This guide is how I removed apps on my Lenovo M8 FHD, but applies to almost all Android devices.
(Root is NOT needed)
Things needed:
ADB shell and a Windows computer, an android Apk Analyzer app (I use "Apk Analyzer" from the Play Store).
Enable Developer options & USB Debugging:
Lenovo M8 FHD -- > Settings -> System -> About Tablet -> Tap on "Build number" multiple times. #A pop up should state you are now a developer.
Settings -> System -> Developer options
Scroll down and enable "USB Debugging"
Connect tablet/device to Windows PC with ADB/Fastboot installed (plenty of guides on XDA available here.)
Open an Administrator Command Prompt. (Right click on CMD and select Run as Administrator).
Type the following:
adb devices
A pop up on your device should ask if you want to allow it USB Debugging access, check always allow and select yes.
adb shell
You should now be at a "$" prompt
Using "Apk Analyzer" on your tablet/device search for the app you are looking to remove. (Example search for Lenovo)
On the PC/ADB Shell issue:
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.APPLICATIONNAME
The APPLICATIONNAME is found using the "Apk Analyzer" app...
The result shown on the screen should be success.
The apps you uninstalled using ADB shell pm uninstall -k --user 0, were only removed for the current user (user 0). If someone else uses your phone with a guest account, all the removed apps will still be available to him.
You can do this for any app that you want, but be warned you can inadvertently delete apps that you need...
How to re-install an app:
cmd package install-exsisting com.APPLICATIONNAME
Let me know if you need help, or have any recommendations.
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You can get all google services just like...
- Google Play Store
- Gmail
- Google+
- Google Maps
- Google Photos
- YouTube
- Google Play Games
- Google Play Music
- Google Drive
- Google Chrome
and you can also get Google Contact Synchronization and you can download application from Google Play Store easily.
***Requirements***
Developer options enabled (in Settings -> About phone tap 5 times on MIUI version)
USB debugging enabled in Settings -> Developer options (GOTO: Settings -> Additional Settings -> Developer options)
Fastboot mode enabled
Fastboot mode enabled in Settings -> Developer options (GOTO: Settings -> Additional Settings -> Developer options)
Adb already known Desktop or Laptop ( adb means Android Debug Bridge )
***More Information***
1. How to install ADB in your Desktop or Laptop ?
First,you need to download adb package from this link - http://d-h.st/r08z
Extract this zip to your computer.
Copy " adb.exe,fastboot.exe,AdbwinApi.dll,AdbWinUsbApi.dll " to your computer and paste deivce storage " C:/Windows ".
Press " Window key+R " and type " cmd " to open command prompt in window\
Type " adb devices " in command prompt and it will be display " List fo devices attached "
Done.
***Included Packages***
1.GoogleBackupTransprot.apk
2.Google BackupTransport.apk
3.GoogleContactsSyncAdapter.apk
4.GoogleFeedback.apk
5.GoogleLoginService.apk
6.GoogleOneTimeInitializer.apk
7.GooglePartnerSetup.apk
8.GooglePlayGames.apk
9.GooglePlayMusic.apk
10.GoogleServicesFramework.apk
11.Maps.apk
12.Phonesky.apk
13.Photos.apk
14.PrebuiltGmsCore.apk
15.SetupWizard.apk
16.YouTube.apk
***How To Use***
First,unzip the zip file to specified folder.
Start connect your device with your Deskop or Laptop.
Click run.bat in unzipped folder.
Script will continue & let it be finish itself.
When its end,press enter to exit.
You can download it here.
Download link -
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0Bx6DFJ3wFgwRS2xaSXlGUWtmems
Try it and share it. Remember always make a copy/Backup or your device before doing any change. Try at your own risk i am not held responsible for any damage.
I used icebox https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.catchingnow.icebox&hl=en_US
"Active with simple ADB mode"
froze apps-
Device Setup
DeviceSoftwareOTA
Forced OTA
Special offers
After installing i was getting a pop-ups about adb not connected from Icebox, i uninstalled icebox as this point. Opened package disabler ( https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.pdp.deviceowner ) to verify they are still disabled . They are disabled still, rebooted multiple times. There may be an easier way, but all i tried from adb didn't work. I hope this helps...
Can you disable via ADB
1. Go to Settings -> Device Options -> About Fire tablet -> Serial Number and tap the several number until the Developer Options is unlocked and press back button
2. After the Developer Options appears under About Fire tablet menu, Go to Developer Options -> USB Debugging and enable it
3. Plug your Fire tablet to your PC, open Command Prompt and approve the USB device
4. Verify the attached devices
Code:
adb devices
5. Let's disable this app including bloatware
Code:
adb shell pm disable --user 0 com.amazon.venezia
adb shell pm disable --user 0 com.amazon.kindle.kso
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To activate the device owner from PDP
Code:
adb shell dpm set-device-owner com.pdp.deviceowner/.receivers.AdminReceiver
If your rooted you can easily disable apps, i used this method before rooting. I use package disabler app to easily disable/enable apps with root.
AmznUser444 Dev said:
Can you disable via ADB
1. Go to Settings -> Device Options -> About Fire tablet -> Serial Number and tap the several number until the Developer Options is unlocked and press back button
2. After the Developer Options appears under About Fire tablet menu, Go to Developer Options -> USB Debugging and enable it
3. Plug your Fire tablet to your PC, open Command Prompt and approve the USB device
4. Verify the attached devices
Code:
adb devices
5. Let's disable this app including bloatware
Code:
adb shell pm disable --user 0 com.amazon.venezia
adb shell pm disable --user 0 com.amazon.kindle.kso
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To activate the device owner from PDP
Code:
adb shell dpm set-device-owner com.pdp.deviceowner/.receivers.AdminReceiver
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As the title says, I'm fed up with the Google News Application. But the thing is., It is installed as a system app and I don't want that- Disable is the only option that exists for me. I've been disabling it everyday. Even I've disabled Auto-Update for that but still it ENABLES by itself and even UPDATES BY ITSELF.
I've even seeked the help of customer care but they told me to visit SERVICE CENTRE and I even did the same. When I visited the service centre, they just Hard resetted my device and I told them that I've done it more than 6 times at home. They started arguing with me thereby accusing me with bad words...
My phone is still under warranty and I don't want to lose it by installing TWRP and rooting it...
Any kind SUGGESTIONS are HEARTLY WELCOME.
Use ADB.
Download ADB from Google to your PC. (Minimal ADB did not work for me, The one from developers.google.com is the one that works for me)
After ADB, Go to settings and about phone, Tap on build number 7 times. Now you will enable developer options.
Go to deverloper options and enable USB debugging. Now connect phone and open cmd from the folder where you installed adb(Just type cmd in the address bar of the folder). Now a black window will open on your PC.
Then type adb devices on your PC. Now there will be a prompt on your phone asking allow access to the PC.
Select yes and then go to your pc and type-
Code:
adb shell
Code:
pm uninstall -k --user0 com.google.android.apps.magazines
Then press enter.
Now Google News will be uninstalled.
(I tested this, And also used this various apps, They work fine. Your OTA will not break and the apps will not come back after an system update also)
Cheers
SnapDrag910 said:
Use ADB.
Download ADB from Google to your PC. (Minimal ADB did not work for me, The one from developers.google.com is the one that works for me)
After ADB, Go to settings and about phone, Tap on build number 7 times. Now you will enable developer options.
Go to deverloper options and enable USB debugging. Now connect phone and open cmd from the folder where you installed adb(Just type cmd in the address bar of the folder). Now a black window will open on your PC.
Then type adb devices on your PC. Now there will be a prompt on your phone asking allow access to the PC.
Select yes and then go to your pc and type-
Code:
adb shell
Code:
pm uninstall -k --user0 com.google.android.apps.magazines
Then press enter.
Now Google News will be uninstalled.
(I tested this, And also used this various apps, They work fine. Your OTA will not break and the apps will not come back after an system update also)
Cheers
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Okay. Thank you. But it gets only HIDDEN not completely uninstalled. As of I know, I can't uninstall permanently without root access.
SnapDrag910 said:
Use ADB.
Download ADB from Google to your PC. (Minimal ADB did not work for me, The one from developers.google.com is the one that works for me)
After ADB, Go to settings and about phone, Tap on build number 7 times. Now you will enable developer options.
Go to deverloper options and enable USB debugging. Now connect phone and open cmd from the folder where you installed adb(Just type cmd in the address bar of the folder). Now a black window will open on your PC.
Then type adb devices on your PC. Now there will be a prompt on your phone asking allow access to the PC.
Select yes and then go to your pc and type-
Code:
adb shell
Code:
pm uninstall -k --user0 com.google.android.apps.magazines
Then press enter.
Now Google News will be uninstalled.
(I tested this, And also used this various apps, They work fine. Your OTA will not break and the apps will not come back after an system update also)
Cheers
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Btw, should I install GOOGLE DRIVERS or NOKIA DRIVERS? I had tried installing Nokia drivers previously which didn't work properly..
PiXinCreate said:
Use ADB.
Download ADB from Google to your PC. (Minimal ADB did not work for me, The one from developers.google.com is the one that works for me)
After ADB, Go to settings and about phone, Tap on build number 7 times. Now you will enable developer options.
Go to deverloper options and enable USB debugging. Now connect phone and open cmd from the folder where you installed adb(Just type cmd in the address bar of the folder). Now a black window will open on your PC.
Then type adb devices on your PC. Now there will be a prompt on your phone asking allow access to the PC.
Select yes and then go to your pc and type-
Btw, should I install GOOGLE DRIVERS or NOKIA DRIVERS? I had tried installing Nokia drivers previously which didn't work properly..
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Nokia's drivers are the only ones you need to install.
Yes, Using this ADB method will not uninstall this app from the system rather it disables the app for you. But this disabled app will not come back unless you want it too, Not even after OTA.
SnapDrag910 said:
Nokia's drivers are the only ones you need to install.
Yes, Using this ADB method will not uninstall this app from the system rather it disables the app for you. But this disabled app will not come back unless you want it too, Not even after OTA.
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Honestly speaking, in New to using ADB... But knew sp flash tool and I had thought that both are similar but not.
Are Nokia drivers are same as Google drivers?
Can you share me the step by step procedure is you enough time now, sir?
I just downloaded latest usb driver from developer.android.com
Hey Guys let me tell you I do get automatic installation (via Google Play) for the Google News app (yes frustrating ) but what I did is uninstalled updates emptied it's data and forced stop / disabled it.
As of this comment I do get automatic installation request via Google Play but Google News doesn't updates. This worked for me.
I updated via local upgrade coming from rooted 9.0.17 with magisk and twrp
But not I have lost twrp and magisk and don't want to deal with the stress of having to lose data and figure out how to get everything back..
So is there anyway to get the pill gestures back without root?
adb
If you're a Oneplus user running Android 10 and you've sifted through the different navigation options available for your device, you probably noticed that two-button navigation is no longer there. For proponents of this UI, such news might be pretty disheartening.
Well, grieve no more, two-button devotees! There's a way to resurrect the sweet harmony of modern gesture navigation and the coveted "back" button of yore, and it just takes a bit of ADB intervention to make it happen.
To begin, you'll need to download the latest version of Android Debug Bridge to your computer; for the most straightforward method, check out this Nexus Tools installer for Mac and Linux, compiled by Android Police's Corbin Davenport; Windows users can download the required SDK Platform Tools from here separately. You'll also need to enable USB debugging on your device, which you can do by following this path: Settings -> System -> About Phone -> tap build number 7 times to enable Developer options, then enable USB debugging via Settings -> System -> Advanced -> Developer options).
Next, make sure your phone is connected to your computer. Set the current navigation setting on your phone to the standard 3-button layout. Then open ADB and execute the following command:
adb shell cmd overlay enable com.android.internal.systemui.navbar.twobutton
And that's it! You should now see two-button navigation in your settings app.
Sandipmatsagar said:
If you're a Oneplus user running Android 10 and you've sifted through the different navigation options available for your device, you probably noticed that two-button navigation is no longer there. For proponents of this UI, such news might be pretty disheartening.
Well, grieve no more, two-button devotees! There's a way to resurrect the sweet harmony of modern gesture navigation and the coveted "back" button of yore, and it just takes a bit of ADB intervention to make it happen.
To begin, you'll need to download the latest version of Android Debug Bridge to your computer; for the most straightforward method, check out this Nexus Tools installer for Mac and Linux, compiled by Android Police's Corbin Davenport; Windows users can download the required SDK Platform Tools from here separately. You'll also need to enable USB debugging on your device, which you can do by following this path: Settings -> System -> About Phone -> tap build number 7 times to enable Developer options, then enable USB debugging via Settings -> System -> Advanced -> Developer options).
Next, make sure your phone is connected to your computer. Set the current navigation setting on your phone to the standard 3-button layout. Then open ADB and execute the following command:
adb shell cmd overlay enable com.android.internal.systemui.navbar.twobutton
And that's it! You should now see two-button navigation in your settings app.
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Thanks for posting this. One problem, none of your links for the tools listed are showing up.
Sent from my ONEPLUS A6013 using Tapatalk
xRogerxC said:
Thanks for posting this. One problem, none of your links for the tools listed are showing up.
Sent from my ONEPLUS A6013 using Tapatalk
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That's probably because there are no links posted in the previous post.
Just got my fire hd 10 9th Gen running 7.3.1.0. Made a bunch of permission changes and disabled a bunch of apps. parked it for dinner, system grabed and OTA to 7.3.1.1. Added several new apps and apparently removed a few options. Like enable adb and the ability to disable some apps (which I disabled under 7.3.1.0).
It appears there is no root yet for this ver/gen.
Any thoughts on getting adb access and/or disabling OTA's? (enable adb is missing from dev menu)
It says there are several more updates it will do "next time the device is not being used"
What do you mean by enable adb? Do you mean USB debugging? I haven't checked after update, but my tablet still does connect with USB debugging notification, so adb should still work.
asakurato said:
What do you mean by enable adb? Do you mean USB debugging? I haven't checked after update, but my tablet still does connect with USB debugging notification, so adb should still work.
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several posts about disabing OTA discuss turning on adb access and reference
system->dev tools->enable adb
I suspect I'll still need root, but I know my phones now have adb access restricted, so it appears maybe the fires disable adb access by default.
ericaiken said:
several posts about disabing OTA discuss turning on adb access and reference
system->dev tools->enable adb
I suspect I'll still need root, but I know my phones now have adb access restricted, so it appears maybe the fires disable adb access by default.
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Ok, got adb access, needed to manually install Amazon's fire usb drivers. took several passes to get it recognized.
Can you try to enable adaptive battery in settings to save the battery life.
Adaptive battery features is added in Android 9 Pie.
I am curious how you disabled apps if you didn't have ADB...
settings>device options>about fire tablet
touch the serial number on and off until developer options are enabled
Go Back
Settings>Device Options>Developer Otions
Turn on
USB debugging=on
adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.amazon.kindle.otter.oobe.forced.ota
adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.amazon.device.software.ota
adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.amazon.device.software.ota.override
I used the toolkit to install Google Services, disable everything but Camera and Photos, then blockada to stop the OTAs.
Could you please explain how you did this? I have same tablet and need to enable adb. Thanks
CATSCATS said:
Could you please explain how you did this? I have same tablet and need to enable adb. Thanks
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To enable developer options- settings > device options>about fire tablet> then tap serial number ~6 times
To enable ADB - settings > device options>Developer Options>USB Debugging=ON
You can use NoRoot Firewall app to block a buggy OTA updates without root.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=app.greyshirts.firewall