Samsung phones and Galaxy Tabs come with lots of preinstalled apps many of which are useless to the end-user. Such apps are called bloatware and because they are installed as system apps, the uninstall option for them remains unavailable. Below is a big list of Samsung bloatware that is safe to remove. Since there’s no bloat removal tool available out there, we’ll also see how we can disable and uninstall system apps without root using ADB commands.
Bloatware is essentially all the extra, pre-installed apps that you will most likely not use, yet a large number of carriers make these apps irremovable through normal methods (persistent bloatware). Examples of persistent bloatware would be stock Youtube, Facebook, browser, media player, and various other stock apps, or hidden services that don’t appear as apps, yet run silently in the background.
These hidden services may or not be important to your phone’s functionality, and we’ll explore them later. The main problem with completely removing these bloatware apps is that they’re installed to the system partition, which cannot be accessed by the end user.
It doesn’t matter which of the following Samsung devices you own, it must be stuffed with bloatware. If you own a rooted Samsung phone, you can try apps like System App Remover and Bloatware Remover to get rid of useless system apps without using a PC.
Benefits of removing bloatware
The vast majority of bloatware won't actually do anything harmful, these unwanted apps take up storage space and system resources that could be used by apps that you actually do want to use. They can also be confusing, leaving you with multiple apps on your phone that all do the same job.
From a security and privacy standpoint, it's a good idea to remove bloatware apps that you're not using. How you go about this will depend on the phone you're using.
My Samsung Galaxy M30s had a lot of pre-installed apps out-of-the-box. The majority of those apps are junk that deserves to be cleaned. By uninstalling such apps, you can have a cleaner app drawer, save data and space, and have a faster experience.
Steps to find the find the apps package names
- The package name of the apps you want to uninstall.
- Is the bloatware safe to remove?
To make your job easier, I have prepared a list of safe-to-remove apps on your Samsung device. Most of them are common Samsung apps found on all Galaxy phones and Tabs.
Steps to Debloat your Samsung Device
The first is to install the Android Debug Bridge (ADB) on a Windows or macOS computer. Then enable USB debugging.
- Connect your device to pc
- Now, type adb devices and hit the Enter key. Keep an eye on your phone’s screen as you do it and Allow USB debugging when prompted.
- Now, execute adb shell
- You can now execute pm uninstall --user 0 followed by the package name of the system app to uninstall to remove it from your phone.
Commands:
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.app.assistantmenu pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.bbc.bbcagent pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.dlp.service pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.knox.analytics.uploader pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.knox.containeragent pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.knox.containercore pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.mdm pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.svoice pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.svoiceime pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.knox.securefolder pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.knox.securefolder.setuppage pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.svoice.sync pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.sec.android.app.apex pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.sec.android.widgetapp.easymodecontactswidget pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.sec.enterprise.knox.attestation pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.sec.enterprise.mdm.vpn pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.wssnps pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.google.ar.core pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.android.backupconfirm pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.android.managedprovisioning pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.android.providers.userdictionary pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.knox.vpn.proxyhandler pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.osp.app.signin pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.app.smartcapture pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.net.wifi.wifiguider pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.setting.multisound pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.safetyinformation pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.sec.android.app.safetyassurance pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.sec.android.app.ve.vebgm pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.sec.android.app.wlantest pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.sec.android.splitsound pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.sec.enterprise.knox.cloudmdm.smdms pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.sec.enterprise.mdm.services.simpin pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.sec.hearingadjust pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.android.bookmarkprovider pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.android.sharedstoragebackup pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.google.android.backuptransport pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.google.android.marvin.talkback pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.aircommandmanager pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.app.omcagent pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.rubin.app pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.video pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.storyservice pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.sec.android.app.soundalive pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.sec.android.widgetapp.webmanual pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.android.bips pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.android.wallpaperbackup pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.monotype.android.font.foundation pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.airtel.stubapp pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.allshare.service.fileshare pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.allshare.service.mediashare pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.mobileservice pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.smartmirroring pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.sec.android.app.billing pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.sec.android.app.fm pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.sec.spp.push pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.android.chrome pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.android.dreams.basic pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.android.dreams.phototable pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.android.egg pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.android.nfc pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.android.providers.partnerbookmarks pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.android.settings.intelligence pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.android.wallpaper.livepicker pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.android.wallpapercropper pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.dsi.ant.plugins.antplus pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.dsi.ant.sample.acquirechannels pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.dsi.ant.server pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.dsi.ant.service.socket pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.enhance.gameservice pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.facebook.appmanager pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.facebook.katana pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.facebook.services pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.facebook.system pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.google.android.apps.photos pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.google.android.feedback pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.google.android.googlequicksearchbox pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.google.android.music pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.google.android.videos pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.google.android.youtube pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.google.ar.core pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.google.vr.vrcore pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.microsoft.office.officehubrow pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.microsoft.skydrive pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.mygalaxy pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.netflix.mediaclient pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.netflix.partner.activation pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.app.camera.sticker.facearavata r.preload pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.app.dofviewer pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.app.galaxyfinder pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.app.ledbackcover pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.app.sbrowseredge pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.app.siofviewer pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.app.social pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.app.tips pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.app.vrsetupwizardstub pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.app.watchmanagerstub pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.authfw pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.beaconmanager pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.da.daagent pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.easysetup pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.email.provider pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.fast pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.game.gamehome pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.game.gametools pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.game.gos pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.gametuner.thin pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.hmt.vrshell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.hmt.vrsvc pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.keyguardwallpaperupdator pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.kidsinstaller pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.mateagent pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.samsungpass pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.samsungpassautofill pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.scloud pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.service.peoplestripe pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.spay pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.spayfw pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.themecenter pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.themestore pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.android.wellbeing pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.desktopsystemui pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.SMT pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.sree pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.vvm pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.samsung.vvm.se pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.sec.android.app.chromecustomizations pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.sec.android.app.desktoplauncher pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.sec.android.app.dexonpc pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.sec.android.app.kidshome pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.sec.android.app.samsungapps pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.sec.android.app.sbrowser pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.sec.android.app.sbrowser pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.sec.android.cover.ledcover pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.sec.android.daemonapp pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.sec.android.desktopcommunity pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.sec.android.desktopmode.uiservice pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.sec.android.easyMover.Agent pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.sec.android.easyonehand pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.sec.android.wallpapercropper2 pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.sec.android.widgetapp.samsungapps pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.wsomacp pm uninstall -k --user 0 flipboard.boxer.app - After the execution of each app uninstallation command, you’ll get a “Success” message to indicate that the app package has been removed.
You can thus uninstall as many preinstalled apps on your Samsung Galaxy smartphone or tablet as you want to without root
- The app package you are trying to remove is not available on your device.
- You have typed the app package name incorrectly.
Restore Uninstalled System Apps
If you need the uninstalled system app sometime later, you can easily re-install the removed app using another ADB shell command.
cmd package install-existing (app package name)
Simply execute the above command as shown below to restore an app package that you uninstalled earlier.
Conclusion
That’s all about how we can easily remove bloatware on Samsung Galaxy devices and re-install the uninstalled apps without root using ADB shell commands. I’ll keep updating the Samsung bloatware list or safe to remove apps for the phones that will be launched in the future.
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