brain-dump/android/remove-system-apps.md

Remove System or Bloat Carrier Apps on Android

Root is not required, but ADB / Android Debug Bridge (on your PC), is.

1. Attach your device to a computer via USB
2. Open a terminal and launch ADB bash adb devices >List of devices attached > > * daemon not running; starting now at tcp:5037 > > * daemon started successfully > > PQ5631DSMA unauthorized

If it says "unauthorized" - be sure to have developer settings turned on (tap the build info under settings 3x) and toggle ADB over USB

1. After you fix the developer settings, check the status again bash adb devices

If you see device, you are good to go.

1. Launch a shell inside the device

   adb shell
   

2. Obtain the package name you want to remove from Settings > Apps & Notifications > See all xx apps > Hit the 3 dots in the upper-right corner > Show system > click the app you want to remove > scroll to the very bottom and look for something like com.providername.appname

3. Confirm the package

   pm list packages | com.providername.appname
   

4. Remove it

   pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.providername.appname
   

Success