View source for Disable Android system packages without root

[[Category:Android]]
[[Category:202101]]

= Steps =
This method allows you to have more control over what packages are active. Packages are not really removed but instead 'uninstalled' for user '0'.

More info:
* https://technastic.com/freeze-uninstall-system-apps-android/

Steps:
# Download the latest Android SDK Platform-tools and extract the zip. You don't need to install.
#* https://developer.android.com/studio/releases/platform-tools
# You might need to install USB drivers for access to your device. For example:
#* https://www.samsung.com/us/business/support/owners/product/galaxy-tab-s-10-5-wi-fi/
# Open your device Settings and turn on USB debugging from Developer options.
#* https://developer.android.com/studio/debug/dev-options
# Optionally increase the device Screen Timeout duration.
# Now connect your Android device to the computer via USB.
# DOS Command prompt:
#* cd /d d:\platform-tools\
#* adb devices
# On your mobile device: allow the connection

= Adb commands = 

== Start a shell ==

<source lang=bash>
dos> adb shell
</source>

== List system packages ==

Options:
* -s : system packages
* -3 : 3rd party packages (a package is either system or 3rd party)
* -f : include apk location in the output
* -d : disabled packages
* -e : enabled packages
* -u : include uninstalled packages

To get an overview of 'uninstalled' packages. List system packages from DOS commandline as below and compare ''_packages.txt'' with ''_packages_u.txt'':

<source lang=bash>
dos> adb shell "pm list packages -f" > _packages.txt
dos> adb shell "pm list packages -f -u" > _packages_u.txt
</source>

List system packages from ADB prompt:

<source lang=bash>
adb> pm list packages -s -f
</source>

Example line in output.txt for package "'''com.android.package.application1'''"

  package:/data/app/application1.apk='''com.android.package.application1'''

== Uninstall or "freeze" a package ==

<source lang=bash>
#uninstall an app with its data
adb> pm uninstall --user 0 <package name>

#uninstall an app but keep its data
adb> pm uninstall -k --user 0 <package name>
</source>

== Reinstall or "unfreeze" a package ==

<source lang=bash>
adb> cmd package install-existing <package name>
</source>

= Find Package name =

1. Find in GooglePlay, the package name will be in the link. For example '''com.samsung.android.privateshare''' in:

  https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.samsung.android.privateshare

2. Use an app like MiX Explorer

* Go to Bookmarks and pick 'App'
* Select USER or SYSTEM APP. 
* Click on the icon for more details including the package name
* Close.

= On Galaxy S8: disabled these =

{| class="wikitable"
|+ Caption text
|-
! Description !! Package
|-
| Bixby || com.samsung.android.bixby.wakeup
|-
| Bixby homepage launcher || com.samsung.android.app.spage
|-
| Bixby features || com.samsung.android.bixby.service 
|-
| Bixby Vision || com.samsung.android.visionintelligence 
|-
| Bixby Voice || com.samsung.android.bixby.agent 
|-
| Bixby debug app || com.samsung.android.bixby.agent.dummy
|-
| Smart Things || com.samsung.android.service.stplatform
|-
| Secure Folder || com.samsung.knox.securefolder
|}

= On Galaxy S20 FE: disabled these =

{| class="wikitable sortable"
|+ Caption text
|-
! Description !! Package !! Full
|-
| Private Share || com.samsung.android.privateshare || package:/system/app/Privacy/Privacy.apk=com.samsung.android.privateshare
|-
| Your Phone Companion - Link to Windows || com.microsoft.appmanager || package:/system/priv-app/YourPhone_P1_5/YourPhone_P1_5.apk=com.microsoft.appmanager
|-
| Samsung Cloud Client || com.samsung.android.scloud || package:/system/priv-app/SamsungCloudClient/SamsungCloudClient.apk=com.samsung.android.scloud
|-
| Autofill with Samsung Pass || com.samsung.android.samsungpassautofill || package:/system/app/SamsungPassAutofill_v1/SamsungPassAutofill_v1.apk=com.samsung.android.samsungpassautofill
|-
| Netflix mediaclient || com.netflix.mediaclient || package:/system/app/Netflix_stub/Netflix_stub.apk=com.netflix.mediaclient
|-
| Netflix partner activation || com.netflix.partner.activation || package:/system/app/Netflix_activationCommon/Netflix_activationCommon.apk=com.netflix.partner.activation
|-
| Bixby Vision Framework || com.samsung.android.bixbyvision.framework || package:/system/priv-app/BixbyVisionFramework3.5/BixbyVisionFramework3.5.apk=com.samsung.android.bixbyvision.framework
|-
| Wearable manager || com.samsung.android.app.watchmanagerstub || package:/system/app/GearManagerStub/GearManagerStub.apk=com.samsung.android.app.watchmanagerstub
|-
| Samsung Visit In || com.samsung.android.ipsgeofence || package:/system/priv-app/IpsGeofence/IpsGeofence.apk=com.samsung.android.ipsgeofence
|-
| Samsung Galaxy Friends || com.samsung.android.mateagent || package:/system/priv-app/MateAgent/MateAgent.apk=com.samsung.android.mateagent
|-
| Samsung Cloud Platform || com.samsung.android.scpm || package:/system/priv-app/SCPMAgent/SCPMAgent.apk=com.samsung.android.scpm
|-
| Samsung Checkout || com.sec.android.app.billing || package:/system/priv-app/SamsungBilling/SamsungBilling.apk=com.sec.android.app.billing
|-
| Samsung account || com.osp.app.signin || package:/system/priv-app/SamsungAccount/SamsungAccount.apk=com.osp.app.signin
|-
| Group Sharing || com.samsung.android.mobileservice || package:/system/priv-app/SamsungExperienceService/SamsungExperienceService.apk=com.samsung.android.mobileservice
|-
| Galaxy Store || com.sec.android.app.samsungapps || package:/data/app/~~ow1msid40bDpTvc0puQaEg==/com.sec.android.app.samsungapps-_E3PPdpYn5ifrLho2WIQqw==/base.apk=com.sec.android.app.samsungapps
|}

= See also =

Overview of packages with some info. Be warned that you can make it difficult for yourself if you disable packages:
* https://technastic.com/remove-samsung-bloatware-safe-to-remove-apps/