How to remove Whats's New - Sony Xperia X Questions & Answers

Hey guys i tried to block the Whats New app as described in the Z3 Compact forum hoping it would work on the XX:
ikon8 said:
You can use ADB on unrooted devices to remove the "What's New" option from the NavRing and to remove the Small Apps Widget launcher from Recent Apps.
I will assume you know how to install and use ADB.
To remove the "What's New" option from the NavRing:
Code:
adb shell
pm block com.sonymobile.advancedwidget.entrance
exit
adb reboot
Make sure to reboot before proceeding if you're removing both items.
To remove the Small Apps Widget Launcher from the Recents screen:
Code:
adb shell
pm block com.sony.smallapp.launcher
pm block com.sony.smallapp.app.widget
exit
adb reboot
To revert changes substitute "unblock" for "block" in the command.
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However it says the block command is not known.
I tried to use
Code:
pm hide com.sonymobile.advancedwidget.entrance
instead but it responses with:
Code:
Error: java.lang.SecurityException: Neither user 2000 nor current process has android.permission.MANAGE_USERS.
Altough i granted ADB shell access in SuperSu.
Does anybody know howto block or remove the What's new app?

pm uninstall -k --user 0 "package_name"

zokkii said:
pm uninstall -k --user 0 "package_name"
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Thanks!
Code:
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.sonymobile.entrance
did it for me :good:

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Debloating Bloatware

Fun, fun, fun...got Bixby out and that's enough for tonight:
mzsquared said:
Fun, fun, fun...got Bixby out and that's enough for tonight:
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What are you using? Does package disabler pro work on the Note 10? Used it on the Note 8 but just got mine late last night. Also wondering if Synergy and Substratum lite are working, don't want to break a $1200.00 phone on the first day.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=76687505&postcount=9
EDIT:
Don't use Package Disabler Pro, doesn't work, won't uninstall and locks your phone up - already had to do a FDR because of it.
Would also like to know.
ggrant3876 said:
What are you using? Does package disabler pro work on the Note 10? Used it on the Note 8 but just got mine late last night. Also wondering if Synergy and Substratum lite are working, don't want to break a $1200.00 phone on the first day.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=76687505&postcount=9
EDIT:
Don't use Package Disabler Pro, doesn't work, won't uninstall and locks your phone up - already had to do a FDR because of it.
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Am just taking it slow, manually, don't want to mess things up on this shiny new phone. I use ADB shell commands to get into app packages, not every samsung package is showing up when trying to look for them by association (E.g:" adb shell pm list packages -f<package name> ") Some are easy like facebook, kids apps, netflix, chrome and a few others. The whole list of packages is 8 pages long, I printed it, so i can compare all lines to XDA tutorials for S10 to find the most obvious and safe pkgs to remove.
Here is a link to useful adb shell commands. When you are already in the "adb shell" state, you can just start the command line with "pm" right after $, skip typing the "adb shell" - much easier.
http://adbshell.com/commands/adb-shell-pm-list-packages
Anyone know how to remove Facebook? I can only disable it eh. I hate facecrap. I already hate facecrap bought oculus. So sad eh.
Anyways if anyone would be kind enough to upload a screenshot of it then that would be greatly appreciated.
Zionator said:
Anyone know how to remove Facebook? I can only disable it eh. I hate facecrap. I already hate facecrap bought oculus. So sad eh.
Anyways if anyone would be kind enough to upload a screenshot of it then that would be greatly appreciated.
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Exynos w. root can do it, not an option on Snapdragon. I think I found and disabled all fb instances and it's going to last until the next OTA Q update.
Here is what they are(fb related):
C:\Program Files (x86)\Minimal ADB and Fastboot>adb shell
d2q:/ $ pm list packages -f facebook
package:/system/priv-app/FBServices/FBServices.apk=com.facebook.services
package:/system/app/Facebook_stub/Facebook_stub.apk=com.facebook.katana
package:/system/priv-app/FBInstaller_NS/FBInstaller_NS.apk=com.facebook.system
package:/system/app/FBAppManager_NS/FBAppManager_NS.apk=com.facebook.appmanager
d2q:/ $ pm disable-user --user 0 com.facebook.services
Package com.facebook.services new state: disabled-user
d2q:/ $ pm disable-user --user 0 com.facebook.katana
Package com.facebook.katana new state: disabled-user
d2q:/ $ pm disable-user --user 0 com.facebook.system
Package com.facebook.system new state: disabled-user
d2q:/ $ pm disable-user --user 0 com.facebook.appmanager
Package com.facebook.appmanager new state: disabled-user
d2q:/ $==================
mzsquared said:
Exynos w. root can do it, not an option on Snapdragon. I think I found and disabled all fb instances and it's going to last until the next OTA Q update.
Here is what they are(fb related):
C:\Program Files (x86)\Minimal ADB and Fastboot>adb shell
d2q:/ $ pm list packages -f facebook
package:/system/priv-app/FBServices/FBServices.apk=com.facebook.services
package:/system/app/Facebook_stub/Facebook_stub.apk=com.facebook.katana
package:/system/priv-app/FBInstaller_NS/FBInstaller_NS.apk=com.facebook.system
package:/system/app/FBAppManager_NS/FBAppManager_NS.apk=com.facebook.appmanager
d2q:/ $ pm disable-user --user 0 com.facebook.services
Package com.facebook.services new state: disabled-user
d2q:/ $ pm disable-user --user 0 com.facebook.katana
Package com.facebook.katana new state: disabled-user
d2q:/ $ pm disable-user --user 0 com.facebook.system
Package com.facebook.system new state: disabled-user
d2q:/ $ pm disable-user --user 0 com.facebook.appmanager
Package com.facebook.appmanager new state: disabled-user
d2q:/ $==================
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Well I wont be rooting my note 10 just yet. My note 9 is rooted with custom rom and I am keeping it as backup.
Would like note 10 non rooted so I can use banking apps and samsung pay and so on.
So with the above adb commands I cannot remove Facebook?
I mean disable I can just do on the phone without the need for adb terminal. I would like to completely delete it from my phone and keep it non rooted.
And em I have not messed around with adb for years so I think I need to install it on pc if the deletion can be done unrooted...
mzsquared said:
Am just taking it slow, manually, don't want to mess things up on this shiny new phone. I use ADB shell commands to get into app packages, not every samsung package is showing up when trying to look for them by association (E.g:" adb shell pm list packages -f<package name> ") Some are easy like facebook, kids apps, netflix, chrome and a few others. The whole list of packages is 8 pages long, I printed it, so i can compare all lines to XDA tutorials for S10 to find the most obvious and safe pkgs to remove.
Here is a link to useful adb shell commands. When you are already in the "adb shell" state, you can just start the command line with "pm" right after $, skip typing the "adb shell" - much easier.
http://adbshell.com/commands/adb-shell-pm-list-packages
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I guess that's the route I'll go. Installed Franciso Franco's Nap Time and had to use a couple of ADB commands, see if it will help the battery.
Yep started debloating yesterday. I refuse to buy package disabled pro as every time samsung makes a change he releases it as a new version and expects you to pay again as the old version stops working. So switched to CCSWE and it just works, bit by likewise was the first thing to go
In case anyone is looking to remove Netflix
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.netflix.mediaclient
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.netflix.partner.activation
Few more useless things associated with browser
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.android.providers.partnerbookmarks
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.android.bookmarkprovider
And this is in case you remove stock launcher. Even if you dont use it, you still need it for "recent apps" key
adb shell cmd package install-existing com.sec.android.app.launcher
mzsquared said:
Fun, fun, fun...got Bixby out and that's enough for tonight:
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hi, just want to confirm before execute it, does disabling all bixby not causing any problem?
because i heard disabling some samsung app (i.e. store) make your phone bootloop
thanks
svanonima said:
hi, just want to confirm before execute it, does disabling all bixby not causing any problem?
because i heard disabling some samsung app (i.e. store) make your phone bootloop
thanks
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Yes, you have to be careful with de-bloat, they have extended tutorials in Galaxy S10/10+:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s10/how-to/galaxy-s10-s10-debloat-bloatware-t3912073
Some ANT stuff
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.dsi.ant.plugins.antplus
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.dsi.ant.server
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.dsi.ant.sample.acquirechannels
thering1975 said:
Yep started debloating yesterday. I refuse to buy package disabled pro as every time samsung makes a change he releases it as a new version and expects you to pay again as the old version stops working. So switched to CCSWE and it just works, bit by likewise was the first thing to go
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What's CCSWE....I'm having a brain fart?
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akordboy said:
What's CCSWE....I'm having a brain fart?
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That's what I use also to disable all the bloatware. You can look it up in play store. That's pro version feature.
BabeAn said:
That's what I use also to disable all the bloatware. You can look it up in play store. That's pro version feature.
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Thanks....figured it out after I posted
ggrant3876 said:
What are you using? Does package disabler pro work on the Note 10? Used it on the Note 8 but just got mine late last night. Also wondering if Synergy and Substratum lite are working, don't want to break a $1200.00 phone on the first day.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=76687505&postcount=9
EDIT:
Don't use Package Disabler Pro, doesn't work, won't uninstall and locks your phone up - already had to do a FDR because of it.
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Strange it works great on my Note 10. It's rooted now and on Android 11 but worked fine on my Note 10 with Android 10 before I rooted.

[NO-ROOT][SCRIPT]Nokia Debloater, An universal script that works on all Nokia phones.

Here is an universal script that should work on every Nokia device right from the first gen devices upto Nokia 9 Pureview.
Exert from my Github readme.md -
Nokia-Debloater
A simple noob-friendly script that debloats your phone from the evenwell apps and soon, Google Apps.
What is evenwell and why should I care?
Evenwell/FiH is chinese company. Specifically, They are a subsidary of the massive Foxxconn group that manufactures consumer electronics for sale around the world. This Evewell group were a business partner of Nokia/HMD and they were responsible for manufacturing and building the software on these phones. We all know the second generation devices from Nokia i.e Nokia 6.1, Nokia 6.1 Plus, Nokia 7 Plus etc are android one devices which are supposed to come with clean software and no bloat. On the surface, These devices have no bloat, But when you go digging deeper into settings and the system, You will encounter them evenwell apps.
What do these apps do?
These apps are supposedly to maintain system stability and protect battery among various other services/features. There are also telemetry apps that send data to the chinese. This is the reason I've decided to create this script.
Nokia has supposedly stopped using the evenwell services/apps, Why would you uninstall them?
Simple, Because
1. I do not want any dead app that previously had an history of snooping in my system.
2. They are not supposed to be there in the first place.
Convinced yet? Get the script from here and you can start.
Enable usb debugging and connect to PC, Put the .bat file in the same folder as your ADB and run the script. Profit.
More info - Nokia Debloater Github
Reserved
Typo in the second partnerbrowsercustomizAtions
Thanks for your work
jojlse said:
Typo in the second partnerbrowsercustomizAtions
Thanks for your work
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Okay thanks! Ill fix it.
New release coming today with Improved Android 10 Compatibility:fingers-crossed:
Update - New release?
Is it script safe to use for locked bl user? I mean is it update gonna mess with the script?
LuminousMazim said:
Is it script safe to use for locked bl user? I mean is it update gonna mess with the script?
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No worries, This script is safe for users with locked bootloaders and you will not have issues with updates at all.
Read my F.A.Q here to know more.
CarbonGTR said:
No worries, This script is safe for users with locked bootloaders and you will not have issues with updates at all.
Read my F.A.Q here to know more.
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Thanks! btw any idea this is universal or some specific region thing? I kinda look into the script in the bat file, and found out some line is end with "ww" like,
evenwell.powersaving.g3.overlay.base.s600ww
evenwell.dataagent.overlay.base.s600ww
in my device i still have that but end with id:
evenwell.powersaving.g3.overlay.base.s600id
evenwell.dataagent.overlay.base.s600id
my country is Indonesia, so i suspect that is my region code. I Have some failed line when running .bat file too, something like
failed "app not found or 0 app not installed"
I don't know the exact it just too fast and at first didn't think much of it. Or it just some app that didn't intend to be deleted.
LuminousMazim said:
Thanks! btw any idea this is universal or some specific region thing? I kinda look into the script in the bat file, and found out some line is end with "ww" like,
evenwell.powersaving.g3.overlay.base.s600ww
evenwell.dataagent.overlay.base.s600ww
in my device i still have that but end with id:
evenwell.powersaving.g3.overlay.base.s600id
evenwell.dataagent.overlay.base.s600id
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It's region specific. ID stands for Indonesia, WW stands for Worldwide and there is one more, I guess its RR or something that is for the russian region.
Thanks for the heads up, I will update the script with other Regions also:good:
my country is Indonesia, so i suspect that is my region code. I Have some failed line when running .bat file too, something like
failed "app not found or 0 app not installed"
I don't know the exact it just too fast and at first didn't think much of it. Or it just some app that didn't intend to be deleted.
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Failed here just means that the app was not found and hence not deleted. The script will never touch the other apps other then ones I've added.
CarbonGTR said:
It's region specific. ID stands for Indonesia, WW stands for Worldwide and there is one more, I guess its RR or something that is for the russian region.
Thanks for the heads up, I will update the script with other Regions also:good:
Failed here just means that the app was not found and hence not deleted. The script will never touch the other apps other then ones I've added.
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Thanks! Can you add clear cache/dalvik after using script for the next update? I think is logical thing to do after removing bunch of app. Or it need root/unlock?
LuminousMazim said:
Thanks! Can you add clear cache/dalvik after using script for the next update? I think is logical thing to do after removing bunch of app. Or it need root/unlock?
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Clearing Dalvik Cache and Cache data is not possible on Treble devices. Google Did away with caches because of the A/B system this phone uses.
I'll look into what I can do.
BTW, Region specific Apps can now be debloated, Uploading to Git soon
@luminousMazin A feature to remove cache data has been added to the latest release.
CarbonGTR said:
Clearing Dalvik Cache and Cache data is not possible on Treble devices. Google Did away with caches because of the A/B system this phone uses.
I'll look into what I can do.
BTW, Region specific Apps can now be debloated, Uploading to Git soon
@luminousMazin A feature to remove cache data has been added to the latest release.
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Thanks for the script! Working in Nokia 6 2017.:good::good:
How to confirm this script is working?
I already run this script when I was still on Pie and leave it..
After Android 10 update, I checked evenwell apps still remains on my device, I found it through battery optimization settings (screenshot attached), there's so many of them...
Or is it reinstalled after 10 upgrade??
Can I reuse this script on 10?
R324D said:
How to confirm this script is working?
I already run this script when I was still on Pie and leave it..
After Android 10 update, I checked evenwell apps still remains on my device, I found it through battery optimization settings (screenshot attached), there's so many of them...
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You should see a Uninstalled for user 0 caption message under the apps
Or is it reinstalled after 10 upgrade??
Can I reuse this script on 10?
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Yes you can.
Some apps changed name in android10:
adb shell pm uninstall --user 0 com.evenwell.AprUploadService.data.overlay.base
adb shell pm uninstall --user 0 com.evenwell.autoregistration.overlay.base
adb shell pm uninstall --user 0 com.evenwell.autoregistration.overlay.d.base.s600ww
adb shell pm uninstall --user 0 com.evenwell.batteryprotect.overlay.base
adb shell pm uninstall --user 0 com.evenwell.CPClient.overlay.base
adb shell pm uninstall --user 0 com.evenwell.custmanager.data.overlay.base
adb shell pm uninstall --user 0 com.evenwell.dataagent.overlay.base
adb shell pm uninstall --user 0 com.evenwell.DbgCfgTool.overlay.base
adb shell pm uninstall --user 0 com.evenwell.DeviceMonitorControl.data.overlay.base
adb shell pm uninstall --user 0 com.evenwell.managedprovisioning.overlay.base
adb shell pm uninstall --user 0 com.evenwell.nps.overlay.base
adb shell pm uninstall --user 0 com.evenwell.partnerbrowsercustomizations.overlay.base
adb shell pm uninstall --user 0 com.evenwell.PowerMonitor.overlay.base
adb shell pm uninstall --user 0 com.evenwell.pushagent.overlay.base
adb shell pm uninstall --user 0 com.evenwell.retaildemoapp.overlay.base
adb shell pm uninstall --user 0 com.evenwell.stbmonitor.data.overlay.base
adb shell pm uninstall --user 0 com.evenwell.telecom.data.overlay.base
I use linux adb, so no .exe
jojlse said:
Some apps changed name in android10:
adb shell pm uninstall --user 0 com.evenwell.AprUploadService.data.overlay.base
adb shell pm uninstall --user 0 com.evenwell.autoregistration.overlay.base
adb shell pm uninstall --user 0 com.evenwell.autoregistration.overlay.d.base.s600ww
adb shell pm uninstall --user 0 com.evenwell.batteryprotect.overlay.base
adb shell pm uninstall --user 0 com.evenwell.CPClient.overlay.base
adb shell pm uninstall --user 0 com.evenwell.custmanager.data.overlay.base
adb shell pm uninstall --user 0 com.evenwell.dataagent.overlay.base
adb shell pm uninstall --user 0 com.evenwell.DbgCfgTool.overlay.base
adb shell pm uninstall --user 0 com.evenwell.DeviceMonitorControl.data.overlay.base
adb shell pm uninstall --user 0 com.evenwell.managedprovisioning.overlay.base
adb shell pm uninstall --user 0 com.evenwell.nps.overlay.base
adb shell pm uninstall --user 0 com.evenwell.partnerbrowsercustomizations.overlay.base
adb shell pm uninstall --user 0 com.evenwell.PowerMonitor.overlay.base
adb shell pm uninstall --user 0 com.evenwell.pushagent.overlay.base
adb shell pm uninstall --user 0 com.evenwell.retaildemoapp.overlay.base
adb shell pm uninstall --user 0 com.evenwell.stbmonitor.data.overlay.base
adb shell pm uninstall --user 0 com.evenwell.telecom.data.overlay.base
I use linux adb, so no .exe
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The script has these new, name changed apps included.
Worked on my Nokia 6.1 Plus. Thanks a ton!
Please help me with the procedure to flash this script, I am using Nokia 6.1 Plus
Thank you!
Arockyfella said:
Please help me with the procedure to flash this script, I am using Nokia 6.1 Plus
Thank you!
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You're not to flash it.
Do this:
CarbonGTR said:
Enable usb debugging and connect to PC, Put the .bat file in the same folder as your ADB and run the script. Profit.
More info - Nokia Debloater Github
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Ran the script on Nokia 7 plus. Did not encounter any issues. Battery improved a bit and it appears the screen freeze issue that affects many of the users is gone..
ShapeCharger99 said:
It appears the screen freeze issue that affects many of the users is gone..
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This is quite interesting, I never saw any app or overlay targetting the display.

Debloat/Disable System Apps

So you got your new shiny realme device but you hate bloatware or want to disable system apps so you can use 3rd party apps instead?
Follow the steps below:
THIS DOES NOT REQUIRE ROOT HOWEVER MAKE SURE NOT TO DISABLE IMPORTANT SYSTEM APPS. WIPE DATA/FORMATTING RE-ENABLES ALL SYSTEM APPS. THIS DOES NOT MESS WITH OTAs.
WHAT YOU NEED:-
ADB/Fastboot Drivers
Windows: https://dl.google.com/android/repository/platform-tools-latest-windows.zip
Linux: https://dl.google.com/android/repository/platform-tools-latest-linux.zip
DEBLOAT:-
1. Enable developer options by tapping on the build number 7 times and enable USB Debugging.
2. Plug in your phone.
3. Goto the folder where ADB is installed, hold shift and right click, and click on open command window here(windows).
4. Type
in CMD
Code:
adb devices
in Powershell
Code:
./adb devices
.
5. This should return the ID of your device and show if its authorised. Enable debugging Promt on your Phone if it shows unauthorised (allow this computer).
6. Type
in cmd
Code:
adb shell
in Powershell
Code:
./adb shell
.
7. This should display a prompt, something like RMXxxxx:/ $
8. To uninstall type
Code:
pm uninstall -k --user 0 <name of the package>
To disable type
Code:
pm disable-user --user 0 <name of the package>
eg: pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.heytap.browser / pm disable-user --user 0 com.heytap.browser
9. Done!
To reinstall uninstalled apps type
Code:
pm install-existing <name of the package>
To enable disabled apps type
Code:
pm enable <name of the package>
Some apps do not uninstall such as market and gamecenter, disabling is the only option.
thanks. It was much needed.
Won't it be better if you have created list of removable apps? Other than sharing guide which everyone knows

Debload Xperia 5 ii with adb shell

Hey guys,
Here is a simple tutorial for debloating your Xperia 5 ii.
enable usb debugging setting.
connect your phone to pc.
Go to your map where adb drivers are located.
On the map press and hold shift, and right mouse click to open powershell.
In powershell use this commands:
1). .\adb
2). .\adb Shell
3). pm list packages
Now you see all your installed apps.
Delete the apps you want with this command.
For example facebook
4). pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.facebook.katana
Done
This is the standard guide that TK from XDA has a video on. This will just disable (stop) the application. It will still be present meaning it will not be uninstalled.
The only way to uninstall a system app is to acquire root. I did that with Magisk and Debloated module.
vyp54 said:
This is the standard guide that TK from XDA has a video on. This will just disable (stop) the application. It will still be present meaning it will not be uninstalled.
The only way to uninstall a system app is to acquire root. I did that with Magisk and Debloated module.
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I know its only visual delete the apps.
This is Just a simple guide for non rooted phones.
or use the magisk module "debloater" if you're rooted
Any Sony users interested in trying my new script to make their Android 10+ system read-write-able? I'm curious if it also works on Sony devices.
Then you can completely delete these annoying bloatware apps from your internal hard drive. Problem solved.
Always make a backup before you permanently delete a system app! You never know which one is going to cause a bootloop!
For the lazy
Code:
# Facebook
adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.facebook.mlite
adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.facebook.services
adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.facebook.katana
adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.facebook.system
adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.facebook.appmanager
# Linkedin
adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.linkedin.android
# Tidal
adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.android.tidal.campaigninstaller
# CoD
adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.activision.callofduty.shooter
# Netflix
adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.netflix.partner.activation
adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.netflix.mediaclient

Update Notification in Settings Menu

At the top of my settings menu, there is a box that states "system update is available"
Is there a way to hide this window? i had to roll back to android 10 due to issues with 11.
My phone is not rooted
Using adb:
Code:
adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.oneplus.opbackup
Hw4ng3r said:
Using adb:
Code:
adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.oneplus.opbackup
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THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!

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