe" bloat to clobber ?
And then also, is anyone playing with this page ?
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https://greenify.uservoice.com/know...o-grant-permissions-required-by-some-features
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and do something along the lines as this.
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PS C:\adb> adb devices
List of devices attached
LGH9325d94b6c4 device
PS C:\adb> adb -d shell pm grant com.oasisfeng.greenify android.permission.WRITE_SECURE_SETTINGS
PS C:\adb> adb -d shell pm grant com.oasisfeng.greenify android.permission.WRITE_SECURE_SETTINGS
PS C:\adb> adb -d shell am force-stop com.oasisfeng.greenify
PS C:\adb>
thanks for this!
Edited to remove LG Setup Wizard from the list. Removing LG Setup Wizard kills the Always On Display.
OK,these are the apps / services that I deleted using this procedure. I based my selections off of Google searches that turned up lists for previous LG phones. I had to perform a full system reset after I made the mistake of deleting a contact sync. For now, the only one I have any concern over is the LG Setup Wizard, but so far, so good. Obviously, I'll update if I run into a problem caused by any of these missing.
AppFlash com.discoveryscreen
LG Calendar com.android.calendar <== loaded Google Calendar
V-Cast Media Manager com.vcast.mediamanager
LG Contacts com.android.contacts <== loaded Google Contacts
LG Email com.lge.email
LG File Manager com.lge.filemanager
LG Smart Share com.lge.smartsharepush
LG Clock com.lge.clock <== loaded Timley
LG Fitness com.lge.lifetracker
LG Sync com.lge.sync
GLOSNASS Position Test com.lge.gnsspostest
LG Map UI com.lge.lgmapui
VZ Messaging+ com.verizon.messaging.vzmsgs
LG SMS com.android.mms <== using Google Messages & Voice
LG Music com.lge.music
LG Music Widget com.lge.sizechangable.musicwidget.widget
VZ NFL com.gotv.nflgamecenter.us.lite
VZ HUM (automotive data) com.verizontelematics.verizonhum
VZ Security & Privacy App com.securityandprivacy.android.verizon.vms
VZ Slacker com.slacker.radio
LG Thinkfree Viewer com.lge.thinkfreeviewer
VZ Caller Name ID com.vzw.ecid
LG GNSS Air Test com.lge.gnss.airtest
LG Media Server com.lge.smartshare
LG MirrorLink com.lge.mirrorlink
LG Weather com.lge.sizechangable.weather
LG Weather Service com.lge.sizechangable.weather.platform
LG Weather Theme com.lge.sizechangable.weather.theme.optimus
Can't bring myself to delete the LG keyboard or Launcher even though I am running Swype and Nova; I'll try disabling and hiding.
Does anyone see something in my list that would be causing my AOD to stop working?
Realized the phone is going straight to black.
(Edit - turns out this was caused by removing LG Setup Wizard)
Hmm. I wonder if this could be used in reverse to inject super user disguised as a preloaded app?
Hi - is it safe to remove the Contacts app? And how do you go about hiding the Phone app? I'm using the stock Google dialler but obvs don't want to break the dialler if I can avoid it...
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Hi - is it safe to remove the Contacts app? And how do you go about hiding the Phone app? I'm using the stock Google dialler but obvs don't want to break the dialler if I can avoid it...
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Do not remove the contacts app. I disabled it and, while the dialer continued to work (I am using the Google phone app as well), I could no longer view or modify my contacts. When I re-enabled the contacts app everything worked again. Just my experience...
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Edited to remove LG Setup Wizard from the list. Removing LG Setup Wizard kills the Always On Display.
OK,these are the apps / services that I deleted using this procedure. I based my selections off of Google searches that turned up lists for previous LG phones. I had to perform a full system reset after I made the mistake of deleting a contact sync. For now, the only one I have any concern over is the LG Setup Wizard, but so far, so good. Obviously, I'll update if I run into a problem caused by any of these missing.
AppFlash com.discoveryscreen
LG Calendar com.android.calendar <== loaded Google Calendar
V-Cast Media Manager com.vcast.mediamanager
LG Contacts com.android.contacts <== loaded Google Contacts
LG Email com.lge.email
LG File Manager com.lge.filemanager
LG Smart Share com.lge.smartsharepush
LG Clock com.lge.clock <== loaded Timley
LG Fitness com.lge.lifetracker
LG Sync com.lge.sync
GLOSNASS Position Test com.lge.gnsspostest
LG Map UI com.lge.lgmapui
VZ Messaging+ com.verizon.messaging.vzmsgs
LG SMS com.android.mms <== using Google Messages & Voice
LG Music com.lge.music
LG Music Widget com.lge.sizechangable.musicwidget.widget
VZ NFL com.gotv.nflgamecenter.us.lite
VZ HUM (automotive data) com.verizontelematics.verizonhum
VZ Security & Privacy App com.securityandprivacy.android.verizon.vms
VZ Slacker com.slacker.radio
LG Thinkfree Viewer com.lge.thinkfreeviewer
VZ Caller Name ID com.vzw.ecid
LG GNSS Air Test com.lge.gnss.airtest
LG Media Server com.lge.smartshare
LG MirrorLink com.lge.mirrorlink
LG Weather com.lge.sizechangable.weather
LG Weather Service com.lge.sizechangable.weather.platform
LG Weather Theme com.lge.sizechangable.weather.theme.optimus
Can't bring myself to delete the LG keyboard or Launcher even though I am running Swype and Nova; I'll try disabling and hiding.
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I know this is an old thread, but wanted to say thanks for this! Been looking for a functional list for a while on what I can safely remove. I'm trying to avoid having to use a custom ROM and not be able to use the hifi DAC or camera.
Will try to do some testing/trial and error to update this for the newest VS99620g ROM, which is full of so much nonsense.
MortimerR said:
I know this is an old thread, but wanted to say thanks for this! Been looking for a functional list for a while on what I can safely remove. I'm trying to avoid having to use a custom ROM and not be able to use the hifi DAC or camera.
Will try to do some testing/trial and error to update this for the newest VS99620g ROM, which is full of so much nonsense.
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Removing LG Weather service will disable lockscreen weather animations.
I see other stuff on there like Caller ID that's very useful, unless that's something you don't use?
Just a general statement...
Not sure why people buy premium phones then want to remove most of the premium features? It's their phone, but I don't understand.
I'm only saying this because lots of people remove stuff willy nilly, then ask "Hey, why doesn't abc work?" Because of stuff they removed!
I'm not talking about things like the NFL app, obviously.
ChazzMatt said:
Removing LG Weather service will disable lockscreen weather animations.
I see other stuff on there like Caller ID that's very useful, unless that's something you don't use?
Just a general statement...
Not sure why people buy premium phones then want to remove most of the premium features? It's their phone, but I don't understand.
I'm only saying this because lots of people remove stuff willy nilly, then ask "Hey, why doesn't abc work?" Because of stuff they removed!
I'm not talking about things like the NFL app, obviously.
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Premium Features on v30? Can you tell us what you consider as premium? I disabled almost LG services/apps.
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Premium Features on v30? Can you tell us what you consider as premium? I disabled almost LG services/apps.
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VPN, NFC, Wi-Fi calling, Printer spooling (to print from phone), GPS (GNSS), Facial Recognition, Mirror Link, many others. All those are categorize with LG in the name.
Hello,
I deleted the contacts application on LOS because I use another, but I deleted it without contacts so I had to reinstall it for the new applications to work, so I got it back APK here:
https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/linea...release/contacts-1-7-21-android-apk-download/
I wanted to know if these APKs are reliable or if there is a problem?
Thank you
Kantilo said:
Hello, I deleted the contacts application on LOS because.........
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The APKMirror website has been a very reliable source for obtaining apps.
I believe that it's probably the #1 "Go-To" website alternative for obtaining much needed/sought after apps (as opposed to the Source Developer).
I hope that I had put your mind at ease... :thumbup:
Good Luck!
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The APKMirror website has been a very reliable source for obtaining apps.
I believe that it's probably the #1 "Go-To" website alternative for obtaining much needed/sought after apps (as opposed to the Source Developer).
I hope that I had put your mind at ease... :thumbup:
Good Luck!
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Thank you for the help, so i have used "pm uninstall --user 0 com.uselessapp" to uninstall the apps, but when i use amaze i see the applications in app manager, do you think i can use amaze with root access to uninstall apps that i don't use, like browser, AOSP keyboard, contacts (i use another app to contacts), or i will have problems ?
For example i don't know if my new contacts app need another app contact for folders, etc
Kantilo said:
Thank you for the help, so i have used "pm uninstall --user 0 com.uselessapp" to uninstall the apps, but when i use amaze i see the applications in app manager, do you think i can use amaze with root access to uninstall apps that i don't use, like browser, AOSP keyboard, contacts (i use another app to contacts), or i will have problems ?
For example i don't know if my new contacts app need another app contact for folders, etc
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Yes, I think amaze can uninstall system apps. But after a ROM update the apps are back. Why don't you simply disable those apps?
Kantilo said:
Thank you for the help,.........
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Yes, I think amaze can uninstall system apps. But after a ROM update the apps are back. Why don't you simply disable those apps?
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This is a "very good point" @kurtn! :thumbup:
@Kantilo, @Kurtin is correct regarding the app's re-emergence after updating the Firmware.
I can only recommend, what I personally use, called "Root Uninstaller" from the following Play Store link (there's other very good apps that can do the same)...
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.rootuninstaller.pro
... when I want to "Freeze/Disable" a System App. I rarely ever uninstall a system app exactly because of what you had experienced regarding so many dependencies for other apps that are tied to them.
Freezing/Disabling an app prevents the app from being used. It's almost as if the app is non existing (or seen as installed) on the device but, if other apps and such have some type of dependency tied to one or more of the files/directories of the Frozen/Disabled system app,it's still there and can be used.
I hope that I had explained this okay via text...
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I decided not to root my phone (yet) but still want to disable stuff which I never use (for example: wellbeing, live wallpapers, ...).
You certainly do not find the amount of "bloatware" on this phone that you find on the competition ... but anyway.
You can disable packages without root using "App Freezer" (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.wakasoftware.appfreezer).
You have to read the instructions to enable it to work rootless-ly, but it does work (it uses device administrator permissions). Before granting that permission you must remove all accounts from the device (yes, even your Google account). Then activate the permission. Then reboot. Then add accounts again.
First install the app, then, once accounts are removed, do the following:
Code:
adb shell dpm set-device-owner com.wakasoftware.appfreezer/.receiver.DPMReceiver
Attached is an XML file (exported from App Freezer) with the packages that I have disabled.
Don't just blindly copy/paste this. Check and judge for yourself !!! There are probably packages which I don't use which you will want to keep !!!
My list of disabled packages (with very short description of what these APKs do).
Code:
com.android.backupconfirm (part of Google's backup system)
com.android.bips (built in print service)
com.android.bips.auto_generated_rro_product__ (overlay for built in print service)
com.android.bluetoothmidiservice (bluetooth midi devices support)
com.android.bookmarkprovider
com.android.calllogbackup (backup of your phone's call log)
com.android.cellbroadcastreceiver (emergency alerts via SMS)
com.android.cellbroadcastreceiver.overlay.pixel (overlay for cell broadcast)
com.android.cellbroadcastservice.overlay.pixel (overlay for cell broadcast)
com.android.companiondevicemanager (service for managing companion devices)
com.android.cts.ctsshim (compatibility test suite)
com.android.cts.priv.ctsshim (compatibility test suite)
com.android.dreams.basic (screensaver when phone is docked)
com.android.egg (easter egg)
com.android.emergency (emergency services handling in case of need)
com.android.hotwordenrollment.okgoogle (OK google voice registration)
com.android.hotwordenrollment.xgoogle (OK google voice registration)
com.android.htmlviewer (source code viewer for html pages)
com.android.inputdevices (handling of capabilities of input devices, e.g. keyboard)
com.android.internal.display.cutout.emulation.avoidAppsInCutout (screen cutout overlay)
com.android.internal.display.cutout.emulation.corner (screen cutout overlay)
com.android.internal.display.cutout.emulation.double (screen cutout overlay)
com.android.internal.display.cutout.emulation.hole (screen cutout overlay)
com.android.internal.display.cutout.emulation.noCutout (screen cutout overlay)
com.android.internal.display.cutout.emulation.tall (screen cutout overlay)
com.android.internal.display.cutout.emulation.waterfall (screen cutout overlay)
com.android.internal.systemui.navbar.threebutton (3 button navigation)
com.android.internal.systemui.onehanded.gestural (use phone with one hand)
com.android.localtransport (part of Google's backup system)
com.android.managedprovisioning (framework for managing your device by IT admins, e.g. work profiles)
com.android.managedprovisioning.overlay (overlaty for managed provisioning)
com.android.mms.service (MMS)
com.android.mtp (MTP connection - e.g. file transfer - to PC; no need if you use adb)
com.android.musicfx (equalizer)
com.android.pacprocessor (auto discovery of network proxies)
com.android.providers.partnerbookmarks (browser bookmarks by Google partners)
com.android.safetyregulatoryinfo (safety info)
com.android.safetyregulatoryinfo.auto_generated_rro_product__ (safety info overlay)
com.android.sdm.plugins.diagmon (diagnostic plugin)
com.android.settings.overlay.glu0g (screen which shows phone compliance info in settings)
com.android.sharedstoragebackup (part of Google's backup system)
com.android.simappdialog (app dialog for SIM cards which support interaction with Android OS)
com.android.stk (app dialog for SIM cards which support interaction with Android OS)
com.android.systemui.plugin.globalactions.wallet (part of Google pay framework)
com.android.traceur (tracing)
com.android.traceur.auto_generated_rro_product__ (tracing overlay)
com.android.traceur.auto_generated_rro_vendor__ (tracing overlay)
com.android.wallpaper.livepicker (live wallpapers)
com.android.wallpaperbackup (part of Google's backup system; backup wallpaper)
com.customermobile.preload.vzw (part of verizon services)
com.google.android.accessibility.soundamplifier (accessibility: sound amplification)
com.google.android.apps.accessibility.voiceaccess (accessibility: control device by sound)
com.google.android.apps.carrier.carrierwifi (wifi calling)
com.google.android.apps.carrier.log (wifi calling)
com.google.android.apps.cbrsnetworkmonitor (citizen broadbane network handling)
com.google.android.apps.diagnosticstool (diagnostics)
com.google.android.apps.dreamliner (pixel stand)
com.google.android.apps.helprtc (Google help system)
com.google.android.apps.internal.betterbug (bug handling)
com.google.android.apps.restore (part of Google's backup system)
com.google.android.apps.safetyhub (safety hub in settings)
com.google.android.apps.tips (Pixel tips)
com.google.android.apps.wallpaper (wallpapers)
com.google.android.apps.wallpaper.pixel (pixel wallpapers)
com.google.android.apps.wearables.maestro.companion (support for pixel buds)
com.google.android.apps.wellbeing (wellbeing)
com.google.android.apps.work.clouddpc (work apps handling)
com.google.android.apps.youtube.music (youtube music)
com.google.android.cellbroadcastreceiver (emergency alert handling)
com.google.android.cellbroadcastservice (emergency alert handling)
com.google.android.dreamlinerupdater (updater for pixel buds)
com.google.android.euicc
com.google.android.feedback (feedback to Google)
com.google.android.gms.location.history (location history saving)
com.google.android.marvin.talkback (accessibility device talkback)
com.google.android.printservice.recommendation (recommendation for printing APKs on play store)
com.google.android.tag (scanning of NFC tags)
com.google.android.videos (video)
com.google.ar.core (augmented reality core from Google)
com.google.audio.hearing.visualization.accessibility.scribe (accesibility transcription of video)
com.google.euiccpixel (esim management)
com.google.pixel.dynamicwallpapers (wallpapers)
com.google.pixel.livewallpaper (wallpapers)
com.shannon.rcsservice (messaging via SMS)
com.verizon.llkagent (verizon)
com.verizon.mips.services (verizon)
com.verizon.obdm (verizon)
com.verizon.obdm_permissions (verizon)
com.verizon.services (verizon)
App Freezer has ads. If you use an ad-blocker you will not see these. You can also buy the "pro" version from within the app (which I did to support the developer) - then ads are gone as well.
If you are rooted, then you can disable using (no need to use the "App Freezer" app).
Code:
adb shell pm disable <package-name>
I'll make a more detailed write-up of what these packages do when I have some more time ...
Note that if you disable "SecurityHub" you still get a fully functioning security section in Settings, but the screen looks like Android 11. See attached screenshot. Disabling "Pixel Tips" and "Wellbeing" just removes them completely from settings.
You can always use the following to disable/remove add for non-root via this method
adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 {INSERT PACKAGE NAME}
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With App Freezer if your Pixel will not connect to transfer files just unfreeze the frozen MTP option in System.
So I was interested in removing the google search box but I think the last time I tried this along with some other things, it got stuck in a boot loop. Has anyone been able to remove this, esp with a rooted phone?
I notice this post a while back about a similar situation with Nexus 5:
Previous Issue
The PIxel series are practically devoid of bloatware - and the few unnecessary apps don't take up much space.
That being said, these can probably be removed without much issue:
Android Auto
Chrome
Drive
Files by Google
Gmail
Google Play Protect Service
Google Play Store
Google Play Music
Google Play Movies
Google Play Games
Google TV
Maps
Personal Safety
Photos
Pixel Buds
Pixel Live Wallpaper
Pixel Stand
Pixel Tips
Recorder
YouTube
Remember that the Pixel is "Powered by Google" and needs some of these apps for full feature capability, even if the apps themselves aren't used for their intended purpose, as they help tie the phone into the Google platform.
I started to remove a few of those already. Yea not much but for some of these I would never use, I think its cleaner to remove. Thanks.
Is the App Freezer method any different than just Disabling the app under the Apps menu in Settings?
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Is the App Freezer method any different than just Disabling the app under the Apps menu in Settings?
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It shouldn't be any different.
roirraW edor ehT said:
It shouldn't be any different.
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Great stuff - thanks!
kirostan said:
did it really help you?
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I've been removing apps (using adb) for many years, on many different phones and Android Forks, including Stock. I can say in the past few years, removing 25 apps from a Pixel (like Google Home, Youtube etc) - has no affect on battery life or performance. It does increase the amount of RAM or Cache that is available - maybe by 200-600mb, sometimes more or less. But I have seen no difference in battery life or performance. But most of these apps are easy to disable right in the Apps menu.
What does make a difference on battery is brightness, AOD and the type of apps you have installed. Having 15 apps that might be checking for notifications, email, syncing etc; do make an impact on battery life. And restricting battery usage on these apps unfortunately does not help much (again this depends on the types of apps you have installed). If you are looking for more Performance, install something like ProtonAOSP. but again, even when using this on a Pixel 6 Pro with 12GB of RAM and the high-end specs it contains, you aren't going to notice a drastic change because the Pixel Experience is very smooth and responsive.
None of my findings are scientific - I have a Pixel 3XL/4 and a 6 Pro and use Stock Android, GrapheneOS and ProtonAOSP.
I discovered removing or disabling com.google.android.apps.wallpaper disables your ability to open the wallpaper picker.
ADB Command to re-install it
Code:
adb shell cmd package install-existing com.google.android.apps.wallpaper
I want to clone an app to have two instances with different logins, but the app is not in the list of specific apps supported by the standard app cloning feature of OOS 12. What is the best way to clone an app in general on One Plus 9 Pro?
Thanks
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I want to clone an app to have two instances with different logins, but the app is not in the list of specific apps supported by the standard app cloning feature of OOS 12. What is the best way to clone an app in general on One Plus 9 Pro?
Thanks
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Parallel Space - Multiple acco - Apps on Google Play
Run multiple accounts of the same app at once, create a unique space by themes.
play.google.com
tk_xda said:
I want to clone an app to have two instances with different logins, but the app is not in the list of specific apps supported by the standard app cloning feature of OOS 12. What is the best way to clone an app in general on One Plus 9 Pro?
Thanks
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Did you try already this?
TheKnux said:
Parallel Space - Multiple acco - Apps on Google Play
Run multiple accounts of the same app at once, create a unique space by themes.
play.google.com
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There are so many Parallel Space apps on Google Play. LBE Tech has 9 similar products on Google Play. Which one should I use?
Psk.It said:
Did you try already this?
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I will look at this
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There are so many Parallel Space apps on Google Play. LBE Tech has 9 similar products on Google Play. Which one should I use?
I will look at this
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I tried using aurora store, but on OOS12 it's not allowed to grant all permissions required (i don't know the 3 required permissions full name, so i changed approach)
uninstalled aurora store, moved a copy of playstore already installed to pc
repeating the procedure installing this apk
i have been able to loging, not tried to install any app, but launching whats app from store clkne, triggers whatsapp clone, so i think it will work also for other stufs
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There are so many Parallel Space apps on Google Play. LBE Tech has 9 similar products on Google Play. Which one should I use?
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I used the one I linked specifically and never had issues with it.
another option is installing "insland" from playstore or "insular" from fdroid,
not tried "shelther" but should work the same
basically as for all other custom rom (avoiding the OOB parallel apps)
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There are so many Parallel Space apps on Google Play. LBE Tech has 9 similar products on Google Play. Which one should I use?
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These "cloning" apps arent really true cloning apps. They create a copy and run it within a sanbox so to speak. Honestly I wouldnt use them for anything sensitive like banking apps. Personally I use "App Cloner" - appcloner.app (that's a URL) it creates a true clone that has it's own icon within your app drawer. There are tons of settings to customize how the clone performs being that it resides along side the cloned app. Been using it for years to separate business accounts from personal accounts like AMEX and BoA.