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Is there any way to disable apps on a new Firestick 4k (Feb-19) (Mantis)

I really just want disable some of the apps in order to declutter a little bit...
I don't mind unistalling them or just hideing/disabling them.
I have launcherHijack installed, which works well and I'm able to adb into the stick via adblink, however all the usual (disable) commands don't seem to work... (like "pm hide" or "pm uninstall").
I've tried various apps that can disable without root (Ice Box Pro, Brevent), but I can't get the command "dpm set-device-owner " to execute properly - which is a prerequisite to running in non root mode .
I haven't tried de-registering the device and then running the commands yet though (not sure if it'll make a difference).
The only thing that works so far is the disabling of background apps.
https://www.xda-developers.com/freeze-app-background-processes-without-root-android-nougat/
I'm OK with just disabling them in the background and never running them, however I would like to remove the icons from the applaunchers. Is there any way to do that?
Thanks
*EDIT*
I found this info from another thread.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/fire-tv/general/suprise-root-pc-adb-fire-stick-to-t3918668
It mentioned Shizuku Manager, which enables IceBox on an unrooted box.
I can now disable any app I want!

miui security.

Is it safe to uninstall miui security app ( system app ) I heard it can cause bootloop. I got rid of all the other useless system apps but thought I'd ask if anyone's done it without issues.

Don't mess with that app I think

According to the site where I found to remove system apps via ADB they said " they've heard of uninstalling it caused bootloop " so I'll leave it. Got rid of all the other stuff so I'm pretty happy the battery life is even better and less background running apps.

fastjohnson said:
According to the site where I found to remove system apps via ADB they said " they've heard of uninstalling it caused bootloop " so I'll leave it. Got rid of all the other stuff so I'm pretty happy the battery life is even better and less background running apps.
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Mind sharing the steps to remove system apps via ADB (no root) ? Thanks

App removal tool.
Here's a tool works perfect, by no means is this mine just something i use.

1) It is established that a deletion of the security app causes a softbrick, at least on some models.
2) 'pm disable' is like uninstall but the disabled app could be called by the other apps and operates normally within this framework.
3) Is it therefore possible to 'pm disable' security app w/o a softbrick?
4) Does 'pm disable' deletes (hides) security app from a desktop?

Is there a List of Background Processes to Kill to Extend Battery?

Does anyone here know of a list of background processes or apps to kill to ensure longer battery?
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I've this a bit of a battle with this phone, especially with "Phone Services", which from what I understand is mainly other Apps making calls to it.
But I've made some progress, to be honest, the issue is Android is far to liberal with access it gives applications. But if they don't run or cannot access the internet, then they can't drain the battery. Here is what I did:
1) Stop Apps from auto-starting, or being started via other Apps. via Apps -> App Launch. When you disable "Auto Manage", it pops up and asks if the app should Autostart, Run in Background, Secondary Launch
2) Disable background Network access for ALL applications (search settings for Networks Access, then select "Advanced"), including system apps such as chrome.. Only re-enable for apps that do NEED it (i.e. such as Gmail)
3) Disable all unnecessary permissions, via Apps -> Permissions, especially thing such as Location. At minimum, set them to "Allowed only while in use"
Finally, the problem with Android permissions, is Google are self-motivated, I found several apps that I couldn't do this for (including Chrome, which was particularly battery hungry). In addition there are dozens of "permissions" that they don't want you to access. But if you're willing to get your hands dirty, then look into using and Ice Box with Shizuku (it's fairly easy) you can.. In addition, you can use ADB to uninstall all the bloated Apps.
App Ops - To get access to all those "inaccessible" permissions. I used this to change all the backgrounds permissions, and remove Apps abilities that prevent the phone from "Sleeping"
Ice Box - To freeze all Unecessary Apps
Note, both the above use a secondary App called Shizuku, all can be installed from the Play Store. But to allow Shizuku to get the system-level access it needs, it must be started using ADB.. The App runs you through it.
Whilst I've uninstalled quite a few apps using ADB, this can cause problems if you're not careful, so I came to the conclusion its best to freeze them with Ice Box. This is what I've frozen so far:
package:com.andoid.apps.tag
package:com.andoid.bookmakpovide
package:com.andoid.calenda
package:com.andoid.deams.phototable
package:com.andoid.email
package:com.andoid.htmlviewe
package:com.andoid.huawei.HiMediaEngine
package:com.andoid.hwmio
package:com.andoid.keyguad
package:com.andoid.mediacente
package:com.andoid.patnebowsecustomizations.tmobile
package:com.andoid.povides.patnebookmaks
package:com.andoid.statementsevice
package:com.example.andoid.notepad
package:com.google.a.coe
package:com.google.andoid.apps.tachyon
package:com.google.andoid.apps.wok.oobconfig
package:com.google.andoid.feedback
package:com.google.andoid.music
package:com.google.andoid.pintsevice.ecommendation
package:com.google.andoid.pojection.geahead
package:com.google.andoid.youtube
package:com.hicloud.andoid.clone
package:com.huawei.KoBackup
package:com.huawei.aengine.sevice
package:com.huawei.andoid.ch
package:com.huawei.andoid.instantshae
package:com.huawei.andoid.kaaoke
package:com.huawei.andoid.mioshae
package:com.huawei.andoid.thememanage
package:com.huawei.andoid.tips
package:com.huawei.andoid.totemweathe
package:com.huawei.andoid.wfdft
package:com.huawei.appmaket
package:com.huawei.autoinstallapkfommcc
package:com.huawei.bowse
package:com.huawei.contacts.sync
package:com.huawei.contactscamcad
package:com.huawei.fastapp
package:com.huawei.featuelaye.featuefamewok
package:com.huawei.featuelaye.shaedfeatue.map
package:com.huawei.gameassistant
package:com.huawei.health
package:com.huawei.hff
package:com.huawei.hiaction
package:com.huawei.hicad
package:com.huawei.hidisk
package:com.huawei.hifolde
package:com.huawei.himovie.oveseas
package:com.huawei.hitouch
package:com.huawei.hwdetectepai
package:com.huawei.hwid
package:com.huawei.hwstatupguide
package:com.huawei.languagedownloade
package:com.huawei.lbs
package:com.huawei.livewallpape.matetwenty
package:com.huawei.neaby
package:com.huawei.paentcontol
package:com.huawei.pcassistant
package:com.huawei.sceenecode
package:com.huawei.seach
package:com.huawei.tips

Hi evil,
Appreciate the much needed reply. I assume app ops, ice box and Shizuku can be run withourt root since I'm on emui 10 and the bootloader is locked. Got a few questons for you...
1) I can't find ice box in the playstore. The closest I saw was an app called app freezer by mobizsystems. Could this possibly be it and was renamed? If not please post a link to it.
2) Just to be sure, once i install Shizuku, it'll run me through what to do like a tutorial?
3) For the long list of apps you provided that you froze, could you also list what each of these apps are for?
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1) I can't find ice box in the playstore. The closest I saw was an app called app freezer by mobizsystems. Could this possibly be it and was renamed? If not please post a link to it.
This is the App: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.catchingnow.icebox&hl=en_GB
2) Just to be sure, once i install Shizuku, it'll run me through what to do like a tutorial?
So Shizuku provides the API that Icebox and App Ops use for controlling the phone... It can work without root, but it requires a little tinkering. Follow the step Shizuku tells you, but in a nushell:
1 - First enable the Developer Options Menu (Google how to do it), then in the Developer options enable USB Debug
2 - Installl ADB on your laptop or Mac (https://developer.android.com/studio/releases/platform-tools)
3 - Plug your phone into the laptop / Mac
4 - Run the ADB command you laptop/mac that Shizuku tells you, this will start the Shizuku service on your phone
5 - You then use App Ops to control permissions, or Ice Box to freeze apps
3) For the long list of apps you provided that you froze, could you also list what each of these apps are for?
See the spreadsheet linked in this thread: https://forum.xda-developers.com/mate-20-x/how-to/guide-remove-apps-adb-t3870727

EViL3666 said:
1) I can't find ice box in the playstore. The closest I saw was an app called app freezer by mobizsystems. Could this possibly be it and was renamed? If not please post a link to it.
This is the App: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.catchingnow.icebox&hl=en_GB
2) Just to be sure, once i install Shizuku, it'll run me through what to do like a tutorial?
So Shizuku provides the API that Icebox and App Ops use for controlling the phone... It can work without root, but it requires a little tinkering. Follow the step Shizuku tells you, but in a nushell:
1 - First enable the Developer Options Menu (Google how to do it), then in the Developer options enable USB Debug
2 - Installl ADB on your laptop or Mac (https://developer.android.com/studio/releases/platform-tools)
3 - Plug your phone into the laptop / Mac
4 - Run the ADB command you laptop/mac that Shizuku tells you, this will start the Shizuku service on your phone
5 - You then use App Ops to control permissions, or Ice Box to freeze apps
3) For the long list of apps you provided that you froze, could you also list what each of these apps are for?
See the spreadsheet linked in this thread: https://forum.xda-developers.com/mate-20-x/how-to/guide-remove-apps-adb-t3870727
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Hi evil,
Wow.. thank you so much for this info. I'll get started on this tomorrow. Thank you again for this valuable info.
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Uninstalling Samsung Pay framework through adb

Hi, didn't feel like this is worth making a thread but didn't really find anywhere else to ask for assistance nor any recent help on google.
I'm trying to disable some preinstalled bloatware on my s20 ultra, such as Samsung pay framework though abd but I keep getting this message: adb delete failed owner blocked
I am using the following command: pm uninstall -k --user 0 (package name)
Any insights? thanks.

Did you try the disable method? This one is safer than the uninstall one.
Pm disable 'package name'
You can always re-enable if something goes wrong.

I have same issues mate. Have your found a solution ?

You tried the disable method?

Make your life easier and use ADB AppControl.
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"Inactive apps" setting in developer options?

I'm messing around with a deactivated Sprint LG V8. I was thinking about rooting the phone, but if I could just freeze or deactivate apps that would probably be good enough. What's the easiest way to disable the apps I don't want to be active? I found the setting "inactive apps" in developer options but I have no idea what it does. I basically just use this phone as a WiFi only tablet at this point. Any ideas would be greatly appreciated.

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