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.
Good to note that these work just have to be run seperatley, i tried to block all 3 at the same time and it did not work you have to remove the whats new then reboot then remove the small apps then reboot again
Thanks for this OP i hate that whats new thing
aford89 said:
Good to note that these work just have to be run seperatley, i tried to block all 3 at the same time and it did not work you have to remove the whats new then reboot then remove the small apps then reboot again
Thanks for this OP i hate that whats new thing
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Thanks, added to OP.
Thank you!
The what's new was really bugging me :-/
do you know if the block command does the same as "deactivate" would do from the Settings->Apps menu? (if it were enabled)
punshkin said:
Thank you!
The what's new was really bugging me :-/
do you know if the block command does the same as "deactivate" would do from the Settings->Apps menu? (if it were enabled)
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I assume so, the "pm" is for the package manager commands.
I can not thank you enough! I still don't know what Sony was thinking with "What's New".
Favorite'd, I just know I'll be needing this soon enough xD
Working like a charm. Glad to have my recents cleaned up. Any other bloatware we can disable this way? Love to get rid of the walkman, sony app updates, movie, movie creator, etc
Im just trying to do this but when I type adb shell reboot it says device not found. It does say im in [email protected] though. Anyone know whats wrong?
Mr Sliff said:
Im just trying to do this but when I type adb shell reboot it says device not found. It does say im in [email protected] though. Anyone know whats wrong?
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do adb devices, should be able to see your device listed. if it reads not autorized: unlock your lockscreen and confirm the dialog to give computer access.
cyphomatic said:
do adb devices, should be able to see your device listed. if it reads not autorized: unlock your lockscreen and confirm the dialog to give computer access.
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Thats the weird thing, my device is listed when I do that.
ADB, SDK, JDK, JRE, USB debug, USB drivers: all set up correctly?
Thanks! worked perfectly for me, at least it did when I installed the Android SDK on my Windows partition instead of my Mac ... Really didn't want to work on the Mac side, nor is there a native way to transfer wirelessly from my Mac but everything works well on the Windows end.
Thanks again OP :good:
Can this method be used to disable the other system apps?
Mr Sliff said:
Im just trying to do this but when I type adb shell reboot it says device not found. It does say im in [email protected] though. Anyone know whats wrong?
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Got the same thing before I found out you need to exit remote shell before you run reboot command (I'm new to using adb for anything other than push/pull)
So after:
pm block com.sonymobile.advancedwidget.entrance
exit
adb reboot
phroenix said:
Got the same thing before I found out you need to exit remote shell before you run reboot command (I'm new to using adb for anything other than push/pull)
So after:
pm block com.sonymobile.advancedwidget.entrance
exit
adb reboot
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Yea, you need to exit shell before running any adb command, I'll add that to the OP.
Alright for some reason it doesent remove whats new for me. Ive rebooted a few times and it doesnt work. Removing the small apps did work though.
Mr Sliff said:
Alright for some reason it doesent remove whats new for me. Ive rebooted a few times and it doesnt work. Removing the small apps did work though.
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im getting the same thing. says the blocked state is true, then i reboot, still there
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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This whole thread is actually a repetition of what has already been discussed and suggested over here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/z3-compact/help/deactivated-apps-getting-activated-t2889082
Can you use adb to get rid of the nav bar too?
oh Thankgod ! whats new and the quick launch widget are gone !!!!
Thankyou Thankyou Thankyou
ps; is there a list of commands to get rid of certain other apps, widgets, bloat etc ?
Anyone could please suggest me a debloater script for honor 8 MM?
rooted or no root?
Rooted
All the time I try to delete a bloated app it returns. I managed to freeze the app but that's not the right way. Sometime I have problems with the gallery even if I have quick pic. I can't freeze the gallery because if I try to upload a pic in a social app like badoo it just does nothing. I have to go to twrp and clean the cache all the time
whitehollow said:
All the time I try to delete a bloated app it returns. I managed to freeze the app but that's not the right way. Sometime I have problems with the gallery even if I have quick pic. I can't freeze the gallery because if I try to upload a pic in a social app like badoo it just does nothing. I have to go to twrp and clean the cache all the time
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Try adb
Connect phone to laptop or pc (you must have adb fastboot on it)
Open cmd (press shift then right click on adb folder choice open command prompt)
Type adb shell
Then type pm list package | grep huawei (or google or app name). It will show all package app you find.
Then type pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.huawei.xxx (it it package name show from command above)
It will remove any app you want (you can try on rooted or no root device. With no root device, you can still install ota when have)
Thanks I'll try before reinstalling android. A script would be easier anyway.
whitehollow said:
Thanks I'll try before reinstalling android. A script would be easier anyway.
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What is your device brand? L09 or what?
Anyone have a good list of bloatware that can be safely removed from this device?
Hi,
I've successfully removed all miui and android bloat with the ADB tool, which is fantastic without root.
But I cannot remove the Facemoji keyboard from Xiaomi. It gives failure -1000.
Any idea what it means?
I also tried using the hidden menus for miui app in the play store but also there the uninstall is 'unsuccessful'.
Is there any way to remove it still, without rooting the phone ?
Using Xiaomi redmi note 8t, latest android version update.
Same For me. No one have any idea?
An IME is installed as a system-app and/or system-privileged-app, means you need root rights to uninstall it.
You will need root for this method:-
1) Disable it using adb shell:
pm disable-user com.facemoji.lite.xiaomi
2) Next, use a root file manager app (I used Fx), and navigate to System(Root)/data/app/ and find facemoji package. Verify by opening the folder and checking if base.apk exists in the folder. Delete this package folder.
3) Reboot.
https://www.reddit.com/r/PocoPhones/comments/mxiglw
Here's a simple trick to remove it.
jwoegerbauer said:
An IME is installed as a system-app and/or system-privileged-app, means you need root rights to uninstall it.
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Can you please confirm that root access is required to uninstall Facemoji Emoji Keyboard for Xiaomi? I tried using adb commands and Xiaomi ADB/Fastboot Tool but it didn't work. Any help is very much appreciated.
PROBLEM SOLVED NO NEED TO REPLY
Hey, xda-developers!
Can you give me some advice? I debloated my LG v20 with adb using the following command: "pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.lge.cloudhub". It seems that I accidentally uninstalled a object that controls my phones second screen.
Can you please tell me how I can re-install said objects (without factory reset)? I'm pretty sure I know which objects I need to re-install, just don't know how to. I tried "adb shell cmd package install-existing com.lge.signboard" and got the error message "127|elsa:/ $ adb shell cmd package install-existing com.lge.signboard
/system/bin/sh: adb: not found"
So any ideas: commands, programs I can use, anything... I'm super grateful.
Thank you for reading my post!
Regards,
xdagirlrocker
xdagirlrocker said:
PROBLEM SOLVED NO NEED TO REPLY
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If solved, why not say how - for others?
If rooted then this can be tried...
https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...diatek-armv8-2020-08-24.3922213/post-84201415
CXZa said:
If solved, why not say how - for others?
If rooted then this can be tried...
https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...diatek-armv8-2020-08-24.3922213/post-84201415
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Good point! I will do so! Maybe it will help someone in future.
First I searched for possible objects that might be related to LG v20 second screen. Through the power of duckduckgo I found the following objects:
com.lge.signboard.initialguide
com.lge.provider.signboard
com.lge.signboard.setting
com.lge.quicktools
com.lge.coneshortcut
com.lge.conerecent
com.lge.signboard
In my case the (by mistake) removed object was com.lge.signboard.
From there on solved it using a software I found on xda forums. It's called ADB AppControl and it can be found on the following links. I also included the xda link. Since I couldn't find the proper command to restore the deleted item, I used this software to "un-delete" it. It was very easy.
https://appcontrol.neocities.org/index_en.html
https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...app-manager-debloat-tool-for-android.4147837/
Cheers
Hello there,
I have just bought myself an Oppo find N, so far love the phone!
can someone help me out with deleting the bloatware software? I dont want to use adb because I am scared I will delete something which I'm not supposed to.
I know you can do so with apk extractor but haven't been able to find out how exactly.
any hints would be appreciated
Fear note my friend , its not hard and there's little risk to it, follow this guide to know how to connect to your phone with ADB.
Then just follow this list that someone else already did here:
I ended up disable-user the following apks :
package:com.coloros.karaoke
package:com.heytap.music
package:com.iflytek.speechsuite
package:com.coloros.weather.service
package:com.oplus.apprecover
package:com.oplus.pay
package:com.oplus.vip
package:com.heytap.reader
package:com.coloros.oshare
package:com.oplus.wifisecuredetect
package:com.oplus.appdetail
package:com.oppo.community
package:com.coloros.securityguard
package:com.heytap.speechassist
package:com.coloros.codebook
package:com.coloros.phonemanager
package:com.coloros.securepay
package:com.coloros.directui
package:com.coloros.video
package:com.coloros.filemanager
package:com.coloros.ocrscanner
package:com.nearme.instant.platform
package:com.coloros.floatassistant
package:com.coloros.childrenspace
package:com.heytap.htms
package:com.coloros.remoteguardservice
and uninstalled following:
com.heytap.cloud
com.finshell.wallet
cn.wps.moffice.lite
com.oppo.store
com.baidu.input_oppo
com.opos.ads
com.coloros.assistantscreen
com.heytap.browser
com.heytap.pictorial
com.heytap.smarthome
com.coloros.favorite
com.oplus.safecenter
pauloalexxx said:
Fear note my friend , its not hard and there's little risk to it, follow this guide to know how to connect to your phone with ADB.
Then just follow this list that someone else already did here:
I ended up disable-user the following apks :
package:com.coloros.karaoke
package:com.heytap.music
package:com.iflytek.speechsuite
package:com.coloros.weather.service
package:com.oplus.apprecover
package:com.oplus.pay
package:com.oplus.vip
package:com.heytap.reader
package:com.coloros.oshare
package:com.oplus.wifisecuredetect
package:com.oplus.appdetail
package:com.oppo.community
package:com.coloros.securityguard
package:com.heytap.speechassist
package:com.coloros.codebook
package:com.coloros.phonemanager
package:com.coloros.securepay
package:com.coloros.directui
package:com.coloros.video
package:com.coloros.filemanager
package:com.coloros.ocrscanner
package:com.nearme.instant.platform
package:com.coloros.floatassistant
package:com.coloros.childrenspace
package:com.heytap.htms
package:com.coloros.remoteguardservice
and uninstalled following:
com.heytap.cloud
com.finshell.wallet
cn.wps.moffice.lite
com.oppo.store
com.baidu.input_oppo
com.opos.ads
com.coloros.assistantscreen
com.heytap.browser
com.heytap.pictorial
com.heytap.smarthome
com.coloros.favorite
com.oplus.safecenter
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How did you disabled those apk?
Thank you for the repl
pauloalexxx said:
Fear note my friend , its not hard and there's little risk to it, follow this guide to know how to connect to your phone with ADB.
Then just follow this list that someone else already did here:
I ended up disable-user the following apks :
package:com.coloros.karaoke
package:com.heytap.music
package:com.iflytek.speechsuite
package:com.coloros.weather.service
package:com.oplus.apprecover
package:com.oplus.pay
package:com.oplus.vip
package:com.heytap.reader
package:com.coloros.oshare
package:com.oplus.wifisecuredetect
package:com.oplus.appdetail
package:com.oppo.community
package:com.coloros.securityguard
package:com.heytap.speechassist
package:com.coloros.codebook
package:com.coloros.phonemanager
package:com.coloros.securepay
package:com.coloros.directui
package:com.coloros.video
package:com.coloros.filemanager
package:com.coloros.ocrscanner
package:com.nearme.instant.platform
package:com.coloros.floatassistant
package:com.coloros.childrenspace
package:com.heytap.htms
package:com.coloros.remoteguardservice
and uninstalled following:
com.heytap.cloud
com.finshell.wallet
cn.wps.moffice.lite
com.oppo.store
com.baidu.input_oppo
com.opos.ads
com.coloros.assistantscreen
com.heytap.browser
com.heytap.pictorial
com.heytap.smarthome
com.coloros.favorite
com.oplus.safecenter
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Thank you for the reply inwill check it out and get back to you