# Welcome!

This website acts as a front-end for the Android Debloat List (ADL) project and is intended to serve as an always available wiki for the pre-installed applications on Android, commonly known as “bloatware”. You can utilize the search button or the sidebar to navigate through the bloatware (requires JavaScript), or you can just append `/bloatware/<package-name>.html` to the homepage URL to navigate to the desired bloatware if available. Each page also has an “Open in App Manager” link that you can follow to view the app info of the selected app (if installed).

## Alternative Front-ends

Here’s a list of alternative front-ends that make use of the ADL project:

- App Manager

# 1Weather

`com.handmark.expressweather`

- Others
- Safe to delete

Forecasts alerts app (contain ads)

## References

1. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.handmark.expressweather

Open in App Manager

# 1Weather

`com.handmark.expressweather.vpl`

- Others
- Safe to delete

Forecasts alerts app (contain ads)

Open in App Manager

# 2 Button Navigation Bar

`com.android.internal.systemui.navbar.twobutton`

- AOSP
- Exercise caution

Enables a setting for using just 2 buttons in the system navbar?

Open in App Manager

# 3 Button Navigation Bar

`com.android.internal.systemui.navbar.threebutton`

- AOSP
- Exercise caution

The default system navbar? It’s what you use when you don’t use gesture navigation.

Open in App Manager

# 5G Moto Mod

`com.motorola.mot5gmod`

- Carrier
- Safe to delete

Internet sharing using USB tethering and WiFi hotspot.

## References

1. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.motorola.mot5gmod

Open in App Manager

# 5G Moto Mod

`com.motorola.vzw.mot5gmod`

- Carrier
- Safe to delete

Internet sharing using USB tethering and WiFi hotspot.

Open in App Manager

# AAA

`com.aaa.android.discounts`

- Others
- Safe to delete

AAA = American Automobile Association

Kind of GPS that helps you find Point of interest (POI) like hotels, restaurants, and car repair facilities from the AAA databases.

NOTE : You’ll have to sign up for an AAA membership to enjoy all of the features and functionality of the Android app.

## References

1. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.aaa.android.discounts

Open in App Manager

# AAA

`com.aaa.android.discounts.vpl`

- Others
- Safe to delete

AAA = American Automobile Association

Kind of GPS that helps you find Point of interest (POI) like hotels, restaurants, and car repair facilities from the AAA databases.

NOTE : You’ll have to sign up for an AAA membership to enjoy all of the features and functionality of the Android app.

Open in App Manager

# AHA Games

`net.bat.store`

- Others
- Safe to delete

Mobile game store.

Full of trackers and has CAMERA and RECORD_AUDIO permissions. Displays intrusive game ads on HIOS launcher and random popups.

## References

1. https://beta.pithus.org/report/f5346d1388aff293bc84b481c3a9823cc3bf76ffc241fcf455754b86028f22b9

Open in App Manager

# AI Call Assistant

`com.xiaomi.aiasst.service`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Useless Call settings.

Open in App Manager

# AI Gallery

`com.gallery20`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Stock gallery app with picture editing (filters, crop, add text, watermark, frame, blur). Sends analytics to api.meishesdk.com

## References

1. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.gallery20
2. https://beta.pithus.org/report/d9cf633450ed90d2c89c941c5c202845b2789ceffe6d6337ecf772d223d157de

Open in App Manager

# ANT + DUT

`com.dsi.ant.sample.acquirechannels`

- Others
- Safe to delete

I don’t know why there is “sample” in the name. Is this package really useful to find ANT channels ?

Open in App Manager

# ANT Radio Service

`com.dsi.ant.service.socket`

- Others
- Replace with alternative

ANT is a wireless protocol, similar to Bluetooth, that is mainly used for sport and fitness trackers.

## References

1. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.dsi.ant.service.socket

Open in App Manager

# ANT Radio Service Test

`com.dsi.ant.server`

- Others
- Safe to delete

ANT HAL (Hardware Abstraction Layer) Server.

ANT is a wireless protocol, similar to Bluetooth, that is mainly used for sport and fitness trackers.

Open in App Manager

# ANT+ Plugins Service

`com.dsi.ant.plugins.antplus`

- Others
- Safe to delete

ANT is a wireless protocol, similar to Bluetooth®, that is predominantly used for sport and fitness wireless connectivity. Pre-installed by the phone manufacturer, this service allows you to connect ANT+ devices to apps on your phone. ANT Wireless is a division of Garmin Canada Inc.

## References

1. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.dsi.ant.plugins.antplus

Open in App Manager

# AT&T ActiveArmor℠

`com.att.mobilesecurity`

- Carrier
- Safe to delete

AT&T android antivirus.

## References

1. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.att.mobilesecurity

Open in App Manager

# AT&T Call Protect

`com.att.callprotect`

- Carrier
- Safe to delete

Never trust an app that automatically blocks spam calls.

Spam call blocking app provided by Hiya.

## References

1. https://itmunch.com/robocall-caught-sending-customers-confidential-data-without-consent/

Open in App Manager

# AT&T Hot Spots

`com.matchboxmobile.wisp`

- Carrier
- Safe to delete

Runs in background. Automatically connects you to a free AT&T wifi hotspot at one of their participating partner locations, such as Starbucks.

## References

1. https://docs.samsungknox.com/CCMode/G935A_O.pdf

Open in App Manager

# AT&T Mobile Transfer

`com.att.mobiletransfer`

- Carrier
- Safe to delete

Lets you transfer user data from an older AT&T phone to a new one.

Open in App Manager

# AT&T Navigator

`com.telenav.app.android.cingular`

- Others
- Replace with alternative

Crappy GPS app provided by Telenav and rebranded by AT&T.

## References

1. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.telenav.app.android.cingular
2. https://www.telenav.com/legal/policies-privacy-policy

Open in App Manager

# AT&T Personal Cloud

`com.att.personalcloud`

- Carrier
- Replace with alternative

It has paid extra features and data are obviously not E2EE (i.e AT&T can access them)

Privacy nightmare and was poorly coded.

## References

1. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.att.personalcloud
2. https://beta.pithus.org/report/bc54b5e2446ace90d9f992278d0ec320befe4983a76cb4fdcf47e565366e67b6

Open in App Manager

# AT&T ProTech

`com.asurion.android.protech.att`

- Carrier
- Safe to delete

This app is developed by Asurion, a US company whose business is to sell insurances. All US carriers use Asurion for the phone insurances.

Help and support app. Lets you call or chat with a live U.S.-based AT&T ProTech support “expert”.

## References

1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asurion

Open in App Manager

# AT&T Protect Plus

`com.asurion.android.mobilerecovery.att`

- Carrier
- Safe to delete

This app is developed by Asurion, a US company whose business is to sell insurances. All US carriers use Asurion for the phone insurances.

Discontinued and replaced by AT&T ProTech (com.asurion.android.protech.att)

Help and support app. Lets you call or chat with a live U.S.-based AT&T ProTech support expert.

## References

1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asurion

Open in App Manager

# AT&T Ready2Go

`com.synchronoss.dcs.att.r2g`

- Carrier
- Safe to delete

Discontinued. Its purpose was to help you migrating your data to your new Android device.

Open in App Manager

# AT&T Remote Support

`net.aetherpal.device`

- Carrier
- Safe to delete

Provided by Aetherpal (was acquired by VMware). It allows an AT&T Advanced Support representative to assist you by accessing your device remotely.

Open in App Manager

# AT&T Secure Family™

`com.wavemarket.waplauncher`

- Carrier
- Safe to delete

Parental control app.

7 trackers + 16 permissions.

## References

1. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.wavemarket.waplauncher
2. https://reports.exodus-privacy.eu.org/en/reports/com.wavemarket.waplauncher/latest/

Open in App Manager

# AT&T Sign in Helper

`com.att.csoiam.mobilekey`

- Carrier
- Safe to delete

Allows AT&T applications to securely authenticate on Android devices.

## References

1. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.att.csoiam.mobilekey

Open in App Manager

# AT&T Smart Limits℠

`com.locationlabs.cni.att`

- Carrier
- Safe to delete

A parental Control app.

## References

1. https://m.att.com/shopmobile/wireless/features/smart-limits.html

Open in App Manager

# AT&T Smart Wi-Fi

`com.att.android.attsmartwifi`

- Carrier
- Safe to delete

Finds and auto-connects to available hotspots to minimize cellular data consumption.

Auto-connects is not a good idea. You are ok if you go on HTTPS websites. Use a VPN if you want to hide the domain names you visit, avoid usage restriction (no P2P, blacklisted websites…) and encrypt HTTP traffic.

## References

1. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.att.android.attsmartwifi
2. https://www.europol.europa.eu/activities-services/public-awareness-and-prevention-guides/risks-of-using-public-wi-fi
3. https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2020/01/why-public-wi-fi-lot-safer-you-think
4. https://thatoneprivacysite.net/choosing-the-best-vpn-for-you/

Open in App Manager

# AT&T Visual Voicemail

`com.att.mobile.android.vvm`

- Carrier
- Safe to delete

Lets you manage your voicemail directly from the app without the need to dial into your mailbox.

## References

1. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.att.mobile.android.vvm

Open in App Manager

# AT&T WatchTV

`com.att.tv.watchtv`

- Carrier
- Replace with alternative

Lets you stream TV live and VOD form your phone.

No it’s not the same thing than AT&T TV. Yes, it’s a mess.

## References

1. https://www.cordcuttersnews.com/att-tv-vs-att-tv-now-whats-the-difference/

Open in App Manager

# ATMWifiMeta

`com.mediatek.atmwifimeta`

- Others
- Safe to delete

wifi data logger you don’t want

Open in App Manager

# ATT Phone Extension

`com.motorola.att.phone.extensions`

- Carrier
- Safe to delete

Provide access to AT&T extensions in you dialer.

## References

1. https://asecare.att.com/tutorials/adding-and-deleting-an-extension-on-your-officehand-mobile-app-2990/?product=AT&T%20Office@Hand

Open in App Manager

# AVG Protection

`com.s.antivirus`

- Others
- Safe to delete

AVG Antivirus for Sony Xperia.

## References

1. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.s.antivirus

Open in App Manager

# AautoRegistration

`com.evenwell.autoregistration`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Spyware app which sends warranty details to China.

## References

1. https://milankragujevic.com/the-trade-of-privacy-for-convenience
2. https://archive.is/https://nitter.privacydev.net/drwetter/status/1108801189662130176

Open in App Manager

# Actions and Gestures

`com.transsion.microintelligence`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Disabling this app makes you unable to use specific settings like Gesture Navigation and Action & Gesture along with other phone features.

Formerly, Micro Intelligence.

Provides features like tap to awake, awake on device raise, etc.

Phones home.

## References

1. https://beta.pithus.org/report/f7358ad68b27d9fa75a8e742ad43c64f2710b4ba5378ee825215ebbd08549275

Open in App Manager

# Activation

`com.motorola.comcastext`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

See above. Provides special features from Comcast? Probably safe to remove (tested only on non-Comcast phone).

Open in App Manager

# Adaptive volume

`com.motorola.dynamicvolume`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Used to control the Multi-Volume feature, where apps can have their own volume level set. It can also automatically mute apps that you always mute manually.

Open in App Manager

# AgingFunction

`com.transsion.agingfunction`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Another test mode, aging setting. secret code 2828, 2829, 2830.

## References

1. https://beta.pithus.org/report/02b71ec4be036fe87b5504b4f752a7c7cb45848b5d666c4307e59df754e164c9

Open in App Manager

# AiasstVision

`com.xiaomi.aiasst.vision`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Not needed if you removed AI Call Assistant.

Open in App Manager

# AirCommandManager

`com.samsung.android.aircommandmanager`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

AirCommandManager (FACM) gives you access to signature S Pen features. You can access Air command anytime you are using your phone by simply taking out the S Pen.

## References

1. https://www.samsung.com/global/galaxy/what-is/air-command/

Open in App Manager

# Alcatel Smart Manager

`com.tct.onetouchbooster`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

For power saving.

Open in App Manager

# Amazon

`in.amazon.mShop.android.shopping`

- Others
- Safe to delete

Amazon shopping app for India

## References

1. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=in.amazon.mShop.android.shopping

Open in App Manager

# Amazon App suite

`com.amazon.fv`

- Others
- Safe to delete

Provides access to Amazon digital content

Open in App Manager

# Amazon AppStore

`com.amazon.venezia`

- Others
- Replace with alternative

AppStore from Amazon

Open in App Manager

# Amazon Assistant

`com.amazon.aa`

- Others
- Safe to delete

A spyware that shows you recommended products available on Amazon and price compare as you shop across the web.

## References

1. https://www.gadgetguy.com.au/amazon-assistant-spies-on-you/

Open in App Manager

# Amazon Assistant Attribution

`com.amazon.aa.attribution`

- Others
- Safe to delete

A spyware again tool that allows sellers to measure the impact of media channels off Amazon on sales.

## References

1. https://www.repricerexpress.com/amazon-attribution/

Open in App Manager

# Amazon Kindle

`com.amazon.kindle`

- Others
- Replace with alternative

Kindle eBook reader app

## References

1. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.amazon.kindle

Open in App Manager

# Amazon Music

`com.amazon.mp3`

- Others
- Replace with alternative

Amazon Music streaming app

## References

1. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.amazon.mp3

Open in App Manager

# Amazon Photos

`com.amazon.clouddrive.photos`

- Others
- Safe to delete

Prime members get free prints delivery (US only) and unlimited photo storage (available in US, UK, CA, DE, FR, IT, ES and JP) for a lifetime of memories.

Non-Prime members: 5 GB full-resolution photo and video storage.

## References

1. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.amazon.clouddrive.photos

Open in App Manager

# Amazon Prime Video

`com.amazon.avod.thirdpartyclient`

- Others
- Replace with alternative

VOD service from Amazon.

## References

1. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.amazon.avod.thirdpartyclient
2. nhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prime_Video

Open in App Manager

# Amazon Shopping

`com.amazon.mShop.android`

- Others
- Safe to delete

Shopping app from Amazon

Open in App Manager

# Amazon Shopping

`com.amazon.mShop.android.shopping`

- Others
- Safe to delete

Shopping app from Amazon

Same package as com.amazon.mShop.android.

## References

1. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.amazon.mShop.android.shopping

Open in App Manager

# Amazon Shopping

`com.amazon.mShop.android.shopping.vpl`

- Others
- Safe to delete

Shopping app from Amazon

Same package as com.amazon.mShop.android.

Open in App Manager

# Android Accessibility Suite

`com.google.android.marvin.talkback`

- Google
- Replace with alternative

Helps blind and vision-impaired users.

## References

1. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.marvin.talkback

Open in App Manager

# Android Accessibility Suite

`com.google.marvin.talkback`

- Google
- Safe to delete

Helps blind and vision-impaired users. Discontinued and replaced by com.google.android.marvin.talkback

Open in App Manager

# Android Auto

`com.google.android.projection.gearhead`

- Google
- Safe to delete

Smart driving companion.

## References

1. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.projection.gearhead

Open in App Manager

# Android Easter Egg

`com.android.egg`

- AOSP
- Safe to delete

Android’s easter egg feature (spam-tap on the android version in the settings)

Open in App Manager

# Android HwResolver

`com.huawei.android.internal.app`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

This may break the sharing function in some apps causing them to crash.

Component of Huawei sharing.

Open in App Manager

# Android Keyboard (AOSP)

`com.android.inputmethod.latin`

- AOSP
- Replace with alternative

Do NOT disable if you don't have another keyboard with direct boot mode support, or you'll be stuck at boot (no keyboard to unlock the phone).

The AOSP keyboard app

Open in App Manager

# Android Setup

`com.google.android.setupwizard`

- Google
- Exercise caution

Oddly enough, disabling/uninstalling this package will break mobile identity management which could be used by apps (for example your bank) to authenticate you.

The factory reset device basic configuration setup guides you through the basics of setting up your device.

## References

1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mobile_identity_management

Open in App Manager

# Android Shared Library

`com.google.android.ext.shared`

- AOSP
- Unsafe

Used to share common code between apps.

Open in App Manager

# Android System Intelligence

`com.google.android.as`

- Google
- Safe to delete

Previously, Device Personalization Services. Runs in the background.

“Enables intelligent features across Android”, like: Live Caption, Screen Attention, Improved Copy-Paste, App Predictions in the launcher, Notification Smart Actions, Smart Text Selection and Linkifying text in apps.

Also known as device learning, e.g., enhanced keyboard auto suggestions, keeps the screen on when looking at it (with help of the camera), smart replies.

## References

1. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.as
2. https://milaq.net/android-bloatware

Open in App Manager

# Android System WebView

`com.android.webview`

- AOSP
- Exercise caution

Make sure to have another Webview before uninstalling it or some apps may not work properly and crash.

enables Android apps to display web content within the app itself, based on Chrome.

Open in App Manager

# Android System WebView

`com.google.android.webview`

- Google
- Replace with alternative

Installing a third-party webview requires root.

Allows Android apps to display content from the web directly inside the app. Based on Chrome.

## References

1. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.webview

Open in App Manager

# Android TV Remote Control

`com.google.android.tv.remote`

- Google
- Safe to delete

(Discontinued) Android TV remote control

Open in App Manager

# Angi

`com.servicemagic.consumer`

- Others
- Safe to delete

HomeAdvisor: Contractors for Home Improvement

Helps you find local contractors from the service Home Advisor network

HomeAdvisor collects users data when a request is made and then sells that data to local contractors in exchange for money.

## References

1. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.servicemagic.consumer
2. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HomeAdvisor#Critism

Open in App Manager

# Anonymous Usage Stats

`com.sonyericsson.idd.agent`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Used to send “anonymous” information about how you use your Sony Smartphone to Sony servers.

It remains unclear exactly how this information is anonymized.

Open in App Manager

# AnyMote Universal Remote + Wifi Smart Home Control

`com.remotefairy4`

- Others
- Safe to delete

IR Remote control app

It has lots of trackers and permissions

## References

1. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.remotefairy4
2. https://reports.exodus-privacy.eu.org/en/reports/com.remotefairy4/latest/

Open in App Manager

# Aod

`com.oplus.aod`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Multiple sources say that AOD doesnt work without tons of extra services, but on some devices it works without extra services

## References

1. https://droidwin.com/remove-bloatware-debloat-oneplus-10-pro-no-root/#OnePlus_10_Pro_List_of_Bloatware_Apps

Open in App Manager

# App Box

`com.motorola.brapps`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Offers you a selection of applications developed by Brazilians and also apps selected for you.

## References

1. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.motorola.brapps
2. https://beta.pithus.org/report/842d17e1944d748a7813ee8deb072224fd0665cf6c0504a0d90e46568d4c444d

Open in App Manager

# App Center

`com.orange.update`

- Carrier
- Safe to delete

Handles Orange apps updates.

Open in App Manager

# App Cloner

`com.coloros.oppomultiapp`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Needed for app clone feature.

Open in App Manager

# App Cloner

`com.oplus.multiapp`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

App Cloner. Allows to clone an app. Have access to all installed apps. Is bundled with OnePlus analytics

Pithus analysis: https://beta.pithus.org/report/8a1d0783debb405ebadb3fc52507de5f69ecb55f499732b7331dac74ad69ffd7

Open in App Manager

# App Enhancement Services

`com.oplus.cosa`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Removing this package prevents the OnePlus Game Center to detect games.

If enabled, connects to OPPO servers (icosa-service-eu.allawnos.com) every time a new app is installed. Seems to be mostly focused on gaming performance optimisation according to the settings description:

‘[…] a service that optimises phone performance for specific apps and game scenarios. […] frame rates, battery usage, touch sensitivity, network connection, vibration and gameplay assistance features.’

Can be disabled via hidden setting (Settings -> Search ‘App Enhancement Services’ -> App Enhancement Services).

Cannot be uninstalled but it can be disabled.

## References

1. https://beta.pithus.org/report/f55e935357865f4647e59c98afb5a3a46aba22a48844d80d2819d122781e3fde

Open in App Manager

# App Services

`com.oplus.appplatform`

- OEM
- Unsafe

May cause a bootloop on some phones if removed.

Might be renamed package of com.heytap.appplatform which is related to Oppo’s Heytap account services. Provides a RomUpdateService. Probably not safe to remove.

## References

1. https://beta.pithus.org/report/2025ceb69d9379a01771de71ff00051eb0f0c7f44226a72c2066db9649b6dcd2

Open in App Manager

# App Source

`us.com.dt.iq.appsource.tmobile`

- Carrier
- Safe to delete

Discontinued. This app aimed at organizing all of your existing apps on the phone by category and helping you discover new apps through search and recommendations.

Open in App Manager

# App Stack

`com.pinsight.dw`

- Others
- Safe to delete

Force-installed app by Sprint. Pinsight is an advertising company

Note: Sprint sold Pinsight to InMobi in 2018.

## References

1. https://pinsightmedia.com/
2. https://www.fiercewireless.com/wireless/sprint-sells-mobile-ad-biz-pinsight-media-to-inmobi

Open in App Manager

# App Vault

`com.mi.android.globalminusscreen`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Default App Vault package

Sends notifications and can’t be uninstalled through the Apps tab. Can be downloaded back from Play Store if needed.

## References

1. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mi.android.globalminusscreen

Open in App Manager

# App Widget

`ca.bell.wt.android.tunesappswidget`

- Carrier
- Safe to delete

Developped by Bell Canada, it is a home screen widget which shows advertisements, promotions, news, sports & entertainment.

## References

1. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=ca.bell.wt.android.tunesappswidget

Open in App Manager

# App lock

`com.tct.applock`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

It’s just app lock with password or pin.

Open in App Manager

# AppCloud

`com.aura.oobe.samsung`

- Carrier
- Safe to delete

This app is developed by IronSource, an Israeli advertising company.

It offers the “Aura Out-Of-the-Box Experience” (OOBE)

It is some kind of post-install recommended apps setup from the carrier. Asks for your age and gender and then recommends you to install popular apps.

Has way too many permissions.

## References

1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IronSource
2. https://aura.ironsrc.com/tools/drive-app-downloads/
3. https://arxiv.org/pdf/2010.10088.pdf
4. https://github.com/0x192/universal-android-debloater/issues/278

Open in App Manager

# AppCloud

`com.aura.oobe.samsung.gl`

- Carrier
- Safe to delete

This app is developed by IronSource, an Israeli advertising company.

It offers the “Aura Out-Of-the-Box Experience” (OOBE)

It is some kind of post-install recommended apps setup from the carrier. Asks for your age and gender and then recommends you to install popular apps.

Has way too many permissions.

## References

1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IronSource
2. https://aura.ironsrc.com/tools/drive-app-downloads/
3. https://arxiv.org/pdf/2010.10088.pdf
4. https://github.com/0x192/universal-android-debloater/issues/278

Open in App Manager

# AppCloud

`com.ironsource.appcloud.oobe`

- Others
- Safe to delete

AppCloud (discontinued) from ironSource, an advertising company

## References

1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IronSource

Open in App Manager

# AppEnabler

`de.telekom.tsc`

- Carrier
- Safe to delete

TSC = Telecom Service Center. Used to display ads in notifications panel.

Open in App Manager

# AppHub

`com.applovin.array.apphub.vincere`

- Others
- Safe to delete

Is known as tracker company, potentially adware!

Open in App Manager

# Appflash

`com.discoveryscreen`

- Others
- Safe to delete

Verizon Spyware

## References

1. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.discoveryscreen
2. https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2017/04/update-verizons-appflash-pre-installed-spyware-still-spyware

Open in App Manager

# Application Extension Service

`com.miui.contentcatcher`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

It’s a password manager in settings, requires Mi Account to Autofill and it syncs to your account.

Open in App Manager

# Application recommendations

`com.samsung.android.mapsagent`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

A lot of spying code. I guess it’s an app from first-boot setup.

Open in App Manager

# AskMD

`com.sharecare.askmd`

- Others
- Safe to delete

Symptom checker app provided by Sharecare [Discontinued]

Lets you see what might be causing your symptoms and helps you find a nearby physician

## References

1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sharecare#Criticisms

Open in App Manager

# Assemble test

`com.longcheertel.midtest`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Hidden hardware tests.

Open in App Manager

# Athena

`com.oplus.athena`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

OnePlus background process manager. Removing it will solve the notification delay you can have but will disable the virtual ram expansion feature (swap RAM to disk) and the ‘close all’ button in the ‘recent apps’ page.

Removing this app may deteriorate battery performance.

Open in App Manager

# Audible

`com.audible.application`

- Others
- Safe to delete

Stream Audible Audiobooks and Podcasts

## References

1. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.audible.application
2. https://help.audible.com/s/article/audible-privacy-information?language=en_US

Open in App Manager

# AudioLogging

`com.samsung.slsi.audiologging`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

It’s hidden Audio logging.

Open in App Manager

# AuthFw TaPack

`com.samsung.android.tapack.authfw`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Authentication Framework for Trusted Application? (don’t know what ‘Pack’ could mean)

Hard to know what this app really does. Seems to be an assets provider used by com.samsung.android.tadownloader.

Open in App Manager

# Auto Hotspot

`com.sec.mhs.smarttethering`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Formerly, SmartTethering.

Probably needed for hotspots.

Open in App Manager

# AutoDoodle

`com.sec.android.autodoodle.service`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Samsung Auto Doodle for Photo Editor

## References

1. https://galaxystore.samsung.com/prepost/000005425352

Open in App Manager

# Autotest

`com.longcheertel.AutoTest`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Hidden hardware tests.

Open in App Manager

# B.tv

`fr.bouyguestelecom.tv.android`

- Carrier
- Safe to delete

Lets you watch TV from your phone.

## References

1. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=fr.bouyguestelecom.tv.android

Open in App Manager

# BaBe

`id.co.babe`

- Others
- Replace with alternative

Indonesian news app

## References

1. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=id.co.babe

Open in App Manager

# BadgeProvider

`com.sec.android.provider.badge`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Emergency Power saving launcher does not start after removing.

Provider for the notification badges (which are not very useful IMHO)

Provides a way for apps to use notifications badges.

## References

1. https://www.samsung.com/au/support/mobile-devices/what-is-app-icon-badge/

Open in App Manager

# Barcode Scanner

`com.google.zxing.client.android`

- Google
- Replace with alternative

Discontinued. This is only an example app for the ZXing library.

## References

1. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.zxing.client.android

Open in App Manager

# Basic Daydreams

`com.android.dreams.basic`

- AOSP
- Safe to delete

Daydream (not Google Daydream VR) is an interactive screensaver mode built into Android.

With it turned on, it activates and shows the screensaver of your choice when you dock or charge your device.

Can display the time, weather, quotes, photos, news, tweets, or anything else Daydream app developers can think of.

## References

1. https://developer.android.com/reference/android/service/dreams/DreamService

Open in App Manager

# Battery Care

`com.sonymobile.smartcharger`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Detects your charging patterns and estimates the start and end time of your regular charging period.

The rate of charging is controlled so that your battery reaches 100% just before you disconnect the charger.

https://support.sonymobile.com/gb/xperiaxz/userguide/battery-and-power-management/

Open in App Manager

# Battery warning

`com.tct.batterywarning`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Displays only messages about low battery or too high temperature.

Open in App Manager

# Bizz

`com.setk.widget`

- Others
- Safe to delete

Recommands you stuff to do/buy in your nearby area

## References

1. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.setk.widget

Open in App Manager

# Black Hole

`com.android.galaxy4`

- AOSP
- Safe to delete

Built-in Dynamic wallpaper

Open in App Manager

# Bleacher Report

`com.bleacherreport.android.teamstream`

- Others
- Safe to delete

All about Sports News

## References

1. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bleacherreport.android.teamstream

Open in App Manager

# Blocked Numbers Storage

`com.android.providers.blockednumber`

- AOSP
- Exercise caution

Handles blocked number storage.

On some devices this seems to be tied to the recent apps menu.

Content providers encapsulate data, providing centralized management of data shared between apps.

## References

1. https://gitlab.com/W1nst0n/universal-android-debloater/-/issues/6
2. https://developer.android.com/guide/topics/providers/content-providers.html

Open in App Manager

# Blocks

`com.staplegames.blocksClassicSGGP`

- Others
- Safe to delete

Preinstalled game on some Samsung phones.

Exodus report: 9 permissions, 26 trackers

## References

1. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.staplegames.blocksClassicSGGP
2. https://reports.exodus-privacy.eu.org/reports/com.staplegames.blocksClassicSGGP/latest/

Open in App Manager

# Blogger

`com.google.android.apps.blogger`

- Google
- Safe to delete

Official app for Blogger/blogspot.com

## References

1. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.blogger

Open in App Manager

# Bluetooth

`com.android.bluetooth`

- AOSP
- Exercise caution

Bluetooth service

Open in App Manager

# Bluetooth

`com.qualcomm.qtil.aptxui`

- Others
- Safe to delete

Hidden aptxals Audio Bluetooth sample improvement. Useless 96kHz sample.

Open in App Manager

# Bluetooth MIDI Service

`com.android.bluetoothmidiservice`

- AOSP
- Safe to delete

Do not remove if you connect to a MIDI device via Bluetooth

Provides classes for using the MIDI protocol over Bluetooth.

Open in App Manager

# Bluetooth extensions

`org.codeaurora.bluetooth`

- Others
- Exercise caution

More info needed

## References

1. https://source.codeaurora.org/quic/la/platform/vendor/qcom-opensource/bluetooth

Open in App Manager

# BluetoothTest

`com.sec.android.app.bluetoothtest`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Hidden feature accessible by entering ##232331## in the Samsung dialer.

It was found to be calling home back in 2015.

## References

1. https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s5/help/bluetoothtest-apk-calling-home-t3035182

Open in App Manager

# Blurb Checkout

`com.blurb.checkout`

- Others
- Safe to delete

Provides book purchase and checkout for Samsung’s Story Album app (discontinued)

Open in App Manager

# Booking.com

`com.booking`

- Others
- Safe to delete

Book hotel or apartment, flights, rental cars, and more

## References

1. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.booking
2. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Booking.com
3. https://blog.usejournal.com/why-i-would-never-trust-booking-com-again-so-you-should-too-a2ab535ed915?gi=7ebe86eaa880
4. https://ro-che.info/articles/2017-09-17-booking-com-manipulation

Open in App Manager

# Bookmark Provider

`com.android.bookmarkprovider`

- AOSP
- Exercise caution

Apps targeting a very old SDK might crash. For example, disabling this on LDPlayer emulator crashes the default browser.

Only exists for compatibility reasons to prevent apps querying it from getting null cursors they do not expect and crash.

Open in App Manager

# Bouygues Telecom

`fr.bouyguestelecom.ecm.android`

- Carrier
- Safe to delete

Lets you manage your Bouygues account.

## References

1. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=fr.bouyguestelecom.ecm.android

Open in App Manager

# Breeno Scan

`com.coloros.ocrscanner`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

ColorOS Optical character recognition scanner

Open in App Manager

# Breeno Touch

`com.coloros.directui`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Smart things it can be found in settings.

Open in App Manager

# Briefing

`flipboard.boxer.app`

- Others
- Replace with alternative

Briefing app from Flipboard

## References

1. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=flipboard.boxer.app
2. https://about.flipboard.com/privacy-policy/

Open in App Manager

# BrightnessBNR

`com.samsung.android.brightnessbackupservice`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Backup brightness configuration

May be used when reverting the brightness from a mode, routine, or powersaving mode.

Open in App Manager

# Browser

`com.nearme.browser`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Default web browser

Open in App Manager

# Bubbles

`com.android.noisefield`

- AOSP
- Safe to delete

Built-in live wallpaper.

Open in App Manager

# BugReportLite

`com.oneplus.opbugreportlite`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Runs in the background. Runs as part of the system, even if disabled? Disabling does remove all RAM usage tho, and hopefully removes access to user data, as disable/uninstall should sever the connection to the Android user account.

Silently sends, every 6 hours, battery stats, kernel panics, watchdogs, ANRs and all crashes of your device to Singapore.

## References

1. https://www.androidpit.com/oneplus-opbugreportlite-data-collection
2. https://web.archive.org/web/20220520051328/https://twitter.com/fs0c131y/status/933037531066785797

Open in App Manager

# CACertApp

`vendor.qti.hardware.cacert.server`

- Others
- Unsafe

Probably a bad idea to disable; could mess with device security.

Occasionally runs in the background.

Handles CACert certificates?

CACert is a community-driven CA that issues certificates to the public at large for free. CA = Certificate Authority, an entity that certifies the ownership of a public key that can be used for secure communications.

## References

1. http://www.cacert.org/
2. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CAcert.org

Open in App Manager

# CDFS MODE Launcher

`com.sec.android.Cdfs`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

It’s CdfsService Probably needed for usb mtp

Open in App Manager

# CIT

`com.miui.cit`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Hardware tests

Can be launched via secret codes, lets you run hardware tests.

## References

1. https://web.archive.org/web/20220520051328/https://twitter.com/fs0c131y/status/933037531066785797
2. https://c.mi.com/thread-1744085-1-0.html

Open in App Manager

# CMFA Framework

`com.samsung.android.cmfa.framework`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Continous Multi-Factor Authentication Framework

Seems useless if you aren’t logged-in to a Samsung Account.

## References

1. https://docs.samsungknox.com/dev/knox-sdk/appendix/additional-advanced-access-control-enhancements/

Open in App Manager

# CN

`com.turner.cnvideoapp`

- Others
- Safe to delete

Award winning Cartoon Network App

## References

1. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.turner.cnvideoapp
2. http://www.cartoonnetwork.com/legal/privacy/mobile.html

Open in App Manager

# CNN Breaking US & World News

`com.cnn.mobile.android.phone`

- Others
- Replace with alternative

News app from CNN

## References

1. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.cnn.mobile.android.phone

Open in App Manager

# Calculator

`com.android.calculator2`

- AOSP
- Replace with alternative

The AOSP calculator app

Some OEMs (e.g. Huawei and Xiaomi) use the same package name for their app

Open in App Manager

# Calculator

`com.google.android.calculator`

- Google
- Replace with alternative

Calculator app from Google LLC. What sort of calculator collects personal info?

## References

1. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.calculator

Open in App Manager

# Calculator

`com.miui.calculator`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

MIUI Calculator

## References

1. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.miui.calculator

Open in App Manager

# Calculator

`com.oneplus.calculator`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Stock Oneplus Calculator app.

Open in App Manager

# Calculator

`com.tct.calculator`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Stock Calculator app

Open in App Manager

# Calendar

`com.android.calendar`

- AOSP
- Replace with alternative

The AOSP Calendar app.

Some OEMs (e.g. Huawei and Xiaomi) use the same package name for their app.

Open in App Manager

# Calendar Storage

`com.android.providers.calendar`

- AOSP
- Exercise caution

Necessary for the stock Calendar app to work correctly.

Content providers encapsulate data, providing centralized management of data shared between apps.

## References

1. https://developer.android.com/guide/topics/providers/content-providers.html

Open in App Manager

# Call & Message Continuity

`com.samsung.android.mdecservice`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Not 100% sure, but by looking at the decompiled Java/Dalvik/A.R.T. code it seems the app provides a way to receive call and SMS on Samsung accessories.

In any case it is only useful for Samsung IoT stuff.

Embeded Google Firebase analytics.

Open in App Manager

# Call Log Backup/Restore

`com.android.calllogbackup`

- AOSP
- Safe to delete

Call Logs Backup/Restore feature, runs in the background.

## References

1. https://android.googlesource.com/platform/packages/providers/CallLogProvider/+/refs/heads/master/src/com/android/calllogbackup

Open in App Manager

# Call Recorder

`com.mediatek.callrecorder`

- Others
- Safe to delete

This is not the kind of feature expected from a Soc company.

If you remove this I guess you will not be able to record your calls from the stock dialer

Can someone share the apk and verify this?

Open in App Manager

# CallBGProvider

`com.samsung.android.callbgprovider`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Call Background.

It is customizing background theme of calling.

SCloud, backup things found in code.

Open in App Manager

# CallContentProvider

`com.samsung.android.incall.contentprovider`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

After removal, some features will not be available: face AR, AR emoji, filter, sticker.

Open in App Manager

# CallEnhancement

`com.qualcomm.qti.callenhancement`

- Others
- Safe to delete

Supposed to enhance call quality (I’ll let you test if it really does)

This can record your phone calls. A vulnerability was found in 2019, allowing unauthorized microphone audio recording by 3rd-party apps.

## References

1. https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-15472

Open in App Manager

# CallFeatureSetting

`com.qualcomm.qti.callfeaturessetting`

- Others
- Safe to delete

Hidden call forwarding, call waiting settings. Not available for users.

Open in App Manager

# Caller ID

`com.sprint.ecid`

- Carrier
- Safe to delete

Enables you to hide name and phone number when you make phone calls.

## References

1. https://www.sprint.com/en/support/solutions/services/restrict-your-caller-id-information.html

Open in App Manager

# Caller ID

`com.sprint.ms.cnap`

- Carrier
- Safe to delete

CNAP = Caller Name Presentation

Lets you change the name that is displayed on caller ID when making a call.

Strange is it the same thing than “com.sprint.ecid” ?

## References

1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Calling_Name_Presentation

Open in App Manager

# Camera

`com.mediatek.camera`

- Others
- Replace with alternative

Stock Camera app on some Mediatek phones.

Open in App Manager

# Camera

`com.oplus.camera`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Stock Oppo/Oneplus camera app

Open in App Manager

# Camera Tuner

`com.motorola.imagertuning_V2`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Applies improvements to the camera hardware so that any app that uses the camera will be improved.

## References

1. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.motorola.imagertuning_V2

Open in App Manager

# Cameralyzer

`com.sec.factory.cameralyzer`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

A factory testing app that allows manufacturers to check for defects in the camera, had a security issue in the past

## References

1. https://techforesta.com/cameralyzer/
2. https://docs.samsungknox.com/CCMode/G985F_Q.pdf

Open in App Manager

# Candy Crush Friends

`com.king.candycrush4`

- Others
- Safe to delete

A Candy Crush game (com.king.candycrushsaga) variant app

## References

1. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.king.candycrush4
2. https://www.king.com/privacyPolicy
3. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Candy_Crush_Saga

Open in App Manager

# Candy Crush Saga

`com.king.candycrushsaga`

- Others
- Safe to delete

Main Candy Crush game app.

Pre-installed in a lot of phones that helps its popularity

## References

1. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.king.candycrushsaga
2. https://www.king.com/privacyPolicy
3. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Candy_Crush_Saga

Open in App Manager

# Candy Crush Soda

`com.king.candycrushsodasaga`

- Others
- Safe to delete

A Candy Crush game (com.king.candycrushsaga) variant app

## References

1. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.king.candycrushsodasaga
2. https://www.king.com/privacyPolicy
3. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Candy_Crush_Saga

Open in App Manager

# CaptivePortalLogin

`com.android.captiveportallogin`

- AOSP
- Safe to delete

Support for captive portal logins.

A captive portal login is a web page where users have to log in or accept terms of use. Common for public wifi networks.

## References

1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Captive_portal

Open in App Manager

# CaptivePortalLogin

`com.google.android.captiveportallogin`

- AOSP
- Exercise caution

it’s the same as (com.android.captiveportallogin). Support for captive portal.

A captive portal login is a web page where the users have to input their login information or accept the displayed terms of use.

Some networks (typically public wifi network) use the captive portal login to block access until the user inputs

some necessary information

NOTE : This package is a now a mandatory mainline module

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Captive_portal

https://www.xda-developers.com/android-project-mainline-modules-explanation

Open in App Manager

# CarWith

`com.miui.carlink`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Not supported for most cars and only Chinese.

Open in App Manager

# Cardboard

`com.google.samples.apps.cardboarddemo`

- Google
- Safe to delete

Google Cardboard (VR stuff)

## References

1. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.samples.apps.cardboarddemo

Open in App Manager

# Cardboard Camera

`com.google.vr.cyclops`

- Google
- Safe to delete

(Discontinued) Take photos you can experience in virtual reality—all on your smartphone (VR stuff).

Open in App Manager

# Carrier Device Manager

`com.sprint.ms.cdm`

- Carrier
- Safe to delete

NEVER install a MDM tool on your personal phone.

Mobile Device Management (MDM) allows company’s IT department to reach inside your phone in the background, allowing them to ensure your device is secure, know where it is, and remotely erase your data if the phone is stolen.

## References

1. https://onezero.medium.com/dont-put-your-work-email-on-your-personal-phone-ef7fef956c2f
2. https://blog.cdemi.io/never-accept-an-mdm-policy-on-your-personal-phone/

Open in App Manager

# Carrier Hub

`com.sprint.ms.smf.services`

- Carrier
- Safe to delete

Enables Sprint features (including Wifi calling) and products for devices operating on the Sprint network.

## References

1. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sprint.ms.smf.services

Open in App Manager

# Carrier Login Engine

`com.verizon.loginengine.unbranded`

- Carrier
- Safe to delete

Needed for wifi-calling.

## References

1. https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/samsung-factory-unlocked-s9-s9-will-now-have-verizon-wi-fi-calling.3841547/

Open in App Manager

# Carrier Services

`com.motorola.carrierconfig`

- Carrier
- Exercise caution

Disabling this app may cause network-related issues

Related to various communication related actions.

## References

1. https://source.android.com/docs/core/connect/carrier

Open in App Manager

# Carrier Services

`com.google.android.ims`

- Google
- Safe to delete

Runs in the background.

Play store description claims power savings in addition to the features, but I don’t see how that could be the case.

IMS(Ip Multimedia Subsystem) is an open industry standard for voice and multimedia communications over packet-based IP networks (VoLTE/VoIP/Wifi calling).

## References

1. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.ims

Open in App Manager

# Carrier Setup Wizard

`com.sprint.psdg.sw`

- Carrier
- Safe to delete

The first time you turn your device on, a Welcome screen is displayed. It guides you through the basics of setting up your device.

Here it handles the setup of Sprint features/services.

Open in App Manager

# CarrierDefaultApp

`com.android.carrierdefaultapp`

- AOSP
- Exercise caution

This package is a generic solution that allows carriers to indicate when a device has run OOB (Out Of Balance). Android devices that are OOB need carrier mitigation protocols to allow select data through (like to notify users their data/balance is out, or allow them to buy more data through the carrier app).

Will probably break that functionality if disabled, but is otherwise safe to disable (should only affect users that are out of data/balance?).

## References

1. https://source.android.com/devices/tech/connect/oob-users

Open in App Manager

# Celia Keyboard

`com.huawei.ohos.inputmethod`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Make sure to have another keyboard app installed before uninstalling it

Huawei default Keyboard.

Open in App Manager

# Cell Broadcast Service

`com.google.android.cellbroadcastservice`

- Google
- Exercise caution

Cell broadcast is designed to deliver messages to multiple users in an area.

This is notably used by ISP to send Emergency/Government alerts.

## References

1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cell_Broadcast
2. https://www.androidcentral.com/amber-alerts-and-android-what-you-need-know

Open in App Manager

# ChocoEUKor font

`com.monotype.android.font.chococooky`

- Others
- Safe to delete

Font

Open in App Manager

# Chrome Beta

`com.chrome.beta`

- Google
- Replace with alternative

The beta version of Google Chrome.

## References

1. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.chrome.beta

Open in App Manager

# Chrome Canary (Unstable)

`com.chrome.canary`

- Google
- Replace with alternative

Canary version of Google Chrome, usually provides nightly builds.

## References

1. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.chrome.canary

Open in App Manager

# Chrome Dev

`com.chrome.dev`

- Google
- Replace with alternative

Google Chrome developer edition.

## References

1. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.chrome.dev

Open in App Manager

# Chrome Remote Desktop

`com.google.chromeremotedesktop`

- Google
- Safe to delete

Lets you access your computers from your Android device.

## References

1. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.chromeremotedesktop

Open in App Manager

# Circle

`com.android.theme.icon.circle`

- AOSP
- Safe to delete

Android icons pack [Circle]

Open in App Manager

# City ID

`com.cequint.ecid`

- Others
- Safe to delete

Caller ID from Cequint.

Never trust a company which promotes call ID/spam blocking features.

Cequint was acquired by TNS (https://tnsi.com/)

## References

1. https://www.cequint.com/
2. https://www.fiercewireless.com/wireless/t-mobile-to-launch-caller-id-service-from-cequint
3. https://itmunch.com/robocall-caught-sending-customers-confidential-data-without-consent/
4. https://www.geekwire.com/2013/earnouts-bad-cequint-execs-sue-parent-company/

Open in App Manager

# Cleaner

`com.miui.cleaner`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Shady Xiaomi cleaner app developed by Cheetah mobile which has previously been caught in ad fraud and user data theft with this app in 2018 (previously called com.miui.cleanmaster and banned from the PlayStore). This “new” app is still full of trackers

## References

1. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.miui.cleaner
2. https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/banned-security-app-clean-master-by-cheetah-mobile-collected-user-private-data-report-2189633
3. https://beta.pithus.org/report/f7f7ee425a8dc928db75105bd8f52e9b02f11dec3b398aac9fef1d42809d8ec1

Open in App Manager

# Clock

`com.android.deskclock`

- AOSP
- Replace with alternative

The AOSP Clock app

Some OEMs (e.g. Huawei and Xiaomi) use the same package name for their app.

Open in App Manager

# Clock

`com.google.android.deskclock`

- Google
- Replace with alternative

On some phones, removing this makes it so alarms and notifications only vibrate and don't make any sound (via any installed app), and makes the 'Alarm' section unavailable in 'Settings > Sound & Vibration'

Clock by Google LLC.

Open in App Manager

# Clock

`com.coloros.widget.smallweather`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

More info needed.

Open in App Manager

# Clock

`com.oneplus.deskclock`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Clock

The stock Oneplus clock app.

Open in App Manager

# Clone Phone

`com.oneplus.backuprestore`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Lets you migrate contacts, text messages, photos, and other data from one device to another.

Can also backup data as a compressed archive.

## References

1. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.oneplus.backuprestore

Open in App Manager

# Cloud Print

`com.google.android.apps.cloudprint`

- Google
- Replace with alternative

Let you print anywhere from any Android tablet or smartphone via Google.

Open in App Manager

# Cloud setup

`com.motorola.vzw.cloudsetup`

- Carrier
- Safe to delete

The exact functionality is unknown.

Open in App Manager

# CneApp

`com.qualcomm.qti.cne`

- Others
- Exercise caution

Connectivity Engine that runs in the background as part of the System.

Enables seamless hand-off between mobile data and Wi-Fi networks. Can also dynamically measure network performance to prioritize using the best one (I think that’s part of “Intelligently select the best Wi-Fi” in settings).

Probably worth keeping on; I noticed connection reliability getting worse when I disabled it.

## References

1. https://www.qualcomm.com/news/onq/2013/07/02/qualcomms-cne-bringing-smarts-3g4g-wi-fi-seamless-interworking
2. https://programmersought.com/article/35091829299/

Open in App Manager

# Companion Device Manager

`com.android.companiondevicemanager`

- AOSP
- Exercise caution

Removing this package may result in the inability to read the SD card from your computer's file manager (via USB).

This handles connections to nearby (usually not remote) devices, like Bluetooth Headphones, desktop Operating Systems, etc.

Open in App Manager

# Compass

`com.coloros.compass2`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

ColorOS default compass app

Keep in mind that by using this app you give your location to the weather Oppo servers.

## References

1. https://beta.pithus.org/report/9a965f5587fa6ee21c526612f3d72c50ef3cc53679b741260298387c44f5a3dc

Open in App Manager

# Compatibility Test Suite

`com.android.cts.ctsshim`

- AOSP
- Safe to delete

Used by manufacturer to test your copy of the device for performance. It just exists and doesn’t run in background.

## References

1. https://source.android.com/docs/compatibility/cts

Open in App Manager

# Compatibility Test Suite

`com.android.cts.priv.ctsshim`

- AOSP
- Exercise caution

Disabling could mess with OTA updates.

Verifies certain upgrade scenarios.

A shim is basically a compatibility layer for an API, that makes sure anything that uses the API does so correctly.

## References

1. https://android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/base/+/51e458e/packages/CtsShim
2. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shim_(computing)

Open in App Manager

# ConfDialer

`com.qualcomm.qti.confdialer`

- Others
- Exercise caution

LTE Conferencing Service.

Open in App Manager

# Conference URI dialer

`com.qti.confuridialer`

- Others
- Replace with alternative

Conference call service for digital signal (SIP/VoIP).

It’s hidden and no apps use it.

Open in App Manager

# ConfigUpdater

`com.google.android.configupdater`

- Google
- Exercise caution

Intents used to provide unbundled updates of system data. All require the UPDATE_CONFIG permission. Updates:

- system wide certificate pins for TLS connections.

- System wide Intent firewall.

- List of permium SMS short codes.

- List of carrier provisioning URLs.

- Set of trusted logs used for Certificate Transparency support for TLS connections language detection model file

- Smart selection model file

- Conversation actions model file

- Network watchlist config file

- Intent action indicating that the updated carrier id config is available

- The emergency number database into the devices

- An integer to indicate the numeric version of the new data – devices should only install if the update version is newer than the current one

- Hash of the database, which is encoded by base-16 SHA512.

## References

1. https://android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/base/+/master/core/java/android/os/ConfigUpdate.java

Open in App Manager

# Configuration update

`com.samsung.android.cidmanager`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

It may be required for receiving OTA updates, currently unknown.

Sets the CSC for the phone depending on the SIM card. This is responsible for forcing you to restart when to activate the so-called features when inserting new SIM card. It may also revert band settings after OTA update in some cases.

Open in App Manager

# Configuration update

`com.samsung.android.providers.carrier`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

App for installing updates in order to get latest features for your SIM card.

It is hard to say how useful this app is.

Open in App Manager

# Contacts

`com.android.contacts`

- AOSP
- Replace with alternative

The AOSP Contacts app.

Some OEMs (e.g. Xiaomi) use the same package name for their app.

Open in App Manager

# Contacts

`com.google.android.contacts`

- Google
- Replace with alternative

Contacts by Google LLC.

Occasionally runs in the background.

## References

1. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.contacts

Open in App Manager

# Contacts Storage

`com.android.providers.contacts`

- AOSP
- Exercise caution

Breaks contact functionality if disabled. Not recommended to disable if you plan to use your device as a phone.

Provider for contact data.

Content providers encapsulate data, providing centralized management of data shared between apps.

## References

1. https://developer.android.com/guide/topics/providers/content-providers.html

Open in App Manager

# ContainerService

`com.samsung.android.container`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Creates container. Maybe not very useful. Someone can test?

Open in App Manager

# Content Adaptive Backlight Settings

`com.qualcomm.cabl`

- Others
- Safe to delete

This app will try to adjust the image being displaye by changing the contrast/quality/image backlight depending on

the content on the screen.

Downside to this is loss of dynamic range which results in some colors being washed out/clipped.

CABL != Auto brightness (which doesn’t change the content of the screen, only the brightness)

NOTE: You may want to remove this. It does not work very well on many phones.

## References

1. https://mobileinternist.com/disable-adaptive-brightness-android

Open in App Manager

# Continuity Service

`com.samsung.android.mcfds`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Chat with other peoples. This app is available on Galaxy Store.

## References

1. https://galaxystore.samsung.com/prepost/000006390343?appId=com.samsung.android.mcfds

Open in App Manager

# CoolEUKor font

`com.monotype.android.font.cooljazz`

- Others
- Safe to delete

Font

Open in App Manager

# Corner cutout

`com.android.internal.display.cutout.emulation.corner`

- AOSP
- Unsafe

Removing the app will cause bootloop.

Display cutout variant.

## References

1. https://developer.android.com/guide/topics/display-cutout
2. https://source.android.com/devices/tech/display/display-cutouts

Open in App Manager

# CrashBox

`com.oplus.crashbox`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Sends system failure data to developers. Automatically runs at boot.

Pithus analysis: https://beta.pithus.org/report/6031048af7434e9cfe3435244dd105ac70e3bfe1f25ecdcca9b2a40b356590a2

Open in App Manager

# CrossWord Jam

`in.playsimple.tripcross`

- Others
- Safe to delete

Preinstalled game on some Samsung phones. 12 permissions, 25 trackers

## References

1. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=in.playsimple.tripcross
2. https://reports.exodus-privacy.eu.org/reports/in.playsimple.tripcross/latest/

Open in App Manager

# Customization Service

`com.samsung.android.rubin.app`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Collects a massive amount of data: basically everything you do on your phone for “a better user experience”.

Used to display customized advertisements about products and services that may be of interest to you.

## References

1. https://www.samsung.com/us/account/customization-service/

Open in App Manager

# D-MAT

`com.verizon.obdm`

- Carrier
- Exercise caution

Removing modules-related packages may not be safe since Android 11.

It’s a set of metrics-related modules. Google Play uses the version of the Telemetry module to determine

if updates are available for metrics-related modules and which security patch version to display to the end user.

This module doesn’t contain active code and has no functionality on its own.

## References

1. https://gitlab.com/W1nst0n/universal-android-debloater/-/issues/27#note_410012436

Open in App Manager

# DDRTest

`com.android.runintest.ddrtest`

- AOSP
- Safe to delete

RAM Stress tester

Can be run from the bootloader

NOTE: I’m not sure it’s really from AOSP (seen in TCL Plex phone)

Open in App Manager

# DIRECTV

`com.att.tv`

- Carrier
- Replace with alternative

Lets you Stream TV live and on demand from your phone.

## References

1. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.att.tv

Open in App Manager

# DIRECTV Remote App

`com.att.dtv.shaderemote`

- Carrier
- Safe to delete

Lets you control DIRECTV HD receivers in your home that are connected to Internet, from your phone. DIRECTV is a subsidiary of AT&T.

## References

1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DirecTV#Consumer_protection_lawsuits_and_violations

Open in App Manager

# DIRECTV on the Go

`com.directv.dvrscheduler`

- Others
- Replace with alternative

Offical app from DIRECTV (subsidiary of AT&T)

Lets you watch Live TV, recorded shows, VODs and schedule recordings on your DVR

## References

1. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.directv.dvrscheduler
2. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DirecTV#Consumer_protection_lawsuits_and_violations

Open in App Manager

# DQA

`com.samsung.android.dqagent`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

DQA = Samsung Device Quality Agent. It monitors how the device uses Wi-Fi and has the ability to identify network operator-related data.

Found mention of some packages in the Java code:

- com.samsung.android.app.mobiledoctor

- com.samsung.android.dhr (Device Health Report)

- om.salab.act

- kr.co.avad.diagnostictool (unkown stuff from South Korea)

2 hard-coded URLs:

PRD = https://dc.dqa.samsung.com

STG = https://stg-dc.dqa.samsung.com

PRD = Portable Recording Device, STG = Security Threat Group. 2 terms related to law enforcment.

## References

1. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.samsung.heartwiseVcr
2. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jquiz.act

Open in App Manager

# DRM Protected Content Storage

`com.android.providers.drm`

- AOSP
- Exercise caution

Manages DRM storage on the device?

Probably required for some forms of DRM; disabling might break things like Netflix streaming, which relies on DRM to function.

## References

1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Digital_rights_management

Open in App Manager

# DRM provider

`com.mediatek.providers.drm`

- Others
- Replace with alternative

It actually Beep Science is MediaTek’s default DRM vendor

Probably required for some forms of DRM; disabling might break things like Netflix streaming, which relies on DRM to function.

## References

1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Digital_rights_management

Open in App Manager

# DRParser Mode

`com.sec.android.app.parser`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Secret code parser

Support for hidden samsung apps launched via secret codes.

Open in App Manager

# Daily Board

`com.samsung.android.homemode`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Show a slideshow of your favourite pictures while your device is charging.

## References

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

Open in App Manager

# Dailyhunt

`com.eterno`

- Others
- Replace with alternative

Daily hunt news aggregator

## References

1. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.eterno

Open in App Manager

# Dark

`com.android.systemui.theme.dark`

- AOSP
- Exercise caution

Enables you to use Android dark theme.

Open in App Manager

# Data Protection

`com.mediatek.dataprotection`

- Others
- Safe to delete

Possibly related to user partition encryption/decryption.

A device should works flawlessly without it.

Open in App Manager

# Data Restore Tool

`com.google.android.apps.restore`

- Google
- Exercise caution

The backup restore wizard used for pulling Android system backups from your Google account.

Runs on boot.

You only need this if you factory restore, in which case it’s automatically re-enabled for you.

## References

1. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.restore

Open in App Manager

# Data Store

`com.mobile.iroaming`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Only useful if you need roaming mobile data when travelling overseas. Has a lot of dangerous permissions and phone home to Vivo domains.

## References

1. https://beta.pithus.org/report/d7cfa53942159a0e9c1bf3643b5f38496daee4c0225e8155249db9fdc979187c

Open in App Manager

# Daydream

`com.google.android.vr.home`

- Google
- Safe to delete

VR stuff.

Open in App Manager

# Daydream Keyboard

`com.google.android.vr.inputmethod`

- Google
- Safe to delete

Daydream virtual keyboard, VR stuff.

Open in App Manager

# Default Print Service

`com.android.bips`

- AOSP
- Replace with alternative

Generic printing service that should work with most printers.

Will break printing functionality if disabled, but other replacement print services can be downloaded from the Play Store.

Open in App Manager

# Default Print Service

`com.huawei.printservice`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Print service for HUAWEI.

Open in App Manager

# Demo mode

`com.motorola.demo`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Enable retail demonstration mode.

## References

1. https://source.android.com/devices/tech/display/retail-mode

Open in App Manager

# Device Care

`com.samsung.android.lool`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Disabling/Removing this package may remove the option to manage Power Saving, Fast Charging & Battery Protection on some devices.

While this package was suspected previously to send lots of data to Chinese servers it has since been debunked - only connects to Chinese server to retrieve database, but still sends some very basic data about the phone like model number, storage capacity, and a randomly generated identifier.

## References

1. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.samsung.android.lool
2. https://www.reddit.com/r/Android/comments/el99r0/samsung_members_koreas_official_reply_has_arrived/

Open in App Manager

# Device Health

`com.att.iqi`

- Carrier
- Safe to delete

(AKA Carrier IQ) Gathers, stores and forwards diagnostic measurements on its behalf.

Great! A rootkit.

## References

1. https://docs.samsungknox.com/CCMode/G935A_O.pdf
2. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carrier_IQ#Rootkit_discovery_and_media_attention

Open in App Manager

# Device Health Services

`com.google.android.apps.turbo`

- Google
- Safe to delete

Discontinued.

Open in App Manager

# Device Help

`com.aetherpal.attdh.se`

- Carrier
- Safe to delete

Device Help for AT&T Samsung device.

Developed by Aetherpal, a company which sells smart remote controls tools.

I guess this app is used for tech support.

## References

1. https://docs.samsungknox.com/CCMode/G935A_O.pdf
2. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AetherPal

Open in App Manager

# Device Help

`com.aetherpal.attdh.zte`

- Carrier
- Safe to delete

Device Help for AT&T ZTE devices.

Developed by Aetherpal, a company which sells smart remote controls tools.

I guess this app is used for tech support.

## References

1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AetherPal

Open in App Manager

# Device Help

`com.att.dh`

- Carrier
- Safe to delete

Troubleshooting app from AT&T.

## References

1. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.att.dh

Open in App Manager

# Device Help

`com.motorola.genie`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Previously Moto Help

An app that checks hardware status and gives the user contacts for support.

## References

1. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.motorola.genie

Open in App Manager

# Device Info

`com.qti.qualcomm.deviceinfo`

- Others
- Safe to delete

Hidden device info activity not available for users.

It’s safe to remove and you will not loose device info in settings.

Open in App Manager

# Device Management

`com.motorola.ccc.devicemanagement`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Mobile Device Management (MDM) allows company’s IT department to reach inside your phone in the background, allowing them to ensure your device is secure, know where it is, and remotely erase your data if the phone is stolen.

## References

1. https://onezero.medium.com/dont-put-your-work-email-on-your-personal-phone-ef7fef956c2f
2. https://blog.cdemi.io/never-accept-an-mdm-policy-on-your-personal-phone/

Open in App Manager

# Device Service

`com.lenovo.lsf.device`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

lsf = Lenovo Service Framework.

Exactly not sure what it does.

## References

1. https://beta.pithus.org/report/1cbd510ef561561b3d850583e9467f16b9ae2d94280c9b2a50bcb8cfbad6ccf9

Open in App Manager

# Device Setup

`com.google.android.apps.work.oobconfig`

- Google
- Exercise caution

Sets up device to be managed by EMM (Enterprise Mobility Management), which “allows organizations to securely enable employee use of mobile devices”.

Might also be what does the actual management on your device, if you set it up as a work device.

Only seems to run on boot(not in the background after boot) if you haven’t set up your device as a work device.

I tried to disable it through UAD, but nothing happens? Seems immune to disabling?

https://bayton.org/2020/11/google-announce-big-changes-to-zero-touch/

https://bayton.org/docs/enterprise-mobility/android/what-is-android-zero-touch-enrolment/

Contains 4 services: GcmJobService, GservicesChangedObserverService, AppMeasurementService and FirebaseInstanceIdService.

GCM(Google Cloud Messaging) was the backend for Android’s push messaging system 2012-2019, after which it was replaced by FCM(Firebase Cloud Messaging). I assume the GCM/Firebase connection is for Push notification functionality.

The MANAGE_CARRIER_OEM_UNLOCK_STATE permission hints at doing something with carrier locks?

Needs Google Play Services to function?

Open in App Manager

# Device Unlock

`com.tmobile.simlock`

- Carrier
- Safe to delete

Allows you to request and apply a mobile device unlock directly from the device.

## References

1. https://support.t-mobile.com/docs/DOC-14011

Open in App Manager

# Device configuration

`android.autoinstalls.config.motorola.layout`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

AutoInstalls a set of OEM apps on device setup (first boot/factory reset).

A layout?

Open in App Manager

# Device configuration

`android.autoinstalls.config.oneplus`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Device configuration

AutoInstalls a set of OEM apps on device setup (first boot/factory reset).

Open in App Manager

# Device connection service

`com.huawei.iconnect`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Hidden menu ‘install PCAssistant’ when connected to PC? I have never seen it. Safe to remove.

Open in App Manager

# DeviceSecurityService

`com.sonymobile.devicesecurity.service`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Not needed. Collects sim and network data.

Open in App Manager

# DiagMonAgent

`com.sec.android.diagmonagent`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Disabling this causes scheduled services to aggressively launch it every second, spamming the android crash log and overheating the device, thus draining battery. More info is needed on the dependencies that trigger this behavior. Version tested: 9.0.11.

Diagnostic Monitoring Agent

Used to send diagnostic data to Samsung

Data collection from Settings > Biometrics and security > Send diagnostic data

Open in App Manager

# Diagnostics

`com.coloros.healthcheck`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Previously Quick Check. Health check? Probably hidden.

Open in App Manager

# Digital Key

`com.samsung.android.digitalkey`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

I found on this app only: Using your phone as a key to open doors. Coming soon! Useless. Not available digital key for users.

Open in App Manager

# Digital Secure

`com.asurion.android.verizon.vms`

- Carrier
- Safe to delete

This app is developed by Asurion, a US company whose business is to sell insurances. All US carriers use Asurion for the phone insurances.

Verizon’s one-stop suite of privacy and security tools that is supposed to protect your devices from online threats, connect to public Wi-Fi with a secure VPN, take control with always-on dark web monitoring, and get guidance on online security from “security experts”.

## References

1. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.asurion.android.verizon.vms
2. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asurion

Open in App Manager

# Digital Secure

`com.securityandprivacy.android.verizon.vms`

- Carrier
- Safe to delete

I don’t know why this apps is released twice on the Play store under 2 different package name.

## References

1. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.securityandprivacy.android.verizon.vms

Open in App Manager

# Digital Turbine

`com.digitalturbine.toolbar`

- Others
- Safe to delete

Adware and used by carriers to showcase their apps

FYI: Digital Turbine is an advertising company.

Open in App Manager

# Digital Wellbeing

`com.google.android.apps.wellbeing`

- Google
- Exercise caution

It is a hard dependency for the settings app on Android 12+ on Pixel phones. After uninstalling, there will be an empty entry on Settings. Rebooting should make it disappear.

Lets you track device and app usage and set usage limits.

## References

1. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.wellbeing

Open in App Manager

# Dirac Control Service

`se.dirac.acs`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Sound-system backend?

Runs in the background as part of the system. Runs even if disabled.

Open in App Manager

# Disney+

`com.disney.disneyplus`

- Others
- Replace with alternative

Streaming app from Disney and co. (Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, and National Geographic).

## References

1. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.disney.disneyplus

Open in App Manager

# Dolby

`com.dolby.daxservice`

- Others
- Exercise caution

Runs in the background as part of the system. Runs even if disabled.

“Optimizes system audio performance” or something like that. This is likely the backend audio service, possibly applying settings from com.oneplus.sound.tuner (“Dolby Atmos”) to the audio processing.

Open in App Manager

# Dolby Atmos

`com.motorola.dolby.dolbyui`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Dolby helps you rich and engaging sound.

Open in App Manager

# Double cutout

`com.android.internal.display.cutout.emulation.double`

- AOSP
- Unsafe

Removing the app will cause bootloop.

Display cutout variant.

## References

1. https://developer.android.com/guide/topics/display-cutout
2. https://source.android.com/devices/tech/display/display-cutouts

Open in App Manager

# DraftKings - Daily Fantasy Sports for Cash

`com.draftkings.dknativermgGP.vpl`

- Others
- Safe to delete

App has been removed from the Playstore.

## References

1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DraftKings

Open in App Manager

# DraftKings - Daily Fantasy Sports for Cash

`com.drivemode`

- Others
- Safe to delete

App has been removed from the Playstore.

Drivemode (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.drivemode.android)

Simplifies how you manage calls and messages while driving.

## References

1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DraftKings
2. https://drivemode.com/privacy-2/

Open in App Manager

# Driving mode

`com.coloros.smartdrive`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Previously Breeno Driving, and Smart Driving. It’s for smart things.

Open in App Manager

# Dsms

`com.samsung.android.dsms`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Hidden diagmonagent logs components.

Open in App Manager

# Dual SIM settings

`com.huawei.android.dsdscardmanager`

- OEM
- Unsafe

Upon removing, sim card management in settings will no longer work.

It’s sim card management in Huawei settings.

Open in App Manager

# E-warranty card

`com.coloros.activation`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Lets you check if your registered phone is still under warranty (will send your IMEI to ‘esa-reg-eup.myoppo.com’). Has a lot of permissions and run at boot.

## References

1. https://beta.pithus.org/report/2a1dc5caedd2347fa009563e9b4d1c11b1cb42726f9046151934c456fdd77d88

Open in App Manager

# Earphones

`com.miui.misound`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Provides the sounds section in Settings and is needed for the equalizing

Some people removed this package but I personaly don’t think it’s worth it. This package isn’t really an issue

(no dangerous permissions and does not run in the background all the time)

You can still remove it. You’ll be just fine if you really don’t need it.

Open in App Manager

# Easy Prefix

`com.motorola.easyprefix`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Auto add CSP (Service Provider code) prefix to your phone when you’re abroad.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_country_calling_codes

This seems to not work correctly and it’s generally not a good idea to call home (via GSM) when you’re abroad.

It’s better and cheaper to use chat apps like Signal/Wire

## References

1. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.motorola.easyprefix

Open in App Manager

# Editor Lite

`com.samsung.app.newtrim`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Formerly, Samsung Video Trimmer.

Lets you quickly trim video files (from the gallery “Edit -> Studio -> Video Trimmer”). This trimmer is both imprecise and inaccurate, ffmpeg is much better.

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# Eid-Service

`com.rongcard.eid`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

EID probably means Electronic ID. This presumably handles something related to that.

Useful only in China.

Open in App Manager

# Email

`com.android.email`

- AOSP
- Replace with alternative

The AOSP Email app.

Some OEMs (e.g. Huawei, Xiaomi, Oppo) use the same package name for their app.

Open in App Manager

# Email

`com.google.android.email`

- AOSP
- Replace with alternative

Newer versions of AOSP Mail are renamed to com.android.email and Gmail was migrated to com.google.android.gm

Open in App Manager

# EmailPartnerProvider

`com.android.email.partnerprovider`

- AOSP
- Safe to delete

Lets Google partners (OEM in most of the case) customize the default email settings.

The manufacturer often changes the default signature displayed at the end of each of your mail (e.g “Sent from my Nokia phone”)

Open in App Manager

# Emergency SOS

`com.oplus.sos`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Emergency Alert service by clicking power button 5 times. It will automatically call contacts (and/or send a SMS) you designated as emergency contacts

Open in App Manager

# Emergency alerts

`com.android.cellbroadcastreceiver`

- AOSP
- Exercise caution

Cell broadcast is designed to deliver messages to multiple users in an area.

This is notably used by ISPs to send Emergency/Government alerts.

Runs at boot time and is also triggered after exiting airplane mode.

## References

1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cell_Broadcast
2. https://www.androidcentral.com/amber-alerts-and-android-what-you-need-know
3. https://android.googlesource.com/platform/packages/apps/CellBroadcastReceiver/+/refs/heads/master/src/com/android/cellbroadcastreceiver

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# Emergency information

`com.android.emergency`

- AOSP
- Safe to delete

Shows emergency info on lockscreen and power menu. Safe to disable if you don’t want it.

Loads on device unlock/lockscreen and power menu, so it’s basically always cached in RAM, but shouldn’t use much/any battery, so the main thing gained from disabling this package is the ~9MB RAM it uses.

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# EngineerMode

`com.mediatek.engineermode`

- Others
- Safe to delete

Engineer mode you can access by dialing a secret code (##3646633## on some Xiaomi phones for instance)

It enables you to access the debug/logged data and some hidden firmware settings.

Open in App Manager

# Enterprise Sim Pin Service

`com.sec.enterprise.mdm.services.simpin`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

I couldn’t find information about this package. No permissions asked. It’s quite strange.

Mobile device management (MDM) is a type of security software used by an IT department to monitor employees’ mobile devices.

KNOX-dependent.

## References

1. https://developer.samsung.com/tech-insights/knox/mobile-device-management

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# Enterprise VPN Services

`com.sec.enterprise.mdm.vpn`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

I couldn’t find information about this package. No permissions asked too.

See above for MDM signification

Open in App Manager

# Entertainment Widget

`com.sec.android.app.ewidgetatt`

- Carrier
- Safe to delete

AT&T Widget for One UI.

## References

1. https://docs.samsungknox.com/CCMode/F707U_Q.pdf

Open in App Manager

# Entitlement

`com.motorola.entitlement`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Enable WiFi tethering/hotspot functionality.

What you can do is preventing the phone from notifying the carrier about when you use hotspot. It will bypass mobile carriers tethering restrictions.

From an ADB shell : settings put global tether_dun_required 0

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# EsimClient

`com.samsung.android.app.telephonyui.esimclient`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

only has ESimClient Webview Activity

Open in App Manager

# Essential

`com.ironsource.appcloud.oobe.huawei`

- Others
- Safe to delete

An app that promotes some other apps (and encourages you to install them)

Developed by IronSource, a “next-generation advertising company”

https://aura.ironsrc.com/ (app) | https://company.ironsrc.com/ (company)

When you try to read their privacy policy you arrive to an outstanding blank PDF file!

## References

1. http://www.ironsrc.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/ironSource-Privacy-Policy.pdf

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# Evernote

`com.evernote`

- Others
- Replace with alternative

Popular note taking app

## References

1. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.evernote
2. https://evernote.com/privacy
3. https://privacy.commonsense.org/evaluation/evernote

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# Exchange Services

`com.android.exchange`

- AOSP
- Replace with alternative

Handles all aspects of starting, maintaining, and stopping the various sync adapters for the email accounts.

Is it only needed for the email stock app?

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# Expeditions

`com.google.vr.expeditions`

- Google
- Safe to delete

See anything, go anywhere (VR stuff).

Open in App Manager

# Extended Log

`com.motorola.help.extlog`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Not sure what it does

Open in App Manager

# External Storage

`com.android.externalstorage`

- AOSP
- Unsafe

Storage Access Framework (SAF) will break if this is disabled.

Needed by apps to access external storage such as memory cards.

Open in App Manager

# FIDO UAF ASM

`com.huawei.hwasm`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

FIDO UAF Autenthicator-Specific Module.

See ‘com.huawei.fido.uafclient’ for FIDO explaination.

The UAF Authenticator-Specific Module (ASM) is a software interface on top of UAF authenticators which gives a standardized way for FIDO UAF clients to detect and access the functionality of UAF authenticators and hides internal communication complexity from FIDO UAF Client.

## References

1. https://fidoalliance.org/specs/fido-uaf-v1.0-ps-20141208/fido-uaf-asm-api-v1.0-ps-20141208.html

Open in App Manager

# FIDO UAF Client

`com.huawei.fido.uafclient`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Fido is a set of open technical specifications for mechanisms of authenticating users to online services that do not depend on passwords.

The UAF protocol is designed to enable online services to offer passwordless and multi-factor security by allowing users to register their device to the online service and using a local authentication mechanism such as iris or fingerprint recognition.

Safe to remove if you don’t use password-less authentification to access online servics.

## References

1. https://fidoalliance.org/specs/u2f-specs-1.0-bt-nfc-id-amendment/fido-glossary.html
2. https://fidoalliance.org/specs/fido-v2.0-rd-20170927/fido-overview-v2.0-rd-20170927.html
3. https://developers.google.com/identity/fido/android/native-apps

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# FIDO UAF Client

`com.sec.android.fido.uaf.client`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

It’s a layer that connects authenticator and RP (the application owner) and ensures validity of the connection. It can be browser, desktop application, mobile application, platform(i.e. android/ios).

Safe to remove if you don’t use password-less authentication to access online services.

Open in App Manager

# FIDO UAF1.0 Client

`com.fido.xiaomi.uafclient`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Fido is a set of open technical specifications for mechanisms of authenticating users to online services that do not depend on passwords.

The UAF protocol is designed to enable online services to offer passwordless and multi-factor security by allowing users to register their device to the online service and using a local authentication mechanism such as iris or fingerprint recognition.

Safe to remove if you don’t use password-less authentication to access online services.

## References

1. https://fidoalliance.org/specs/u2f-specs-1.0-bt-nfc-id-amendment/fido-glossary.html
2. https://fidoalliance.org/specs/fido-v2.0-rd-20170927/fido-overview-v2.0-rd-20170927.html
3. https://developers.google.com/identity/fido/android/native-apps

Open in App Manager

# FM Radio

`com.android.fmradio`

- AOSP
- Replace with alternative

Plug in head phones and listen to the FM radio!

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# FM Radio

`com.caf.fmradio`

- Others
- Safe to delete

FM Radio app

## References

1. https://source.codeaurora.org/quic/la/platform/vendor/qcom-opensource/fm/tree/fmapp2/src/com/caf/fmradio

Open in App Manager

# FM Radio

`com.quicinc.fmradio`

- Others
- Replace with alternative

FM Radio app by Qualcomm

quicinc = Qualcomm Innovation Center

Open in App Manager

# FM Radio

`com.ape.fmradio`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

FM Radio app for Wiko mobile

Open in App Manager

# FM Radio

`com.codeaurora.fmradio`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Default FM app for lenovo devices.

Open in App Manager

# FM Radio

`com.motorola.fmplayer`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

FM Radio for Motorola devices

## References

1. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.motorola.fmplayer
2. https://beta.pithus.org/report/0113cb712cc43c94f904601120c9100640a65b3043a41b7efe63b340bdae4995

Open in App Manager

# FMRadioService

`com.motorola.android.fmradio`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Required for Motorola FM Radio

Open in App Manager

# Face

`com.samsung.android.bio.face.service`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Handles Face recognition unlock.

NOTE: Removing this package causes biometric prompts in apps to be delayed by 5-8 seconds before appearing. Selecting ‘Biometrics and security’ in the settings app also locks up the Settings app for about 5-8 seconds but eventually loads and functions as normal.

## References

1. https://kp-cdn.samsungknox.com/b60a7f0f59df8f466e8054f783fbbfe2.pdf

Open in App Manager

# Facebook

`com.facebook.katana`

- Others
- Safe to delete

Facebook social media app

## References

1. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.facebook.katana

Open in App Manager

# Facebook App Manager

`com.facebook.appmanager`

- Others
- Safe to delete

Handles Facebook apps updates.

Open in App Manager

# Factory Test

`ma.android.com.mafactory`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

It’s for hardware components testing.

Open in App Manager

# FactoryMode

`com.oneplus.factorymode`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Used in the factory to test devices.

Type *#808# in the OnePlus dialer to access the hidden menu.

Potential security risk: It’s possible for an app to enable root access on any device with the APK pre-installed.

For now, this only works in ADB, which requires local access to the device.

## References

1. https://web.archive.org/web/20211103134620/https://twitter.com/fs0c131y/status/930115188988182531

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# FactoryMode

`com.wtk.factory`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

On Leagoo P1 devices, triggering a certain broadcast receiver may factory reset the device.

Hardware testing things.

## References

1. https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-14999

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# Family Link parental controls

`com.google.android.apps.kids.familylinkhelper`

- Google
- Safe to delete

Companion app to Google Family Link.

## References

1. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.kids.familylinkhelper

Open in App Manager

# Featured Apps

`com.sprint.w.v8`

- Carrier
- Safe to delete

Old app Discover App (discontinued / new package name)

Lets you discover Sprint apps?

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# Feedback

`com.oplus.logkit`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Logs service and bug reporting app

Safe to remove if you don’t report bugs to OEM

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# Feedly

`com.devhd.feedly`

- Others
- Replace with alternative

Popular news aggregator application (RSS)

## References

1. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.devhd.feedly
2. https://feedly.com/i/legal/privacy

Open in App Manager

# Fido ASM Data

`com.sec.android.fido.uaf.asm`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Fido is a set of open technical specifications for mechanisms of authenticating users to online services that do not depend on passwords.

The UAF protocol is designed to enable online services to offer passwordless and multi-factor security by allowing users to register their device to the online service and using a local authentication mechanism such as iris or fingerprint recognition.

The UAF Authenticator-Specific Module (ASM) is a software interface on top of UAF authenticators which gives a standardized way for FIDO UAF clients to detect and access the functionality of UAF authenticators and hides internal communication complexity from FIDO UAF Client.

Safe to remove if you don’t use password-less authentication to access online services.

## References

1. https://fidoalliance.org/specs/u2f-specs-1.0-bt-nfc-id-amendment/fido-glossary.html
2. https://fidoalliance.org/specs/fido-v2.0-rd-20170927/fido-overview-v2.0-rd-20170927.html
3. https://developers.google.com/identity/fido/android/native-apps
4. https://fidoalliance.org/specs/fido-uaf-v1.0-ps-20141208/fido-uaf-asm-api-v1.0-ps-20141208.html

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# FidoCryptoService

`com.qualcomm.qti.auth.fidocryptoservice`

- Others
- Safe to delete

Qualcomm FIDO implementation.

Fido is a set of open technical specifications for mechanisms of authenticating users to online services that do not depend on passwords.

## References

1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FIDO_Alliance
2. https://fidoalliance.org/specs/u2f-specs-1.0-bt-nfc-id-amendment/fido-glossary.html
3. https://fidoalliance.org/specs/fido-v2.0-rd-20170927/fido-overview-v2.0-rd-20170927.html

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# File Manager

`com.chaozhuo.filemanager`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

You must allow 'location & phone calls' permission to run.

Adware file manager aka ‘CZ File Manager’ that mostly came preinstalled on Lenovo Tablets.

File management is a basic necessity, make sure you install a third-party file manager for this purpose.

## References

1. https://forums.lenovo.com/t5/Security-Malware/Tab4-Preinstalled-file-manager-has-Adware-trying-to-get-your/td-p/4355222
2. https://beta.pithus.org/report/02b0b4c60941960d3ac82177df0e5e93f61ee0f5c181ba50668d4ab0dae8d508

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# File Manager

`com.jrdcom.filemanager`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

A file manager with ads

## References

1. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jrdcom.filemanager

Open in App Manager

# File Manager

`com.transsion.filemanagerx`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Comes with 3 analytics/ads trackers.

## References

1. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.transsion.filemanagerx
2. https://reports.exodus-privacy.eu.org/fr/reports/com.transsion.filemanagerx/latest/

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# Files

`com.android.documentsui`

- AOSP
- Unsafe

Storage Access Framework (SAF) will break if this is disabled.

Occasionally runs in the background.

File selector for other apps.

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# Files

`com.google.android.documentsui`

- AOSP
- Unsafe

Storage Access Framework (SAF) will break if this is disabled.

Occasionally runs in the background.

File selector for other apps.

Open in App Manager

# Files

`com.google.android.apps.nbu.files`

- Google
- Safe to delete

Android itself provides the options to clean up your device in Settings.

Used to be for cleaning and sharing. But nowadays, it became a hybrid app. Runs in the background.

FOSS alternative is https://github.com/TeamAmaze/AmazeFileUtilities

## References

1. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.nbu.files

Open in App Manager

# Files

`com.huawei.filemanager`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Huawei file manager

Probably fine to remove as long as you have another file manager.

Open in App Manager

# FinShell Pay

`com.finshell.fin`

- Others
- Safe to delete

Provides various Payment and Financial Services. Pretty bad privacy policy.

## References

1. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.finshell.fin
2. https://rwallet.finshell.co.in/html/user/privacy_policy.html

Open in App Manager

# Find My

`com.coloros.findmyphone`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Previously Find My Phone Service. Oppo’s find my phone service. Logout from OPPO account before removing.

Open in App Manager

# Flipboard

`flipboard.app`

- Others
- Replace with alternative

Flipboard News App

## References

1. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=flipboard.app
2. https://about.flipboard.com/privacy-policy/
3. https://privacy.commonsense.org/privacy-report/Flipboard

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# Floating windows

`com.miui.freeform`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Removing the package may cause the floating windows to stop working on some devices.

You can make apps appear above other applications.

## References

1. https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/miui/floating-windows-miui-12-t4125661

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# Font Manager

`com.transsion.magicfont`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Breaks the functionality of changing fonts if removed.

Formerly, Magic Font.

Fonts installer with a lot of trackers obviously.

For Transsion devices I’m pretty sure this is the only way you can install fonts, even Zfont uses this app to install fonts.

## References

1. https://reports.exodus-privacy.eu.org/fr/reports/com.transsion.magicfont/latest/

Open in App Manager

# Foundation font

`com.monotype.android.font.foundation`

- Others
- Safe to delete

Font

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# Frequent phrases

`com.miui.phrase`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Disabling causes a crash when touching the "Frequent phrases" item. (The crash occurs in the application that invoked the context menu with this item)

MIUI context menu tool for pre-made text responses while chatting. It has access to the Internet, is linked to MiCloud and contains a weird CloudTelephonyManager class in its code.

Open in App Manager

# Funmax

`com.mig.play.games`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Some kind of third-party game center bundled by Xiaomi.

Has lots of permissions by default.

Open in App Manager

# GPSLocationUpdate

`com.mediatek.gpslocationupdate`

- Others
- Safe to delete

Info about gps and notifications. Probably not needed for location.

Open in App Manager

# GPUWatch

`com.samsung.gpuwatchapp`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

In this app, I only found GPU dumping mode, dev mode, game debugging. Useless.

Open in App Manager

# Galaxy Fırsatları

`com.galaxyfirsatlari`

- Others
- Safe to delete

Samsung-only app for Turkish people

Recommands you stuff to buy. You are supposed to save money but we all know this kind of apps

Encourages consumption.

Exodus found 10 trackers and 17 permissions

## References

1. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.galaxyfirsatlari
2. https://reports.exodus-privacy.eu.org/fr/reports/143830/

Open in App Manager

# Galaxy Pre GPUDriver

`com.samsung.pregpudriver.ex2100`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Open in App Manager

# Galaxy Store

`com.sec.android.app.samsungapps`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Removing the app may break Samsung Pay features.

The Samsung app store.

## References

1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_Store
2. https://www.computerworld.com/article/3514999/samsung-selling-data.html
3. https://www.reddit.com/r/Android/comments/xtq9pq/samsungs_privacy_policy_for_oct_1st_is_crazy/

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# Galaxy Themes

`com.samsung.android.themestore`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Forces you to login to a Samsung Account if you want to download ANY content (icons, wallpapers, themes, etc.). If you already downloaded something, you can apply it “freely”.

Not needed for Wallpaper API, so any app (Samsung or not) can set Home & Lock wallpapers. However, on some devices, this app is required to view/apply built-in wallpapers (in that case, it requires “com.samsung.android.themecenter” service).

Open in App Manager

# Galaxy Themes Service

`com.samsung.android.themecenter`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Runs at startup and allows you to apply themes from “com.samsung.android.themestore”. On some devices, it provides the built-in wallpaper images to the Theme Store.

It will enable itself if you disable it, so try uninstalling (may throw an error).

Has of lot of permissions (including INTERNET and INSTALL_PACKAGES) and connects to Samsung domains for analytics.

## References

1. https://beta.pithus.org/report/973ba78ddd74a13dcf5268e980010a64ba42a3d2a1c4c62df277ead5a17cd10c

Open in App Manager

# Galaxy Widget

`com.samsung.android.mfi`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Just shows you ads of some of Samsung’s services or other apps/games.

## References

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

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# Gallery

`com.android.gallery3d`

- AOSP
- Replace with alternative

The AOSP Gallery app, often vendors (e.g. Xiaomi) modify it to provide their own apps.

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# Gallery

`com.huawei.photos`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Huawei Gallery app.

Note: The official camera app refuses to open photos in another gallery (you can’t review your picture from the camera app)

Open in App Manager

# Gallery

`com.tclhz.gallery`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Stock Gallery app

Open in App Manager

# Game Assistant

`com.oplus.games`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Games (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.oplus.games)

Occasionally runs in the background as part of the system.

Allows you to launch your game library, check game stats(such as playtime), activate game overlay features and performance settings to tweak game/battery performance during gaming.

This is the only way to access the recording buffer functionality (records the last X seconds into RAM and saves them when you tap save), so keep enabled if you need that or any of the other features.Note: new package name of com.oneplus.gamespace (since the merge between Oppo and OnePlus. Oplus = Oppo+OnePlus

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# Game Service

`com.xiaomi.gamecenter.sdk.service`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

It’s not needed for gamespace, disabled by default. It has activities such as AliPay, login to account. I’m not sure what it’s needed for.

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# Game Space

`com.coloros.gamespace`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Previously APP Enhancement Services. Hub for your Games + some performance optimizations

## References

1. https://community.coloros.com/thread-9962-1-1.html

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# Game Space

`com.coloros.gamespaceui`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Gaming utility aiming at ‘optimizing your gaming experience’. Has a lot of permissions. For instance, it has internet access, will scans all the apps you have on your phones (to find games), can performs Bluetooth scan and has access to the metadata of your media files (e.g the place where you took a picture).

Open in App Manager

# Game box

`com.tct.gamemode`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Game Turbo. Not sure if it’s worth keeping or not.

Open in App Manager

# Game mode

`com.agui.game`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Blocks calls & notifications when selected APP’s are open

Open in App Manager

# Game of Thrones: Conquest

`com.wb.goog.got.conquest`

- Others
- Safe to delete

Official GOT strategy building game

## References

1. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.wb.goog.got.conquest

Open in App Manager

# Gboard

`com.google.android.inputmethod.latin`

- Google
- Replace with alternative

Make sure you have another installed before you disable.

Sometimes the only keyboard app on a phone.

## References

1. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.inputmethod.latin

Open in App Manager

# Gestural Navigation Bar

`com.android.internal.systemui.navbar.gestural`

- AOSP
- Exercise caution

Gesture navigation

Lets you use swipes and other actions to navigate your device, rather than buttons.

## References

1. https://android-developers.googleblog.com/2019/08/gesture-navigation-backstory.html

Open in App Manager

# Gestural Navigation Bar

`com.android.internal.systemui.navbar.gestural_extra_wide_back`

- AOSP
- Exercise caution

Enables a setting increasing how far you need to move your finger to trigger the back gesture.

Open in App Manager

# Gestural Navigation Bar

`com.android.internal.systemui.navbar.gestural_narrow_back`

- AOSP
- Exercise caution

Enables a setting decreasing how far you need to move your finger to trigger the back gesture.

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# Gestural Navigation Bar

`com.android.internal.systemui.navbar.gestural_wide_back`

- AOSP
- Exercise caution

Enables a setting increasing how far you need to move your finger to trigger the back gesture.

Open in App Manager

# Gesture navigation tutorial

`com.motorola.gesture`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Gesture navigation tutorial added in Android 10.

Open in App Manager

# GetApps

`com.xiaomi.market`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

China Mi App Store.

I used it only to install google play.

Open in App Manager

# Glance for realme

`com.glance.internet`

- Others
- Safe to delete

Displays unsolicited “trending” stories on Lockscreen

## References

1. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.glance.internet

Open in App Manager

# Gmail

`com.google.android.gm`

- Google
- Replace with alternative

Gmail client from Google LLC. It also allows adding other E-Mail accounts.

## References

1. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.gm

Open in App Manager

# Gmail Go

`com.google.android.gm.lite`

- Google
- Replace with alternative

Gmail client by Google LLC for low-end devices.

Open in App Manager

# GnssDebugReport

`com.mediatek.gnssdebugreport`

- Others
- Safe to delete

Hidden debug stuff.

Open in App Manager

# Go2Pay

`com.generalmobi.go2pay`

- Others
- Safe to delete

Payment app that offers mobile pre-paid recharges and post-paid bill payment, data card recharges and bill payment,

DTH (Direct To Home Television) recharges through cashless transactions

## References

1. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.generalmobi.go2pay

Open in App Manager

# Google

`com.google.android.googlequicksearchbox`

- Google
- Exercise caution

Disabling this package also breaks the Ok Google Search functionality as well as Google Lens.

Formerly, Google Search Box.

Runs in the background.

Pointless. If you need a shortcut to Google on your homescreen just use a web-browser shortcut. Does also remove the Google Sound Search widget, but you can get that functionality from an app like Shazam, that additionally doesn’t run in the background constantly like this package does.

This app also powers the Google Discover page (the news ‘widget’ when you go to the left of the home screen) and the app symbol called ‘Google’.

## References

1. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.googlequicksearchbox

Open in App Manager

# Google Account Manager

`com.google.android.gsf.login`

- Google
- Exercise caution

Safe to remove if you don't use a Google account.

Support for managing Google accounts.

Open in App Manager

# Google AdSense

`com.google.android.apps.ads.publisher`

- Google
- Safe to delete

Google Adsense app

Open in App Manager

# Google Admin

`com.google.android.apps.enterprise.cpanel`

- Google
- Safe to delete

Lets you manage your Google Cloud account on-the-go.

## References

1. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.enterprise.cpanel

Open in App Manager

# Google Ads

`com.google.android.apps.adwords`

- Google
- Safe to delete

Lets you monitor your ad campaigns.

## References

1. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.adwords

Open in App Manager

# Google Allo

`com.google.android.apps.fireball`

- Google
- Safe to delete

Discontinued.

Open in App Manager

# Google Analytics

`com.google.android.apps.giant`

- Google
- Safe to delete

Lets you monitor all of your Analytics properties so that you can keep track of your business while you’re on the go.

## References

1. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.giant

Open in App Manager

# Google Apps Device Policy

`com.google.android.apps.enterprise.dmagent`

- Google
- Safe to delete

Allows your IT administrator to mandate security settings like screen lock or device encryption and keep corporate data safe.

## References

1. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.enterprise.dmagent

Open in App Manager

# Google Arts & Culture

`com.google.android.apps.cultural`

- Google
- Safe to delete

Know and interact with arts but with a price: Your privacy.

## References

1. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.cultural

Open in App Manager

# Google Assistant

`com.android.hotwordenrollment.xgoogle`

- Google
- Safe to delete

Formerly, X Google enrollment. “OK Google” detection service that hears everything.

Open in App Manager

# Google Assistant

`com.google.android.apps.googleassistant`

- Google
- Safe to delete

The assistant that can stab you on the back.

## References

1. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.googleassistant

Open in App Manager

# Google Assistant Go

`com.google.android.apps.assistant`

- Google
- Safe to delete

Lightweight Google Assistant for low-end devices (Go edition)

## References

1. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.assistant

Open in App Manager

# Google Authenticator

`com.google.android.apps.authenticator2`

- Google
- Replace with alternative

Generates 2-Step Verification codes on your phone.

## References

1. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.authenticator2

Open in App Manager

# Google Backup Transport

`com.google.android.backup`

- Google
- Replace with alternative

Allows Android apps to back up their data on Google servers (on Android 4.2).

Open in App Manager

# Google Backup Transport

`com.google.android.backuptransport`

- Google
- Replace with alternative

Allows Android apps to back up their data on Google servers.

Open in App Manager

# Google Bookmarks Sync

`com.google.android.syncadapters.bookmarks`

- Google
- Replace with alternative

Synchronisation for Google Chrome bookmarks

Open in App Manager

# Google Calendar

`com.google.android.calendar`

- Google
- Replace with alternative

Calendar app from Google LLC.

## References

1. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.calendar

Open in App Manager

# Google Calendar Sync

`com.google.android.syncadapters.calendar`

- Google
- Replace with alternative

Synchronisation for Google Calendar.

Open in App Manager

# Google Camera

`com.google.android.GoogleCamera`

- Google
- Replace with alternative

Camera with incredible features with the cost of tracking. Try the tracker-free mods if you’re too much into Google Camera.

## References

1. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.GoogleCamera

Open in App Manager

# Google Chat

`com.google.android.apps.dynamite`

- Google
- Safe to delete

Previously Hangout Chat, is a communication and collaboration tool focusing on conversation.

## References

1. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.dynamite

Open in App Manager

# Google Chrome

`com.android.chrome`

- Google
- Replace with alternative

Removing the app may break creating and storing passkeys on your phone, so keep this enabled if you want to use that form of authentication. Google Play Services can also provide this functionality on some devices.

Google Chrome: Slow & Painful

Occasionally runs in the background, not to mention how it tracks everything.

## References

1. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.android.chrome
2. https://privacytests.org/android.html
3. https://fidoalliance.org/passkeys/

Open in App Manager

# Google Contacts Sync

`com.google.android.syncadapters.contacts`

- Google
- Replace with alternative

Synchronisation for Google Contacts.

Open in App Manager

# Google Currents

`com.google.android.apps.currents`

- Google
- Safe to delete

Discontinued.

Open in App Manager

# Google Datally

`com.google.android.apps.freighter`

- Google
- Safe to delete

Discontinued.

Open in App Manager

# Google Docs

`com.google.android.apps.docs.editors.docs`

- Google
- Safe to delete

Google Docs client for Android

## References

1. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.docs.editors.docs

Open in App Manager

# Google Drive

`com.google.android.apps.docs`

- Google
- Safe to delete

The drive where no personal data should ever be kept unencrypted.

## References

1. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.docs

Open in App Manager

# Google Earth

`com.google.earth`

- Google
- Safe to delete

The Google Earth app

## References

1. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.earth

Open in App Manager

# Google Family Link

`com.google.android.apps.kids.familylink`

- Google
- Safe to delete

Parental controls app from Google.

## References

1. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.kids.familylink

Open in App Manager

# Google Find My Device

`com.google.android.apps.adm`

- Google
- Safe to delete

Lets you locate your Android device.

## References

1. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.adm

Open in App Manager

# Google Fit

`com.google.android.apps.fitness`

- Google
- Safe to delete

Fitness tracker that does not respect your privacy.

## References

1. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.fitness

Open in App Manager

# Google Go

`com.google.android.apps.searchlite`

- Google
- Safe to delete

The Google search app made for low-RAM devices.

## References

1. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.searchlite

Open in App Manager

# Google Handwriting Input

`com.google.android.apps.handwriting.ime`

- Google
- Replace with alternative

Google Handwriting Input

Open in App Manager

# Google Home

`com.google.android.apps.chromecast.app`

- Google
- Safe to delete

Lets you set up, manage, and control your Google Nest, Google Wifi, Google Home and Chromecast devices. Let Google harvest your data with your money.

## References

1. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.chromecast.app

Open in App Manager

# Google Indic Keyboard

`com.google.android.apps.inputmethod.hindi`

- Google
- Replace with alternative

(Discontinued) Google Keyboard + Hindi characters

Open in App Manager

# Google Japanese Input

`com.google.android.inputmethod.japanese`

- Google
- Replace with alternative

(Discontinued) Google Keyboard + Japanese characters.

Open in App Manager

# Google Keep

`com.google.android.keep`

- Google
- Replace with alternative

Note taking app from Google.

## References

1. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.keep

Open in App Manager

# Google Korean Input

`com.google.android.inputmethod.korean`

- Google
- Replace with alternative

(Discontinued) Google Keyboard + Korean characters.

Open in App Manager

# Google Launcher Config

`com.motorola.launcherconfig`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

It is a partner customization extension.

Has a lot wallpapers in resources.

Open in App Manager

# Google Lens

`com.google.ar.lens`

- Google
- Safe to delete

Google Lens (for AR too)

## References

1. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.ar.lens

Open in App Manager

# Google Location History

`com.google.android.gms.location.history`

- Google
- Safe to delete

This app has nothing in the code. Only png logo google and name.

Open in App Manager

# Google Maps

`com.google.android.apps.maps`

- Google
- Replace with alternative

A map navigator that makes it easier for the govt agencies to locate you.

## References

1. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.maps

Open in App Manager

# Google Maps Go

`com.google.android.apps.mapslite`

- Google
- Replace with alternative

A map navigator that makes it easier for the govt agencies to locate you.

## References

1. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.mapslite

Open in App Manager

# Google Meet

`com.google.android.apps.meetings`

- Google
- Replace with alternative

Formerly Hangouts Meet. Lets you create, schedule or join an online meeting.

Open in App Manager

# Google Meet

`com.google.android.apps.tachyon`

- Google
- Replace with alternative

Formerly Google Duo. Lets you create, schedule or join an online meeting.

## References

1. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.tachyon

Open in App Manager

# Google My Business

`com.google.android.apps.vega`

- Google
- Safe to delete

Discontinued.

Open in App Manager

# Google My Maps

`com.google.android.apps.m4b`

- Google
- Safe to delete

Discontinued.

Open in App Manager

# Google News

`com.google.android.apps.magazines`

- Google
- Replace with alternative

A personalized news aggregator that organizes and highlights what’s happening in the world.

## References

1. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.magazines

Open in App Manager

# Google Now Launcher

`com.google.android.launcher`

- Google
- Replace with alternative

Make sure you have another installed before you disable.

Launcher app from google.

## References

1. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.launcher

Open in App Manager

# Google One

`com.google.android.apps.subscriptions.red`

- Google
- Safe to delete

Lets you manage your Google cloud storage.

Occasionally runs in the background.

## References

1. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.subscriptions.red

Open in App Manager

# Google One Time Init

`com.google.android.onetimeinitializer`

- Google
- Safe to delete

Provides first time setup, safe to remove.

Open in App Manager

# Google Opinion Rewards

`com.google.android.apps.paidtasks`

- Google
- Safe to delete

Answer quick surveys and earn Rewards. If you insist on keeping it for earning free credits, just give them all the wrong answers :)

## References

1. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.paidtasks

Open in App Manager

# Google PDF Viewer

`com.google.android.apps.pdfviewer`

- Google
- Replace with alternative

Discontinued. PDF viewers are very sensitive applications. You should always use an app that is uptodate.

Open in App Manager

# Google Partner Setup

`com.google.android.partnersetup`

- Google
- Exercise caution

Occasionally runs in the background. Based on an unclear explanation online: Enables applications to interact with your Google account/apps, for example: adding a Google Calendar event from a To-Do app.

Probably safe to disable; Haven’t noticed any consequences of disabling from weeks of use.

Open in App Manager

# Google Pay

`com.google.android.apps.nbu.paisa.user`

- Google
- Safe to delete

Digital wallet and payment system.

You really should not trust Google not to sell your data (even if they claim the contrary).

The app itself has a LOT of permissions & login with your google account is mandatory to use the app.

## References

1. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.nbu.paisa.user
2. https://support.google.com/googlepay/answer/10223752?hl=en&co=GENIE.Platform%3DAndroid#zippy=%2Cinfo-that-google-may-collect
3. https://venturebeat.com/2020/11/20/probeat-google-will-eventually-sell-ads-against-your-financial-data/
4. https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/google/google-payment-privacy-settings-hidden-behind-special-url/
5. https://beta.pithus.org/report/36b22c539b5f25c27a7699516c906351a25ba2daa2894eed08ae22f7a2a72c0e

Open in App Manager

# Google Photos

`com.google.android.apps.photos`

- Google
- Replace with alternative

Allows Google to scan and catalog all your photos so that it knows you and your relations more than you do.

## References

1. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.photos

Open in App Manager

# Google Pinyin Input

`com.google.android.inputmethod.pinyin`

- Google
- Replace with alternative

(Discontinued) Google Keyboard + Pinyin (Chinese) characters

Open in App Manager

# Google Play Books

`com.google.android.apps.books`

- Google
- Replace with alternative

Lets you buy and read ebooks, audiobooks, comics and manga.

## References

1. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.books

Open in App Manager

# Google Play Games

`com.google.android.play.games`

- Google
- Safe to delete

Google Play Games.

## References

1. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.play.games

Open in App Manager

# Google Play Music

`com.google.android.music`

- Google
- Replace with alternative

Discontinued and replaced by com.google.android.apps.youtube.music

Open in App Manager

# Google Play Services for AR

`com.google.ar.core`

- Google
- Safe to delete

Disabling it can mess with apps that use it, like Pokemon GO.

Augmented Reality stuff

## References

1. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.ar.core
2. https://beta.pithus.org/report/99ea324529f950fe351d22724f8b894cce19c16607fcc9c2855bc906b1f8e644

Open in App Manager

# Google Play Store

`com.android.vending`

- Google
- Exercise caution

The malware delivery store. Most apps are full of ads, trackers and malware.

## References

1. https://www.xda-developers.com/google-play-store-more-safety/

Open in App Manager

# Google Play services

`com.google.android.gms`

- Google
- Exercise caution

Removing Google Play Services can cause bootloops. If you use “Find My Device”, you will need to remove it from the "Device admin apps" settings panel to be able to remove this package.

GMS = Google Mobile Services. It is a layer that sits on top of the OS and provides a lot of proprietary Google APIs, giving apps access to various Google Services, such as: “fused”-location (internet and GPS chip), QR Code scanner, 2FA, G-Drive storage, Firebase API, Cloud Messaging, etc.

If you remove it, all the apps relying on it will either:

- detect the lack of Play-Services and refuse to run

- detect the lack of Play-Services but allow you to run (improperly) by dismissing an annoying popup.

Disabling this package will improve battery life a lot.

## References

1. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.gms

Open in App Manager

# Google Podcasts

`com.google.android.apps.podcasts`

- Google
- Replace with alternative

Lets you explore, subscribe and play podcasts.

## References

1. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.podcasts

Open in App Manager

# Google Santa Tracker

`com.google.android.apps.santatracker`

- Google
- Safe to delete

Discontinued.

Open in App Manager

# Google Services Framework

`com.google.android.gsf`

- Google
- Exercise caution

Supports the Play Services application in application updates, user authentication, location services, user searches & more.

Same recommendation as com.google.android.gms except I’ve never seen a bootloop because of deleting this package.

## References

1. https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/216176/what-is-the-exact-functionality-of-google-play-services-google-services-framew
2. https://stackoverflow.com/questions/37337448/what-is-the-difference-between-google-service-frameworkgsfgoogle-mobile-servi

Open in App Manager

# Google Sheets

`com.google.android.apps.docs.editors.sheets`

- Google
- Safe to delete

Google Sheets client for Android

## References

1. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.docs.editors.sheets

Open in App Manager

# Google Slides

`com.google.android.apps.docs.editors.slides`

- Google
- Safe to delete

Google Slides client for Android

## References

1. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.docs.editors.slides

Open in App Manager

# Google Sounds

`com.google.android.soundpicker`

- Google
- Replace with alternative

Removable if you already have another media select service.

Open in App Manager

# Google Street View

`com.google.android.street`

- Google
- Safe to delete

(Discontinued) Google Street View

Open in App Manager

# Google TV

`com.google.android.videos`

- Google
- Safe to delete

Previously Google Play Movies & TV.

## References

1. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.videos

Open in App Manager

# Google Tasks

`com.google.android.apps.tasks`

- Google
- Replace with alternative

Manage, capture, and edit your tasks with synchronisation.

## References

1. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.tasks

Open in App Manager

# Google Translate

`com.google.android.apps.translate`

- Google
- Replace with alternative

Google Translate mobile client.

## References

1. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.translate

Open in App Manager

# Google Trip

`com.google.android.apps.travel.onthego`

- Google
- Safe to delete

Discontinued.

Open in App Manager

# Google VR Services

`com.google.vr.vrcore`

- Google
- Safe to delete

Provides virtual reality functionality for Daydream and Cardboard apps.

## References

1. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.vr.vrcore

Open in App Manager

# Google Wallet

`com.google.android.apps.walletnfcrel`

- Google
- Safe to delete

Formerly Google Pay. Use cash, protect your privacy.

## References

1. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.walletnfcrel

Open in App Manager

# Google Wifi

`com.google.android.apps.access.wifi.consumer`

- Google
- Safe to delete

Google Wifi app

Open in App Manager

# Google lyrics extension

`com.sonymobile.music.googlelyricsplugin`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Provides lyrics from Google in the Sony music app.

Open in App Manager

# Google+

`com.google.android.apps.plus`

- Google
- Safe to delete

Discontinued.

Open in App Manager

# Group Sharing

`com.samsung.android.mobileservice`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Previously, Samsung Experience Service. The legacy version was similar to Samsung Core Services (citation needed).

Can remove safely if you don’t use any group sharing features (shared albums in gallery, etc.).

Handles your Samsung account and is needed to use some Samsung apps features.

It allows you to use Samsung apps, such as Samsung Health, Samsung Pay, Galaxy Apps, Samsung Members, and SmartThings with your Samsung account credentials.

## References

1. https://techshift.net/what-is-samsung-group-sharing/

Open in App Manager

# Groupon

`com.groupon`

- Others
- Safe to delete

Online shopping deals and coupons.

## References

1. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.groupon
2. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Groupon#Reception

Open in App Manager

# HMS Core

`com.huawei.hwid`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

This may break apps like InPost Mobile

Huawei Mobile Services

Huawei’s alternative to Google Play Services. Needed to access advanced Huawei features.

A Huawei ID is required to access services, like Themes, Mobile Cloud, HiCare, Huawei Wear, Huawei Health.

## References

1. https://www.xda-developers.com/huawei-hms-core-android-alternative-google-play-services-gms/
2. https://github.com/0x192/universal-android-debloater/issues/477

Open in App Manager

# HTML Viewer

`com.android.htmlviewer`

- AOSP
- Exercise caution

Removing this causes a bootloop on some MIUI 12.5.4+ phones.

Allows apps to load URLs into the WebView, which allows web content to be displayed directly in the app.

Open in App Manager

# HUAWEI Camera

`com.huawei.camera`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Huawei’s stock Camera app

Open in App Manager

# HUAWEI Game KitServer

`com.huawei.game.kitserver`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Probably safe to remove if you don’t play games

Has window show, keybind set and more things.

Open in App Manager

# HUAWEI HiAI Engine

`com.huawei.hiai`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

No noticable consequences

Open in App Manager

# HUAWEI HiSearch

`com.huawei.search`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Allows you to search through settings, files, contacts and notes while keeping a record of your search history.

Hi Search is really annonying because it’s triggered as soon as you wipe down from the middle part of the home.

Open in App Manager

# HUAWEI Histen

`com.huawei.imedia.sws`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Audio 3D effects found in the settings. Safe to remove if you don’t use these settings.

Open in App Manager

# HUAWEI Video

`com.huawei.himovie.overseas`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Huawei stock video application. Has a lot of trackers.

Open in App Manager

# HUAWEI Wallet

`com.huawei.wallet`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Formerly, Huawei Pay, is a mobile payment and e-wallet service for Huawei devices that offers the same services as Apple Pay, Samsung Pay etc.

## References

1. https://consumer.huawei.com/en/mobileservices/huawei-wallet/

Open in App Manager

# HUAWEI magazine unlock

`com.android.keyguard`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Breaks home and recents button on Xiaomi Mi Pad.

It’s a proprietary app based on the AOSP package called com.android.keyguard. Lets you customize your lock screen wallpapers.

If you have EMUI 10 or older, check the AOSP file, as Huawei uses AOSP package name for their own app.

## References

1. https://consumer.huawei.com/en/support/content/en-us00206571/
2. https://forum.xda-developers.com/honor-6x/how-to/guide-list-bloat-software-emui-safe-to-t3700814
3. https://forum.xda-developers.com/huawei-p40-pro/how-to/adb-debloating-t4088633
4. https://github.com/Universal-Debloater-Alliance/universal-android-debloater-next-generation/issues/330

Open in App Manager

# Hancom Office Editor

`com.hancom.office.editor.hidden`

- Others
- Safe to delete

Legacy Hancom Office Editor (Korean alternative to Microsoft Office). Featured in Samsung and LG phones

Open in App Manager

# Hangouts

`com.google.android.talk`

- Google
- Replace with alternative

(Discontinued) Google Hangouts

Open in App Manager

# Hangouts Dialer

`com.google.android.apps.hangoutsdialer`

- Google
- Safe to delete

Discontinued.

Open in App Manager

# HdmApp

`com.samsung.android.hdmapp`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Hypervisor Device Manager App

## References

1. https://docs.samsungknox.com/devref/knox-sdk/reference/com/samsung/android/knox/hdm/HdmManager.html

Open in App Manager

# HeySynergy

`com.oplus.synergy`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

HeySynergy

Provides the screencasting feature and OPPO’s PC Connect (https://connect.oppo.com/). Don’t bother downloading ‘PC Connect Desktop’ if the ‘Phone Connect’ Quick Settings tile isn’t available on your phone.

Pithus analysis: https://beta.pithus.org/report/16d9ea536683291fbffe46dedd3c655379b5fcfdb473ec1cab5290cf5af27fba

Open in App Manager

# Hi Browser

`com.talpa.hibrowser`

- Others
- Replace with alternative

Awful browser with embedded trackers and ads.

## References

1. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.talpa.hibrowser
2. https://reports.exodus-privacy.eu.org/fr/reports/com.talpa.hibrowser/latest/

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# Hi Translate

`com.zaz.translate`

- Others
- Replace with alternative

Bloated translation app with a lot of trackers and permissions

It uses the Google Translate API for the translations.

## References

1. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.zaz.translate
2. https://beta.pithus.org/report/fdd787d96c3e069f983320c84c32fc6b8cdf205df17244d190b181edf0c14f68

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# HiAction

`com.huawei.hiaction`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

No noticable consequences

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# HiCard

`com.huawei.hicard`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Huawei Cards. No noticable consequences

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# HiCare

`com.huawei.phoneservice`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Provides you common online services including customer services, issue feedback, user guides, service centers and self-service.

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# HiViewTunnel

`com.huawei.hiviewtunnel`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

This displays details/attributes of pictures in the gallery (ISO, exposure time, etc.).

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# HiddenMenu

`com.android.sprint.hiddenmenuapp`

- Carrier
- Safe to delete

Lets you access hidden features tests/settings (you need to type a special code in the dialer).

## References

1. https://bestcellular.com/dial-codes/

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# HiddenMenu

`com.motorola.hiddenmenuapp`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Added in Android 10. Not sure what it does.

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# Hide

`com.android.internal.display.cutout.emulation.noCutout`

- AOSP
- Unsafe

Removing the app will cause bootloop.

Display cutout variant.

## References

1. https://developer.android.com/guide/topics/display-cutout
2. https://source.android.com/devices/tech/display/display-cutouts

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# Holo Spiral

`com.android.wallpaper.holospiral`

- AOSP
- Safe to delete

Built-in live wallpaper.

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# Home screen tips

`com.android.protips`

- AOSP
- Safe to delete

Runs on boot.

The tip popups you get on the homescreen.

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# HomeLayout

`com.mi.globallayout`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Sets the default MIUI launcher to global layout instead of Chinese (or HyperOS) when you first launch the app or when cleaning the launcher data.

After removing this app there are several replacement widgets and no phone/message at the bottom.

Because Chinese MUI uses other apps and package names instead of just changing the default layout in the MIUI launcher code, they just threw the app in.

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# Huawei Health

`com.huawei.health`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Connect Huawei wearables to your phone and all sorts of stats like all fitness tracking apps.

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# Huawei RCS

`com.huawei.rcsserviceapplication`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

RCS = Rich Communication Service.

Provides sending messages to another Huawei phone.

Hidden RCS Chats with 49 permissions.

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# Huawei Video Player

`com.huawei.himovie`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Bloated on newer versions. Can be safely removed if you don’t want it.

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# Huawei WebView

`com.huawei.webview`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Make sure to have another Webview before uninstalling it or some apps may not work properly and crash.

Allows Android apps to display web contents within the app itself, based on Chrome.

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# Hulu

`com.hulu.plus`

- Others
- Safe to delete

TV shows & movies streaming app.

FYI : Hulu is owned by Disney.

## References

1. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.hulu.plus
2. https://www.digitaltrends.com/home-theater/hulu-vs-disney-plus/
3. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hulu

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# Hum: GPS Locator

`com.verizontelematics.verizonhum`

- Carrier
- Safe to delete

Hum is the connected car solution that helps you take care of your car and everyone in it. Keep tabs on your car’s health and track of its location.

## References

1. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.verizontelematics.verizonhum

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# HwAps

`com.huawei.android.hwaps`

- OEM
- Unsafe

Upon removing, Intelligent Resolution will be not available, and screen resolution cannot be changed in settings.

Manages Intelligent Resolution and changing screen resolution in settings.

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# HwBlockChain

`com.huawei.hwblockchain`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Probably blockchain related. No noticable consequences when removed

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# HwInstantOnline

`com.huawei.android.instantonline`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

No noticeable consequences.

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# HwModemKitAgentService

`com.huawei.hms5gkit.agentservice`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Something to do with 5G? For some reason, this is also installed on a non-5G device. Can be uninstalled from phone settings so should be safe if you don’t have 5G.

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# HwModuleTest

`com.sec.android.app.hwmoduletest`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

A hardware hidden test app (dial #0# to open it).

Has stuff to quickly check the phone’s hardware. Removing it does not break anything, but no point in removing it. Note: opening this menu is required to change CSC with PC programs.

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# HwPanPayService

`com.huawei.hwpanpayservice`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Payment related service.

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# HwUpgradeGuide

`com.huawei.android.hwupgradeguide`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

It’s guide menu at first start AppGallery.

Open in App Manager

# HwWifiproBqeService

`com.huawei.wifiprobqeservice`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Needed for WiFi to work properly? WiFi may not work (?)

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# IMDb

`com.imdb.mobile`

- Others
- Safe to delete

IMDb mobile app

## References

1. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.imdb.mobile
2. https://www.imdb.com/privacy
3. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IMDb

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# Identify unknown numbers

`com.recognize.number`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Checking the code, this app looks useful only in China.

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# IfaaManagerService

`org.ifaa.aidl.manager`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

IFAA = (China’s) Internet Finance Authentication Alliance

Provides biometric authentication for Alipay. Probably safe to disable if you don’t use it.

Open in App Manager

# Imager Tuning

`com.motorola.imagertuning_lake`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Naming convention: imagertuning_[PHONE CODENAME]

This is the custom camera image processing stack on Motorola devices. It’s generally important for improving image quality.

Playstore reviews indicate that it slows down the camera app significantly for some users (probably a bug).

## References

1. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.motorola.imagertuning_athene

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# ImsLogger

`com.sec.imslogger`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

IMS Logger provides logging opt-ins. Has known security flaws.

## References

1. https://web.archive.org/web/20211209093408/https://twitter.com/fs0c131y/status/1115889065285562368

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# Inbox by Gmail

`com.google.android.apps.inbox`

- Google
- Safe to delete

Discontinued.

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# Information

`com.huawei.autoinstallapkfrommcc`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Auto Install apk from mcc

Auto Install apk from mcc? it’s only information and logs.

Open in App Manager

# Input Devices

`com.android.inputdevices`

- AOSP
- Exercise caution

If you are using the default Samsung keyboard, then deleting this package on some phones may cause the keyboard to completely stop working. You may get locked out of your phone if the only method to authenticate yourself is using password.

Only contains a receiver named “Android keyboard”, possibly for an external keyboard.

Locates available keyboard layouts. Apps can offer additional keyboard layouts to the user by declaring a suitable broadcast receiver in their manifest.

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# Instagram

`com.instagram.android`

- Others
- Safe to delete

nstagram (from Meta) allows you to create and share your photos, stories, reels and videos with the friends and followers

## References

1. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.instagram.android
2. https://privacycenter.instagram.com/policy/
3. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Instagram

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# Instant Apps

`com.google.android.instantapps.supervisor`

- Google
- Safe to delete

Lets you try new games directly on Google Play.

## References

1. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.instantapps.supervisor
2. https://www.zdnet.com/article/googles-instant-apps-goes-live-now-you-can-try-android-apps-before-installing-them/

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# IntelligenceService2

`com.samsung.android.intelligenceservice2`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

It seems that this package is a kind of spyware. Very difficult to find information about this.

Some people say it’s linked to Carrier IQ (which is a carrier rootkit for the NSA).

This package also have very stranges permissions: READ_PLACE / WRITE_PLACE. I couldn’t find any explaination on the web.

So either it’s a useless samsung package or a spyware. I deleted it and I didn’t notice anything bad.

## References

1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carrier_IQ
2. https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?s=c85df628dfc39c3a971e6f9cfa98cbb8&p=54071328&postcount=6

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# Intelligent Services

`com.oplus.deepthinker`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Removing it on ColorOS 12.0 or above will cause the battery menu to not show the power consumption curve. This can cause a bootloop.

Seems to open some common apps in the background, which may increase power consumption.

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# Internet Browser

`com.heytap.browser`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Rebranded HeyTap browser for Oppo. Full of ads and spams you in notifications. You should never use this browser.

## References

1. https://brand.heytap.com/eu/privacy.html

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# Invisible Net

`com.motorola.invisiblenet`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

App for Alias ID, Shortcut Installer (most of the apps I have seen are Chinese apps).

It’s some kind of a stub application launcher, if you open any of it’s activities it goes to the play store or to the browser.

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# Iris

`com.samsung.android.server.iris`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Provides iris recognition feature.

NOTE: removing this package causes biometric prompts in apps to be delayed by 5-8 seconds before appearing. Selecting ‘Biometrics and security’ in the settings app also locks up the Settings app for about 5-8 seconds but eventually loads and functions as normal.

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# JavaTcmdHelper

`com.motorola.android.jvtcmd`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

tcmd = commandes types. Seems to be a tools wich help find Java commands types.

Useless for normal user.

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# Joyose

`com.xiaomi.joyose`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

GPU Tuner

Optimizes your game for gaming. Some people have noticed that it locks the fps at 60 after selecting 90.

## References

1. https://youtu.be/gavEuH3Ck5o?t=550

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# KLMS Agent

`com.samsung.klmsagent`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Checks the validity of your KLM/KPE (Knox Licence Manager) license.

This package is needed for Samsung Health (“com.sec.android.app.shealth”) and probably all Knox-related apps (like Secure Folder, Samsung Pay…)

Note: KLM licences are deprecated. Samsung now only supports KPE (Knox Platform for Enterprise) keys.

KPE keys are provided by Samsung and enable app’s developers to access knox features.

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# Kid Space

`com.coloros.childrenspace`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Limit time spending on apps for kids.

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# Kids Mode

`com.transsion.childmode`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Phone monitoring app to control what the user the can do on the phone. Intrusive and use Firebase so it’s sends data back to Google servers.

## References

1. https://beta.pithus.org/report/ca30c6d1d7c7625e0850c4114dfea5aab5118d391191d2c074cde1414bbccd8c

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# Knox Analytics Uploader

`com.samsung.android.knox.analytics.uploader`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Knox Analytics Uploader

Sends analytics to Samsung.

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# KnoxCore

`com.samsung.android.knox.containercore`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Providess an isolated environment to store data (see Secure Folder)

Note: With Knox 3.4, Knox containers are now deprecated and replaced by Android work profiles.

Comunicate with Samsung servers:

- https://vas.samsungapps.com (App updates)

- http://cn-ms.samsungapps.com (APK Server).

## References

1. https://support.samsungknox.com/hc/en-us/articles/115012547907-What-URLs-do-I-have-to-whitelist-to-make-Samsung-apps-work-with-an-authenticated-proxy-

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# KnoxVpnPacProcessor

`com.knox.vpn.proxyhandler`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Samsung Knox allows business and personal content to “securely” coexist on the same handset.

This package handles proxies alongside KNOX.

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# Kwai

`com.kwai.video`

- Others
- Safe to delete

Just another one of the useless short video apps. Depending on the phone model, it may not be possible to uninstall properly but safe to disable. (Even disabled it still runs in the background).

## References

1. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.kwai.video

Open in App Manager

# LD Gaming Appstore

`com.android.ld.appstore`

- Others
- Safe to delete

LDPlayer is an Android Gaming emulator for PC (https://ldplayer.net/)

Open in App Manager

# LG Bridge Service

`com.lge.sync`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Used to backup, restore, update your LG phone, and transfer files wirelessly between computer and LG phone.

You will need to install LG Bridge software on your PC.

NOTE: causes noticeable battery drain.

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# LG Connectivity Service

`com.lge.leccp`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

It has only Alert Dialogs.

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# LG Tasks

`com.lge.task`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Removing the package will cause LG Calendar to stop working.

Task storage for LG Calendar.

Open in App Manager

# LG Video

`com.lge.videoplayer`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

LG Video Player

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# LG Weather

`com.lge.sizechangable.weather`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Not sure if it only manages Music widget for the launcher or also for the lockscreen.

Weather widget for the home screen.

Open in App Manager

# LG Weather Service

`com.lge.sizechangable.weather.platform`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Provide weather data for the weather app/widget.

Open in App Manager

# LPPe Service

`com.mediatek.location.lppe.main`

- Others
- Exercise caution

LPPE = LTE Positioning Protocol enhancements/extensions (LTE = “4G”)

Positioning and assistance protocol between E-SMLC (mobile location center) and UE (User Equipement = phone)

I don’t know the app has the permission to read SMS

## References

1. https://www.gpsworld.com/wirelessexpert-advice-positioning-protocol-next-gen-cell-phones-11125/

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# LTE Broadcast Manager

`com.qti.ltebc`

- Others
- Exercise caution

Runs on boot, but not in the background beyond that.

Open in App Manager

# Launcher

`com.tcl.android.launcher`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Stock Launcher app.

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# Launcher theme resources

`com.tcl.android.launchertheme.res`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

It’s needed for themes, probably. Not sure if it’s an important app.

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# Lenovo Feature Update

`com.tblenovo.whatsnewclient`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Exactly not sure what it does.

## References

1. https://beta.pithus.org/report/c1bf1b6a7b0bc987a654d8832274658251ba448858b34ce3b0a013309f9f0ade

Open in App Manager

# Lenovo Feature Update Host

`com.tblenovo.whatsnewhost`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Exactly not sure what it does.

## References

1. https://beta.pithus.org/report/e08b8712d07899653631f3a9ac12c0ed48ff7bdb699651724eba26871ac0ca2b

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# Lenovo ID

`com.lenovo.lsf`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Lenovo ID adds an option in Settings>Accounts where you can login to a Lenovo ID account.

Features include “exclusive features directly from Lenovo and our partners” and “syncing users information across devices”

lsf = Lenovo Service Framework

## References

1. https://beta.pithus.org/report/f181581838c8898634160e5cceada5fd3e4032b6ad9eae39ff788e8cc2922db7

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# Lenovo Kid’s Account

`com.kidoz.lenovo`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Partnered with COPPA Certified (https://cert.privo.com/#/companies/kidoz18) KIDOZ Inc.

Provides kids friendly relevant services based on their ‘usage behaviour’.

According to EFF sends device model, brand, country, timezone, screen size, view events, click events, logtime of events, and a unique “KID ID information to Kidoz.

## References

1. https://beta.pithus.org/report/af6c3674c3bdcacda3590eb657fef61c1b3b44100c7c6ae051309d5196104efa
2. https://www.virustotal.com/gui/file/af6c3674c3bdcacda3590eb657fef61c1b3b44100c7c6ae051309d5196104efa/detection
3. https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2023/11/low-budget-should-not-mean-high-risk-kids-tablet-came-preloaded-sketchyware
4. https://www.privo.com/kidoz-case-study
5. https://kidoz.net/privacy-policies

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# Lenovo TAB4 8 Plus

`com.lenovo.tab4_8plus`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

App that shows TAB4 8 Plus device specifications.

Open in App Manager

# Lenovo Weather

`com.lenovo.weather.theme.dreamlandPad`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Adds widget for lenovo weather app(com.tblenovo.lewea)

## References

1. https://beta.pithus.org/report/aff85db4566c53f4b0668f603aa99dfcae13dd165835cca4d6d0b59265145f18

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# Lenovo Weather

`com.tblenovo.lewea`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Lenovo weather application

## References

1. https://beta.pithus.org/report/96601b7ec8ced18bf3896946ab43edde94b14e09b95e7787ea941b25ca02164b

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# LenovoLauncher

`com.lenovo.launcher`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Make sure have installed another launcher before debloating this app

Lenovo’s default device launcher.

## References

1. https://beta.pithus.org/report/3cdd48fb6a9c94435fb1b46b41a19c553b96ae889aaa2d7285f28cd64d12363e

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# LenovoLauncherProvider

`com.lenovo.launcher.provider`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Related to lenovo launcher(com.lenovo.launcher)?

Exactly not sure what it does.

## References

1. https://beta.pithus.org/report/c94afd8d85adb4c139ca6e78cd0fe643ebe0d0046480f2b12235e698eeccaa51

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# License Provider

`com.lge.eulaprovider`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Needed by com.lge.eula.

Needed by LG HD Audio Recorder or it will force close (maybe used by some other stock app?)

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# Link to Windows

`com.microsoft.appmanager`

- Others
- Replace with alternative

Microsoft app for synchronising your phone with a Windows PC.

## References

1. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.microsoft.appmanager

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# Linkedin

`com.linkedin.android`

- Others
- Safe to delete

One of the largest social network apps for online jobs

## References

1. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.linkedin.android
2. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LinkedIn

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# Live Transcribe & Notification

`com.google.audio.hearing.visualization.accessibility.scribe`

- Google
- Safe to delete

Provides push notifications for critical sounds around you. This feature can be helpful for people with hearing loss. Works offline

## References

1. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.audio.hearing.visualization.accessibility.scribe
2. https://blog.google/products/android/new-sound-notifications-on-android/

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# Live Wallpaper Picker

`com.android.wallpaper.livepicker`

- AOSP
- Exercise caution

Removing it will break some weather applications (especially ones with widgets) and wallpaper applications like Muzei.

Enables you to pick a live wallpaper.

Open in App Manager

# LiveOne

`com.slacker.radio`

- Others
- Replace with alternative

Music and Live Events streaming app

## References

1. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.slacker.radio
2. https://www.liveone.com/privacy

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# Llkagent

`com.verizon.llkagent`

- Carrier
- Safe to delete

Used for Verizon store demo mode.

Open in App Manager

# Locale Overlay Manager

`com.samsung.android.localeoverlaymanager`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Has overlays about FOTA updates, Cleaning up files, checking setup complete

Open in App Manager

# LocationEM2

`com.mediatek.lbs.em2.ui`

- Others
- Safe to delete

Another GPS status/testing app. Removing it doesn’t stop GPS from working.

Open in App Manager

# LocationServices

`com.qualcomm.location`

- Others
- Safe to delete

Runs in the background as part of the system. Runs even if disabled, so probably pointless to disable.

Periodically sends a unique software ID, location (lat, long, alt, and their uncertainty), nearby cellular towers and Wi-Fi hotspots and their signal strength to Qualcomm servers.

## References

1. https://www.qualcomm.com/site/privacy/services

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# Lock Screen Magazine

`com.heytap.pictorial`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

It provides high-quality wallpapers and allows users to customize their lock screens. Every time you wake your screen, the wallpaper automatically changes.

## References

1. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.heytap.pictorial

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# LockAssistant

`com.unisoc.phone`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Runs before the user unlocks the device (direct-boot aware). Reads IMEI, SMS, call log, uses gps/wifi. Unisoc is a CPU manufacturer. Related to package `com.android.unisoc.telephony.server`.

Open in App Manager

# Lookout

`com.lookout`

- Others
- Safe to delete

Mobile Security & Antivirus by Lookout

## References

1. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.lookout

Open in App Manager

# MDMConfig

`com.mediatek.mdmconfig`

- Others
- Safe to delete

Mobile Device Management (MDM) allows company’s IT department to reach inside your phone in the background, allowing them to ensure your device is secure, know where it is, and remotely erase your data if the phone is stolen.

It’s a way to ensure employees stay productive and do not breach corporate policies

You should NEVER have a MDM tool on your personal phone. Never.

This package probably isn’t a MDM tool on its own but you definitively don’t need it on your phone.

Can someone share the apk?

## References

1. https://blog.cdemi.io/never-accept-an-mdm-policy-on-your-personal-phone/

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# MDMLSample

`com.mediatek.mdmlsample`

- Others
- Safe to delete

It looks like debugging app.

But I found some words SUBSCRIBE_TRAP, OTA, VoLTE

Other data is a lot of debugging code so it’s not needed.

Open in App Manager

# MIUI Backup

`com.miui.backup`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Local Backup/Restore feature (Settings > Additional Settings > Local backups)

It seems this app can communicate with Mi Drop

This app has 73 permissions and can obviously do everything it wants.

Open in App Manager

# MIUI Notes

`com.miui.notes`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

MIUI’s note-taking app.

Open in App Manager

# MIUI SDK

`com.miui.core`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Removing this package causes the Settings app to crash when searching in Settings. May also cause bootloops in MIUI < 13.0.6

It is obiously needed for MIUI to work correctly. FYI, it manages the MIUI Analytics service (`tracking.miui.com`), autoinstall MIUI apps updates (?). Related to GetApps ‘com.xiaomi.market’ China Mi App Store), DropboxManager where is temp clean code, a lot of logs. Found things related to Quick Apps ‘com.miui.hybrid’, DataUpdateManager (related to micloud?). Telocation update, app looks like tracking everything. Can be disabled and uninstalled with MIUI 13.0.6, MIUI 14

NOTE: uninstalling this package causes the Settings app to crash when searching in Settings, so better disable this app instead.

If you want to test, disable this app and open an issue if anything isn’t working. Another weird thing is normal user can disable this app using hidden Settings to manage app by in Google Play.

No effects after disable, but not sure if its required for Miui updates or gestures.

## References

1. https://github.com/0x192/universal-android-debloater/issues/632

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# MIUI+ Beta

`com.xiaomi.mirror`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Transfer files, sync copy text to PC without USB.

## References

1. https://plus.miui.com

Open in App Manager

# MTK Thermal Manager

`com.mediatek.thermalmanager`

- Others
- Safe to delete

Hidden testing or logging app.

Open in App Manager

# MTKLogger

`com.mediatek.mtklogger`

- Others
- Safe to delete

Logs debug data. Has a lot of permissions and run in background all the time.

Don’t keep useless apps: reduce the attack surface

Vulnerability found in this app in 2016

## References

1. https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2016-10135

Open in App Manager

# Ma Livebox

`com.orange.mylivebox.fr`

- Carrier
- Safe to delete

Lets you manage your Livebox from your phone.

## References

1. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.orange.mylivebox.fr

Open in App Manager

# Magic Smoke Wallpapers

`com.android.magicsmoke`

- AOSP
- Safe to delete

Bulit-in Live wallpaper.

Open in App Manager

# Mail Orange

`com.orange.mail.fr`

- Carrier
- Replace with alternative

Managing your emails from the Mail Orange application. All your personal data is hosted in France and governed by French law.

## References

1. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.orange.mail.fr

Open in App Manager

# Market Feedback Agent

`com.google.android.feedback`

- Google
- Safe to delete

This is the package that sends crash-report feedback to the Play Store? The crash pop-up still happens with this disabled.

Doesn’t seem to run on its own.

Has permission to access system logs and package usage stats. Only connects to 4 Google domains. App developers likely have to go through the Play Store to access any sent data.

## References

1. https://beta.pithus.org/report/7041823ff880c207ed2ddacdc92e5ed803b1eb105e4483696d2152bea44903aa

Open in App Manager

# Markup

`com.google.android.markup`

- Google
- Safe to delete

Google Markup app made for modifying pictures, shipped by default on every Pie+ device.

Open in App Manager

# Measure

`com.google.tango.measure`

- Google
- Safe to delete

(Discontinued) Turn your phone into a tape measure.

Open in App Manager

# Media

`com.google.android.providers.media.module`

- AOSP
- Unsafe

Breaks file browsers and other forms of file access.

Provider of media files (images, videos and such).

Content providers encapsulate data, providing centralized management of data shared between apps.

## References

1. https://developer.android.com/guide/topics/providers/content-providers.html

Open in App Manager

# Media Storage

`com.android.providers.media`

- AOSP
- Unsafe

Breaks features related to media storage (images, videos, music, etc.) if disabled

Provider of media files (images, videos and such).

Scans the device for media files and allows permitted apps access to them.

Content providers encapsulate data, providing centralized management of data shared between apps.

## References

1. https://developer.android.com/guide/topics/providers/content-providers.html

Open in App Manager

# Media and devices

`com.samsung.android.mdx.quickboard`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Removing this package does not prevent you to connect your phones to smart devices, but oddly enough causes the brightness slider in the notification panel to not be displayed in landscape orientation (it's still shown in portrait) on some devices.

Kind of a hub for managing the media played on smart devices (e.g play music to 2 Bluetooth devices simultaneously with Dual audio).

Has a lot of permissions and asks for ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION, QUERY_ALL_PACKAGES.

## References

1. https://www.samsung.com/latin_en/support/mobile-devices/media-and-device-feature/

Open in App Manager

# Mediatek Network Location Provider

`com.mediatek.nlpservice`

- Others
- Exercise caution

Provides periodic reports on the geographical location of the device. Each provider has a set of criteria under which it may be used. For example, some providers require GPS hardware and visibility to a number of satellites, while others require the use of the cellular radio, or access to a specific carrier’s network, or to the internet.

I don’t understand why this is needed; there already is one in ‘com.google.android.gms’

I wonder if NLP can be replaced by https://github.com/microg/UnifiedNlp

I suggest testing if you get a better signal/battery performance with Mediatek NLP on or off.

Open in App Manager

# MeeTime Service

`com.huawei.hwvoipservice`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Voice over IP service for Huawei MeeTime (com.huawei.meetime). Only works with EMUI 9.1+ Huawei phones.

Huawei claims they use E2EE but this wasn’t verified and there is no whitepaper, so don’t trust them.

They also collect metadata.

## References

1. https://consumer.huawei.com/en/support/content/en-us00956296/

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# Messagerie vocale visuelle

`com.orange.vvm`

- Carrier
- Safe to delete

Lets you manage your voicemail with an app.

## References

1. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.orange.vvm

Open in App Manager

# Messagerie vocale visuelle

`fr.bouyguestelecom.vvmandroid`

- Carrier
- Safe to delete

Voicemail application for Bouygues Telecom. This app may inject ads into your gallery

Open in App Manager

# Messages

`com.android.mms`

- AOSP
- Replace with alternative

The AOSP SMS app.

Occasionally runs in the background.

Some OEMs (like Huawei, Xiaomi, Vivo, Oppo) use the same package name for their app.

Open in App Manager

# Messages

`com.google.android.apps.messaging`

- Google
- Replace with alternative

Once disabled/uninstalled, even if reinstalled, a factory reset may be required to re-obtain full functionality.

RCS client from Google, also supports SMS/MMS. Runs in the background.

Could be a global dependency for SMS, MMS, RCS, OTP, and other services/verifications.

GSMA has recently standardized E2EE, but currently, there is not alternative available for Android.

## References

1. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging

Open in App Manager

# Messaging

`com.sonyericsson.android.conversations`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Sony’s default messages (SMS) app

Open in App Manager

# Messaging Plus

`msgplus.jibe.sca.vpl`

- Others
- Safe to delete

Messings using the RCS protocol

Related to Google Jibe (https://jibe.google.com/)

## References

1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rich_Communication_Services

Open in App Manager

# Messenger

`com.facebook.orca`

- Others
- Safe to delete

Facebook Messenger

## References

1. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.facebook.orca

Open in App Manager

# Mi AI

`com.miui.voiceassist`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Chinese voice assist.

Open in App Manager

# Mi AI Engine

`com.xiaomi.aicr`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Another app to Mi AI from MIUI China.

## References

1. https://hyperosupdates.com/apps/com.xiaomi.aicr/

Open in App Manager

# Mi Browser

`com.android.browser`

- AOSP
- Replace with alternative

Mi Browser and browser for the LDPlayer emulator. It is a privacy nightmare and should be replaced.

## References

1. https://www.xda-developers.com/xiaomi-mi-web-browser-pro-mint-collecting-browsing-data-incognito-mode/

Open in App Manager

# Mi Cleaner

`com.miui.cleanmaster`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Shady Xiaomi cleaner app developed by Cheetah mobile which has previously been caught in ad fraud and user data theft in 2018. The app has been banned from the PlayStore and then reintroduced under the package name ‘com.miui.cleaner’.

## References

1. https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/banned-security-app-clean-master-by-cheetah-mobile-collected-user-private-data-report-2189633

Open in App Manager

# Mi Cloud

`com.miui.cloudservice`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Dependency for synchronizing data with Xiaomi Cloud, including photos, contacts, messages, etc.

This feature is essential for Xiaomi phone users in China, as Xiaomi Cloud is their primary cloud storage service.

Open in App Manager

# Mi Credit

`com.micredit.in`

- Others
- Safe to delete

App providing loans to MIUI users from India and China

## References

1. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.micredit.in.gp
2. https://web.archive.org/web/20221207193942/https://onsitego.com/blog/xiaomi-quietly-discontinues-mi-credit-mi-pay-india/

Open in App Manager

# Mi Ditto

`com.miui.accessibility`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Accesibility feature. Dictation (TTS) and speech output,

making mobile devices more convenient for people who have difficulties using conventionally designed smartphones.

Open in App Manager

# Mi Doc Viewer

`cn.wps.xiaomi.abroad.lite`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Allows users to view various types of documents on their Android devices like documents (*.doc/docx, *.ppt/pptx, *.xls/xlsx, *.pdf, *.wps, and *.txt) and it’s powered by WPS Office

FYI: WPS is a Chinese closed-source software. It’s as bad as Microsoft Office (privacy-wise)

Open in App Manager

# Mi Find Device

`com.xiaomi.finddevice`

- OEM
- Unsafe

Depending on MIUI version, removing the app may cause bootloops.

Find My Device feature (in the Settings)

Enables you to locate your lost phone and erase your data remotely.

Your phone needs to be connected to internet (Wifi/mobile data) for this feature to work.

## References

1. https://github.com/0x192/universal-android-debloater/issues/641

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# Mi Fitness

`com.mi.health`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Formerly, Heart Rate and Mi Health, is a health monitor app that can be synchronized in the cloud.

Open in App Manager

# Mi Game Service

`com.xiaomi.migameservice`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Chinese app made to test game service things.

Open in App Manager

# Mi Music

`com.miui.player`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Mi Music player

## References

1. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.miui.player

Open in App Manager

# Mi Orange

`com.orange.miorange`

- Carrier
- Safe to delete

Lets you access to your Orange account and services

## References

1. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.orange.miorange

Open in App Manager

# Mi Pay

`com.mipay.wallet.in`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Contactless NFC-based mobile payment system that supports credit, debit and public transportation cards in China.

https://www.mi-pay.com/

#

.in = Mi Pay for India

.id = My Pay for Indonesia

## References

1. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mipay.in.wallet

Open in App Manager

# Mi Remote

`com.duokan.phone.remotecontroller`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Control your electric appliances with your phone using Mi Remote.

## References

1. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.duokan.phone.remotecontroller

Open in App Manager

# Mi Secure Keyboard

`com.miui.securityinputmethod`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

A useless keyboard used to secure your password when logging in.

Open in App Manager

# Mi Store System Components

`com.xiaomi.ab`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Formerly, mab.

Something about login, paying in Mi Store China.

Open in App Manager

# Mi Video

`com.miui.video`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Mi Video with a different package name.

Has a lot of ads, tracking.

Open in App Manager

# Mi Video

`com.miui.videoplayer`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Has a lot of ads, tracking.

## References

1. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.miui.videoplayer

Open in App Manager

# MiCloudSync

`com.miui.micloudsync`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Dependency for synchronizing data with Xiaomi Cloud, including photos, contacts, messages, etc.

This feature is essential for Xiaomi phone users in China, as Xiaomi Cloud is their primary cloud storage service.

Open in App Manager

# MiWebView

`com.mi.webkit.core`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Make sure to have another Webview before uninstalling it or some apps may not work properly and crash.

Discontinued. Xiaomi alternative to Google WebView

It is a system component for the Android operating system that allows Android apps to display content from the web directly inside an application. It’s based on Chrome.

Open in App Manager

# Microsoft 365 (Office)

`com.microsoft.office.officehubrow`

- Others
- Replace with alternative

Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF scanner/editor, Cloud services…all in one app

## References

1. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.microsoft.office.officehubrow

Open in App Manager

# Microsoft Excel

`com.microsoft.office.excel`

- Others
- Replace with alternative

Spreadsheets, business collaboration, charts and data analysis tool from Microsoft

## References

1. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.microsoft.office.excel

Open in App Manager

# Microsoft Office Mobile

`com.microsoft.office.officehub`

- Others
- Replace with alternative

Includes the complete Word, PowerPoint, and Excel apps to offer a convenient office experience on the go.

Open in App Manager

# Microsoft OneDrive

`com.microsoft.skydrive`

- Others
- Replace with alternative

Cloud storage app from Microsoft

## References

1. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.microsoft.skydrive

Open in App Manager

# Microsoft OneNote

`com.microsoft.office.onenote`

- Others
- Replace with alternative

Note taking app from Microsoft.

This app has a lot of permissions. For example it has access to phone state, including the phone number of the device, current cellular network information, the status of any ongoing calls…

## References

1. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.microsoft.office.onenote

Open in App Manager

# Microsoft Outlook

`com.microsoft.office.outlook`

- Others
- Replace with alternative

Microsoft email application

## References

1. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.microsoft.office.outlook

Open in App Manager

# Microsoft PowerPoint

`com.microsoft.office.powerpoint`

- Others
- Replace with alternative

Microsoft presentation and slides app

## References

1. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.microsoft.office.outlook

Open in App Manager

# Microsoft Translator

`com.microsoft.translator`

- Others
- Replace with alternative

Translate text, voice, conversations, camera photos and screenshots etc with microsoft translator

## References

1. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.microsoft.translator

Open in App Manager

# Microsoft Word

`com.microsoft.office.word`

- Others
- Replace with alternative

Create, edit, share microsoft Word documents much like you do on your PC

## References

1. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.microsoft.office.word

Open in App Manager

# Mobile Device Information Provider

`com.amazon.appmanager`

- Others
- Safe to delete

Maybe related to Kindle

## References

1. https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/are-these-phones-preloaded-with-amazon-spyware.4260299/
2. https://www.reddit.com/r/AndroidQuestions/comments/89qy76/what_is_mobile_device_information_provider_app/

Open in App Manager

# Mobile ID

`com.sprint.w.installer`

- Carrier
- Safe to delete

Formerly, Sprint ID.

Provides mobile ID Packs featuring apps, ringers, wallpapers, widgets and more.

Can (and do) force install apps you disabled.

Open in App Manager

# Mobile Installer (ソフトバンク)

`com.sprint.ce.updater`

- Carrier
- Safe to delete

Used by Sprint to (force) install/update Sprint apps.

## References

1. https://community.sprint.com/t5/Samsung/How-to-stop-quot-Mobile-Installer-quot-from-pushing-apps-to/td-p/1036387

Open in App Manager

# Mobile Services

`com.dti.tracfone`

- Carrier
- Safe to delete

Installs sponsored apps automatically on Tracfone and affiliated carriers (Straight Talk, Total Wireless, etc)

Open in App Manager

# Mobile Services

`com.dti.lenovo.tablet`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Silently installs unwanted packages without user permission.

## References

1. https://www.andrewnile.co.uk/blog/lenovo-mobile-services/
2. https://beta.pithus.org/report/4ebcc8b5a13851054d85153b0d4086e4b2b5adaee66eaea5843078c6134e9dd7

Open in App Manager

# Mobile Services Manager

`com.LogiaGroup.LogiaDeck`

- Carrier
- Safe to delete

Seems to be a spyware

## References

1. https://www.reddit.com/r/lgv20/comments/6u0wnf/what_is_mobile_services_manager_did_i_catch_a/

Open in App Manager

# Mobile Services Manager

`com.dti.att`

- Carrier
- Safe to delete

Formerly known as AT&T App Select.

I guess it lets you choose AT&T apps to install.

It has a LOT of permissions.

## References

1. https://knowledge.protektoid.com/apps/com.dti.att/7a36d4f5f00bae044566221400719c75ea2f4f33bc2578a7f8210f36d718a8d6

Open in App Manager

# MobileWips

`com.samsung.android.server.wifi.mobilewips`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Detects suspicious activities on Wi-Fi.

Open in App Manager

# Modem Debug Settings

`com.motorola.android.settings.modemdebug`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Provide modem debug settings menu ?

No longer in Android 10 image

Open in App Manager

# Modem Service

`com.motorola.bach.modemstats`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

It will adversely influence the data usage and connectivity if disabled.

Statistics and events logs from the modem activity.

Responsible for opening the network services on your Verizon phone.

## References

1. https://internet-access-guide.com/what-is-motorola-modem-service/

Open in App Manager

# Modem log

`com.longcheertel.modemlog`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Hidden app that includes TcardLog, modem log, Tcpdump.

Open in App Manager

# Module Metadata

`com.android.modulemetadata`

- AOSP
- Unsafe

Breaks some Android core functionalities if disabled.

It’s used to manage and store metadata about installed modules, and is accessed by the system server.

Open in App Manager

# Mon Réseau

`com.orange.wifiorange`

- Carrier
- Safe to delete

Lets you measure your speed connection and find better Orange wifi hotspots.

Informs you also about near network incidents.

Open in App Manager

# Motion photo viewer

`com.samsung.android.motionphoto.viewer`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Can only watch videos on it, also found diagmonagent logs.

Open in App Manager

# Moto AI Services

`com.motorola.aiservices`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Service to supply artificial intelligence models to Motorola apps. Not sure where the AI services are integrated.

## References

1. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.motorola.aiservices
2. https://beta.pithus.org/report/effeb339cfeb3d8fcbf2023b6ccdec77e012d9417ee0579cf998bcb090741362

Open in App Manager

# Moto Actions & Gestures

`com.motorola.actions`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Allows you to perform specific gestures to perform certain tasks. Frontend to change settings provided by “com.motorola.moto”.

## References

1. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.motorola.actions
2. https://beta.pithus.org/report/5c26c2865ec9692efba4377598f8130c25f66706901144f49438230a11590f01

Open in App Manager

# Moto App Launcher

`com.motorola.launcher3`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Uninstalling this breaks the Recents screen in across launchers

A default home screen app, provides a layout and display for app icons and listing.

WARNING: Do not remove this package if you did not switch to a 3rd-pary launcher.

Keep in mind that removing this package will break the `recent apps` button (even from another launcher).

Open in App Manager

# Moto Discovery

`com.motorola.discovery`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Not sure what it does

Open in App Manager

# Moto Display

`com.motorola.motodisplay`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Displays notifications with the screen off (like the Always On Display feature from other OEMs)

## References

1. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.motorola.motodisplay
2. https://support.motorola.com/uk/en/solution/ms108519

Open in App Manager

# Moto Email

`com.motorola.email`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Auto add CSP (Service Provider code) prefix to your phone when you’re abroad.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_country_calling_codes

This seems to not work correctly and it’s generally not a good idea to call home (via GSM) when you’re abroad.

It’s better and cheaper to use chat apps like Signal/Wire

## References

1. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.motorola.email

Open in App Manager

# Moto Face Unlock

`com.motorola.faceunlock`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Unlock your device by simply looking at the display.

## References

1. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.motorola.faceunlock
2. https://www.ubergizmo.com/2017/03/galaxy-s8-facial-unlock-photograph/
3. https://www.kaspersky.com/blog/face-unlock-insecurity/21618/
4. https://www.freecodecamp.org/news/why-you-should-never-unlock-your-phone-with-your-face-79c07772a28/

Open in App Manager

# Moto Gametime

`com.motorola.gamemode`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Allows the user to block calls, quick screenshots, float social apps, etc when playing a game.

## References

1. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.motorola.gamemode

Open in App Manager

# Moto Intelligence

`com.motorola.motointelligence`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Not sure what it does

Open in App Manager

# Moto Photo Editor

`com.motorola.photoeditor`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

On Motorola phones that feature Cutout mode, you can replace the background of your photos and resize & move selected portions.

## References

1. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.motorola.photoeditor

Open in App Manager

# Moto Thinkshield-MM

`com.motorola.enterprise.service`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Provides various security to Moto devices. More info needed.

## References

1. https://www.motorola.com/business/thinkshield/
2. https://beta.pithus.org/report/db140841cffe28643367bd1d595c885a02852d06136086b0ffc41aab79db5ff0

Open in App Manager

# Moto Widget

`com.motorola.timeweatherwidget`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Provides time/weather widget on the home screen.

Open in App Manager

# Moto feedback

`com.motorola.help`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Lets you rate your device and share feedback with Motorola.

## References

1. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.motorola.help

Open in App Manager

# MotoSignatureApp

`com.motorola.motosignature.app`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

This app has permissions descriptions, lab, game mode launch permissions, audio monitor descriptions.

So it’s permissions to system apps?

Google search shows that it’s on some lists that recommend removing this app.

Open in App Manager

# Motorola Face Unlock Agent

`com.motorola.faceunlocktrustagent`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Trust agent is a service that notifies the system about whether it believes the environment of the device is trusted.

The meaning of ‘trusted’ is up to the trust agent to define.

The system lockscreen listens for trust events, it can change its behaviour based on the trust state of the current user (e.g detection of a trusted face)

## References

1. https://nelenkov.blogspot.com/2014/12/dissecting-lollipops-smart-lock.html

Open in App Manager

# Motorola Message Service

`com.motorola.appdirectedsmsproxy`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

An Application directed SMS (or rather a Port directed SMS) is an SMS directed to a specific port.

Apps need to listen to this port to get the SMS message.

I don’t know if this package allows port directed SMS or if it just provide a proxy feature.

Open in App Manager

# Motorola Notifications

`com.motorola.ccc.notification`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

If you opt-in, it sends periodic product-related information, including notifications on software updates, tips & tricks, survey and information about new Motorola products and services.

## References

1. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.motorola.ccc.notification

Open in App Manager

# Motorola Services Main

`com.motorola.ccc.mainplm`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

plm = Product Lifecycle Management ? No noticeable consequences after removal

Open in App Manager

# Motorola Slpc System

`com.motorola.slpc_sys`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Would be weird if it’s not related to Motorola Modality Services (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.motorola.slpc)

Helps your Motorola phone respond more intelligently to motion, phone orientation (e.g. face up/down) and stowed state (e.g in/out-of-pocket).

Has a noticeable impact on battery?

FYI : It uses location services.

## References

1. https://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-x-2014/help/location-modality-services-battery-t2982752

Open in App Manager

# Motorola software update

`com.motorola.ccc.ota`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Breaks OTA updates

Provide OTA system updates.

OTA (Over-The-Air) updates allow manufacturers to remotely install new software updates, features and services.

Open in App Manager

# Movie Studio

`com.google.android.videoeditor`

- Google
- Replace with alternative

(Discontinued) Google Movie Studio

Open in App Manager

# Mtk Nlp

`com.mediatek.location.mtknlp`

- Others
- Exercise caution

Network Location Provider? This app has location permissions and no code.

Open in App Manager

# Multi-Window

`com.huawei.hwdockbar`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Probably fine to remove if you’re not using Huawei Multi-Window features.

Open in App Manager

# Music

`com.heytap.music`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Default Oppo Music App with insecure WebView Implementation (execution of user controlled code in WebView is an important security hole).

Has also weird permissions (QUERY_ALL_PACKAGES and BLUETOOTH ?).

## References

1. https://beta.pithus.org/report/befa0ec0616c553632379f069453b0ca74ee29fd1428b9fce19c1657e6f97d8b

Open in App Manager

# Music

`com.oppo.music`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Oppo Music app

## References

1. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.oppo.music

Open in App Manager

# Music

`com.tct.music`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Stock Music app

Open in App Manager

# Music Visualization Wallpapers

`com.android.musicvis`

- AOSP
- Safe to delete

Built-in live wallpaper

Open in App Manager

# MusicFX

`com.android.musicfx`

- AOSP
- Replace with alternative

Audio EQ (equalizer). Some 3rd-party music apps can use it to provide you EQ features.

Open in App Manager

# My Center

`com.huawei.mycenter`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Huawei Member Center

Gives reward offers and news to Huawei users. Very intrusive app: 68 permissions inclusing CAMERA, ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION, REQUEST_INSTALL_PACKAGES. Can run in the background and just after boot even if you haven’t unlock your phone yet. Phones home.

## References

1. https://beta.pithus.org/report/3af49c621aefeef0dca86a4f79b5f007d73698fa979d3ba1ac7d6f1ccaea9cdf

Open in App Manager

# My Consumer Cellular

`cci.usage`

- Others
- Safe to delete

AKA My CC. Lets you manage your Consumer Cellular account, track your usage, pay your bill.

Consumer Cellular is an American postpaid mobile virtual network operator

## References

1. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=cci.usage
2. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Consumer_Cellular

Open in App Manager

# My EE

`uk.co.ee.myee`

- Carrier
- Safe to delete

Lets you control your EE pay monthly, pay as you go and WiFi devices. Check your data, bills, packs and more, and keep an eye on your spending.

Contains unnecessary analytics and most of the things the app does can be done by texting 150 from your mobile.

## References

1. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=uk.co.ee.myee
2. https://ee.co.uk/help/help-new/billing-usage-and-top-up/call-text-and-data-charges/how-can-i-get-help-by-texting-150-on-pay-as-you-go-or-flex
3. https://reports.exodus-privacy.eu.org/fr/reports/uk.co.ee.myee/latest/
4. https://beta.pithus.org/report/6e8de7e02aba34c4f02dc966b39002f60b0852f55da923cdccc4ba4c09ed4a4a

Open in App Manager

# My Files

`com.coloros.filemanager`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

OPPO’s official file management app

Open in App Manager

# My Galaxy

`com.mygalaxy`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Entertainment hub and life-services application.

Lets you access videos, music and gaming and gives quick access to services such as cabs, movies, recharge, bill payment, food ordering, travel, hyper local deals and Samsung Care, among others.

## References

1. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mygalaxy

Open in App Manager

# My InfoZone™ Widget:Big Screen

`com.vzw.hss.widgets.infozone.large`

- Carrier
- Safe to delete

Gives weekly tips, access to device info and account information.

## References

1. https://www.droid-life.com/2013/02/12/verizon-introduces-my-infozone-widget-allows-easy-access-to-tips-device-info-and-account-information/

Open in App Manager

# My Profile

`com.samsung.android.unifiedprofile`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Related to Samsung Members?

Open in App Manager

# My Sprint

`com.sprint.care`

- Carrier
- Safe to delete

Lets you manage your Sprint Account and pay your bill.

## References

1. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sprint.care

Open in App Manager

# My TELUS

`com.telus.myaccount`

- Carrier
- Safe to delete

It’s used for managing your telus account.

Safe to remove if you don’t use it

Open in App Manager

# My Verizon

`com.vzw.hss.myverizon`

- Carrier
- Safe to delete

Lets you manage your Verizon account.

## References

1. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.vzw.hss.myverizon

Open in App Manager

# My Verizon Services

`com.verizon.mips.services`

- Carrier
- Safe to delete

Related to My Verizon app. Required for hotspot.

Open in App Manager

# MySosh France

`com.orange.mysosh`

- Carrier
- Safe to delete

Lets you access to your Sosh account

## References

1. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.orange.mysosh

Open in App Manager

# NFL

`com.gotv.nflgamecenter.us.lite`

- Others
- Safe to delete

NFL related latest news, highlights, stats & more

## References

1. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.gotv.nflgamecenter.us.lite

Open in App Manager

# Napster

`com.rhapsody`

- Others
- Replace with alternative

Napster music streaming app

## References

1. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.rhapsody
2. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Napster
3. http://napster.com/privacy

Open in App Manager

# Napster Music

`com.rhapsody.vpl`

- Others
- Replace with alternative

Napster music streaming app

## References

1. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.rhapsody
2. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Napster
3. http://napster.com/privacy

Open in App Manager

# NativeDropBoxAgent

`com.motorola.android.nativedropboxagent`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

It is not related to Cloud Dropbox company but to Android logging. It is used during development.

## References

1. https://stackoverflow.com/questions/4434192/dropboxmanager-use-cases
2. https://beta.pithus.org/report/b7376e9ca607e856c9b39eb93e5aa420dab7f32424b61c5325f55faa03d2a97f

Open in App Manager

# Navigation for Google Maps Go

`com.google.android.apps.navlite`

- Google
- Replace with alternative

Provides GPS turn-by-turn voice guided navigation and is optimized for performance on low-memory phones.

## References

1. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.navlite

Open in App Manager

# Nearby Charging Stations

`com.oneplus.chargingpilar`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Geolocates the phone to find OnePlus charging stations nearby. Connects to ‘gateway.oneplus.net’.

## References

1. https://beta.pithus.org/report/8c157eeec2931d3d1140aa8c452d7afa570e04c9d51e6cd5987dbb3ec43df4f9

Open in App Manager

# Nearby Service/SmartView

`com.samsung.android.allshare.service.mediashare`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Formerly, Samsung AllShare service.

Used to stream content from your phone to a Samsung smart TV.

On devices where the display-name is ‘Nearby Service’, ‘Smart View’ will continue to work properly (it doesn’t depend on Nearby Service).

## References

1. https://www.samsung.com/us/apps/smart-view-2/

Open in App Manager

# Nearby device scanning

`com.samsung.android.easysetup`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Previously, Samsung Connect Easy Setup, Samsung SmartThings.

Requires “com.samsung.android.beaconmanager” to be useful.

Open in App Manager

# Netflix

`com.netflix.mediaclient`

- Others
- Replace with alternative

Popular TV shows and movies streaming application

## References

1. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.netflix.mediaclient

Open in App Manager

# Network operators

`com.qualcomm.qti.networksetting`

- Others
- Exercise caution

A hidden settings menu that lets you select network modes like GSM only, WCDMA only, LTE only etc, toggle VoLTE On/Off…

Open in App Manager

# NetworkStack

`com.android.networkstack.inprocess`

- AOSP
- Unsafe

Related to the Network Stack module, which is an updatable Mainline module that ensures Android can adapt to evolving network standards and allows for interoperability with new implementations

## References

1. https://source.android.com/docs/core/ota/modular-system/networking

Open in App Manager

# NetworkStackOverlay

`com.samsung.android.networkstack`

- OEM
- Unsafe

I guess it’s needed for wifi and it can be important app

Open in App Manager

# NewsBreak

`com.particlenews.newsbreak`

- Others
- Replace with alternative

News provided by NewsBreak (https://www.newsbreak.com/)

## References

1. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.particlenews.newsbreak
2. https://reports.exodus-privacy.eu.org/en/reports/com.particlenews.newsbreak/latest/

Open in App Manager

# Newspoint

`com.til.timesnews`

- Others
- Replace with alternative

India specific news app

## References

1. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.til.timesnews
2. http://www.newspointapp.com/policy.cms

Open in App Manager

# NextRadio

`com.nextradioapp.nextradio`

- Others
- Replace with alternative

Adware FM radio

3rd-party app which lets you experience live and local FM radio on your smartphone.

## References

1. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.nextradioapp.nextradio

Open in App Manager

# Nfc Service

`com.android.nfc`

- AOSP
- Exercise caution

Runs in the background as part of the System.

I assume NFC breaks when disabled.

Will probably run even if disabled, like most system packages. So disabling/uninstalling is probably pointless.

Open in App Manager

# NotePad

`com.example.android.notepad`

- AOSP
- Replace with alternative

(Bad) notepad app.

Open in App Manager

# Notifications

`com.miui.notification`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

notification settings in the settings menu will be broken without this package. The app is mandatory to enable notifications of apps that have been disabled before.

Notifications are working without this app.

It is possible to access the app notification settings by long pressing on the notification without the app.

It embeds a tracking statistics service

(usage tracking : `id`,`pkgName`,`latestSentTime`,`sentCount`,`avgSentDaily`,`avgSentWeekly)

Open in App Manager

# Number Origin

`com.coloros.phonenoareainquire`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

More info needed.

Open in App Manager

# OBDM_Permissions

`com.verizon.obdm_permissions`

- Carrier
- Safe to delete

Has a LOT of permissions!

It is used to hold shares and securities in dematerialised/electronic format.

Seems weird that Verizon provides this so it’s likely not this.

Open in App Manager

# OCZ_ClientDownloader

`com.lenovo.ocpl`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Not sure what it does.

## References

1. https://forums.lenovo.com/t5/Lenovo-Android-based-Tablets-and-Phablets/OCZ-ClientDownloader/m-p/5090852?page=1#5396079
2. https://beta.pithus.org/report/8a1884d7604d3c3ab7559d6dcffe88b77243e85bee38ff100f1331043b6d5e6f

Open in App Manager

# OCZ_DeployAgent

`com.lenovo.dagent`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Not sure what it does.

## References

1. https://beta.pithus.org/report/d5bd860fb7c42078618118213913ea6d58fec2a51904728f2f429840386d0c70

Open in App Manager

# OCZ_DeployServiceApp

`com.lenovo.dsa`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Dynamic System Analysis (DSA) collects and analyzes system information to aid in diagnosing system problems.

## References

1. https://support.lenovo.com/us/en/solutions/LNVO-DSA
2. https://beta.pithus.org/report/2e4a0b3fa9ea4fb56a7bd90d1d2c9eb4cd7fffe481943e0f6bfb8a23554cb921

Open in App Manager

# OCZ_ProvisionAgent

`com.lenovo.agent0`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Not sure what it does.

## References

1. https://beta.pithus.org/report/9ebdba931604f90815b8014cbba12b91521811ac49a292dab438006

Open in App Manager

# OK Google enrollment

`com.android.hotwordenrollment.okgoogle`

- Google
- Safe to delete

“OK Google” detection service that hears everything.

Open in App Manager

# OMA client provisioning

`com.motorola.android.provisioning`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

It is a protocol specified by the Open Mobile Alliance (OMA).

It is used by carrier to send “configuration SMS” which can setup network settings (such as APN).

In my case, it was automatic and I never needed configuration messages. I’m pretty sure that in France this package is useless.

Maybe it’s useful if carriers change their APN… but you still can change it manually, it’s not difficult.

Note : These special “confirguration SMS” can be abused.

## References

1. https://www.zdnet.fr/actualites/les-smartphones-samsung-huawei-lg-et-sony-vulnerables-a-des-attaques-par-provisioning-39890045.html
2. https://www.csoonline.com/article/3435729/sms-based-provisioning-messages-enable-advanced-phishing-on-android-phones.html

Open in App Manager

# OMADM

`com.sec.omadm`

- Carrier
- Exercise caution

Open Mobile Alliance Device Management. A protocol for management of mobile devices.

## References

1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/OMA_Device_Management

Open in App Manager

# OPAI

`com.oneplus.asti`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

App Prediction Service, SarahService, bindsarah

Its code is too difficult to understand, but it looks like AI training.

Open in App Manager

# OPConfig

`com.oneplus.config`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Occasionally runs in the background.

Guessing it might handle communication certificates and general network config for Oneplus apps.

Only has INTERNET and RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED permissions.

‘Tips & Support’ will be removed from settings.

Open in App Manager

# OPMmsLocation

`cn.oneplus.opmms`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Determines your location when sending SMS/MMS?

China-only? (“cn” is China’s country code)

Open in App Manager

# OPPO Clone Phone

`com.coloros.backuprestore`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Oppo backup/restore tool.

## References

1. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.coloros.backuprestore

Open in App Manager

# OPPO Cloud

`com.coloros.cloud`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Oppo cloud storage?

Open in App Manager

# ORoaming

`com.redteamobile.roaming`

- Others
- Safe to delete

Lets you buy RedTeaMobile data plan to access Internet in foreign country with a virtual SIM card

## References

1. https://support.oppo.com/uk/answer/?aid=neu9139
2. https://beta.pithus.org/report/d017d4f6623bf8e71456e6bffe551ef6f3ff3095c62cef3df6d968354898c097

Open in App Manager

# ORoaming

`com.redteamobile.roaming.deamon`

- Others
- Safe to delete

Redtea Roaming service deamon for com.redteamobile.roaming

Open in App Manager

# OTA Access Point Configuration

`com.android.otaprovisioningclient`

- AOSP
- Exercise caution

OTA (Over the air) is the method used by OEMs to push updates to your device.

An OTA access point is used to run system software updates over a special gateway. This package is most likely customized by your OEM.

Open in App Manager

# Office Mobile hub

`com.microsoft.office.officehubhl`

- Others
- Replace with alternative

Office Mobile hub (on Samsung Phone)

Includes the complete Word, PowerPoint, and Excel apps to offer a convenient office experience on the go.

Open in App Manager

# Omacp

`com.mediatek.omacp`

- Others
- Exercise caution

omacp = OMA Client Provisioning. A protocol specified by the Open Mobile Alliance (OMA).

Configuration messages parser. Used for provisioning APN settings to devices via SMS.

In my case, it was automatic and I never needed configuration messages.

Maybe it’s useful if carriers change their APN. But you can still change the config manually, it’s not difficult.

Dunno why Mediatek handles this kind of things. Safe to remove. At worst, you’ll need to manually config your APN.

OMACP can be abused.

## References

1. https://research.checkpoint.com/2019/advanced-sms-phishing-attacks-against-modern-android-based-smartphones/
2. https://www.zdnet.com/article/samsung-huawei-lg-and-sony-phones-vulnerable-to-rogue-provisioning-messages/

Open in App Manager

# OnePlus Account

`com.oneplus.account`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Enables Oneplus account login on device.

Probably handles authentication for Oneplus apps.

## References

1. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.oneplus.account

Open in App Manager

# OnePlus Bluetooth test mode

`com.oneplus.bttestmode`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Type ##232339## in the OnePlus dialer to access this hidden test menu.

Open in App Manager

# OnePlus Camera Service

`com.oneplus.camera.service`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

may cause a bootloop when using a custom ROM on Android 14 (in this case, Nameless AOSP). Does not affect users running OxygenOS.

Runs in the background on some phones.

Not sure what it does; camera functions fine without it. Could be related to photo backup?

Open in App Manager

# OnePlus Contacts

`com.oneplus.contacts`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

The default contacts app in OnePlus

Open in App Manager

# OnePlus File Manager

`com.oneplus.filemanager`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Stock OnePlus file manager app.

## References

1. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.oneplus.filemanager

Open in App Manager

# OnePlus Gallery

`com.oneplus.gallery`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Occasionally runs in the background. Some old versions of the app (like for Oneplus 3 on Android 9) don’t run in the background.

## References

1. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.oneplus.gallery

Open in App Manager

# OnePlus Games

`com.oneplus.gamespace`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Occasionally runs in the background as part of the system.

Allows you to launch your game library, check game stats(such as playtime), activate game overlay features, change performance settings to tweak game/battery performance during gaming.

This is the only way to access the recording buffer functionality (records the last X seconds into RAM and saves them when you tap save), so keep enabled if you need that or any of the other features.

## References

1. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.oneplus.gamespace

Open in App Manager

# OnePlus Messages

`com.oneplus.mms`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Make sure to install another SMS app to not lose that functionality

Only used on OnePlus 8 / 8 Pro according to the description.

## References

1. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.oneplus.mms

Open in App Manager

# OnePlus Notes

`com.oneplus.note`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

OnePlus Notes app

## References

1. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.oneplus.note

Open in App Manager

# OnePlus Share

`com.coloros.oshare`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Removing this app will break the functionality to share photos directly from ColorOS Photos app and break the 'share with' prompt after taking a screenshot.

Previously OPPO Share. File sharing app to transfer data from/to Oppo devices only. Seems to use weak crypto (AES ECB mode) and has weird permissions (such as `READ_CONTACTS`).

## References

1. https://beta.pithus.org/report/170f4a14be24a2e2135cd956a038aae9e2f78c845f3161b84c5545dbec03fad9

Open in App Manager

# OnePlus Widget

`net.oneplus.widget`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Lets you use OnePlus widgets on the home screen.

Open in App Manager

# OnePlus Zen Mode

`com.oneplus.brickmode`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Zen Mode helps you put down your phone and enjoy your life.

In Zen Mode you will only be able to take photos and answer calls.

## References

1. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.oneplus.brickmode

Open in App Manager

# OnePlusLogKit

`com.oem.oemlogkit`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Shady logging app that system apps can use to log WiFi traffic, Bluetooth traffic, NFC activity, GPS coordinates over time, power consumption, modem signal/data details, “lag issues,” and more.

## References

1. https://thehackernews.com/2017/11/oneplus-logkit-app.html
2. https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/second-oneplus-factory-app-discovered-this-one-dumps-photos-wifi-and-gps-logs/
3. https://web.archive.org/web/20210611122551/https://twitter.com/fs0c131y/status/930773795656396801

Open in App Manager

# Oneclean

`com.ape.oneclean`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Provides memory cleaner feature for Wiko mobile

Open in App Manager

# Opera Branding Provider

`com.opera.branding`

- Others
- Safe to delete

Don’t know what it really does.

Open in App Manager

# Opera Max

`com.opera.max.oem`

- Others
- Safe to delete

System-wide data-saving proxy that funnell all app data through Opera’s servers to compress images and videos (discontinued)

Open in App Manager

# Opera Max

`com.opera.max.preinstall`

- Others
- Safe to delete

System-wide data-saving proxy that funnell all app data through Opera’s servers to compress images and videos (discontinued)

Open in App Manager

# Opera Mini

`com.opera.mini.native`

- Others
- Replace with alternative

Tracks your online activities, which are linked to your unique ID.

It has built-in VPN for ‘free’, which Restore Privacy describe as a ‘data collection tool in disguise’.

## References

1. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.opera.mini.native
2. https://www.opera.com/privacy
3. https://restoreprivacy.com/vpn/reviews/opera-vpn/
4. https://privacytests.org/android.html

Open in App Manager

# Opera News Branding Provider

`com.opera.branding.news`

- Others
- Safe to delete

Don’t know what it really does.

Open in App Manager

# Opera Preinstall Data

`com.opera.preinstall`

- Others
- Safe to delete

Generates utm tracking stuff

Open in App Manager

# OplusLFEHer

`com.oplus.lfeh`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Seems to be related to the the logging suite.

Pithus analysis: https://beta.pithus.org/report/0542dbdbe10fd3a868ea497ec92670619670f574bbce37d949975dc109cd316f

Open in App Manager

# Orange Cineday

`fr.orange.cineday`

- Carrier
- Safe to delete

Useless app but Cineday is pretty nice.

Every Tuesday you can invite the person of your choice in movies (within the limit of available seats).

You can just use https://cineday.orange.fr/cineday/

Open in App Manager

# Orange Manual Selector

`com.orange.aura.oobe`

- Carrier
- Safe to delete

Makes unnecessary notifications

Open in App Manager

# Orange et moi France

`com.orange.orangeetmoi`

- Carrier
- Safe to delete

Orange customer space.

## References

1. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.orange.orangeetmoi

Open in App Manager

# OsuLogin

`com.android.hotspot2`

- AOSP
- Exercise caution

Provides wifi tethering i.e. lets you share your mobile device’s Internet connection with other devices.

## References

1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tethering

Open in App Manager

# OsuLogin

`com.android.hotspot2.osulogin`

- AOSP
- Exercise caution

The sole purpose of the app is to provision credentials from the Wi-Fi network to the device and allow them to connect to Wi-Fi Hotspot 2.0.

## References

1. https://hackanons.com/2021/07/osulogin-android-everything-you-need-to-know.html

Open in App Manager

# PacProcessor

`com.android.pacprocessor`

- AOSP
- Exercise caution

PAC (Proxy Auto-Config) is a file which defines how an app can automatically find the correct proxy server for fetching an URL.

Should be safe to remove if you don’t use Auto-proxy (with PAC file config).

## References

1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Proxy_auto-config

Open in App Manager

# Pandora

`com.pandora.android`

- Others
- Replace with alternative

Very intrusive music and podcasts app.

Exodus report: 17 permissions and 14 trackers

## References

1. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.pandora.android
2. https://reports.exodus-privacy.eu.org/reports/com.pandora.android/latest/

Open in App Manager

# ParkMobile

`net.sharewire.parkmobilev2`

- Others
- Safe to delete

Smarter way to park and reserve your spot ahead of time

## References

1. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.sharewire.parkmobilev2

Open in App Manager

# PartnerNetflixActivation

`com.netflix.partner.activation`

- Others
- Safe to delete

Apk file name: By_3rd_NetflixActivationOverSeas

Some form of activation of Netflix account, subscription or app? Might be what puts the Netflix app icon on the homescreen. Not sure.

Netflix app works without this.

Open in App Manager

# PayJoy Access

`com.payjoy.access`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Access is PayJoy’s firmware product which OEMs optionally use to enable automatic setup (“provisioning”) and device management to enable PayJoy’s Lock to work “out of the box” to minimize the number of steps for the user and store clerk to get started.

Open in App Manager

# Payment Protection

`com.coloros.securepay`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Payment system from Oppo allowing you to pay with your phone.

## References

1. https://beta.pithus.org/report/65246664d3795a5ac1b402d28456903e1b3bd76176de8298b3ea96c6c592ae9a

Open in App Manager

# PcoReceiver

`com.motorola.vzw.pco.extensions.pcoreceiver`

- Carrier
- Safe to delete

VZW Carrier sim(Verizon). It’s only for notifications.

You can remove that if you don’t use Verizon wireless or anything like that.

Open in App Manager

# Pebble

`com.android.theme.icon.pebble`

- AOSP
- Safe to delete

Android icons pack [Pebble]

Open in App Manager

# Peel Mi Remote

`com.duokan.phone.remotecontroller.peel.plugin`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Peel Mi Remote is a TV guide extension for Xiaomi Mi Remote by “Peel Smart Remote”.

## References

1. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.duokan.phone.remotecontroller.peel.plugin

Open in App Manager

# Peel Smart Remote (WatchON)

`tv.peel.samsung.app`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

It’s an application that turns your smart phone or tablet into a TV remote.

The app uses the IR Blaster of your device, so devices not equipped with that feature will not be able to use all of Peel Smart Remote’s functions.

## References

1. https://www.samsung.com/za/support/mobile-devices/what-is-the-peel-smart-remote-application/

Open in App Manager

# Peel Universal Smart TV Remote Control

`tv.peel.app`

- Others
- Safe to delete

Lets you remotely control devices like your TV, DVD or Blu-ray player (Discontinued)

Open in App Manager

# People Edge

`com.samsung.android.service.peoplestripe`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Gives you immediate access to your favorite contacts from the edge of your phone.

## References

1. https://www.samsung.com/global/galaxy/what-is/people-edge/
2. https://videotron.tmtx.ca/en/topic/samsung_galaxys9/using_people_edge.html

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# Perfdump

`com.qualcomm.qti.perfdump`

- Others
- Safe to delete

Performance dump (logging)

Enable a more accurate overview of the running services (and maybe how much power/RAM they take?)

Open in App Manager

# Performance

`com.motorola.appforecast`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Seems to be always running in background.Not sure what it does.

## References

1. https://beta.pithus.org/report/54ae099575a10e12e59064e2999373332b0b6d2eb76b56964697f87700db1dbb

Open in App Manager

# Performance Mode

`com.qualcomm.qti.performancemode`

- Others
- Safe to delete

Hidden Performance Mode activity not available for users.

It’s on Xiaomi, OnePlus.

Removal does not brick performance mode.

Open in App Manager

# Permanent process management

`com.coloros.appmanager`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

GameSpace's game assistant does not work after uninstalling this package.

Used to uninstall applications, but uninstalling apps works nonetheless, even after uninstalling this package.

Open in App Manager

# Personal Safety

`com.google.android.apps.safetyhub`

- Google
- Safe to delete

A Pixel app that helps you prepare and react in an emergency by quickly calling emergency services (e.g if your phone detects that you’ve been in a car crash, it can call for help automatically).

This app has obviously a lot of dangerous permissions due to its operation.

## References

1. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.safetyhub
2. https://beta.pithus.org/report/e207f7d0f59d9df268154b90fc10cd861d0483465e30bbac8f68a7b12340c67f

Open in App Manager

# Personalise

`com.motorola.personalize`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Helps you personalise your themes, icons, fonts, sounds etc…

Open in App Manager

# Petal Maps

`com.huawei.maps.app`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Huawei map and navigation app with HMS (Huawei Mobile Services) trackers.

## References

1. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.huawei.maps.app
2. https://beta.pithus.org/report/d15349e7a998306012462484f270f93794141113d6680fa8512931c270adf830

Open in App Manager

# Petal Search

`com.huawei.hwsearch`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Huawei search widget. Used for finding apps/apks on serveral online sources (introduced after Google Mobile Services Ban).

Open in App Manager

# Phase beam

`com.android.phasebeam`

- AOSP
- Safe to delete

Built-in live wallpaper

Open in App Manager

# Phone

`com.android.dialer`

- AOSP
- Replace with alternative

The AOSP Dialer/Phone app

Default phone app on some older phones (like Oneplus 3).

Open in App Manager

# Phone

`com.google.android.dialer`

- Google
- Replace with alternative

Formerly Google Dialer.

Default dialer on some phones.

Google Analytics are embedded in the app, assume everything is datamined.

## References

1. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.dialer
2. https://www.virustotal.com/gui/file/a978d90f27d5947dca33ed59b73bd8efbac67253f9ef7a343beb9197c8913d1a/details

Open in App Manager

# Phone

`com.android.incallui`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Xiaomi (and OnePlus) Phone dialer.

Fetches APN lists on some phones. Package name is highly misleading.

Open in App Manager

# Phone

`com.tct.dialer`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Stock Phone app

Open in App Manager

# Phone Manager

`com.coloros.phonemanager`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Provides so called ‘optimization tools’ and various security scanning services.

These virus scanning services may have privacy implications.

## References

1. https://beta.pithus.org/report/6b7d9e117ffb600b852f3785ede4f3773385fc291376e94a061bf7ed787dec48

Open in App Manager

# PhoneExtns

`com.motorola.vzw.phone.extensions`

- Carrier
- Safe to delete

Free HD wallpaper from verizon

Open in App Manager

# PhonePe

`com.phonepe.app`

- Others
- Safe to delete

PhonePe is a payment app that allows indian users to use BHIM UPI, your credit card and debit card or wallet to recharge your mobile phone.

Pay your utility bills and also make instant payments at offline and online stores.

## References

1. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.phonepe.app
2. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PhonePe

Open in App Manager

# Photo Screensavers

`com.android.dreams.phototable`

- AOSP
- Safe to delete

Daydream stuff, see com.android.dreams.basic

Open in App Manager

# PhotoScan by Google Photos

`com.google.android.apps.photos.scanner`

- Google
- Safe to delete

Companion app to Google Photos for reviving old pictures.

## References

1. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.photos.scanner

Open in App Manager

# Picasa Uploader

`com.google.android.apps.uploader`

- Google
- Safe to delete

Discontinued.

Open in App Manager

# Pixel Launcher

`com.google.android.apps.nexuslauncher`

- Google
- Exercise caution

Your system will break if there is no other launcher. So, download another launcher before removing it.

Used to be called Nexus Launcher (back when Google phones were called Nexus, not Pixel).

## References

1. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.nexuslauncher

Open in App Manager

# Pixel Setup

`com.google.android.pixel.setupwizard`

- Google
- Safe to delete

It’s the basic configuration setup guides you through the basics of setting up Google features on your device. The package is only present on Pixel phones.

Open in App Manager

# PlatformApk

`com.lenovo.csdkplatform`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

CSDK = Commercial Software Development Kit (CSDK) for details see official video.

## References

1. https://videos.emea.lenovo.com/lenovo-commercial-software
2. https://beta.pithus.org/report/130d7076019d7a4519a04c80dbd80fa3734542dc44ec1f5fba464569fb3f4adc

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# Pocket

`com.ideashower.readitlater.pro`

- Others
- Safe to delete

Allows you to save an article or web page to remote servers for later reading

Was purchased by Mozilla in 2017 but is still close source for now.

Open-source alternative : https://wallabag.org/

## References

1. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ideashower.readitlater.pro
2. https://getpocket.com/privacy
3. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pocket_(service)

Open in App Manager

# Polaris Office

`com.infraware.polarisoffice5`

- Others
- Replace with alternative

Polaris Office from US Infraware Inc company (Microsoft Office like)

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.infraware.office.link

## References

1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polaris_Office

Open in App Manager

# Power Detector

`com.xiaomi.powerchecker`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Located at Security> Battery> Activity Control.

Detects abnormal power usage by apps (not all. Some Xiaomi apps are whitelisted).

Needed for ‘com.miui.powerkeeper’ to work.

Open in App Manager

# Power Genius

`com.huawei.powergenie`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Task killer app in EMUI 9+ (Android 9+).

Task killer apps tend to do more harm than help as they clear cached RAM for no good reason, removing the battery and time savings involved in caching. In addition to the obvious issues with background functionality like notifications. However, system may start lagging a little bit (you will notice it while scrolling and on some animations, for example scrolling installed apps), battery consumption will become slightly higher and battery stats will disappear soon. At the same time, logcat will be full of errors like: PowerKit: PG Server is not found. calling pid xxxx.

Open in App Manager

# Power monitor

`com.oppo.oppopowermonitor`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Battery monitoring

Open in App Manager

# PowerOffAlarm

`com.qualcomm.qti.poweroffalarm`

- Others
- Exercise caution

Probably what enables alarms to start the device from an off state.

Runs on boot and when you open a clock app.

Open in App Manager

# Preloaded Contacts Loader

`com.motorola.contacts.preloadcontacts`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Provides contacts preset by carriers.

Open in App Manager

# Print Service Recommendation Service

`com.android.printservice.recommendation`

- AOSP
- Replace with alternative

Recommends 3rd-party print services apps in the PlayStore. Printing will probably still work without it (by using the default print service).

Open in App Manager

# Print Service Recommendation Service

`com.google.android.printservice.recommendation`

- AOSP
- Exercise caution

I think this has to do with recommending a printservice app you can get from the Play store. I think printing still works with this off.

Open in App Manager

# Print Spooler

`com.android.printspooler`

- AOSP
- Exercise caution

Apart from breaking the printing functionality, it also breaks the connection preferences submenu in the settings app on most devices.

Manages the printing process.

Runs on boot, but not beyond that.

Open in App Manager

# Privacy Policy Update

`com.lge.eula.downloader`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Not tested but probably safe to remove.

Open in App Manager

# Private Space

`com.tct.privatespace`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Only password things.

Open in App Manager

# PrivateSpace

`com.huawei.securitymgr`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Lets you store private information in a hidden space within your device that can only be accessed with your fingerprint or password.

This is the password vault or manager too.

## References

1. https://consumer.huawei.com/en/support/content/en-us00754246/

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# Programming Menu

`com.motorola.programmenu`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Hidden menu (accessible by typing ##7764726 in the dialer) providing additionnal features for developers.

Open in App Manager

# ProjectMenu

`com.huawei.android.projectmenu`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Hidden settings not available for users. ProjectMenu interface: phone ##2846579##

## References

1. https://www.99mediasector.com/open-project-menu-huawei-device-huawei-code/

Open in App Manager

# ProxyHandler

`com.android.proxyhandler`

- AOSP
- Exercise caution

Do not remove if you use a system proxy

Handles proxy config.

Open in App Manager

# Punch Hole cutout

`com.android.internal.display.cutout.emulation.hole`

- AOSP
- Unsafe

Removing the app will cause bootloop.

Display cutout variant.

## References

1. https://developer.android.com/guide/topics/display-cutout
2. https://source.android.com/devices/tech/display/display-cutouts

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# QCC-AUTHMGR

`com.qualcomm.qti.qccauthmgr`

- Others
- Safe to delete

It has something to with (com.qualcomm.qti.smq).

Feedback stuff, something about key: blacklist, download or whatever. All of them look like telemetry, and it’s all not available for users.

Open in App Manager

# QColor

`com.qualcomm.qti.qcolor`

- Others
- Safe to delete

QTI enhanced color mode? I found a png file, color service, it’s not needed for any apps.

Open in App Manager

# QDCM-FF

`com.qti.snapdragon.qdcm_ff`

- Others
- Safe to delete

Qualcomm Display Color Management tool

Attempts to “make colors look vibrant and true to life”. No idea if it actually does something useful or if it’s only some garbage dynamic color tuning (they tend to destroy colors).

Contains a service, but I’ve never seen it run on my Oneplus 9. Could be tied to color “improvement” settings in Settings->Display (all of which are off for me).

Open in App Manager

# QDMA

`com.qualcomm.qti.qdma`

- Others
- Safe to delete

QDMA = Qualcomm Device Management and Analytics.

A lot of data collections: logs, dropbox, network.

Open in App Manager

# QMMI

`com.qualcomm.qti.qmmi`

- Others
- Safe to delete

QMMI is a test app made by Qualcomm. It is used by service center to test the working of the various device components.

## References

1. <https://community.phones.nokia.com/discussion/52566/android-10-on-nokia-8-1/p19 Useless for end-users.>

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# QoSIndicator

`com.samsung.qosindicator`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

QOS - quality of service, but it’s only for diagnostics.

Open in App Manager

# Qualcomm Mobile Security

`com.qualcomm.qti.qms.service.telemetry`

- Others
- Safe to delete

Telemetry service. Obviously phones to Qualcomm.

Open in App Manager

# Qualcomm Time Service

`com.qualcomm.timeservice`

- Others
- Exercise caution

Updates time-services user time offset when user changes time of the day and Android sends a TIME_CHANGED or DATE_CHANGED intents.

Time-services restores the time of the day after reboot.

## References

1. https://github.com/bcyj/android_tools_leeco_msm8996/blob/master/time-services/src/com/qualcomm/timeservice/TimeServiceBroadcastReceiver.java

Open in App Manager

# Qualcomm Voice Assist

`com.quicinc.voice.activation`

- Others
- Safe to delete

Always-on voice detection, so obviously always runs in the background.

Probably worth keeping enabled for battery savings if you use Google Assistant regularly while your screen is off.

## References

1. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.quicinc.voice.activation

Open in App Manager

# QualityProtect

`com.oplus.qualityprotect`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Probably Oppo/OnePlus analytics, no effects after disabling/deleting

## References

1. https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/list-of-applications-that-can-be-uninstalled-with-adb-commands.4392267/post-86573217

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# Quick App

`com.nearme.instant.platform`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

A lot of tracking for demo game ads

Open in App Manager

# Quick Connect

`com.heytap.accessory`

- Others
- Replace with alternative

AKA Accessory Framework

Quick device connect feature. Can be disabled via hidden setting (Settings -> Search ‘App Enhancement Services’ -> Quick device connect) if not wanted.

Allows you to search for nearby devices and connect to them without having to go through the Bluetooth or WiFi Direct settings’ Ghosh! 32 permissions just for this?

## References

1. https://beta.pithus.org/report/cc0ba95f0d0867ba6d883275cd2f6c4aa252ebc874f15f1ee240bb5bac330578

Open in App Manager

# Quick Search

`com.android.quicksearchbox`

- AOSP
- Safe to delete

Google quick search box. OEMs (e.g. Xiaomi) can modify this for their own use.

Open in App Manager

# Quick Share

`com.samsung.android.app.sharelive`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Removing the package breaks Quick Share.

Samsung Quick Share (from the Galaxy Store)

Open in App Manager

# Quick Video Editor

`com.lge.videostudio`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Allows you to create and edit video files using the videos (and photos) stored on the phone.

## References

1. https://www.lg.com/us/mobile-phones/VS980/Userguide/281.html

Open in App Manager

# Quick connect

`com.samsung.android.sconnect`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

(Discontinued) In theory, it lets you connect your phone to a variety of devices over Wifi that support multiple protocols — including Wifi Direct and Miracast — to display photos, video or audio.

## References

1. https://www.samsung.com/uk/support/tv-audio-video/what-is-screen-mirroring-and-how-do-i-use-it-with-my-samsung-tv-and-samsung-mobile-device/

Open in App Manager

# Quickstep

`com.android.launcher3`

- AOSP
- Exercise caution

You need to install another launcher before removing it.

The AOSP launcher. OEMs frequently use this to deliver their own launcher.

You need to install another launcher before removing it.

Open in App Manager

# Radio

`com.tcl.fmradio`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Stock Radio app

Open in App Manager

# Radio La Inolvidable Peru

`com.ehernandez.radiolainolvidable`

- Others
- Safe to delete

Spanish Radio app (no longer exist)

Open in App Manager

# Recorder

`com.android.phone.recorder`

- AOSP
- Replace with alternative

AOSP Call recorder function. Most of the time OEM use their own code for this.

Some OEMs (like Huawei & Xiaomi) use the same package name for their app

Open in App Manager

# Recorder

`com.google.android.apps.recorder`

- Google
- Replace with alternative

Audio recorder from Google LLC.

## References

1. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.recorder

Open in App Manager

# Recorder

`com.coloros.soundrecorder`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

ColorOS default Sound Recorder

Open in App Manager

# Recover system apps

`com.oplus.apprecover`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Provides the ability to restore system apps through settings.

Open in App Manager

# Regulatory & safety

`com.jrdcom.Elabel`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Useless data collection and security. Also Chinese things, PDF View.

Open in App Manager

# Republic

`com.republicwireless.tel`

- Others
- Safe to delete

Lets you manage your Republic wireless account.

Republic Wireless is an american mobile virtual network operator

## References

1. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.republicwireless.tel&hl
2. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Republic_Wireless

Open in App Manager

# RfToolkit

`com.oem.rftoolkit`

- Others
- Safe to delete

Testing things like Wi-Fi, lots of Chinese words

Open in App Manager

# Roaming Settings

`com.qualcomm.qti.roamingsettings`

- Others
- Exercise caution

Hidden settings menu for tweaking roaming settings? How exactly do you access this menu?

Open in App Manager

# RootPA

`com.gd.mobicore.pa`

- Others
- Exercise caution

Mobicore is now Trustonic

Trustonic is a small OS running on the CPU providing a TEE, an isolated environment that runs in parallel with the operating system, guaranteeing code and data loaded inside to be protected.

Sounds great, but it’s closed source and “normal” devs can’t use it for their apps.

See “com.trustonic.tuiservice”

Open in App Manager

# RoseEUKor font

`com.monotype.android.font.rosemary`

- Others
- Safe to delete

Font

Open in App Manager

# Rounded

`com.android.theme.icon_pack.rounded.systemui`

- AOSP
- Safe to delete

Android icons pack [Rounded]

Open in App Manager

# Rounded

`com.android.theme.icon_pack.rounded.themepicker`

- AOSP
- Safe to delete

Obviously related to the “rounded” icon pack but the full package is strange. A themepicker class only for a specific icon package?

Open in App Manager

# S Share Connectivity

`com.samsung.android.mdx.kit`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Previously, Mdx Kit Service, MDE Service Framework.

MDE = Multi Devices Experience.

Framework for IoT stuff.

Asks for a LOT of dangerous permissions

Interacts with “com.samsung.android.mobileservice” and “com.osp.app.signin”

## References

1. https://www.samsung.com/levant/multi-device-experience/

Open in App Manager

# SCameraService

`com.samsung.android.camerasdkservice`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Camera SDK, probably used for the main camera app?

There are a lot of features that I do not know if it is not only available to developers.

App has many permissions like arcsoft, smartcamerascan, supernight, too many to write here.

A strange app with many things sometimes mentioned in the code that it is used for calibration.

Open in App Manager

# SCameraXService

`com.samsung.android.cameraxservice`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

It’s hidden app for testing camera things also it’s camera calibration

Open in App Manager

# SFR & Moi

`com.sfr.android.moncompte`

- Carrier
- Safe to delete

Lets you manage your SFR account.

## References

1. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sfr.android.moncompte

Open in App Manager

# SFR Cloud

`com.sfr.android.sfrcloud`

- Carrier
- Replace with alternative

Cloud provided by SFR

## References

1. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sfr.android.sfrcloud

Open in App Manager

# SFR Mail

`com.sfr.android.sfrmail`

- Carrier
- Replace with alternative

SFR Mail

## References

1. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sfr.android.sfrmail

Open in App Manager

# SFR Play

`com.sfr.android.sfrplay`

- Carrier
- Safe to delete

VOD streaming from SFR.

Open in App Manager

# SFR Répondeur +

`com.sfr.android.vvm`

- Carrier
- Safe to delete

Lets you use your voice mail and manage your inbox without dialing into your voicemail.

## References

1. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sfr.android.vvm

Open in App Manager

# SIM App Dialog

`com.android.simappdialog`

- AOSP
- Exercise caution

Creates a pop-up asking if the user wants to install the carrier app when a SIM is inserted. Seems to be event-triggered, i.e., doesn’t run in the background.

## References

1. https://android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/base/+/master/packages/SimAppDialog/src/com/android/simappdialog/InstallCarrierAppActivity.java

Open in App Manager

# SIM Toolkit

`com.android.stk`

- AOSP
- Exercise caution

Disabling/uninstalling this package will break mobile identity management which could be used by apps (for example, your Bank) to authenticate you.

Enables carriers to initiate “value-added services”. Basically, some operators provide SIM-cards with applications installed on them.

This has been abused:

- SimJacker

- WIBattack.

NOTE: removing this package removes the launcher icon. “com.android.stk” relies on “com.android.stk2” and vice-versa.

## References

1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SIM_Application_Toolkit#cite_note-CellularZA-1
2. https://thehackernews.com/2019/09/simjacker-mobile-hacking.html
3. https://www.zdnet.com/article/new-sim-card-attack-disclosed-similar-to-simjacker/
4. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mobile_identity_management

Open in App Manager

# SIM Toolkit

`com.android.stk2`

- AOSP
- Exercise caution

Vulnerable to hacking, should be disabled.

Special package for dual-sim devices?

Enables carriers to initiate “value-added services”. Basically, some operators provide SIM-cards with applications installed on them.

This has been abused:

- SimJacker

- WIBattack.

NOTE: removing this package removes the launcher icon. “com.android.stk2” relies on “com.android.stk” and vice-versa.

## References

1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SIM_Application_Toolkit#cite_note-CellularZA-1
2. https://thehackernews.com/2019/09/simjacker-mobile-hacking.html
3. https://www.zdnet.com/article/new-sim-card-attack-disclosed-similar-to-simjacker/
4. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mobile_identity_management

Open in App Manager

# SVC Agent

`com.samsung.android.svcagent`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

The APK has various icons in it + DiagMon library (telemetry). It has full access to internet and occasionally runs a MainService for many consecutive hours.

Open in App Manager

# SYSdll

`co.sitic.pp`

- Others
- Safe to delete

Designed to remotely lock the phone (by sending a simple SMS) in case you don’t pay your bill

This app was pre-installed on phone not served by that carrier (América Móvil) from South America.

Normally you should not have this app anymore because it was removed by Nokia during an Android 10 update.

## References

1. https://www.reddit.com/r/Android/comments/fde3l6/3rd_party_telemetry_found_in_nokia_smartphones/fjh4zbx/?context=3

Open in App Manager

# Safe & Found

`com.sprint.safefound`

- Carrier
- Safe to delete

Mobile safety and security application that helps protect and locate your “loved ones”.

You have the ability to track and manage smartphones, tablets and Tracker all in one app.

## References

1. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sprint.safefound
2. https://www.sprint.com/en/support/solutions/services/safe-and-found.html

Open in App Manager

# Safe & Found

`com.sprint.safefound.vpl`

- Carrier
- Safe to delete

Mobile safety and security application that helps protect and locate your “loved ones”.

You have the ability to track and manage smartphones, tablets and Tracker all in one app.

## References

1. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sprint.safefound
2. https://www.sprint.com/en/support/solutions/services/safe-and-found.html

Open in App Manager

# Safety Information

`com.samsung.safetyinformation`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Safety information telling you to be careful with the usage of your phone.

Open in App Manager

# Samsung AR Doodle

`com.samsung.android.ardrawing`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Accessible through AR Zone.

Lets you draw on your face using the front camera and uses AR Core for drawing on the environment with the rear camera.

Only Sasmung AR app (afaik) that requests location access, and it refuses to run without it.

Open in App Manager

# Samsung AT&T Visual Voicemail

`com.samsung.attvvm`

- Carrier
- Safe to delete

A simple GUI for voicemail.

Open in App Manager

# Samsung ApexService

`com.sec.android.app.apex`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Enables taking motion photos and provides a motion photos player/viewer, also does face recognition in the gallery app.

## References

1. https://www.samsung.com/global/galaxy/what-is/motion-photo/

Open in App Manager

# Samsung Blockchain Keystore

`com.samsung.android.coldwalletservice`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Secure and convenient place to manage your private key used for cryptocurrency transactions.

Open in App Manager

# Samsung Calculator

`com.sec.android.app.popupcalculator`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Samsung calculator app

## References

1. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sec.android.app.popupcalculator

Open in App Manager

# Samsung Call settings

`com.samsung.android.app.telephonyui`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

It’s calling app from samsung China, Korea.

I don’t know how important this app is.

Open in App Manager

# Samsung Cloud Data Relay

`com.samsung.android.scloud.auth`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Handle authentication for Samsung cloud

Open in App Manager

# Samsung Configuration update

`com.samsung.android.app.omcagent`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Open Market Customization Agent (AKA ‘Recommended Apps’)

Installs more Samsung “Recommended Apps” after device setup.

Open in App Manager

# Samsung Contacts

`com.samsung.android.app.contacts`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

After removing the app, you will no longer be able to access Contacts from the Samsung dialer app. This will also prevent the user from modifying the Safety and emergency tab within the Samsung Android native settings app. Specifically the Medical info & Emergency contacts. This information is pulled on the lockscreen by first responders or in emergency sharing mode for emergency contacts.

Safe to debloat if you use another contacts app.

Open in App Manager

# Samsung Contacts Storage

`com.samsung.android.providers.contacts`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Breaks messaging and calling services, as well as contact functionality.

Likely same as com.android.providers.contacts, but for Samsung phones.

Open in App Manager

# Samsung Core Services

`com.samsung.android.scs`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

For quick and easy provision of the main features used by Samsung applications through application updates rather than through the distribution of software updates.

Provides improved search, extraction, and intelligence features based on text and images. Used in various Samsung applications such as Camera, Gallery, Messages, Contacts, Settings, and Finder.

## References

1. https://galaxystore.samsung.com/prepost/000005514204

Open in App Manager

# Samsung DeX Home

`com.sec.android.app.desktoplauncher`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

DeX Enables users to extend their device into a desktop-like experience by connecting a keyboard, mouse, and monitor.

“DeX” is a contraction of “Desktop eXperience”.

## References

1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_DeX

Open in App Manager

# Samsung DeX System UI

`com.samsung.desktopsystemui`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Extends your smartphone into a “desktop computing experience”.

## References

1. https://developer.samsung.com/samsung-dex/how-it-works

Open in App Manager

# Samsung Dictionary

`com.diotek.sec.lookup.dictionary`

- Others
- Safe to delete

Samsung dictionary from Diotek (Korean company)

## References

1. https://en.diotek.com/

Open in App Manager

# Samsung Edge screen

`com.samsung.android.app.cocktailbarservice`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Enables you to open your five most used apps by simply swiping the edge of the screen.

Swipe one of the edges of the screen to bring up information even when your device is locked (with the screen off).

You can also set it up to display the news or weather, for example.

Open in App Manager

# Samsung Email

`com.samsung.android.email.provider`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Samsung email app

## References

1. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.samsung.android.email.provider

Open in App Manager

# Samsung Exynos2100 GameDriver

`com.samsung.gamedriver.ex2100`

- OEM
- Unsafe

Open in App Manager

# Samsung Finder

`com.samsung.android.app.galaxyfinder`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Removing this will remove the search in the app drawer.

a search application that allows you to find what you want in an instant by searching the content on your Galaxy smartphone and on the web as well.

## References

1. https://www.samsung.com/global/galaxy/what-is/s-finder/

Open in App Manager

# Samsung Game Booster

`com.samsung.android.game.gametools`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Lets you record and share screenshots of your game-play.

## References

1. https://www.samsung.com/au/support/mobile-devices/how-to-use-game-tools/

Open in App Manager

# Samsung Game Optimizing Service

`com.enhance.gameservice`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Previously GameMode.

Legacy game Optimizing Service (is replaced by com.samsung.android.game.gos)

Is supposed to “improve” game performance.

Open in App Manager

# Samsung Game Optimizing Service

`com.samsung.android.game.gos`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

It’s supposed to “improve” game performance.

Has a “Game Intent Service” that runs occasionally. If uninstalling fails, try disabling.

## References

1. https://pcgamer.com/samsungs-game-optimization-service-might-be-throttling-the-performance-of-over-10000-apps

Open in App Manager

# Samsung Gift Indonesia

`com.srin.indramayu`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Special application from Samsung that provides special offers and privileges for Indonesian users

Open in App Manager

# Samsung Health

`com.sec.android.app.shealth`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Serves to track various aspects of daily life contributing to well being such as physical activity, diet, and sleep.

S Health data is stored in a Knox container (with HIPAA compliance).

## References

1. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sec.android.app.shealth
2. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Health

Open in App Manager

# Samsung Internet

`com.sec.android.app.sbrowser`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

From their privacy policy: “The information we obtain [..] include, identifiers associated with your devices, types of devices, web browser characteristics, device and operating system type and characteristics, language preferences, clickstream data, your interactions with Samsung Internet (such as the web pages you visit, links you click and features you use), dates and times of your use of Samsung Internet, and other information about your use of Samsung Internet.”

## References

1. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sec.android.app.sbrowser
2. https://developer.samsung.com/internet/privacy-policy-us.html
3. https://privacytests.org/android.html

Open in App Manager

# Samsung Internet Lite/Go

`com.sec.android.app.sbrowser.lite`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Lite version of the Samsung browser (hah! Because the base one was too bloated?)

From their privacy policy: “The information we obtain [..] include, identifiers associated with your devices, types of devices, web browser characteristics, device and operating system type and characteristics, language preferences, clickstream data, your interactions with Samsung Internet (such as the web pages you visit, links you click and features you use), dates and times of your use of Samsung Internet, and other information about your use of Samsung Internet.”

## References

1. https://developer.samsung.com/internet/privacy-policy-us.html
2. https://privacytests.org/android.html

Open in App Manager

# Samsung Location SDK

`com.sec.location.nsflp2`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

It seems to only be used by Samsung (Galaxy) apps

Open in App Manager

# Samsung Media Storage

`com.samsung.android.providers.media`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Likely same as com.android.providers.media; scans the device for media files and allows permitted apps access to them.

Open in App Manager

# Samsung Members

`com.samsung.android.voc`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

The other version is “com.samsung.oh”.

## References

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

Open in App Manager

# Samsung Modes and Routines

`com.samsung.android.app.routines`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Formerly, Bixby Routines.

Automating actions triggered by context clues: location, time, or event.

## References

1. https://www.samsung.com/global/galaxy/what-is/bixby-routines/

Open in App Manager

# Samsung Multi Connectivity

`com.samsung.android.mcfserver`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

See https://gitlab.com/W1nst0n/universal-android-debloater/-/issues/12

Open in App Manager

# Samsung My Files

`com.sec.android.app.myfiles`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

If you remove this package on Android 10+, you will no longer be able to manage storage the same way as before. For example you will lose the ability to unmount or format the SD card from within the Settings app.

Samsung file manager app

## References

1. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sec.android.app.myfiles

Open in App Manager

# Samsung Notes

`com.samsung.android.app.notes`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Samsung Notes app

## References

1. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.samsung.android.app.notes

Open in App Manager

# Samsung One UI Home

`com.sec.android.app.launcher`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Disabling this package breaks the multitasking navigation button on all newer versions of One UI, nothing would happen when pressing it.

Samsung One UI Home launcher (homescreen) which is also Samsung’s TouchWiz default launcher.

## References

1. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sec.android.app.launcher

Open in App Manager

# Samsung Pay

`com.samsung.android.rajaampat`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Samsung Pay Services for Indonesia.

## References

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

Open in App Manager

# Samsung Pay Framework

`com.samsung.android.spayfw`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Framework for Samsung Wallet.

Samsung Pay is a mobile payment and digital wallet service by Samsung that lets users make payments using compatible phones and other Samsung-produced devices.

Open in App Manager

# Samsung Pay mini

`com.samsung.android.spaymini`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Same service as Samsung Wallet but for online payments only and is available on all compatible android devices (not just Samsung devices).

## References

1. https://www.samsung.com/in/samsung-pay/mini/

Open in App Manager

# Samsung Phone

`com.samsung.android.dialer`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Stock Samsung dialer

Open in App Manager

# Samsung Push Service

`com.sec.spp.push`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Provides updates and notifications for services exclusive to Samsung (more like Samsung ads).

## References

1. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sec.spp.push
2. https://www.samsunggeeks.com/2015/10/25/what-is-the-samsung-push-service/

Open in App Manager

# Samsung Quick Share Agent

`com.samsung.android.aware.service`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Formerly, Quick Share.

Use Wifi direct to share files between 2 Samsung Galaxy phones (it’s only for Samsung Galaxy users).

Open in App Manager

# Samsung SM8250 GameDriver

`com.samsung.gamedriver.sm8250`

- OEM
- Unsafe

Open in App Manager

# Samsung SM8250 VKLayer

`com.samsung.vklayer.sm8250`

- OEM
- Unsafe

Vulkan GPU driver for SM8250

Open in App Manager

# Samsung SM8350 VKLayer

`com.samsung.vklayer.sm8350`

- OEM
- Unsafe

Vulkan GPU Driver for SM8350

Open in App Manager

# Samsung SM8550 GameDriver.

`com.samsung.gamedriver.sm8550`

- OEM
- Unsafe

Open in App Manager

# Samsung SetupWizard

`com.sec.android.app.SecSetupWizard`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Both "com.sec.phone" & "com.sec.android.app.SecSetupWizard" must be enabled to be able to add new eSIMs to device. Otherwise, the menu will spin indefinitely.

The first time you turn your device on, a welcome screen is displayed. It guides you through the basics of setting up your device. It’s the setup for Samsung services.

Open in App Manager

# Samsung Smart Call

`com.samsung.android.smartcallprovider`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Provides caller profile information to help consumers identify incoming calls and block unwanted ones.

Also related to the ‘local places’ feature in Samsung dialer.

Relies on Hiya (see com.hiya.star)

TL;DR : really bad for your privacy.

Open in App Manager

# Samsung Smart Manager

`com.samsung.android.sm`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Provides pretty useless optimizing features using Chinese company Qihoo database.

Automatically scans and optimizes data usage to preserve battery levels, manage storage and RAM

## References

1. https://www.privateinternetaccess.com/blog/android-community-worried-about-presence-of-chinese-spyware-by-qihoo-360-in-samsung-smartphones-and-tablets/
2. https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-note-9/help/samsung-services-dialling-home-to-china-t3894033

Open in App Manager

# Samsung Smart View

`com.samsung.android.smartmirroring`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Enables you to mirror screen your phone to a TV.

## References

1. https://www.samsung.com/us/apps/smart-view-2/

Open in App Manager

# Samsung SoundAlive

`com.sec.android.app.soundalive`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Responsible for Dolby Atmos and other equalizer stuff (accessible from the Settings app).

Needed by Adapt Sound (com.sec.hearingadjust) which is a pretty useful feature.

Open in App Manager

# Samsung TTS

`com.samsung.SMT`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Samsung Text-to-speech service.

Works with applications such as S Voice; translation apps, GPS that require Text-To-Speech (TTS) functionality and reads back text.

WARNING: SOME VERSIONS OF THIS APP ARE VULNERABLE TO PRIVILEGE ESCALATION ATTACKS! It can allow arbitrary RCE as system (UID 1000). Identifier: CVE-2019-16253.

## References

1. https://galaxystore.samsung.com/detail/com.samsung.SMT
2. https://github.com/flankerhqd/vendor-android-cves/tree/master/SMT-CVE-2019-16253

Open in App Manager

# Samsung USB-C

`com.samsung.android.app.earphonetypec`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Not required unless you have a Samsung DAC or Samsung Type-C earphones (for firmware updates)

Open in App Manager

# Samsung Video Player

`com.samsung.android.video`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Default video Player for Samsung devices.

## References

1. https://galaxystore.samsung.com/prepost/000003980724?appId=com.samsung.android.video

Open in App Manager

# Samsung Voice Recorder

`com.sec.android.app.voicenote`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Samsung Voice recorder

## References

1. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sec.android.app.voicenote

Open in App Manager

# Samsung Wallet

`com.samsung.android.spay`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Also known as, Samsung Pay.

Samsung Pay is a mobile payment and digital wallet service by Samsung that lets users make payments using compatible phones and other Samsung-produced devices. Any personal information including transactions may be sold to third-party.

NOTE: Samsung Wallet is KNOX dependant and will never work again if you root your phone.

## References

1. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.samsung.android.spay
2. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Pay
3. https://www.sammobile.com/news/samsung-pay-new-privacy-policy-your-data-sold/

Open in App Manager

# Samsung Wallpaper and style

`com.samsung.android.app.dressroom`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Removing this app will prevent you to set a new wallpaper on Android 10+ (even from the Gallery) or changing the Material You palette on Android 12+.

Wallaper manager. Needed to pick up a wallpaper on Android 10+.

Has INTERNET permission and ACCESS_MEDIA_LOCATION

Before Android 10, you should still be able to set a wallpaper from the Samsung gallery without this package.

Open in App Manager

# Samsung Wallpaper services

`com.samsung.android.dynamiclock`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Removing the app breaks LockStar customizations.

Formerly, Dynamic Lockscreen.

Automatically changes your Lock screen’s wallpaper every time your Galaxy phone wakes up (wallpapers update every 2 weeks).

## References

1. https://www.samsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS10001593

Open in App Manager

# Samsung Wi-Fi Calling

`com.sec.unifiedwfc`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Wi-Fi calling may not work without the app

Wi-Fi calling app for Samsung.

Open in App Manager

# Samsung account

`com.osp.app.signin`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Settings app will crash on Android 11. Should work fine in other versions of Android.

Lots of trackers in this app.

Has a huge list of permissions. It is an essential app for a lot of Samsung apps (which will be removed with the default selection in this list)

## References

1. https://gitlab.com/W1nst0n/universal-android-debloater/-/issues/39

Open in App Manager

# Samsung capture

`com.samsung.android.app.smartcapture`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Samsung’s implementation of screenshot. Show the bottom toolbar after taking a screenshot.

Lets you group widgets on OneUI 4 (?)

Open in App Manager

# Samsung weather forecast

`com.samsung.android.weather`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Unified Daemon app. Named “Weather” on some Samsung Galaxy devices.

Provides support for a number of different apps on your device. These include the Weather, Yahoo Finance and Yahoo News apps amongst others. The data is used by apps such as the Alarm, Calendar app and the Camera (including the “Scan QR code” Quick-Panel tile). If the display-name is “Weather”, it doubles as the Samsung Weather app, which provides weather widgets.

Open in App Manager

# SamsungEuiccService

`com.samsung.euicc`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

eUICC refers to the architectural standards published by GSMA or implementations of those standard for eSIM, a device used to securely store one or more SIM card profiles, which are the unique identifiers and cryptographic keys used by service providers to uniquely identify and securely connect to mobile network devices.

## References

1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/EUICC

Open in App Manager

# SarUI

`com.longcheertel.sarauth`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Hidden hardware tests.

Open in App Manager

# Satispay Promotion

`com.satispay.promotion`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Cashbacks and promotional related app

## References

1. https://beta.pithus.org/report/d2aced319e53ccf9de03b47be1bdb11bfb6b1ccd0cc15e5279e34697e23db338

Open in App Manager

# Scout

`com.telenav.app.android.scout_us`

- Others
- Replace with alternative

Bad GPS with on top of that bad chat features (USA only)

## References

1. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.telenav.app.android.scout_us
2. https://www.scoutgps.com/

Open in App Manager

# Screen Lock

`com.coloros.onekeylockscreen`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Lock your phone if you click on the app icon. Completely useless unless your physical power button is damaged.

This app still has the permission to list all the apps installed on the phone.

## References

1. https://beta.pithus.org/report/ece4088357c0a47dffd96bdc46a7b535d448c1a3619d995f7032df3be6cb0a38

Open in App Manager

# Screenshot

`com.oneplus.screenshot`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Needed for Power + Volume Down screenshot.

Open in App Manager

# Screenshot

`com.oplus.screenshot`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Enables quick settings screenshot option, the power+volume down screenshot feature works without it

Open in App Manager

# Screenshot editor

`com.motorola.screenshoteditor`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Moto default screenshot app that supports longer screenshots & gif.

## References

1. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.motorola.screenshoteditor

Open in App Manager

# Search Engine Selector

`com.google.android.apps.setupwizard.searchselector`

- Google
- Safe to delete

The search selection screen in the setupwizard you see on new/factory reset phones. Runs on boot, but doesn’t seem to run in the background beyond that.

Open in App Manager

# SecCamService

`com.qualcomm.qti.seccamservice`

- Others
- Safe to delete

Only collects data about camera.

Open in App Manager

# SecSoundPicker

`com.samsung.android.secsoundpicker`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Ringtone picker

Open in App Manager

# SecVideoEngineService

`com.sec.sve`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Removing it will break WiFi Calling.

Arguably a Samsung video engine service (handling enconding/decoding?) for displaying video through Samsung apps.

3 permissions: RECORD_AUDIO, CAMERA, INTERACT_ACROSS_USERS_FULL

Open in App Manager

# Secure Folder

`com.samsung.knox.securefolder`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Create a secure space on your device to encrypt and store your private data and apps.

NOTE: The key used to encrypt the files is not derived from the password you use to unlock the secure folder but rather from a key stored in the hardware that is set in the factory.

## References

1. https://www.samsungknox.com/en/solutions/personal-apps/secure-folder

Open in App Manager

# Secure Keyboard

`com.oplus.securitykeyboard`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Secure Keyboard

Keyboard that appears only when typing a password on apps and webpages, if enabled on Keyboard and Input settings

Open in App Manager

# Secure UI Service

`com.qualcomm.qti.services.secureui`

- Others
- Safe to delete

It collects your data about screen:gravity, orientation, id, layout_width.

It has a Wifi Display Service. QC_WFD

Does not run in the background.

Open in App Manager

# Secure WiFi

`com.mobolize.sprint.securewifi`

- Carrier
- Replace with alternative

Sprint VPN app provided by Mobolize. You need to pay for using it.

You’d better use a reliable third-party VPN if you really need to use one.

This one runs in background all time and every time it sees a “unsecured network” it will popup to encourage you to pay for this VPN.

Open in App Manager

# Secure payment

`com.nearme.atlas`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

More info needed.

Open in App Manager

# Secure payment

`com.oplus.pay`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Lets you pay with your phone. Privacy issue aside, you should probably not trust their security.

Some users cannot uninstall this app.

## References

1. https://www.bitdefender.com/blog/hotforsecurity/hackers-attack-oneplus-again-this-time-stealing-customer-details

Open in App Manager

# SecureElementApplication

`com.android.se`

- AOSP
- Exercise caution

ColorOS password lock requires this package.

Runs in the background as part of the system.

Underlying implementation for the OMAPI SE service.

Enables apps to use the OpenMobile API to access secure elements(SE) to enable smart-card payments and other secure services.

An SE is a special chip (e.g SIM-card) for storing cryptographic secrets in a way that makes illicit use hard.

The Open Mobile Alliance (OPA) is a standards organization which develops open standards for the mobile phone industry.

Open in App Manager

# SecureInput

`com.tct.android.secureinput`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Useless secure input for keycode.

Open in App Manager

# Security Core Component

`com.miui.securitycore`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Removing the app may cause bootloops. On Miui 13 and above it doesnt bootloop and looks performance like the same.

Core features of the “com.miui.securitycenter”. This app displays annoying notifications when you launch a new app.

## References

1. https://github.com/0x192/universal-android-debloater/issues/641

Open in App Manager

# Security Guard Service

`com.miui.greenguard`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

The app includes three different antivirus brands built in that the user can choose from to keep their phone protected: Avast, AVL, and Tencent.

Upon selecting the app, the user selects one of these providers as the default Anti-Virus engine to scan the device.

It the app that scans an app before installing it

NOTE: A vulnerability was found in 2019

## References

1. https://research.checkpoint.com/2019/vulnerability-in-xiaomi-pre-installed-security-app/

Open in App Manager

# Security center

`com.oplus.safecenter`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Breaks app lock feature when disabled/deleted, all other features work

Enhances privacy features on Oneplus/Oppo devices

## References

1. https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/the-oneplus-10-pro-debloat-thread.4503969/page-2#post-87920315

Open in App Manager

# SecurityAnalysis

`com.realme.securitycheck`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Have useless ads and security checks.

Why do we need more security when Play Protect is already good?

Open in App Manager

# SecurityLogAgent

`com.samsung.android.securitylogagent`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Runs in the background and monitors your device for any change to the system partition. It also listens for use of permissions by 3rd-party apps. This is a feature found in Security settings, named ‘permission monitor’

NOTE: When you root your phone, it will constantly tell you that your device is modified.

## References

1. https://www.androidexplained.com/galaxy-note-9-disable-security-log-agent/
2. https://samsung.com/levant/support/mobile-devices/what-is-app-permission-monitor-feature-and-how-to-turn-it-off
3. https://howtogeek.com/332816/how-to-stop-samsungs-app-permission-monitor-from-displaying-notifications

Open in App Manager

# Separate app sound

`com.samsung.android.setting.multisound`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Used to split audio different apps between phone speaker and bluetooth speaker. Pretty handy.

Open in App Manager

# Separated Apps

`com.samsung.android.appseparation`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Separated Apps isolates third-party apps in a sandboxed folder. The third-party apps cannot intercommunicate with work apps or access confidential work data. Keep in mind that Separated Apps does not provide the same privacy guarantees as the new work profile on company-owned devices. As such, it is not intended for personal apps and data.

## References

1. https://docs.samsungknox.com/admin/knox-platform-for-enterprise/separated-apps.htm
2. https://beta.pithus.org/report/cae5798a835dc434037400436fba27f5eed960c6f476a7b7d17d85a1425530c0

Open in App Manager

# Service provider location

`com.sec.location.nfwlocationprivacy`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Not needed for location, I found something like that:

(This app enables your carrier to access your location for network improvement or other reasons)

This app is hidden so idk how useful it is.

Open in App Manager

# Services & feedback

`com.miui.miservice`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Used to send feedbacks (and data) to Xiaomi. Integration in Wechat

Seems to be able to launch ‘Baidu location service’

Has too many permissions, runs in the background all the time and can be removed without issue.

Open in App Manager

# Settings Suggestions

`com.android.settings.intelligence`

- AOSP
- Exercise caution

Disabling this package makes the Settings app crash when you tap on search.

Handles the search and suggestions features in the settings app.

Doesn’t run in the background, so there’s little benefit in disabling.

## References

1. https://gitlab.com/W1nst0n/universal-android-debloater/-/issues/51

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# Settings storage

`com.motorola.android.providers.settings`

- OEM
- Unsafe

Some of the device settings will crash continuously.

Seems to required for device settings.

Open in App Manager

# Setup

`com.motorola.setup`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Related to Motorola Account setup (only during first boot?)

Safe to remove according to xda users.

Open in App Manager

# Setup Wizard

`com.sec.android.app.setupwizard`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

The Welcome screen which guides you through the basics of setting up your device when you boot it for the first time (or after a factory reset). On some Verizon-carried devices, it can show an annoying “SIM card not from Verizon Wireless” notification, for each boot, and it can’t be blocked unless you disable the app.

Open in App Manager

# Setup Wizard

`com.tct.setupwizard`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

It’s needed only for first-boot setup.

Open in App Manager

# SetupWizardExt

`com.tblenovo.setup`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Exactly not sure what it does.

Open in App Manager

# ShareChat

`in.mohalla.sharechat`

- Others
- Safe to delete

Multilingual India specific social media platform

## References

1. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=in.mohalla.sharechat
2. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ShareChat
3. https://help.sharechat.com/policies/privacy-policy/

Open in App Manager

# Shelf

`com.coloros.assistantscreen`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Previously Breeno, developed by HeyTap. ColorOS ‘At a Glance’.

Shelf provides a variety of widgets that let you access important information or services from apps with ease. Swipe down on the Home screen to enter Shelf.

## References

1. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.coloros.assistantscreen

Open in App Manager

# ShootingModeProvider

`com.samsung.android.provider.shootingmodeprovider`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Provide camera modes (when you swipe left from the camera app)

Safe to remove (but it is quite useful)

Open in App Manager

# Shop Samsung

`com.samsung.ecomm`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

App where you can buy all (and only) Samsung products.

## References

1. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.samsung.ecomm
2. https://www.samsung.com/us/explore/shop-samsung-app/

Open in App Manager

# Shopee

`com.shopee.br`

- Others
- Safe to delete

An e-commerce online shopping platform for Brazil.

## References

1. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.shopee.br

Open in App Manager

# Shopee

`com.shopee.id`

- Others
- Safe to delete

An e-commerce online shopping platform for Indonesia.

## References

1. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.shopee.id

Open in App Manager

# Shot On OnePlus

`cn.oneplus.photos`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Accessible through the Wallpapers selection menu.

Provides photos uploaded by OnePlus users, allowing you to set them as your wallpaper.

Each day, one new photo appears within the application.

Open in App Manager

# Sim Contacts

`com.qualcomm.simcontacts`

- Others
- Safe to delete

Probably handles syncing(exporting/importing) contacts to/from the SIM card. Usually not a feature anybody cares about.

Open in App Manager

# SimContacts

`com.qualcomm.qti.simcontacts`

- Others
- Safe to delete

Hidden Qualcomm sim contacts editor app.

Open in App Manager

# SimMobilityKit

`com.samsung.ims.smk`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

VoLTE calling, IMS.

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# Simple Launcher

`com.tct.simplelauncher`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

It’s not needed for the Stock launcher and has SOS and other unnecessary stuff.

Open in App Manager

# Simple Mode

`com.ape.easymode1`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Provides easy mode/quick access for Wiko mobile

Open in App Manager

# Single Take

`com.samsung.android.singletake.service`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

It’s face unlock I guess.

Open in App Manager

# Skype

`com.skype.raider`

- Others
- Replace with alternative

Voice & video calling app

## References

1. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.skype.raider

Open in App Manager

# Skype Lite

`com.skype.m2`

- Others
- Replace with alternative

Lite version of Skype

Voice & video calling app

Open in App Manager

# Slotomania™ Slots Casino Games

`air.com.playtika.slotomania`

- Others
- Safe to delete

Preinstalled game on some Samsung phones.

Exodus report: 31 permissions, 13 trackers

## References

1. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=air.com.playtika.slotomania
2. https://reports.exodus-privacy.eu.org/reports/air.com.playtika.slotomania/latest/

Open in App Manager

# Smart Assist

`com.ape.cleanassist`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Provides junk cleaner feature for Wiko mobile

Open in App Manager

# Smart Notes

`com.tct.smart.notes`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Stock Notes app

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# Smart Storage

`com.android.storagemanager`

- AOSP
- Exercise caution

May break the storage settings in Android Settings.

Storage manager (Maintenance/Storage panel in the settings)

Clean up unused files, show size of files regrouped by categories.

Open in App Manager

# Smart Switch Agent

`com.sec.android.easyMover.Agent`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Needed to use Smart Switch. See “com.sec.android.easyMover”.

Open in App Manager

# Smart cards Web Extention

`com.miui.nextpay`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Only for Chinese users.

Open in App Manager

# Smart diagnosis

`com.huawei.hwdetectrepair`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

(Discontinued?) Useless features and run in background.

Open in App Manager

# Smart suggestions

`com.samsung.android.smartsuggestions`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Open in App Manager

# Smart-Divert

`com.qti.xdivert`

- Others
- Safe to delete

If enabled, diverts your calls to another number.

You can choose to divert all calls, divert on no reply or divert when the line is busy.

Where can you enable/disable this feature?

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# SmartDoctorWebview

`com.lge.smartdoctor.webview`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Make sure to have another Webview before uninstalling it or some apps may not work properly and crash.

A WebView is acomponent that allows Android apps to display content from the web directly inside an application.

Open in App Manager

# SmartFPSAdjuster

`com.sec.android.smartfpsadjuster`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Adjusts FPS automatically in Samsung phones? Safe to delete.

## References

1. https://docs.samsungknox.com/CCMode/G985F_Q.pdf

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# SmartFaceService

`com.samsung.android.smartface`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Used to automatically detect faces when using the Samsung camera. It might be related to “Keep screen on while viewing” under Motions and gestures in Settings.

NOTE: This package has nothing to do with face unlock (com.samsung.android.bio.face.service).

Open in App Manager

# SmartNews

`jp.gocro.smartnews.android`

- Others
- Replace with alternative

Delivers the top trending news stories from other publishers (NBC News, The Verges etc…)

Includes 7 Trackers + 10 permissions

## References

1. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=jp.gocro.smartnews.android
2. https://reports.exodus-privacy.eu.org/en/reports/jp.gocro.smartnews.android/latest/

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# SmartThings

`com.samsung.android.ststub`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Allows users to control, automate, and monitor their home environment via mobile device.

## References

1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SmartThings

Open in App Manager

# SmartThings Framework

`com.samsung.android.service.stplatform`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

I guess it’s app for installing sponsored apps. Useless Framework.

Open in App Manager

# SmartcardService

`org.simalliance.openmobileapi.service`

- Others
- Exercise caution

The SmartCard API is a reference implementation of the SIMalliance Open Mobile API specification that enables Android applications to communicate with Secure Elements, (SIM card, embedded Secure Elements, Mobile Security Card or others)

Safe to remove if you think you don’t need this

## References

1. https://github.com/seek-for-android/pool/wiki/SmartcardAPI

Open in App Manager

# Snapchat

`com.snapchat.android`

- Others
- Safe to delete

Snapchat is a social media app that allows users to share photos and videos that disappear after a short period of time.

## References

1. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.snapchat.android

Open in App Manager

# Snapseed

`com.niksoftware.snapseed`

- Others
- Safe to delete

Google photo editor

## References

1. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.niksoftware.snapseed

Open in App Manager

# SoHService

`com.samsung.sait.sohservice`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

FactoryApp

This weird app collects battery data and probably others, who knows? Also to test battery things such as set voltage, Soc, temperature, status, timestamp.

Open in App Manager

# Software update

`com.motorola.android.fota`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Breaks OTA updates

Required for OTA updates which are ssential part of keeping your device secure and up to date with regular security patchs.

FOTA = firmware over the air

Open in App Manager

# Solitaire

`com.tripledot.solitaire`

- Others
- Safe to delete

Preinstalled game on some Samsung phones. 30 permissions, 23 trackers

## References

1. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.tripledot.solitaire
2. https://reports.exodus-privacy.eu.org/reports/com.tripledot.solitaire/latest/

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# Solitaire

`net.supertreat.solitaire`

- Others
- Safe to delete

Preinstalled game on some Samsung phones. 8 permissions, 17 trackers

## References

1. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.supertreat.solitaire
2. https://reports.exodus-privacy.eu.org/reports/net.supertreat.solitaire/latest/

Open in App Manager

# Solitaire – Classic Card Game

`com.dna.solitaireapp`

- Others
- Safe to delete

Solitaire Game app from DNA company ?

## References

1. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.dna.solitaireapp

Open in App Manager

# Sony Email

`com.sonymobile.email`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Sony Email app

Open in App Manager

# Sound Recorder

`com.android.soundrecorder`

- AOSP
- Replace with alternative

AOSP Sound recorder. OEMs often use their own solution.

Some phones (Huawei and Xiaomi) also use this package name for their own recorder app.

Open in App Manager

# Sound Recorder

`com.tblenovo.soundrecorder`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Sound recorder for lenovo devices.

## References

1. https://beta.pithus.org/report/94123a466486800a367ecbedd5bbded54886834e001c20871d95c2820a9ea172

Open in App Manager

# Sound Recorder

`com.tct.soundrecorder`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

An audio and screen recorder, lets you change voice.

Open in App Manager

# Sounds

`com.android.soundpicker`

- Google
- Exercise caution

Needed to pick up a phone ringtone. No weird permissions.

## References

1. https://beta.pithus.org/report/f5f7c265c6d98666c78267b91643bbfb635021d5d4f85c93407079ba4aad88ee

Open in App Manager

# Speech Recognition and Synthesis

`com.google.android.tts`

- Google
- Replace with alternative

Default Text To Speech (TTS) engine on most of Android devices. It enables apps to convert text into voice.

Note: many apps like navigation and health/sport apps rely on a TTS engine to provide speech services.

## References

1. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.tts
2. https://beta.pithus.org/report/f0a2303e1c1bd049bf1cdc5a3454dfe19b2aaf26008662c7a307aaec2538558b

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# Spock

`com.miui.spock`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Analytics app which constantly runs in the background.

Sends identifiable data to Xiaomi servers.

It leaks system version, device model, exact firmware build + some few mysterious IDs.

## References

1. https://www.virustotal.com/gui/file/70400d0055e1924966fb8367cafddc175dee914bbdc227342c9dd86fb3aa829f/details

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# Spotify

`com.spotify.music`

- Others
- Replace with alternative

Popular music streaming app

## References

1. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.spotify.music
2. https://www.spotify.com/privacy/

Open in App Manager

# Sprint Backup

`com.hyperlync.Sprint.Backup`

- Carrier
- Replace with alternative

Lets you backup your phone’s content to your Sprint Backup account.

This app was developed by Hyperlync Technologies an Israel-based company which provides cyber-security solutions. It is now owned by Edition Ltd, a big Singapore based company.

## References

1. https://www.reuters.com/companies/EDITol.SI

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# Sprint Cloud Binder

`com.hyperlync.Sprint.CloudBinder`

- Carrier
- Safe to delete

Hub for all you cloud accounts.

This app was developed by Hyperlync Technologies an Israel-based company which provide cyber-security solutions.

It is now owned by Edition Ltd, a big Singapore based company.

## References

1. https://www.reuters.com/companies/EDITol.SI

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# Sprint Complete

`com.asurion.home.sprint`

- Carrier
- Safe to delete

This app is developed by Asurion, a US company whose business is to sell insurances. All US carriers use Asurion for the phone insurances.

Lets you call or chat with live tech experts! Maybe you will find the love of your life!

## References

1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asurion

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# Sprint Family Locator

`com.locationlabs.finder.sprint`

- Carrier
- Replace with alternative

Lets you locate any phone registered under the Sprint family plan.

Location labs is owned by AGV which is owned by Avast.

You shouldn’t trust Avast.

## References

1. https://www.vice.com/en_us/article/qjdkq7/avast-antivirus-sells-user-browsing-data-investigation
2. https://www.pcmag.com/news/the-cost-of-avasts-free-antivirus-companies-can-spy-on-your-clicks

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# Sprint Family Locator

`com.locationlabs.finder.sprint.vpl`

- Carrier
- Replace with alternative

Lets you locate any phone registered under the Sprint family plan

Location labs is owned by AGV which is owned by Avast.

You shouldn’t trust Avast.

## References

1. https://www.vice.com/en_us/article/qjdkq7/avast-antivirus-sells-user-browsing-data-investigation
2. https://www.pcmag.com/news/the-cost-of-avasts-free-antivirus-companies-can-spy-on-your-clicks

Open in App Manager

# Sprint Music Plus

`com.sprint.android.musicplus2033`

- Carrier
- Replace with alternative

Sprint’s official Music Store and player.

Open in App Manager

# Sprint Music Plus

`com.sprint.android.musicplus2033.vpl`

- Carrier
- Replace with alternative

Sprint’s official Music Store and player.

Open in App Manager

# Sprint OMADM Phone Interface

`com.sec.omadmspr.syncmlphoneif`

- Carrier
- Exercise caution

OMADM = Open Mobile Alliance Device Management. A protocol for management of mobile devices.

## References

1. https://docs.samsungknox.com/CCMode/G950U1_P.pdf
2. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/OMA_Device_Management

Open in App Manager

# Sprint Protect

`com.asurion.android.mobilerecovery.sprint`

- Carrier
- Safe to delete

This app is developed by Asurion, a US company whose business is to sell insurances. All US carriers use Asurion for the phone insurances.

Let you find a phone, secure from viruses, back up data, and more.

## References

1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asurion

Open in App Manager

# Sprint Protect

`com.asurion.android.mobilerecovery.sprint.vpl`

- Carrier
- Safe to delete

This app is developed by Asurion, a US company whose business is to sell insurances. All US carriers use Asurion for the phone insurances.

Let you find a phone, secure from viruses, back up data, and more.

## References

1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asurion

Open in App Manager

# Sprint Spot

`com.sprint.fng`

- Carrier
- Safe to delete

Provides Sprint postpaid customers a way to discover and access apps, services, games, TV & video, music, and more.

Open in App Manager

# Sprint TV & Movies

`com.mobitv.client.sprinttvng`

- Carrier
- Replace with alternative

Provided by MobiTV. Lets you watch live TV and VOD.

## References

1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MobiTV

Open in App Manager

# Sprint Voicemail

`com.coremobility.app.vnotes`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

More info needed.

Open in App Manager

# Sprint World Top-Up

`com.sprint.topup`

- Carrier
- Safe to delete

Doesn’t exist anymore?

Open in App Manager

# Sprint Worldwide

`com.sprint.international.message`

- Carrier
- Safe to delete

A help page for international travelers.

Open in App Manager

# Sprint Zone

`com.sprint.zone`

- Carrier
- Safe to delete

Helps the user find new apps, in addition to some carrier-specific functionality.

Open in App Manager

# SprintDM

`com.motorola.omadm.sprint`

- Carrier
- Safe to delete

Configuration of the device (including first time use), enabling and disabling features provided by carriers.

I believe it’s only useful if you want to use a Sprint service with a non branded phone (not sure at all)

Displays annoying notifications if you unlocked your bootloader.

## References

1. https://www.androidpolice.com/2015/03/10/android-5-1-includes-new-carrier-provisioning-api-allows-carriers-easier-methods-of-setting-up-services-on-devices-they-dont-control/

Open in App Manager

# Square

`com.android.theme.icon.square`

- AOSP
- Safe to delete

Android icons pack [Square]

Open in App Manager

# StdID

`com.oplus.stdid`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

StdID

Needed for tracking battery usage on per app basis. Dependency for GameSpace

[MORE INFO NEEDED / APK NEEDED]

Open in App Manager

# StressTest

`com.wtk.stresstest`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Testing Hardware things.

Open in App Manager

# Student Mode

`com.agui.studentmodel`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Locks down your phone to reduce distractions

Open in App Manager

# Sunlight Visibility Improvement

`com.qualcomm.svi`

- Others
- Safe to delete

SVI Settings. Hidden display enhancement colors not available to users.

Open in App Manager

# SwiftKey factory settings

`com.swiftkey.swiftkeyconfigurator`

- Others
- Safe to delete

Used by commercial swiftkey partners to configure the SwiftKey app.

Swiftkey is a keyboard developed by TouchType, a Microsoft subsidiary

## References

1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SwiftKey

Open in App Manager

# Swiftkey

`com.touchtype.swiftkey`

- Others
- Replace with alternative

Default keyboard on some Nokia and Huawei phones. Make sure you have another keyboard app before disabling this.

Keyboard app by TouchType, a Microsoft subsidiary.

4 Trackers + 11 Permissions

## References

1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SwiftKey
2. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.touchtype.swiftkey
3. https://reports.exodus-privacy.eu.org/en/reports/com.touchtype.swiftkey/latest/

Open in App Manager

# Switch Phone

`com.tct.smart.switchphone`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

It’s app for Move apps to new or old phone.

Open in App Manager

# Swype

`com.nuance.swype.input`

- Others
- Replace with alternative

Swype keyboard by Nuance

## References

1. https://www.nuance.com/mobile/mobile-applications/swype/android.html
2. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Swype

Open in App Manager

# SysScope

`com.sec.android.app.sysscope`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Checks after every boot if the ROM and kernel have been modified. This package is usually present on Verizon-locked phones.

Verizon has the ability to check if your device has root access (content://com.verizon.security/ROOT_STATUS).

Open in App Manager

# System Cloner

`com.coloros.systemclone`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Creates multiple users on device

Open in App Manager

# System Connectivity Resources

`com.google.android.connectivity.resources`

- AOSP
- Unsafe

Removing this packages causes a bootloop.

Handles connectivity-related resources, such as Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and cellular network management.

Open in App Manager

# System Daemon

`com.miui.daemon`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Previously, MiuiDaemon.

Collects a lot of data and sends them to China.

## References

1. https://web.archive.org/web/20210923050136/https://twitter.com/fs0c131y/status/938872347087564800

Open in App Manager

# System Helper Service

`com.qualcomm.qti.services.systemhelper`

- Others
- Exercise caution

Runs “SysHelperService” in the background as part of the system.

Permissions: DEVICE_POWER, READ_PHONE_STATE, READ_PRIVILEGED_PHONE_STATE, RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED, WRITE_SETTINGS, WAKE_LOCK and ACCESS_SURFACE_FLINGER.

Android simple network firewall utility service. On a RedMi Note 13 running HyperOS 2.6.0, no application is running after uninstalling this package.

Open in App Manager

# System Messages

`com.coloros.mcs`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

More info needed.

Open in App Manager

# System Messages

`com.heytap.mcs`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

System messages with trackers.

## References

1. https://beta.pithus.org/report/8920395af63782fca8dfce18715a10ca5a2d8236d525208ea347eff8f738731e

Open in App Manager

# System Service

`com.oplus.exsystemservice`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Lots of permissions. The screenshot function will stop working when the app is disabled.

Open in App Manager

# System Tracing

`com.android.traceur`

- AOSP
- Safe to delete

Recording device activity over a short period of time is known as system tracing. System tracing produces a trace file that can be used to generate a system report.

Not useful if you’re not a developer.

## References

1. https://developer.android.com/topic/performance/tracing

Open in App Manager

# System UI Plug-in

`miui.systemui.plugin`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

When using HyperOS, removing this package breaks the iOS-style quick settings and Android will use the AOSP-version of the volume bar & reboot screen (AKA the option to power off/reboot your device). If your device is using MIUI, only the volume bar will change.

Open in App Manager

# System Update

`com.huawei.android.hwouc`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

OTA updates. Safe to remove if you have a very outdated device or flashed recovery.

Open in App Manager

# System Update

`com.lenovo.ota`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

App for your Over-The-Air (OTA) system update.

Open in App Manager

# System Update

`com.tcl.fota.system`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Provides System Updates.

Open in App Manager

# System Wi-Fi Resources

`com.android.wifi.resources`

- AOSP
- Unsafe

System Wi-Fi resources.

Open in App Manager

# System security components

`com.miui.guardprovider`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Removing this package will very likely break any app installation/update. Before removing, disable security things in MIUI security app. On HyperOS this module is responsible for showing the 'Install via USB' prompt when installing apps via ADB (enabled through developer options, requires Mi account the first time).

Guard Provider security app

The app includes 3 different antivirus brands built in that the user can choose (Avast, AVL and Tencent).

This app notably performs a virus scan of any apps you want to install.

A serious vulnerability was found in 2019.

You may want to remove this app from a privacy stance.

## References

1. https://research.checkpoint.com/2019/vulnerability-in-xiaomi-pre-installed-security-app/
2. https://beta.pithus.org/report/797a7e405bc8e767deebbbcab3e06a19b05156de44292c918b582dff3078d7b8

Open in App Manager

# System update

`com.motorola.settings`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Exactly not sure what it does.

Open in App Manager

# SystemHelper

`com.mobiletools.systemhelper`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Not available for users, has something about dual sim, App Info.

Open in App Manager

# SystemUpdate

`com.sec.android.systemupdate`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Updates will stop working.

System updater for Samsung phones.

## References

1. https://docs.samsungknox.com/CCMode/G985F_Q.pdf

Open in App Manager

# T-Mobile

`com.tmobile.pr.adapt`

- Carrier
- Safe to delete

A diagnostic tool for T-Mobile. This app can see all your installed apps, that you have allowed unknown sources on, that your rooted, and will deny your warranty saying your rooted. It constantly runs in the background.

Open in App Manager

# T-Mobile

`com.tmobile.pr.mytmobile`

- Carrier
- Safe to delete

T-mobile app

## References

1. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.tmobile.pr.mytmobile

Open in App Manager

# T-Mobile Diagnostics

`com.tmobile.echolocate`

- Others
- Safe to delete

More info needed

Open in App Manager

# T-Mobile Name ID

`com.whitepages.nameid.tmobile`

- Carrier
- Safe to delete

By WhitePages. Discontinued and replaced by com.tmobile.services.nameid.

## References

1. https://www.whitepages.com/
2. https://www.fiercewireless.com/wireless/t-mobile-to-offer-name-id-service-from-whitepages
3. https://www.geekwire.com/2016/whitepages-spins-caller-id-spam-blocking-app-startup-hiya/

Open in App Manager

# T-Mobile Scam Shield

`com.tmobile.services.nameid`

- Carrier
- Safe to delete

Never trust a company which promotes call ID/spam blocking features.

Name ID T-Mobile (powered by Hiya or cequint if on Samsung devices).

## References

1. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.tmobile.services.nameid
2. https://techcrunch.com/2019/08/09/many-robocall-blocking-apps-send-your-private-data-without-permission/

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# T-Mobile TV with Mobile HD

`com.mobitv.client.tmobiletvhd`

- Carrier
- Replace with alternative

Discontinued and replaced by nl.tmobiletv.vinson, provided by MobiTV.

## References

1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MobiTV
2. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=nl.tmobiletv.vinson

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# T-Mobile Visual Voicemail

`com.tmobile.vvm.application`

- Carrier
- Safe to delete

Lets you use your voice mail and manage your inbox without dialing into your voicemail.

## References

1. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.tmobile.vvm.application

Open in App Manager

# TADownloader

`com.samsung.android.tadownloader`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Seems to check if a trusted application needs an update and downloads it.

This package probably does more than that. There is a LOT of lines of code (obfuscated obviously)

It was used to push an update to fix a security issue with the fingerprint sensor in 2019.

Seems to be only used for biometrics stuff

There is Samsung analytics inside. You may want to remove it if you don’t use biometrics authentication.

## References

1. https://libredd.it/r/galaxys10/comments/bcy93f/adb_how_to_get_the_fingerprint_update_pushed_to/

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# TCT All in One Configuration

`com.tct.aio`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

It probably collects some data and CheckForUpdateTask OTA.

Open in App Manager

# TEEgrisTuiService

`com.samsung.sec.android.teegris.tui_service`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Security-related, but not necessary.

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# TIDAL Music

`com.aspiro.tidal`

- Others
- Replace with alternative

Tidal Music streaming app

## References

1. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.aspiro.tidal

Open in App Manager

# TIDAL Music

`com.aspiro.tidal.vpl`

- Others
- Replace with alternative

Tidal Music streaming app

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# TV d’Orange

`com.orange.owtv`

- Carrier
- Safe to delete

Lets you watch TV/VOD on your phone.

## References

1. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.orange.owtv

Open in App Manager

# Tags

`com.android.apps.tag`

- AOSP
- Replace with alternative

Support for NFC tags interactions (5 permissions, Contacts/Phone On by default).

NFC Tags are for instance used in buses to validate your transport card with your phone.

Other example: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/TecTile

You will still be able to connect to a NFC device (e.g a speaker) with this disabled.

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# Tags

`com.google.android.tag`

- Google
- Safe to delete

Support for NFC tags interactions (5 permissions : Contacts/Phone On by default).

NFC Tags are for instance used in bus to let you validate your transport card with your phone

Other example: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/TecTile

You will still be able to connect to an NFC device (e.g a speaker) if removed.

Open in App Manager

# Tags

`com.samsung.android.service.tagservice`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Tags in Samsung Gallery app.

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# TalkBack

`com.samsung.android.accessibility.talkback`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Samsung talkback in accessibility.

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# Tall cutout

`com.android.internal.display.cutout.emulation.tall`

- AOSP
- Unsafe

Removing the app will cause bootloop.

Display cutout variant.

## References

1. https://developer.android.com/guide/topics/display-cutout
2. https://source.android.com/devices/tech/display/display-cutouts

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# Tapered Rect

`com.android.theme.icon.taperedrect`

- AOSP
- Safe to delete

Android icons pack [Taperedrect]

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# Tech Expert

`com.asurion.home.sprint.vpl`

- Carrier
- Safe to delete

This app is developed by Asurion, a US company whose business is to sell insurances. All US carriers use Asurion for the phone insurances.

Replaced by “Sprint Complete”.

## References

1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asurion

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# TeeService

`com.trustonic.teeservice`

- Others
- Exercise caution

TEE = Trusted Execution Environment

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# Terms of Use for LG apps

`com.lge.eula`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

LG EULA (Terms of Use) accessible in the settings.

EULA = End User License Agreement.

Needed by LG HD Audio Recorder or it will force close (maybe used by some other stock app?)

## References

1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/End-user_license_agreement

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# Tethering

`com.google.android.networkstack.tethering`

- AOSP
- Unsafe

Used for USB and/or Wi-Fi tethering?

Open in App Manager

# Themes

`com.huawei.android.thememanager`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

After uninstalling the app, setting wallpapers directly will no longer work, but the wallpaper entry in the Settings app will still let you choose wallpapers. Without this package, you may no longer be able to change a notification sound.

Lets you download and use Huawei themes.

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# TikTok

`com.zhiliaoapp.musically`

- Others
- Safe to delete

The TikTok app

## References

1. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.zhiliaoapp.musically
2. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/TikTok#Privacy_and_security_concerns

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# Time Zone Updater

`com.android.timezone.updater`

- AOSP
- Exercise caution

This may cause a bootloop if removed. Timezone packages often causes that.

Automatically updates the clock to correspond to your current time zone.

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# Token

`com.tcl.token`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

It’s for ECID number but it’s safe to remove. Secret code 7383243.

Open in App Manager

# Toolbox

`com.agui.toolbox`

- Others
- Safe to delete

Contains a bunch of small utilites, most have there own APP but are only accessible from the Toolbox UI

included; Noise test, Compass, Flashlight, Bubble Level, Picture Hanging, Heart rate, Measure height,

Magnifier,Alarm, Plumb Bob, Protractor, Speedometer & a Pedometer.

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# Touch Control Areas

`com.lge.touchcontrol`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

I have never seen this menu in the settings app. I say it’s safe to remove. I can’t think of any use case for this setting, it just allows you to change where you’re allowed to touch the screen

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# TouchPal Emoji Keyboard

`com.emoji.keyboard.touchpal`

- Others
- Replace with alternative

Developed by Cootek a chinese company.

Adware (lots and lots of ads)

## References

1. https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/craigsilverman/google-banned-cootek-adware

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# TouchPal Keyboard

`com.cootek.smartinputv5.language.englishgb`

- Others
- Replace with alternative

Keyboard app by Cootek a chinese company.

Adware (lots and lots of ads)

## References

1. https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/craigsilverman/google-banned-cootek-adware

Open in App Manager

# Transfer To Phone Contacts

`com.tct.contacts.transfer`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

It’s additional thing.

Open in App Manager

# Transfert des données

`com.orange.tdd`

- Carrier
- Safe to delete

Lets you transfer wirelessly: contacts, SMS, call log, calendar, photos, videos, audio files, etc., all from your old Android.

## References

1. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.orange.tdd

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# Tripadvisor

`com.tripadvisor.tripadvisor`

- Others
- Safe to delete

Travel Guidance app

## References

1. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.tripadvisor.tripadvisor
2. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tripadvisor#Controversies
3. https://nypost.com/2016/03/01/why-you-should-never-ever-trust-tripadvisor/

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# Trusted Face

`com.android.facelock`

- AOSP
- Exercise caution

Do not remove if you use Face Unlock

Package for supporting the Face Unlock feature

Open in App Manager

# Trusted User Interface

`com.trustonic.tuiservice`

- Others
- Exercise caution

A security layer by Trustonic.

Allows a “Trusted App” to interact directly with the user, completely isolated from the device OS.

It’s closed source and normal devs can’t use it for their apps.

Mainly used by OEM apps like Samsung Pay and for DRM.

Google implemented their own TUI in Android Pie: https://android-developers.googleblog.com/search/label/Trusted%20User%20Interface

https://www.trustonic.com/news/blog/benefits-trusted-user-interface/

Disabling will break “Trusted Apps”.

## References

1. https://stackoverflow.com/questions/16909576/how-to-make-use-of-arm-trust-zone-in-android-application
2. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trusted_execution_environment
3. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ARM_architecture#Security_extensions
4. https://googleprojectzero.blogspot.com/2017/07/trust-issues-exploiting-trustzone-tees.html
5. https://medium.com/@nimronagy/arm-trustzone-on-android-975bfe7497d2
6. https://www.synacktiv.com/posts/exploit/kinibi-tee-trusted-application-exploitation.html
7. https://blog.quarkslab.com/introduction-to-trusted-execution-environment-arms-trustzone.html
8. https://medium.com/taszksec/unbox-your-phone-part-i-331bbf44c30c
9. nhttps://www.gsd.inesc-id.pt/~nsantos/papers/pinto_acsur19.pdf

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# Turbo Browser

`com.hawk.android.browser`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Likely a WebView-based web browser. Last updated 2019. Not maintained anymore.

## References

1. https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/mie-alcatel-support/turbo-browser-private-adblocker-fast-download/

Open in App Manager

# UC Browser

`com.UCMobile.intl`

- Others
- Replace with alternative

Insecure chinese web browser from Alibaba, which is well-known for its privacy & security issues.

## References

1. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.UCMobile.intl
2. https://citizenlab.ca/2015/05/a-chatty-squirrel-privacy-and-security-issues-with-uc-browser/
3. https://www.andmp.com/2019/05/advisory-unpatched-url-address-bar-vulnerability-in-latest-versions-of-UC-browers.html
4. https://www.zscaler.com/blogs/security-research/uc-browser-app-abuses-may-have-exposed-500-million-users

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# UME Web Browser

`com.ume.browser.northamerica`

- Others
- Replace with alternative

It has trackers and a LOT of unnecessary permissions.

## References

1. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ume.browser.northamerica
2. https://reports.exodus-privacy.eu.org/en/reports/com.ume.browser.cust/latest/

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# USBSettings

`com.sec.usbsettings`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Hidden settings. Lets you choose from ADB, MTP, RNDIS, ACM, DM (dial *#0808# to open)

Runs at startup.

Open in App Manager

# Uber

`com.ubercab`

- Others
- Safe to delete

Uber does not protect personal user data and has a questionable ethic.

## References

1. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ubercab
2. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Uber#Criticism

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# Uber - Driver

`com.ubercab.driver`

- Others
- Safe to delete

Uber does not protect personal user data and has a questionable ethic.

## References

1. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ubercab.driver
2. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Uber#Criticism

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# Uber Eats

`com.ubercab.eats`

- Others
- Safe to delete

Uber does not protect personal user data and has a questionable ethic.

## References

1. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ubercab.eats
2. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Uber#Criticism

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# UniPlay Service

`com.milink.service`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

MIUI screen casting service.

If removed, you’ll have to use Android’s native casting services which can be accessed through a 3rd party app.

Open in App Manager

# UnifiedNlp

`com.google.android.location`

- Google
- Replace with alternative

Handles location services on older devices. On newer ones Google location services is part of Google Play Services and Android location service is provided by com.android.location.fused or com.android.location.

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# Unsupported Headset Notifier

`com.sonyericsson.unsupportedheadsetnotifier`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Given its name, I think it displays a notification when you insert a headset not compatible with your phone.

Open in App Manager

# UpgradeSys

`com.adups.fota.sysoper`

- Others
- Safe to delete

FOTA = Firmware Over-the-air. Has a history of spying on its users.

## References

1. https://www.malwarebytes.com/blog/news/2017/12/mobile-menace-monday-upping-the-ante-on-adups-fwupgradeprovider
2. https://www.cvedetails.com/vulnerability-list/vendor_id-16034/product_id-35606/year-2017/Adups-Adups-Fota.html

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# UpgradeSys

`com.fw.upgrade.sysoper`

- Others
- Safe to delete

FOTA = Firmware Over-the-air. Has a history of spying its users.

## References

1. https://www.malwarebytes.com/blog/news/2017/12/mobile-menace-monday-upping-the-ante-on-adups-fwupgradeprovider
2. https://www.cvedetails.com/vulnerability-list/vendor_id-16034/product_id-35606/year-2017/Adups-Adups-Fota.html

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# User Dictionary

`com.android.providers.userdictionary`

- AOSP
- Exercise caution

Removing this package may cause settings menu to crash on some Huawei phones

Handles user dictionary for keyboard apps.

Content providers encapsulate data, providing centralized management of data shared between apps.

## References

1. https://developer.android.com/guide/topics/providers/content-providers.html

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# User Experience Program

`com.nearme.statistics.rom`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Removing it may break the search feature in the settings on some ColorOS versions.

Collect user data and sends them to Oppo. Intrusive and starts at boot.

## References

1. https://support.oppo.com/uk/answer/?aid=neu105
2. https://beta.pithus.org/report/5e06191ac6f8aefd39642f6341ee4897039815f5059dbe093a7bd2fe1e20c038

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# UserExperience

`com.lenovo.ue.device`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

User Experience Program

Analytics stuff. Displays an annoying notification after every reboot prompting you to join this user experience program.

## References

1. https://beta.pithus.org/report/54cc80e774c0106e2b74b7b8d50981ad2108dad2f8d4b2c6a5115e14256807f6

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# UwbApplication

`com.samsung.android.uwb`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

It’s used for SmartThings and new Smart Tags. This app is bloated.

Open in App Manager

# UwbTest

`com.sec.android.app.uwbtest`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

For testing UWB in the factory.

Open in App Manager

# VCalendar

`com.mediatek.calendarimporter`

- Others
- Safe to delete

Useful in China where Google isn’t available, but not needed for Google users.

Open in App Manager

# VZ Navigator

`com.vznavigator.Generic`

- Carrier
- Safe to delete

VZ Navigator (GPS app)

Open in App Manager

# VZWAPN

`com.vzw.apnservice`

- Carrier
- Safe to delete

APN Services.

## References

1. https://developer.android.com/reference/android/telephony/data/ApnSetting

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# Verizon Call Filter

`com.vzw.ecid`

- Carrier
- Safe to delete

Auto-block spam and report any unwanted numbers.

NOTE : Never trust a company which promotes call ID/spam blocking features.

## References

1. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.vzw.ecid

Open in App Manager

# Verizon Cloud

`com.vcast.mediamanager`

- Carrier
- Replace with alternative

Verizon Cloud

## References

1. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.vcast.mediamanager

Open in App Manager

# Verizon Location Agent

`com.telecomsys.directedsms.android.SCG`

- Carrier
- Safe to delete

Location tracking (does not impact GPS function if deleted, don’t worry).

Open in App Manager

# Verizon Login

`com.motricity.verizon.ssodownloadable`

- Carrier
- Safe to delete

Originally by Motricity, now Voltari.

Voltari provides relevance-driven mobile advertising, mobile marketing, mobile merchandising, and predictive analytics solutions.

Needed for “My Verizon”.

## References

1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Voltari
2. https://www.lightreading.com/motricity-holds-on-to-verizon-account/d/d-id/678478

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# Verizon Messages

`com.verizon.messaging.vzmsgs`

- Carrier
- Safe to delete

Verizon Messages

## References

1. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.verizon.messaging.vzmsgs

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# Verizon Store Demo Mode

`com.customermobile.preload.vzw`

- Carrier
- Safe to delete

Requires a lot of permissions and downloads a remote configuration file from an AWS-hosted domain over plain-text HTTP.

This leaves the overall device and configuration vulnerable.

## References

1. https://thehackernews.com/2024/08/google-pixel-devices-shipped-with.html

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# Verizon Visual Voicemail

`com.motorola.visualvoicemail`

- Carrier
- Safe to delete

On non-Verizon phones it has a generic “Voicemail” name and icon, and doesn’t seem to active.

Open in App Manager

# Vessel

`com.android.theme.icon.vessel`

- AOSP
- Safe to delete

Android icons pack [Vessel]

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# Video

`com.coloros.video`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Using inbuilt screen recorder you won't be able to open the recorded video from the notification view.

Default Oppo video player with too much permissions (21) for a video player!

## References

1. https://beta.pithus.org/report/4ceb96c23ad0e26ee8eceab293d251f8b1bddaf4a901741ee467e0bb867db6e9

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# Video

`com.sony.tvsideview.videoph`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Sony’s Video & TV SideView (replaced by “com.sony.tvsideview.phone”)

Lets you use your smartphone or tablet as a TV remote control for the home.

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# Video & TV SideView : Remote

`com.sony.tvsideview.phone`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Sony’s TV remote control app

## References

1. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sony.tvsideview.phone

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# Video Player

`com.transsion.magicshow`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

(Bad) video Player with Ads and weak security (including an unsecured WebView implementation that can lead to XSS attacks.

## References

1. https://beta.pithus.org/report/33cd478cc18f3a2c0d5f7fd33c7350127ee2cff7acdf87f70641ca21dd2b2dcb

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# Video Player

`com.zte.videoplayer`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

ZTE Video Player with INTERNET and ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE permissions.

## References

1. https://beta.pithus.org/report/caf2da956d33c5550e42d4250b0fa31dc605f39545c2eff36438fd88a0fc7c28

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# Video call effects

`com.samsung.android.vtcamerasettings`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Keep the focus on you during video calls by blurring the background or covering it with an image or color.

Unfortunately, only supports a few apps (Google Meet, WhatsApp, Zoom).

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# Virtual UICC Payment

`com.motorola.VirtualUiccPayment`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

SIM Card Payment also NFC. Only useful in China by hidden image files.

UICC stands for Universal Integrated Circuit Card.

It is the physical and logical platform for the USIM and may contain additional USIMs and other applications.

(U)SIM is an application on the UICC.

I guess this package provides support for NFC payments.

Note: The term SIM is widely used to refer to both SIMs and UICCs in the industry and among consumers.

## References

1. https://bluesecblog.wordpress.com/2016/11/18/uicc-sim-usim/
2. https://blog.velosiot.com/euicc-and-esim-are-they-the-same-thing

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# VisionProvider

`com.samsung.visionprovider`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Provider for Bixby Vision (com.samsung.android.visionintelligence)

Manages access to data stored by itself, stored by other apps, and provide a way to share these data with other apps.

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# Voice Dialer

`com.android.voicedialer`

- AOSP
- Replace with alternative

The AOSP Voice dialer. Lets you call someone or open an app with your voice from the dialer.

OEM often use their own code (embeded in their voice-controlled digital assistant)

Some OEMs (Huawei, Sony, Xiaomi) also use this package name for their own voice dialer app.

Open in App Manager

# Voice Search

`com.google.android.voicesearch`

- Google
- Safe to delete

(Discontinued) Google Voice Search (Speech-To-Text)

Open in App Manager

# VolumeMonitorProvider

`com.sec.android.app.volumemonitorprovider`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Used in Digital Wellbeing to average the dB heard through earphones and display it.

Open in App Manager

# VpnDialogs

`com.android.vpndialogs`

- AOSP
- Exercise caution

Provide VPN support to Android

Safe to remove if you don’t plan to use a VPN.

Open in App Manager

# VzwAVS

`com.verizon.vzwavs`

- Carrier
- Safe to delete

Has a scary list of permissions. Doesn’t seems to break anything if removed.

Open in App Manager

# VzwDM

`com.motorola.omadm.vzw`

- Carrier
- Safe to delete

OMA Device Management for Verizon.

Handles configuration of the device (including first time use), enabling and disabling features provided by carriers.

I believe it’s only useful if you want to use a Verizon service with a non branded phone (not sure at all)

Displays annoying notifications if you unlocked your bootloader.

## References

1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/OMA_Device_Management
2. https://www.androidpolice.com/2015/03/10/android-5-1-includes-new-carrier-provisioning-api-allows-carriers-easier-methods-of-setting-up-services-on-devices-they-dont-control/

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# VzwUnifiedSettingsApp

`com.motorola.vzw.provider`

- Carrier
- Safe to delete

Exact functionality is unknown. Label might be incorrect. Doesn’t seem to break anything once removed.

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# WMService

`com.miui.wmsvc`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Runs at boot and has access to internet + GPS

I quickly looked at the decompiled code and saw some unsanitized SQL inputs, which is BAD! (vulnerable to SQL injection)

Tries to get your android unique Google advertising ID from Google Play Services.

Feeds and launches the spying/analytics app “com.miui.hybrid”.

Doesn’t seem to do anything important, only tracking.

Open in App Manager

# Wake with voice

`com.miui.voicetrigger`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Not needed if you removed Chinese Mi AI.

Open in App Manager

# WalletSDK

`com.huawei.wallet.sdk.walletsdk`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

SDK for HUAWEI Wallet

Open in App Manager

# Wallpapers

`com.google.android.apps.wallpaper`

- Google
- Safe to delete

Wallpaper app from Google. Lets you set wallpaper from various sources including Google Earth collection

Open in App Manager

# Wallpapers

`com.lenovo.wallpaper`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Wallpaper manager app for lenovo devices.

Open in App Manager

# Waterfall cutout

`com.android.internal.display.cutout.emulation.waterfall`

- AOSP
- Unsafe

Removing the app will cause bootloop.

Display cutout variant.

## References

1. https://developer.android.com/guide/topics/display-cutout
2. https://source.android.com/devices/tech/display/display-cutouts

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# Wear OS

`com.google.android.wearable.app`

- Google
- Safe to delete

Wear OS Smartwatch

## References

1. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.wearable.app

Open in App Manager

# Weather

`com.rlk.weathers`

- Others
- Replace with alternative

Weather app with ads and trackers. Can access phone calls and SMS.

## References

1. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.rlk.weathers
2. https://beta.pithus.org/report/c3fa30c66192c458f93456401421d3c74f9122191b561781af142c42c24fe603

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# Weather

`com.yahoo.mobile.client.android.liveweather`

- Others
- Replace with alternative

All of their services are crappy so it’s not so difficult to boycott

## References

1. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.yahoo.mobile.client.android.weather
2. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Criticism_of_Yahoo!

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# Weather

`com.coloros.weather2`

- OEM
- Unsafe

Removal seems to trigger a bootloop on some phones.

ColorOS weather app.You should try, several users removed this app without any trouble on Oppo/Realme device with Android 11+.

## References

1. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.coloros.weather2
2. https://github.com/0x192/universal-android-debloater/issues/211

Open in App Manager

# Weather

`com.miui.weather2`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Weather app By Xiaomi.

## References

1. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.miui.weather2

Open in App Manager

# Weather

`com.samsung.android.watch.weather`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Weather application from Samsung.

Open in App Manager

# Weather

`com.sonymobile.xperiaweather`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Sony weather app

Note : Not all location are supported.

## References

1. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sonymobile.xperiaweather

Open in App Manager

# Weather

`com.vivo.dream.weather`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Screensaver weather.

Open in App Manager

# Weather

`com.zte.weather`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

ZTE Weather app.

## References

1. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.zte.weather

Open in App Manager

# Weather

`net.oneplus.weather`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Occasionally runs in the background; I think it runs every now and then to change the app icon to current weather conditions.

## References

1. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.oneplus.weather

Open in App Manager

# Weather Forecast

`com.tct.weather`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Weather forecasting app.

Open in App Manager

# Weather Live

`com.ape.weatherlive`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Weather app for Wiko mobile

Open in App Manager

# WfcWebView

`com.tct.wfcwebiew`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Make sure to have another WebView before removing it.

WebView app for TCL

Open in App Manager

# Wfd Service

`com.qualcomm.wfd.service`

- Others
- Exercise caution

Provides a way to cast your screen to a TV (Miracast). Or is it WiFi Direct?

## References

1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Miracast

Open in App Manager

# WhatsApp

`com.whatsapp`

- Others
- Replace with alternative

Popular messaging app from Meta. Requires Google Play Services to receive messages in the background.

## References

1. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.whatsapp
2. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WhatsApp#Controversies_and_criticism

Open in App Manager

# Wi-Fi Calling

`com.motorola.attvowifi`

- Carrier
- Safe to delete

AT&T Wifi-calling app.

## References

1. https://www.att.com/shop/wireless/features/wifi-calling.html

Open in App Manager

# Wi-Fi Provisioner

`com.google.android.apps.carrier.carrierwifi`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

On the code I found only:

OpenRoaming is a network of free and secure Wi-Fi hotspots. Require google account and google play services.

It can be also for wifi calling.

Open in App Manager

# Wi-Fi Tips

`com.samsung.android.net.wifi.wifiguider`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Removing the app makes it impossible to connect to a Wi-Fi network without a detected internet connection

Shows a question-mark button next to Wi-Fi networks that failed to connect for any reason, providing info to fix the specific issue. It also has a dedicated Settings activity that lists all possible help-tips, accessible via the “More tips” button when reading a tip.

Upon reinstalling a notification pops up saying “Analyzing Wi-Fi” for a few seconds, no idea what it’s doing.

Open in App Manager

# WifiBackupRestore

`com.oplus.wifibackuprestore`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Lets you backup your wifi credentials to the cloud. This app has obviously access to your wifi credential and have the INTERNET permission.

Pithus analysis: https://beta.pithus.org/report/76e43cf4dc55452f39d9b6117074f4072189d3c8ad9cb295a86e49438545f7aa

Open in App Manager

# Wiko Health

`com.ape.walkfit`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Walk counter and health for Wiko mobile

Open in App Manager

# Wiko Support

`com.wiko.services`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Support app for Wiko mobile

Open in App Manager

# Wireless Update

`com.adups.fota`

- Others
- Exercise caution

(AKA System Update) FOTA = Firmware Over-the-air. Has a history of spying its users. If the installed version is below 5.4.x, it must be uninstalled.

## References

1. https://www.malwarebytes.com/blog/news/2017/12/mobile-menace-monday-upping-the-ante-on-adups-fwupgradeprovider
2. https://www.cvedetails.com/vulnerability-list/vendor_id-16034/product_id-35606/year-2017/Adups-Adups-Fota.html

Open in App Manager

# Wireless emergency alerts

`com.google.android.cellbroadcastreceiver`

- Google
- Exercise caution

Cell broadcast is designed to deliver messages to multiple users in an area.

This is notably used by ISP to send Emergency/Government alerts.

Runs at boot and is also triggered after exiting airplane mode.

## References

1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cell_Broadcast
2. https://www.androidcentral.com/amber-alerts-and-android-what-you-need-know
3. https://android.googlesource.com/platform/packages/apps/CellBroadcastReceiver/+/refs/heads/master/src/com/android/cellbroadcastreceiver

Open in App Manager

# Wish

`com.contextlogic.wish`

- Others
- Safe to delete

Wish Shopping

## References

1. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.contextlogic.wish

Open in App Manager

# Woodoku

`com.tripledot.woodoku`

- Others
- Safe to delete

A wood block puzzle game

Preinstalled game on some Samsung phones. 28 permissions, 24 trackers

## References

1. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.tripledot.woodoku
2. https://reports.exodus-privacy.eu.org/reports/com.tripledot.woodoku/latest/

Open in App Manager

# Word Trip

`in.playsimple.wordtrip`

- Others
- Safe to delete

Word Count & word streak puzzle game. 19 trackers, 11 permissions

## References

1. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=in.playsimple.wordtrip
2. https://reports.exodus-privacy.eu.org/en/reports/in.playsimple.wordtrip/latest/

Open in App Manager

# Work Setup

`com.android.managedprovisioning`

- AOSP
- Exercise caution

Needed for sandbox apps such as Shelter or Insular/Island.

Work Setup/Work profile setup

Manages Android user account profiles.

The typical use-case is setting up a corporate profile that is controlled by the employer on an employee’s personal device, to keep personal and work data separate.

## References

1. https://support.google.com/work/android/answer/6191949
2. https://developers.google.com/android/work/requirements/work-profile
3. https://beta.pithus.org/report/922fa478f5b2a8784e33626f04ff039d510b9dd7d5fd06db5c55002b5b5afae1

Open in App Manager

# Work profile

`com.samsung.android.knox.containeragent`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Formerly, Workspace.

Provides an isolated environment to store data (see Secure Folder)

Note: With Knox 3.4, Knox containers are now deprecated and replaced by Android work profiles.

Comunicate with Samsung servers:

- https://vas.samsungapps.com (App updates)

- http://cn-ms.samsungapps.com (APK Server).

## References

1. https://support.samsungknox.com/hc/en-us/articles/115012547907-What-URLs-do-I-have-to-whitelist-to-make-Samsung-apps-work-with-an-authenticated-proxy-

Open in App Manager

# XFINITY WiFi Settings

`com.smithmicro.netwise.director.comcast.oem`

- Others
- Safe to delete

Auto-connects you to XFINITY WiFi hotspot.

XFINITY is a subsidiary of the Comcast Corporation

## References

1. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.smithmicro.netwise.director.comcast.oem
2. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xfinity

Open in App Manager

# XRVD

`com.qualcomm.qti.xrvd.service`

- Others
- Safe to delete

The real name of this app is XRVDTest. It has accessibility testing,

Collects some data? It’s something for developers probably.

Open in App Manager

# XShare Mini

`com.talpa.share`

- Others
- Safe to delete

File Sharing App (via Bluetooth) with Google and Facebook trackers.

Asks for a lot of permissions including ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION, REQUEST_INSTALL_PACKAGES.

## References

1. https://beta.pithus.org/report/949bf802e335ad0db47b1551cde46af2b2ef13da4b38be969c60c9439b94f05b

Open in App Manager

# Xiaomi Gallery

`com.miui.gallery`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Removing will break the send screenshot feature (swipe 3 fingers to show the screenshot preview)

Previously, MIUI Gallery.

It has several trackers and sometimes connects to Mi Cloud, even if an account is not added.

Open in App Manager

# Xiaomi Package Installer

`com.miui.global.packageinstaller`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

The security check / virus scan that runs after package installation.

Disabling/Uninstalling does not cause a bootloop and package installation still works fine.

Open in App Manager

# Xiaomi Security

`com.miui.securitycenter`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Removing the app may cause bootloops. It does not cause bootloops in Redmi Pad or MIUI 13 onwards, but you will lose some functionality like the battery status/usage page, as well as the app usage/removal page.

Provides “protection and optimization tools”: App lock, Data usage, Security scan, Cleaner, Battery saver, Blocklist and other features. It is mostly a front-end (UI).

## References

1. https://beta.pithus.org/report/f8c24ccfc526389ff9084505c60fba3d3463565f92e2015190e2974b370e7c4e
2. https://github.com/0x192/universal-android-debloater/issues/641

Open in App Manager

# Xiaomi System Service Plugin

`com.miui.securityadd`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Removing the app may cause bootloops in MIUI version below 13.

Related to the MIUI Security app

## References

1. https://github.com/0x192/universal-android-debloater/issues/641

Open in App Manager

# Xioami System Launcher

`com.miui.home`

- OEM
- Unsafe

If you remove this package on devices based on MIUI 12+ with Android 11+, you will loose navigation gestures and recent apps view even with a 3rd party launcher. Make sure you've installed another launcher before you disable

Formerly, MIUI System Launcher

It’s basically the home screen, the way icons and apps are organized and displayed.

## References

1. https://web.archive.org/web/20220926221620/https://libreddit.spike.codes/r/Xiaomi/comments/o6vk5z/miui_12125_and_android_11_gestures/

Open in App Manager

# Xioami Themes

`com.android.thememanager`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Disabling will break the ability to change the lock-screen wallpaper and ringtones in the OEM clock app.

Formerly, MIUI Themes.

Xiaomi seems to love confusing package names.

Lets you select and apply themes provided by Xiaomi.

Has a lot trackers. Running in the background.

Open in App Manager

# Xperia™ Japanese Keyboard

`com.sonymobile.pobox`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Package is named after POBox (Predictive Operation Based On eXample), a Japanese text entry technology and ambiguous retrieval, proposed in 1998 by Sony CSL fellow Toshiyuki Masuda.

## References

1. https://www.sonycsl.co.jp/project/402/

Open in App Manager

# YGPS

`com.mediatek.ygps`

- Others
- Replace with alternative

GPS test and bug report utilities, accessed via Engineer Mode. Not needed.

Open in App Manager

# Yellow Pages

`com.yellowpages.android.ypmobile`

- Others
- Safe to delete

Business related app

## References

1. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.yellowpages.android.ypmobile

Open in App Manager

# Yelp

`com.yelp.android`

- Others
- Safe to delete

Yelp lets users post reviews and rate businesses.

## References

1. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.yelp.android
2. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yelp#Controversy_and_litigation

Open in App Manager

# YouTube

`com.google.android.youtube`

- Google
- Replace with alternative

The YouTube app

## References

1. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.youtube

Open in App Manager

# YouTube Gaming

`com.google.android.apps.youtube.gaming`

- Google
- Safe to delete

Discontinued in March 2019, features integrated in main YouTube app.

Open in App Manager

# YouTube Go

`com.google.android.apps.youtube.mango`

- Google
- Replace with alternative

Lite version of the YouTube app. Discontinued in August 2022. Still present in Google Play Store for some reason.

## References

1. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.youtube.kids
2. https://support.google.com/youtube/thread/162222567/youtube-go-is-going-away-in-august-of-this-year

Open in App Manager

# YouTube Kids

`com.google.android.apps.youtube.kids`

- Google
- Replace with alternative

YouTube for kids.

## References

1. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.youtube.kids
2. https://qz.com/youtube-has-become-the-worlds-nanny-1850047610

Open in App Manager

# YouTube Music

`com.google.android.apps.youtube.music`

- Google
- Replace with alternative

YouTube Music client for Android

## References

1. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.youtube.music

Open in App Manager

# YouTube Studio

`com.google.android.apps.youtube.creator`

- Google
- Safe to delete

Intended for YouTube creators to track their channel activities and analytics.

## References

1. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.youtube.creator

Open in App Manager

# YouTube VR

`com.google.android.apps.youtube.vr`

- Google
- Safe to delete

Watch YouTube in VR.

## References

1. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.youtube.vr

Open in App Manager

# Zaza Remote

`com.tiqiaa.remote`

- Others
- Safe to delete

A Universal infrared control app full of trackers and with unecessary permissions.

## References

1. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.tiqiaa.remote
2. https://beta.pithus.org/report/93eed47a45c00998f2111907afc26b5697aaf7fb19c0efb6b42d46addf0e297c

Open in App Manager

# aidlserverdemo

`com.rongcard.eidapi`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

EID probably means Electronic ID. This presumably handles something related to that.

Useful only in China.

Has a lot of logs in code.

Open in App Manager

# android

`android`

- AOSP
- Unsafe

Android System

Android system framework? Apk file name: framework-res

Could be THE core of the android system.

Probably very unsafe to disable.

Open in App Manager

# android.aosp.overlay

`android.aosp.overlay`

- AOSP
- Unsafe

Refers to the Runtime Resource Overlay (RRO) framework that is built into the AOSP.

RRO allows for the dynamic modification of an app’s resources at runtime,

Enabling the customization of the app’s appearance and behavior without modifying its source code

https://source.android.com/docs/core/runtime/rros

Open in App Manager

# android.auto_generated_rro__

`android.auto_generated_rro__`

- AOSP
- Exercise caution

RRO = Runtime Resources Overlay. Changes values of a package config, based in the overlay definitions. Overlays are heavily used by OEMs to customize the look and feel of Android.

## References

1. https://source.android.com/devices/architecture/rros
2. https://code.tutsplus.com/tutorials/quick-tip-theme-android-with-the-runtime-resource-overlay-framework--cms-29708

Open in App Manager

# android.auto_generated_rro_product__

`android.auto_generated_rro_product__`

- AOSP
- Exercise caution

RRO = Runtime Resources Overlay. Used by OEMs to customize look and feel of certain applications.

## References

1. https://source.android.com/devices/architecture/rros
2. https://code.tutsplus.com/tutorials/quick-tip-theme-android-with-the-runtime-resource-overlay-framework--cms-29708

Open in App Manager

# android.auto_generated_rro_vendor__

`android.auto_generated_rro_vendor__`

- AOSP
- Exercise caution

RRO = Runtime Resources Overlay. Used by OEMs to customize look and feel of certain applications.

## References

1. https://source.android.com/devices/architecture/rros
2. https://code.tutsplus.com/tutorials/quick-tip-theme-android-with-the-runtime-resource-overlay-framework--cms-29708

Open in App Manager

# android.auto_generated_vendor_

`android.auto_generated_vendor_`

- AOSP
- Safe to delete

You may need this if you use Android Auto

Auto generated vendor’s stuff for Android Auto.

## References

1. https://www.android.com/intl/en_en/auto/

Open in App Manager

# android.autoinstalls.config.Nothing.Pong

`android.autoinstalls.config.Nothing.Pong`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

PlayAutoInstalls

AutoInstalls a set of OEM apps on device setup (first boot/factory reset).

Open in App Manager

# android.autoinstalls.config.TCL.PAI

`android.autoinstalls.config.TCL.PAI`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

AutoInstalls a set of OEM apps on device setup (first boot/factory reset).

Open in App Manager

# android.autoinstalls.config.Xiaomi.cactus

`android.autoinstalls.config.Xiaomi.cactus`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Cactus is the device codename.

AutoInstalls a set of OEM apps on device setup (first boot/factory reset).

Open in App Manager

# android.autoinstalls.config.Xiaomi.cepheus

`android.autoinstalls.config.Xiaomi.cepheus`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Cepheus is the device codename.

AutoInstalls a set of OEM apps on device setup (first boot/factory reset).

Open in App Manager

# android.autoinstalls.config.Xiaomi.cereus

`android.autoinstalls.config.Xiaomi.cereus`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Cepheus is the device codename.

AutoInstalls a set of OEM apps on device setup (first boot/factory reset). For example, Personal Activity Intelligence.

An algorithm that determines a personal activity index based on resting heart rate, heart condition during exercise, gender, weight, and age. Requires smart bracelet to work.

Open in App Manager

# android.autoinstalls.config.Xiaomi.daisy

`android.autoinstalls.config.Xiaomi.daisy`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Daisy is the device codename.

AutoInstalls a set of OEM apps on device setup (first boot/factory reset).

Open in App Manager

# android.autoinstalls.config.Xiaomi.dipper

`android.autoinstalls.config.Xiaomi.dipper`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Dipper is the device codename.

AutoInstalls a set of OEM apps on device setup (first boot/factory reset).

Open in App Manager

# android.autoinstalls.config.Xiaomi.land

`android.autoinstalls.config.Xiaomi.land`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

land is the device codename.

AutoInstalls a set of OEM apps on device setup (first boot/factory reset).

Open in App Manager

# android.autoinstalls.config.Xiaomi.model

`android.autoinstalls.config.Xiaomi.model`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

PlayAutoInstalls

AutoInstalls a set of OEM apps on device setup (first boot/factory reset).

Open in App Manager

# android.autoinstalls.config.Xiaomi.qssi

`android.autoinstalls.config.Xiaomi.qssi`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

PlayAutoInstalls

AutoInstalls a set of OEM apps on device setup (first boot/factory reset).

Open in App Manager

# android.autoinstalls.config.Xiaomi.willow

`android.autoinstalls.config.Xiaomi.willow`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

PlayAutoInstalls

AutoInstalls a set of OEM apps on device setup (first boot/factory reset).

Open in App Manager

# android.autoinstalls.config.asus.pai

`android.autoinstalls.config.asus.pai`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

PlayAutoInstalls

AutoInstalls a set of OEM apps on device setup (first boot/factory reset).

Open in App Manager

# android.autoinstalls.config.google.sabrina

`android.autoinstalls.config.google.sabrina`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

AutoInstalls a set of OEM apps on device setup (first boot/factory reset).

Open in App Manager

# android.autoinstalls.config.lge.device

`android.autoinstalls.config.lge.device`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

PlayAutoInstalls

AutoInstalls a set of OEM apps on device setup (first boot/factory reset).

Open in App Manager

# android.autoinstalls.config.oppo

`android.autoinstalls.config.oppo`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

PlayAutoInstalls

AutoInstalls a set of OEM apps on device setup (first boot/factory reset).

Open in App Manager

# android.autoinstalls.config.samsung

`android.autoinstalls.config.samsung`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

AutoInstalls a set of OEM apps on device setup (first boot/factory reset).

Open in App Manager

# android.autoinstalls.config.transsion.device

`android.autoinstalls.config.transsion.device`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

PlayAutoInstalls

AutoInstalls a set of OEM apps on device setup (first boot/factory reset).

Open in App Manager

# android.autoinstalls.config.vivo.devices

`android.autoinstalls.config.vivo.devices`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

PlayAutoInstalls

AutoInstalls a set of OEM apps on device setup (first boot/factory reset).

Open in App Manager

# android.autoinstalls.config.xioami.mibox3

`android.autoinstalls.config.xioami.mibox3`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

AutoInstalls a set of OEM apps on device setup (first boot/factory reset).

Open in App Manager

# android.connectivity.base.overlay

`android.connectivity.base.overlay`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

CaptivePortalLogin overlay.

Overlays work by mapping resources defined in the overlay package to resources defined in the target package. When an app attempts to resolve the value of a resource in the target package, the value of the overlay resource the target resource is mapped to is returned instead.

https://source.android.com/docs/core/runtime/rros

Open in App Manager

# android.ext.services

`android.ext.services`

- OEM
- Unsafe

Looks like useless BUT you risk bootloop phone.

Open in App Manager

# android.framework.res.rro.oneplus

`android.framework.res.rro.oneplus`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

A runtime resource overlay (RRO) is a package that changes the resource values of a target package at runtime. For example, an app installed on the system image might change its behavior based upon the value of a resource. Rather than hardcoding the resource value at build time, an RRO installed on a different partition can change the values of the app’s resources at runtime.

RROs can be enabled or disabled. You can programmatically set the enable/disable state to toggle an RRO’s ability to change resource values. RROs are disabled by default (however, static RROs are enabled by default).

https://source.android.com/docs/core/runtime/rros

Open in App Manager

# android.frameworkres.overlay.Network

`android.frameworkres.overlay.Network`

- OEM
- Unsafe

Network overlay.

Overlays work by mapping resources defined in the overlay package to resources defined in the target package. When an app attempts to resolve the value of a resource in the target package, the value of the overlay resource the target resource is mapped to is returned instead.

https://source.android.com/docs/core/runtime/rros

Open in App Manager

# android.frameworkres.overlay.display.product

`android.frameworkres.overlay.display.product`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

A runtime resource overlay (RRO) is a package that changes the resource values of a target package at runtime. For example, an app installed on the system image might change its behavior based upon the value of a resource. Rather than hardcoding the resource value at build time, an RRO installed on a different partition can change the values of the app’s resources at runtime.

RROs can be enabled or disabled. You can programmatically set the enable/disable state to toggle an RRO’s ability to change resource values. RROs are disabled by default (however, static RROs are enabled by default).

https://source.android.com/docs/core/runtime/rros

Open in App Manager

# android.miui.home.launcher.res

`android.miui.home.launcher.res`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Config to default icons/placeholder widgets in MIUI launcher.

It’s used only first time run MIUI launcher app like com.mi.globallayout.

Open in App Manager

# android.miui.overlay

`android.miui.overlay`

- OEM
- Unsafe

Refers to a specific package within the MIUI overlay,

The package contains various resources and components that are used to customize the appearance and behavior of the MIUI interface.

https://source.android.com/docs/core/runtime/rros

Open in App Manager

# android.miui.poco.launcher.res

`android.miui.poco.launcher.res`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Config to default icons/placeholder widgets in MIUI launcher.

It’s used only first time run MIUI launcher app like com.mi.globallayout.

Open in App Manager

# android.overlay.common

`android.overlay.common`

- AOSP
- Unsafe

It has some important settings and configurations related to Android.

Open in App Manager

# android.overlay.common.all_devices

`android.overlay.common.all_devices`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

This overlay has got useless configs (?)

Open in App Manager

# android.overlay.common.pong

`android.overlay.common.pong`

- OEM
- Unsafe

Brightness, screen configs. Better don’t risk

Open in App Manager

# android.overlay.common.spacewar

`android.overlay.common.spacewar`

- OEM
- Unsafe

Brightness, screen configs. Better don’t risk

Open in App Manager

# android.overlay.dynamicNavBar

`android.overlay.dynamicNavBar`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Found only in the bools.xml code, which shows the ‘config Support dynamic Navigation Bar’ ‘true’.

Open in App Manager

# android.overlay.gms.region.all

`android.overlay.gms.region.all`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Useless overlay to setupwizard things

Open in App Manager

# android.overlay.gms.region.eea

`android.overlay.gms.region.eea`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Useless overlay to setupwizard things

Open in App Manager

# android.overlay.gms.region.ind

`android.overlay.gms.region.ind`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Useless overlay to setupwizard things

Open in App Manager

# android.overlay.gms.region.row

`android.overlay.gms.region.row`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Useless overlay to setupwizard things

Open in App Manager

# android.overlay.multiuser

`android.overlay.multiuser`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Maximum multi user config.

Open in App Manager

# android.overlay.navbar

`android.overlay.navbar`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Show Navigation Bar Config.

Open in App Manager

# android.overlay.target

`android.overlay.target`

- AOSP
- Unsafe

It has some important settings and configurations related to Android.

Open in App Manager

# android.overlay.vivoresrro

`android.overlay.vivoresrro`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

This overlay has only: strings.xml: select_cancel.

Open in App Manager

# android.overlay.vrro

`android.overlay.vrro`

- OEM
- Unsafe

This overlay has display configs

Open in App Manager

# android.qvaoverlay.common

`android.qvaoverlay.common`

- AOSP
- Safe to delete

This app has no code and is safe to remove.

Open in App Manager

# android.romstats

`android.romstats`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Misleading package name. This is a Xiaomi-only package.

Can someone provide the .apk?

Telemetry stuff

Open in App Manager

# android.rro_product

`android.rro_product`

- OEM
- Unsafe

Better don’t touch it.

Open in App Manager

# android.telephony.overlay.cmcc

`android.telephony.overlay.cmcc`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Likely overlay themes from China Mobile Communications Corporation(CMCC) or China Telecom(CT).

Open in App Manager

# androidhwext

`androidhwext`

- OEM
- Unsafe

EMUI Graphical User Interface:

https://fixyourandroid.com/about/androidhwext

The framework responsible for the themes (even the standard one) of EMUI to launch. Also, it’s the core for the Themes app. REMOVING IT CAUSES A BOOTLOOP!

Open in App Manager

# androidx.camera.extensions.impl

`androidx.camera.extensions.impl`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Camera extensions for Huawei like Tags,HDR effects

and other things to video, photos.

Open in App Manager

# aon.frameworkres.overlay.display.product

`aon.frameworkres.overlay.display.product`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

A runtime resource overlay (RRO) is a package that changes the resource values of a target package at runtime. For example, an app installed on the system image might change its behavior based upon the value of a resource. Rather than hardcoding the resource value at build time, an RRO installed on a different partition can change the values of the app’s resources at runtime.

RROs can be enabled or disabled. You can programmatically set the enable/disable state to toggle an RRO’s ability to change resource values. RROs are disabled by default (however, static RROs are enabled by default).

https://source.android.com/docs/core/runtime/rros

Open in App Manager

# apnlib

`com.vzw.apnlib`

- Carrier
- Exercise caution

Removing it prevents calling or texting (breaks WiFi calling). On Auto Optimization, it causes auto reboots.

Kind of library for Verizon APN?

## References

1. https://developer.android.com/reference/android/telephony/data/ApnSetting

Open in App Manager

# asusims.overlay.aosp.documentsui

`asusims.overlay.aosp.documentsui`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Not needed overlay for hide documentsui icon. No effects after remove.

Open in App Manager

# asusims.overlay.common

`asusims.overlay.common`

- OEM
- Unsafe

It have important configs better dont risk.

Important configs to android.

Open in App Manager

# asusims.overlay.documentsui

`asusims.overlay.documentsui`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Not needed overlay for hide documentsui icon. No effects after remove.

Open in App Manager

# atlasService

`com.oplus.atlas`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Separate app sound and individual app volumes.

## References

1. https://beta.pithus.org/report/6d0f9433431cd34a8e9aaef99b329b3623118a1699033be36032f64653dab3d0

Open in App Manager

# blibli.mobile.commerce

`blibli.mobile.commerce`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Blibli Belanja Online Mall

Chinese payment blipay

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=blibli.mobile.commerce

Open in App Manager

# bootagent

`com.samsung.ucs.agent.boot`

- OEM
- Unsafe

UCS is a company which has partnered with Samsung to provide licenses for Samsung Knox.

I don’t have precise information about the package itself but there are chances that it verifies some files on boot. If these files are not verified then it may prevent the phone from booting.

## References

1. https://www.ucssolutions.com/blog/samsung-knox/

Open in App Manager

# cit test

`com.longcheertel.cit`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Hidden hardware tests.

Open in App Manager

# cn.nubia.accounts

`cn.nubia.accounts`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

ZAccountService

It’s for Nubia Account.

Open in App Manager

# cn.nubia.advanced

`cn.nubia.advanced`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Hidden advanced test bluetooth, WiFi

Open in App Manager

# cn.nubia.aftersale

`cn.nubia.aftersale`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Has location permissions and it’s for debugging, logs.

Open in App Manager

# cn.nubia.antivirus

`cn.nubia.antivirus`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

We don’t need antivirus if we have Play Protect.

Open in App Manager

# cn.nubia.applockmanager

`cn.nubia.applockmanager`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

App Lock, Add Eyeprint

Open in App Manager

# cn.nubia.apptimelock

`cn.nubia.apptimelock`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Healthy time management

App time limit.

Open in App Manager

# cn.nubia.autoagingtest

`cn.nubia.autoagingtest`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Hidden camera, WiFi tests.

Open in App Manager

# cn.nubia.behaviordetection

`cn.nubia.behaviordetection`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Chinese useless frameworks.

Used to collect application behavior data to understand users.

Open in App Manager

# cn.nubia.bluetooth.opp

`cn.nubia.bluetooth.opp`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Needed for Bluetooth

Open in App Manager

# cn.nubia.bootanimationinfo

`cn.nubia.bootanimationinfo`

- OEM
- Unsafe

Boot Animation Info

Probably it’s unsafe to remove.

Open in App Manager

# cn.nubia.browser

`cn.nubia.browser`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Browser

Stock Nubia Chinese browser.

Open in App Manager

# cn.nubia.calendar.preset

`cn.nubia.calendar.preset`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Calendar

Stock Calendar app

Open in App Manager

# cn.nubia.clock.widget.preset

`cn.nubia.clock.widget.preset`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

ClockWidget

It has more permissions than it should have and DaemonService

Open in App Manager

# cn.nubia.cloud

`cn.nubia.cloud`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Nubia Cloud Manager

Open in App Manager

# cn.nubia.contacts

`cn.nubia.contacts`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Contacts

Stock Nubia Contacts

Open in App Manager

# cn.nubia.controlcenter

`cn.nubia.controlcenter`

- OEM
- Unsafe

control center

Provides a control panel for controlling the switching of

important functions in the system, such as data services, WiFi and other switches.

Open in App Manager

# cn.nubia.contrycode

`cn.nubia.contrycode`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Useless logs. Useless frameworks.

Open in App Manager

# cn.nubia.databackup

`cn.nubia.databackup`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Backup

It’s not the best choice for backup. Read Nubia privacy policy before.

Open in App Manager

# cn.nubia.deskclock.preset

`cn.nubia.deskclock.preset`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Clock

Stock Clock app for manage alarms.

Open in App Manager

# cn.nubia.diyaod

`cn.nubia.diyaod`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

It can be found in settings

Open in App Manager

# cn.nubia.doubleapp

`cn.nubia.doubleapp`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

App duplicator

it’s duplicating app feature that can be found in settings

Open in App Manager

# cn.nubia.dynamicwallpaper

`cn.nubia.dynamicwallpaper`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Needed for video wallpapers

Open in App Manager

# cn.nubia.edge

`cn.nubia.edge`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Smart Service Card

Smart Service Card, Smart sidebar.

Open in App Manager

# cn.nubia.entertainmenttoolbox

`cn.nubia.entertainmenttoolbox`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Useless logs, tracking. Useless frameworks.

Open in App Manager

# cn.nubia.error.dialog

`cn.nubia.error.dialog`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

It’s just a system error dialog. It doesn’t send data anywhere.

Open in App Manager

# cn.nubia.extcard

`cn.nubia.extcard`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Nubia Chinese pay

Open in App Manager

# cn.nubia.faceid

`cn.nubia.faceid`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Face unlock lock screen.

Open in App Manager

# cn.nubia.factory

`cn.nubia.factory`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Hidden hardware tests.

Open in App Manager

# cn.nubia.fan

`cn.nubia.fan`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

It has cooling fan activities.

Open in App Manager

# cn.nubia.fastpair

`cn.nubia.fastpair`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Ultra low latency? It’s something for Nubia earphones.

Open in App Manager

# cn.nubia.filebrowser

`cn.nubia.filebrowser`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

File browser

It’s for file browser probably. Has Chinese components.

Open in App Manager

# cn.nubia.fileobserver

`cn.nubia.fileobserver`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

FileObserver

FileObserver? Has Chinese components.

Open in App Manager

# cn.nubia.forbid.selfstart.provider

`cn.nubia.forbid.selfstart.provider`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Mainly used to manage application self-startup, convenient for users to adjust the policy of application self-startup.

Open in App Manager

# cn.nubia.gallery3d

`cn.nubia.gallery3d`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Gallery

Stock gallery with Chinese trackers.

Open in App Manager

# cn.nubia.gallerylockscreen

`cn.nubia.gallerylockscreen`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Wallpapers are displayed on the lock screen.

Open in App Manager

# cn.nubia.gamehelpmodule

`cn.nubia.gamehelpmodule`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

It’s a macro for the game. I think it’s very useful if you’re playing games.

Open in App Manager

# cn.nubia.gamehighlights

`cn.nubia.gamehighlights`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Red Magic Moment game recorder

I think it’s very useful if you’re playing games.

Open in App Manager

# cn.nubia.gamelauncher

`cn.nubia.gamelauncher`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Game Space Nubia

I think it’s very useful if you’re playing games.

Open in App Manager

# cn.nubia.gamenotes

`cn.nubia.gamenotes`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Game Notes

Game Notes? Probably an optional thing.

Open in App Manager

# cn.nubia.gamepi

`cn.nubia.gamepi`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Needed for game optimization probably and also has something for Game Space

Open in App Manager

# cn.nubia.garbagecleanwidget

`cn.nubia.garbagecleanwidget`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Widget One-tap Cleanup

Useless Widget One-tap Cleanup. Useless frameworks.

Open in App Manager

# cn.nubia.gif

`cn.nubia.gif`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

It’s for creating GIFs

Open in App Manager

# cn.nubia.gpu.drivers

`cn.nubia.gpu.drivers`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

It has GPU settings so better keep that.

Open in App Manager

# cn.nubia.harassintercept

`cn.nubia.harassintercept`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Mainly used to intercept harassing and fraudulent phone calls and text messages,

while the user can also customize the way to intercept.

Open in App Manager

# cn.nubia.heartrate

`cn.nubia.heartrate`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Hidden? Heart Rate Detection

Open in App Manager

# cn.nubia.hybrid

`cn.nubia.hybrid`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Quick Apps Preview for ads 3d. Has a lot of Chinese components.

Open in App Manager

# cn.nubia.identity

`cn.nubia.identity`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

It’s for personalized recommendations.

Open in App Manager

# cn.nubia.jobdispatcher

`cn.nubia.jobdispatcher`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Mainly through the network to modify the basic data and functions of the self-developed application

module part of the cell phone system in the background. Also has neopush.

Open in App Manager

# cn.nubia.keymapcenter

`cn.nubia.keymapcenter`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

It’s for gaming right? Useless frameworks.

Open in App Manager

# cn.nubia.launcher

`cn.nubia.launcher`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Launcher

Stock Nubia Launcher.

Open in App Manager

# cn.nubia.monitor

`cn.nubia.monitor`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Better keep this for gaming.

Open in App Manager

# cn.nubia.musicpicker.preset

`cn.nubia.musicpicker.preset`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Ringtones

Music Picker for nubia phones.

Open in App Manager

# cn.nubia.myfile

`cn.nubia.myfile`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

File Manager

Nubia File Manager.

Open in App Manager

# cn.nubia.neopush

`cn.nubia.neopush`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Not needed for notifications. Has a lot of permissions.

Open in App Manager

# cn.nubia.neostore

`cn.nubia.neostore`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

App Store

Nubia App Store

Open in App Manager

# cn.nubia.owlsystem

`cn.nubia.owlsystem`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Nubia data collection. It has a lot of permissions and it’s spyware!

Open in App Manager

# cn.nubia.packageoptimization

`cn.nubia.packageoptimization`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Nubia Package Optimization

Nubia Package Optimization? Cleans cache and more

Open in App Manager

# cn.nubia.paycomponent

`cn.nubia.paycomponent`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Chinese pay Nubia

Open in App Manager

# cn.nubia.persist

`cn.nubia.persist`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

PersistService

PersistService? In code I found it’s for logs.

Open in App Manager

# cn.nubia.phonemanualintegrate.preset

`cn.nubia.phonemanualintegrate.preset`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Useless User Guide

Open in App Manager

# cn.nubia.photoeditor

`cn.nubia.photoeditor`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Photo Editor

Photo Editor. It has Baidu location so better turn off network for this app.

Open in App Manager

# cn.nubia.powersaving

`cn.nubia.powersaving`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Better keep this for power saving?

Open in App Manager

# cn.nubia.processmanager

`cn.nubia.processmanager`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Useless frameworks

Open in App Manager

# cn.nubia.quickappwebserver

`cn.nubia.quickappwebserver`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Another component of Quick Apps Preview for ads 3d.

Open in App Manager

# cn.nubia.quicksearchbox

`cn.nubia.quicksearchbox`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Useless quick search box

Open in App Manager

# cn.nubia.ramdisk

`cn.nubia.ramdisk`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Probably it’s for optimization

Open in App Manager

# cn.nubia.sar

`cn.nubia.sar`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

PersistService

PersistService? In code I found it’s for logs.

Open in App Manager

# cn.nubia.security2

`cn.nubia.security2`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

It’s not only security but it has a lot of useful settings.

Better keep this.

Open in App Manager

# cn.nubia.sensor

`cn.nubia.sensor`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Hidden sensor calibration.

Open in App Manager

# cn.nubia.setupwizard

`cn.nubia.setupwizard`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Setup Wizard

You don’t need it after first-boot setup.

Open in App Manager

# cn.nubia.share

`cn.nubia.share`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

share video

Nubia share video. You can share video by this app probably.

Open in App Manager

# cn.nubia.smartrecognition

`cn.nubia.smartrecognition`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

It’s for smart things

Open in App Manager

# cn.nubia.supersnap

`cn.nubia.supersnap`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Super Snap Shot, Screenshot

Open in App Manager

# cn.nubia.systemupdate

`cn.nubia.systemupdate`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

System Update

Provides system updates for nubia

Open in App Manager

# cn.nubia.theme.apply

`cn.nubia.theme.apply`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Needed for theme apply

Open in App Manager

# cn.nubia.thememanager

`cn.nubia.thememanager`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Theme Manager

Stock Nubia Theme Manager

Open in App Manager

# cn.nubia.touping

`cn.nubia.touping`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Needed for screen cast

Open in App Manager

# cn.nubia.upgradeservice

`cn.nubia.upgradeservice`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Needed for upgrade service.

Open in App Manager

# cn.nubia.video

`cn.nubia.video`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Video Player

Nubia Video Player

Open in App Manager

# cn.nubia.virtualgamehandle

`cn.nubia.virtualgamehandle`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Virtual joystick

Virtual joystick? Useless logs, tracking. Useless frameworks.

Open in App Manager

# cn.nubia.voiceassist

`cn.nubia.voiceassist`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Nubia Voice

Assistant things.

Open in App Manager

# cn.nubia.woodpecker

`cn.nubia.woodpecker`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Another tool for logs.

Open in App Manager

# cn.nubia.yulorepage

`cn.nubia.yulorepage`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Yulorepage

Has only notifications thing.

Not very useful. It’s something for China like yellow pages.

Open in App Manager

# cn.nubia.zappdatabackup

`cn.nubia.zappdatabackup`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Backup App, Restore App

Open in App Manager

# cn.nubia.ziconunity

`cn.nubia.ziconunity`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Icon handling

Icon handling? It’s for theme icons probably

Open in App Manager

# cn.oneplus.nvbackup

`cn.oneplus.nvbackup`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

NVBackupUI

Runs in the background on some phones.

Handles things related to OTA system updates?

Safe to disable, but might break OTA updates.

Open in App Manager

# cn.oneplus.oem_tcma

`cn.oneplus.oem_tcma`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

TCMA = Tiered Contention Multiple Access

Runs on boot.

A form of CSMA/CA, a cellular traffic management protocol. TCMA schedules transmission of different types of traffic based on urgency.

China-only? (the “cn” in cn.oneplus is China’s country code)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carrier-sense_multiple_access_with_collision_avoidance

https://patents.google.com/patent/US20020163933A1

Open in App Manager

# cn.oneplus.oemtcma

`cn.oneplus.oemtcma`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

TCMA = Tiered Contention Multiple Access

Runs on boot.

A form of CSMA/CA, a cellular traffic management protocol. TCMA schedules transmission of different types of traffic based on urgency.

China-only? (the “cn” in cn.oneplus is China’s country code)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carrier-sense_multiple_access_with_collision_avoidance

https://patents.google.com/patent/US20020163933A1

Open in App Manager

# cn.wps.moffice.lite.meizu

`cn.wps.moffice.lite.meizu`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

WPS Office

Chinese WPS Office

Open in App Manager

# cn.wps.moffice_eng

`cn.wps.moffice_eng`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

WPS Office

Chinese WPS Office pre-installed on Xiaomi devices.

Open in App Manager

# cn.wps.moffice_eng.xiaomi.lite

`cn.wps.moffice_eng.xiaomi.lite`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Chinese WPS Office

Open in App Manager

# cn.zte.recorder

`cn.zte.recorder`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

ZTE Voice Recorder with… 33 permissions and talking with Baidu servers. Pithus analysis: https://beta.pithus.org/report/bab47d32f5b93cdf4d3a3cb082d1d0e7ba3e323356391b2d46e63617c1d15324

Open in App Manager

# com.Qunar

`com.Qunar`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Chinese partner app ‘Qunar Travel’.

Open in App Manager

# com.Rogers.MyRogersTab

`com.Rogers.MyRogersTab`

- Carrier
- Safe to delete

Appears to be the tablet version of MyRogers (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fivemobile.myaccount), an app to manage your account with Canadian carrier Rogers.

Open in App Manager

# com.UCMobile

`com.UCMobile`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Chinese UC Mobile.

Open in App Manager

# com.achievo.vipshop

`com.achievo.vipshop`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Chinese some shop, normal user can uninstall it.

Open in App Manager

# com.activate.activatephone

`com.activate.activatephone`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Useless frameworks.

Open in App Manager

# com.adaptivebrightnessgo

`com.adaptivebrightnessgo`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Not related to adaptive brightness in the sliding bar. The APK is called `CameraLightSensor`, so I guess it’s for the camera.

Open in App Manager

# com.agui.app.imei

`com.agui.app.imei`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

IMEI Tool: Change MEID’s & IMEI’s of both SIM’s

Enter ##08## in the dial pad to access

Open in App Manager

# com.agui.app.memtester

`com.agui.app.memtester`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Memory tester

Hidden test menu. Used in diagnostics, normally invoked by MMI(Man-Machine Interface) Codes

Open in App Manager

# com.agui.appblock

`com.agui.appblock`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

App blocker

Settings > Intelligent assistance: App blocker

Unihertz power management service killing background apps to improve battery performance.

Open in App Manager

# com.agui.batterystatsdumper

`com.agui.batterystatsdumper`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Battery Stats Dumper

Lets you check and clear battery usage statistics.

Enter ##010## in the dial pad to access this hidden menu.

Open in App Manager

# com.agui.newsos

`com.agui.newsos`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

SOS

Notify emergency contacts. When triggered, will also put the phone in a low comsumption mode

Open in App Manager

# com.agui.nfc

`com.agui.nfc`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

NFC card emulation: simulates various types of unencrypted entrance cards.

Open in App Manager

# com.agui.providers.pedometer

`com.agui.providers.pedometer`

- OEM
- Unsafe

Toolbox > “Pedometer” Pedometer/step counter.

Because of a feature that integrates with the lock sceen the System UI crashes when removed.

Open in App Manager

# com.agui.screenshot

`com.agui.screenshot`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Screenshot

Screenshot utility triggered when double tapping the Red Button

Open in App Manager

# com.agui.update

`com.agui.update`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

“Wireless Update” Settings > About Phone : Sytem update.

Removing will prevent Automatic Wireless Updates

Open in App Manager

# com.agui.update.overlay

`com.agui.update.overlay`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Overlay for com.agui.update. Overlay are usually themes.

Open in App Manager

# com.agui.usbcamera

`com.agui.usbcamera`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Toolbox > “USB Camera” Only usefull if you want to use a USB Camera

Open in App Manager

# com.aiunit.aon

`com.aiunit.aon`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

AONService. ColorOS Smart Features.

App run with AI and phone sensors to recognize what best scenario for run privacy protection and the smart features OPPO offer.

1. Smart Spying Prevention, 2. Smart Air Control, 3. Smart Rotation, 4. Smart Always On Display.

https://community.oppo.com/thread/1446120575440257025

Open in App Manager

# com.alam.overlay.android

`com.alam.overlay.android`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

It looks like the unused stuff has been translated into Indonesian.

Open in App Manager

# com.alam.overlay.android.systemui

`com.alam.overlay.android.systemui`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

It looks like the unused stuff has been translated into Indonesian.

Open in App Manager

# com.alcatel.mcrm

`com.alcatel.mcrm`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

enjoy.now

It’s an app for debugging and requires Google Play services.

Open in App Manager

# com.alibaba.aliexpresshd

`com.alibaba.aliexpresshd`

- Others
- Safe to delete

AliExpress shopping/marketplace.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.alibaba.aliexpresshd

Open in App Manager

# com.altice.android.myapps

`com.altice.android.myapps`

- Carrier
- Safe to delete

MyApps

it’s probably for install apps but it’s useless.

Open in App Manager

# com.amap.android.location

`com.amap.android.location`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Chinese location. Not needed for location.

Open in App Manager

# com.amazon.amazonvideo.livingroom

`com.amazon.amazonvideo.livingroom`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Prime video

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.amazon.amazonvideo.livingroom&hl=en&gl=US

Open in App Manager

# com.americanexpress.plenti

`com.americanexpress.plenti`

- Carrier
- Safe to delete

Plenti

Get points and promos with your American Express card

Open in App Manager

# com.android.BBKClock

`com.android.BBKClock`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Clock

Vivo clock app. App for manage alarms.

Open in App Manager

# com.android.BBKCrontab

`com.android.BBKCrontab`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Task timer

It’s for scheduling tasks.

Open in App Manager

# com.android.DeviceAsWebcam

`com.android.DeviceAsWebcam`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Using smartphone as webcam.

Open in App Manager

# com.android.LGSetupWizard

`com.android.LGSetupWizard`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

The first time you turn your device on, a Welcome screen is displayed. It guides you through the basics of setting up your device.

It’s the setup for LG services.

Open in App Manager

# com.android.SystemUIResOverlay

`com.android.SystemUIResOverlay`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Threekey volume guide pictures.

Open in App Manager

# com.android.VideoPlayer

`com.android.VideoPlayer`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

i Video

Video player app for vivo phones.

Open in App Manager

# com.android.WingFactoryCamera

`com.android.WingFactoryCamera`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

MiCaliTool

Camera Calibration.

Open in App Manager

# com.android.adservices.api

`com.android.adservices.api`

- AOSP
- Safe to delete

Android AdServices. Introduced in Android 13 privacy sandbox beta components disabled on default.

https://source.android.com/docs/core/ota/modular-system/adservices

Open in App Manager

# com.android.angle

`com.android.angle`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Have only empty main activity. it’s not a joke.

Open in App Manager

# com.android.backup

`com.android.backup`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Xiaomi Backup and Restore feature (mislead package name).

This package was replaced by ‘com.miui.backup’ on newer models.

Open in App Manager

# com.android.backupconfirm

`com.android.backupconfirm`

- AOSP
- Exercise caution

Disabling this package breaks ADB Backup and crashes on attempting to add a Google account

Restores Google settings with Google Backup restore.

Displays confirmation popup when doing ADB backup.

Open in App Manager

# com.android.basicsmsreceiver

`com.android.basicsmsreceiver`

- AOSP
- Exercise caution

Gets SMS and creates notifications:

https://android.googlesource.com/platform/packages/apps/BasicSmsReceiver/+/jb-dev/src/com/android/basicsmsreceiver/BasicSmsReceiverApp.java

Open in App Manager

# com.android.bbk.lockscreen3

`com.android.bbk.lockscreen3`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Lock

Needed for lockscreen?

Open in App Manager

# com.android.bbklog

`com.android.bbklog`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Log Collection

Logs everything.

Open in App Manager

# com.android.bbkmusic

`com.android.bbkmusic`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

i Music

Music app with Chinese trackers.

Open in App Manager

# com.android.bio.face.service

`com.android.bio.face.service`

- AOSP
- Exercise caution

Handles facial recognition.

Open in App Manager

# com.android.bips.auto_generated_rro_product__

`com.android.bips.auto_generated_rro_product__`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Unused auto generated code: color icon code to print service.

Open in App Manager

# com.android.bips.overlay.pixel

`com.android.bips.overlay.pixel`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

it’s overlay only to icon color.

Open in App Manager

# com.android.bluetooth.auto_generated_rro_product__

`com.android.bluetooth.auto_generated_rro_product__`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Random generated code app, in TECNO Phone found headphones images in the app to Settings.

Open in App Manager

# com.android.bluetooth.bthelper

`com.android.bluetooth.bthelper`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

BtHelper

it’s only for Apple Air Pods. it’s used to check the battery level of AirPods headphones.

Open in App Manager

# com.android.bluetooth.oplus.overlay

`com.android.bluetooth.oplus.overlay`

- OEM
- Unsafe

Overlay to ‘com.android.bluetooth’.

Open in App Manager

# com.android.bluetooth.overlay

`com.android.bluetooth.overlay`

- OEM
- Unsafe

Not a standard package provided by the Android framework.

It seems to be a custom package specific to a particular Android device or custom ROM.

Based on the search results, there is no official documentation or information available about in the Android documentation or developer resources.

It is possible that this package contains custom overlays or modifications related to the Bluetooth functionality on a specific device or ROM.

Overlays are used to customize the behavior or appearance of the Android system without modifying the core framework.

These overlays can be provided by device manufacturers or custom ROM developers to add or modify features specific to their devices.

Open in App Manager

# com.android.bluetooth.overlay.common

`com.android.bluetooth.overlay.common`

- AOSP
- Exercise caution

Overlays are usually themes.

Open in App Manager

# com.android.bluetooth.tempow

`com.android.bluetooth.tempow`

- OEM
- Unsafe

Implementation of a improved bluetooth protocol (developed by french company Tempow)

https://www.tempow.com/tap

NOTE: This is NOT an AOSP package. It is OEMs who choose to implement this procotol or not.

For now, only TCL has this.

Open in App Manager

# com.android.browser.provider

`com.android.browser.provider`

- AOSP
- Safe to delete

Old package (2014). Chrome bookmarks provider? Injects Picasa URL (https://picasaweb.google.com) in the Chrome browser’s bookmarks in the browser.

Open in App Manager

# com.android.camera

`com.android.camera`

- AOSP
- Replace with alternative

The stock AOSP camera app on many phones. However, on some Xiaomi phones, it is actually the Xiaomi Camera app. Deleting this will result in no camera app.

Try Open Camera as an open source alternative:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.sourceforge.opencamera&hl=en&gl=US

Open in App Manager

# com.android.camera.overlay

`com.android.camera.overlay`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Unused? In code found some sounds to camera app

and random images that looks like a calibration.

Open in App Manager

# com.android.camera2

`com.android.camera2`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Xiaomi Camera (I don’t know why they kept this package name. It’s really confusing.)

It’s a proprietary app based on the AOSP sources:

https://android.googlesource.com/platform/packages/apps/Camera2/+/master/src/com/android/camera

Open in App Manager

# com.android.camerabigballconfig.overlay

`com.android.camerabigballconfig.overlay`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Configures default Qr Code component

com.google.android.gms .mlkit.barcode.ui.PlatformBarcodeScanningActivityProxy. Not needed to camera or scan QR Code.

Open in App Manager

# com.android.cameraextensions

`com.android.cameraextensions`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

CameraExtensionsProxy.

Camera-related third-party apps can call Android camera extensions such as Portrait, Night Mode, and HDR, which doesn’t seem to work significantly on MIUI.

Open in App Manager

# com.android.captiveportallogin.overlay

`com.android.captiveportallogin.overlay`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

it’s overlay only to icon color.

Open in App Manager

# com.android.carrierconfig

`com.android.carrierconfig`

- AOSP
- Replace with alternative

Dynamically provides configuration for the carrier network.

The config contains: Roaming networks, Voicemail settings, SMS/MMS settings, VoLTE/IMS settings, and more.

If a carrier app is installed it will be queried for overrides to these settings.

Seems to run on boot and when you swap SIM?

## References

1. https://source.android.com/devices/tech/config/carrier
2. https://cs.android.com/android/platform/superproject/+/master:packages/apps/CarrierConfig/src/com/android/carrierconfig/DefaultCarrierConfigService.java

Open in App Manager

# com.android.carrierconfig.overlay.common

`com.android.carrierconfig.overlay.common`

- AOSP
- Replace with alternative

Needed for (com.android.carrierconfig).

Open in App Manager

# com.android.carrierconfig.overlay.product

`com.android.carrierconfig.overlay.product`

- OEM
- Unsafe

Better keep this for LTE network.

Open in App Manager

# com.android.cellbroadcast.overlay

`com.android.cellbroadcast.overlay`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Unused overlay without code. Only for Test message.

Open in App Manager

# com.android.cellbroadcastreceiver.basiccolorblack.overlay

`com.android.cellbroadcastreceiver.basiccolorblack.overlay`

- AOSP
- Exercise caution

Dark theme overlay for com.android.cellbroadcastreceiver

Open in App Manager

# com.android.cellbroadcastreceiver.basiccolorwhite.overlay

`com.android.cellbroadcastreceiver.basiccolorwhite.overlay`

- AOSP
- Exercise caution

Light theme overlay for com.android.cellbroadcastreceiver

Open in App Manager

# com.android.cellbroadcastreceiver.module

`com.android.cellbroadcastreceiver.module`

- AOSP
- Exercise caution

Same as com.android.cellbroadcastreceiver.

Cell broadcasting used to send emergency alerts.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cell_Broadcast.

Open in App Manager

# com.android.cellbroadcastreceiver.overlay.base.s600ww

`com.android.cellbroadcastreceiver.overlay.base.s600ww`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Nokia theme overlay for com.android.cellbroadcastreceiver

Open in App Manager

# com.android.cellbroadcastreceiver.overlay.common

`com.android.cellbroadcastreceiver.overlay.common`

- AOSP
- Safe to delete

Overlay for com.android.cellbroadcastreceiver. Inside the APK, I found unused things: show_brazil_settings, show_cmas_settings, show_etws_settings.

They are unavailable and useless.

Open in App Manager

# com.android.cellbroadcastreceiver.overlay.pixel

`com.android.cellbroadcastreceiver.overlay.pixel`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Useless code to cellbroadcastreceiver

Open in App Manager

# com.android.cellbroadcastservice

`com.android.cellbroadcastservice`

- AOSP
- Exercise caution

is designed to deliver messages to multiple users in an area.

This is notably used by ISPs to send Emergency/Government alerts.

Runs in the background.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cell_Broadcast

https://www.androidcentral.com/amber-alerts-and-android-what-you-need-know

Open in App Manager

# com.android.cellbroadcastservice.overlay

`com.android.cellbroadcastservice.overlay`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Unused overlay. Cross-SIM duplicate detection false.

Open in App Manager

# com.android.cellbroadcastservice.overlay.pixel

`com.android.cellbroadcastservice.overlay.pixel`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Useless code to cellbroadcastservice

Open in App Manager

# com.android.certinstaller

`com.android.certinstaller`

- AOSP
- Unsafe

Certificate installer

Used for accepting and revoking Internet certificates.

Certificates identify ownership of public keys, for use in secure communications.

Breaks Wi-Fi if disabled.

Open in App Manager

# com.android.compos.payload

`com.android.compos.payload`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

CompOS

Has something to ‘com.android.compos’.

Open in App Manager

# com.android.connectivity.resources

`com.android.connectivity.resources`

- AOSP
- Unsafe

Network connectivity resources.

Cause BOOTLOOP.

Open in App Manager

# com.android.connectivity.resources.nt.overlay

`com.android.connectivity.resources.nt.overlay`

- OEM
- Unsafe

WiFi configs. Better don’t risk

Open in App Manager

# com.android.connectivity.resources.overlay

`com.android.connectivity.resources.overlay`

- OEM
- Unsafe

Cause bootloop?

Found in TECNO phone, in overlay there’s a notification saying ‘No Internet As Dialog When High Priority’.

Can someone test it?

Open in App Manager

# com.android.credentialmanager

`com.android.credentialmanager`

- AOSP
- Replace with alternative

Credential Manager

Manages with Passwords, passkeys.

Open in App Manager

# com.android.defcontainer

`com.android.defcontainer`

- AOSP
- Unsafe

Package Access Helper

Determines the recommended install location for packages and if there is enough free space for the package.

Open in App Manager

# com.android.devicelockcontroller

`com.android.devicelockcontroller`

- AOSP
- Unsafe

This app can’t be uninstalled or disabled.

Can restrict this device if the owner doesn’t make payments per month for the new phone.

Open in App Manager

# com.android.dialer.basiccolorblack.overlay

`com.android.dialer.basiccolorblack.overlay`

- AOSP
- Exercise caution

Dark theme overlay for AOSP Dialer?

Open in App Manager

# com.android.dialer.basiccolorwhite.overlay

`com.android.dialer.basiccolorwhite.overlay`

- AOSP
- Exercise caution

Light theme overlay for AOSP Dialer?

Open in App Manager

# com.android.dlna.service

`com.android.dlna.service`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Screen cast OPPO.

Open in App Manager

# com.android.documentsui.a_overlay

`com.android.documentsui.a_overlay`

- AOSP
- Exercise caution

Some overlay for for “Files”?

Open in App Manager

# com.android.dreams.overlay.basic

`com.android.dreams.overlay.basic`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Overlay to ‘com.android.dreams.basic’ has icons png.

Open in App Manager

# com.android.dreams.overlay.phototable

`com.android.dreams.overlay.phototable`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Overlay to ‘com.android.dreams.phototable’ has icons png.

Open in App Manager

# com.android.dreams.phototable.overlay

`com.android.dreams.phototable.overlay`

- AOSP
- Safe to delete

Overlay for the phototable daydream? Overlays are usually themes, but not sure about this one.

Open in App Manager

# com.android.dynsystem

`com.android.dynsystem`

- AOSP
- Exercise caution

Dynamic System Updates

Runs on boot, but doesn’t seem to run in the background beyond that.

Treble gives the ability to boot an AOSP Generic System Image (GSI) on any supported device.

Dynamic System Updates allows to boot into a Generic System Image (GSI) without interfering with the current installation.

That means the bootloader doesn’t need to be unlocked and the user data doesn’t need to be wiped.

https://developer.android.com/topic/dsu

Open in App Manager

# com.android.email.partnerprovider.overlay

`com.android.email.partnerprovider.overlay`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Theme overlay for partnerprovider?

Open in App Manager

# com.android.emergency.basiccolorblack.overlay

`com.android.emergency.basiccolorblack.overlay`

- AOSP
- Exercise caution

Dark theme for Emergency rescue?

Open in App Manager

# com.android.emergency.basiccolorwhite.overlay

`com.android.emergency.basiccolorwhite.overlay`

- AOSP
- Exercise caution

Dark theme for Emergency rescue?

Open in App Manager

# com.android.ext.adservices.api

`com.android.ext.adservices.api`

- AOSP
- Safe to delete

Another component of Android AdServices.

Introduced in Android 14.

https://source.android.com/docs/core/ota/modular-system/adservices

Open in App Manager

# com.android.federatedcompute.services

`com.android.federatedcompute.services`

- AOSP
- Safe to delete

FederatedCompute

Another component of OnDevicePersonalization. But this app learns things about users.

Introduced in Android 14(`com.google.android.federatedcompute` Introduced in Android 13).

https://source.android.com/docs/core/ota/modular-system/ondevicepersonalization

Open in App Manager

# com.android.fileexplorer

`com.android.fileexplorer`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Xiaomi/Mi File Explorer (Again it’s a really poor choice for a package name considering it is not the AOSP File explorer)

It’s a Closed-source app based on the AOSP version.

Open in App Manager

# com.android.flyme.bridge.softsim

`com.android.flyme.bridge.softsim`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

it’s for softsim? No activities, looks like a useless framework.

Open in App Manager

# com.android.frameworkhwext

`com.android.frameworkhwext`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

There is not much info but others seem to have disabled this and similar, see:

https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/guide-list-of-bloatware-safe-to-remove-how-to-do-it.3866647.

Open in App Manager

# com.android.frameworkhwext.dark

`com.android.frameworkhwext.dark`

- AOSP
- Unsafe

Required components of the androidhwext.

Basic functionality of Huawei Phones.

Open in App Manager

# com.android.frameworkhwext.honor

`com.android.frameworkhwext.honor`

- AOSP
- Unsafe

Required components of the androidhwext.

Basic functionality of Huawei Phones.

Open in App Manager

# com.android.frameworkhwnext.honor

`com.android.frameworkhwnext.honor`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Framework necessary for Themes app to launch

Open in App Manager

# com.android.frameworkres.overlay

`com.android.frameworkres.overlay`

- AOSP
- Exercise caution

Runtime Resource Overlay

This framework provides the ability to replace application resources while the application is running. More info:

https://source.android.com/docs/core/runtime/rros

Open in App Manager

# com.android.gallery3d.refocus

`com.android.gallery3d.refocus`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Open in App Manager

# com.android.globalFileexplorer

`com.android.globalFileexplorer`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Misleading package name. It’s the Xiaomi Files Manager on older phones

Open in App Manager

# com.android.hbmsvmanager

`com.android.hbmsvmanager`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Its app for calibration screen and debugging.

HBM SV is unknown.

Open in App Manager

# com.android.hbmsvmanager.auto_generated_rro_product__

`com.android.hbmsvmanager.auto_generated_rro_product__`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

unused png files, calibration. it’s from (com.android.hbmsvmanager)

Open in App Manager

# com.android.health.connect.backuprestore

`com.android.health.connect.backuprestore`

- AOSP
- Safe to delete

Backups data from Health Connect app.

Open in App Manager

# com.android.healthconnect.controller

`com.android.healthconnect.controller`

- AOSP
- Safe to delete

Health Connect

Manage the health and fitness data on your phone, and control which apps can access it.

Open in App Manager

# com.android.huawei.HiMediaEngine

`com.android.huawei.HiMediaEngine`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

It’s for debugging camera. Has all camera features and report.

Open in App Manager

# com.android.huawei.projectmenu

`com.android.huawei.projectmenu`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

ProjectMenu

Hidden settings not available for users. it’s useless.

Open in App Manager

# com.android.hwmirror

`com.android.hwmirror`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Mirror

Lets you use your phone as a mirror…

Open in App Manager

# com.android.imedia.syncplay

`com.android.imedia.syncplay`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Party Mode

Party Mode lets you sync music playback across multiple devices.

Open in App Manager

# com.android.imsserviceentitlement

`com.android.imsserviceentitlement`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

It’s needed for WiFi calling.

Open in App Manager

# com.android.incallui.overlay

`com.android.incallui.overlay`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

App without code and safe to remove.

Open in App Manager

# com.android.inputmethod.pinyin

`com.android.inputmethod.pinyin`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

It is the built in software keyboard for LDPlayer. Getting rid of this breaks any keyboard input including from PC hardware keyboard.

Open in App Manager

# com.android.inputsettings.overlay.miui

`com.android.inputsettings.overlay.miui`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Keyboard demo found. It’s something to miinput unused Chinese!

Open in App Manager

# com.android.intentresolver

`com.android.intentresolver`

- AOSP
- Exercise caution

‘Share’ functionality will be disabled after uninstalling this package on Android 14 and up. Additionally, motion photos will become broken.

Open in App Manager

# com.android.internal.display.cutout.emulation.narrow

`com.android.internal.display.cutout.emulation.narrow`

- AOSP
- Unsafe

Removing the app will cause bootloop.

Display cutout variant.

## References

1. https://developer.android.com/guide/topics/display-cutout
2. https://source.android.com/devices/tech/display/display-cutouts

Open in App Manager

# com.android.internal.display.cutout.emulation.wide

`com.android.internal.display.cutout.emulation.wide`

- AOSP
- Unsafe

Removing the app will cause bootloop.

Display cutout variant.

## References

1. https://developer.android.com/guide/topics/display-cutout
2. https://source.android.com/devices/tech/display/display-cutouts

Open in App Manager

# com.android.internal.systemui.navbar.hidegestural

`com.android.internal.systemui.navbar.hidegestural`

- AOSP
- Exercise caution

Allows ‘Gesture hint’ to be disabled in Navigation bar > Swipe gestures.

Open in App Manager

# com.android.internal.systemui.navbar.transparent

`com.android.internal.systemui.navbar.transparent`

- AOSP
- Exercise caution

Allows ‘Transparent navigation bar’ to be enabled in Developer options.

Open in App Manager

# com.android.internal.systemui.onehanded.gestural

`com.android.internal.systemui.onehanded.gestural`

- AOSP
- Replace with alternative

one-handed mode, which can be found in the settings.

one-handed mode will not work. Safe to remove if you dont use these setting.

Open in App Manager

# com.android.keychain

`com.android.keychain`

- AOSP
- Unsafe

Enables apps to use system wide credential KeyChain (shared credentials between apps)

https://security.stackexchange.com/questions/216716/android-keychain-what-is-a-system-wide-credential

Open in App Manager

# com.android.launcher

`com.android.launcher`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

OPPO Launcher

Breaks swipe up gestures after remove.

Open in App Manager

# com.android.launcher3.tv

`com.android.launcher3.tv`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

TV

Not sure if it’s useless frameworks or for the launcher or TV launcher.

Open in App Manager

# com.android.localtransport

`com.android.localtransport`

- AOSP
- Unsafe

Backup transport for stashing stuff into a known location on disk, and later restoring from there.

Needed for storing backup data locally on a device?

This package also provides the backup confirmation UI.

https://developer.android.com/guide/topics/data/testingbackup

Open in App Manager

# com.android.location.fused

`com.android.location.fused`

- AOSP
- Unsafe

Manages underlying location technologies, such as GPS and Wi-Fi.

Open in App Manager

# com.android.managedprovisioning.overlay

`com.android.managedprovisioning.overlay`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Random useless code to com.android.managedprovisioning

Open in App Manager

# com.android.mediacenter

`com.android.mediacenter`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Huawei music app. (Yeah they messed up with the package name)

Open in App Manager

# com.android.messaging

`com.android.messaging`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Android default messaging app

Open in App Manager

# com.android.microdroid.empty_payload

`com.android.microdroid.empty_payload`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

empty app that has permission to MANAGE VIRTUAL MACHINE.

Open in App Manager

# com.android.midrive

`com.android.midrive`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Mi Drive

Misleading package name. It is indeed a closed-source Xiaomi application.

Allow for cloud storage (on Mi Cloud) and syncing across multiple Android devices.

Open in App Manager

# com.android.mmi

`com.android.mmi`

- OEM
- Unsafe

Not an AOSP package at all

Hidden MMI test app

MMI = Man Machine Interface ?

Open in App Manager

# com.android.mmifm

`com.android.mmifm`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

FM Radio_wrh

It looks like unused FM Radio stuff without activity, adding favorite channels.

Open in App Manager

# com.android.mmisubtest

`com.android.mmisubtest`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

P-Sensor Calibration

It’s useless and hidden.

Open in App Manager

# com.android.mmitest

`com.android.mmitest`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Hardware Testing

Hidden testing hardware things.

Open in App Manager

# com.android.mms.overlay.cmcc

`com.android.mms.overlay.cmcc`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Likely overlay themes from China Mobile Communications Corporation(CMCC) or China Telecom(CT).

Open in App Manager

# com.android.mms.overlay.ct

`com.android.mms.overlay.ct`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Likely overlay themes from China Mobile Communications Corporation(CMCC) or China Telecom(CT).

Open in App Manager

# com.android.mms.service

`com.android.mms.service`

- AOSP
- Exercise caution

Provides support for sending MMS.

It doesn’t cause bootloop.

Open in App Manager

# com.android.mms.service.plugin.UaProfUrl

`com.android.mms.service.plugin.UaProfUrl`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Useless plugin for logs

Open in App Manager

# com.android.mms.service.plugin.UserAgent

`com.android.mms.service.plugin.UserAgent`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Useless plugin for logs. Collects data.

Open in App Manager

# com.android.modemnotifier

`com.android.modemnotifier`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Modem Info

Hidden Modem Info? Used for logs.

Open in App Manager

# com.android.mtp

`com.android.mtp`

- AOSP
- Unsafe

MTP Host

Handles MTP(Media Transfer Protocol), a protocol for transfering files between the device and a connected PC.

Open in App Manager

# com.android.nearby.halfsheet

`com.android.nearby.halfsheet`

- AOSP
- Safe to delete

Useless frameworks to Wi-Fi connections, USB tethering, auto, usage.

Every version has random code and the app is not running in the background.

Open in App Manager

# com.android.networksettings.overlay.ct

`com.android.networksettings.overlay.ct`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Likely overlay themes from China Mobile Communications Corporation(CMCC) or China Telecom(CT).

Open in App Manager

# com.android.networkstack.inprocess.overlay

`com.android.networkstack.inprocess.overlay`

- AOSP
- Unsafe

Related to the Network Stack module,

which is an updatable Mainline module that ensures Android can adapt to evolving network standards and allows for interoperability with new implementations

https://source.android.com/docs/core/ota/modular-system/networking

Open in App Manager

# com.android.networkstack.overlay

`com.android.networkstack.overlay`

- AOSP
- Unsafe

WiFi will not work after remove.

Open in App Manager

# com.android.networkstack.permissionconfig

`com.android.networkstack.permissionconfig`

- AOSP
- Unsafe

Defines a permission that enables modules to perform network-related tasks.

## References

1. https://source.android.com/devices/architecture/modular-system/networking

Open in App Manager

# com.android.networkstack.tethering.inprocess.overlay

`com.android.networkstack.tethering.inprocess.overlay`

- AOSP
- Unsafe

Related to the Tethering module,

which allows an Android device to share its internet connection with other connected client devices.

This package contains classes and components that are used for in-process overlay functionality within the Tethering module.

https://source.android.com/docs/core/ota/modular-system/tethering

Open in App Manager

# com.android.networkstack.tethering.overlay

`com.android.networkstack.tethering.overlay`

- AOSP
- Unsafe

Component of the Network, Tethering module.

Package is not a publicly documented.

Open in App Manager

# com.android.nfc.auto_generated_rro_product__

`com.android.nfc.auto_generated_rro_product__`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Random useless code to com.android.nfc

Open in App Manager

# com.android.nfc.auto_generated_rro_vendor__

`com.android.nfc.auto_generated_rro_vendor__`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Random useless code to com.android.nfc

Open in App Manager

# com.android.omadm.service

`com.android.omadm.service`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Oma Device Management, There are carrier tools, no firmware update found.

The code also includes Subscription Index and configures FOTA.

Open in App Manager

# com.android.omadm.service.auto_generated_rro_product__

`com.android.omadm.service.auto_generated_rro_product__`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Useless config metrics code

Open in App Manager

# com.android.omadm.service.auto_generated_rro_vendor__

`com.android.omadm.service.auto_generated_rro_vendor__`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Useless devinfo model

Open in App Manager

# com.android.ondevicepersonalization.services

`com.android.ondevicepersonalization.services`

- AOSP
- Safe to delete

OnDevicePersonalization. Another thing to AdServices privacy sandbox.

Introduced in Android 13.

https://source.android.com/docs/core/ota/modular-system/ondevicepersonalization

Open in App Manager

# com.android.ons

`com.android.ons`

- AOSP
- Exercise caution

ons = Opportunistic Network Service

From what I can glean in the source code it seems like this provides a list of available networks and assigns each network a priority.

I’ve never seen it run on its own, so this might be part of some automatic network switching setting that I have turned off.

## References

1. https://cs.android.com/android/platform/superproject/+/master:packages/services/AlternativeNetworkAccess/src/com/android/ons/OpportunisticNetworkService.java
2. https://developer.android.com/reference/android/telephony/AvailableNetworkInfo
3. https://cs.android.com/android/platform/superproject/+/master:frameworks/base/telephony/java/android/telephony/AvailableNetworkInfo.java

Open in App Manager

# com.android.opasuwintegrationsample

`com.android.opasuwintegrationsample`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Optimized Setup Wizard Integration Sample code.

Can be used to create a custom setup wizard, such as one created by a manufacturer that runs after the initial Android Setup Wizard.

Does not appear to actually run. It is sample code and should be able to be removed safely.

Open in App Manager

# com.android.overlay.calendar

`com.android.overlay.calendar`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Overlay to ‘com.android.calendar’ logo calendar icons.

Open in App Manager

# com.android.overlay.camera2

`com.android.overlay.camera2`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Overlay to ‘com.android.camera2’ png icons.

Open in App Manager

# com.android.overlay.contacts

`com.android.overlay.contacts`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Overlay to ‘com.android.contacts’ png icons.

Open in App Manager

# com.android.overlay.dialer

`com.android.overlay.dialer`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Overlay to ‘com.android.dialer’ png icons.

Open in App Manager

# com.android.overlay.dynamiciconconfig

`com.android.overlay.dynamiciconconfig`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Overlay to ‘com.android.launcher3’ calendar, clock component name.

Open in App Manager

# com.android.overlay.email

`com.android.overlay.email`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Overlay to ‘com.android.email’ icons png.

Open in App Manager

# com.android.overlay.emergency

`com.android.overlay.emergency`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Overlay to ‘com.android.emergency’ icons png.

Open in App Manager

# com.android.overlay.fmradio

`com.android.overlay.fmradio`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Overlay to ‘com.android.fmradio’ icons png.

Open in App Manager

# com.android.overlay.gallery3d

`com.android.overlay.gallery3d`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Overlay to ‘com.android.gallery3d’ icons png.

Open in App Manager

# com.android.overlay.gmscontactprovider

`com.android.overlay.gmscontactprovider`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Checked in miui 14.

Incorrect named thing to sync metadata contacts or gms?

metadata_sync_pacakge com.google.android.gms

No effects after remove.

(detected on miui 14 with android 13 phones)

it’s an unused overlay.

Open in App Manager

# com.android.overlay.gmssettingprovider

`com.android.overlay.gmssettingprovider`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Checked in miui 14.

Have some stuff about google gms: backup.BackupTransportService.

Useless backup things, without it backup and cloud work.

Maybe it’s used for backup settings, but probably not, and if it is, I don’t think you need it.

(detected on miui 14 with android 13 phones)

It’s an unused overlay.

Open in App Manager

# com.android.overlay.gmssettings

`com.android.overlay.gmssettings`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Unused overlay to ‘com.google.android.apps.safetyhub’.

Open in App Manager

# com.android.overlay.gmstelecomm

`com.android.overlay.gmstelecomm`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Overlay app to ‘com.google.android.dialer’, ‘com.android.incallui’.

Open in App Manager

# com.android.overlay.gmstelephony

`com.android.overlay.gmstelephony`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Overlay app to ‘com.google.android.dialer’, ‘com.google.android.gms’.

Open in App Manager

# com.android.overlay.launcher3

`com.android.overlay.launcher3`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Overlay to ‘com.android.launcher3’ icons png.

Open in App Manager

# com.android.overlay.livepicker

`com.android.overlay.livepicker`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Overlay to ‘com.android.wallpaper.livepicker’ icons png.

Open in App Manager

# com.android.overlay.logmanager

`com.android.overlay.logmanager`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Overlay to ‘com.android.logmanager’ icons png.

Open in App Manager

# com.android.overlay.messaging

`com.android.overlay.messaging`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Overlay to ‘com.android.messaging’ icons png.

Open in App Manager

# com.android.overlay.music

`com.android.overlay.music`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Overlay to ‘com.android.music’ icons png.

Open in App Manager

# com.android.overlay.quicksearchbox

`com.android.overlay.quicksearchbox`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Overlay to ‘com.android.quicksearchbox’ icons png.

Open in App Manager

# com.android.overlay.settings

`com.android.overlay.settings`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Overlay to ‘com.android.settings’ icons png.

Open in App Manager

# com.android.overlay.soundrecorder

`com.android.overlay.soundrecorder`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Overlay to ‘com.android.soundrecorder’ icons png.

Open in App Manager

# com.android.overlay.stk

`com.android.overlay.stk`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Overlay to ‘com.android.stk’ icons png.

Open in App Manager

# com.android.overlay.systemui

`com.android.overlay.systemui`

- AOSP
- Exercise caution

On some phones, it is an overlay to app “com.google.android.apps.safetyhub”.

Check out this app code and think about it.

Open in App Manager

# com.android.overlay.wallpaper

`com.android.overlay.wallpaper`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Overlay to ‘com.android.wallpaper’ icons png.

Open in App Manager

# com.android.packageinstaller

`com.android.packageinstaller`

- AOSP
- Unsafe

Handles installation, upgrade, and removal of applications.

Open in App Manager

# com.android.partnerbrowsercustomizations.btl.s600ww.overlay

`com.android.partnerbrowsercustomizations.btl.s600ww.overlay`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Theme overlay for some browser customization?

Open in App Manager

# com.android.partnerbrowsercustomizations.chromeHomepage

`com.android.partnerbrowsercustomizations.chromeHomepage`

- Google
- Safe to delete

Horrible stuff for Google Chrome. This package bypass your DNS settings (for letting pass Google ads).

Open in App Manager

# com.android.partnerbrowsercustomizations.tmobile

`com.android.partnerbrowsercustomizations.tmobile`

- Carrier
- Safe to delete

The proprietary application of the mobile operator T-Mobile, presumably displays ads, is responsible for the operation of some of the operator’s settings

Open in App Manager

# com.android.pedometer

`com.android.pedometer`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Pedometer

It’s for displaying steps probably.

Open in App Manager

# com.android.phone

`com.android.phone`

- AOSP
- Exercise caution

AOSP Dialer

Removing this package breaks the software update/download and install screen on Samsung. WARNING: for me, it breaks the phone app completely with call routing enabled. Not sure about other cases.

Open in App Manager

# com.android.phone.a_overlay

`com.android.phone.a_overlay`

- AOSP
- Unsafe

AOSP code for dialer app features.

SIM card will not be detected if disabled.

Open in App Manager

# com.android.phone.auto_generated_rro_product__

`com.android.phone.auto_generated_rro_product__`

- OEM
- Unsafe

Configs to phone auto generated but better keep.

Open in App Manager

# com.android.phone.auto_generated_rro_vendor__

`com.android.phone.auto_generated_rro_vendor__`

- OEM
- Unsafe

Configs to phone auto generated but better keep.

Open in App Manager

# com.android.phone.basiccolorblack.overlay

`com.android.phone.basiccolorblack.overlay`

- AOSP
- Exercise caution

Dark theme for phone app?

Open in App Manager

# com.android.phone.basiccolorwhite.overlay

`com.android.phone.basiccolorwhite.overlay`

- AOSP
- Exercise caution

Light theme for phone app?

Open in App Manager

# com.android.phone.injection

`com.android.phone.injection`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Possibly safe, or useless as removal doesn’t seem to change anything.

It’s a very small APK, it’s a single class which only assigns a constant numeric value to a variable called ‘telephony_injection’

Open in App Manager

# com.android.phone.overlay.carriersettings

`com.android.phone.overlay.carriersettings`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Overlay to (com.google.android.carrier)

Anyway, this app doesn’t exist on your phone I guess.

Open in App Manager

# com.android.phone.overlay.common

`com.android.phone.overlay.common`

- AOSP
- Unsafe

Location and dialer things.

Open in App Manager

# com.android.phone.overlay.miui

`com.android.phone.overlay.miui`

- OEM
- Unsafe

Contains specific modifications and enhancements made by MIUI to the phone app’s user interface and functionality.

Open in App Manager

# com.android.phone.overlay.motcommon

`com.android.phone.overlay.motcommon`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Related to Motorola’s custom overlay for Phone and other UI elements.

Open in App Manager

# com.android.poweroffhandlerapp

`com.android.poweroffhandlerapp`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

I found only lockDevice and Shutdown Phone Animation

Open in App Manager

# com.android.powertouch

`com.android.powertouch`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Moto Power Touch

lets you customize the double tap power button gesture to launch an app or shortcut of your choice.

Open in App Manager

# com.android.providers.applications

`com.android.providers.applications`

- AOSP
- Unsafe

Provides a list of installed applications.

Content providers encapsulate data, providing centralized management of data shared between apps.

https://developer.android.com/guide/topics/providers/content-providers.html

Open in App Manager

# com.android.providers.calendar.overlay.base.s600ww

`com.android.providers.calendar.overlay.base.s600ww`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Some overlay for a content provider package. Overlays are usually themes.

Open in App Manager

# com.android.providers.contacts.auto_generated_rro_product__

`com.android.providers.contacts.auto_generated_rro_product__`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Incorrect named thing to sync metadata gms?

metadata_sync_pacakge com.google.android.gms

No effects after remove.

Open in App Manager

# com.android.providers.contacts.overlay.pixel

`com.android.providers.contacts.overlay.pixel`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

in overlay found: metadata_sync_pacakge: com.google.android.gms. Not needed.

Open in App Manager

# com.android.providers.downloads

`com.android.providers.downloads`

- AOSP
- Unsafe

Downloads Manager

Provider for downloaded files.

Content providers encapsulate data, providing centralized management of data shared between apps.

https://developer.android.com/guide/topics/providers/content-providers.html

Open in App Manager

# com.android.providers.downloads.ui

`com.android.providers.downloads.ui`

- AOSP
- Replace with alternative

Downloads

User interface for downloads.

On some OEM’s this app has ads, tracking things.

Open in App Manager

# com.android.providers.media.overlay.pixel

`com.android.providers.media.overlay.pixel`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Useless code to photos cloudpicker.

Open in App Manager

# com.android.providers.partnerbookmarks

`com.android.providers.partnerbookmarks`

- AOSP
- Safe to delete

Provides bookmarks about partners of Google in Chrome.

Open in App Manager

# com.android.providers.privacyprotection

`com.android.providers.privacyprotection`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

It has permission protect and logs.

Open in App Manager

# com.android.providers.settings

`com.android.providers.settings`

- AOSP
- Unsafe

Provider for settings app data.

Content providers encapsulate data, providing centralized management of data shared between apps.

https://developer.android.com/guide/topics/providers/content-providers.html

Open in App Manager

# com.android.providers.settings.auto_generated_rro_product__

`com.android.providers.settings.auto_generated_rro_product__`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Useless overlay to Backup google. Backup works without it.

Open in App Manager

# com.android.providers.settings.auto_generated_rro_vendor__

`com.android.providers.settings.auto_generated_rro_vendor__`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

rro = Runtime Resources Overlay.

Changes values of a package config, based in the overlay definitions (heavily used by OEMs to customize the look and feel of Android).

Open in App Manager

# com.android.providers.settings.btl.s600ww.overlay

`com.android.providers.settings.btl.s600ww.overlay`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Some overlay for a content provider package. Overlays are usually themes.

Open in App Manager

# com.android.providers.settings.overlay.base.s600ww

`com.android.providers.settings.overlay.base.s600ww`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Some overlay for a content provider package. Overlays are usually themes.

Open in App Manager

# com.android.providers.settings.overlay.common

`com.android.providers.settings.overlay.common`

- OEM
- Unsafe

Better keep this for acceleration? Better don’t risk.

Open in App Manager

# com.android.providers.tctdatahubprovider

`com.android.providers.tctdatahubprovider`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Open in App Manager

# com.android.providers.telephony

`com.android.providers.telephony`

- AOSP
- Unsafe

Provider for telephony data.

Handles phone-related data such as text messages, APN list, etc.

Content providers encapsulate data, providing centralized management of data shared between apps.

https://developer.android.com/guide/topics/providers/content-providers.html

Open in App Manager

# com.android.providers.telephony.auto_generated_rro_product__

`com.android.providers.telephony.auto_generated_rro_product__`

- OEM
- Unsafe

Configs to providers telephony auto generated but better keep.

Open in App Manager

# com.android.providers.telephony.overlay.carriersettings

`com.android.providers.telephony.overlay.carriersettings`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Overlay to (com.google.android.carrier)

Anyway, this app doesn’t exist on your phone I guess.

Open in App Manager

# com.android.providers.tv

`com.android.providers.tv`

- OEM
- Unsafe

TV Storage

Provides TV listings.

Open in App Manager

# com.android.provision

`com.android.provision`

- AOSP
- Unsafe

Provisioning is the process of setting up a network connection that will allow new users.

This service is for example needed when the user’s phone moves from one cell-tower to another.

Open in App Manager

# com.android.qns

`com.android.qns`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Apn service, emergency calling, not sure how useful this app is.

Open in App Manager

# com.android.remoteprovisioner

`com.android.remoteprovisioner`

- AOSP
- Safe to delete

RemoteProvisioner. Have random stuff: security, notifications, accessibility, test modes, data usage, metrics, logs.

Its something new introduced in Android 13.

At this time this app is not available for users.

And looks very useless.

Open in App Manager

# com.android.retaildemo.overlay.base.s600ww

`com.android.retaildemo.overlay.base.s600ww`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Theme overlay for Retail demonstration mode?

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Demo_mode

Open in App Manager

# com.android.rkpdapp

`com.android.rkpdapp`

- AOSP
- Safe to delete

RemoteProvisioner. Have random stuff: security, notifications, accessibility, test modes, data usage, metrics, logs.

Introduced in android 14(it’s the same app like `com.android.remoteprovisioner` Introduced in android 13).

Again this app is not available for users.

And looks very useless.

Open in App Manager

# com.android.role.notes.enabled

`com.android.role.notes.enabled`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Notes Role enabled

Unknown overlay, but looks like a safe to remove, sets default notes.

Open in App Manager

# com.android.safetycenter.resources

`com.android.safetycenter.resources`

- AOSP
- Safe to delete

Google Safety Center.

Probably affects malware detection in new app installs, Gmail, and Chrome. This will also revert back the “Security & privacy” look to the old style.

You can use a libre spam-blocking and DNS-blocking solution instead of this.

https://safety.google

Open in App Manager

# com.android.safetycenter.resources.overlay

`com.android.safetycenter.resources.overlay`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Safety Center overlay.

Overlays work by mapping resources defined in the overlay package to resources defined in the target package. When an app attempts to resolve the value of a resource in the target package, the value of the overlay resource the target resource is mapped to is returned instead.

Safety Center provides redirection entries so that users can access specific security and privacy settings. Safety Center also identifies issues that users can fix on their devices or accounts, by combining dynamic data received from multiple sources. This data provides users with a general safety status with specific recommendations.

https://source.android.com/docs/core/runtime/rros

https://source.android.com/docs/security/safety-center/overview

Open in App Manager

# com.android.safetycenter.styles.overlay

`com.android.safetycenter.styles.overlay`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Safety Center styles overlay.

Overlays work by mapping resources defined in the overlay package to resources defined in the target package. When an app attempts to resolve the value of a resource in the target package, the value of the overlay resource the target resource is mapped to is returned instead.

Safety Center provides redirection entries so that users can access specific security and privacy settings. Safety Center also identifies issues that users can fix on their devices or accounts, by combining dynamic data received from multiple sources. This data provides users with a general safety status with specific recommendations.

https://source.android.com/docs/core/runtime/rros

https://source.android.com/docs/security/safety-center/overview

Open in App Manager

# com.android.safetyregulatoryinfo

`com.android.safetyregulatoryinfo`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Unused? This is what you can find probably in settings:

setSavePassword, setSaveFormData, setBlockNetworkLoads, setJavaScriptEnabled.

Open in App Manager

# com.android.safetyregulatoryinfo.auto_generated_rro_product__

`com.android.safetyregulatoryinfo.auto_generated_rro_product__`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Useless unused Chinese images.

Open in App Manager

# com.android.screenshot

`com.android.screenshot`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Default android screenshot tool

Open in App Manager

# com.android.sdksandbox

`com.android.sdksandbox`

- AOSP
- Unsafe

Introduced in Android 13 privacy sandbox beta disabled on default.

Causes bootloop. Maybe this component is not only for privacy… (I think it’s for testing privacy sandbox using Android Studio.)

https://source.android.com/docs/core/ota/modular-system/adservices

Cause BOOTLOOP.

Open in App Manager

# com.android.sdm.plugins.connmo

`com.android.sdm.plugins.connmo`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

ConnMO

Notifications for video calling?

Also Apn Service.

Open in App Manager

# com.android.sdm.plugins.dcmo

`com.android.sdm.plugins.dcmo`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Carrier OMADM

Another thing to VoLTE.

Open in App Manager

# com.android.sdm.plugins.diagmon

`com.android.sdm.plugins.diagmon`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

diagnostic plugin

it’s app for hidden diagnostics.

Open in App Manager

# com.android.se.overlay.target

`com.android.se.overlay.target`

- AOSP
- Replace with alternative

Looks like needed to ‘com.android.se’.

Open in App Manager

# com.android.secretcode

`com.android.secretcode`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

SecretCode

Hidden app shows some secret codes.

Open in App Manager

# com.android.server.NetworkPermissionConfig

`com.android.server.NetworkPermissionConfig`

- AOSP
- Unsafe

Network configurations.

Open in App Manager

# com.android.server.deviceconfig.resources

`com.android.server.deviceconfig.resources`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

DeviceConfigServiceResources (Server*?). Part of com.android.configinfrastructure. Resources for the device’s default server config.

https://cs.android.com/android/platform/superproject/main/+/main:packages/modules/ConfigInfrastructure/service/ServiceResources/Android.bp

Open in App Manager

# com.android.server.telecom

`com.android.server.telecom`

- AOSP
- Unsafe

Manages calls via your network provider or SIM and controls the phone modem?

Open in App Manager

# com.android.server.telecom.a_overlay

`com.android.server.telecom.a_overlay`

- AOSP
- Unsafe

Overlay for com.android.server.telecom?

Open in App Manager

# com.android.server.telecom.auto_generated_rro_product__

`com.android.server.telecom.auto_generated_rro_product__`

- OEM
- Unsafe

Configs to server telecom auto generated but better keep.

Open in App Manager

# com.android.server.telecom.basiccolorblack.overlay

`com.android.server.telecom.basiccolorblack.overlay`

- AOSP
- Exercise caution

Dark theme for something related to call network management?

Open in App Manager

# com.android.server.telecom.basiccolorwhite.overlay

`com.android.server.telecom.basiccolorwhite.overlay`

- AOSP
- Exercise caution

Light theme for something related to call network management?

Open in App Manager

# com.android.server.telecom.overlay.common

`com.android.server.telecom.overlay.common`

- AOSP
- Unsafe

Location and dialer things.

Open in App Manager

# com.android.server.telecom.overlay.miui

`com.android.server.telecom.overlay.miui`

- OEM
- Unsafe

Manage calls

it’s used for manage calls ui.

it’s important overlay to calling.

Open in App Manager

# com.android.service.ims

`com.android.service.ims`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

It’s for subscribing to the presence information using RCS.

Open in App Manager

# com.android.settingaccessibility

`com.android.settingaccessibility`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Accessibility settings

It should be important for settings.

Open in App Manager

# com.android.settings

`com.android.settings`

- AOSP
- Unsafe

AOSP Settings app.

Open in App Manager

# com.android.settings.auto_generated_rro_product__

`com.android.settings.auto_generated_rro_product__`

- OEM
- Unsafe

Configs to settings auto generated but better keep.

Open in App Manager

# com.android.settings.auto_generated_rro_vendor__

`com.android.settings.auto_generated_rro_vendor__`

- OEM
- Unsafe

Configs to settings auto generated but better keep.

Open in App Manager

# com.android.settings.basiccolorblack.overlay

`com.android.settings.basiccolorblack.overlay`

- AOSP
- Exercise caution

Dark theme overlay for the Settings app?

Open in App Manager

# com.android.settings.basiccolorwhite.overlay

`com.android.settings.basiccolorwhite.overlay`

- AOSP
- Exercise caution

Light theme overlay for the Settings app?

Open in App Manager

# com.android.settings.intelligence.basiccolorblack.overlay

`com.android.settings.intelligence.basiccolorblack.overlay`

- AOSP
- Exercise caution

Dark theme overlay for the search functionality in the Settings app?

Open in App Manager

# com.android.settings.intelligence.basiccolorwhite.overlay

`com.android.settings.intelligence.basiccolorwhite.overlay`

- AOSP
- Exercise caution

Light theme overlay for the search functionality in the Settings app?

Open in App Manager

# com.android.settings.os.overlay

`com.android.settings.os.overlay`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Looks unused, but not confirmed. Found in app ‘icon file download’, Vibration switch. Icon user found, overlay to ‘com.android.settings’.

Open in App Manager

# com.android.settings.overlay.SettingsFuture

`com.android.settings.overlay.SettingsFuture`

- OEM
- Unsafe

Configs to settings auto generated but better keep.

Open in App Manager

# com.android.settings.overlay.cmcc

`com.android.settings.overlay.cmcc`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Likely overlay themes from China Mobile Communications Corporation(CMCC) or China Telecom(CT).

Open in App Manager

# com.android.settings.overlay.common

`com.android.settings.overlay.common`

- OEM
- Unsafe

Color mode config you can find it in settings

it’s something about: natural, boosted, saturated, adaptive.

Open in App Manager

# com.android.settings.overlay.ct

`com.android.settings.overlay.ct`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Likely overlay themes from China Mobile Communications Corporation(CMCC) or China Telecom(CT).

Open in App Manager

# com.android.settings.overlay.filesgoogle

`com.android.settings.overlay.filesgoogle`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Useless overlay to Google Files.

Open in App Manager

# com.android.settings.overlay.g1azg

`com.android.settings.overlay.g1azg`

- OEM
- Unsafe

Configs to settings auto generated but better keep.

Open in App Manager

# com.android.settings.overlay.gb17l

`com.android.settings.overlay.gb17l`

- OEM
- Unsafe

Configs to settings auto generated but better keep.

Open in App Manager

# com.android.settings.overlay.gb62z

`com.android.settings.overlay.gb62z`

- OEM
- Unsafe

Configs to settings auto generated but better keep.

Open in App Manager

# com.android.settings.overlay.gx7as

`com.android.settings.overlay.gx7as`

- OEM
- Unsafe

Configs to settings auto generated but better keep.

Open in App Manager

# com.android.settings.overlay.miui

`com.android.settings.overlay.miui`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

This app is without code and safe to remove.

Open in App Manager

# com.android.settings.overlay.personalsafety

`com.android.settings.overlay.personalsafety`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Useless overlay to personalsafety, safetyhub

Open in App Manager

# com.android.settings.overlay.pixel2021

`com.android.settings.overlay.pixel2021`

- OEM
- Unsafe

Configs to settings auto generated but better keep.

Open in App Manager

# com.android.settings.overlay.product

`com.android.settings.overlay.product`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Useless overlay to images phone white and black, it’s for camera MP info.

Open in App Manager

# com.android.settings.overlay.turbo

`com.android.settings.overlay.turbo`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Useless overlay to smart battery images, videos. And it’s probably unused.

Open in App Manager

# com.android.settings.resoverlay

`com.android.settings.resoverlay`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Found in the code “Declaration of Conformity” on the TECNO phone, is probably unused, as it cannot be found in the Settings or anywhere else.

It can be safely removed, the Settings still work without this app.

Open in App Manager

# com.android.settingsaccessibility

`com.android.settingsaccessibility`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Accessibility settings (tools for vision, hearing and physical impairments)

Sometimes, third-party apps may require special permissions in the accessibility settings in order to work properly.

Open in App Manager

# com.android.setupwizard.overlay

`com.android.setupwizard.overlay`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

It’s needed only on first-boot setup.

Open in App Manager

# com.android.setupwizard.overlay.ontim

`com.android.setupwizard.overlay.ontim`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Useless overlay to welcome image First-boot setup.

Open in App Manager

# com.android.sharedstoragebackup

`com.android.sharedstoragebackup`

- AOSP
- Exercise caution

Used during backup. Backs up the shared storage? (files accessible by every app with STORAGE permission)

Things have changed with Android 10. Don’t know if this package is still relevant for new phones.

## References

1. https://blog.mindorks.com/understanding-the-scoped-storage-in-android

Open in App Manager

# com.android.shell

`com.android.shell`

- AOSP
- Unsafe

Shell

Unix shell that receives ADB commands sent from a PC.

This is what UAD-ng uses to execute commands on Android devices. Proobably a bad idea to disable ;)

Open in App Manager

# com.android.simappdialog.auto_generated_rro_product__

`com.android.simappdialog.auto_generated_rro_product__`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Useless overlay to simappdialog.

Open in App Manager

# com.android.smspush

`com.android.smspush`

- AOSP
- Replace with alternative

This service is used to push/send specially formatted SMS messages that display an alert message to the user, and give them the option of connecting directly to a particular app.

For instance, an SMS notifying the user of a new e-mail, with a URL link to connect directly to the e-mail app.

## References

1. https://web.archive.org/web/20200915164901/https://www.nowsms.com/doc/submitting-sms-messages/sending-wap-push-messages

Open in App Manager

# com.android.soundpicker.auto_generated_rro_product__

`com.android.soundpicker.auto_generated_rro_product__`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Has colors, dialog things, autogenerated code, but someone can confirm that app is safe to remove?

Open in App Manager

# com.android.statementservice

`com.android.statementservice`

- AOSP
- Unsafe

Intent Filter Verification Service

A Statement protocol allows websites to certify that some assets represent them. Android package can to subscribe to handling chosen URIs. This package will then be called to query the website and verify that it allows this. Android package can subscribe to handling chosen URIs. This package will then be called to query the website and verify that it allows this. Sources:

- https://developer.android.com/reference/android/content/Intent

- https://developer.android.com/guide/components/intents-filters

- https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/191163/what-does-the-intent-filter-verification-service-app-from-google-do

- https://github.com/google/digitalassetlinks/blob/master/well-known/details.md

- https://android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/base/+/6a34bb2

Open in App Manager

# com.android.stk.overlay.miui

`com.android.stk.overlay.miui`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

‘SIM Toolkit’ name app only found.

Open in App Manager

# com.android.store

`com.android.store`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

An app called TCL Mobile that you cannot disable and just opens up a link to the OEM in the browser.

Open in App Manager

# com.android.supl

`com.android.supl`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

SUPL20Service

GPS still works without it. Probably needed to location in China.

Open in App Manager

# com.android.systemui

`com.android.systemui`

- AOSP
- Unsafe

Everything you see in Android that’s not an app. User interface of Android

Open in App Manager

# com.android.systemui.accessibility.accessibilitymenu

`com.android.systemui.accessibility.accessibilitymenu`

- AOSP
- Safe to delete

Hidden menu that only shows 2 buttons:

Large buttons - that increases size of accessibility menu buttons,

and Help - that redirects to support google com site accessibility.

Open in App Manager

# com.android.systemui.accessibility.accessibilitymenu.auto_generated_rro_product__

`com.android.systemui.accessibility.accessibilitymenu.auto_generated_rro_product__`

- AOSP
- Replace with alternative

Product RRO for Accessibility menu.

Open in App Manager

# com.android.systemui.auto_generated_rro_product__

`com.android.systemui.auto_generated_rro_product__`

- OEM
- Unsafe

Configs to systemui auto generated but better keep.

Open in App Manager

# com.android.systemui.auto_generated_rro_vendor__

`com.android.systemui.auto_generated_rro_vendor__`

- OEM
- Unsafe

Configs to systemui auto generated but better keep.

Open in App Manager

# com.android.systemui.feature_cover

`com.android.systemui.feature_cover`

- OEM
- Unsafe

It looks like a very important app.

Important configs to android?

Open in App Manager

# com.android.systemui.gesture.line.overlay

`com.android.systemui.gesture.line.overlay`

- AOSP
- Unsafe

Configurations to navigation bar.

Open in App Manager

# com.android.systemui.icon.overlay

`com.android.systemui.icon.overlay`

- AOSP
- Exercise caution

In code found configs icon mask.

Open in App Manager

# com.android.systemui.miui.optimization.overlay

`com.android.systemui.miui.optimization.overlay`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

In the code founded: navigationcolor to red.

Unused overlay.

Open in App Manager

# com.android.systemui.navigation.bar.overlay

`com.android.systemui.navigation.bar.overlay`

- AOSP
- Unsafe

Configurations to navigation bar.

Open in App Manager

# com.android.systemui.notch.overlay

`com.android.systemui.notch.overlay`

- OEM
- Unsafe

It have something to Display Cutout. Better dont touch it.

Important configs to display.

Open in App Manager

# com.android.systemui.os.overlay

`com.android.systemui.os.overlay`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Icon user found, overlay to ‘com.android.systemui’.

Open in App Manager

# com.android.systemui.overlay

`com.android.systemui.overlay`

- AOSP
- Unsafe

System UI Overlay. DO NOT remove this.

Open in App Manager

# com.android.systemui.overlay.charging.anim.alita_supervooc2

`com.android.systemui.overlay.charging.anim.alita_supervooc2`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Charging phone animation from a lot of PNG files

Open in App Manager

# com.android.systemui.overlay.charging.anim.siphon_wireless

`com.android.systemui.overlay.charging.anim.siphon_wireless`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Wireless charging animation for OnePlus phones.

Open in App Manager

# com.android.systemui.overlay.cmcc

`com.android.systemui.overlay.cmcc`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Likely overlay themes from China Mobile Communications Corporation(CMCC) or China Telecom(CT).

Open in App Manager

# com.android.systemui.overlay.common

`com.android.systemui.overlay.common`

- AOSP
- Safe to delete

System UI Theme pack

The package name is pretty self-explanatory.

Open in App Manager

# com.android.systemui.overlay.ct

`com.android.systemui.overlay.ct`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Likely overlay themes from China Mobile Communications Corporation(CMCC) or China Telecom(CT).

Open in App Manager

# com.android.systemui.overlay.fingerprint.anim.ccyh

`com.android.systemui.overlay.fingerprint.anim.ccyh`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Fingerprint animation from a lot of PNG files

Open in App Manager

# com.android.systemui.overlay.fingerprint.anim.cosmos

`com.android.systemui.overlay.fingerprint.anim.cosmos`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Fingerprint Animation Cosmos when unlocking phone.

Open in App Manager

# com.android.systemui.overlay.fingerprint.anim.fireworks

`com.android.systemui.overlay.fingerprint.anim.fireworks`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Fingerprint Animation Fireworks when unlocking phone.

Open in App Manager

# com.android.systemui.overlay.fingerprint.anim.fy

`com.android.systemui.overlay.fingerprint.anim.fy`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Fingerprint Animation Fy when unlocking phone.

Open in App Manager

# com.android.systemui.overlay.fingerprint.anim.jhsy

`com.android.systemui.overlay.fingerprint.anim.jhsy`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Fingerprint animation from a lot of PNG files

Open in App Manager

# com.android.systemui.overlay.fingerprint.anim.jslz

`com.android.systemui.overlay.fingerprint.anim.jslz`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Fingerprint animation from a lot of PNG files

Open in App Manager

# com.android.systemui.overlay.fingerprint.anim.lgsy

`com.android.systemui.overlay.fingerprint.anim.lgsy`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Fingerprint animation from a lot of PNG files

Open in App Manager

# com.android.systemui.overlay.fingerprint.anim.nlgs

`com.android.systemui.overlay.fingerprint.anim.nlgs`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Fingerprint animation from a lot of PNG files

Open in App Manager

# com.android.systemui.overlay.fingerprint.anim.none

`com.android.systemui.overlay.fingerprint.anim.none`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Fingerprint Animation None when unlocking phone.

Open in App Manager

# com.android.systemui.overlay.fingerprint.anim.ripple

`com.android.systemui.overlay.fingerprint.anim.ripple`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Fingerprint Animation Ripple when unlocking phone.

Open in App Manager

# com.android.systemui.overlay.fingerprint.anim.stripe

`com.android.systemui.overlay.fingerprint.anim.stripe`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Fingerprint Animation Stripe when unlocking phone.

Open in App Manager

# com.android.systemui.overlay.fingerprint.anim.sw

`com.android.systemui.overlay.fingerprint.anim.sw`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Fingerprint Animation Sw when unlocking phone.

Open in App Manager

# com.android.systemui.overlay.fingerprint.anim.tyjw

`com.android.systemui.overlay.fingerprint.anim.tyjw`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Fingerprint animation from a lot of PNG files

Open in App Manager

# com.android.systemui.overlay.fingerprint.anim.xklc

`com.android.systemui.overlay.fingerprint.anim.xklc`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Fingerprint animation from a lot of PNG files

Open in App Manager

# com.android.systemui.overlay.gms

`com.android.systemui.overlay.gms`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Useless overlay to systemui gms

Open in App Manager

# com.android.systemui.overlay.miui

`com.android.systemui.overlay.miui`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

App without code and safe to remove.

Open in App Manager

# com.android.systemui.overlay.pong

`com.android.systemui.overlay.pong`

- OEM
- Unsafe

Better keep this for config temperature? Better don’t risk.

Open in App Manager

# com.android.systemui.overlay.spacewar

`com.android.systemui.overlay.spacewar`

- OEM
- Unsafe

Better keep this for config temperature? Better don’t risk.

Open in App Manager

# com.android.systemui.plugin.globalactions.wallet

`com.android.systemui.plugin.globalactions.wallet`

- Google
- Safe to delete

Apk file name: QuickAccessWallet. This is the Google Pay widget in the power menu(hold power button for 1sec to show this menu), below the Emergency, Power off and Reboot buttons.

Open in App Manager

# com.android.theme.color.amethyst

`com.android.theme.color.amethyst`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Android color accent only for Google Pixel or AOSP or Motorola

Open in App Manager

# com.android.theme.color.aquamarine

`com.android.theme.color.aquamarine`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Android color accent only for Google Pixel or AOSP or Motorola

Open in App Manager

# com.android.theme.color.black

`com.android.theme.color.black`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Android color accent only for google pixel or aosp or motorola

Open in App Manager

# com.android.theme.color.cinnamon

`com.android.theme.color.cinnamon`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Android color accent only for google pixel or aosp or motorola

Open in App Manager

# com.android.theme.color.darklake

`com.android.theme.color.darklake`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Android color accent only for Google Pixel or AOSP or Motorola

Open in App Manager

# com.android.theme.color.dorange

`com.android.theme.color.dorange`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Android color accent only for Google Pixel or AOSP or Motorola

Open in App Manager

# com.android.theme.color.dpurple

`com.android.theme.color.dpurple`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Android color accent only for Google Pixel or AOSP or Motorola

Open in App Manager

# com.android.theme.color.green

`com.android.theme.color.green`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Android color accent only for google pixel or aosp or motorola

Open in App Manager

# com.android.theme.color.lgreen

`com.android.theme.color.lgreen`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Android color accent only for Google Pixel or AOSP or Motorola

Open in App Manager

# com.android.theme.color.ocean

`com.android.theme.color.ocean`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Android color accent only for google pixel or aosp or motorola

Open in App Manager

# com.android.theme.color.orchid

`com.android.theme.color.orchid`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Android color accent only for google pixel or aosp or motorola

Open in App Manager

# com.android.theme.color.parasailing

`com.android.theme.color.parasailing`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Android color accent only for Google Pixel or AOSP or Motorola

Open in App Manager

# com.android.theme.color.purple

`com.android.theme.color.purple`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Android color accent only for google pixel or aosp or motorola

Open in App Manager

# com.android.theme.color.saffron

`com.android.theme.color.saffron`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Android color accent only for Google Pixel or AOSP or Motorola

Open in App Manager

# com.android.theme.color.sand

`com.android.theme.color.sand`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Android color accent only for Google Pixel or AOSP or Motorola

Open in App Manager

# com.android.theme.color.slate

`com.android.theme.color.slate`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Android color accent only for Google Pixel or AOSP or Motorola

Open in App Manager

# com.android.theme.color.space

`com.android.theme.color.space`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Android color accent only for google pixel or aosp or motorola

Open in App Manager

# com.android.theme.color.tangerine

`com.android.theme.color.tangerine`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Android color accent only for Google Pixel or AOSP or Motorola

Open in App Manager

# com.android.theme.font.ArchivoSemiBold

`com.android.theme.font.ArchivoSemiBold`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Font ArchivoSemiBold

Open in App Manager

# com.android.theme.font.Exo2Regular

`com.android.theme.font.Exo2Regular`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Font Exo2Regular

Open in App Manager

# com.android.theme.font.RobotoSlabRegular

`com.android.theme.font.RobotoSlabRegular`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Font RobotoSlabRegular

Open in App Manager

# com.android.theme.font.RookeryRegular

`com.android.theme.font.RookeryRegular`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Font RookeryRegular

Open in App Manager

# com.android.theme.font.notoserifsource

`com.android.theme.font.notoserifsource`

- AOSP
- Safe to delete

Noto Serif / Source Sans Pro

Open in App Manager

# com.android.theme.icon.round

`com.android.theme.icon.round`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Android icon shape only for Google Pixel or AOSP or Motorola

Open in App Manager

# com.android.theme.icon.roundedrect

`com.android.theme.icon.roundedrect`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Android color accent only for google pixel or aosp or motorola

Open in App Manager

# com.android.theme.icon.squircle

`com.android.theme.icon.squircle`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Android color accent only for google pixel or aosp or motorola

Open in App Manager

# com.android.theme.icon.teardrop

`com.android.theme.icon.teardrop`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Android color accent only for google pixel or aosp or motorola

Open in App Manager

# com.android.theme.icon_pack.circular.android

`com.android.theme.icon_pack.circular.android`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Android icon pack only for google pixel or aosp or motorola

Open in App Manager

# com.android.theme.icon_pack.circular.launcher

`com.android.theme.icon_pack.circular.launcher`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Android icon pack only for google pixel or aosp or motorola

Open in App Manager

# com.android.theme.icon_pack.circular.settings

`com.android.theme.icon_pack.circular.settings`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Android icon pack only for google pixel or aosp or motorola

Open in App Manager

# com.android.theme.icon_pack.circular.systemui

`com.android.theme.icon_pack.circular.systemui`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Android icon pack only for google pixel or aosp or motorola

Open in App Manager

# com.android.theme.icon_pack.circular.themepicker

`com.android.theme.icon_pack.circular.themepicker`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Android icon pack only for google pixel or aosp or motorola

Open in App Manager

# com.android.theme.icon_pack.filled.android

`com.android.theme.icon_pack.filled.android`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Android icon pack only for google pixel or aosp or motorola

Open in App Manager

# com.android.theme.icon_pack.filled.launcher

`com.android.theme.icon_pack.filled.launcher`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Android icon pack only for google pixel or aosp or motorola

Open in App Manager

# com.android.theme.icon_pack.filled.settings

`com.android.theme.icon_pack.filled.settings`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Android icon pack only for google pixel or aosp or motorola

Open in App Manager

# com.android.theme.icon_pack.filled.systemui

`com.android.theme.icon_pack.filled.systemui`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Android icon pack only for google pixel or aosp or motorola

Open in App Manager

# com.android.theme.icon_pack.filled.themepicker

`com.android.theme.icon_pack.filled.themepicker`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Android icon pack only for google pixel or aosp or motorola

Open in App Manager

# com.android.theme.icon_pack.kai.android

`com.android.theme.icon_pack.kai.android`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Android icon pack only for Google Pixel or AOSP or Motorola

Open in App Manager

# com.android.theme.icon_pack.kai.launcher

`com.android.theme.icon_pack.kai.launcher`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Android icon pack only for Google Pixel or AOSP or Motorola

Open in App Manager

# com.android.theme.icon_pack.kai.settings

`com.android.theme.icon_pack.kai.settings`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Android icon pack only for Google Pixel or AOSP or Motorola

Open in App Manager

# com.android.theme.icon_pack.kai.systemui

`com.android.theme.icon_pack.kai.systemui`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Android icon pack only for Google Pixel or AOSP or Motorola

Open in App Manager

# com.android.theme.icon_pack.kai.themepicker

`com.android.theme.icon_pack.kai.themepicker`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Android icon pack only for Google Pixel or AOSP or Motorola

Open in App Manager

# com.android.theme.icon_pack.rounded.android

`com.android.theme.icon_pack.rounded.android`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Android icon pack only for google pixel or aosp or motorola

Open in App Manager

# com.android.theme.icon_pack.rounded.launcher

`com.android.theme.icon_pack.rounded.launcher`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Android icon pack only for google pixel or aosp or motorola

Open in App Manager

# com.android.theme.icon_pack.rounded.settings

`com.android.theme.icon_pack.rounded.settings`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Android icon pack only for google pixel or aosp or motorola

Open in App Manager

# com.android.theme.icon_pack.sam.android

`com.android.theme.icon_pack.sam.android`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Android icon pack only for Google Pixel or AOSP or Motorola

Open in App Manager

# com.android.theme.icon_pack.sam.launcher

`com.android.theme.icon_pack.sam.launcher`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Android icon pack only for Google Pixel or AOSP or Motorola

Open in App Manager

# com.android.theme.icon_pack.sam.settings

`com.android.theme.icon_pack.sam.settings`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Android icon pack only for Google Pixel or AOSP or Motorola

Open in App Manager

# com.android.theme.icon_pack.sam.systemui

`com.android.theme.icon_pack.sam.systemui`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Android icon pack only for Google Pixel or AOSP or Motorola

Open in App Manager

# com.android.theme.icon_pack.sam.themepicker

`com.android.theme.icon_pack.sam.themepicker`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Android icon pack only for Google Pixel or AOSP or Motorola

Open in App Manager

# com.android.theme.icon_pack.victor.android

`com.android.theme.icon_pack.victor.android`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Android icon pack only for Google Pixel or AOSP or Motorola

Open in App Manager

# com.android.theme.icon_pack.victor.launcher

`com.android.theme.icon_pack.victor.launcher`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Android icon pack only for Google Pixel or AOSP or Motorola

Open in App Manager

# com.android.theme.icon_pack.victor.settings

`com.android.theme.icon_pack.victor.settings`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Android icon pack only for Google Pixel or AOSP or Motorola

Open in App Manager

# com.android.theme.icon_pack.victor.systemui

`com.android.theme.icon_pack.victor.systemui`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Android icon pack only for Google Pixel or AOSP or Motorola

Open in App Manager

# com.android.theme.icon_pack.victor.themepicker

`com.android.theme.icon_pack.victor.themepicker`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Android icon pack only for Google Pixel or AOSP or Motorola

Open in App Manager

# com.android.thememanager.gliobal_config.config.overlay

`com.android.thememanager.gliobal_config.config.overlay`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Blacklist of some wallpaper names. Useless.

This app is not exist on miui china rom.

Open in App Manager

# com.android.thememanager.module

`com.android.thememanager.module`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Something related to Xiaomi’s theme manager?

Open in App Manager

# com.android.traceur.auto_generated_rro_product__

`com.android.traceur.auto_generated_rro_product__`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

useless configs to traceur auto generated.

Open in App Manager

# com.android.traceur.auto_generated_rro_vendor__

`com.android.traceur.auto_generated_rro_vendor__`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

useless configs to traceur auto generated.

Open in App Manager

# com.android.traceur.overlay.pixel

`com.android.traceur.overlay.pixel`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Unused colors to 5G

Open in App Manager

# com.android.tv.frameworkpackagestubs

`com.android.tv.frameworkpackagestubs`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Activity Stub

Hard to say by code, has browser provider and SQLite content.

Open in App Manager

# com.android.tv.settings

`com.android.tv.settings`

- OEM
- Unsafe

Needed for settings.

Open in App Manager

# com.android.unisoc.telephony.server

`com.android.unisoc.telephony.server`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Removal will break incoming calls.

Unisoc 4G and 5G drivers.

## References

1. https://xdaforums.com/t/oukitel-wp23-pro-unlocking-bootloader-rooting-gsi.4642483/#post-89239693

Open in App Manager

# com.android.updater

`com.android.updater`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Mi Updater

Provides system updates

REMOVING THIS WILL BOOTLOOP YOUR DEVICE! Doesn’t bootloop on MIUI 13 and above.

Open in App Manager

# com.android.uwb.resources

`com.android.uwb.resources`

- AOSP
- Unsafe

Ultra-wideband (UWB) communication feature.

UWB is a radio technology that enables precise ranging between devices,

Allowing for accurate location measurements with an accuracy of 10 cm.

https://developer.android.com/develop/connectivity/uwb

https://source.android.com/docs/core/connect/uwb

Open in App Manager

# com.android.vendors.bridge.softsim

`com.android.vendors.bridge.softsim`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Needed for virtual SIM.

Open in App Manager

# com.android.virtualmachine.res

`com.android.virtualmachine.res`

- AOSP
- Safe to delete

unknown app with no code that only has permissions to Use, Manage, Debug: Virtual Machine.

Introduced in Android 14.

Open in App Manager

# com.android.vivo.tws.vivotws

`com.android.vivo.tws.vivotws`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

TWS

It’s for Vivo TWS earphones.

Open in App Manager

# com.android.voicemailomtp

`com.android.voicemailomtp`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Voicemail

Voicemail? I think no one uses that.

Open in App Manager

# com.android.wallpaper

`com.android.wallpaper`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Styles editor

Needed for editing style UI

Open in App Manager

# com.android.wallpaper.livepicker.overlay

`com.android.wallpaper.livepicker.overlay`

- AOSP
- Safe to delete

Overlay for live wallpaper picker? Overlays are usually themes, but not sure about this one.

Open in App Manager

# com.android.wallpaperbackup

`com.android.wallpaperbackup`

- AOSP
- Safe to delete

Backs up and restores wallpaper and metadata related to it.

This agent has its own package because it does full backup as opposed to SystemBackupAgent which does key/value backup.

This class stages wallpaper files for backup by copying them into its own directory because of the following reasons:

Non-system users don’t have permission to read the directory that the system stores the wallpaper files in

BackupAgent enforces that backed up files must live inside the package’s getFilesDir()

There are 3 files to back up:

The “wallpaper info” file which contains metadata like the crop applied to the wallpaper or the live wallpaper component name.

The “system” wallpaper file.

An optional “lock” wallpaper, which is shown on the lockscreen instead of the system wallpaper if set.

On restore, the metadata file is parsed and WallpaperManager APIs are used to set the wallpaper.

Note that if there’s a live wallpaper, the live wallpaper package name will be part of the metadata file and the wallpaper will be applied when the package it’s installed.

## References

1. https://android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/base/+/master/packages/WallpaperBackup/src/com/android/wallpaperbackup/WallpaperBackupAgent.java

Open in App Manager

# com.android.wallpapercropper

`com.android.wallpapercropper`

- AOSP
- Safe to delete

Wallpaper cropper.

Open in App Manager

# com.android.wallpaperpicker

`com.android.wallpaperpicker`

- AOSP
- Exercise caution

Enables you to pick a wallpaper.

Open in App Manager

# com.android.watermark

`com.android.watermark`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Hidden IMEI tests.

Open in App Manager

# com.android.wifi.dialog

`com.android.wifi.dialog`

- AOSP
- Unsafe

Needed for wifi dialogs.

Can brick basic functionality android.

Open in App Manager

# com.android.wifi.mainline.resources.overlay

`com.android.wifi.mainline.resources.overlay`

- AOSP
- Unsafe

Related to the Wi-Fi module in the AOSP. The Wi-Fi module is a part of Project Mainline,

Which allows for updates to specific system components outside of the normal Android release cycle.

The package contains resources and overlays that are used to customize the Wi-Fi module.

These overlays can be used to override default configurations and customize the behavior of the Wi-Fi module

https://source.android.com/docs/core/ota/modular-system/wifi

https://www.xda-developers.com/android-project-mainline-modules-explanation

Open in App Manager

# com.android.wifi.resources.overlay

`com.android.wifi.resources.overlay`

- AOSP
- Unsafe

Contains resources that can be overlaid or customized to modify the behavior of the Wi-Fi module.

https://source.android.com/docs/core/ota/modular-system/wifi

Open in App Manager

# com.android.wifi.resources.overlay.WifiRes6GhzEnable

`com.android.wifi.resources.overlay.WifiRes6GhzEnable`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Config to support wifi 6 Ghz? Any wifi have this?

If you don’t have 6 Ghz wifi then it’s safe to disable.

Open in App Manager

# com.android.wifi.resources.overlay.WifiResDualStaApEnable

`com.android.wifi.resources.overlay.WifiResDualStaApEnable`

- OEM
- Unsafe

5 GHz WiFi support.

Open in App Manager

# com.android.wifi.resources.overlay.WifiResScanCountryCode

`com.android.wifi.resources.overlay.WifiResScanCountryCode`

- AOSP
- Exercise caution

Related to overlay for Wi-Fi scanning for country code.

Open in App Manager

# com.android.wifi.resources.overlay.WifiResSoftap80211axEnable

`com.android.wifi.resources.overlay.WifiResSoftap80211axEnable`

- OEM
- Unsafe

Important configs to wifi.

Open in App Manager

# com.android.wifi.resources.overlay.WifiVodafoneOverlay

`com.android.wifi.resources.overlay.WifiVodafoneOverlay`

- Carrier
- Safe to delete

Not sure what it does

## References

1. https://beta.pithus.org/report/d8b19f854eb85ea97fbaeafb8c11842cf9b27f169b08d3e8b2659f52db9dd408

Open in App Manager

# com.android.wifi.resources.overlay.common

`com.android.wifi.resources.overlay.common`

- OEM
- Unsafe

System Wi-Fi resources Theme pack

Guessing it’s a pack of themes for some Wi-Fi related system UI, based on the name.

Open in App Manager

# com.android.wifi.resources.overlay.kalama

`com.android.wifi.resources.overlay.kalama`

- OEM
- Unsafe

Needed for WiFi.

Open in App Manager

# com.android.wifi.resources.overlay.motCommon

`com.android.wifi.resources.overlay.motCommon`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Related to Motorola’s custom overlay for Wi-Fi connections.

Open in App Manager

# com.android.wifi.resources.overlay.oplus

`com.android.wifi.resources.overlay.oplus`

- OEM
- Unsafe

Wi-Fi configs

Open in App Manager

# com.android.wifi.resources.overlay.pineapple

`com.android.wifi.resources.overlay.pineapple`

- OEM
- Unsafe

A runtime resource overlay (RRO) is a package that changes the resource values of a target package at runtime. For example, an app installed on the system image might change its behavior based upon the value of a resource. Rather than hardcoding the resource value at build time, an RRO installed on a different partition can change the values of the app’s resources at runtime.

RROs can be enabled or disabled. You can programmatically set the enable/disable state to toggle an RRO’s ability to change resource values. RROs are disabled by default (however, static RROs are enabled by default).

https://source.android.com/docs/core/runtime/rros

Open in App Manager

# com.android.wifi.resources.overlay.target

`com.android.wifi.resources.overlay.target`

- OEM
- Unsafe

In code founded wifi configs.

Important configs to WiFi.

Open in App Manager

# com.android.wifi.resources.overlay.taro

`com.android.wifi.resources.overlay.taro`

- OEM
- Unsafe

Better keep this for config wifi? Better don’t risk.

Open in App Manager

# com.android.wifi.resources.xiaomi

`com.android.wifi.resources.xiaomi`

- OEM
- Unsafe

Have some configs to network about: disconnected scan interval schedule

wifi11axsupportoverride, config_wifi_tcp_buffers

you should keep this because it’s maybe from settings.

Open in App Manager

# com.android.wifi.system.mainline.resources.overlay

`com.android.wifi.system.mainline.resources.overlay`

- AOSP
- Exercise caution

Related to the Wi-Fi module and its resources overlay.

The Wi-Fi module in Android is updatable, meaning it can receive updates to functionality outside of the normal Android release cycle.

The module provides a consistent Wi-Fi experience across Android devices and allows for fixes to interoperability issues through module updates

https://source.android.com/docs/core/ota/modular-system/wifi

Open in App Manager

# com.android.wifi.system.resources.overlay

`com.android.wifi.system.resources.overlay`

- AOSP
- Exercise caution

Contains resources that can be overlaid to customize the Wi-Fi module’s behavior.

https://source.android.com/docs/core/ota/modular-system/wifi

Open in App Manager

# com.android.wm.shell

`com.android.wm.shell`

- OEM
- Unsafe

Profile installer? App looks like a ‘com.android.shell’.

Open in App Manager

# com.android.yadayada

`com.android.yadayada`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Disclaimer show to user, feedback, first boot setup.

Open in App Manager

# com.android.ztescreenshot

`com.android.ztescreenshot`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

ScreenCapture

Needed for screenshots.

Open in App Manager

# com.ape.cleanassistoverlay

`com.ape.cleanassistoverlay`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Overlay app for com.ape.cleanassist.

If you uninstall it, this package should also be removed.

Open in App Manager

# com.ape.factory

`com.ape.factory`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Checks Build.SERIAL and ro.build.type

All permissions and activities (camera, mic, battery, radio, led, sim, gps, nfc). Reads/writes to External Storage

Open in App Manager

# com.ape.fmradiooverlay

`com.ape.fmradiooverlay`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Overlay app for com.ape.fmradio.

If you uninstall it, this package should also be removed.

Open in App Manager

# com.ape.gamemode

`com.ape.gamemode`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Provides game mode feature for Wiko mobile.

Open in App Manager

# com.ape.massageexpress

`com.ape.massageexpress`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Provides Wiko screen message feature

Open in App Manager

# com.ape.mtbf

`com.ape.mtbf`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Named ‘MTBF Tools’

Dialer Code: 68238665. Uses SQLite Database. Reads/writes to External Storage. All sorts of permissions (camera, mic, battery, radio, led, sim, gps, nfc).

Found more details at https://twitter.com/dbauduin/status/940126704261099520 (archive: https://web.archive.org/web/20240330025312/https://twitter.com/dbauduin/status/940126704261099520)

Hardcoded URLs (an api and a book): http://www.andykhan.com/jexcelapi

http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/0571058086/qid=1099836249/sr=1-3/ref=sr_1_11_3/202-6017285-1620664

https://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/0571058086qid=1099836249/sr=1-3/ref=sr_1_11_3/202-6017285-1620664

Open in App Manager

# com.ape.smartgesture

`com.ape.smartgesture`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Provide smart gesture feature for Wiko mobile

Open in App Manager

# com.ape.soundrecorder

`com.ape.soundrecorder`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Sound recorder app for Wiko mobile

Open in App Manager

# com.ape.soundrecorderoverlay

`com.ape.soundrecorderoverlay`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Overlay app for com.ape.soundrecorder.

If you uninstall it, this package should be removed also.

Open in App Manager

# com.ape.weatherliveoverlay

`com.ape.weatherliveoverlay`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Overlay app for com.ape.weatherlive. If you uninstall it, this package should also be removed.

Open in App Manager

# com.ape.wikolegal

`com.ape.wikolegal`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Provides legal for first time setup in Wiko mobile

Open in App Manager

# com.ape.wikosetupwizard

`com.ape.wikosetupwizard`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Provides first time app install for Wiko mobile

Open in App Manager

# com.apple.atve.sony.appletv

`com.apple.atve.sony.appletv`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Apple Tv app on android Tv. Can be removed without any problem

Open in App Manager

# com.arcsoft.app.humanavatar

`com.arcsoft.app.humanavatar`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

My Avatar

Avatar activities useless.

Open in App Manager

# com.arcsoft.lg_avatar_resource

`com.arcsoft.lg_avatar_resource`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

LGAvatarReource

It’s probably for arcamera and it’s for avatars. People removed that.

Open in App Manager

# com.arcsoft.magicshotstudio

`com.arcsoft.magicshotstudio`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

it’s app for photos

Open in App Manager

# com.asu

`com.asu`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

ZF10 Live Wallpaper

Live Wallpaper

Open in App Manager

# com.asus.UpdateLauncher

`com.asus.UpdateLauncher`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Updater Launcher

Remove if you dont need it Launcher updates.

Open in App Manager

# com.asus.alwayson

`com.asus.alwayson`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Always-on Display

AOD will be not available after remove.

Open in App Manager

# com.asus.alwayson.res.overlay

`com.asus.alwayson.res.overlay`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Not needed gif to Always-on Display

Open in App Manager

# com.asus.appupdater

`com.asus.appupdater`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

ASUS Config Updater

It may have something to do with app updater but no activities.

Open in App Manager

# com.asus.asusbacktap

`com.asus.asusbacktap`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Back tap

it’s for Accessibility component feature.

Back tap will not be available in settings after remove.

Open in App Manager

# com.asus.asusoptiflex

`com.asus.asusoptiflex`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

ASUS Opti Flex

it’s something for settings? Still unknown.

Open in App Manager

# com.asus.asussettingsbackuphelper

`com.asus.asussettingsbackuphelper`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Settings ASUS Backup

Can be removed if ASUS Backup are not used.

Open in App Manager

# com.asus.atd.smmitest

`com.asus.atd.smmitest`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

SMMI TEST

Testing hardware things.

Open in App Manager

# com.asus.audiowizard

`com.asus.audiowizard`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

ASUS AudioWizard

Needed for sound effects.

Open in App Manager

# com.asus.calculator

`com.asus.calculator`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Calculator - unit converter (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.asus.calculator)

Has more permissions than a Calculator app reasonably should have.

Connects to a few Google and currency exchange-rate servers.

https://beta.pithus.org/report/817514371bbdb76ec52da4c8456bbc116deec179603099deabbe6fcce6f6ccdb

Open in App Manager

# com.asus.camera

`com.asus.camera`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Stock ASUS camera app. It has Google Analytics, so better disable internet for this app.

Open in App Manager

# com.asus.cellbroadcastreceiver.overlay

`com.asus.cellbroadcastreceiver.overlay`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

useless overlay for cellbroadcast

Open in App Manager

# com.asus.cellbroadcastservice.overlay

`com.asus.cellbroadcastservice.overlay`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

useless overlay for cellbroadcast

Open in App Manager

# com.asus.configupdater

`com.asus.configupdater`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

ASUS Config Updater

Some people have removed this. Needed for ASUS autoupdate apps probably, also found debugging code.

Open in App Manager

# com.asus.contacts

`com.asus.contacts`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

ASUS Contacts

Stock ASUS Contacts app. Contains Google trackers.

Open in App Manager

# com.asus.deskclock

`com.asus.deskclock`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

ASUS Digital Clock & Widget

Contains google analytics.

Open in App Manager

# com.asus.dialer

`com.asus.dialer`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

ASUS Dialer

Contains Google trackers.

Open in App Manager

# com.asus.dm

`com.asus.dm`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

System update

System updates for ASUS

Open in App Manager

# com.asus.easylauncher

`com.asus.easylauncher`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Asus Easy Mode (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.asus.easylauncher)

Alternative launcher with bigger icons and simpler interface

Open in App Manager

# com.asus.ephotoburst

`com.asus.ephotoburst`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

ASUS Burst shot viewer

ASUS Photo viewer, Trim Service. Contains Google Analytics.

Open in App Manager

# com.asus.faceunlockservice

`com.asus.faceunlockservice`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

ASUS Face Unlock Service

Needed for face unlock.

Face unlock will not work after remove.

Open in App Manager

# com.asus.filemanager

`com.asus.filemanager`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

File Manager

Stock ASUS file manager app.

Open in App Manager

# com.asus.focusapplistener

`com.asus.focusapplistener`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Focus app

Needed for optimization, probably.

Open in App Manager

# com.asus.gallery

`com.asus.gallery`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Stock Gallery app. Contains Google Analytics.

Open in App Manager

# com.asus.gamewidget

`com.asus.gamewidget`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Game genie

Probably useful for gaming.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.asus.gamewidget

Open in App Manager

# com.asus.gamewidget.service

`com.asus.gamewidget.service`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Game genie service

Game genie service needed for (`com.asus.gamewidget`)

It’s probably useful for gaming.

Open in App Manager

# com.asus.hardwarestub

`com.asus.hardwarestub`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

HardwareStub Services

Has components for optimization game.

Open in App Manager

# com.asus.hbm

`com.asus.hbm`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

High Brightness Mode

It can be found probably in settings. Still unknown.

Open in App Manager

# com.asus.ia.asusapp

`com.asus.ia.asusapp`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

My Asus (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.asus.ia.asusapp)

Asus service center (support + store)

Open in App Manager

# com.asus.imagesearch

`com.asus.imagesearch`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Image search

it’s so bloated.

Open in App Manager

# com.asus.ims.benchmarkblocker

`com.asus.ims.benchmarkblocker`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Founded debugs and benchmark blocker.

Open in App Manager

# com.asus.ims.brightnessservice

`com.asus.ims.brightnessservice`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Not needed, unused frameworks

Open in App Manager

# com.asus.ims.configmanager

`com.asus.ims.configmanager`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Not needed, unused frameworks

Open in App Manager

# com.asus.ims.devicepolicymanager

`com.asus.ims.devicepolicymanager`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Not needed, unused frameworks

Open in App Manager

# com.asus.ims.evtlog

`com.asus.ims.evtlog`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Not needed, unused frameworks

Open in App Manager

# com.asus.ims.extdispctrl

`com.asus.ims.extdispctrl`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Not needed, unused frameworks

Open in App Manager

# com.asus.ims.forcedark

`com.asus.ims.forcedark`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Not needed, unused frameworks

Open in App Manager

# com.asus.ims.freeform

`com.asus.ims.freeform`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Not needed, unused frameworks

Open in App Manager

# com.asus.ims.observer

`com.asus.ims.observer`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Not needed, unused frameworks

Open in App Manager

# com.asus.ims.packageinstallerproxy

`com.asus.ims.packageinstallerproxy`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Not needed, unused frameworks

Open in App Manager

# com.asus.ims.phykeyctrl

`com.asus.ims.phykeyctrl`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Not needed, unused frameworks

Open in App Manager

# com.asus.ims.pointerproxy

`com.asus.ims.pointerproxy`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Not needed, unused frameworks

Open in App Manager

# com.asus.ims.powerctrl

`com.asus.ims.powerctrl`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Not needed, unused frameworks

Open in App Manager

# com.asus.ims.rogproxy

`com.asus.ims.rogproxy`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Not needed, unused frameworks

Open in App Manager

# com.asus.ims.smartread

`com.asus.ims.smartread`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Not needed, unused frameworks

Open in App Manager

# com.asus.ims.twinapps

`com.asus.ims.twinapps`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Not needed, unused frameworks

Open in App Manager

# com.asus.ims.watermark

`com.asus.ims.watermark`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Not needed, unused frameworks

Open in App Manager

# com.asus.inadvertentTouch

`com.asus.inadvertentTouch`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Not needed ‘Do not cover the top of the screen’

Open in App Manager

# com.asus.key_status

`com.asus.key_status`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

KeyStatusTool

KeyStatusTool? All of this code means nothing.

Open in App Manager

# com.asus.launcher

`com.asus.launcher`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

ASUS Launcher

Contains Google Firebase Analytics.

Open in App Manager

# com.asus.livedemoservice

`com.asus.livedemoservice`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Demo Mode

Enables retail demonstration mode. it’s not a feature for normal users.

Open in App Manager

# com.asus.lockscreen2

`com.asus.lockscreen2`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Lockscreen

It should be important for lockscreen.

Open in App Manager

# com.asus.loguploader

`com.asus.loguploader`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Log Tool

Captured logs, Generate Log, Report Log.

Open in App Manager

# com.asus.loguploaderproxy

`com.asus.loguploaderproxy`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Bug Reporter Proxy

Logs without activity.

Not needed another logs from loguploader.

Open in App Manager

# com.asus.mlmodel

`com.asus.mlmodel`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Unused frameworks? AI optimization?

Resources have vision_model and something encrypted.

This app is large (338MB).

Open in App Manager

# com.asus.mobilemanager

`com.asus.mobilemanager`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Mobile Manager

Not sure to keep it or not.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.asus.mobilemanager

Open in App Manager

# com.asus.mobilemanagerservice

`com.asus.mobilemanagerservice`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Mobile Manager Service

Looks like a unused framework, but not sure.

Open in App Manager

# com.asus.nextapp

`com.asus.nextapp`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

NextApp

Unused frameworks? It has something to training AI? everything is encrypted.

Open in App Manager

# com.asus.nextappcore

`com.asus.nextappcore`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

NextAppCore

Useless frameworks? It has something to training AI? everything is encrypted.

Open in App Manager

# com.asus.openbeta2

`com.asus.openbeta2`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

OpenBeta2

Beta program server that collects a lot of data.

Open in App Manager

# com.asus.powersaver

`com.asus.powersaver`

- OEM
- Unsafe

Power Master

It’s for power-saving and may be important.

Important app to powersaving.

Open in App Manager

# com.asus.sarprotection

`com.asus.sarprotection`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

SAR Protection

Security thing.

Open in App Manager

# com.asus.screenrecorder

`com.asus.screenrecorder`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Screen recorder

App for screen recording.

Open in App Manager

# com.asus.setupwizard

`com.asus.setupwizard`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Setup Wizard

It’s needed only for first-boot setup.

Open in App Manager

# com.asus.smartcover

`com.asus.smartcover`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

SmartCover

Used for smart features.

Open in App Manager

# com.asus.smartkey

`com.asus.smartkey`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Smart key

Used for smart features.

Open in App Manager

# com.asus.smartreading

`com.asus.smartreading`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Smart Reading

It’s app for smart reading

Open in App Manager

# com.asus.soundrecorder

`com.asus.soundrecorder`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

ASUS Sound recorder (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.asus.soundrecorder)

Connects to Google Analytics and some Asus servers, which is a bit sketchy for a sound recording app..

https://beta.pithus.org/report/f4cf38e1c35a04c3579fa198d2abd3ef1ff7be79633d6d3f2bc69c8a69164e1d

Open in App Manager

# com.asus.splendid

`com.asus.splendid`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Asus Splendid

Optional app for adjust your screen for your own viewing pleasure.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.asus.splendid

Open in App Manager

# com.asus.stitchimage.service

`com.asus.stitchimage.service`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Stitch image

It’s for the stock gallery app.

Open in App Manager

# com.asus.sysmonitor

`com.asus.sysmonitor`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Device Health

Device Health? It collects your data.

Open in App Manager

# com.asus.system.api

`com.asus.system.api`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

AsusBoost

It’s probably an important app. It has booster services and memory cleaner service.

Open in App Manager

# com.asus.systemcolor

`com.asus.systemcolor`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

System color scheme

Needed for changing wallpapers?

Open in App Manager

# com.asus.taskwidget

`com.asus.taskwidget`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

ASUS Task Manager widget

Task manager widget to System optimization

Open in App Manager

# com.asus.teleserv.overlay.odm

`com.asus.teleserv.overlay.odm`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

overlay to default config ims.

Open in App Manager

# com.asus.theme.color.asusui

`com.asus.theme.color.asusui`

- OEM
- Unsafe

Theme AsusUI

Stock System Theme

System may not work after removing it.

Open in App Manager

# com.asus.theme.color.rog

`com.asus.theme.color.rog`

- OEM
- Unsafe

Rog Theme

Stock System Theme

System may not work after removing it.

Open in App Manager

# com.asus.themeservice

`com.asus.themeservice`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Needed for change theme apps?

Open in App Manager

# com.asus.tips

`com.asus.tips`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Tips

Tips for smart features and more.

Open in App Manager

# com.asus.twinapps

`com.asus.twinapps`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Twin Apps for duplicate apps.

Open in App Manager

# com.asus.twinappsservice

`com.asus.twinappsservice`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Twin Apps Service

Needed for Twin Apps for duplicate apps.

Open in App Manager

# com.asus.userfeedback

`com.asus.userfeedback`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

ZenUI Help (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.asus.userfeedback)

Customer service app that provides FAQs, Mobile care service, user feedback, and public forums.

Lots of telemetry (insecure on top of that):

https://beta.pithus.org/report/e80a1fa70adc097fc9817720b5c8c81cfd156a76e6d062759b2bc3d6937a97e7

Open in App Manager

# com.asus.visualmaster

`com.asus.visualmaster`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Tru2Life

it’s app for color modes.

Open in App Manager

# com.asus.weathertime

`com.asus.weathertime`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

ASUS Weather

it’s for weather. Have Firebase Analytics.

Open in App Manager

# com.asus.wifi.resources.overlay

`com.asus.wifi.resources.overlay`

- OEM
- Unsafe

overlay to wifi configs better dont risk.

Important configs to WiFi.

Open in App Manager

# com.asus.zenmotion

`com.asus.zenmotion`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Gestures

Needed for Gestures.

Open in App Manager

# com.att.deviceunlock

`com.att.deviceunlock`

- Carrier
- Safe to delete

Device Unlock

Useless app from AT&T. it’s only for unlock device.

Open in App Manager

# com.aura.jet.att

`com.aura.jet.att`

- Carrier
- Safe to delete

AT&T Hub

App from AT&T. Installs apps on oobe and its maded by advertising company ‘ironSource’.

Open in App Manager

# com.aura.oobe.att

`com.aura.oobe.att`

- Carrier
- Safe to delete

AppCloud

App from AT&T. Installs apps on oobe and its maded by advertising company ‘ironSource’.

Open in App Manager

# com.aura.oobe.kbdi

`com.aura.oobe.kbdi`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Appcloud

Persistent notification until you click on it and agree to install games. Sort of game cloud pre-installed in some Xiaomi phones

Safe to remove.

Open in App Manager

# com.aura.oobe.motorola

`com.aura.oobe.motorola`

- Carrier
- Safe to delete

MotoApps

It’s something to install apps, but it’s an advertising company.

Open in App Manager

# com.aura.oobe.vodafone

`com.aura.oobe.vodafone`

- Carrier
- Safe to delete

Vodafone AppBox

It is some kind of post-install recommended apps setup from the carrier.

Asks for your age and gender and then recommends you to install popular apps.

Developed by IronSource, an Israeli advertising company.

Open in App Manager

# com.autonavi.minimap

`com.autonavi.minimap`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

高德地图 (Yeah no english translation) (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.autonavi.minimap)

Xiaomi GPS

Open in App Manager

# com.baidu.BaiduMap

`com.baidu.BaiduMap`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Chinese Baidu Map.

Open in App Manager

# com.baidu.duersdk.opensdk

`com.baidu.duersdk.opensdk`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Duer stuff from Baidu

Duer is a virtual AI assistant.

Open in App Manager

# com.baidu.input_huawei

`com.baidu.input_huawei`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Woh! 51 permissions!

Huawei chinese stock input keyboard. You probably shouldn’t trust this closed-source keyboard with this much permissions…NOTE: Make sure to have another keyboard installed before removing this package!

Open in App Manager

# com.baidu.input_mi

`com.baidu.input_mi`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Baidu IME (Baidu keyboard)

YOU SHOULD NEVER USE A CLOSED-SOURCE KEYBOARD !

https://www.techrepublic.com/blog/asian-technology/japanese-government-warns-baidu-ime-is-spying-on-users/

Archive : https://web.archive.org/save/https://www.techrepublic.com/blog/asian-technology/japanese-government-warns-baidu-ime-is-spying-on-users/

NOTE: Make sure you have installed another keyboard before removing this package.

Open in App Manager

# com.baidu.input_vivo

`com.baidu.input_vivo`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Default keyboard (Baidu IME customized for Vivo devices).

The number of requested permissions for this keyboard is terrifying. You really should use another keyboard. Pithus analysis: https://beta.pithus.org/report/d4cdf8fedcd94436ade720cb8df9b4ef32aca6c7822cae6c8698937d68e20363

Open in App Manager

# com.baidu.location.fused

`com.baidu.location.fused`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

FusedLocation

Chinese baidu location.

Open in App Manager

# com.baidu.map.location

`com.baidu.map.location`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Chinese Network location baidu. Only for China.

Open in App Manager

# com.baidu.searchbox

`com.baidu.searchbox`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

百度 (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.baidu.searchbox)

Baidu App search engine.

Open in App Manager

# com.bbk.SuperPowerSave

`com.bbk.SuperPowerSave`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Super Battery Saver

Not sure if it’s useful or not. Super power save.

Open in App Manager

# com.bbk.account

`com.bbk.account`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Vivo account

Vivo privacy policy is really bad: https://privacy.vivo.com/privacy

Note: Removing this will obviously break fuctions that require Vivo account authentication: accessibility, data backup etc.

Open in App Manager

# com.bbk.appstore

`com.bbk.appstore`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Vivo app store.

Note: apps from this store can still be upgraded with the built-in check upgrade feature even with this package removed

Open in App Manager

# com.bbk.calendar

`com.bbk.calendar`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Default calendar app.

50 permissions for a calendar app. What could go wrong?

Pithus analysis: https://beta.pithus.org/report/db107cb828a1ec9b7cbcd9fd86542da877fdf4cf947c18c8a48a2b09e568ad10

Open in App Manager

# com.bbk.cloud

`com.bbk.cloud`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

vivoCloud

Vivo cloud services.

Open in App Manager

# com.bbk.facewake

`com.bbk.facewake`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

FaceWake

It’s used for face unlock.

Open in App Manager

# com.bbk.iqoo.logsystem

`com.bbk.iqoo.logsystem`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

User experience service

Telemetry app.

Note:Disabling this will break trial version system upgrade feature.

Open in App Manager

# com.bbk.launcher2

`com.bbk.launcher2`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Vivo launcher.

Open in App Manager

# com.bbk.photoframewidget

`com.bbk.photoframewidget`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Photo frame

Photo widget.

Open in App Manager

# com.bbk.scene.databaseprovider

`com.bbk.scene.databaseprovider`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

May be needed for the launcher, not sure.

Open in App Manager

# com.bbk.scene.launcher.theme

`com.bbk.scene.launcher.theme`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

SceneThemeLauncher

May be needed for the launcher, not sure.

Open in App Manager

# com.bbk.theme

`com.bbk.theme`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Vivo theme (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bbk.theme)

Lets you add new themes, fonts and wallpapers.

It has annoying notifications that cannot be disabled by going to the app settings. This app use 50 permissions and can install packages (REQUEST_INSTALL_PACKAGES)

Note: Removing this app will prevent you to change themes.

Pithus analysis: https://beta.pithus.org/report/0f15055131637d3dbc55d3a49b8e79b4f76ca09871abf9eb43b5f88afde11800

Open in App Manager

# com.bbk.theme.resources

`com.bbk.theme.resources`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

WallpaperRes

Vivo wallpapers. A lot of PNG wallpapers. Safe to remove if you don’t need theme resources.

Open in App Manager

# com.bbk.updater

`com.bbk.updater`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

System update

Provides system updates.

Open in App Manager

# com.bc360.android.service

`com.bc360.android.service`

- Carrier
- Safe to delete

Verizon Adaptive Sound

Provides Voice Enhance, but according to the carrier.

Does the same thing as the ‘com.bc360.control’ app.

Open in App Manager

# com.bc360.control

`com.bc360.control`

- Carrier
- Safe to delete

Verizon Adaptive Sound

Provides Voice Enhance, but according to the carrier.

Open in App Manager

# com.bjbyhd.screenreader_huawei

`com.bjbyhd.screenreader_huawei`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

An accessibility feature for visually impaired people

Open in App Manager

# com.bluetooth.aptxmode

`com.bluetooth.aptxmode`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Hidden aptX ALS Audio Bluetooth sample improvement from Qualcomm. Useless 96kHz sample.

Open in App Manager

# com.bsp.catchlog

`com.bsp.catchlog`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

bsp = Board support package

Used to catch log files obviously.

Open in App Manager

# com.casper.turkiye

`com.casper.turkiye`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Support app for Casper, see https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.casper.turkiye&hl=en

Open in App Manager

# com.cdfinger.factorytest

`com.cdfinger.factorytest`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Fingerprint Test App.

Open in App Manager

# com.chsc.semitouchtester

`com.chsc.semitouchtester`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Semi touch test, debug.

Open in App Manager

# com.claroColombia.contenedor

`com.claroColombia.contenedor`

- Carrier
- Safe to delete

Claro

It’s something to install apps, but it’s an advertising company.

Open in App Manager

# com.cleanmaster.sdk

`com.cleanmaster.sdk`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

(discontinued) old clean master app that cleans phone.

Open in App Manager

# com.cnn.mobile.android.phone.edgepanel

`com.cnn.mobile.android.phone.edgepanel`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

CNN Edge panel. Twitter trends, and news from CNN.

Open in App Manager

# com.color.uiengine

`com.color.uiengine`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Needed for themes

Open in App Manager

# com.coloros.accessibilityassistant

`com.coloros.accessibilityassistant`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Another thing for smart assistant

Open in App Manager

# com.coloros.activation.overlay.common

`com.coloros.activation.overlay.common`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

E-warranty card

Lets you check if your registered phone is still under warranty. Has a lot of permissions and runs at boot. Pithus analysis: https://beta.pithus.org/report/2a1dc5caedd2347fa009563e9b4d1c11b1cb42726f9046151934c456fdd77d88

Open in App Manager

# com.coloros.alarmclock

`com.coloros.alarmclock`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Stock Clock app.

Open in App Manager

# com.coloros.apprecover

`com.coloros.apprecover`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Used for app recovery?

Open in App Manager

# com.coloros.athena

`com.coloros.athena`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Memory management, maybe useful, maybe not

Open in App Manager

# com.coloros.athena.config_plugin

`com.coloros.athena.config_plugin`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Needed to configure com.coloros.athena. Memory management, maybe useful, maybe not.

Open in App Manager

# com.coloros.avastofferwall

`com.coloros.avastofferwall`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Avast Offerwall

Avast anti-virus things.

Open in App Manager

# com.coloros.backuprestore.remoteservice

`com.coloros.backuprestore.remoteservice`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

It has something to scan always Wi-Fi but it’s probably unused.

Open in App Manager

# com.coloros.blacklistapp

`com.coloros.blacklistapp`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Blacklist Contacts

Black list contacts, blocking calling.

Open in App Manager

# com.coloros.bootreg

`com.coloros.bootreg`

- OEM
- Unsafe

Setup Wizard

Cause bootloop after uninstall app.

Open in App Manager

# com.coloros.calculator

`com.coloros.calculator`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Calculator app

Has internet access because it can convert exchange rate, but I don’t know whether it’s used for other things as well or not.

Open in App Manager

# com.coloros.codebook

`com.coloros.codebook`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Password manager

App where you can keep passwords.

Open in App Manager

# com.coloros.colordirectservice

`com.coloros.colordirectservice`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Screen Recognition (Breeno Touch).

This app is used to recognize screen contents and provide quick access to relevant services (like Text Extraction, AI Summarizer). com.coloros.ocrscanner, com.coloros.ocrservice, com.oplus.ocs, com.oplus.aiunit, com.coloros.ocs.opencapabilityservice are also needed for this to work.

Open in App Manager

# com.coloros.colorfilestand

`com.coloros.colorfilestand`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

It has only Request permission activity. Probably useless framework also it has something to do with cloud.

Open in App Manager

# com.coloros.digitalwellbeing

`com.coloros.digitalwellbeing`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

App usage time that can be found in settings.

Open in App Manager

# com.coloros.dirrecord

`com.coloros.dirrecord`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Security features, anti-trojan?

Open in App Manager

# com.coloros.encryption

`com.coloros.encryption`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Private Safe

Removing breaks the stock launcher? Private Safe (located in Privacy Settings)

Open in App Manager

# com.coloros.exserviceui

`com.coloros.exserviceui`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Edge touch

Gesture-related things. Edge touch

Open in App Manager

# com.coloros.exsystemservice

`com.coloros.exsystemservice`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Color settings, app manager things without activities. Someone can test if it’s useless?

Open in App Manager

# com.coloros.eyeprotect

`com.coloros.eyeprotect`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

It’s the only eye protection option

Open in App Manager

# com.coloros.feedback

`com.coloros.feedback`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Feedback service

Feedback for OPPO

Open in App Manager

# com.coloros.findphone.client2

`com.coloros.findphone.client2`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Find phone

Find phone, logout from oppo account before

Open in App Manager

# com.coloros.floatassistant

`com.coloros.floatassistant`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

GA ball, Assistive ball feature.

Open in App Manager

# com.coloros.focusmode

`com.coloros.focusmode`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Focus mode

it’s option that can be found in settings.

Open in App Manager

# com.coloros.gallery3d

`com.coloros.gallery3d`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Gallery

Stock gallery app.

Open in App Manager

# com.coloros.gesture

`com.coloros.gesture`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Gestures & Motions

Somatic gestures (double tap to light up the screen)

Open in App Manager

# com.coloros.healthservice

`com.coloros.healthservice`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Health service

Another thing related to health check

Open in App Manager

# com.coloros.karaoke

`com.coloros.karaoke`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Karaoke

Karaoke (Do not delete if you need Karaoke)

Open in App Manager

# com.coloros.launcher.layout

`com.coloros.launcher.layout`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Useless code that means nothing for the launcher

Open in App Manager

# com.coloros.lockassistant

`com.coloros.lockassistant`

- OEM
- Unsafe

You can’t remove this app using adb.

Open in App Manager

# com.coloros.logkit

`com.coloros.logkit`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

LogKit

Logs, Dial *#800# for running it

Open in App Manager

# com.coloros.logkit.plugin.upload

`com.coloros.logkit.plugin.upload`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Useless plugin for logs

Open in App Manager

# com.coloros.mapcom.frame

`com.coloros.mapcom.frame`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Useless frameworks

Open in App Manager

# com.coloros.musiclink

`com.coloros.musiclink`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Music Party

This app allows you to play music through different phones, synchronised.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Ak222Z79RY

Open in App Manager

# com.coloros.notificationmanager

`com.coloros.notificationmanager`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Needed for notification manager and scheduled do not disturb.

Open in App Manager

# com.coloros.ocrservice

`com.coloros.ocrservice`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Extract text from images.

Open in App Manager

# com.coloros.ocs.opencapabilityservice

`com.coloros.ocs.opencapabilityservice`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Security things and something related to Chinese payment

Open in App Manager

# com.coloros.operationManual

`com.coloros.operationManual`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Help & feedback

Help (in Settings - Other Settings)

Open in App Manager

# com.coloros.operationtips

`com.coloros.operationtips`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Tips

Open in App Manager

# com.coloros.oppoguardelf

`com.coloros.oppoguardelf`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Needed for power-saving and security

Open in App Manager

# com.coloros.oppoguardelf.restrict_plugin

`com.coloros.oppoguardelf.restrict_plugin`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Needed components for com.coloros.oppoguardelf. Needed for power-saving and security. Also, the plugin is bloated with logs and statistics.

Open in App Manager

# com.coloros.oppoguardelf.secretplugin

`com.coloros.oppoguardelf.secretplugin`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Needed components for com.coloros.oppoguardelf. Needed for power-saving and security. Also, the plugin is bloated with logs and statistics.

Open in App Manager

# com.coloros.pictorial

`com.coloros.pictorial`

- OEM
- Unsafe

LockscreenMagazine

Removal will result in no longer being able to access Lockscreen settings.

Open in App Manager

# com.coloros.prome.service

`com.coloros.prome.service`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Useless frameworks. About feedback and smart touch.

Open in App Manager

# com.coloros.prome.smsservice

`com.coloros.prome.smsservice`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Useless SMS frameworks.

Open in App Manager

# com.coloros.recents

`com.coloros.recents`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Recent apps. Provides navigation to alternate between multiple apps. Removal will result in no “Recent App” list and re-enablement will cause a soft reload.

Open in App Manager

# com.coloros.regservice

`com.coloros.regservice`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Mobile DM authentication related (recommended to be uninstalled)

Open in App Manager

# com.coloros.remoteguardservice

`com.coloros.remoteguardservice`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Remote Guard Service

Have only useless statistics and depends on: com.coloros.mcs, com.heytap.mcs ONLY FOR CHINA.

Open in App Manager

# com.coloros.safecenter

`com.coloros.safecenter`

- OEM
- Unsafe

Security Center

It breaks ‘display over other apps’ permission!

Open in App Manager

# com.coloros.safecenter.config_plugin

`com.coloros.safecenter.config_plugin`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

This plugin doesn’t have any important things. It’s safe to remove, useless logs code.

Open in App Manager

# com.coloros.safesdkproxy

`com.coloros.safesdkproxy`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

It has cleaner and security things.

Open in App Manager

# com.coloros.sau

`com.coloros.sau`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

System Upgrade Services

Needed to update ColorOS.

Open in App Manager

# com.coloros.sauhelper

`com.coloros.sauhelper`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

SAUHelper

It has only statistics and logs.

Open in App Manager

# com.coloros.scenemode

`com.coloros.scenemode`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Scene mode and simple mode

Open in App Manager

# com.coloros.sceneservice

`com.coloros.sceneservice`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Data Services Platform

Data Services Platform (the entire Breeno option in the settings menu disappears after deletion)

Open in App Manager

# com.coloros.screenrecorder

`com.coloros.screenrecorder`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Screen recorder

Stock screen recording app.

Open in App Manager

# com.coloros.screenshot

`com.coloros.screenshot`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Screenshot

Needed for screenshots. Very useful app.

Open in App Manager

# com.coloros.securityguard

`com.coloros.securityguard`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Security Events (located in Phone Manager - Security Tools, it is recommended to uninstall it).

Open in App Manager

# com.coloros.securitykeyboard

`com.coloros.securitykeyboard`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Secure keyboard

Not needed if your keyboard is already good.

Open in App Manager

# com.coloros.securitypermission

`com.coloros.securitypermission`

- OEM
- Unsafe

Handles app permission management. DO NOT REMOVE THIS

Open in App Manager

# com.coloros.sharescreen

`com.coloros.sharescreen`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Shared screen assistance

Shared screen assistance (nobody need it)

Open in App Manager

# com.coloros.simsettings

`com.coloros.simsettings`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Data usage

Data usage and OTA updates

Open in App Manager

# com.coloros.smartlock

`com.coloros.smartlock`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

“Phone stays unlocked when using a wearable device” feature support component.

Open in App Manager

# com.coloros.smartsidebar

`com.coloros.smartsidebar`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Smart Sidebar

Edge panel settings

Open in App Manager

# com.coloros.speechassist

`com.coloros.speechassist`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

ColorOS default Speech Assistant

Open in App Manager

# com.coloros.trafficlimit

`com.coloros.trafficlimit`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Useless frameworks

Open in App Manager

# com.coloros.translate.engine

`com.coloros.translate.engine`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Used for translation?

Open in App Manager

# com.coloros.uxdesign

`com.coloros.uxdesign`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Needed for themes

Open in App Manager

# com.coloros.wallet

`com.coloros.wallet`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Oppo default Wallet app.

Open in App Manager

# com.coloros.wallpapers

`com.coloros.wallpapers`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Wallpapers

Needed for wallpapers

Open in App Manager

# com.coloros.weather.service

`com.coloros.weather.service`

- OEM
- Unsafe

Name indicates it’s for the weather, but removing this causes the screen to flash and the phone will eventually become unresponsive.

https://github.com/Universal-Debloater-Alliance/universal-android-debloater-next-generation/issues/585

Open in App Manager

# com.coloros.wifibackuprestore

`com.coloros.wifibackuprestore`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

WifiBackupRestore

Backup Wi-Fi to the cloud

Open in App Manager

# com.coloros.wifisecuredetect

`com.coloros.wifisecuredetect`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Useless for Wi-Fi. Has captcha and mobile number verification.

Open in App Manager

# com.coloros.wirelesssettings

`com.coloros.wirelesssettings`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Wireless settings

Probably needed.

Open in App Manager

# com.cootek.smartinputv5.language.spanishus

`com.cootek.smartinputv5.language.spanishus`

- Others
- Replace with alternative

TouchPal Keyboard by Cootek a chinese company.

Adware (lots lots of ads)

## References

1. https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/craigsilverman/google-banned-cootek-adware

Open in App Manager

# com.cricketwireless.minus

`com.cricketwireless.minus`

- Carrier
- Safe to delete

Cricket partner tab? better remove it. It probably have news or partner customization to chrome.

Open in App Manager

# com.crowdcare.agent.k

`com.crowdcare.agent.k`

- Others
- Safe to delete

Crowdcare is now Wysdom.AI.

From their Twitter description : The easiest way for businesses to improve customer satisfaction, contain costs and generate revenue by using #AI to power customer experiences.

Wysdom.AI has joined the Microsoft Partner Network in 2018

## References

1. https://wysdom.ai/privacy-policy/

Open in App Manager

# com.daemon.shelper

`com.daemon.shelper`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Shelper

Tracking, monitoring, logs

Open in App Manager

# com.data.overlay.base.s600ww

`com.data.overlay.base.s600ww`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Some kind of theme overlay for Nokia devices?

Some users claim to not see any differences when removed.

Open in App Manager

# com.debug.loggerui

`com.debug.loggerui`

- Others
- Safe to delete

DebugLoggerUI

Similar to logcat, in some sense. Mostly focused on video graphics logging and network logging (includes Bluetooth). On some devices, it runs in the background (working non-cache RAM) even while not in use.

https://peterelst.com/what-is-debug-logger-ui-android

Open in App Manager

# com.detection.ts.noise_detection_apk

`com.detection.ts.noise_detection_apk`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

It’s used by bsptest (com.vivo.bsptest) for noise detection test.

Open in App Manager

# com.detection.ts.touch_detection

`com.detection.ts.touch_detection`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

It’s used by bsptest (com.vivo.bsptest) for touch detection test.

Open in App Manager

# com.diotek.diodict4.EDictionary

`com.diotek.diodict4.EDictionary`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Dictionary app, only for japanese and korea

Open in App Manager

# com.dirac.acs

`com.dirac.acs`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Dirac Control Service

For audio control, not sure if it’s useful.

Open in App Manager

# com.directv.promo.shade

`com.directv.promo.shade`

- Carrier
- Safe to delete

DIRECTV Remote

Official app from DIRECTV (subsidiary of AT&T). With the DIRECTV Remote for AT&T Samsung devices, control of your favorite DIRECTV shows is just a swipe away. Swipe down from the status bar at the top of your screen to automatically connect and control your DIRECTV receivers, it’s that simple.

Open in App Manager

# com.dragon.read

`com.dragon.read`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Chinese Unknown partner app from Miui China.

Open in App Manager

# com.droidlogic

`com.droidlogic`

- OEM
- Unsafe

DroidBtPair

Looks like an important app for the TV to work properly.

Open in App Manager

# com.dropbox.android

`com.dropbox.android`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

dropbox app

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

Open in App Manager

# com.dropboxchmod

`com.dropboxchmod`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

I found logs in code. This app means nothing.

Open in App Manager

# com.dti.amx

`com.dti.amx`

- Carrier
- Safe to delete

it’s used to choose app install? A lot trackers, permissions.

Useless.

Open in App Manager

# com.dti.bouyguestelecom

`com.dti.bouyguestelecom`

- Carrier
- Safe to delete

Bouygues AppCloud

it’s probably for install apps but it’s useless and have ads and a lot permissions.

Open in App Manager

# com.dti.cricket

`com.dti.cricket`

- Carrier
- Safe to delete

it’s app for installing recommended apps? it’s only used on first-boot setup and it’s useless.

Open in App Manager

# com.dti.motorola

`com.dti.motorola`

- Carrier
- Safe to delete

Mobile Services Manager

it’s something for install apps but it’s useless and a lot permissions.

Open in App Manager

# com.dti.samsung

`com.dti.samsung`

- Carrier
- Safe to delete

Mobile Services Manager

Digital Turbine app, pre-install some apps/games to your phone and its made by advertising company.

Open in App Manager

# com.dti.tim

`com.dti.tim`

- Carrier
- Safe to delete

Mobile Service Manager

It’s a system app that can’t be opened but keeps running in the background. It can install/uninstall apps without notifying you, access internet, run at the boot of the system, kill background processes, ads and other permissions.

It’s only bloatware, OTA updates work the same without it. Uninstalling didn’t give any negative side-effects.

Open in App Manager

# com.dts.dtsxultra

`com.dts.dtsxultra`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Audio Effect for car, headphones. You don’t need that.

Open in App Manager

# com.duokan.reader

`com.duokan.reader`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

MIUIDuokanReader

Chinese app that has too much tracking and ads.

May be uninstalled without ADB.

Open in App Manager

# com.ebay.carrier

`com.ebay.carrier`

- Others
- Safe to delete

Kind of weird ebay apps pre-installed by carriers.

Open in App Manager

# com.eg.android.AlipayGphone

`com.eg.android.AlipayGphone`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Chinese Alipay app.

Open in App Manager

# com.elephanttek.faceunlock

`com.elephanttek.faceunlock`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Standard FaceUnlock functionality?

Unlock your device by simply looking at the display.

Face unlock is bad for security and privacy.

## References

1. https://www.ubergizmo.com/2017/03/galaxy-s8-facial-unlock-photograph/
2. https://www.kaspersky.com/blog/face-unlock-insecurity/21618/
3. https://www.freecodecamp.org/news/why-you-should-never-unlock-your-phone-with-your-face-79c07772a28/

Open in App Manager

# com.epicgames.portal

`com.epicgames.portal`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Epic Games for Android

Open in App Manager

# com.evenwell.AprUploadService

`com.evenwell.AprUploadService`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Apr Upload Service ???? [MORE INFO NEEDED]

Open in App Manager

# com.evenwell.AprUploadService.data.overlay.base

`com.evenwell.AprUploadService.data.overlay.base`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Theme overlay for Apr Upload Service?

Open in App Manager

# com.evenwell.AprUploadService.data.overlay.base.s600id

`com.evenwell.AprUploadService.data.overlay.base.s600id`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Theme overlay for Apr Upload Service?

Open in App Manager

# com.evenwell.AprUploadService.data.overlay.base.s600ww

`com.evenwell.AprUploadService.data.overlay.base.s600ww`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Theme overlay for Apr Upload Service?

Open in App Manager

# com.evenwell.CPClient

`com.evenwell.CPClient`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

CP = Client Provisioning.

Surely used to push new carrier internet/MMS settings automatically

Maybe it’s useful if carriers change their APN… but you still can change it manually, it’s not difficult.

Open in App Manager

# com.evenwell.CPClient.overlay.base

`com.evenwell.CPClient.overlay.base`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Theme overlay for CPClient?

Open in App Manager

# com.evenwell.CPClient.overlay.base.s600id

`com.evenwell.CPClient.overlay.base.s600id`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Theme overlay for CPClient?

Open in App Manager

# com.evenwell.CPClient.overlay.base.s600ww

`com.evenwell.CPClient.overlay.base.s600ww`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Theme overlay for CPClient?

Open in App Manager

# com.evenwell.DbgCfgTool

`com.evenwell.DbgCfgTool`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Debug Config Tool?

Open in App Manager

# com.evenwell.DbgCfgTool.overlay.base

`com.evenwell.DbgCfgTool.overlay.base`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Theme overlay for Debug Config Tool?

Open in App Manager

# com.evenwell.DbgCfgTool.overlay.base.s600id

`com.evenwell.DbgCfgTool.overlay.base.s600id`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Theme overlay for Debug Config Tool?

Open in App Manager

# com.evenwell.DbgCfgTool.overlay.base.s600ww

`com.evenwell.DbgCfgTool.overlay.base.s600ww`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Theme overlay for Debug Config Tool?

Open in App Manager

# com.evenwell.DeviceMonitorControl

`com.evenwell.DeviceMonitorControl`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Some form of device monitoring?

Open in App Manager

# com.evenwell.DeviceMonitorControl.data.overlay.base

`com.evenwell.DeviceMonitorControl.data.overlay.base`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Theme overlay for Device Monitor Control?

Open in App Manager

# com.evenwell.DeviceMonitorControl.data.overlay.base.s600id

`com.evenwell.DeviceMonitorControl.data.overlay.base.s600id`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Theme overlay for Device Monitor Control?

Open in App Manager

# com.evenwell.DeviceMonitorControl.data.overlay.base.s600ww

`com.evenwell.DeviceMonitorControl.data.overlay.base.s600ww`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Theme overlay for Device Monitor Control?

Open in App Manager

# com.evenwell.OTAUpdate.overlay.base.s600ww

`com.evenwell.OTAUpdate.overlay.base.s600ww`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Theme overlay for OTA Update UI?

Open in App Manager

# com.evenwell.PowerMonitor

`com.evenwell.PowerMonitor`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Drains more battery than it saves.

Open in App Manager

# com.evenwell.PowerMonitor.overlay.base

`com.evenwell.PowerMonitor.overlay.base`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Theme overlay for Power Monitor?

Open in App Manager

# com.evenwell.PowerMonitor.overlay.base.s600id

`com.evenwell.PowerMonitor.overlay.base.s600id`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Theme overlay for Power Monitor?

Open in App Manager

# com.evenwell.PowerMonitor.overlay.base.s600ww

`com.evenwell.PowerMonitor.overlay.base.s600ww`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Theme overlay for Power Monitor?

Open in App Manager

# com.evenwell.SettingsUtils

`com.evenwell.SettingsUtils`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Settings utils

(crappy) Audio rendering.

See https://gitlab.com/W1nst0n/universal-android-debloater/-/issues/9#note_369056538

Open in App Manager

# com.evenwell.SettingsUtils.overlay.base.s600ww

`com.evenwell.SettingsUtils.overlay.base.s600ww`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Theme overlay for SettingsUtils?

Open in App Manager

# com.evenwell.SetupWizard

`com.evenwell.SetupWizard`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

The first-boot device setup wizard for new/factory reset devices.

Open in App Manager

# com.evenwell.SetupWizard.overlay.base

`com.evenwell.SetupWizard.overlay.base`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Theme overlay for Setup Wizard?

Open in App Manager

# com.evenwell.SetupWizard.overlay.base.s600ww

`com.evenwell.SetupWizard.overlay.base.s600ww`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Theme overlay for Setup Wizard?

Open in App Manager

# com.evenwell.SetupWizard.overlay.d.base.s600ww

`com.evenwell.SetupWizard.overlay.d.base.s600ww`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Theme overlay for Setup Wizard?

Open in App Manager

# com.evenwell.UsageStatsLogReceiver

`com.evenwell.UsageStatsLogReceiver`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Logging stuff

Open in App Manager

# com.evenwell.UsageStatsLogReceiver.data.overlay.back.s600id

`com.evenwell.UsageStatsLogReceiver.data.overlay.back.s600id`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Theme overlay for Usage Stats Log?

Open in App Manager

# com.evenwell.UsageStatsLogReceiver.data.overlay.base.s600ww

`com.evenwell.UsageStatsLogReceiver.data.overlay.base.s600ww`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Theme overlay for Usage Stats Log?

Open in App Manager

# com.evenwell.apnwidget.overlay.base.s600ww

`com.evenwell.apnwidget.overlay.base.s600ww`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Some overlay for an APN widget. Overlays are usually themes.

APN means Access Point Name and must be configured with carrier values in order for your device to acess the carrier’s network.

Open in App Manager

# com.evenwell.autoregistration.overlay.base

`com.evenwell.autoregistration.overlay.base`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Theme overlay for a Spyware app?

Open in App Manager

# com.evenwell.autoregistration.overlay.base.s600id

`com.evenwell.autoregistration.overlay.base.s600id`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Theme overlay for a Spyware app?

Open in App Manager

# com.evenwell.autoregistration.overlay.base.s600ww

`com.evenwell.autoregistration.overlay.base.s600ww`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Theme overlay for a Spyware app?

Open in App Manager

# com.evenwell.autoregistration.overlay.d.base.s600id

`com.evenwell.autoregistration.overlay.d.base.s600id`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Theme overlay for a Spyware app?

Open in App Manager

# com.evenwell.autoregistration.overlay.d.base.s600ww

`com.evenwell.autoregistration.overlay.d.base.s600ww`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Theme overlay for a Spyware app?

Open in App Manager

# com.evenwell.batteryprotect

`com.evenwell.batteryprotect`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Battery protect is advertised to improve battery performance, but in practice it drains your battery and kills apps aggressively.

https://dontkillmyapp.com/nokia

Nokia decided to stop using this app-killer in the future:

https://www.androidpolice.com/2019/08/27/nokia-hmd-phones-disable-evenwell-background-process-app-killer/

Open in App Manager

# com.evenwell.batteryprotect.overlay.base

`com.evenwell.batteryprotect.overlay.base`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Theme overlay for Battery Protect?

Open in App Manager

# com.evenwell.batteryprotect.overlay.base.s600id

`com.evenwell.batteryprotect.overlay.base.s600id`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Theme overlay for Battery Protect?

Open in App Manager

# com.evenwell.batteryprotect.overlay.base.s600ww

`com.evenwell.batteryprotect.overlay.base.s600ww`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Theme overlay for Battery Protect?

Open in App Manager

# com.evenwell.batteryprotect.overlay.d.base.s600e0

`com.evenwell.batteryprotect.overlay.d.base.s600e0`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Theme overlay for Battery Protect?

Open in App Manager

# com.evenwell.bboxsbox

`com.evenwell.bboxsbox`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

??? [MORE INFO NEEDED]

Open in App Manager

# com.evenwell.bboxsbox.app

`com.evenwell.bboxsbox.app`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

????

Open in App Manager

# com.evenwell.bokeheditor

`com.evenwell.bokeheditor`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Probably related to adding fake bokeh (a focus blur effect) to photos.

Open in App Manager

# com.evenwell.bokeheditor.overlay.base.s600ww

`com.evenwell.bokeheditor.overlay.base.s600ww`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Theme overlay for Bokeh Editor?

Open in App Manager

# com.evenwell.camera2

`com.evenwell.camera2`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Nokia camera by evenwell (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.evenwell.camera2)

Open in App Manager

# com.evenwell.custmanager

`com.evenwell.custmanager`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Customer manager

Given its name I’d say it is useless but I don’t have more info.

Open in App Manager

# com.evenwell.custmanager.data.overlay.base

`com.evenwell.custmanager.data.overlay.base`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Theme overlay for Customer Manager?

Open in App Manager

# com.evenwell.custmanager.data.overlay.base.s600id

`com.evenwell.custmanager.data.overlay.base.s600id`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Theme overlay for Customer Manager?

Open in App Manager

# com.evenwell.custmanager.data.overlay.base.s600ww

`com.evenwell.custmanager.data.overlay.base.s600ww`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Theme overlay for Customer Manager?

Open in App Manager

# com.evenwell.customerfeedback.overlay.base.s600ww

`com.evenwell.customerfeedback.overlay.base.s600ww`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Theme overlay for Customer Feedback?

Open in App Manager

# com.evenwell.dataagent

`com.evenwell.dataagent`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Data agent

Used for backup/restore? [MORE INFO NEEDED]

Open in App Manager

# com.evenwell.dataagent.overlay.base

`com.evenwell.dataagent.overlay.base`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Theme overlay for Data Agent?

Open in App Manager

# com.evenwell.dataagent.overlay.base.s600id

`com.evenwell.dataagent.overlay.base.s600id`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Theme overlay for Data Agent?

Open in App Manager

# com.evenwell.dataagent.overlay.base.s600ww

`com.evenwell.dataagent.overlay.base.s600ww`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Theme overlay for Data Agent?

Open in App Manager

# com.evenwell.defaultappconfigure.overlay.base.s600ww

`com.evenwell.defaultappconfigure.overlay.base.s600ww`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

A theme overlay for selecting default apps or something?

Open in App Manager

# com.evenwell.email.data.overlay.base.s600ww

`com.evenwell.email.data.overlay.base.s600ww`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Theme overlay for email app?

Open in App Manager

# com.evenwell.factorywizard

`com.evenwell.factorywizard`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Likely part of the first-boot device setup (new/factory reset device).

Open in App Manager

# com.evenwell.factorywizard.overlay.base

`com.evenwell.factorywizard.overlay.base`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Theme overlay for setup wizard?

Open in App Manager

# com.evenwell.factorywizard.overlay.base.s600ww

`com.evenwell.factorywizard.overlay.base.s600ww`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Theme overlay for setup wizard?

Open in App Manager

# com.evenwell.fmradio.overlay.base.s600ww

`com.evenwell.fmradio.overlay.base.s600ww`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Theme overlay for Nokia radio app?

Open in App Manager

# com.evenwell.foxlauncher.partner

`com.evenwell.foxlauncher.partner`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Partner Launcher Customization

Related to the Nokia launcher

Open in App Manager

# com.evenwell.fqc

`com.evenwell.fqc`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

FQC is a secret test menu. It lets you test the hardware (touch screen, speakers, SD card, SIM card, camera…)

You need to type ##372733## in the Nokia dialer

Open in App Manager

# com.evenwell.hdrservice

`com.evenwell.hdrservice`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

HDR Service (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.evenwell.hdrservice)

Enhances contrast and sharpness for normal photos, games and videos dynamically.

Open in App Manager

# com.evenwell.legalterm

`com.evenwell.legalterm`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Provides terms and conditions (legal notice)

Open in App Manager

# com.evenwell.legalterm.overlay.base.s600ww

`com.evenwell.legalterm.overlay.base.s600ww`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Theme overlay for some terms and conditions?

Open in App Manager

# com.evenwell.managedprovisioning

`com.evenwell.managedprovisioning`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Nokia implementation of com.android.managedprovisioning? If so it manages Android user accounts, allowing you to add extra accounts. The typical use-case is setting up a corporate profile that is controlled by the employer on an employee’s personal device, to keep personal and work data separate.

Open in App Manager

# com.evenwell.managedprovisioning.overlay.base

`com.evenwell.managedprovisioning.overlay.base`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Theme overlay for Managed Provisioning?

Open in App Manager

# com.evenwell.managedprovisioning.overlay.base.s600id

`com.evenwell.managedprovisioning.overlay.base.s600id`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Theme overlay for Managed Provisioning?

Open in App Manager

# com.evenwell.managedprovisioning.overlay.base.s600ww

`com.evenwell.managedprovisioning.overlay.base.s600ww`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Theme overlay for Managed Provisioning?

Open in App Manager

# com.evenwell.mappartner

`com.evenwell.mappartner`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

????

Open in App Manager

# com.evenwell.nps

`com.evenwell.nps`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Net Promoter Score

Preinstalled survey.

Open in App Manager

# com.evenwell.nps.overlay.base

`com.evenwell.nps.overlay.base`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Theme overlay for Net Promoter Score?

Open in App Manager

# com.evenwell.nps.overlay.base.s600id

`com.evenwell.nps.overlay.base.s600id`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Theme overlay for Net Promoter Score?

Open in App Manager

# com.evenwell.nps.overlay.base.s600ww

`com.evenwell.nps.overlay.base.s600ww`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Theme overlay for Net Promoter Score?

Open in App Manager

# com.evenwell.pandorasbox

`com.evenwell.pandorasbox`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

WTF is this? [MORE INFO NEEDED]

Open in App Manager

# com.evenwell.pandorasbox.app

`com.evenwell.pandorasbox.app`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

WTF is this?

Open in App Manager

# com.evenwell.partnerbrowsercustomizations

`com.evenwell.partnerbrowsercustomizations`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Adds something (Nokia-)partner-related to your browser? Probably adds bookmarks.

Open in App Manager

# com.evenwell.partnerbrowsercustomizations.overlay.base

`com.evenwell.partnerbrowsercustomizations.overlay.base`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Theme overlay for some browser customization?

Open in App Manager

# com.evenwell.partnerbrowsercustomizations.overlay.base.s600id

`com.evenwell.partnerbrowsercustomizations.overlay.base.s600id`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Theme overlay for some browser customization?

Open in App Manager

# com.evenwell.partnerbrowsercustomizations.overlay.base.s600ww

`com.evenwell.partnerbrowsercustomizations.overlay.base.s600ww`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Theme overlay for some browser customization?

Open in App Manager

# com.evenwell.permissiondetection

`com.evenwell.permissiondetection`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

???? [MORE INFO NEEDED]

Open in App Manager

# com.evenwell.permissiondetection.overlay.base.s600ww

`com.evenwell.permissiondetection.overlay.base.s600ww`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

A theme overlay for some “permissiondetection” package?

Open in App Manager

# com.evenwell.phone.overlay.base

`com.evenwell.phone.overlay.base`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Some overlay for the dialer app? Overlays are usually themes.

Open in App Manager

# com.evenwell.phone.overlay.base.s600ww

`com.evenwell.phone.overlay.base.s600ww`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Theme overlay for the dialer app?

Open in App Manager

# com.evenwell.powersaving.g3.overlay.d.base.s600e0

`com.evenwell.powersaving.g3.overlay.d.base.s600e0`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Theme overlay for Power Saving?

Open in App Manager

# com.evenwell.providers.downloads.overlay.base.s600ww

`com.evenwell.providers.downloads.overlay.base.s600ww`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Theme overlay for the downloads app?

Open in App Manager

# com.evenwell.providers.downloads.ui.overlay.base.s600ww

`com.evenwell.providers.downloads.ui.overlay.base.s600ww`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Theme overlay for the downloads app?

Open in App Manager

# com.evenwell.providers.partnerbookmarks.overlay.base.s600ww

`com.evenwell.providers.partnerbookmarks.overlay.base.s600ww`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Theme overlay for Partner Bookmarks?

Open in App Manager

# com.evenwell.providers.weather

`com.evenwell.providers.weather`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Provider for the Nokia weather app.

Content providers encapsulate data, providing centralized management of data shared between apps.

https://developer.android.com/guide/topics/providers/content-providers.html

Open in App Manager

# com.evenwell.providers.weather.overlay.base.s600ww

`com.evenwell.providers.weather.overlay.base.s600ww`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Theme overlay for weather provider?

Open in App Manager

# com.evenwell.pushagent

`com.evenwell.pushagent`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Related to push notifications for Nokia apps?

Open in App Manager

# com.evenwell.pushagent.overlay.base

`com.evenwell.pushagent.overlay.base`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Theme overlay for pushagent?

Open in App Manager

# com.evenwell.pushagent.overlay.base.s600id

`com.evenwell.pushagent.overlay.base.s600id`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Theme overlay for pushagent?

Open in App Manager

# com.evenwell.pushagent.overlay.base.s600ww

`com.evenwell.pushagent.overlay.base.s600ww`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Theme overlay for pushagent?

Open in App Manager

# com.evenwell.retaildemoapp

`com.evenwell.retaildemoapp`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Nokia retail demonstration mode

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Demo_mode

Open in App Manager

# com.evenwell.retaildemoapp.overlay.base

`com.evenwell.retaildemoapp.overlay.base`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Theme overlay for Nokia retail demonstration mode?

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Demo_mode

Open in App Manager

# com.evenwell.retaildemoapp.overlay.base.s600id

`com.evenwell.retaildemoapp.overlay.base.s600id`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Theme overlay for Nokia retail demonstration mode?

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Demo_mode

Open in App Manager

# com.evenwell.retaildemoapp.overlay.base.s600ww

`com.evenwell.retaildemoapp.overlay.base.s600ww`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Theme overlay for Nokia retail demonstration mode?

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Demo_mode

Open in App Manager

# com.evenwell.screenlock.overlay.base.s600ww

`com.evenwell.screenlock.overlay.base.s600ww`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Theme overlay for the lock-screen?

Open in App Manager

# com.evenwell.settings.data.overlay.base

`com.evenwell.settings.data.overlay.base`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Overlay related to settings. Overlays are usually themes.

Open in App Manager

# com.evenwell.settings.data.overlay.base.s600ww

`com.evenwell.settings.data.overlay.base.s600ww`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Theme overlay for settings?

Open in App Manager

# com.evenwell.setupwizard.btl.s600ww.overlay

`com.evenwell.setupwizard.btl.s600ww.overlay`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Theme overlay for Setup Wizard?

Open in App Manager

# com.evenwell.stbmonitor

`com.evenwell.stbmonitor`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Apparently used to stabilize phone usage.

Seems to drain battery.

Open in App Manager

# com.evenwell.stbmonitor.data.overlay.base

`com.evenwell.stbmonitor.data.overlay.base`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Theme overlay for STB Monitor?

Open in App Manager

# com.evenwell.stbmonitor.data.overlay.base.s600id

`com.evenwell.stbmonitor.data.overlay.base.s600id`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Theme overlay for STB Monitor?

Open in App Manager

# com.evenwell.stbmonitor.data.overlay.base.s600ww

`com.evenwell.stbmonitor.data.overlay.base.s600ww`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Theme overlay for STB Monitor?

Open in App Manager

# com.evenwell.telecom.data.overlay.base

`com.evenwell.telecom.data.overlay.base`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Overlay related to Telecom data? Overlays are usually themes.

Open in App Manager

# com.evenwell.telecom.data.overlay.base.s600id

`com.evenwell.telecom.data.overlay.base.s600id`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Theme overlay for something telecom-related?

Open in App Manager

# com.evenwell.telecom.data.overlay.base.s600ww

`com.evenwell.telecom.data.overlay.base.s600ww`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Theme overlay for something telecom-related?

Open in App Manager

# com.evenwell.weather.overlay.base.s600ww

`com.evenwell.weather.overlay.base.s600ww`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Theme overlay for the Nokia weather app?

Open in App Manager

# com.evenwell.weatherservice

`com.evenwell.weatherservice`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Service for the weather app

Open in App Manager

# com.evenwell.weatherservice.overlay.base.s600ww

`com.evenwell.weatherservice.overlay.base.s600ww`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Theme overlay for weather service?

Open in App Manager

# com.evenwell.whitebalance

`com.evenwell.whitebalance`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Open in App Manager

# com.evenwell.whitebalance.overlay.base

`com.evenwell.whitebalance.overlay.base`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Open in App Manager

# com.example

`com.example`

- Others
- Safe to delete

Auto Dialer test

Open in App Manager

# com.example.alpha.chipsemitptest

`com.example.alpha.chipsemitptest`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

ChipsemiTpTest

Rawdata Value Test.

Open in App Manager

# com.example.calibrationmaster

`com.example.calibrationmaster`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Chinese hidden camera calibration.

Open in App Manager

# com.example.myapplication

`com.example.myapplication`

- Others
- Safe to delete

Hidden app for testing:

Battery, WiFi, Bluetooth

Open in App Manager

# com.example.rftuner

`com.example.rftuner`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Secret Code: 439. FTM/Custom Test, SAR test mode, OTA Test, ANT Switch/Select.

Open in App Manager

# com.example.wifirftest

`com.example.wifirftest`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Wifi Radio Frequency test

Probably used in factory. No hidden test menu to use it.

Open in App Manager

# com.facebook.lite

`com.facebook.lite`

- Others
- Safe to delete

Facebook Lite app (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.facebook.lite)

Open in App Manager

# com.facebook.services

`com.facebook.services`

- Others
- Safe to delete

Facebook Services is a tool that lets you manage different Facebook services automatically using your Android device.

In particular, the tool focuses on searching for nearby shops and establishments based on your interests.

I don’t know if this a dependency for com.facebook.katana but nobody cares because we all want to delete all the Facebook stuff right ?

Open in App Manager

# com.facebook.system

`com.facebook.system`

- Others
- Safe to delete

Facebook App Installer (empty shell app which incites you to install the Facebook app)

Open in App Manager

# com.facemoji.lite.transsion

`com.facemoji.lite.transsion`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Emoji Keyboard

Have ads and it’s not good for privacy.

WARNING: On Infinix phones, this package is a hard dependency to show keyboard after initial reboot/startup. Without it, even if you have another keyboard installed, no keyboard will show.

Don’t remove if you’re using an Infinix phone and need to enter password after boot.

Open in App Manager

# com.facemoji.lite.xiaomi

`com.facemoji.lite.xiaomi`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Xiaomi keyboard

Have ads and analytics.

Better alternative: https://f-droid.org/en/packages/dev.patrickgold.florisboard/

Open in App Manager

# com.facemoji.lite.xiaomi.gp

`com.facemoji.lite.xiaomi.gp`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Facemoji Keyboard Lite for Xiaomi - Emoji & Theme (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.facemoji.lite.xiaomi.gp)

Emoji keyboard

Open in App Manager

# com.factory.mmigroup

`com.factory.mmigroup`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Hidden super-menu accessible by dialing ##64633##

This menu lists all the others hidden test/debug apps.

Open in App Manager

# com.fairphone.activator

`com.fairphone.activator`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Fairphone activation service

https://forum.fairphone.com/t/telemetry-spyware-list-of-privacy-threats-on-fp3-android-9/55179/74

Open in App Manager

# com.fairphone.myfairphone

`com.fairphone.myfairphone`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

My Fairphone app

https://www.fairphone.com/en/2021/12/20/my-fairphone-app/

Open in App Manager

# com.felicanetworks.mfc

`com.felicanetworks.mfc`

- Carrier
- Safe to delete

Chinese felicanetworks

Open in App Manager

# com.felicanetworks.mfm

`com.felicanetworks.mfm`

- Carrier
- Safe to delete

Setup Chinese felicanetworks

Open in App Manager

# com.felicanetworks.mfm.main

`com.felicanetworks.mfm.main`

- Carrier
- Safe to delete

Chinese felicanetworks

Open in App Manager

# com.felicanetworks.mfs

`com.felicanetworks.mfs`

- Carrier
- Safe to delete

Chinese felicanetworks

Open in App Manager

# com.felicanetworks.mfw.a.boot

`com.felicanetworks.mfw.a.boot`

- Carrier
- Safe to delete

Chinese felicanetworks

Open in App Manager

# com.fet.fridaywallet

`com.fet.fridaywallet`

- Others
- Safe to delete

friDay Wealth Management

Provides customized deposit goal progress management services

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fet.fridaywallet

Open in App Manager

# com.fido.asm

`com.fido.asm`

- Others
- Replace with alternative

FIDO UAF1.0 ASM

Related to app fingerprint unlocking and payments. Safe to remove if you don’t use password-less authentication to access online services.

Open in App Manager

# com.fido.fido2client

`com.fido.fido2client`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

FIDO UAF1.0 ASM

Related to app fingerprint unlocking and payments. Safe to remove if you don’t use passwordless authentication to access online services.

‘com.fido.asm’ is the same app.

Open in App Manager

# com.fido.uafclient

`com.fido.uafclient`

- Others
- Replace with alternative

FIDO UAF1.0 Client

Probably related to FIDO digital key gadget (Client), probably safe to remove if you don’t have any.

Open in App Manager

# com.fih.StatsdLogger

`com.fih.StatsdLogger`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Foxconn stats logger

Open in App Manager

# com.fih.infodisplay

`com.fih.infodisplay`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Foxconn info display

????

Open in App Manager

# com.fingerprints.extension.service

`com.fingerprints.extension.service`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

FingerprintExtensionService

Needed for fingerprint sensor test.

Open in App Manager

# com.fingerprints.fingerprintsensortest

`com.fingerprints.fingerprintsensortest`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Sensor Test Tool

Provides hidden fingerprint test menu. Type *#806# in OnePlus dialer to open.

Open in App Manager

# com.fingerprints.fpctest

`com.fingerprints.fpctest`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Fingerprint test

Open in App Manager

# com.fingerprints.imagecollection

`com.fingerprints.imagecollection`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

it’s hidden image collection of fingerprint and sensor test.

Open in App Manager

# com.fingerprints.optical

`com.fingerprints.optical`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Optical Test Tool

Testing things.

Open in App Manager

# com.fingerprints.sensortesttool

`com.fingerprints.sensortesttool`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Sensor Test Tool

Hidden test app used to test working of the fingerprint sensors.

Open in App Manager

# com.fingerprints.serviceext

`com.fingerprints.serviceext`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Fingerprint test, fingerprint authentication.

Open in App Manager

# com.finshell.wallet

`com.finshell.wallet`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Finshell wallet

Wallet app by Finshell.

Open in App Manager

# com.fintech.life

`com.fintech.life`

- Others
- Safe to delete

Chinese app that spoofs as a Singapore financial and/or payment app to show advertisement notifications (mostly loans)

It accesses locations, contacts, camera, mic by default, some people in Thailand also reported that they cannot use legitimate regional banking apps until this app was disabled or uninstalled with ADB method. While newer devices that start with Oppo ColorOS 13 and/or Realme UI 4 (around Android 13) are already baked in, it seems likely that it comes with a system update at older devices of those brands, so this is shady and constantly lost trust from many users.

https://safereddit.com/r/Thailand/comments/1hzdwhr

Open in App Manager

# com.flyme.aod

`com.flyme.aod`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

AlwaysOnDisplay

Open in App Manager

# com.flyme.netadmin

`com.flyme.netadmin`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Speedtest and security things.

Open in App Manager

# com.flyme.systemuiex

`com.flyme.systemuiex`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

System UI Ext

Looks like an important app, has webview activity only.

Open in App Manager

# com.flyme.systemuitools

`com.flyme.systemuitools`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

System UI Tools

Looks like an important app. It has gameassist, drivemode, windowmode things.

Open in App Manager

# com.flyme.telecom.usagedata.service

`com.flyme.telecom.usagedata.service`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Phone services

It’s just Usage data and it will be sent to cloud probably.

Open in App Manager

# com.focaltech.fingerprint

`com.focaltech.fingerprint`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Another fingerprint sensor test tool but Chinese.

Open in App Manager

# com.foxconn.ifaa

`com.foxconn.ifaa`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

IFAA = (China’s) Internet Finance Authentication Alliance

Provides biometric authentication for Alipay. Probably safe to disable if you don’t use it.

Open in App Manager

# com.fp.camera

`com.fp.camera`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Fairphone Camera app

Open in App Manager

# com.fpsensor.fpSensorExtensionSvc2

`com.fpsensor.fpSensorExtensionSvc2`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Fingerprint sensor test tool

Hidden testing Fingerprint not available for normal users.

Open in App Manager

# com.freemeimp.factory

`com.freemeimp.factory`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

aging test

Hidden aging test.

Open in App Manager

# com.funbase.xradio

`com.funbase.xradio`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

WOW FM

App for FMRadio

Open in App Manager

# com.funtouch.uiengine

`com.funtouch.uiengine`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

FuntouchUIEngine

Needed for themes probably

Open in App Manager

# com.futuredial.asusdatatransfer

`com.futuredial.asusdatatransfer`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

ASUS Phone Clone

it’s app to move your data to new or old phone.

Open in App Manager

# com.futuredial.asuslocalbackup

`com.futuredial.asuslocalbackup`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

ASUS Device backup

Contains Google Analytics and numerous permissions.

Open in App Manager

# com.gameloft.android.ANMP.GloftA9HM

`com.gameloft.android.ANMP.GloftA9HM`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Asphalt 9: Legends

Open in App Manager

# com.gohappy.mobileapp

`com.gohappy.mobileapp`

- Others
- Safe to delete

Shopping app of friDay

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.gohappy.mobileacom.fetself

Open in App Manager

# com.goodix

`com.goodix`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Hidden tests sensors, fingerprint.

Open in App Manager

# com.goodix.deltadiff

`com.goodix.deltadiff`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

it’s app for testing things.

Open in App Manager

# com.goodix.fingerprint

`com.goodix.fingerprint`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

GFManager

Fingerprint test? This app don’t have any code.

Open in App Manager

# com.goodix.fingerprint.producttest

`com.goodix.fingerprint.producttest`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Fingerprint test

Hidden Fingerprint testing not available for normal users.

Open in App Manager

# com.goodix.fingerprint.sampling

`com.goodix.fingerprint.sampling`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Fingerprint test

Hidden Fingerprint testing not available for normal users.

Open in App Manager

# com.goodix.fingerprint.setting

`com.goodix.fingerprint.setting`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

In-Display Fingerprint test

Hidden testing Fingerprint not available for normal users.

Open in App Manager

# com.goodix.gftest

`com.goodix.gftest`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Fingerprint test

Hidden app that tests your fingerprint. Not available for users.

Open in App Manager

# com.goodix.rawdata

`com.goodix.rawdata`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

DrawLineTest, Raw Data Test.

Open in App Manager

# com.google.RilConfigService

`com.google.RilConfigService`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

May break calls after remove.

Open in App Manager

# com.google.SSRestartDetector

`com.google.SSRestartDetector`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

SubSystem Restart Service, Collects ram dump, crash count.

Still unknown.

Open in App Manager

# com.google.ambient.streaming

`com.google.ambient.streaming`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Access and use your Android phone’s apps from your Chromebook

Open in App Manager

# com.google.android.accessibility.soundamplifier

`com.google.android.accessibility.soundamplifier`

- Google
- Safe to delete

Accessibility sound amplifier (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.accessibility.soundamplifier)

Open in App Manager

# com.google.android.accessibility.switchaccess

`com.google.android.accessibility.switchaccess`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Switch Access

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.accessibility.switchaccess&hl=en_US

Open in App Manager

# com.google.android.adservices.api

`com.google.android.adservices.api`

- AOSP
- Safe to delete

Introduced in Android 13 privacy sandbox beta components disabled on default.

https://source.android.com/docs/core/ota/modular-system/adservices

Open in App Manager

# com.google.android.aicore

`com.google.android.aicore`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

AI Core

Looks like AI things but code means nothing about AI or Performance.

https://developer.android.com/ml/aicore Android apps can access this package for Google Gemini.

Open in App Manager

# com.google.android.androidforwork

`com.google.android.androidforwork`

- AOSP
- Safe to delete

Assistant Android Work

Not needed, theres only user consent activity about that:

(Your organization controls your device and keeps it secure)

Open in App Manager

# com.google.android.apps.accessibility.voiceaccess

`com.google.android.apps.accessibility.voiceaccess`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Voice Access

Helps anyone who has difficulty manipulating a touch screen (e.g. due to paralysis, tremor, or temporary injury) use their Android device by voice.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.accessibility.voiceaccess

Open in App Manager

# com.google.android.apps.betterbug

`com.google.android.apps.betterbug`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Android Beta Feedback

Available on Beta Android Pixel Phones.

Open in App Manager

# com.google.android.apps.camera.services

`com.google.android.apps.camera.services`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Pixel Camera Services

Experimental stuff, Camera Calibration.

Open in App Manager

# com.google.android.apps.carrier.log

`com.google.android.apps.carrier.log`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Carrier App Logging

Require google play services

Logs everything.

Open in App Manager

# com.google.android.apps.cbrsnetworkmonitor

`com.google.android.apps.cbrsnetworkmonitor`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

it’s used for spying on you. (citizen broadband network monitor)

Require google play services and have location permission.

Open in App Manager

# com.google.android.apps.customization.pixel

`com.google.android.apps.customization.pixel`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Basic 4 colors

Open in App Manager

# com.google.android.apps.diagnostictool

`com.google.android.apps.diagnostictool`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

DiagnosticTool

Hidden testing components.

Open in App Manager

# com.google.android.apps.dreamliner

`com.google.android.apps.dreamliner`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Pixel Stand, Google Pixel AI wallpaper.

Open in App Manager

# com.google.android.apps.googlecamera.fishfood

`com.google.android.apps.googlecamera.fishfood`

- AOSP
- Safe to delete

ApertureLensLauncher

Not sure how it works but redirects to google app lens `com.google.android.googlequicksearchbox`.

Open in App Manager

# com.google.android.apps.healthdata

`com.google.android.apps.healthdata`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Useless frameworks and it’s not needed for Health Connect.

Open in App Manager

# com.google.android.apps.helprtc

`com.google.android.apps.helprtc`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Google Support Services

Allows you to share your Android device screen with a Google customer support agent for a personalized support experience.

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

Open in App Manager

# com.google.android.apps.internal.betterbug

`com.google.android.apps.internal.betterbug`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

betterbug

betterbug? All of these code means nothing.

also have a lot of permissions and nexuslogger permission.

Open in App Manager

# com.google.android.apps.mediahome.launcher

`com.google.android.apps.mediahome.launcher`

- Google
- Safe to delete

Entertainment Space

All-in-one application for entertainment purposes like movies, games, books etc.

Open in App Manager

# com.google.android.apps.mediashell

`com.google.android.apps.mediashell`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Chromecast built-in

Needed to support broadcast?

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.mediashell&hl=en&gl=US

Open in App Manager

# com.google.android.apps.pixel.support

`com.google.android.apps.pixel.support`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Pixel Troubleshooting

There’s Battery diagnostics also google, tiktok? account load.

Open in App Manager

# com.google.android.apps.pixelmigrate

`com.google.android.apps.pixelmigrate`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Data Transfer Tool

It’s probably restore apps on setup wizard first-boot setup.

Open in App Manager

# com.google.android.apps.privacy.wildlife

`com.google.android.apps.privacy.wildlife`

- Google
- Safe to delete

VPN by Google One. Discontinued. Succeeded by VPN by Google and Google Fi VPN.

Open in App Manager

# com.google.android.apps.retaildemo.preload

`com.google.android.apps.retaildemo.preload`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Retail Demo Services

Should not be used for normal users.

Open in App Manager

# com.google.android.apps.scone

`com.google.android.apps.scone`

- Google
- Safe to delete

Automatically switches basebands between LTE and 5G on demand

Open in App Manager

# com.google.android.apps.security.securityhub

`com.google.android.apps.security.securityhub`

- Google
- Safe to delete

Checks security your phone(you can find it in settings). Not very useful.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.security.securityhub

Open in App Manager

# com.google.android.apps.tips

`com.google.android.apps.tips`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Pixel Tips

a lot bloated.

Open in App Manager

# com.google.android.apps.tv.dreamx

`com.google.android.apps.tv.dreamx`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Ambient Mode

Running wallpapers from this app like a slideshow.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.tv.dreamx&hl=en&gl=US

Open in App Manager

# com.google.android.apps.tv.launcherx

`com.google.android.apps.tv.launcherx`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Google TV

Launcher to TV, there’s no replace probably.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.tv.launcherx&hl=en&gl=US

Open in App Manager

# com.google.android.apps.tv.netoscope

`com.google.android.apps.tv.netoscope`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Connectivity Diagnostics

Diagnoses not only connectivity but also time, not needed.

Open in App Manager

# com.google.android.apps.tycho

`com.google.android.apps.tycho`

- Google
- Safe to delete

Google Fi Wireless

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

Open in App Manager

# com.google.android.apps.wearable.retailattractloop

`com.google.android.apps.wearable.retailattractloop`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Demo mode - you see it in the stores (the video playing while idle).

Open in App Manager

# com.google.android.apps.wearable.settings

`com.google.android.apps.wearable.settings`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

WearOS settings

Open in App Manager

# com.google.android.apps.wearables.maestro.companion

`com.google.android.apps.wearables.maestro.companion`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Google Pixel Buds

Set up and manage your Pixel Buds right from your Android 6.0+ device with the Google Pixel Buds app.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.wearables.maestro.companion

Open in App Manager

# com.google.android.apps.weather

`com.google.android.apps.weather`

- Google
- Safe to delete

The new Weather app by Google. If removed, “At a Glance” and the lock screen will still redirect to the Google app (like before).

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

Open in App Manager

# com.google.android.apps.work.clouddpc

`com.google.android.apps.work.clouddpc`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Device Policy

work apps handling

Open in App Manager

# com.google.android.apps.youtube.music.setupwizard

`com.google.android.apps.youtube.music.setupwizard`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

YT Music Setup Wizard

YT Music Setup Wizard?! Everything is possible.

I found only that they want to give you a free trial or premium.

Open in App Manager

# com.google.android.appsearch.apk

`com.google.android.appsearch.apk`

- AOSP
- Exercise caution

AppSearch is an on-device search library for managing locally stored structured data, with APIs for indexing data and retrieving data using full-text search. Use it to build custom in-app search capabilities for your users.

https://developer.android.com/jetpack/androidx/releases/appsearch

Open in App Manager

# com.google.android.as.oss

`com.google.android.as.oss`

- Google
- Safe to delete

Private Compute Services. On-device behavior analysis

Enables live caption, music recognition and smart replies.

Seems to be a dependency of System Intelligence.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.as.oss

https://milaq.net/android-bloatware

Open in App Manager

# com.google.android.backdrop

`com.google.android.backdrop`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Needed for screensaver.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.backdrop&hl=en&gl=US

Open in App Manager

# com.google.android.carrier

`com.google.android.carrier`

- OEM
- Unsafe

Carrier Settings

Google Api Activity, requires GMS, totally random api’s.

Required for 4G, but does not cause bootloop after removal.

Open in App Manager

# com.google.android.carrierconfig

`com.google.android.carrierconfig`

- AOSP
- Replace with alternative

Same as com.android.carrierconfig? Here’s that description:

Dynamically provides configuration for the carrier network.

The config contains: Roaming networks, Voicemail settings, SMS/MMS settings, VoLTE/IMS settings, and more.

If a carrier app is installed it will be queried for overrides to these settings.

Seems to run on boot and when you swap SIM card?

## References

1. https://source.android.com/devices/tech/config/carrier
2. https://cs.android.com/android/platform/superproject/+/master:packages/apps/CarrierConfig/src/com/android/carrierconfig/DefaultCarrierConfigService.java

Open in App Manager

# com.google.android.carrierlocation

`com.google.android.carrierlocation`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Sharing location to carrier.

Open in App Manager

# com.google.android.carriersetup

`com.google.android.carriersetup`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

it’s only needed on first-boot setup

Open in App Manager

# com.google.android.cellbroadcastreceiver.overlay

`com.google.android.cellbroadcastreceiver.overlay`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

CellBroadcastReceiver overlay.

Overlays work by mapping resources defined in the overlay package to resources defined in the target package. When an app attempts to resolve the value of a resource in the target package, the value of the overlay resource the target resource is mapped to is returned instead.

The CellBroadcastReceiver app is a default system app that handles emergency and nonemergency alerts (such as amber and presidential alerts) and presents the information to end users based on carrier and regional regulations.

https://source.android.com/docs/core/runtime/rros

https://source.android.com/docs/core/ota/modular-system/cellbroadcast

Open in App Manager

# com.google.android.cellbroadcastreceiver.overlay.miui

`com.google.android.cellbroadcastreceiver.overlay.miui`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Disable opt out dialog to cellbroadcastreceiver? I never seen that. Unused.

Open in App Manager

# com.google.android.cellbroadcastreceiver.rro_common

`com.google.android.cellbroadcastreceiver.rro_common`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Useless overlay code for cellbroadcastreceiver

Open in App Manager

# com.google.android.cellbroadcastservice.overlay

`com.google.android.cellbroadcastservice.overlay`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

CellBroadcastService overlay.

Overlays work by mapping resources defined in the overlay package to resources defined in the target package. When an app attempts to resolve the value of a resource in the target package, the value of the overlay resource the target resource is mapped to is returned instead.

The CellBroadcastService service supports CellBroadcast SMS decoding, geofencing for wireless emergency alert (WEA) 3.0, message duplication checks, and broadcasting messages to apps. It’s a one-to-many geotargeted and geofenced messaging service designed to deliver messages to multiple mobile phone users, in a defined area, at the same time. The service is defined by the ETSI GSM committee, 3GPP, and is a part of the telecommunication standards.

https://source.android.com/docs/core/runtime/rros

https://source.android.com/docs/core/ota/modular-system/cellbroadcast

Open in App Manager

# com.google.android.cellbroadcastservice.overlay.miui

`com.google.android.cellbroadcastservice.overlay.miui`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

cross sim duplicate detection disable? I never seen this. Unused.

Open in App Manager

# com.google.android.cellbroadcastservice.rro_common

`com.google.android.cellbroadcastservice.rro_common`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Useless overlay code for cellbroadcastservice

Open in App Manager

# com.google.android.chromecast.chromecastservice

`com.google.android.chromecast.chromecastservice`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Needed for broadcast support?

Open in App Manager

# com.google.android.chromecast.setupcustomization

`com.google.android.chromecast.setupcustomization`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Needed for Chromecast setup.

Open in App Manager

# com.google.android.clockwork.oemsetup

`com.google.android.clockwork.oemsetup`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Installs carrier apps after the first time setup. Haven’t noticed any consequences after uninstalling. I also saw some similar bloatware packages on the net, ending with clockwork.gestures.tutorial - first time use tutorial or clockwork.flashlight, clockwork.nfc, clockwork.brightness

Open in App Manager

# com.google.android.connectivity.resources.overlay

`com.google.android.connectivity.resources.overlay`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Useless default configs (?)

Open in App Manager

# com.google.android.connectivity.resources.overlay.oplus

`com.google.android.connectivity.resources.overlay.oplus`

- OEM
- Unsafe

Needed for network, may cause bootloop.

Open in App Manager

# com.google.android.connectivitythermalpowermanager

`com.google.android.connectivitythermalpowermanager`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

powersaving?

Open in App Manager

# com.google.android.dialer.rro_common

`com.google.android.dialer.rro_common`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Useless overlay code for Google Dialer

Open in App Manager

# com.google.android.documentsui.icon_overlay

`com.google.android.documentsui.icon_overlay`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Another useless icon overlay.

Open in App Manager

# com.google.android.documentsui.theme.pixel

`com.google.android.documentsui.theme.pixel`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Useless code to documentsui.

Open in App Manager

# com.google.android.dreamlinerupdater

`com.google.android.dreamlinerupdater`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Dock Updater

Updates to Dreamliner(Google Pixel AI wallpaper).

Open in App Manager

# com.google.android.euicc

`com.google.android.euicc`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Electronic Sim management

Needed for eSIM

Open in App Manager

# com.google.android.euiccoverlay

`com.google.android.euiccoverlay`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Partner customization on first boot Setup, overlay.

Open in App Manager

# com.google.android.ext.services

`com.google.android.ext.services`

- AOSP
- Unsafe

The ExtServices module updates framework components for core OS functionality such as notification ranking, autofill text-matching strategies, storage cache, package watchdog, and other services that run continually. This module is updatable, meaning it can receive updates to functionality outside of the normal Android release cycle.

Can run before the user unlocks the device (direct-boot aware) and Android 9+ version have internet and location permissions.

WARNING: Causes bootloop on most Android 11+ phones. This module is related to the Android mainline project (which is a useful project).There is no reason to mess with this.

Sources:

https://source.android.com/devices/architecture/modular-system/extservices

https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2016/11/android-extensions-could-be-googles-plan-to-make-android-updates-suck-less/

Pithus analysis (Android 11): https://beta.pithus.org/report/e5e4a181082b88baf55e19aab0f9cb62e131d612eeaa73cddb510a52e0ff5c1a

Open in App Manager

# com.google.android.factoryota

`com.google.android.factoryota`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Factory OTA Mode

it’s for testing OTA.

Open in App Manager

# com.google.android.federatedcompute

`com.google.android.federatedcompute`

- AOSP
- Safe to delete

FederatedCompute.

Another component of OnDevicePersonalization. But this app learns things about users.

Introduced in Android 13.

https://source.android.com/docs/core/ota/modular-system/ondevicepersonalization

Open in App Manager

# com.google.android.flipendo

`com.google.android.flipendo`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Extreme Battery Saver

It can be found in settings, lets you to choose which app are important to you to use when this feature is enabled.

Open in App Manager

# com.google.android.flipendo.auto_generated_rro_product__

`com.google.android.flipendo.auto_generated_rro_product__`

- OEM
- Unsafe

Data connection 5G? it’s for extreme battery saver.

Open in App Manager

# com.google.android.flipendo.auto_generated_rro_vendor__

`com.google.android.flipendo.auto_generated_rro_vendor__`

- OEM
- Unsafe

Data connection 5G? it’s for extreme battery saver.

Open in App Manager

# com.google.android.gallery3d

`com.google.android.gallery3d`

- AOSP
- Replace with alternative

Built-in Gallery app.

The ID could be “recycled” by OEMs for their own gallery implementations.

Open in App Manager

# com.google.android.gms.policy_sidecar_aps

`com.google.android.gms.policy_sidecar_aps`

- Google
- Safe to delete

Not sure what purpose it has, but it gets some network and phone data and connects to some Google domains, but never on its own; it has no permissions and never runs on its own, it likely exists as a helper package for other Google services.

Doesn’t seem to exist in newer versions of Android; it’s not in Android 11, but it is in 9.

Needs a Google Account and Google Play Services to work.

Given its name it could be related to Android auto?

Seems safe to remove, noticed no breakage (didn’t test Android Auto though).

## References

1. https://beta.pithus.org/report/60835b97f38d9e64d4f554a73dab71c892153486a8e0fd81461c3d85359d9fae

Open in App Manager

# com.google.android.gms.supervision

`com.google.android.gms.supervision`

- Google
- Safe to delete

Family Link parental controls

It has something to Family Link parental controls.

Introduced in android 13.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.gms.supervision

Open in App Manager

# com.google.android.gmsintegration

`com.google.android.gmsintegration`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

it’s Google Sample Home Screen. Useless.

Open in App Manager

# com.google.android.grilservice

`com.google.android.grilservice`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Has too much random logging, metrics stuff.

Open in App Manager

# com.google.android.hardwareinfo

`com.google.android.hardwareinfo`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Has a lot statistics and takes info about device.

Requires Google Play Services, also assumes call notifications?

Open in App Manager

# com.google.android.health.connect.backuprestore

`com.google.android.health.connect.backuprestore`

- Google
- Replace with alternative

Health Connect for Android backup/restore.

Open in App Manager

# com.google.android.healthconnect.controller

`com.google.android.healthconnect.controller`

- Google
- Replace with alternative

Health Connect by Android gives you a simple way to share data between your health, fitness, and wellbeing apps without compromising on privacy.

Once you’ve downloaded Health Connect, you can access it through your settings by going to Settings > Apps > Health Connect, or from your Quick Settings menu.

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

Open in App Manager

# com.google.android.hotspot2.osulogin

`com.google.android.hotspot2.osulogin`

- AOSP
- Replace with alternative

The sole purpose of the OsuLogin App is to provision credentials from the Wi-Fi network to the device and allow them to connect to Wi-Fi Hotspot 2.0. See https://hackanons.com/2021/07/osulogin-android-everything-you-need-to-know.html for more information.

Open in App Manager

# com.google.android.katniss

`com.google.android.katniss`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Google app, no replacement?

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.katniss&hl=en&gl=US

Open in App Manager

# com.google.android.modulemetadata

`com.google.android.modulemetadata`

- AOSP
- Unsafe

Module that contains metadata about the list of modules on the device. And that’s about it.

I wouldn’t advise you to mess with it as it could break important modules (see #37)

Good explanation of what android modules are : https://www.xda-developers.com/android-project-mainline-modules-explanation/

Open in App Manager

# com.google.android.nearby.halfsheet

`com.google.android.nearby.halfsheet`

- AOSP
- Safe to delete

Useless frameworks to Wi-Fi connections, USB tethering, auto, usage.

Every version has random code and the app is not running in the background.

Open in App Manager

# com.google.android.networkstack

`com.google.android.networkstack`

- AOSP
- Unsafe

Network Stack Components

https://source.android.com/devices/architecture/modular-system/networking

Provides common IP services, network connectivity monitoring, and captive login portal detection.

Open in App Manager

# com.google.android.networkstack.overlay

`com.google.android.networkstack.overlay`

- AOSP
- Unsafe

WiFi will not work after remove.

Open in App Manager

# com.google.android.networkstack.permissionconfig

`com.google.android.networkstack.permissionconfig`

- AOSP
- Unsafe

Network Stack Permission Configuration

Defines a permission that enables modules to perform network-related tasks.

https://source.android.com/devices/architecture/modular-system/networking

Open in App Manager

# com.google.android.networkstack.tethering.overlay

`com.google.android.networkstack.tethering.overlay`

- AOSP
- Unsafe

Needed for tethering? I found: arrays.xml

array name (config_tether_usb_regexs)

item rndis d

item usb d

Open in App Manager

# com.google.android.networkstack.tethering.overlay2021

`com.google.android.networkstack.tethering.overlay2021`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Useless hotspot configs (?)

Open in App Manager

# com.google.android.odad

`com.google.android.odad`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Google Play Protect Service

Google Play Protect Service?

it have only third party notices activity

and useless frameworks

Open in App Manager

# com.google.android.ondevicepersonalization.services

`com.google.android.ondevicepersonalization.services`

- AOSP
- Safe to delete

OnDevicePersonalization.

Another thing to AdServices privacy sandbox.

Introduced in Android 13.

https://source.android.com/docs/core/ota/modular-system/ondevicepersonalization

Open in App Manager

# com.google.android.overlay.flipendo

`com.google.android.overlay.flipendo`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Unused colors to 5G

Open in App Manager

# com.google.android.overlay.gmsconfig

`com.google.android.overlay.gmsconfig`

- Google
- Replace with alternative

Useless configurations about webview, wifi and bluetooth to scan for better location. Everything works without it.

WARNING: causes the Galaxy App to force-close after a few seconds on a Samsung N960F running Android Q.

Open in App Manager

# com.google.android.overlay.gmsconfig.asi

`com.google.android.overlay.gmsconfig.asi`

- Google
- Safe to delete

it’s another component of

Android System Intelligence (previously Device Personalization Services)

Open in App Manager

# com.google.android.overlay.gmsconfig.common

`com.google.android.overlay.gmsconfig.common`

- Google
- Exercise caution

If you delete this package, you won’t be able to log in to your Google account on a Google app. But if you don’t need to log in to a Google account, you can safely remove this.

Open in App Manager

# com.google.android.overlay.gmsconfig.comms

`com.google.android.overlay.gmsconfig.comms`

- Google
- Safe to delete

Useless configurations for Google’s Phone, Messages, Contacts apps, everything works without it.

Open in App Manager

# com.google.android.overlay.gmsconfig.geotz

`com.google.android.overlay.gmsconfig.geotz`

- Google
- Exercise caution

Provides Geolocation Time Zone detection.

and it’s used by (com.google.android.overlay.gmsconfig.common)?

No effects after remove.

Open in App Manager

# com.google.android.overlay.gmsconfig.gsa

`com.google.android.overlay.gmsconfig.gsa`

- Google
- Exercise caution

configures default assistant? And have config to allow disabling assist disclosure?

I think it doesn’t affect anything.

Safe to remove if you removed (com.google.android.googlequicksearchbox).

Open in App Manager

# com.google.android.overlay.gmsconfig.healthconnect

`com.google.android.overlay.gmsconfig.healthconnect`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Useless overlay gmsconfig to Health Connect

Open in App Manager

# com.google.android.overlay.gmsconfig.nosafetycenter

`com.google.android.overlay.gmsconfig.nosafetycenter`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Has no safety center in the code? Weird. Not needed.

Open in App Manager

# com.google.android.overlay.gmsconfig.personalsafety

`com.google.android.overlay.gmsconfig.personalsafety`

- Google
- Exercise caution

Not needed for (com.google.android.apps.safetyhub).

Open in App Manager

# com.google.android.overlay.gmsconfig.photos

`com.google.android.overlay.gmsconfig.photos`

- Google
- Safe to delete

Overlay to Gallery (com.google.android.apps.photos). Useless.

Open in App Manager

# com.google.android.overlay.gmsconfig.searchlauncherqs

`com.google.android.overlay.gmsconfig.searchlauncherqs`

- Google
- Safe to delete

Useless gmsconfig. it’s config default launcher but not needed.

Open in App Manager

# com.google.android.overlay.gmsconfig.searchselector

`com.google.android.overlay.gmsconfig.searchselector`

- Google
- Safe to delete

Not needed for (com.google.android.apps.setupwizard.searchselector).

Open in App Manager

# com.google.android.overlay.gmsconfig.tetheringentitlement

`com.google.android.overlay.gmsconfig.tetheringentitlement`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Useless overlay gmsconfig to tetheringentitlement. No effects after remove

Open in App Manager

# com.google.android.overlay.gmsconfig.tier1

`com.google.android.overlay.gmsconfig.tier1`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Has random set to default google apps and vivo gallery.

Open in App Manager

# com.google.android.overlay.gmsconfig.ww

`com.google.android.overlay.gmsconfig.ww`

- Google
- Safe to delete

useless unused overlay gmsconfig to family link.

Open in App Manager

# com.google.android.overlay.gmsgsaconfig

`com.google.android.overlay.gmsgsaconfig`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Not needed overlay, only has code to set `googlequicksearchbox`(Google App) as default assistant

Open in App Manager

# com.google.android.overlay.googleconfig

`com.google.android.overlay.googleconfig`

- OEM
- Unsafe

Once configs all default things to google. Bricks google login functionality.

Open in App Manager

# com.google.android.overlay.googlewebview

`com.google.android.overlay.googlewebview`

- OEM
- Unsafe

Once configs webview default to google. Bricks google login functionality.

Open in App Manager

# com.google.android.overlay.healthconnect

`com.google.android.overlay.healthconnect`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Overlay to ‘com.google.android.apps.healthdata’.

Open in App Manager

# com.google.android.overlay.managedprovisioning

`com.google.android.overlay.managedprovisioning`

- AOSP
- Exercise caution

In code I have seen lists of some system apps and stuff of `managedprovisioning` user.

Safe to remove if you removed `com.android.managedprovisioning`.

But it probably doesn’t affect anything.

Open in App Manager

# com.google.android.overlay.modules.captiveportallogin.forframework

`com.google.android.overlay.modules.captiveportallogin.forframework`

- AOSP
- Safe to delete

Configs default captiveportallogin. (not needed)

No effects after remove.

Open in App Manager

# com.google.android.overlay.modules.cellbroadcastreceiver

`com.google.android.overlay.modules.cellbroadcastreceiver`

- Google
- Exercise caution

Overlay (theme/notification) module for com.google.android.cellbroadcastreceiver

## References

1. https://docs.samsungknox.com/CCMode/G973F_LTE_R.pdf

Open in App Manager

# com.google.android.overlay.modules.cellbroadcastservice

`com.google.android.overlay.modules.cellbroadcastservice`

- AOSP
- Exercise caution

Open in App Manager

# com.google.android.overlay.modules.documentsui

`com.google.android.overlay.modules.documentsui`

- Google
- Safe to delete

In code only found: `is_launcher_enabled` is set to false.

It’s only made to hide app icon (com.google.android.documentsui)

No effects after removal (the launcher icon will be not back), it’s useless.

## References

1. https://docs.samsungknox.com/CCMode/G973F_LTE_R.pdf

Open in App Manager

# com.google.android.overlay.modules.ext.services

`com.google.android.overlay.modules.ext.services`

- AOSP
- Unsafe

Removing it causes bootloop.

It’s overlay that depends on (com.google.android.ext.services)

Open in App Manager

# com.google.android.overlay.modules.modulemetadata.forframework

`com.google.android.overlay.modules.modulemetadata.forframework`

- OEM
- Unsafe

If you remove this package, your phone has an extremely large chance of bootlooping. Just don’t mess around with this package. Tested on a Samsung A34 5G.

Open in App Manager

# com.google.android.overlay.modules.packageinstaller

`com.google.android.overlay.modules.packageinstaller`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Package installer ui changes to the classic after uninstallation.

Open in App Manager

# com.google.android.overlay.modules.permissioncontroller

`com.google.android.overlay.modules.permissioncontroller`

- AOSP
- Safe to delete

when disabling this package on a Samsung N960F running Android Q, the pop-up UI reverts. Disabling this package (as it's an overlay) will also put the pop-up UI to (like full-screen notification) to the center instead of the bottom.

I only detect on this app: help_app_permissions (link below). It looks very useless, not needed.

It doesnt affect com.google.android.permissioncontroller

## References

1. https://support.google.com/googleplay/answer/6270602

Open in App Manager

# com.google.android.overlay.modules.permissioncontroller.forframework

`com.google.android.overlay.modules.permissioncontroller.forframework`

- AOSP
- Exercise caution

config_incidentReportApproverPackage

It looks very useless.

Not needed, it doesnt affect on (com.google.android.permissioncontroller)

Open in App Manager

# com.google.android.overlay.permissioncontroller

`com.google.android.overlay.permissioncontroller`

- AOSP
- Replace with alternative

Breaks Google Play System updates (GPSu), related to Project Mainline. Page on Settings will crash altogether, or ask Play Store to be updated.

https://support.google.com/product-documentation/answer/14343500

Open in App Manager

# com.google.android.overlay.pixelconfig2018

`com.google.android.overlay.pixelconfig2018`

- OEM
- Unsafe

Useless default configs? You can lose some basic functionality so it’s not worth touching it.

Open in App Manager

# com.google.android.overlay.pixelconfig2019

`com.google.android.overlay.pixelconfig2019`

- OEM
- Unsafe

Useless default configs? You can lose some basic functionality so it’s not worth touching it.

Open in App Manager

# com.google.android.overlay.pixelconfig2019midyear

`com.google.android.overlay.pixelconfig2019midyear`

- OEM
- Unsafe

Useless default configs? You can lose some basic functionality so it’s not worth touching it.

Open in App Manager

# com.google.android.overlay.pixelconfigcommon

`com.google.android.overlay.pixelconfigcommon`

- OEM
- Unsafe

Useless default configs? You can lose some basic functionality so it’s not worth touching it.

Open in App Manager

# com.google.android.overlay.settingsProvider

`com.google.android.overlay.settingsProvider`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Have some stuff about google gms: backup.BackupTransportService.

Useless backup things, without it backup and cloud work.

Maybe it’s used for backup settings, but probably not, and if it is, I don’t think you need it.

Open in App Manager

# com.google.android.overlay.udfpsoverlay

`com.google.android.overlay.udfpsoverlay`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Configs to fingerprints FRP auto generated.

Open in App Manager

# com.google.android.packageinstaller

`com.google.android.packageinstaller`

- AOSP
- Unsafe

Google package installer. Seems to replace com.android.packageinstaller on newer phones. It is strangely not needed on older devices (you can still install APKs without it by using the AOSP package installer) but since Android 9, it also handles permissions control and could bootloop your device if removed.

On Android 8.1, disabling the app also disabled the ‘Permissions’ settings within all the apps. Besides that, I couldn’t install an ‘.apk’ file download from outside the Play Store.

Source: https://source.android.com/docs/core/architecture/modular-system/permissioncontroller.

Open in App Manager

# com.google.android.packageinstaller.a_overlay

`com.google.android.packageinstaller.a_overlay`

- AOSP
- Unsafe

Gives ability to install, update or remove applications on the device.

If you delete this package, your phone will probably bootloop.

Open in App Manager

# com.google.android.permissioncontroller

`com.google.android.permissioncontroller`

- AOSP
- Unsafe

Permission controller

Controls app permissions.

https://source.android.com/devices/architecture/modular-system/permissioncontroller

Open in App Manager

# com.google.android.permissioncontroller.overlay.nothing

`com.google.android.permissioncontroller.overlay.nothing`

- OEM
- Unsafe

Better keep this for permissioncontroller. Better don’t risk

Open in App Manager

# com.google.android.permissioncontroller.overlay.oplus

`com.google.android.permissioncontroller.overlay.oplus`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Permission controller overlay.

Overlays work by mapping resources defined in the overlay package to resources defined in the target package. When an app attempts to resolve the value of a resource in the target package, the value of the overlay resource the target resource is mapped to is returned instead.

https://source.android.com/docs/core/runtime/rros

Open in App Manager

# com.google.android.photopicker

`com.google.android.photopicker`

- AOSP
- Exercise caution

Photo picker

Provides a browsable interface that presents the user with their media library, sorted by date from newest to oldest. Safe, built-in way for users to grant your app access to only selected images and videos, instead of their entire media library.

https://developer.android.com/training/data-storage/shared/photopicker

Open in App Manager

# com.google.android.pixel.setupwizard.auto_generated_rro_product__

`com.google.android.pixel.setupwizard.auto_generated_rro_product__`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Useless first-boot setup configs

Open in App Manager

# com.google.android.pixel.setupwizard.overlay

`com.google.android.pixel.setupwizard.overlay`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Useless first-boot setup configs

Open in App Manager

# com.google.android.pixel.setupwizard.overlay2019

`com.google.android.pixel.setupwizard.overlay2019`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Useless first-boot setup configs

Open in App Manager

# com.google.android.pixel.setupwizard.overlay2021

`com.google.android.pixel.setupwizard.overlay2021`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Useless first-boot setup configs

Open in App Manager

# com.google.android.pixelnfc

`com.google.android.pixelnfc`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Application that checks the SKU of a Pixel device to Region Lock the Felica chip (Japanese NFC technology used in E-money cards) of the phone to prevent non-Japanese people from using it.

Removing it will make the Osaifu-Keitai crash upon start-up but will not cause any bootloop.

Patching it (ROOT), however allows people with a Felica Chip to add IC cards to their phone and use it to pay while in Japan.

Open in App Manager

# com.google.android.repairmode

`com.google.android.repairmode`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Repair mode to Pixel, not sure how it works.

Open in App Manager

# com.google.android.safetycenter.resources

`com.google.android.safetycenter.resources`

- AOSP
- Safe to delete

Google Safety Center.

Probably affects malware detection in new app installs, Gmail, and Chrome. Alternatively, you can use a libre spam-blocking and DNS-blocking solution instead.

Anyway it looks like a useless frameworks.

https://safety.google

Open in App Manager

# com.google.android.sdksandbox

`com.google.android.sdksandbox`

- AOSP
- Unsafe

Introduced in Android 13 privacy sandbox beta disabled on default.

Causes bootloop. Maybe this component is not only for privacy… (I think it’s for testing privacy sandbox using Android Studio.)

https://source.android.com/docs/core/ota/modular-system/adservices

Cause BOOTLOOP.

Open in App Manager

# com.google.android.settings.future.biometrics.faceenroll

`com.google.android.settings.future.biometrics.faceenroll`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Needed to face unlock.

Open in App Manager

# com.google.android.setupwizard.a_overlay

`com.google.android.setupwizard.a_overlay`

- Google
- Safe to delete

Overlay for setupwizard?

Open in App Manager

# com.google.android.speech.pumpkin

`com.google.android.speech.pumpkin`

- AOSP
- Replace with alternative

PumpkinService

Has something to speech.

Open in App Manager

# com.google.android.sss.authbridge

`com.google.android.sss.authbridge`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Second Screen Setup Auth Bridge

There’s google api’s used on first boot setup.

Open in App Manager

# com.google.android.storagemanager.auto_generated_rro_product__

`com.google.android.storagemanager.auto_generated_rro_product__`

- OEM
- Unsafe

Configs to settings auto generated but better keep.

Open in App Manager

# com.google.android.storagemanager.auto_generated_rro_vendor__

`com.google.android.storagemanager.auto_generated_rro_vendor__`

- OEM
- Unsafe

Configs to settings auto generated but better keep.

Open in App Manager

# com.google.android.systemui.gxoverlay

`com.google.android.systemui.gxoverlay`

- OEM
- Unsafe

Configs to systemui auto generated but better keep.

Open in App Manager

# com.google.android.tungsten.setupwraith

`com.google.android.tungsten.setupwraith`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

First boot setup TV.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.tungsten.setupwraith&hl=en&gl=US

Open in App Manager

# com.google.android.turboadapter

`com.google.android.turboadapter`

- Google
- Safe to delete

Device Health Services Adapter

Another app for Device Health Services(discontinued)

Open in App Manager

# com.google.android.tv

`com.google.android.tv`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Live Channels

TV tuner and watching stuff, sadly has google analytics.

Open in App Manager

# com.google.android.tv.axel

`com.google.android.tv.axel`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Android TV Infrared Service

Needed for volume setup.

Open in App Manager

# com.google.android.tv.bugreportsender

`com.google.android.tv.bugreportsender`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

BugReportSender

Bug reports app.

Open in App Manager

# com.google.android.tv.dfuservice

`com.google.android.tv.dfuservice`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Remote Control Update Service.

Open in App Manager

# com.google.android.tv.frameworkpackagestubs

`com.google.android.tv.frameworkpackagestubs`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Activity Stub

Weird app that probably needed for SQLite, webview browser.

Open in App Manager

# com.google.android.tv.remote.service

`com.google.android.tv.remote.service`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Android TV Remote Service, pairing requests from your phone.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.tv.remote.service&hl=en&gl=US

Open in App Manager

# com.google.android.tv.remotecontrol.logging

`com.google.android.tv.remotecontrol.logging`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Needed for logging?

Open in App Manager

# com.google.android.tvlauncher

`com.google.android.tvlauncher`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Android TV Home

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.tvlauncher&hl=en&gl=US

Open in App Manager

# com.google.android.tvrecommendations

`com.google.android.tvrecommendations`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Android TV Core Services

Sometimes has only Notification to Android11UpgradeReceiver,

and on some TV’s has a lot frameworks, it’s weird.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.tvrecommendations&hl=en&gl=US

Open in App Manager

# com.google.android.uvexposurereporter

`com.google.android.uvexposurereporter`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

UvExposureReporter, logs, VendorAtom.

Unknown.

Open in App Manager

# com.google.android.wearable.ambient

`com.google.android.wearable.ambient`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

It’s like doze on Android phones. Not recommended to disable, as this package reduces battery drain when idle.

Open in App Manager

# com.google.android.wearable.assistant

`com.google.android.wearable.assistant`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Google Assistant for Android wearables (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.wearable.assistant)

Has obviously all the dangerous permissions: https://beta.pithus.org/report/efccf27aa68d9c263e4288d38af76f855b5fd4156034ebdaabeb185d8c4f1411

Open in App Manager

# com.google.android.wearable.batteryservices

`com.google.android.wearable.batteryservices`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

It’s used to manage battery-related things on Android smartwatches, like monitoring the battery level, managing power consumption (auto battery saving I think), and handling battery-related events (pop-up when battery at 15%, etc.). It is typically used by developers to create battery-aware applications for wearable devices.

Open in App Manager

# com.google.android.wearable.healthservices

`com.google.android.wearable.healthservices`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Health Services by Google

(https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.wearable.healthservices)

Disabling this on a Watch5 broke heart rate measuring and some workouts.

Open in App Manager

# com.google.android.wfcactivation

`com.google.android.wfcactivation`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Carrier Setup

Needed for IMS, WiFi calling and have emergency things.

Open in App Manager

# com.google.android.wifi.dialog

`com.google.android.wifi.dialog`

- Google
- Exercise caution

Wi-Fi dialog. App to launch user dialogs requested by the Wi-Fi service is stored here. Contains the Activity the dialogs are launched from.

https://source.android.com/docs/core/ota/modular-system/wifi

https://android.googlesource.com/platform/packages/apps/Settings/+/refs/heads/main/src/com/android/settings/wifi/WifiDialog.java

https://android.googlesource.com/platform/packages/apps/Settings/+/refs/heads/main/src/com/android/settings/wifi/WifiDialog2.kt

Open in App Manager

# com.google.android.wifi.resources

`com.google.android.wifi.resources`

- Google
- Unsafe

Wi-Fi Service Resources. Overlay APK manifest is stored here. Extracts Wi-Fi configs.

https://source.android.com/docs/core/ota/modular-system/wifi

Open in App Manager

# com.google.android.wifi.resources.pixel

`com.google.android.wifi.resources.pixel`

- OEM
- Unsafe

WiFi configs

Open in App Manager

# com.google.android.youtube.tv

`com.google.android.youtube.tv`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

YouTube app

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.youtube.tv&hl=en_US

Open in App Manager

# com.google.android.youtube.tvmusic

`com.google.android.youtube.tvmusic`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

YouTube Music

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.youtube.tvmusic&hl=en&gl=US

Open in App Manager

# com.google.euiccpixel

`com.google.euiccpixel`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

NFC, eSE, eSIM firmware updater

Open in App Manager

# com.google.euiccpixel.overlay.gs101

`com.google.euiccpixel.overlay.gs101`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Overlay to (com.google.euiccpixel) NFC, eSE, eSIM firmware updater

Open in App Manager

# com.google.mainline.adservices

`com.google.mainline.adservices`

- AOSP
- Safe to delete

Adservices Train Version Package. AdServices too.

uses ondevicepersonalization.

Introduced in Android 13

NOTE: This package is a mandatory mainline module, which is also not documented. I don’t trust it when it comes to adservices.

Open in App Manager

# com.google.mainline.telemetry

`com.google.mainline.telemetry`

- Google
- Replace with alternative

Contains data on which versions of modules are installed. Google Play uses this data to determine if updates are available for the modules, and to show which security patch is installed.

This module doesn’t contain active code and has no functionality on its own.

Anyway I wont trust it when adservices are also in mainline.

https://www.xda-developers.com/android-project-mainline-modules-explanation/

https://gitlab.com/W1nst0n/universal-android-debloater/-/issues/27#note_410012436

Open in App Manager

# com.google.omadm.trigger

`com.google.omadm.trigger`

- Carrier
- Safe to delete

OemDmTrigger

OMA Device Managment Verizon.

Open in App Manager

# com.google.pixel.camera.services

`com.google.pixel.camera.services`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

CameraIDRemapper and a lot Debug stuff.

Open in App Manager

# com.google.pixel.digitalkey.timesync

`com.google.pixel.digitalkey.timesync`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

CccDkTimeSyncService, IBluetoothCcc.

Unknown app to car connectivity.

Open in App Manager

# com.google.pixel.livewallpaper

`com.google.pixel.livewallpaper`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Pixel live wallpaper

Have a lot of wallpapers.

Open in App Manager

# com.gsma.rcs

`com.gsma.rcs`

- Carrier
- Exercise caution

RCS

Hidden RCS Messaging? or only Frameworks?

Feature code:184501

Carrier name: GSM Association.

Open in App Manager

# com.hancom.office.viewer

`com.hancom.office.viewer`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

(discontinued) old Hancom Office Viewer

Open in App Manager

# com.haoba.btsmart

`com.haoba.btsmart`

- Others
- Safe to delete

May only be needed if you use Uniherts Ear Buds (Unibuds)

Agui Unibuds

Open in App Manager

# com.haokan.pictorial

`com.haokan.pictorial`

- Others
- Safe to delete

92 Lock Screen for RealMe

92 is pronounce in Chinese as ‘Hao Kan’ (it’s the company name), so it’s a Chinese app. This not related to ‘Lock Screen Magazine’ and potentially inject ads in lock screen.

Open in App Manager

# com.heytap.appplatform

`com.heytap.appplatform`

- OEM
- Unsafe

Needed for OTA Updates also causes bootloop on some phones after uninstall.

Open in App Manager

# com.heytap.cast

`com.heytap.cast`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Screencast

Phone casting (casting phone screen to other devices).

Open in App Manager

# com.heytap.cloud

`com.heytap.cloud`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

HeyTap Cloud

Bad privacy policy: https://muc.heytap.com/document/heytap/oversea/privacyPolicy/privacyPolicy_en-US.html

Why does the app need `REQUEST_INSTALL_PACKAGES` (can install packages)?

Pithus analysis: https://beta.pithus.org/report/dbf265db47f8632453bb83ef51ea1d921413c02a8d24c989345896de83704a75

Open in App Manager

# com.heytap.colorfulengine

`com.heytap.colorfulengine`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Useless frameworks for theming. Maybe needed for premium

Open in App Manager

# com.heytap.datamigration

`com.heytap.datamigration`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Some tools for stock browser (not Chrome), but it’s Chinese and probably unused

Open in App Manager

# com.heytap.habit.analysis

`com.heytap.habit.analysis`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Most likely used to track your habits from IoT HeyTap devices [TO BE CONFIRMED]

Open in App Manager

# com.heytap.headset

`com.heytap.headset`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

HeyTap Melody App used to manage Oppo Bluetooth Earphones.

Open in App Manager

# com.heytap.htms

`com.heytap.htms`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Mobile Services

Mobile services (removal may not be able to log in to OPPO account).

Open in App Manager

# com.heytap.linker

`com.heytap.linker`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

DistUI

Needed for broadcast

Open in App Manager

# com.heytap.market

`com.heytap.market`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Heytap/Oppo app store.There is no benefit of using this app store and you should not keep a privileged app with as many permissions.

https://developers.oppomobile.com/newservice/capability?pagename=app_store

Pithus analysis: https://beta.pithus.org/report/3a2a10af9310411d814fd6dd252adec1ab0c06adf32a675b7534c3edc0e534bf

Open in App Manager

# com.heytap.mydevices

`com.heytap.mydevices`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

My devices

My devices (showing headphones and such)

Open in App Manager

# com.heytap.openid

`com.heytap.openid`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

OpenID

Device logos and advertisements; uninstallation causes anomalies in cloud drive functionality

Open in App Manager

# com.heytap.quicksearchbox

`com.heytap.quicksearchbox`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Global Search

Realme. This will remove the single swipe from top to bottom search that has lots of Chinese in it.

Open in App Manager

# com.heytap.speechassist

`com.heytap.speechassist`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Breeno Voice

Breeno assistant.

Open in App Manager

# com.heytap.synergy

`com.heytap.synergy`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

HeySynergy

Another thing related to broadcast

Open in App Manager

# com.heytap.themestore

`com.heytap.themestore`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Theme Store with 73 permissions! (including CAMERA, CALL_PHONE, READ_CONTACTS, REQUEST_INSTALL_PACKAGES…) and 2 trackers.

Pithus analysis: https://beta.pithus.org/report/e8c4fc2bae420cf5f094ce914f25accdede5152f9d801db6eb32a4020a7726b2

Open in App Manager

# com.heytap.usercenter

`com.heytap.usercenter`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Login service for various HeyTap related services like HeyTap Cloud etc.

Needed if you want to join Early Access Testing for new ColorOS/RealmeUI

[APK NEEDED]

Open in App Manager

# com.heytap.usercenter.overlay

`com.heytap.usercenter.overlay`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

overlay needed to usercenter app has resources

Open in App Manager

# com.heytap.yoli

`com.heytap.yoli`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Video player with Chinese tracking.

Open in App Manager

# com.hicloud.android.clone

`com.hicloud.android.clone`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Huawei Phone Clone (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.hicloud.android.clone)

171 Permissions (https://reports.exodus-privacy.eu.org/fr/reports/144565/)

Data migration application between Huawei phones.

Keep in mind that all your data will be synchronised in the Huawei cloud and collected by the company.

https://cloud.huawei.com/privacyStatementTransit

Open in App Manager

# com.hilauncherconfig

`com.hilauncherconfig`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Configures app icons and folders on first run HiOS Launcher.

Open in App Manager

# com.hisi.mapcon

`com.hisi.mapcon`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Uses Location permissions for VoWifi Special, rtc wifi signal.

Open in App Manager

# com.hisi.supl

`com.hisi.supl`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

SUPL20Services

Not needed for location and dont have code.

Open in App Manager

# com.hiya.axolotl.tcl

`com.hiya.axolotl.tcl`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Open in App Manager

# com.hiya.star

`com.hiya.star`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

also called android-ss-service-lib (Samsung-exclusive)

Third-party that provides caller profile information to help consumers identify incoming calls and block unwanted ones.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hiya_(company)

https://hiya.com/

NOTE : Never trust a company which promotes spam blocking features

https://itmunch.com/robocall-caught-sending-customers-confidential-data-without-consent/

Have a look at their privacy policy. That’s… pretty scary : https://hiya.com/fr/hiya-data-policy

Needed for Samsung Smart Call (com.samsung.android.smartcallprovider)

Open in App Manager

# com.hmdglobal.camera2

`com.hmdglobal.camera2`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Nokia camera (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.hmdglobal.camera2)

Open in App Manager

# com.hmdglobal.datago

`com.hmdglobal.datago`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Sends diagnostic data to HMD (Company behind Nokia)?

Open in App Manager

# com.hmdglobal.datago.overlay.base

`com.hmdglobal.datago.overlay.base`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Theme overlay for a Nokia telemetry package?

Open in App Manager

# com.hmdglobal.datago.overlay.base.s600ww

`com.hmdglobal.datago.overlay.base.s600ww`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Theme overlay for a Nokia telemetry package?

Open in App Manager

# com.hmdglobal.enterprise.api

`com.hmdglobal.enterprise.api`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

I can’t find this app on the internet, but I heard it has telemetry.

Open in App Manager

# com.hmdglobal.support

`com.hmdglobal.support`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

My Phone (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.hmdglobal.support)

Lets you join the Nokia phones community, get app recommendations, explore your phone’s user guide and more.

Open in App Manager

# com.hoffnung

`com.hoffnung`

- OEM
- Unsafe

TPMS. Remote Config Test.

⚠️ WARNING: uninstalling might cause bootloops and screen flicker! Disabling this also may remove the ability to see notifications on your lock screen.

https://xdaforums.com/t/infinix-note-10-uninstall-tpms-com-hoffnung-package-causes-bootloop.4647456

Open in App Manager

# com.htc.masthead

`com.htc.masthead`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

HTC Lockscreen Theme.

Open in App Manager

# com.htc.weather

`com.htc.weather`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

HTC Weather

Open in App Manager

# com.huaqin.FM

`com.huaqin.FM`

- Others
- Safe to delete

Radio app from huaqin a chinese company

NOTE : Transistor [https://f-droid.org/en/packages/org.y20k.transistor/] is much better

Open in App Manager

# com.huaqin.batteryinfo

`com.huaqin.batteryinfo`

- Others
- Safe to delete

Tests hardware things.

Open in App Manager

# com.huaqin.btlogger

`com.huaqin.btlogger`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

btlogger

cit bluetooth logging

Open in App Manager

# com.huaqin.clearefs

`com.huaqin.clearefs`

- Others
- Safe to delete

Debugging logs Wifi, Bluetooth

Open in App Manager

# com.huaqin.diaglogger

`com.huaqin.diaglogger`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Secret logging menu only accessible by dialing using a “secret code” (##CODE##)

You can use any of these code : “995995”, “996996”, “9434”, “334334”, “5959”, “477477”

Used to log Bluetooth traffic and send them to com.miui.bugreport

Write logs to “/sdcard/diag_logs/” | “/sdcard/wlan_logs/” | “/sdcard/MIUI/debug_log/common/”

#

FYI Huaqin is a Chinese mobile phone research and development company.

Open in App Manager

# com.huaqin.factory

`com.huaqin.factory`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Hidden test app (dial ##64663##)

Used by technician in factory to test the hardware. Not intented to be run by end-users.

Has a huge amount of permissions.

A vulnerability was found in 2019 (CVE-2019-15340) allowing any app co-located on the device to

programmatically disable and enable Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and GPS silently (and without the corresponding access permission)

https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-15340

Open in App Manager

# com.huaqin.pocketbanreceiver

`com.huaqin.pocketbanreceiver`

- Others
- Safe to delete

I found in code useless permissions BAN_BROADCAST and hello world!

This app means nothing.

Open in App Manager

# com.huaqin.sar

`com.huaqin.sar`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

SetTransmitPower

I can’t access the apk but I’m pretty sure it is another hidden test app not meant to be used by end-user

Given its name it could be used to adjust the transmit power of the cell phone antennas

SAR = Specific Absorption Rate (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Specific_absorption_rate)

XDA users removed this without any issues. To be 100% sure it would be good to test the SAR without this package (just in case)

Open in App Manager

# com.huaqin.sarcontroller

`com.huaqin.sarcontroller`

- Others
- Safe to delete

It have something like sar sensor, idk if it’s for testing

but mainactivity have chinese words and sar is for radio regulations?

Open in App Manager

# com.huaqin.shutdownservice

`com.huaqin.shutdownservice`

- Others
- Safe to delete

ShutdownAfterScreenOff10MinutesService. Not needed

Open in App Manager

# com.huawei.HwMultiScreenShot

`com.huawei.HwMultiScreenShot`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Scrolling screenshot feature

Open in App Manager

# com.huawei.KoBackup

`com.huawei.KoBackup`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

As of writing this, Huawei phones cannot be rooted.

This Backup application is probably able to backup more than any other 3rd party backup app.

Open in App Manager

# com.huawei.airlink

`com.huawei.airlink`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Air link service, it’s probably needed for Wireless Projection.

No activities, only more debugging stuff, location things, logs

Open in App Manager

# com.huawei.android.FMRadio

`com.huawei.android.FMRadio`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

FM-Radio

Huawei’s stock radio player. Remove if FM isn’t relevant for you.

Open in App Manager

# com.huawei.android.FloatTasks

`com.huawei.android.FloatTasks`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Floating/Navigation dock (also called NaviDot).

https://consumer.huawei.com/en/support/how-to/detail-troubleshooting/en-us00310067/

Open in App Manager

# com.huawei.android.airsharing

`com.huawei.android.airsharing`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Wireless Projection

Miracast, Requires Huawei Mobile Services, also it’s so bloated, also found unused frameworks HUAWEI GameCenter

Open in App Manager

# com.huawei.android.chr

`com.huawei.android.chr`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

HwChrService

Huawei Call History Record.

Open in App Manager

# com.huawei.android.findmyphone

`com.huawei.android.findmyphone`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Find Device is an app that lets you locate your device and protect your data remotely.

To provide these features, this app needs to connect to the Internet during use.

Open in App Manager

# com.huawei.android.hsf

`com.huawei.android.hsf`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Huawei Services Framework

3 permissions : DELETE_PACKAGES, INSTALL_PACKAGES, PACKAGE_USAGE_STATS

Safe to remove according to huawei users

Open in App Manager

# com.huawei.android.hwpay

`com.huawei.android.hwpay`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Huawei Pay

Mobile payment and e-wallet service for Huawei devices that offers the same services as Apple Pay, Samsung Pay etc…

https://consumer.huawei.com/en/mobileservices/huawei-wallet/

Open in App Manager

# com.huawei.android.instantshare

`com.huawei.android.instantshare`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Huawei Share features.

File transfer tool between Huawei mobiles, using Bluetooth connection and WiFi Direct technology.

Open in App Manager

# com.huawei.android.karaoke

`com.huawei.android.karaoke`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Karaoke mode feature.

Open in App Manager

# com.huawei.android.launcher

`com.huawei.android.launcher`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Make sure you've another installed before you disable. Maybe you'll need this package for the recent apps feature to work (even if you have another launcher installed)

Huawei launcher app.

It’s basically the home screen, the way icons apps are organized and displayed.

Open in App Manager

# com.huawei.android.mirrorshare

`com.huawei.android.mirrorshare`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

MirrorShare feature (Miracast rebranded by Huawei)

Used to mirror screen of you smartphone on a TV.

Open in App Manager

# com.huawei.android.overlay.modules.modulemetadata

`com.huawei.android.overlay.modules.modulemetadata`

- OEM
- Unsafe

Module that contains metadata about the list of modules on the device and that’s about it. I wouldn’t advise you to mess with it as it could break important modules (see W1nst0n/universal-android-debloater#37 on GitLab).

Good explanation of what Android modules are: https://www.xda-developers.com/android-project-mainline-modules-explanation/

Open in App Manager

# com.huawei.android.pushagent

`com.huawei.android.pushagent`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

push notification agent

Seems to only be used for Huawei apps

The recompiled java code makes it look like it’s once again mainly used for analytics.

Open in App Manager

# com.huawei.android.remotecontroller

`com.huawei.android.remotecontroller`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Huawei Smart Controller app.

Lets you you add, customize, and set up remote controls, allowing control of your electronic appliances through your phone.

Open in App Manager

# com.huawei.android.rftest

`com.huawei.android.rftest`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

HwRFTest

MT Test Station.

Open in App Manager

# com.huawei.android.tips

`com.huawei.android.tips`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

HUAWEI Feature Advisor

Periodically gives you notifications on how to use certain features on your phone.

Open in App Manager

# com.huawei.android.totemweather

`com.huawei.android.totemweather`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Huawei Weather app (and its widget)

Open in App Manager

# com.huawei.android.totemweatherapp

`com.huawei.android.totemweatherapp`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Huawei Weather app (and its widget)

Open in App Manager

# com.huawei.android.totemweatherwidget

`com.huawei.android.totemweatherwidget`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Huawei Weather app (and its widget)

Open in App Manager

# com.huawei.android.wfdft

`com.huawei.android.wfdft`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Wi-Fi Direct feature.

Note: Wifi direct enables devices to establish a direct Wi-Fi connection (without a router) over which the two can send and receive files.

Open in App Manager

# com.huawei.android.wfdirect

`com.huawei.android.wfdirect`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Wi-Fi Direct feature.

Note: Wifi direct enables devices to establish a direct Wi-Fi connection (without a router) over which the two can send and receive files.

Open in App Manager

# com.huawei.androidx

`com.huawei.androidx`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

It have something to MediaPlayer but by name app it looks like important.

Someone will need to check if it bootloop or not because this app dont have code.

Open in App Manager

# com.huawei.aod

`com.huawei.aod`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Always On Display

When enabled in settings it shows clock and notifications when you raise the phone or touch the screen.

This is basically a lower-power lock-screen. It could in theory reduce power draw if you check notifications/clock often as OLED screens draw minimal power showing a mostly black screen(black = pixel off), but in practice the number of times you’ll unintentionally trigger it will likely eat up any potential power savings and more. And if your device doesn’t have an OLED screen this will draw way more power.

Most of these power savings could be applied to your standard lock-screen simply by making your background image completely black.

RedSkull23 says it’s unsafe to remove. Does it bootloop?

Open in App Manager

# com.huawei.appmarket

`com.huawei.appmarket`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Huawei app store (AppGallery)

https://www.xda-developers.com/appgallery-huawei-alternative-google-play-store-android/

Open in App Manager

# com.huawei.ar.measure

`com.huawei.ar.measure`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Ar Measure

Measure length, depth, area and volume.

Open in App Manager

# com.huawei.arengine.service

`com.huawei.arengine.service`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Augmented reality service.

Open in App Manager

# com.huawei.assetsync

`com.huawei.assetsync`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

HwAssetSync

Needed for HiCloud, Cloud syncing.

Open in App Manager

# com.huawei.assetsyncservice

`com.huawei.assetsyncservice`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

It’s for ‘com.huawei.securityserver’ for start this service app.

Needed for HiCloud sync security.

Open in App Manager

# com.huawei.audioaccessorymanager

`com.huawei.audioaccessorymanager`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Audio Accessory Manager

A lot stuff: Huawei health, Huawei music, earphones.

Probably only useful when you got Huawei FreeBuds.

Open in App Manager

# com.huawei.bd

`com.huawei.bd`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

HwUE (Huawei UserExperience)

When a company call a something ‘UserExperience’ you know you don’t need this.

Analytics service, run at boot. Collect information about packages/apps usages.

Has a nice custom permission called com.huawei.permission.BIG_DATA

Open in App Manager

# com.huawei.behaviorauth

`com.huawei.behaviorauth`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

It seems to be related to verifying the authenticity of user behavior and enhancing password security. User can disable it so it’s safe to remove.

## References

1. https://www.android-hilfe.de/forum/huawei-p30-p30-pro-p30-lite.3510/was-ist-die-behaviorauth-app-fuer-das-p30.1008750.html

Open in App Manager

# com.huawei.betaclub

`com.huawei.betaclub`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

BetaClub

It’s app for testing, collection logs and feedback.

Open in App Manager

# com.huawei.bluetooth

`com.huawei.bluetooth`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Lets you import your contacts via Bluetooth

Bluetooth will still work if you remove this package.

Open in App Manager

# com.huawei.browser

`com.huawei.browser`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Huawei Browser app. Don’t expect privacy using it

Open in App Manager

# com.huawei.browserhomepage

`com.huawei.browserhomepage`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Huawei Browser component.

Open in App Manager

# com.huawei.ca

`com.huawei.ca`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

CA

Uses permissions: GET_TASKS, LOCATION_HARDWARE, etc.

This app looks like a backdoor or logs.

Open in App Manager

# com.huawei.calculator

`com.huawei.calculator`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Calculator app

Open in App Manager

# com.huawei.calendar

`com.huawei.calendar`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Huawei Calendar app.

Open in App Manager

# com.huawei.camerakit.impl

`com.huawei.camerakit.impl`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

HwCameraKit

In the code it was found that it’s for testing camera functions.

Open in App Manager

# com.huawei.cloud

`com.huawei.cloud`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Chinese only.

Huawei Cloud Computer provides you with basic services of online desktop.

Open in App Manager

# com.huawei.coauthservice

`com.huawei.coauthservice`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

HwCoAuthService

Applock, lockscreen password, face recognition things, fingerprint, not sure if it’s worth removing it.

Needed for manual apk installation.

Open in App Manager

# com.huawei.compass

`com.huawei.compass`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Huawei Compass app.

Open in App Manager

# com.huawei.contacts

`com.huawei.contacts`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Huawei Contacts app

Open in App Manager

# com.huawei.contacts.sync

`com.huawei.contacts.sync`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Huawei Contacts sync

My guess (can’t have the apk on hand) is this enables you to synchronise your contacts with your Huawei account.

Open in App Manager

# com.huawei.contactscamcard

`com.huawei.contactscamcard`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

CamCard is a business card reader app.

Open in App Manager

# com.huawei.contentsensor

`com.huawei.contentsensor`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

ContentSensor

Looks like this app has a lot chinese code and collects a lot stuff about user like apps installed, app info, connects to huawei hivoice sites

Open in App Manager

# com.huawei.controlcenter

`com.huawei.controlcenter`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Smart Collaboration

Collaboration between devices. Needed for Multi-Screen, Wireless Projection?

Needed for Super Device or Device+, safe to remove if you don’t use this, it will also declutter action center.

Open in App Manager

# com.huawei.cryptosms.service

`com.huawei.cryptosms.service`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

SMS Encryption Service, looks made for China.

Open in App Manager

# com.huawei.def

`com.huawei.def`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

DEF

Unused? message things:allows the app public keys on connected devices, getting status, access information

Open in App Manager

# com.huawei.deskclock

`com.huawei.deskclock`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Huawei Clock App.

Open in App Manager

# com.huawei.desktop.explorer

`com.huawei.desktop.explorer`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

From XDA thread : “Service that is been used when you wanna use your phone as an operative system on a PC.”

I don’t understand what does it mean.

Open in App Manager

# com.huawei.desktop.systemui

`com.huawei.desktop.systemui`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Huawei desktop mode switching

It has also Take Screenshot Service.

Require HMS, has a lot tracking.

Open in App Manager

# com.huawei.deviceauth

`com.huawei.deviceauth`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

TrustedDeviceAuth

I guess it’s for authentication keys

Open in App Manager

# com.huawei.devicegroupmanage

`com.huawei.devicegroupmanage`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

(Unused?)HwGroupManager

It’s an app without activities, only device info things

Open in App Manager

# com.huawei.devicemanager

`com.huawei.devicemanager`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Needed for Huawei account. I found only things: installing service?, Linked devices, Multi-Device management, connection code, metrics

Open in App Manager

# com.huawei.distributed.kms

`com.huawei.distributed.kms`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

HwDistributedKeyManager

Has random frameworks, probably needed for huawei account, authentication

Open in App Manager

# com.huawei.distributedpasteboard

`com.huawei.distributedpasteboard`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

SuperHub

Has something to History Clipboard and Drag Drop.

Open in App Manager

# com.huawei.dmsdp

`com.huawei.dmsdp`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Multi-Device management

This service allows you to virtually expand your devices capabilities

by connecting to other devices and using them as an extension of this device.

Open in App Manager

# com.huawei.dsdscardmanager

`com.huawei.dsdscardmanager`

- OEM
- Unsafe

Dual card management

It’s sim card management in Huawei settings.

After removing, sim card management in settings will not work.

Open in App Manager

# com.huawei.dtmfanalyzer

`com.huawei.dtmfanalyzer`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Dtmf Analyzer

Has something to media player to ride mode for China.

Open in App Manager

# com.huawei.easygo

`com.huawei.easygo`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

HwEasyGo

Looks like a backdoor for WeChat app?

EasyGoServer, error code things found, also EasyGoCallBack.

These app is probably backdoor or for developers.

This app has no permissions and no activities.

Open in App Manager

# com.huawei.email

`com.huawei.email`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Huawei Email app.

Open in App Manager

# com.huawei.entitlement

`com.huawei.entitlement`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Needed for messages Bluetooth, wifi, hotspot, Terms of Agreement, Authentication?

On some phone’s it has some features, and on some not.

Open in App Manager

# com.huawei.fans

`com.huawei.fans`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Huawei Club is the official forum for Huawei users.

It provides the latest news and information, FAQs, and tutorials about Huawei and Honor products.

Open in App Manager

# com.huawei.fastapp

`com.huawei.fastapp`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Quick App Center

Component of AppGallery (Huawei’s app store) providing Quick Apps support. Quick Apps are Javascript+CSS apps that don’t need any installation. This technology has its uses but I’m personally not a huge fan on having to rely on a JS engine to run an application

This system app has a lot of permissions (including SEND_SMS, CAMERA, READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE, RECORD_AUDIO… why?)

More information: https://www.xda-developers.com/huawei-quick-apps-alternative-google-instant-apps/

OW2 Quick App whitepaper: https://quick-app-initiative.ow2.io/docs/Quick_App_White_Paper.pdf

Open in App Manager

# com.huawei.featurelayer.featureframework

`com.huawei.featurelayer.featureframework`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

FeatureFramework

Allows the app to check for feature updates.

Open in App Manager

# com.huawei.featurelayer.sharedfeature.map

`com.huawei.featurelayer.sharedfeature.map`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Huawei Map Service

Require FeatureFramework.

Only uses Chinese AMap to get location.

Used to show maps inside Calendar and Gallery, they will complain if you uninstall it, disable instead.

Open in App Manager

# com.huawei.firstbootinfo

`com.huawei.firstbootinfo`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Get city info service

Get city info service? Needed by your phone in order to sync with Huawei servers

and check for apps updates, software updates and other access for your phone.

Open in App Manager

# com.huawei.gameassistant

`com.huawei.gameassistant`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Huawei Game Suite (HiGame).

Mobile game app store.

https://club.hihonor.com/in/topic/16341/detail.htm

Open in App Manager

# com.huawei.gamebox

`com.huawei.gamebox`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

GameCenter

Requires HMS Core to run.

It’s app for installing games.

Open in App Manager

# com.huawei.geofence

`com.huawei.geofence`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

GeofenceService.

Allows you to do something when a user enters an area that has been defined as a trigger.

A geofence is a virtual perimeter set on a real geographic area. Combining a user position with a geofence perimeter,

it is possible to know if the user is inside or outside the geofence or even if he is exiting or entering the area.

Open in App Manager

# com.huawei.harmonyos.foundation

`com.huawei.harmonyos.foundation`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

foundation

Has hwid, vehicle things, Aosp In Call Service permissions.

Disable app instead of uninstalling, because breaks calling.

Settings app and APK installation will become slow if you uninstall this.

Open in App Manager

# com.huawei.hff

`com.huawei.hff`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

HFF

HFF? It has not any code.

Open in App Manager

# com.huawei.hiassistantoversea

`com.huawei.hiassistantoversea`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

HiVoice. Huawei’s voice assistant to replace “Hey Google”

Open in App Manager

# com.huawei.hicar

`com.huawei.hicar`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Huawei HiCar

To connect to Huawei HiCar, press and hold the wireless button on the steering wheel or control panel.

More useful in China.

Open in App Manager

# com.huawei.hicloud

`com.huawei.hicloud`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Huawei cloud features

Open in App Manager

# com.huawei.hidisk

`com.huawei.hidisk`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Huawei File Manager app.

Open in App Manager

# com.huawei.hifolder

`com.huawei.hifolder`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Huawei Online Cloud folder service

https://consumer.huawei.com/en/mobileservices/mobilecloud/

Open in App Manager

# com.huawei.hilink.framework

`com.huawei.hilink.framework`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

AI Life Service

Used for smart devices and to run smart scenes.

It’s more useful in China.

Open in App Manager

# com.huawei.himovie.partner1

`com.huawei.himovie.partner1`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

HiMoviePlayerPlus

Weird app without any code and there’s nothing in Main Activity.

Open in App Manager

# com.huawei.himovie.partner2

`com.huawei.himovie.partner2`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

HiMoviePlayerPlus

Weird app without any code and there’s nothing in Main Activity.

Open in App Manager

# com.huawei.hiskytone

`com.huawei.hiskytone`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

SkyTone Overseas Data Service.

Open in App Manager

# com.huawei.hisuite

`com.huawei.hisuite`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Can be uninstalled via settings. App to connect with the desktop program to Backup/Restore, flash firmware, etc.

https://consumer.huawei.com/en/support/hisuite/

Open in App Manager

# com.huawei.hitouch

`com.huawei.hitouch`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Huawei HiTouch

Assistant capable to recognize the objects in a photo and to search them through various shopping sites.

https://consumer.huawei.com/uk/support/faq/have-you-tried-the-new-hitouch-assistant/

Open in App Manager

# com.huawei.honorclub.android

`com.huawei.honorclub.android`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Honor Club

Huawei’s social media app. Safe to remove.

Open in App Manager

# com.huawei.hwddmp

`com.huawei.hwddmp`

- OEM
- Unsafe

HwDDMP

Has a lot frameworks.

Uninstalling breaks calling app even if you disable.

It does not cause bootloop but removing is highly not recommended.

Not only breaks the dialer app, but causes lag in whole system too.

Open in App Manager

# com.huawei.hwdiagnosis

`com.huawei.hwdiagnosis`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

HwDiagnosis

No activities, only code about diagnosis and logs

Also device info and is send to Huawei servers.

Open in App Manager

# com.huawei.hwesimservice

`com.huawei.hwesimservice`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

HwESIMService

If you use eSIM do not remove it.

Open in App Manager

# com.huawei.hwireader

`com.huawei.hwireader`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

App for adding by user ‘Books’. This app has ads and bad privacy.

Open in App Manager

# com.huawei.hwpolicyservice

`com.huawei.hwpolicyservice`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

HwPolicyService

Another debugging, logs app.

Open in App Manager

# com.huawei.hwread.dz

`com.huawei.hwread.dz`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

App for adding by user ‘Books’. This app has ads and bad privacy.

Open in App Manager

# com.huawei.hwstartupguide

`com.huawei.hwstartupguide`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

A one-time setup app that is no longer needed

Open in App Manager

# com.huawei.hwusbearphoneupdate

`com.huawei.hwusbearphoneupdate`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Huawei digital earphones come with built-in software that can be updated regularly to enhance your audio experience.

Open in App Manager

# com.huawei.hwvplayer.youku

`com.huawei.hwvplayer.youku`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Video Youku

Video Player on Chinese Huawei. Has some ads and bad privacy.

Open in App Manager

# com.huawei.iaware

`com.huawei.iaware`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

App Prioritizer. Prioritizes apps to avoid slowdown. Up to you but there is apparently no noticeable difference when deleted?

System will start lagging a little bit (you will notice it while scrolling and on some animations, for example scrolling installed apps), battery consumption will become slightly higher and battery stats will disappear soon. At the same time, logcat will be full of errors like: PowerKit: PG Server is not found. calling pid xxxx.

Open in App Manager

# com.huawei.ihealth

`com.huawei.ihealth`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

MotionService package, it’s required for actions like shaking the phone to shut off the alarm, ecc.

Open in App Manager

# com.huawei.imedia.dolby

`com.huawei.imedia.dolby`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Dolby Atmos

Optimize sound automatically for exceptional audio quality.

Open in App Manager

# com.huawei.imonitor

`com.huawei.imonitor`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

imonitor

Hidden logs founded in app.

Detects app launch anomaly and runs safe mode.

Open in App Manager

# com.huawei.ims

`com.huawei.ims`

- OEM
- Unsafe

HwImsService

VoLTE(Voice over LTE) calls. IP multimedia subsystem.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Voice_over_LTE

Uninstalling app breaks sim calling even if you disable.

It does not cause bootloop but removing is highly not recommended.

Open in App Manager

# com.huawei.indexsearch

`com.huawei.indexsearch`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Index search works without it.

Open in App Manager

# com.huawei.indexsearch.observer

`com.huawei.indexsearch.observer`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Index search works without it.

Open in App Manager

# com.huawei.indiacalendar

`com.huawei.indiacalendar`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Indian Calendar

HUAWEI Calendar

Open in App Manager

# com.huawei.intelligent

`com.huawei.intelligent`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Huawei Assistant. Shopping recommendations

Open in App Manager

# com.huawei.internetaudioservice

`com.huawei.internetaudioservice`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Smart headset control

Has a lot logs and frameworks to mmitest.

Open in App Manager

# com.huawei.languagedownloader

`com.huawei.languagedownloader`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Allows you to load the system languages when changing them

Open in App Manager

# com.huawei.lbs

`com.huawei.lbs`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Location Based Services

Location-based services (LBS) are applications or services that utilize location data from a user’s device, such as a smartphone or GPS, to provide relevant information, directions, or recommendations tailored to their specific location. These services rely on a combination of technologies, including Global Positioning System (GPS), Wi-Fi, cellular networks, and sensors, to determine a user’s position accurately.

NOTE: Can cause bootloops on some devices.

The primary goal of LBS is to offer personalized and context-aware experiences based on a user’s geographical location. This can include services like:

1. Navigation and Mapping, 2. Location-Based Advertising, 3. Social Networking, 4. Emergency Services, 5. IoT Asset Tracking

https://forum.huawei.com/enterprise/en/location-based-services/thread/703168442200375296-667213855346012160

Open in App Manager

# com.huawei.lives

`com.huawei.lives`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

HiLives is jointly developed by Huawei and certified third-party service providers to provide lifestyle services for you.

Open in App Manager

# com.huawei.livewallpaper.artflower

`com.huawei.livewallpaper.artflower`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Live wallpapers

Open in App Manager

# com.huawei.livewallpaper.flowersbloom

`com.huawei.livewallpaper.flowersbloom`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Live wallpapers

Open in App Manager

# com.huawei.livewallpaper.mountaincloud

`com.huawei.livewallpaper.mountaincloud`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Live wallpapers

Open in App Manager

# com.huawei.livewallpaper.naturalgarden

`com.huawei.livewallpaper.naturalgarden`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Live wallpapers

Open in App Manager

# com.huawei.livewallpaper.paradise

`com.huawei.livewallpaper.paradise`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Live wallpapers

Open in App Manager

# com.huawei.livewallpaper.ripplestone

`com.huawei.livewallpaper.ripplestone`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Live wallpapers

Open in App Manager

# com.huawei.localbackup

`com.huawei.localbackup`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Huawei Backup

has a lot permissions and can backup your data

Open in App Manager

# com.huawei.magazine

`com.huawei.magazine`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Magazine unlock. Downloads wallpapers for your lock screen.

Open in App Manager

# com.huawei.manufacture.wificonnect

`com.huawei.manufacture.wificonnect`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Wifi Connect

Needed for WiFi connection?

Open in App Manager

# com.huawei.mediacontroller

`com.huawei.mediacontroller`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Can be disabled via Settings. Will disable the media controls in quick settings. Won’t remove them however.

Open in App Manager

# com.huawei.meetime

`com.huawei.meetime`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

MeeTime (https://consumer.huawei.com/en/support/content/en-us00956296/). Voice and video calling application by Huawei. Only workds with EMUI 9.1+ Huawei phones. Huawei claims they use E2EE but this wasn’t verified and there is not Whitepaper so don’t trust them. They also collect metadata. There is no advantages to use this app instead of the reputed open-source Signal app.

Open in App Manager

# com.huawei.mirror

`com.huawei.mirror`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Huawei Mirror app.

Mirror like “Glass”

Open in App Manager

# com.huawei.mirrorlink

`com.huawei.mirrorlink`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Huawei Mirror app.

Mirror like “Glass”

Huawei mirrorlink implementation

Used to connect your phone to a car (with https://mirrorlink.com/ support) in order to provide audio streaming, GPS navigation…

Open in App Manager

# com.huawei.mmiautotest

`com.huawei.mmiautotest`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

MMIAutoTest

Hidden testing hardware things.

Open in App Manager

# com.huawei.mmitest

`com.huawei.mmitest`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

MMITest

Hidden hardware tests. Safe to remove.

Open in App Manager

# com.huawei.motionservice

`com.huawei.motionservice`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Gesture Service

Not very useful gestures available in settings.

Open in App Manager

# com.huawei.msdp

`com.huawei.msdp`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Multimodal Sensor Data Platform

Has Device Status, Movement, Spatial Aware.

Uses location, airlink permissions.

Open in App Manager

# com.huawei.multimedia.audioengine

`com.huawei.multimedia.audioengine`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Audio Engine, probably not needed.

https://developer.huawei.com/consumer/en/audioengine

Open in App Manager

# com.huawei.multimedia.hivideoplayengine

`com.huawei.multimedia.hivideoplayengine`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

hivideoplayengine

HwVideoKitImpl, sdk tools for developers.

Open in App Manager

# com.huawei.music

`com.huawei.music`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Huawei Music app. Fat music player developed by Huawei (137MB. Seriously?).

Open in App Manager

# com.huawei.nb.service

`com.huawei.nb.service`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Service for discovering nearby devices by GPS

Open in App Manager

# com.huawei.nearby

`com.huawei.nearby`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

HwNearby

Needed for Huawei Share features. (com.huawei.android.instantshare)

Huawei Share features may not work after remove.

Needed to show a preview of recently opened apps in task manager. I agree, makes no sense, but that’s what it is.

Open in App Manager

# com.huawei.notepad

`com.huawei.notepad`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Notepad

Looks so bloated with Hi Voice, Update using AppGallery, Location.

It has a few tracking components, but not too many.

Open in App Manager

# com.huawei.numberidentity

`com.huawei.numberidentity`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Designed to block unwanted calls, but only works properly in China

Open in App Manager

# com.huawei.ohos.collaborationcenter

`com.huawei.ohos.collaborationcenter`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Sometimes ohos apps is configuration app before building.

In code I found it’s for app cast transfer.

Disable instead of uninstalling if you don’t want to lose the widget.

Open in App Manager

# com.huawei.ohos.famanager

`com.huawei.ohos.famanager`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Service Center

Provides a space for you to view and manage services.

This app and its underlying services (which provide searches and AI-based services). A lot tracking.

Disable instead of uninstalling if you don’t want to lose the widget.

Open in App Manager

# com.huawei.ohos.hiwindow

`com.huawei.ohos.hiwindow`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

HiWindow

Have loading, waiting png files

collaboration devices, hardware things, screen projection on activities shows Window Shell.

After remove you will lose animations and loading screen.

Disable instead of uninstalling if you don’t want to lose the widget.

Open in App Manager

# com.huawei.ohos.security.privacycenter

`com.huawei.ohos.security.privacycenter`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

It’s shell to app ‘com.huawei.security.privacycenter’?

Disable instead of uninstalling if you don’t want to lose the widget.

Open in App Manager

# com.huawei.omacp

`com.huawei.omacp`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Provisioning message

Used for provisioning APN settings to devices via SMS. I think you shouldnt touch it if you want sms messages.

Open in App Manager

# com.huawei.onehopsvcclient

`com.huawei.onehopsvcclient`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

OneHopSvcClient

TagService, HarmonyTag.

Open in App Manager

# com.huawei.onehopsvchost

`com.huawei.onehopsvchost`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

OneHopSvcHost

Triggerservice opens hardware things by secret code.

Open in App Manager

# com.huawei.parentcontrol

`com.huawei.parentcontrol`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Parental controls functions.

It seems Huawei can prevent to remove packages. Uninstalling (or even disabling) this package returns an error: Failure [DELETE_FAILED_INTERNAL_ERROR] (not allowed to disable this package).

See https://github.com/0x192/universal-android-debloater/issues/51

Open in App Manager

# com.huawei.pcassistant

`com.huawei.pcassistant`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

HiSuite service. Used by HiSuite PC software.

HiSuite enables you to backup your data and restore them from/to your phone.

https://consumer.huawei.com/en/support/hisuite/

Open in App Manager

# com.huawei.pengine

`com.huawei.pengine`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

HUAWEI Intelligent Suggestion will collect and analyze screens from selected apps to provide personalized services.

Open in App Manager

# com.huawei.permissioncontroller

`com.huawei.permissioncontroller`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Can be disabled via Settings as well

Open in App Manager

# com.huawei.permissioncontroller.overlay

`com.huawei.permissioncontroller.overlay`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Found help app permissions - only link to Google site in code, overlay to permission things like buttons, dialogs, etc.

But it’s not needed?

Open in App Manager

# com.huawei.privatespace

`com.huawei.privatespace`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Privacy Space for files

Open in App Manager

# com.huawei.profile

`com.huawei.profile`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Profile Services

It’s an app needed for HUAWEI ID, depends on HMSCore, also has analytics and trackers.

Open in App Manager

# com.huawei.recsys

`com.huawei.recsys`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

HwIntelligentRecSystem

is a smart app that provides personalized services on HiBoard? My phone dont have Hiboard. Safe to remove.

https://consumer.huawei.com/en/support/content/en-us00434788/

Open in App Manager

# com.huawei.regservice

`com.huawei.regservice`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

RegService

Register for celluar network services, not needed.

Open in App Manager

# com.huawei.remotepassword

`com.huawei.remotepassword`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

RemotePassword

remotepassword: errors, invalid, null, errors generally

also subscribe info, device info. Better remove that.

Open in App Manager

# com.huawei.ridemode

`com.huawei.ridemode`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Uses google maps website to track your ride when RideMode is Enabled.

Open in App Manager

# com.huawei.runningtestii

`com.huawei.runningtestii`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Testing hardware things like Audio, Camera, VideoPlayer, etc.

Open in App Manager

# com.huawei.sarlevel

`com.huawei.sarlevel`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Mobile phone SAR

Hidden SAR Level Activity.

Open in App Manager

# com.huawei.scanner

`com.huawei.scanner`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

AI Lens. Shop for objects that you take a picture of. This de-clutters the camera interface by removing the AI Lens button on the top left corner and does not break the AR Measure app.

Open in App Manager

# com.huawei.scenepack

`com.huawei.scenepack`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Travel Assistant provides you with travel tips, voice guides, and other related services.

Open in App Manager

# com.huawei.screenrecorder

`com.huawei.screenrecorder`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Stock screen recorder

Useful only in pre-Android Pie for having system audio recording without root

Not sure if it’s an app, but I can’t find it on my phone. Safe to remove.

Open in App Manager

# com.huawei.searchservice

`com.huawei.searchservice`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Fusion Search Service

Needed for searching? Found out that it uses `com.huawei.hwddmp` this app is for debugging errors

also found trackers components that connects to Huawei servers unnecessarily.

Open in App Manager

# com.huawei.secime

`com.huawei.secime`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Huawei Secure IME

Secure keyboard.

Open in App Manager

# com.huawei.security.privacycenter

`com.huawei.security.privacycenter`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Protect your privacy by preventing apps from accessing sensitive data stored within images,

such as location info and time stamps. This restriction does not apply to system apps such as Gallery and Cloud.

I don’t think this app values privacy a lot.

Needed for Permission Manager to open.

Open in App Manager

# com.huawei.securitypluginbase

`com.huawei.securitypluginbase`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

HwSecurityPluginBase

Antivirus Service supports bad antiviruses, HwLog, not needed

Open in App Manager

# com.huawei.securityserver

`com.huawei.securityserver`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

HwSecurityServer

Not needed app without code and useless assets to spying apps.

Needed for face unlock, black screen will be shown if you remove this package (?). Doesn’t apply to all devices

Open in App Manager

# com.huawei.skytone

`com.huawei.skytone`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

SkyTone Data Service. Frameworks to ‘com.huawei.hiskytone’ SkyTone Overseas Data Service.

Open in App Manager

# com.huawei.smarthome

`com.huawei.smarthome`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

AI Life

Require Logging in to your Huawei ID, HMSCore.

It’s app that lets your control and manage routers and audio accessories.

Open in App Manager

# com.huawei.smartlocation

`com.huawei.smartlocation`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Huawei Indoor Positioning Services

Chinese Tracking Location.

Open in App Manager

# com.huawei.smartshot

`com.huawei.smartshot`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Smart screenshots

Needed for screenshots.

Open in App Manager

# com.huawei.sos

`com.huawei.sos`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

SOS

Emergency things.

Open in App Manager

# com.huawei.soundrecorder

`com.huawei.soundrecorder`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Sound Recorder app.

Open in App Manager

# com.huawei.spaceservice

`com.huawei.spaceservice`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Huawei Geofence Services

Uses Chinese Location.

Open in App Manager

# com.huawei.stylus.floatmenu

`com.huawei.stylus.floatmenu`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

AI Lens. Shop for objects that you take a picture of. This de-clutters the camera interface by removing the AI Lens button on the top left corner and does not break the AR Measure app.

Floating menu with M-Pen feature.

Open in App Manager

# com.huawei.suggestion

`com.huawei.suggestion`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

HiSuggestion

Hw intelligence permissions found and logs, also maybe has suggestions on widget.

Open in App Manager

# com.huawei.synergy

`com.huawei.synergy`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Huawei Cloud & Network Synergy.

Seems to be related to B2B (Business To Business) cloud stuff.

https://www.huawei.com/en/press-events/news/2016/10/Cloud-Network-Synergy-Whitepaper

Open in App Manager

# com.huawei.systemdebug

`com.huawei.systemdebug`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

SystemDebug

Testing system things.

Open in App Manager

# com.huawei.systemmanager

`com.huawei.systemmanager`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

System Manager

Huawei’s stock phone cleaner. Consumes a lot of battery power for useless ‘security’ checks.

Safe to remove unless you need any anti-virus (while there are better ones to be found). NOTE: breaks the functionality of closing and cleaning background apps.

This is more than a phone cleaner, you will lose a lot of settings like battery and notifications management if you remove this.

Open in App Manager

# com.huawei.systemserver

`com.huawei.systemserver`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Huawei System Services

It depends on (com.huawei.systemmanager).

Needed for navigation with a fingerprint reader that is on Mate 10, but fingerprint unlock will still work if you remove it.

Open in App Manager

# com.huawei.tips

`com.huawei.tips`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

HUAWEI Feature Advisor

Periodically gives you notifications on how to use certain features on your phone.

Open in App Manager

# com.huawei.tipsove

`com.huawei.tipsove`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Tips

Huawei Tips to HiCar, AI Life and more.

Open in App Manager

# com.huawei.tmecustomize

`com.huawei.tmecustomize`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

TME

Tme Activity. Hidden carrier config sim.

I think it’s useless but you need to test.

Open in App Manager

# com.huawei.trustagent

`com.huawei.trustagent`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Smart unlock feature.

Enables you to unlock your phone with a Bluetooth device, like a smart band.

When a compatible Bluetooth device is detected, you can unlock your phone with a simple swipe (without a password).

Open in App Manager

# com.huawei.trustcircle

`com.huawei.trustcircle`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Device authentication service

The app’s usage is unknown, but it can be removed if apps such as com.huawei.hwid, com.huawei.appmarket are also removed. This is what I found while exploring the APK: Huawei Mobile Services?, managing installation and updates of AppGallery.

Huawei HWID account may be inaccessible without this app.

Open in App Manager

# com.huawei.trustedthingsauth

`com.huawei.trustedthingsauth`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

HwTrustedThingsAuth

Only name app found in code, has permissions:

Bluetooth, execute_reg, use_auth.

Open in App Manager

# com.huawei.trustspace

`com.huawei.trustspace`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

TrustSpace useless security to payment. Settings > Security > TrustSpace

Has something to unrooting rooted phone.

Open in App Manager

# com.huawei.userguide

`com.huawei.userguide`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

User Guide

Require install a PDF reader app to work.

Open in App Manager

# com.huawei.vassistant

`com.huawei.vassistant`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

HiVoice app

Huawei voice assistant (like Siri or Google assistant)

Huge privacy risk. Keep in mind that the app keeps the microphone on non-stop.

Is now Celia (https://consumer.huawei.com/en/emui/celia/)

Open in App Manager

# com.huawei.vdrive

`com.huawei.vdrive`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Driving Mode uses HiVoice to provide voice services when you are driving.

Open in App Manager

# com.huawei.videoeditor

`com.huawei.videoeditor`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Huawei Video editor

Includes 2 ads trackers. Interacts with Huawei cloud. Pithus analysis: https://beta.pithus.org/report/19ef8cfb02f3853128603a140b4602db57ddf729a728b1ea6998e8b20752138f

Open in App Manager

# com.huawei.vrservice

`com.huawei.vrservice`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Huawei VR Service used for Huawei VR.

Open in App Manager

# com.huawei.watch.sync

`com.huawei.watch.sync`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Huawei Watch sync function

Is it only used to sync Huawei watch ?

Safe to remove according to several users

Open in App Manager

# com.huawei.waudio

`com.huawei.waudio`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

waudio

Wi-Fi Speaker, Speaker playback, WLAN speaker

This app is only for Chinese users because I found a Chinese app list that supports it

and depends on AI Life app probably.

Open in App Manager

# com.huawei.welinknow

`com.huawei.welinknow`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Link Now

Require login to Huawei ID Account.

Some features is not available for some countries.

It’s app for meeting and collects a lot data from users.

Open in App Manager

# com.huawei.wifieapsimplmn

`com.huawei.wifieapsimplmn`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

PredefinedEapSim

Needed for WiFi to work properly? WiFi may not work (?)

Open in App Manager

# com.hxy.ramtest

`com.hxy.ramtest`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

ram test

Hidden ram test. Tests ram size.

Open in App Manager

# com.hy.system.fontserver

`com.hy.system.fontserver`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Font Server

Needed for fonts?

Open in App Manager

# com.ibimuyu.lockscreen

`com.ibimuyu.lockscreen`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Dynamic theme service lockscree

Dynamic theme service lockscreen? Some people recommend removing that.

Open in App Manager

# com.idea.questionnaire

`com.idea.questionnaire`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Qusetionnaire

Logs and testing things.

Open in App Manager

# com.idea.questionnare

`com.idea.questionnare`

- Others
- Safe to delete

[NEED MORE INFO / NEED APK] Quizz app from MobileIdea company?

Open in App Manager

# com.iflytek.inputmethod.miui

`com.iflytek.inputmethod.miui`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Chinese Keyboard to Miui China, replace Keyboard before remove.

Open in App Manager

# com.iflytek.speechsuite

`com.iflytek.speechsuite`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Default voice input method from iflytek, a big chinese company (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IFlytek)

IFLytek was implicated in human rights violations :

https://asia.nikkei.com/Economy/Trade-war/US-sanctions-8-China-tech-companies-over-role-in-Xinjiang-abuses

Archive: https://web.archive.org/save/https://asia.nikkei.com/Economy/Trade-war/US-sanctions-8-China-tech-companies-over-role-in-Xinjiang-abuses

Open in App Manager

# com.ims.dm

`com.ims.dm`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

IMS DM

Hidden network debugging

Open in App Manager

# com.infinix

`com.infinix`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Only has something to launcher folders and has freeze png files.

Open in App Manager

# com.infinix.xshare

`com.infinix.xshare`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

XShare

Its app for Transfer & Share files, also has ads.

Open in App Manager

# com.inmobi.installer

`com.inmobi.installer`

- Carrier
- Safe to delete

it’s installer advertising company app.

Open in App Manager

# com.iqoo.aftersale.engineermode

`com.iqoo.aftersale.engineermode`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Testing things. This app is for testing phone components.

Open in App Manager

# com.iqoo.engineermode

`com.iqoo.engineermode`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Factory test

Testing things, AT Commands - no one uses them.

Open in App Manager

# com.iqoo.powersaving

`com.iqoo.powersaving`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Battery

Power-saving app. May not be a good idea to remove it.

Open in App Manager

# com.iqoo.secure

`com.iqoo.secure`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

i Manager

Removing this removes the traffic speed indicator in the notification bar. Be cautious about removing it.

Open in App Manager

# com.iqoo.user.engineermode

`com.iqoo.user.engineermode`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Factory test

It’s for testing phone components.

Open in App Manager

# com.iqoo.website

`com.iqoo.website`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

iQOO.com

Shows iQOO website.

Open in App Manager

# com.ironsource.appcloud.oobe.hutchison

`com.ironsource.appcloud.oobe.hutchison`

- Carrier
- Safe to delete

AppCloud (discontinued) from ironSource, an advertising company.

Worth reading:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IronSource

Open in App Manager

# com.ironsoure.appcloud.oobe.wiko

`com.ironsoure.appcloud.oobe.wiko`

- Others
- Safe to delete

Provides first time setup for Wiko mobile

Open in App Manager

# com.itc.autotest

`com.itc.autotest`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

ITC_Base

Hidden camera testing, also its Chinese.

Open in App Manager

# com.itel.TWSService

`com.itel.TWSService`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

This app is used for connection to TECNO Hipods.

Open in App Manager

# com.jrd.verizonuriintentservice

`com.jrd.verizonuriintentservice`

- Carrier
- Exercise caution

Open in App Manager

# com.jrdcom.Elabel.a_overlay

`com.jrdcom.Elabel.a_overlay`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Useless overlay code for this bloatware app

Open in App Manager

# com.jrdcom.Elabel.overlay

`com.jrdcom.Elabel.overlay`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Open in App Manager

# com.jrdcom.filemanager.a_overlay

`com.jrdcom.filemanager.a_overlay`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Open in App Manager

# com.jrdcom.urlreservedapp1

`com.jrdcom.urlreservedapp1`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

TCL My Sites shortcut

Stub for mysites.glance.com.

Open in App Manager

# com.kidsedu

`com.kidsedu`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Another Kids Mode.

Open in App Manager

# com.kikaoem.hw.qisiemoji.inputmethod

`com.kikaoem.hw.qisiemoji.inputmethod`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Kika Keyboard

Third party keyboard. Installs on some Huawei devices.

Open in App Manager

# com.kmsjp

`com.kmsjp`

- Carrier
- Safe to delete

Kaspersky

Anti-virus pre-installed on some Huawei phone’s in Japanese.

Open in App Manager

# com.kuackmedia.orange

`com.kuackmedia.orange`

- Carrier
- Safe to delete

Altice Music

It’s a music application that allows you to stream music, but it comes pre-installed.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.kuackmedia.orange

Open in App Manager

# com.kyocera.ecomode

`com.kyocera.ecomode`

- OEM
- Unsafe

Custom power-saving mode

Open in App Manager

# com.lbe.security.miui

`com.lbe.security.miui`

- OEM
- Unsafe

Permission manager

Lets you monitor apps permission requests.

Open in App Manager

# com.lbe.security.miui.customizedregion.overlay

`com.lbe.security.miui.customizedregion.overlay`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Something about WiFi calling “vowifi”, “volte”, “notification on keyguard”

It’s unused.

Open in App Manager

# com.ldmnq.launcher3

`com.ldmnq.launcher3`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Built in launcher

Full of ads but not safe to disable unless you have another launcher

Open in App Manager

# com.lenovo.leos.appstore

`com.lenovo.leos.appstore`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Lenovo Application Center 应用中心

Lenovo chinese app store

Open in App Manager

# com.lenovo.leos.cloud.sync

`com.lenovo.leos.cloud.sync`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

SYNCit

Lenovo cloud

Open in App Manager

# com.lenovo.levoice.caption

`com.lenovo.levoice.caption`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

AI Live Caption

Caption Settings.

Open in App Manager

# com.lenovo.levoice.trigger

`com.lenovo.levoice.trigger`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Wake up with voice

Open in App Manager

# com.lenovo.levoice_agent

`com.lenovo.levoice_agent`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Voice unlock screen

Voice unlock screen? Another chinese accessibility things.

Open in App Manager

# com.lenovo.levoice_notes

`com.lenovo.levoice_notes`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

AI Notes

Another AI things lenovo.

Open in App Manager

# com.lenovo.lsf.user

`com.lenovo.lsf.user`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Lenovo ID adds an option in Settings>Accounts where you can login to a Lenovo ID account.

Features include “exclusive features directly from Lenovo and our partners” and “syncing users information across devices”

lsf = Lenovo Service Framework.

Open in App Manager

# com.lenovo.weathercenter

`com.lenovo.weathercenter`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Widget Weather

Lenovo ZUI Weather center

Open in App Manager

# com.lge.LGSetupView

`com.lge.LGSetupView`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Setup View

LG first setup (related to com.android.LGSetupWizard).

The first time you turn your device on, a Welcome screen is displayed. It guides you through the basics of setting up your device.

Open in App Manager

# com.lge.NfcSettings

`com.lge.NfcSettings`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

NFC settings

Likely in the settings.

Open in App Manager

# com.lge.android.atservice

`com.lge.android.atservice`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Software Update

It’s probably the only component of software updates.

Open in App Manager

# com.lge.animal.resource

`com.lge.animal.resource`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

AnimalResource

Another thing for avatars.

Open in App Manager

# com.lge.app.floating.res

`com.lge.app.floating.res`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Multitasking framework

Allows you to use multitasking features like multiple apps in one screen.

Does not remove screen pinning feature.

I don’t know if this removes the floating windows feature that you have to enable with ADB (to make it look more like a desktop)

Open in App Manager

# com.lge.appbox.client

`com.lge.appbox.client`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

LG Application manager

Installs/Updates LG related apps?

Open in App Manager

# com.lge.appwidget.runningtaskbar

`com.lge.appwidget.runningtaskbar`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Recent Task App Widget.

Open in App Manager

# com.lge.arcamera

`com.lge.arcamera`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

ARCamera

This application requires google play services for ar. Not sure what for it is but probably for VR.

Open in App Manager

# com.lge.auto_generated_rro_product__

`com.lge.auto_generated_rro_product__`

- OEM
- Unsafe

It has important configs. Better don’t risk.

Open in App Manager

# com.lge.bluetoothsetting

`com.lge.bluetoothsetting`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Needed for Bluetooth.

Open in App Manager

# com.lge.bnr

`com.lge.bnr`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

LG Backup

Can backup your mobile devices LG Home screen, device settings, apps, and contacts to your computer.

https://www.lg.com/us/support/help-library/lg-android-backup-CT10000025-20150104708841

Open in App Manager

# com.lge.bnr.launcher

`com.lge.bnr.launcher`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

LG Mobile Switch Launcher

This doesn’t remove the default launchers.

It is most likely to backup/restore the user’s launcher configuration.

Open in App Manager

# com.lge.calligraphydictionary

`com.lge.calligraphydictionary`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Calligraphy dictionary

Looks useless.

Open in App Manager

# com.lge.camera

`com.lge.camera`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Camera

Stock camera app.

Open in App Manager

# com.lge.camerasolution

`com.lge.camerasolution`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Needed for Stock camera app.

Open in App Manager

# com.lge.cic.eden.service

`com.lge.cic.eden.service`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Memories album

Gallery automatically creates a Memories album with pictures and videos saved in the phone.

Memories is a virtual album of pictures saved in the phone or SD card.

Source : https://www.lg.com/hk_en/support/product-help/CT30019000-1433767985158-others

Open in App Manager

# com.lge.cinemagraph

`com.lge.cinemagraph`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Cine shot

I think it’s an optional app.

Open in App Manager

# com.lge.clock

`com.lge.clock`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

LG Clock app

Open in App Manager

# com.lge.cmas

`com.lge.cmas`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Emergency Alerts

it’s only for alerts so it’s safe to remove.

Open in App Manager

# com.lge.covertools

`com.lge.covertools`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Dual Screen Tool

Needed for dual-screen I guess.

Open in App Manager

# com.lge.displayfingerprint

`com.lge.displayfingerprint`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

It’s fingerprint testing. Secret code 346437.

Open in App Manager

# com.lge.drmservice

`com.lge.drmservice`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

DRM Service

Probably required for some forms of DRM; disabling might break things like Netflix streaming, which relies on DRM to function.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Digital_rights_management

Open in App Manager

# com.lge.dsmanager

`com.lge.dsmanager`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Dual Screen Updater

If you dont use dual screen feature then it’s safe to remove?

Open in App Manager

# com.lge.dualscreenfirmware

`com.lge.dualscreenfirmware`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Shows error dialog for dual-screen firmware update.

Open in App Manager

# com.lge.easyhome

`com.lge.easyhome`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

LG EasyHome

EasyHome is a more simplified version of the Home screen that you can choose to use on your phone.

It displays the Home screen like a remote control device. T

Source : https://www.lg.com/us/mobile-phones/VS985/Userguide/048.html

Open in App Manager

# com.lge.effect

`com.lge.effect`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

It’s for lock screen effect.

Open in App Manager

# com.lge.ellievision

`com.lge.ellievision`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Smart Cam & AI Tips

Delete if not using default camera.

Open in App Manager

# com.lge.eltest

`com.lge.eltest`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

ELTest

Device hardware tests settings

Open in App Manager

# com.lge.email

`com.lge.email`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

LG Email app

Open in App Manager

# com.lge.entitlementcheckservice

`com.lge.entitlementcheckservice`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

It’s for miracast and wifi hotspot probably.

Open in App Manager

# com.lge.equalizer

`com.lge.equalizer`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Equalizer settings.

Open in App Manager

# com.lge.exchange

`com.lge.exchange`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

It looks like the Microsoft outlook/email in the logo. Believe this is some sort of microsoft integration.

I don’t 100% remember if I was able to add accounts to the phone still (eg. Nextcloud), I need to test that soon.

Open in App Manager

# com.lge.faceglance.trustagent

`com.lge.faceglance.trustagent`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Face Recognition

Remove if you don’t need it. If you want security I don’t think this is a good idea to use it.

Open in App Manager

# com.lge.filemanager

`com.lge.filemanager`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Stock file manager

Open in App Manager

# com.lge.floatingbar

`com.lge.floatingbar`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

LG Floating bar

Lets you put shortcuts to apps or features, as well as quick access to contacts and music player controls on a “floating bar” on the Home screen.

https://www.neowin.net/news/lg-v30-closer-look-floating-bar/

Open in App Manager

# com.lge.fmradio

`com.lge.fmradio`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

FM radio app

Open in App Manager

# com.lge.friendsmanager

`com.lge.friendsmanager`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

LG Friends Manager (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.lge.friendsmanager)

WTF ? Completely useless app.

Not sure but I think it enables you to download an app for a friend LG user.

Open in App Manager

# com.lge.gallery.aodimagewidget

`com.lge.gallery.aodimagewidget`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Always-on display image

LG Always-on display image

Open in App Manager

# com.lge.gallery.collagewallpaper

`com.lge.gallery.collagewallpaper`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

LG Collage Wallpapers

Allows you to create patchwork wallpaper from several photos.

https://www.lg.com/uk/support/product-help/CT00008356-20150332136499-others

Open in App Manager

# com.lge.gallery.studio

`com.lge.gallery.studio`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

GalleryStudio

It’s needed for gallery app probably.

Open in App Manager

# com.lge.gallery.vr.wallpaper

`com.lge.gallery.vr.wallpaper`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

LG 360 Image Wallpaper

Provides VR (360°) wallpapers.

Open in App Manager

# com.lge.gamepad

`com.lge.gamepad`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

LG Game Pad

It’s probably for TV. Not useful for games.

Open in App Manager

# com.lge.gametools

`com.lge.gametools`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

GameTools

Not tested it’s for probably useful for games.

Open in App Manager

# com.lge.gametools.gamerecorder

`com.lge.gametools.gamerecorder`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Screen recording

Screen recording for game tools.

Open in App Manager

# com.lge.gametuner

`com.lge.gametuner`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Settings/features for games, such as resolution and frame rate limiting.

A little side note, any games installed in the work profile can’t use gametuner (maybe if you install this package into the work profile it’ll work)

Open in App Manager

# com.lge.gcuv

`com.lge.gcuv`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

GCUV

Not 100% sure but @siraltus from XDA thinks it refers to “Gauce Components” which seems to be the LG’s version of CSC

(carrier sales code - automatic carrier-specific customization).

It gets run on first boot after factory reset, sets up the ROM features based on which carrier and country code is specified

in the build.prop, and then gets frozen so it doesn’t reconfigure things on subsequent boots.

It’s basically the only person to mention “Gauce components” on the web (other than restricted LG webpages when using Google dorks).

https://forum.xda-developers.com/tmobile-lg-v10/development/rom-lg-v10-h901-10c-debranded-debloated-t3277305/page12/page12

Open in App Manager

# com.lge.gdec.client

`com.lge.gdec.client`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Another component of OTA Updates but here I found it’s for App Updates.

Open in App Manager

# com.lge.gestureanswering

`com.lge.gestureanswering`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Answer me 2.0

Allows you to bring the phone to your ear to answer an incoming call automatically.

https://www.lg.com/us/mobile-phones/VS980/Userguide/109-1.html

Open in App Manager

# com.lge.gnss.airtest

`com.lge.gnss.airtest`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

GNSS Air Test

GNSS test, used to test… GNSS. Not needed, and GPNSS will continue to work.

NOTE : GNSS = Global Navigation Satellite System and is the standard generic term for satellite navigation systems.

This term includes e.g. the GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, Beidou and other regional systems.

Open in App Manager

# com.lge.gnsslogcat

`com.lge.gnsslogcat`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

GNSS Logcat

Used to dump GNSS logs.

Open in App Manager

# com.lge.gnsslogsetting

`com.lge.gnsslogsetting`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

GNSS LOG LEVEL SETTING. It’s for debug.

Open in App Manager

# com.lge.gnsspostest

`com.lge.gnsspostest`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

GNSS Position test

GNSS test again.

Open in App Manager

# com.lge.gnsstest

`com.lge.gnsstest`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

GNSS Test

Woh ! Why does LG need so many GNSS test packages?!

Open in App Manager

# com.lge.hifirecorder

`com.lge.hifirecorder`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

LG Audio Recorder

Open in App Manager

# com.lge.homeselector

`com.lge.homeselector`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

LG Home selector

This is the settings menu for the home launcher (present in the settings app as “Home launcher”)

If you remove this app, the Home screen settings menu is gone from settings app. (not needed if you use external launcher)

    You can still switch between installed launchers, the package name is a bit misleading.

Open in App Manager

# com.lge.hotspotlauncher

`com.lge.hotspotlauncher`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

LG Mobile Hotspot

Provides hotspot feature enabling you to share the phone’s 4G data connection with any Wi-Fi capable devices.

Open in App Manager

# com.lge.hotspotprovision

`com.lge.hotspotprovision`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Needed for hotspot 3G?

Open in App Manager

# com.lge.ia.task.incalagent

`com.lge.ia.task.incalagent`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

InCalAgent

Related to interface while you’re in a call. Seems also related to tasks list stuff.

Can someone tell me what happens when you delete it ? I think it is safe.

Open in App Manager

# com.lge.ia.task.informant

`com.lge.ia.task.informant`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

I only found that it’s for feed favorite contacts and this app uses Korean language. Hidden, useless.

Open in App Manager

# com.lge.ia.task.smartcare

`com.lge.ia.task.smartcare`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

LIA SmartDoctor Engine

Needed by SmartDoctor (com.lge.phonemanagement) ?

Open in App Manager

# com.lge.ia.task.smartsetting

`com.lge.ia.task.smartsetting`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

SmartSetting

Turns on/off or changes features, settings and more according to where you are or what you do.

https://www.lg.com/us/support/help-library/lg-android-smart-settings-CT10000025-20150103623722

Open in App Manager

# com.lge.icecontacts

`com.lge.icecontacts`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Emergency and video calling things.

Open in App Manager

# com.lge.iftttmanager

`com.lge.iftttmanager`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

LG Smart settings

IFTTT = “if this, then that.”. Smart Settings can be seens as IFTTT.

Some events automatically triggers actions.

Open in App Manager

# com.lge.ime

`com.lge.ime`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

LG Stock Keyboard

Do not remove if you don’t have an alternate keyboard available. Personally, I keep the stock keyboard just in case the keyboard app crash/fails (this happened to me once) locking me out of entering password.

Open in App Manager

# com.lge.ime.solution.handwriting

`com.lge.ime.solution.handwriting`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Handwriting feature on the LG keyboard

Open in App Manager

# com.lge.ime.solution.text

`com.lge.ime.solution.text`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

On LG G6 (and maybe on other LG phones) removing this may cause the LG keyboard to stop inputing characters. Make sure to use another keyboard before removing this package.

XT9

Text predicting and correction for the LG keyboard.

For your culture (if you’re young) : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/XT9

Open in App Manager

# com.lge.ims

`com.lge.ims`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

LG IMS

It’s not a good app because it has a lot of debugging stuff.

Breaks calls.

Open in App Manager

# com.lge.ims.chatbotinfoprovider

`com.lge.ims.chatbotinfoprovider`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

It’s a component of (com.lge.ims), not very useful because it’s for debugging app.

Open in App Manager

# com.lge.ims.rcsprovider

`com.lge.ims.rcsprovider`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Needed for IMS, RCS but com.lge.ims = debugging app.

Open in App Manager

# com.lge.imsvt

`com.lge.imsvt`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Video Call, another component of com.lge.ims = debugging app.

Open in App Manager

# com.lge.launcher2

`com.lge.launcher2`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

LG Home (v2)

Stock launcher

It’s basically the home screen, the way icons apps are organized and displayed.

DON’T REMOVE THIS IF YOU DIDN’T INSTALL ANOTHER LAUNCHER!

NOTE : Yeah there is another package described as “launcher”. Normally, you only have one of them on your phone.

Open in App Manager

# com.lge.launcher2.theme.optimus

`com.lge.launcher2.theme.optimus`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

“Optimus” theme for the LG launcher (v2)

Open in App Manager

# com.lge.launcher3

`com.lge.launcher3`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

LG Home (v3)

Stock launcher

It’s basically the home screen, the way icons apps are organized and displayed.

DON’T REMOVE THIS IF YOU DIDN’T INSTALL ANOTHER LAUNCHER!

NOTE : Yeah there is 3 packages described as “launcher”. Normally, you only have one of them on your phone.

Open in App Manager

# com.lge.lgaccount

`com.lge.lgaccount`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

LG Account

Enables you to create and manage your completely useless LG account.

Open in App Manager

# com.lge.lgbroadcastradioservice

`com.lge.lgbroadcastradioservice`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Broadcast radio? No one needs that.

Open in App Manager

# com.lge.lgcontentsetting

`com.lge.lgcontentsetting`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Wallpaper & theme

Needed for theme settings.

Open in App Manager

# com.lge.lgdataphone

`com.lge.lgdataphone`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

It’s for test and debug Data connection.

Open in App Manager

# com.lge.lgdmsclient

`com.lge.lgdmsclient`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Actual “Software Update” App client

I think you won’t receive updates without this.

Open in App Manager

# com.lge.lgdrm.permission

`com.lge.lgdrm.permission`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Handle permissions for LG DRM (com.lge.drmservice).

Why does LG need a whole package for this?

Open in App Manager

# com.lge.lgfmservice

`com.lge.lgfmservice`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Wifi Hotspot service

REMINDER : Hotspot enable you to share the phone’s 4G data connection with any Wi-Fi capable devices.

It is not the Hotspot feature. Only the widget !

Dual SIM status widget

Probably only present in dual sim LG phone variants. Does not remove the persistent notification or dual SIM functionality.

Service menus. I believe if you remove the last one the secret code you can dial doesn’t work anymore (who needs it anyway..?)

LG support App remote access

You probably don’t want that to happen

LAOP test [MORE INFO NEEDED]

I don’t know what LAOP is. I could not find information about it. It’s a test so it’s probably fine. I have removed it.

Open in App Manager

# com.lge.lgfota.permission

`com.lge.lgfota.permission`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

FOTA Test.

Open in App Manager

# com.lge.lginstallservies

`com.lge.lginstallservies`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

LG Install Service

Used by LG to install some of its apps on the phone. Not needed unless you use the LG apps manager.

Open in App Manager

# com.lge.lgmapui

`com.lge.lgmapui`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

LGMapUI

User Interface (UI) for displaying location tracking reccord on the Health app (com.lge.lifetracker) ?

Open in App Manager

# com.lge.lgworld

`com.lge.lgworld`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

LG SmartWorld

LG Store. Enables you to install LG apps, theme, keyboard layout, fonts…

Open in App Manager

# com.lge.lifetracker

`com.lge.lifetracker`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

LG Health (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.lge.lifetracker)

According to users reviews, it is a very bad activity tracking app.

Privacy wise, you should never use this kind of thing obviously.

https://www.lg.com/us/support/help-library/lg-android-lg-health-CT30013120-20150103629401

Open in App Manager

# com.lge.livemessage

`com.lge.livemessage`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Draw chat

Not needed for chats.

Open in App Manager

# com.lge.lms2

`com.lge.lms2`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Needed for LG account.

Open in App Manager

# com.lge.lockscreensettings

`com.lge.lockscreensettings`

- OEM
- Unsafe

LockScreenSettings

Lock Screen Settings.

Open in App Manager

# com.lge.mirrorlink

`com.lge.mirrorlink`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

MirrorLink

Enables you to connect your phone to a car to provide audio streaming, GPS navigation…

https://www.lg.com/ca_en/support/product-help/CT30014940-1440413573040-others

https://mirrorlink.com/

Open in App Manager

# com.lge.mlt

`com.lge.mlt`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

LG MLT

Run in background all the time and probably serves purpose to help LG remote support. The thing is this acts as a good spyware.

It tries to track all your activity and logs GPS position together with the details gathered, and that includes calls, apps starting etc…

All data is collected and placed on /mpt partition, it seems not to be per reboot, but actually kept during flash and upgrades.

#

https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2187920

Open in App Manager

# com.lge.mtalk.sf

`com.lge.mtalk.sf`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Voice Mate Speech Pack

Voice Mate (now Q Vocie) is the LG Personal assistant (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Voice_Mate)

This package provides speech pack. Is it the main Q-voice package ? I don’t think so but I need confirmation.

Open in App Manager

# com.lge.music

`com.lge.music`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Stock music player

Open in App Manager

# com.lge.musiccontroller

`com.lge.musiccontroller`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Music controller widget also Test activity.

Open in App Manager

# com.lge.musicpicker

`com.lge.musicpicker`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Audio

It has Drm Popup, Music Picker, Audio Preview.

Open in App Manager

# com.lge.musicshare

`com.lge.musicshare`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

LG Audio Share

Enables you to connect two devices so that you can share the sound from music or video files with another LG devices.

https://www.lg.com/hk_en/support/product-help/CT30007700-20150123957406-others

Open in App Manager

# com.lge.myplace

`com.lge.myplace`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

My Place

Analyses the place you stay the most and recognises it as My Place (or your home) automatically.

https://www.lg.com/uk/support/product-help/CT00008356-1433767701724-setting

Open in App Manager

# com.lge.myplace.engine

`com.lge.myplace.engine`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

My Places Engine

Needed by com.lge.myplace. See above.

Open in App Manager

# com.lge.networksettings

`com.lge.networksettings`

- OEM
- Unsafe

Sim network settings

It can be found in settings.

Open in App Manager

# com.lge.nextcapture

`com.lge.nextcapture`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Needed for screenshots?

Open in App Manager

# com.lge.onehandcontroller

`com.lge.onehandcontroller`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Needed for One-Handed Controller, Miniview.

Open in App Manager

# com.lge.operator.hiddenmenu

`com.lge.operator.hiddenmenu`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Operator HiddenMenu

Hidden tests.

Open in App Manager

# com.lge.penprime

`com.lge.penprime`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Pen settings

No one using them.

Open in App Manager

# com.lge.phonemanagement

`com.lge.phonemanagement`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Smart Doctor App

Enables you to shut down idle apps and delete temporary files.

Lets you also see phone battery, mobile data, apps, network status and usage patterns.

On the paper it seems good but in practise, Android handle 8+ handles very well idles apps.

https://www.lg.com/ca_en/support/product-help/CT20098088-20150129256824-others

Open in App Manager

# com.lge.pickme

`com.lge.pickme`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

PickMe

Needed for camera app or face unlock?

Open in App Manager

# com.lge.privacylock

`com.lge.privacylock`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

LG Content lock

You can lock the LG Gallery with a password or pattern. When connected to a PC, Content Lock prevents file previews.

https://www.lg.com/us/support/help-library/lg-g4-content-lock-CT10000027-1432774759427

Open in App Manager

# com.lge.provider.lockscreensettings

`com.lge.provider.lockscreensettings`

- OEM
- Unsafe

Needed for lock screen.

Open in App Manager

# com.lge.provider.signboard

`com.lge.provider.signboard`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Needed for Always on display.

NOTE: May crash Settings app after removal.

Open in App Manager

# com.lge.provider.systemui

`com.lge.provider.systemui`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Not sure if iths important app.

Open in App Manager

# com.lge.qhelp

`com.lge.qhelp`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Quick Help

App which provides you with support articles (FAQ section that walks you through most of the major features of the phone).

You can request support via email or request a call from LG.

https://www.lg.com/us/support/help-library/lg-android-quick-help-CT10000026-20150103624836

Open in App Manager

# com.lge.qhelp.application

`com.lge.qhelp.application`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Quick Help application

I think this package is the real Quick Help app. The package above only provides help contents IMO.

Open in App Manager

# com.lge.qmemoplus

`com.lge.qmemoplus`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

LG QuickMemo+

Allows you to capture screen shots and use them to create memos. You can also insert a reminder, location information, image, video, and audio.

https://www.lg.com/us/support/help-library/lg-android-quickmemo-CT10000025-20150103629575

Open in App Manager

# com.lge.quicktools

`com.lge.quicktools`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Quick Tools

Quick Tools widget configure.

Open in App Manager

# com.lge.rcs.sharedsketch

`com.lge.rcs.sharedsketch`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

I have no idea what it is, maybe some drawing program related to rcs. I removed it.

Open in App Manager

# com.lge.remote.lgairdrive

`com.lge.remote.lgairdrive`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

LG AirDrive

Lets you to control files in your device via a wireless connection.

To use it, you need to sign in to your LG account on both the PC and mobile device.

https://www.lg.com/africa/support/product-help/CT20080025-1436354408798-others

LG AirDrive settings

See package below.

Open in App Manager

# com.lge.remote.setting

`com.lge.remote.setting`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

LG AirDrive

Lets you to control files in your device via a wireless connection.

To use it, you need to sign in to your LG account on both the PC and mobile device.

https://www.lg.com/africa/support/product-help/CT20080025-1436354408798-others

LG AirDrive settings

See package above.

Open in App Manager

# com.lge.screenplus.touchpad

`com.lge.screenplus.touchpad`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Screen+

Desktop Touchpad.

Open in App Manager

# com.lge.screenplus.uiservice

`com.lge.screenplus.uiservice`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Screen+

I don’t know what Screen+ probably connects to PC screen.

Open in App Manager

# com.lge.sdencryption

`com.lge.sdencryption`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Encryption devices like SD card.

Open in App Manager

# com.lge.seamlesswallpaper.circular.reactive.darkspace

`com.lge.seamlesswallpaper.circular.reactive.darkspace`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Live wallpapers resources.

Open in App Manager

# com.lge.seamlesswallpaper.circular.reactive.space

`com.lge.seamlesswallpaper.circular.reactive.space`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Live wallpapers resources.

Open in App Manager

# com.lge.secondlauncher

`com.lge.secondlauncher`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

It’s needed for wallpaper choose and multi-app.

Open in App Manager

# com.lge.servicemenu

`com.lge.servicemenu`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Hidden testing hardware things.

Open in App Manager

# com.lge.signboard

`com.lge.signboard`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Always On Display.

Probably a battery killer without an OLED screen.

Disabling will remove the connected menu in the settings app.

Open in App Manager

# com.lge.sizechangable.weather.theme.optimus

`com.lge.sizechangable.weather.theme.optimus`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

“Optimus” theme for the weather app/widget.

Open in App Manager

# com.lge.smartenabler

`com.lge.smartenabler`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

It’s for OTA Updates.

Open in App Manager

# com.lge.smartshare

`com.lge.smartshare`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

SmartShare

Feature that uses DLNA technology to stream multimedia contents between DLNA devices.

DLNA is a non-profit trade organisation which defines standards that enable devices to share stuff with each other.

Basically LG provides a way to stream multimedia contents from your phone to your smart TV (or via a DLNA plugin)

https://www.lg.com/ca_en/support/product-help/CT31903570-1428542236040-file-media-transfer-pictures-music-etc

Open in App Manager

# com.lge.smartshare.provider

`com.lge.smartshare.provider`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Provider for Smart Share.

Needed by com.lge.smartshare.

REMINDER : content providers help an application manage access to data stored by itself, stored by other apps,

and provide a way to share data with other apps. They encapsulate the data, and provide mechanisms for defining data security

Open in App Manager

# com.lge.smartsharepush

`com.lge.smartsharepush`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Smart Share Push

Obviously related to Smart Share but I don’t know its exact purpose.

Open in App Manager

# com.lge.snappage

`com.lge.snappage`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Snap Page

Part of the QuickMemo+ app, lets you capture the text/images/URL from a web page without grabbing ads.

It’s much like instapaper or pocket app, but it works locally, like reading mode on some browsers, saving only the body of the article.

http://www.lg.com/us/mobile-phones/g4/display

Open in App Manager

# com.lge.springcleaning

`com.lge.springcleaning`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Smart cleaning

Displays the space in use and free space in your phone and allows you to selectively clean up your files.

https://www.lg.com/us/mobile-phones/VS986/Userguide/339.html

Open in App Manager

# com.lge.sui.widget

`com.lge.sui.widget`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Removing this package causes the clock app to crash when trying to set an alarm for a specific date instead of a day of the week.

Open in App Manager

# com.lge.systemservice

`com.lge.systemservice`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

System Server

Not sure if iths important app.

Open in App Manager

# com.lge.theme.black

`com.lge.theme.black`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

LG Black theme.

Safe to remove, but also probably pointless to do so as most theme packages are just data containers.

Make sure you don’t delete the package for the theme you’re currently using, I don’t know what will happen then.

Open in App Manager

# com.lge.theme.highcontrast

`com.lge.theme.highcontrast`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

LG High Contrast theme.

Safe to remove, but also probably pointless to do so as most theme packages are just data containers.

Make sure you don’t delete the package for the theme you’re currently using, I don’t know what will happen then.

Open in App Manager

# com.lge.theme.titan

`com.lge.theme.titan`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

LG Titan theme (labelled ‘Platinum’ in the theming app).

Safe to remove, but also probably pointless to do so as most theme packages are just data containers.

Make sure you don’t delete the package for the theme you’re currently using. I don’t know what will happen then.

Open in App Manager

# com.lge.theme.white

`com.lge.theme.white`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

LG White theme.

Safe to remove, but also probably pointless to do so as most theme packages are just data containers.

Make sure you don’t delete the package for the theme you’re currently using, I don’t know what will happen then.

Open in App Manager

# com.lge.themeinstaller

`com.lge.themeinstaller`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Needed to install themes.

Open in App Manager

# com.lge.themeservice

`com.lge.themeservice`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Needed to apply themes.

Open in App Manager

# com.lge.updatecenter

`com.lge.updatecenter`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

LG Update Center

Provide Android upgrade and LG updates (Settings –> System –> Update Center)

I believe you won’t receive any updates if this packages is deleted.

Open in App Manager

# com.lge.video.vr.wallpaper

`com.lge.video.vr.wallpaper`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Video Wallpaper

LG 360° VR Wallpapers

Open in App Manager

# com.lge.voicecare

`com.lge.voicecare`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

LG Voice care

Allows you to use your device if the touch screen or display is damaged.

You must agree to location-based information use and personal information collection to use Voice Care.

https://www.lg.com/hk_en/support/product-help/CT20136018-20150122834174-others

Open in App Manager

# com.lge.vrplayer

`com.lge.vrplayer`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

LG VR player

Enables you to watch 360° pictures/videos.

Open in App Manager

# com.lge.wallpaperpicker

`com.lge.wallpaperpicker`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Wallpaper

Needed for wallpaper preview.

Open in App Manager

# com.lge.wapservice

`com.lge.wapservice`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Icon looks like email configuration. I’d say it’s safe to remove. Probably related to the stock email app.

Open in App Manager

# com.lge.wernicke

`com.lge.wernicke`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

QVoice Engine

Needed by Q-voice (the LG Q Voice voice assistant) to work.

Open in App Manager

# com.lge.wernicke.nlp

`com.lge.wernicke.nlp`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Natural-language processing for LG intelligent assistant.

Used to understand what a human is saying when they speak.

Needed by QVoice

Open in App Manager

# com.lge.wfd.spmirroring.source

`com.lge.wfd.spmirroring.source`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Provide wifi-direct feature

Note : Wifi-direct is Wi-Fi standard enabling devices to easily connect with each other without requiring a wireless access point.

It allows allows two devices to establish a direct Wi-Fi connection without requiring a wireless router

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wi-Fi_Direct

spmirroring = ??? screen p… mirroring ?

Open in App Manager

# com.lge.wfds.service.v3

`com.lge.wfds.service.v3`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Wifi-direct service (v3)

See above.

Open in App Manager

# com.lge.wifi.p2p

`com.lge.wifi.p2p`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

LG P2p Service

Wifi-drect P2P allows the device to discover the services of nearby devices directly, without being connected to a network.

Needed for LG Wifi-direct feature.

https://developer.android.com/training/connect-devices-wirelessly/nsd-wifi-direct

Open in App Manager

# com.lge.wifisettings

`com.lge.wifisettings`

- OEM
- Unsafe

WiFi settings

It can be found in settings.

Open in App Manager

# com.lmi.motorola.rescuesecurity

`com.lmi.motorola.rescuesecurity`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Rescue Security by LogMeIn (https://www.logmeinrescue.com/)

Remote support app. Motorola made a partnership with LogMeIn : https://www.logmeinrescue.com/customer-stories/motorola

It enables motorola representatives to login and remotely control the device for technical support.

Open in App Manager

# com.longcheertel.secretcode

`com.longcheertel.secretcode`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Refers to the system package that handles secret codes.

Secret codes are special sequences of numbers and symbols that can be entered on a phone’s keypad to access hidden features or information.

Open in App Manager

# com.magiear.handsfree.assistant

`com.magiear.handsfree.assistant`

- Others
- Safe to delete

Hands-Free Assistant

Only has permission activity voice from mediatek.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.magiear.handsfree.assistant

Open in App Manager

# com.mediatek

`com.mediatek`

- Others
- Unsafe

Removing the app will cause bootloop.

Mediatek is a Taiwanese chipset manufacturer.

Can someone share the apk? This package name is really weird.

It is most likely a set of general APIs for accessing general mediatek functionalities.

Open in App Manager

# com.mediatek.FrameworkResOverlayExt

`com.mediatek.FrameworkResOverlayExt`

- Others
- Unsafe

DisplayCutout founded in code.

Open in App Manager

# com.mediatek.MtkSettingsResOverlay

`com.mediatek.MtkSettingsResOverlay`

- Others
- Safe to delete

Nothing found in this app.

Open in App Manager

# com.mediatek.SettingsProviderResOverlay

`com.mediatek.SettingsProviderResOverlay`

- Others
- Safe to delete

Nothing found in this app.

Open in App Manager

# com.mediatek.aovtestapp

`com.mediatek.aovtestapp`

- Others
- Safe to delete

It tests in camera something.

Open in App Manager

# com.mediatek.apmonitor

`com.mediatek.apmonitor`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

APM Service

has only logs

Open in App Manager

# com.mediatek.atci.service

`com.mediatek.atci.service`

- Others
- Replace with alternative

Well this code is hard to understand, it have only notification stuff and needed for ims wifi calling.

Open in App Manager

# com.mediatek.autodialer

`com.mediatek.autodialer`

- Others
- Safe to delete

autodialer, have a lot useless code.

Open in App Manager

# com.mediatek.batterywarning

`com.mediatek.batterywarning`

- Others
- Exercise caution

Issues warning when the battery is low or when the battery temperature is high.

Open in App Manager

# com.mediatek.bluetooth.dtt

`com.mediatek.bluetooth.dtt`

- Others
- Safe to delete

Bluetooth logging.

Open in App Manager

# com.mediatek.capctrl.service

`com.mediatek.capctrl.service`

- Others
- Exercise caution

It have mtkradioex. These are used for corporate deployment/controlling of devices.

Open in App Manager

# com.mediatek.carrierexpress

`com.mediatek.carrierexpress`

- Others
- Safe to delete

Hidden operator configuration. it’s Carrier Express app?

also in code there a lot stuff about Custom Operator.

I dont know why it should be useful when it only has notifications:

SIM card detected or Switching the carrier etc.

it’s useless.

Open in App Manager

# com.mediatek.cellbroadcastuiresoverlay

`com.mediatek.cellbroadcastuiresoverlay`

- Others
- Replace with alternative

This app have something to emergency.

Open in App Manager

# com.mediatek.duraspeed

`com.mediatek.duraspeed`

- Others
- Exercise caution

A frontend to a Mediatek service that fully takes over Android’s own Adaptive Battery management. Uninstalling this app will only remove the UI component, but not the system service that it’s controlling. To completely disable Duraspeed you need to have it enabled first, open Duraspeed app via Settings, and set the toggle to ‘Off’. Otherwise Duraspeed service will continue running despite there not being a Duraspeed entry in Settings which will lead to unexpected app freezes that affect FOSS apps such as Dialers/Phones and messengers.

Open in App Manager

# com.mediatek.emcamera

`com.mediatek.emcamera`

- Others
- Safe to delete

Useless camera calibration hidden app.

Open in App Manager

# com.mediatek.entitlement.fcm

`com.mediatek.entitlement.fcm`

- Others
- Safe to delete

it’s only FCM(Firebase Cloud Messaging). No activities, google firebase. Not needed.

Open in App Manager

# com.mediatek.factorymode

`com.mediatek.factorymode`

- Others
- Safe to delete

Tests hardware things.

Open in App Manager

# com.mediatek.frameworkresoverlay

`com.mediatek.frameworkresoverlay`

- Others
- Unsafe

It have something to config AOD.

And power saving.

Open in App Manager

# com.mediatek.gba

`com.mediatek.gba`

- Others
- Exercise caution

Generic Bootstrapping Architecture.

Has ims, X-TMUS-IMEI, bsf.msg.lab.t-mobile.com things to encrypted calls ims probably

(thinking by looking at the classes.dex code). Connects to site bsf.ims.mncXXX.pub.3gppnetwork.org.

Open in App Manager

# com.mediatek.gbaservice

`com.mediatek.gbaservice`

- Others
- Safe to delete

Generic Bootstrapping Architecture. A ‘common ground’ of code used for many MediaTek apps.

Can be removed if all other MediaTek apps are removed.

Open in App Manager

# com.mediatek.gnss.nonframeworklbs

`com.mediatek.gnss.nonframeworklbs`

- Others
- Safe to delete

Have hidden activity and it’s maybe for debug location requests, modem, VoWiFi and more.

Not useful.

Open in App Manager

# com.mediatek.im

`com.mediatek.ims`

- Others
- Exercise caution

Mediatek’s implementation of IMS (low-level implementation?)

IMS(Ip Multimedia Subsystem) is an open industry standard for voice and multimedia communications over packet-based IP networks (VoLTE/VoIP/Wifi calling).

## References

1. https://www.programmersought.com/article/50164530665/

Open in App Manager

# com.mediatek.ims.pco

`com.mediatek.ims.pco`

- Others
- Exercise caution

Maybe needed if you use IMS

Protocol Configuration Options service for IMS

IMS(IP Multimedia Subsystem) is an open industry standard for voice and multimedia communications over packet-based IP networks (VoLTE/VoIP/Wifi calling). This package enable automatic configuration pushed by your carrier.

Open in App Manager

# com.mediatek.ims.rcsua.service

`com.mediatek.ims.rcsua.service`

- Others
- Replace with alternative

Needed to support IMS, RCS probably.

Open in App Manager

# com.mediatek.location.mtkgeofence

`com.mediatek.location.mtkgeofence`

- Others
- Safe to delete

Mtk Geofence

Only logs in code

Open in App Manager

# com.mediatek.magtapp

`com.mediatek.magtapp`

- Others
- Safe to delete

MAGTApp

Unknown, has GameEventService, MAGTEventAppReceiver, but code doesn’t look very useful.

Open in App Manager

# com.mediatek.miravision.ui

`com.mediatek.miravision.ui`

- Others
- Safe to delete

it’s for SmartScreen and display effects.

BUT I think it’s not available and it’s so bloated.

Open in App Manager

# com.mediatek.mms.appservice

`com.mediatek.mms.appservice`

- Others
- Exercise caution

Provides Voice message, Video message, Fax message, Text message in a messaging app?

Open in App Manager

# com.mediatek.mt6853.gamedriver

`com.mediatek.mt6853.gamedriver`

- OEM
- Unsafe

Mediatek GPU Driver

Open in App Manager

# com.mediatek.mt6879.gamedriver

`com.mediatek.mt6879.gamedriver`

- Others
- Unsafe

Mediatek Arm GPU Game Driver

GPU Game drivers for Mediatek MT6879CPU.

Open in App Manager

# com.mediatek.mt6886.gamedriver

`com.mediatek.mt6886.gamedriver`

- OEM
- Unsafe

Mediatek GPU Driver

Open in App Manager

# com.mediatek.mt6983.gamedriver

`com.mediatek.mt6983.gamedriver`

- Others
- Unsafe

Arm GPU Game Driver

Open in App Manager

# com.mediatek.mtklogger.proxy

`com.mediatek.mtklogger.proxy`

- Others
- Safe to delete

Logs debug data.

Open in App Manager

# com.mediatek.ppl

`com.mediatek.ppl`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Mobile anti-theft

It seems that people don’t even have access to it, its app to remote phone lock, wipe data, fetch back anti-theft PIN.

Open in App Manager

# com.mediatek.presence

`com.mediatek.presence`

- Others
- Replace with alternative

App used to IMS, RCS. IP Voice Call.

Open in App Manager

# com.mediatek.schpwronoff

`com.mediatek.schpwronoff`

- Others
- Replace with alternative

Set schedule power on & off.

Open in App Manager

# com.mediatek.sensorhub.ui

`com.mediatek.sensorhub.ui`

- Others
- Safe to delete

Testing sensors.

Open in App Manager

# com.mediatek.simprocessor

`com.mediatek.simprocessor`

- Others
- Replace with alternative

This controls and imports contacts saved on a SIM card. Not needed if you don’t store your contacts on the SIM card

Open in App Manager

# com.mediatek.smartratswitch.service

`com.mediatek.smartratswitch.service`

- Others
- Exercise caution

it handles switching connection between network types. (4G/5G)

Open in App Manager

# com.mediatek.systemuiresoverlay

`com.mediatek.systemuiresoverlay`

- Others
- Safe to delete

It have nothing in code.

Open in App Manager

# com.mediatek.systemuiwmshellresoverlay

`com.mediatek.systemuiwmshellresoverlay`

- Others
- Unsafe

config pip_corner_radius only found.

Open in App Manager

# com.mediatek.telephony

`com.mediatek.telephony`

- Others
- Replace with alternative

allows you to get information about the available

SIMs/subscriptions and listen for changes or activity on the SIM cards, such as call or data activity or

connected cell details. In addition, the API enables apps to create SMS messages and send them using

a specific SIM card. it’s not useful.

Open in App Manager

# com.mediatek.voicecommand

`com.mediatek.voicecommand`

- Others
- Safe to delete

It’s for voice commands like control music playing or voice control for alarm, camera.

But how to get access to it?

Probably you need that for voice recognition but not sure.

Maybe related to https://www.mediatek.com/products/smart-home/voice-assistant-devices

Open in App Manager

# com.mediatek.voiceunlock

`com.mediatek.voiceunlock`

- Others
- Safe to delete

It’s for voice commands like control music playing or voice control for alarm, camera.

But how to get access to it?

Probably you need that for voice recognition but not sure.

Maybe related to https://www.mediatek.com/products/smart-home/voice-assistant-devices

Open in App Manager

# com.mediatek.wfo.impl

`com.mediatek.wfo.impl`

- Others
- Safe to delete

According to olorin, it’s a MediaTek’s default fingerprint app (and he removed it).

Can someone confirm what this package does?

Remember that any pre-installed apps you don’t actually need just increase the surface attack.

Any app co-located on the device could modify a system property through an exported interface without proper authorization.

Vulnerability found in 2019

## References

1. https://www.olorin.me/2019/09/08/debloating-the-umidigi-f1-play/
2. https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-15368

Open in App Manager

# com.mediatek.zramwritebackoverlay

`com.mediatek.zramwritebackoverlay`

- Others
- Exercise caution

config zramWriteback = true. What is this used for?

Open in App Manager

# com.meizu.account

`com.meizu.account`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Flyme

Log out before remove

Open in App Manager

# com.meizu.account.pay

`com.meizu.account.pay`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Pay Center chinese payment.

Open in App Manager

# com.meizu.activeviewlivewallpaper

`com.meizu.activeviewlivewallpaper`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Needed for live wallpapers

Open in App Manager

# com.meizu.alphame

`com.meizu.alphame`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

for digital health work

Open in App Manager

# com.meizu.assistant

`com.meizu.assistant`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Aicy Glance meizu assistant

Probably Chinese assistant.

Open in App Manager

# com.meizu.battery

`com.meizu.battery`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Needed for Battery Manager.

Open in App Manager

# com.meizu.callsetting

`com.meizu.callsetting`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Additional call settings.

Open in App Manager

# com.meizu.cloud

`com.meizu.cloud`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Useless push service

Open in App Manager

# com.meizu.customizecenter

`com.meizu.customizecenter`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Needed for themes but it’s so bloated.

Open in App Manager

# com.meizu.dataservice

`com.meizu.dataservice`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

A lot of permissions and collects user data.

Open in App Manager

# com.meizu.ems

`com.meizu.ems`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Useless frameworks.

Open in App Manager

# com.meizu.facerecognition

`com.meizu.facerecognition`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Needed for face recognition, face unlock lock screen.

Open in App Manager

# com.meizu.flyme.easylauncher

`com.meizu.flyme.easylauncher`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Easy Mode

it’s for launcher in easy mode.

Open in App Manager

# com.meizu.flyme.launcher

`com.meizu.flyme.launcher`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

System launcher

Needed for launcher.

Open in App Manager

# com.meizu.flyme.sdkstage

`com.meizu.flyme.sdkstage`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

It’s for Night Mode settings. Not sure if it’s important.

Open in App Manager

# com.meizu.flyme.service.find

`com.meizu.flyme.service.find`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Phone locating service

This app will probably help you find the device.

Open in App Manager

# com.meizu.flyme.update

`com.meizu.flyme.update`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

System updates

Provides System updates.

Open in App Manager

# com.meizu.flymelab

`com.meizu.flymelab`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Flyme Lab

it’s something for video window or full screen.

Open in App Manager

# com.meizu.media.camera

`com.meizu.media.camera`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Camera

Stock Camera app meizu.

Open in App Manager

# com.meizu.media.gallery

`com.meizu.media.gallery`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Gallery

Meizu gallery app.

Open in App Manager

# com.meizu.media.imageservice

`com.meizu.media.imageservice`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

PhotoService

Probably needed for Photos app.

Open in App Manager

# com.meizu.media.music

`com.meizu.media.music`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Music

Stock Music app.

Open in App Manager

# com.meizu.media.video

`com.meizu.media.video`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Video Player

Stock Video Player app

Open in App Manager

# com.meizu.mstore

`com.meizu.mstore`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

App Store

A lot of ads components.

Open in App Manager

# com.meizu.mzbasestationsafe

`com.meizu.mzbasestationsafe`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Base Station Guard

Useless location things.

Open in App Manager

# com.meizu.mznfcpay

`com.meizu.mznfcpay`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Meizu chinese payment.

Open in App Manager

# com.meizu.mzsyncservice

`com.meizu.mzsyncservice`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Flyme cloud service

Open in App Manager

# com.meizu.net.nativelockscreen

`com.meizu.net.nativelockscreen`

- OEM
- Unsafe

NativeLockScreen

I guess it’s needed for lockscreen.

Open in App Manager

# com.meizu.net.search

`com.meizu.net.search`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Chinese Search

Open in App Manager

# com.meizu.picker

`com.meizu.picker`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Aicy Touch

Another chinese payment.

Open in App Manager

# com.meizu.powersave

`com.meizu.powersave`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Power Saving Mode.

Open in App Manager

# com.meizu.pps

`com.meizu.pps`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

One Mind

Discharge schedule in the security annex.

Open in App Manager

# com.meizu.safe

`com.meizu.safe`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Looks like an important app. It has more things than security.

Open in App Manager

# com.meizu.setup

`com.meizu.setup`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

It’s needed only on first-boot setup.

Open in App Manager

# com.meizu.share

`com.meizu.share`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

It’s maybe useful for Bluetooth

Open in App Manager

# com.meizu.suggestion

`com.meizu.suggestion`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Aicy Suggestion

Only suggestions.

Open in App Manager

# com.meizu.telephonyengineermode

`com.meizu.telephonyengineermode`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

SIM things testing also logs.

Open in App Manager

# com.meizu.voiceassist

`com.meizu.voiceassist`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Aicy Voice

Another smart thing

Open in App Manager

# com.meizu.wifiadmin

`com.meizu.wifiadmin`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

WLAN Assistant

Additional WLAN things.

Open in App Manager

# com.mfashiongallery.emag

`com.mfashiongallery.emag`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Wallpapers by Xiaomi

Open in App Manager

# com.mi.AutoTest

`com.mi.AutoTest`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Assemble test

Hidden app used by the manufacturer to test various hardware components

Open in App Manager

# com.mi.android.globalFileexplorer

`com.mi.android.globalFileexplorer`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Xiaomi Files Manager (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mi.android.globalFileexplorer)

Open in App Manager

# com.mi.android.globallauncher

`com.mi.android.globallauncher`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Poco Launcher

System Launcher for POCO Phone, the way icons apps are organized and displayed.

If you remove this package you will loose navigation gestures and recent apps view.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mi.android.globallauncher

Open in App Manager

# com.mi.android.globalpersonalassistant

`com.mi.android.globalpersonalassistant`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

MI Vault aka the “assistant” you open swiping left from MI Home

Open in App Manager

# com.mi.emapal

`com.mi.emapal`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

GamePal

In China language game mode tracing menu not available for users. Safe to remove.

Open in App Manager

# com.mi.global.bbs

`com.mi.global.bbs`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Mi Community (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mi.global.bbs)

Xiaomi Forum app

Open in App Manager

# com.mi.global.pocobbs

`com.mi.global.pocobbs`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Poco Community

It’s only a forum and community app for POCO phones.

Open in App Manager

# com.mi.global.pocostore

`com.mi.global.pocostore`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

POCO Store

It’s an official POCO online store.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mi.global.pocostore

Open in App Manager

# com.mi.global.shop

`com.mi.global.shop`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Mi Store (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mi.global.shop)

Xiaomi app store

Open in App Manager

# com.mi.globalTrendNews

`com.mi.globalTrendNews`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Can’t find info about this package

Probably used for displaying (useless) news

Open in App Manager

# com.mi.globalbrowser

`com.mi.globalbrowser`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Mi Browser

Privacy nightmare. You really should use something else.

https://www.xda-developers.com/xiaomi-mi-web-browser-pro-mint-collecting-browsing-data-incognito-mode/

Note: Since MIUI 12, you can no longer uninstall this app. Disabling it still works fine.

Open in App Manager

# com.mi.globalminusscreen

`com.mi.globalminusscreen`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Xiaomi App Vault

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mi.android.globalminusscreen&gl=US

Open in App Manager

# com.mi.healthglobal

`com.mi.healthglobal`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Mi Health. Xiaomi’s health and fitness app. Tracks sleep, step count, BMI, and menstruation cycle. Includes heart rate monitoring support using the camera.

https://www.xda-developers.com/mi-health-xiaomi-fitness-app/

https://www.xda-developers.com/xiaomi-mi-health-app-gets-heart-rate-monitoring-support-using-camera/

Open in App Manager

# com.mi.liveassistant

`com.mi.liveassistant`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Mi Live Assistant

I don’t really know what it is. Maybe an old name for “com.mi.android.globalpersonalassistant”

Open in App Manager

# com.mi.setupwizardoverlay

`com.mi.setupwizardoverlay`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Weird package related to the SetupWizard (the menu which assists you to setup your phone for the first time)

A user said he needed to remove this package to be able to properly apply a dark theme to the Settings app.

Open in App Manager

# com.microfountain.rcs.service

`com.microfountain.rcs.service`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

MicroFountain RCS Service

Chinese RCS Chats.

Open in App Manager

# com.microsoft.deviceintegrationservice

`com.microsoft.deviceintegrationservice`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Device Integration Service

Might be needed for Microsoft Link to Windows (com.microsoft.appmanager) which is preinstalled with OxygenOS 14.

After Uninstalling, no issues occurred.

Open in App Manager

# com.microsoftsdk.crossdeviceservicebroker

`com.microsoftsdk.crossdeviceservicebroker`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Cross Device Broker

Might be needed for Microsoft Link to Windows (com.microsoft.appmanager) which is preinstalled with OxygenOS 14.

After Uninstalling, no issues occurred.

Open in App Manager

# com.mifavor.callsetting

`com.mifavor.callsetting`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Additional call features and WiFi Calling.

Open in App Manager

# com.mipay.wallet

`com.mipay.wallet`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Mi Pay (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mipay.in.wallet)

Contactless NFC-based mobile payment system that supports credit, debit and public transportation cards in China.

https://www.mi-pay.com/

#

.in = Mi Pay for India

.id = My Pay for Indonesia

Open in App Manager

# com.mipay.wallet.id

`com.mipay.wallet.id`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Mi Pay (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mipay.in.wallet)

Contactless NFC-based mobile payment system that supports credit, debit and public transportation cards in China.

https://www.mi-pay.com/

#

.in = Mi Pay for India

.id = My Pay for Indonesia

Open in App Manager

# com.mitv.download.service

`com.mitv.download.service`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

DownloadService

Unknown app that has many mitv frameworks.

But safe to remove.

Open in App Manager

# com.mitv.milinkservice

`com.mitv.milinkservice`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

MiLink

Miui screen casting service.

Open in App Manager

# com.mitv.tvhome.atv

`com.mitv.tvhome.atv`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

PatchWall

Is it a spyware app? People recommend removing it.

Open in App Manager

# com.mitv.tvhome.michannel

`com.mitv.tvhome.michannel`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Mi Channel

Same app like a PatchWall.

Open in App Manager

# com.mitv.videoplayer

`com.mitv.videoplayer`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Mi TV Video Player

It’s video player with google ads.

Open in App Manager

# com.miui.analytics

`com.miui.analytics`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Xiaomi Analytics

This app is shady. According to a guy who tried to reverse engineer the app, Xiaomi Analytics can replace any (signed?) package

they want silently on your device within 24 hours. Maybe that no longer the case now but… you don’t want analytics anyway.

Source : http://blog.thijsbroenink.com/2016/09/xiaomis-analytics-app-reverse-engineered/

Open in App Manager

# com.miui.android.fashiongallery

`com.miui.android.fashiongallery`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Mi Wallpaper Carousel (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.miui.android.fashiongallery)

A lockscreen customization app. Displays a new photo every on your lock screen every time you turn ON your screen.

Open in App Manager

# com.miui.antispam

`com.miui.antispam`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

MIUI Antispam

spam phone numbers filter (blacklist).

Suspicious analytics inside and has access to internet. Cloud backup possible.

At quick glance it is not a private antispam app.

Can someone check what data are collected/transfered?

Open in App Manager

# com.miui.aod

`com.miui.aod`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Always-on display and Lock screen editor

Safe to remove if you don’t use “Always-on display” and “Lock screen editor” features in settings.

Required for the fingerprint scanner if you want without double-tapping or pressing the power button.

Open in App Manager

# com.miui.audioeffect

`com.miui.audioeffect`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

AudioEffect from Xiaomi (https://developer.android.com/reference/android/media/audiofx/AudioEffect)

Used by the equalizer (to be confirmed)

Open in App Manager

# com.miui.bugreport

`com.miui.bugreport`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Mi Feedback

Used to send bug report to devs

Open in App Manager

# com.miui.catcherpatch

`com.miui.catcherpatch`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Needed for Application Extension Service (com.miui.contentcatcher).

Open in App Manager

# com.miui.cloudbackup

`com.miui.cloudbackup`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Mi Cloud backup

Needed for Xiaomi cloud backup.

Open in App Manager

# com.miui.cloudservice.sysbase

`com.miui.cloudservice.sysbase`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Another Mi Cloud dependency

Open in App Manager

# com.miui.compass

`com.miui.compass`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Mi Compass

I think you understand its purpose…

Open in App Manager

# com.miui.contentextension

`com.miui.contentextension`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Taplus

It’s disabled on default in settings.

It allows you to analyze images and text by pressing and holding items on your screen to get contextual info.

Open in App Manager

# com.miui.core.internal.assistant

`com.miui.core.internal.assistant`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Needed for Chinese Mi AI (com.miui.voiceassist).

Open in App Manager

# com.miui.core.internal.editor.services

`com.miui.core.internal.editor.services`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

I only found: config_enableHapticTextHandle true

What is this mean? it’s used to permission MIUIOP 10008 in some apps.

MIUIOP = miui optimization? it’s useless or important?

No effects after removing, it’s probably a feature of Touch Assistant, but its used on ‘com.miui.core’?

Open in App Manager

# com.miui.core.internal.services

`com.miui.core.internal.services`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

I only found: array name= config_deviceSpecificSystemServices

item: com.miui.me.server.auto_install.InstallService

What does this mean? I have to check com.miui.core what it does and it’s for autoinstall miui apps updates from GetApps ‘com.xiaomi.market’.

Open in App Manager

# com.miui.easygo

`com.miui.easygo`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

For me, this app means nothing.

A lot of useless code that you can’t use.

Open in App Manager

# com.miui.enbbs

`com.miui.enbbs`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Xiaomi Forums old package.

Now com.mi.global.bbs.

Open in App Manager

# com.miui.extraphoto

`com.miui.extraphoto`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Bokeh

The document mode of the Xiaomi camera (for taking IDs), deleting it doesn’t affect the editing of albums.

Open in App Manager

# com.miui.face

`com.miui.face`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

MIUI Biometric

Face Unlock feature

Open in App Manager

# com.miui.face.overlay.miui

`com.miui.face.overlay.miui`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

MiuiBiometricResOverlay

Face Unlock feature will be unavailable.

Open in App Manager

# com.miui.fm

`com.miui.fm`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

MIUI FM Radio app

Open in App Manager

# com.miui.fmservice

`com.miui.fmservice`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

FM Radio Service

Needed by com.miui.fm to work correctly

Open in App Manager

# com.miui.huanji

`com.miui.huanji`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Lets you transfer your contacts, messages, personal files, all the installed apps (but not it’s data). Also all the settings (app + system) from an Android phone to a Xiaomi phone.

The two phones will establish a direct Wi-Fi connection.

## References

1. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.miui.huanji

Open in App Manager

# com.miui.hybrid

`com.miui.hybrid`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Quick Apps

It’s basically an app which shows you ads and tracks you…

Funny thing, Xiaomi’s Quick Apps was reportedly being blocked by Google Play Protect.

https://www.androidpolice.com/2019/11/19/xiaomi-quick-apps-flagged-blocked-google-play-protect/

#

Reverse engineering of the app :

https://medium.com/@gags.gk/reverse-engineering-quick-apps-from-xiaomi-a1c9131ae0b7

Spoiler : you really should delete this package.

Open in App Manager

# com.miui.hybrid.accessory

`com.miui.hybrid.accessory`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Xiaomi Hybrid Accessory

Smartphone accessories support for Quick Apps (com.miui.hybrid)

Open in App Manager

# com.miui.klo.bugreport

`com.miui.klo.bugreport`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

KLO Bugreport

This app registers system failures and Android applications errors and sends bugs to Xiaomi servers.

Open in App Manager

# com.miui.maintenancemode

`com.miui.maintenancemode`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Maintenance Mode

The maintenance mode of the cell phone, the cell phone maintenance time into an empty user data system mode, to ensure the safety of cell phone data.

Also has child mode. Not useful if you are not in China.

Open in App Manager

# com.miui.mediaeditor

`com.miui.mediaeditor`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Xiaomi Gallery Editor

Extension for MIUI Gallery that’s used to edit photos and videos.

Open in App Manager

# com.miui.mediafeature

`com.miui.mediafeature`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

MediaFeature合集

Is this something for media? Unused app, probably for China.

Open in App Manager

# com.miui.mediaviewer

`com.miui.mediaviewer`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Media viewer

Old? Mi Video.

Open in App Manager

# com.miui.metoknlp

`com.miui.metoknlp`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Network location provider

Useless, only for China, have analytics things.

Open in App Manager

# com.miui.miinput

`com.miui.miinput`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Removing this package breaks “Gesture shortcuts” under “Additional settings”.

Open in App Manager

# com.miui.mishare.connectivity

`com.miui.mishare.connectivity`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Mi Share

Unified file sharing service between Xiaomi, Oppo, Realme and Vivo devices using Wifi-direct

Settings -> Connection & sharing -> Mi Share

FYI : Wifi direct allows 2 devices to establish a direct Wi-Fi connection without requiring a wireless router.

Open in App Manager

# com.miui.miwallpaper

`com.miui.miwallpaper`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Mi Wallpaper

Removing this might make it impossible to set a lock or home wallpaper, resulting in a black solid wallpaper.

Note: it may also result in longer boot times (~15s) because the system try to call miwallpaper during boot

Open in App Manager

# com.miui.miwallpaper.earth

`com.miui.miwallpaper.earth`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

SuperWallpaperEARTH / SuperWallpaperMARS

Live/animated Xiaomi wallaper

Open in App Manager

# com.miui.miwallpaper.mars

`com.miui.miwallpaper.mars`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

SuperWallpaperEARTH / SuperWallpaperMARS

Live/animated Xiaomi wallaper

Open in App Manager

# com.miui.miwallpaper.overlay

`com.miui.miwallpaper.overlay`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

App that doesn’t do anything, no code. Safe to remove.

You will need to remove it twice.

Open in App Manager

# com.miui.miwallpaper.overlay.customize

`com.miui.miwallpaper.overlay.customize`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

App that doesn’t do anything, no code. Safe to remove.

Open in App Manager

# com.miui.miwallpaper.overlay.lundun

`com.miui.miwallpaper.overlay.lundun`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

app that doesnt do anything, no code. Safe to remove.

You will need remove it 2 times.

Open in App Manager

# com.miui.miwallpaper.overlay.qr

`com.miui.miwallpaper.overlay.qr`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Useless app to default lock wallpaper path? Probably unused. Safe to remove.

Open in App Manager

# com.miui.miwallpaper.telcel.overlay

`com.miui.miwallpaper.telcel.overlay`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Useless app to telcel wallpaper? Probably unused. Safe to remove.

Open in App Manager

# com.miui.msa.global

`com.miui.msa.global`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Main System Ads

Analyzation of user behaviors to show you ads. Yeah Xiaomi phones has ads…

https://www.theverge.com/2018/9/19/17877970/xiaomi-ads-settings-menu-android-phones

Open in App Manager

# com.miui.newhome

`com.miui.newhome`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Content Service

A lot bloated.

Only useful in China.

Open in App Manager

# com.miui.newmidrive

`com.miui.newmidrive`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Mi Drive (Chinese version)

Lets you upload and sync your files on the (Mi) Cloud.

Always run in background

Open in App Manager

# com.miui.otaprovision

`com.miui.otaprovision`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

OtaProvision

Useless, only for China, have analytics things.

Open in App Manager

# com.miui.packageinstaller

`com.miui.packageinstaller`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Package installer

Hardcoded in Xiaomi China Rom.

Causes BOOTLOOP on Chinese ROM When remove.

It’s weird when after a month this app is gone from my phone for no reason and Android enabled stock package installer.

Open in App Manager

# com.miui.personalassistant

`com.miui.personalassistant`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Seems to be App Vault on some phones (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mi.android.globalpersonalassistant)

https://c.mi.com/thread-1017547-1-0.html

Open in App Manager

# com.miui.phone.carriers.customized.overlay

`com.miui.phone.carriers.customized.overlay`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Something about WiFi calling “vowifi”, “volte”, “notification on keyguard”

It’s unused.

Open in App Manager

# com.miui.phone.carriers.overlay

`com.miui.phone.carriers.overlay`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Preferred network type to Vodafone 5G/4G/3G/2G auto.

It’s unused.

Open in App Manager

# com.miui.phone.carriers.overlay.h3g

`com.miui.phone.carriers.overlay.h3g`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Preferred network type to h3g 5G/4G/3G/2G auto.

It’s unused.

Open in App Manager

# com.miui.phone.carriers.overlay.vodafone

`com.miui.phone.carriers.overlay.vodafone`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Preferred network type to Vodafone 5G/4G/3G/2G auto.

It’s unused.

Open in App Manager

# com.miui.powerkeeper

`com.miui.powerkeeper`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Battery and Performance

(aggressive) MIUI power management (https://dontkillmyapp.com/xiaomi)

That’s a weird app that also contains a DRM Manager and a service related to Cloud Backup

Has obviously a lot of dangerous permissions.

I guess removing this package will decrease the battery performance. Is it that noticeable? Can someone try?

NOTE: REMOVING THIS PACKAGE CAUSES A BOOTLOOP ON THE REDMI PAD.

To not get bootloop, log out from Mi Account.

Open in App Manager

# com.miui.privacycomputing

`com.miui.privacycomputing`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

MIUI Privacy Components

Unknown app from Miui China.

There’s something about keys, key status code.

Open in App Manager

# com.miui.providers.weather

`com.miui.providers.weather`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Provider for MI Weather app (com.miui.weather)

Content providers encapsulate data, providing centralized management of data shared between apps.

https://developer.android.com/guide/topics/providers/content-providers.html

Open in App Manager

# com.miui.qr

`com.miui.qr`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

MUI Qr code scanner

Open in App Manager

# com.miui.rom

`com.miui.rom`

- OEM
- Unsafe

Core package of MIUI

DO NOT REMOVE THIS

Open in App Manager

# com.miui.screenrecorder

`com.miui.screenrecorder`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Mi Screen Recorder

Open in App Manager

# com.miui.screenshot

`com.miui.screenshot`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

MIUI Screenshot

Screenshots will not work.

Open in App Manager

# com.miui.securitycenter.securitycenter_phone_overlay.config.overlay

`com.miui.securitycenter.securitycenter_phone_overlay.config.overlay`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

‘Security tools’ name app only found

Open in App Manager

# com.miui.settings.rro.device.hide.statusbar.overlay

`com.miui.settings.rro.device.hide.statusbar.overlay`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

.webp files, and one config for me it means nothing. Only Chinese.

Open in App Manager

# com.miui.settings.rro.device.type.overlay

`com.miui.settings.rro.device.type.overlay`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

I found only PNG files and it’s Chinese. Only Chinese.

Open in App Manager

# com.miui.smsextra

`com.miui.smsextra`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Dependency for MIUI Messaging (MIUI SMS app misleadingly called `com.android.mms`)

You can remove it if you don’t use the default SMS app (and you shouldn’t). Run in the background once the phone is booted, has access to the internet and interact with Cloud Manager.

Open in App Manager

# com.miui.sysopt

`com.miui.sysopt`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

SysoptApplication

Strange app with no permissions. By looking at the code it seems to be some kind of debug app.

The app doesn’t seem to do any interesting stuff.

Open in App Manager

# com.miui.system

`com.miui.system`

- OEM
- Unsafe

Called ‘MIUI System Launcher’ but it’s not the launcher itself (com.miui.home is)

This package is another core MIUI app you can’t remove. It centralizes a lot of default configuration values

Open in App Manager

# com.miui.system.overlay

`com.miui.system.overlay`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

App without code and safe to remove.

Open in App Manager

# com.miui.systemAdSolution

`com.miui.systemAdSolution`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Spyware which analyses user behavior for targeted ads. Yeah Xiaomi phones has ads…

https://www.theverge.com/2018/9/19/17877970/xiaomi-ads-settings-menu-android-phones

Open in App Manager

# com.miui.systemui.carriers.overlay

`com.miui.systemui.carriers.overlay`

- OEM
- Unsafe

Removing the package breaks LTE connection.

Important overlay to LTE connection.

Open in App Manager

# com.miui.systemui.devices.overlay

`com.miui.systemui.devices.overlay`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

The empty space between the status bar and the edges of the screen

Elements at edges ignore screen fillets and cutouts when removed.

Open in App Manager

# com.miui.systemui.overlay.devices.android

`com.miui.systemui.overlay.devices.android`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Config doze Component ‘com.miui.aod’ and ext media ready notification ‘Tap to safely remove device’.

Open in App Manager

# com.miui.thirdappassistant

`com.miui.thirdappassistant`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Third party app problems

It’s boring app.

Open in App Manager

# com.miui.touchassistant

`com.miui.touchassistant`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Quick Ball/Touch Assistant

Touch assistant with a combination of five unique shortcuts which aimed to give easy and quick access to functions and apps you use frequently.

Open in App Manager

# com.miui.translation.kingsoft

`com.miui.translation.kingsoft`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Translation stuff by Kingsoft (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kingsoft)

Open in App Manager

# com.miui.translation.xmcloud

`com.miui.translation.xmcloud`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Translation stuff. Does not impact global translation for non-chinese users.

Open in App Manager

# com.miui.translation.youdao

`com.miui.translation.youdao`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Translation stufff by Youdao (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Youdao)

Open in App Manager

# com.miui.translationservice

`com.miui.translationservice`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Translation stuff. Does not impact global translation for non-chinese users.

Open in App Manager

# com.miui.tsmclient

`com.miui.tsmclient`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Smart cards

Only for Chinese.

Open in App Manager

# com.miui.tv.analytics

`com.miui.tv.analytics`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Analytics

Weird analytics app with a lot random stuff found in resources.

Open in App Manager

# com.miui.uireporter

`com.miui.uireporter`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

UIReporter

This Chinese app has some secret code: 847, 1130.

Open in App Manager

# com.miui.userguide

`com.miui.userguide`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Xiaomi User guide

Open in App Manager

# com.miui.videoplayer.overlay

`com.miui.videoplayer.overlay`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Mi Video overlay

Overlays are usually themes.

Open in App Manager

# com.miui.vipservice

`com.miui.vipservice`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

My services

Customer support maybe not be available for users.

Open in App Manager

# com.miui.virtualsim

`com.miui.virtualsim`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Mi Roaming

It enables users to connect to roaming data on-demand via virtual SIM technology.

https://alertify.eu/xiaomi-mi-roaming/

Open in App Manager

# com.miui.voiceassistoverlay

`com.miui.voiceassistoverlay`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Overlay to Mi AI ‘com.miui.voiceassist’.

The overlay won’t show up when you trigger it, which makes the voice-to-command features largely inaccessible.

Open in App Manager

# com.miui.vpnsdkmanager

`com.miui.vpnsdkmanager`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

MiuiVpnSdkManager

Vpn to game service?

Open in App Manager

# com.miui.vsimcore

`com.miui.vsimcore`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Virtual Sim core service

Open in App Manager

# com.miui.wallpaper.overlay

`com.miui.wallpaper.overlay`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

App that doesnt do anything, no code. Safe to remove.

You will need remove it 2 times.

Open in App Manager

# com.miui.wallpaper.overlay.customize

`com.miui.wallpaper.overlay.customize`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

App that doesnt do anything, no code. Safe to remove.

Open in App Manager

# com.miui.yellowpage

`com.miui.yellowpage`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Yellow Page from MIUI.

REMINDER : Yellow pages contain phone numbers of companies and services. They are provided by Xiaomi partners or businesses themselves.

Open in App Manager

# com.miui.zman

`com.miui.zman`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Mi Secure sharing

Provides an option in the settings of the Xiaomi Gallery to automatically remove location and metadata from images

you want to share. This do not remove metadata of the picture in the gallery but only the shared copy.

There’s also a “Secure sharing” watermark that shows up when you share photos on WeChat without metadata.

The question is does this really remove all EXIF tags? Can someone test?

This is a useful app anyway but do not forget that all your photos/vidoes taken with the Xiaomi camera are still geo-tagged

(+ all others exif tags) by default.

What you can do is at least revoke the GPS permission to the camera.

FOSS alternative to this app :

https://f-droid.org/fr/packages/com.jarsilio.android.scrambledeggsif/

https://f-droid.org/fr/packages/de.kaffeemitkoffein.imagepipe/

Open in App Manager

# com.miuix.editor

`com.miuix.editor`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

textaction

It’s probably used for FrequentPhrase(`com.miui.phrase`) but also Frequent Phrases is unknown app so it’s safe to remove.

Open in App Manager

# com.mmigroup.fmradio

`com.mmigroup.fmradio`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

App for Hardware Testing Things.

Open in App Manager

# com.mobeam.barcodeService

`com.mobeam.barcodeService`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

The Beaming Service enables your device to beam (relay) barcodes, as found on digital coupons, event tickets, library cards, loyalty

cards and membership cards to 1D red laser and Image based scanners prevalent at nearly every retail store and checkout stand around the world.

Mobeam is a 3-party (https://mobeam.com/)

Open in App Manager

# com.modemdebug

`com.modemdebug`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Hidden running in the background debugs for data traffic and all that, not useful for the average person.

Open in App Manager

# com.monotype.android.font.applemint

`com.monotype.android.font.applemint`

- Others
- Safe to delete

Font

Open in App Manager

# com.monotype.android.font.felbridge

`com.monotype.android.font.felbridge`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Felbridge FlipFont

Changes the user interface font on your phone.

Open in App Manager

# com.monotype.android.font.manroperegular

`com.monotype.android.font.manroperegular`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

ManropeRegular FlipFont

Changes the user interface font on your phone.

Open in App Manager

# com.monotype.android.font.mfinancehkbold

`com.monotype.android.font.mfinancehkbold`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

MfinancehkBold FlipFont

Changes the user interface font on your phone.

Open in App Manager

# com.monotype.android.font.myinghei18030m

`com.monotype.android.font.myinghei18030m`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Myinghei18030m FlipFont

Changes the user interface font on your phone.

Open in App Manager

# com.monotype.android.font.myuppymediumtc

`com.monotype.android.font.myuppymediumtc`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Myuppymediumtc FlipFont

Changes the user interface font on your phone.

Open in App Manager

# com.monotype.android.font.oxaniumregular

`com.monotype.android.font.oxaniumregular`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

OxaniumRegular FlipFont

Changes the user interface font on your phone.

Open in App Manager

# com.monotype.android.font.rajdhanimedium

`com.monotype.android.font.rajdhanimedium`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

RajdhaniMedium FlipFont

Changes the user interface font on your phone.

Open in App Manager

# com.monotype.android.font.samsungone

`com.monotype.android.font.samsungone`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Samsung One font

Open in App Manager

# com.monotype.android.font.samsungsans

`com.monotype.android.font.samsungsans`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

SamsungSans font

Font

Open in App Manager

# com.monotype.android.font.syndor

`com.monotype.android.font.syndor`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Syndor FlipFont

Changes the user interface font on your phone.

Open in App Manager

# com.monotype.android.font.tinkerbell

`com.monotype.android.font.tinkerbell`

- Others
- Safe to delete

Font

Open in App Manager

# com.motorola.actions.overlay

`com.motorola.actions.overlay`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Overlay package for “com.motorola.actions”.

Open in App Manager

# com.motorola.android.connectivity.resources.overlay

`com.motorola.android.connectivity.resources.overlay`

- OEM
- Unsafe

Configs to bad wifi better keep it.

Open in App Manager

# com.motorola.android.coresettingsext.overlay.avatrn

`com.motorola.android.coresettingsext.overlay.avatrn`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

This package is part of Motorola’s custom overlay for system settings, specifically tailored for the Motorola Edge 2024 (codename ‘avatrn’).

Open in App Manager

# com.motorola.android.coresettingsext.overlay.doubletap

`com.motorola.android.coresettingsext.overlay.doubletap`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Double tap to put display to sleep

Open in App Manager

# com.motorola.android.coresettingsext.overlay.dubai

`com.motorola.android.coresettingsext.overlay.dubai`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Needed for support other refresh rate value?

Open in App Manager

# com.motorola.android.launcher.overlay.animation.scale

`com.motorola.android.launcher.overlay.animation.scale`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Overlay to transition_anim_scale? Maybe unused, not sure.

Open in App Manager

# com.motorola.android.launcher.overlay.motolauncheroverlayna

`com.motorola.android.launcher.overlay.motolauncheroverlayna`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

This package is part of Motorola’s custom launcher overlay, specifically tailored for their devices.

Open in App Manager

# com.motorola.android.launcher.overlay.retail.global

`com.motorola.android.launcher.overlay.retail.global`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

This package is part of Motorola’s custom launcher overlay designed for retail or global versions of their devices.

Open in App Manager

# com.motorola.android.networkstack.overlay.mcc460

`com.motorola.android.networkstack.overlay.mcc460`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

This package is part of Motorola’s custom network stack overlay, specifically related to the network configuration for a particular Mobile Country Code (MCC), in this case, MCC 460 (which corresponds to China).

Open in App Manager

# com.motorola.android.networkstack.tethering.overlay.motCommon

`com.motorola.android.networkstack.tethering.overlay.motCommon`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

This package is part of Motorola’s custom overlay for the network stack, specifically related to tethering and hotspot functionalities.

Open in App Manager

# com.motorola.android.overlay.common

`com.motorola.android.overlay.common`

- OEM
- Unsafe

It has some important configs. Better don’t risk.

Open in App Manager

# com.motorola.android.overlay.crystaltalkai

`com.motorola.android.overlay.crystaltalkai`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Enable crystal talk AI settings? I’ve never seen that.

Open in App Manager

# com.motorola.android.overlay.deviceconfig.manaus

`com.motorola.android.overlay.deviceconfig.manaus`

- OEM
- Unsafe

Random configurations to basic things(powersaving, network, camera, etc.).

Open in App Manager

# com.motorola.android.overlay.gabutton

`com.motorola.android.overlay.gabutton`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

“Double press on power behavior” 0

Not sure if useful, maybe it’s another gesture.

Open in App Manager

# com.motorola.android.overlay.lhbm

`com.motorola.android.overlay.lhbm`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Not sure if its for high brightness mode, still unknown

‘config_udfps_local_hbm_supported’ ‘true’

Open in App Manager

# com.motorola.android.overlay.lpptoga

`com.motorola.android.overlay.lpptoga`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

This package is part of Motorola’s custom overlay and is likely associated with specific visual or functional enhancements tailored for Motorola devices.

Open in App Manager

# com.motorola.android.overlay.payjoy

`com.motorola.android.overlay.payjoy`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Overlay for ‘com.payjoy.access’

Open in App Manager

# com.motorola.android.overlay.qcom.common

`com.motorola.android.overlay.qcom.common`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

This package is part of Motorola’s custom overlay and is associated with Qualcomm (Qcom) related functionality or optimizations.

Open in App Manager

# com.motorola.android.overlay.wfd

`com.motorola.android.overlay.wfd`

- OEM
- Unsafe

It has config to enable wifi display.

Open in App Manager

# com.motorola.android.providers.chromehomepage

`com.motorola.android.providers.chromehomepage`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Seems to provide the “Home”-button functionality in Chrome.

## References

1. https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/apps-games/app-chrome-homepage-t3695804

Open in App Manager

# com.motorola.android.providers.settings.auto_generated_rro_product__

`com.motorola.android.providers.settings.auto_generated_rro_product__`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

RRO = runtime resource overlay.

Used for various system settings customizations.

## References

1. https://www.phonecheck.com/blog/what-is-android-auto-generated-rro
2. https://beta.pithus.org/report/ecc311a58af6143697c69fba7d1387892f778386db96303ddf518411a7f41598

Open in App Manager

# com.motorola.android.providers.settings.overlay.dppcamera

`com.motorola.android.providers.settings.overlay.dppcamera`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

This package is part of Motorola’s custom settings overlay, specifically related to settings for the camera application.

Open in App Manager

# com.motorola.android.providers.settings.overlay.dppnone

`com.motorola.android.providers.settings.overlay.dppnone`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

This package is part of Motorola’s custom settings overlay, potentially dealing with settings or configurations that are applied when certain features or options are not in use.

Open in App Manager

# com.motorola.android.settings.diag_mdlog

`com.motorola.android.settings.diag_mdlog`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Diag_mdlog is a small proprietary Qualcomm program which can store DIAG logs on the filesystem.

No longer in Android 10 image

Open in App Manager

# com.motorola.android.settings.overlay.eqs

`com.motorola.android.settings.overlay.eqs`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Overlay to refresh rate change in settings.

Not sure if it’s unused.

Open in App Manager

# com.motorola.android.settings.overlay.fps.display

`com.motorola.android.settings.overlay.fps.display`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Overlay to fps display.

Open in App Manager

# com.motorola.android.settings.overlay.global

`com.motorola.android.settings.overlay.global`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

This package is part of Motorola’s custom settings overlay and is designed for global settings that apply across different regions or device configurations.

Open in App Manager

# com.motorola.android.settings.overlay.lra

`com.motorola.android.settings.overlay.lra`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

This package is part of Motorola’s custom settings overlay, likely related to specific regional or device configurations.

Open in App Manager

# com.motorola.android.settings.overlay.power.bottom

`com.motorola.android.settings.overlay.power.bottom`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

This package is part of Motorola’s custom settings overlay, specifically related to power management settings.

Open in App Manager

# com.motorola.android.systemui.overlay.att

`com.motorola.android.systemui.overlay.att`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

This overlay needed for (com.motorola.attvowifi) I guess. It’s for WiFi Calling.

Open in App Manager

# com.motorola.android.systemui.overlay.sprint

`com.motorola.android.systemui.overlay.sprint`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Needed for Moto Stats WiFi, it’s useless.

Open in App Manager

# com.motorola.android.systemui.overlay.tmo

`com.motorola.android.systemui.overlay.tmo`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Needed for Moto Stats WiFi, it’s useless.

Open in App Manager

# com.motorola.android.systemui.overlay.usc

`com.motorola.android.systemui.overlay.usc`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Needed for Moto Stats WiFi, it’s useless.

Open in App Manager

# com.motorola.android.systemui.overlay.vzw

`com.motorola.android.systemui.overlay.vzw`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Needed for Moto Stats WiFi, it’s useless.

Open in App Manager

# com.motorola.audiofx

`com.motorola.audiofx`

- OEM
- Unsafe

/!\ Removal causes bootloop on Moto G7 Power (Android 10)

Audio effects

Provide features like Equalizer, Surround sound…

Open in App Manager

# com.motorola.audiorecorder

`com.motorola.audiorecorder`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Audio recorder

Stock Audio recorder for Motorola

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.motorola.audiorecorder

Open in App Manager

# com.motorola.batterycare

`com.motorola.batterycare`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

This package is part of Motorola’s battery management system, specifically related to features or optimizations for battery care.

Open in App Manager

# com.motorola.batterycare.overlay

`com.motorola.batterycare.overlay`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

This package is part of Motorola’s custom battery care overlay and is likely responsible for providing Motorola-specific enhancements or visual elements related to battery management.

Open in App Manager

# com.motorola.batterycare.overlay.appside

`com.motorola.batterycare.overlay.appside`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

This package is part of Motorola’s custom battery care overlay and is likely associated with specific enhancements or visual elements related to battery management on the app side of the user interface.

Open in App Manager

# com.motorola.blur.service.blur

`com.motorola.blur.service.blur`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

MOTOBLUR service

Automatically syncs messages, emails, social status updates, contacts and pictures from your accounts straight to your Home screen. It’s a serious privacy concern:

https://www.beneaththewaves.net/Projects/Motorola_Is_Listening.html

Open in App Manager

# com.motorola.bug2go

`com.motorola.bug2go`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Bugs reporting app that sends info about various crash reports and logs.

Open in App Manager

# com.motorola.callredirectionservice

`com.motorola.callredirectionservice`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Added in Android 10. Provide support for call redirection/cancellation if your Carrier supports it.

## References

1. https://motorola-global-portal.custhelp.com/app/answers/prod_answer_detail/a_id/140542
2. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Call_forwarding

Open in App Manager

# com.motorola.camera2

`com.motorola.camera2`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Moto Camera 2 (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.motorola.camera)

Open in App Manager

# com.motorola.camera3

`com.motorola.camera3`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Moto Camera 3

Moto camera app

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.motorola.camera3

Open in App Manager

# com.motorola.camera3.consent.ai

`com.motorola.camera3.consent.ai`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Camera consent AI

Camera consent AI? Artificial Intelligence models? Probably additonal features to camera app

Open in App Manager

# com.motorola.camera3.content.ai

`com.motorola.camera3.content.ai`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

This package is related to Motorola’s camera application, specifically focusing on AI (artificial intelligence) features.

Open in App Manager

# com.motorola.carriersettingsext

`com.motorola.carriersettingsext`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

This is a WiFi calling app supported by AT&T, T-Mobile, Orange.

Open in App Manager

# com.motorola.comcast.settings.extensions

`com.motorola.comcast.settings.extensions`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Most likely provides a special settings menu for Comcast stuff.

I think it’s installed on Xfinity branded phones.

Safe to remove (tested only on non-Comcast phone).

Open in App Manager

# com.motorola.config.wifi

`com.motorola.config.wifi`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Appears safe to remove.

WPA config App

Wi-Fi not affected after removal.

Open in App Manager

# com.motorola.contacts.preloadcontacts.overlay.vzw

`com.motorola.contacts.preloadcontacts.overlay.vzw`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Useless icon to Verizon Wireless app.

Open in App Manager

# com.motorola.coresettingsext

`com.motorola.coresettingsext`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Core Settings extension

Safe to remove (no bootloop) but its usefulness remains unkown.

It’s an app for random settings, but it’s unused?

Open in App Manager

# com.motorola.dciservice

`com.motorola.dciservice`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

It’s IMS Signal tests probably. Used for statistics. Code 3243.

Open in App Manager

# com.motorola.demo.env

`com.motorola.demo.env`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Needed for Moto Demo Mode

env = environment

Open in App Manager

# com.motorola.enterprise.adapter.service

`com.motorola.enterprise.adapter.service`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Moto Thinkshield

Additional security frameworks.

Open in App Manager

# com.motorola.frameworks.singlehand

`com.motorola.frameworks.singlehand`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Provide the Single/One hand mode

I don’t know why frameworks appears in the package name because it’s not only the framework.

## References

1. https://support.motorola.com/us/en/documents/MS116403/

Open in App Manager

# com.motorola.freeform

`com.motorola.freeform`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Freeform

Required for window app mode.

Open in App Manager

# com.motorola.handwritingcalculator

`com.motorola.handwritingcalculator`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Handwriting calculator

it’s not needed.

Open in App Manager

# com.motorola.imagertuning_u

`com.motorola.imagertuning_u`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

This package is associated with Motorola’s image tuning features, specifically designed to enhance or adjust image quality settings on Motorola devices.

Open in App Manager

# com.motorola.imagetuning_V2

`com.motorola.imagetuning_V2`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Camera Tuner

It’s Camera tuning Chromatix Comparison. I think it’s needed for camera app.

Open in App Manager

# com.motorola.installer

`com.motorola.installer`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

This package is used by Motorola for managing and installing system updates, custom apps, or other Motorola-specific applications.

Open in App Manager

# com.motorola.iqimotmetrics

`com.motorola.iqimotmetrics`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Hidden privacy policy: network diagnostics data.

Open in App Manager

# com.motorola.launcher.secondarydisplay

`com.motorola.launcher.secondarydisplay`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Appears to enable support for a secondary display with Moto’s launcher.

Trying to remove this packages returns “Failure: package is non-disable”.

Open in App Manager

# com.motorola.leanbacklauncher

`com.motorola.leanbacklauncher`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Moto Experience Hub

Most people hate this app.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.motorola.leanbacklauncher

Open in App Manager

# com.motorola.lifetimedata

`com.motorola.lifetimedata`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

It’s most likely the Total Call Timer or more generally it handles info like the date of manufacture of your device, usage time since first boot etc.

Total Call Timer gives you the time you spent calling. I don’t know how to access to these info. It may be a hidden menu and may be accessible through the dialer with a special code.

Open in App Manager

# com.motorola.livewallpaper3

`com.motorola.livewallpaper3`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Moto interactive wallpapers

Responds to your actions to bring your screen to life.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.motorola.livewallpaper3

Open in App Manager

# com.motorola.ltebroadcastservices_vzw

`com.motorola.ltebroadcastservices_vzw`

- Carrier
- Safe to delete

LTE Broadcast services from Verizon. Allows your phone to receive broadcast message from Verizon?

Open in App Manager

# com.motorola.mobiledesktop

`com.motorola.mobiledesktop`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Ready For

Connect to a PC to stream mobile apps and other things.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.motorola.mobiledesktop

Open in App Manager

# com.motorola.mobiledesktop.core

`com.motorola.mobiledesktop.core`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Needed for Ready For (com.motorola.mobiledesktop)

Connect to a PC to stream mobile apps and other things.

DISABLE this app instead of Uninstall, because of anomalies with lockscreen and clock widget.

Open in App Manager

# com.motorola.motcameradesktop

`com.motorola.motcameradesktop`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Camera Desktop Settings

Moto Webcam, video call effects.

Open in App Manager

# com.motorola.moto

`com.motorola.moto`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Moto (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.motorola.moto)

App providing Moto Actions, Moto Display, and other feature families that let you customize the way you interact with your device.

Moto Actions is another app (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.motorola.actions). Gestures set with “Moto” prior will continue to work provided “Moto Actions” remains installed.

Open in App Manager

# com.motorola.motocare

`com.motorola.motocare`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Moto Care was renamed in “Moto Help” and then in “Device Help”

Provide support features.

https://mobile.softpedia.com/blog/Moto-Care-App-Gets-Updated-Now-Called-Motorola-Help-432827.shtml

However you can both have com.motorola.genie (Device Help) and this package so it’s strange.

Open in App Manager

# com.motorola.motocare.internal

`com.motorola.motocare.internal`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Core stuff for the package above I guess.

Open in App Manager

# com.motorola.motocit

`com.motorola.motocit`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

CQATest

CQA = Custom Quality Assurance

Hidden menu (accessible by typing ##2486## in the Moto Dialer) which lets you run hardware tests.

Open in App Manager

# com.motorola.motofpstouch

`com.motorola.motofpstouch`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Moto Power Touch.

Allows the user to create custom actions depending on how the user presses the power button.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.motorola.motofpstouch&gl=US

Open in App Manager

# com.motorola.motointelligence.overlay

`com.motorola.motointelligence.overlay`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Overlay for ‘com.motorola.motointelligence’

Open in App Manager

# com.motorola.motolights

`com.motorola.motolights`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Moto Lights

People recommend to remove it:

https://xdaforums.com/t/debloat-instructions-for-edge-40-pro-rtwo.4590155/

Moto edge lights controller, hard to check this app but it has something to control display brightness in phone.

Open in App Manager

# com.motorola.motosignature2.app

`com.motorola.motosignature2.app`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Uses library ‘com.motorola.motosignature’, perm info to start gif maker, permlab moto trusted apps overlay and permlab monitor input.

Open in App Manager

# com.motorola.mototour

`com.motorola.mototour`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Moto Tour

Helps you how to use motorola phone.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.motorola.mototour

Open in App Manager

# com.motorola.msimsettings

`com.motorola.msimsettings`

- OEM
- Unsafe

Dual SIM Settings

Provides Dual SIM feature.

Open in App Manager

# com.motorola.msimsettings.overlay

`com.motorola.msimsettings.overlay`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

In code found: ‘channel_force_single_sim’. Looks very unused.

Open in App Manager

# com.motorola.mykey

`com.motorola.mykey`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

This package is related to Motorola’s ‘MyKey’ feature, which is a tool designed to manage key settings and restrictions for device usage.

Open in App Manager

# com.motorola.nfc

`com.motorola.nfc`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Support for NFC protocol.

Open in App Manager

# com.motorola.nfwlocationattribution

`com.motorola.nfwlocationattribution`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Useless Carrier Location Access. You can find it in settings location but it’s not very useful.

Open in App Manager

# com.motorola.odm.camera3

`com.motorola.odm.camera3`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Moto camera app?

Open in App Manager

# com.motorola.om

`com.motorola.om`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

The package ‘com.motorola.om’ is associated with Motorola’s operational management or device management tools.

Open in App Manager

# com.motorola.omadm.service

`com.motorola.omadm.service`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Appears safe to remove.

Carrier Provisioning Service

Provisioning involves the process of preparing and equipping a network to allow it to provide new services to its users.

OMADM = OMA Device Management

Basically, it handles configuration of the device (including first time use), enabling and disabling features provided by carriers.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/OMA_Device_Management

Use case seems very limited : https://www.androidpolice.com/2015/03/10/android-5-1-includes-new-carrier-provisioning-api-allows-carriers-easier-methods-of-setting-up-services-on-devices-they-dont-control/

Open in App Manager

# com.motorola.omadm.usc

`com.motorola.omadm.usc`

- Carrier
- Safe to delete

OMA Device Management for Verizon

Handles configuration of the device (including first time use), enabling and disabling features provided by carriers.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/OMA_Device_Management

I believe it’s only useful if you want to use a Verizon service with a non branded phone (not sure at all)

https://www.androidpolice.com/2015/03/10/android-5-1-includes-new-carrier-provisioning-api-allows-carriers-easier-methods-of-setting-up-services-on-devices-they-dont-control/

Displays annoying notifications if you unlocked your bootloader

Open in App Manager

# com.motorola.overlay.googleasi

`com.motorola.overlay.googleasi`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Overlay to Android System Intelligence ‘com.google.android.as’,

removal means that you cannot use the features of this app probably.

Open in App Manager

# com.motorola.overlay.launcher3

`com.motorola.overlay.launcher3`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Useless overlay config default to Launcher3 default launcher Moto (com.motorola.launcher3)

Open in App Manager

# com.motorola.paks

`com.motorola.paks`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

ADB: Package Protected.

My Q Paks

Third-party application bundles

https://www.financialmirror.com/2007/10/31/motorola-packs-moto-q-9h-global-smart-device-with-third-party-applications/

Open in App Manager

# com.motorola.paks.notification

`com.motorola.paks.notification`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Notifications from (com.motorola.paks)

Open in App Manager

# com.motorola.paramupdater

`com.motorola.paramupdater`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

I am not sure what this app is for.

Collects systeminfo, time, has notification about update.

Open in App Manager

# com.motorola.pgmsystem2

`com.motorola.pgmsystem2`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Appears safe to remove

PGM System

I didn’t find info about this package.

For Me PGM = Peak Gate Power (for MOSFET transistor) but I’m not convinced it has this meaning here.

Open in App Manager

# com.motorola.ptt.prip

`com.motorola.ptt.prip`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Prip (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.motorola.ptt.prip)

Push-To-Talk app. Allows to you send calls over any wireless carrier’s 3G or 4G networks or a WiFi connection.

It offers unlimited calling between other users and Nextel phone owners, rather than universal calling credit,

and works on a monthly subscription basis.

https://prip.me/#get

No longer in Android 10 image

Open in App Manager

# com.motorola.rcsConfigService

`com.motorola.rcsConfigService`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

RCS Config Service

Needed for IMS, RCS. WiFi Calling.

Open in App Manager

# com.motorola.revoker.services

`com.motorola.revoker.services`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

It’s another component of setup wizard only used on first-boot setup.

Open in App Manager

# com.motorola.safetycenter.resources.overlay

`com.motorola.safetycenter.resources.overlay`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Useless overlay to com.google.android.safetycenter.resources

Network protection, ThinkShield.

Open in App Manager

# com.motorola.securevault

`com.motorola.securevault`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Secure Folder

Unnecessary tools to keep device secure.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.motorola.securevault

Open in App Manager

# com.motorola.securityhub

`com.motorola.securityhub`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Moto Secure

Unnecessary tools to keep device secure.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.motorola.securityhub

Open in App Manager

# com.motorola.securityhubext

`com.motorola.securityhubext`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

This package is related to Motorola’s Security Hub, an extension or enhancement for the device’s security features.

Open in App Manager

# com.motorola.setup.auto_generated_rro_product__

`com.motorola.setup.auto_generated_rro_product__`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

This package is involved in Motorola’s setup process, particularly handling automatically generated resources related to the setup of the device.

Open in App Manager

# com.motorola.setup.auto_generated_rro_vendor__

`com.motorola.setup.auto_generated_rro_vendor__`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

I found it’s “no sim anim”. It’s another component of Motorola first-boot setup.

Open in App Manager

# com.motorola.setup.overlay.amx

`com.motorola.setup.overlay.amx`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Useless component of (com.motorola.setup)

Open in App Manager

# com.motorola.setup.overlay.dataenable

`com.motorola.setup.overlay.dataenable`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

This package is used during the Motorola device setup process, specifically for managing or presenting settings related to mobile data.

Open in App Manager

# com.motorola.setup.overlay.gabuttonrighttop

`com.motorola.setup.overlay.gabuttonrighttop`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Useless component of (com.motorola.setup)

Open in App Manager

# com.motorola.setup.overlay.pai

`com.motorola.setup.overlay.pai`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Useless component of (com.motorola.setup)

Open in App Manager

# com.motorola.setup.overlay.tracfone

`com.motorola.setup.overlay.tracfone`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Useless component of (com.motorola.setup)

Open in App Manager

# com.motorola.smart5g

`com.motorola.smart5g`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Battery saving for 5G.

Open in App Manager

# com.motorola.spaces

`com.motorola.spaces`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Family Space

Limits time spending on app for kids.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.motorola.spaces

Open in App Manager

# com.motorola.spectrum.setup.extensions

`com.motorola.spectrum.setup.extensions`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Spectrum Setup

Spectrum connectivity services. Useless and it’s only setup.

Open in App Manager

# com.motorola.sstservice

`com.motorola.sstservice`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Spatial Sound

Provides sst audio effects.

I am not sure how to use this app.

Code is too small, no activities only some frameworks in classes.dex

Open in App Manager

# com.motorola.systemserver

`com.motorola.systemserver`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Moto Service Experience, debugging app.

Open in App Manager

# com.motorola.systemui.desk

`com.motorola.systemui.desk`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

DesktopSystemUI

it’s for desktop maybe when connect to screen phone.

Open in App Manager

# com.motorola.telprov

`com.motorola.telprov`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

It’s needed for carrier O2 so it’s useless for others.

Open in App Manager

# com.motorola.thermalservice

`com.motorola.thermalservice`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Motorola Thermal Service

Turns off phone when it’s too hot.

Open in App Manager

# com.motorola.timezonedata

`com.motorola.timezonedata`

- OEM
- Unsafe

/!\ Causes bootloop on Moto G7 Power (Android 9/10)

Time Zone Data (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.motorola.timezonedata)

Update timezone when traveling to foreign countries.

Open in App Manager

# com.motorola.vzw.loader

`com.motorola.vzw.loader`

- Carrier
- Safe to delete

Exact functionality is unknown. Doesn’t seem to break anything once removed.

Open in App Manager

# com.motorola.wifi.motowifimetrics

`com.motorola.wifi.motowifimetrics`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Useless Wi-Fi daily stats.

Open in App Manager

# com.mtk.telephony

`com.mtk.telephony`

- Others
- Safe to delete

SimRecoveryTestTool

Open in App Manager

# com.naviexpert.NaviExpert

`com.naviexpert.NaviExpert`

- Carrier
- Safe to delete

Navigation T-Mobile

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.naviexpert.NaviExpert

Open in App Manager

# com.nearme.deamon

`com.nearme.deamon`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Package needed by com.nearme.statistics.rom to run service in background at every boot even though the app has been uninstalled

Open in App Manager

# com.nearme.gamecenter

`com.nearme.gamecenter`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Game Center

Acts like QooApp that has a game forum, news, etc. Contains trackers.

Open in App Manager

# com.nearme.romupdate

`com.nearme.romupdate`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Update Service

Probably it’s only for notifications. Anyway, better remove it if you want to remove updates too.

Open in App Manager

# com.nearme.themespace

`com.nearme.themespace`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Theme store

Open in App Manager

# com.nearme.themestore

`com.nearme.themestore`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Themes store

Open in App Manager

# com.netflix.ninja

`com.netflix.ninja`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Netflix app

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.netflix.ninja&hl=en_US

Open in App Manager

# com.nextbit.app

`com.nextbit.app`

- Carrier
- Safe to delete

docomo LIVE UX backup

it’s on some japanese phones

Open in App Manager

# com.nim.rogers

`com.nim.rogers`

- Carrier
- Safe to delete

Texture, a digital magazine service created by Rogers Media. Discontinued in 2019.

Open in App Manager

# com.nothing.OfflineOTAUpgradeApp

`com.nothing.OfflineOTAUpgradeApp`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Hidden offline OTA update. You can get it by typing in dialer: ##682*#*#

Open in App Manager

# com.nothing.agreement

`com.nothing.agreement`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Nothing agreement privacy policy. I’m not sure when it will be needed.

Open in App Manager

# com.nothing.applocker

`com.nothing.applocker`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

App locker

Optional app for locking apps.

Open in App Manager

# com.nothing.appservice

`com.nothing.appservice`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Nothing System Service

Not sure if you need this.

Open in App Manager

# com.nothing.bpf

`com.nothing.bpf`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Needed for connection?

Open in App Manager

# com.nothing.camera

`com.nothing.camera`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Camera

Nothing stock camera

Open in App Manager

# com.nothing.cardservice

`com.nothing.cardservice`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

NothingCardService

WARNING: breaks Nothing Widgets when switching to dark or light mode.

Open in App Manager

# com.nothing.dirac

`com.nothing.dirac`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Audio EQ (equalizer). Some 3rd-party music apps can use it to provide you EQ features.

Open in App Manager

# com.nothing.dirac.DMP

`com.nothing.dirac.DMP`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Audio EQ (equalizer). Some 3rd-party music apps can use it to provide you EQ features.

Open in App Manager

# com.nothing.enginnerservice

`com.nothing.enginnerservice`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Hidden diagnostics without activity frameworks with Qualcomm.

Open in App Manager

# com.nothing.experience

`com.nothing.experience`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Useless frameworks and collection data.

Open in App Manager

# com.nothing.experimental

`com.nothing.experimental`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Experimental features like CONNECT TO TESLA

Open in App Manager

# com.nothing.glyphnotification

`com.nothing.glyphnotification`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Needed for glyph notifications?

Open in App Manager

# com.nothing.hearthstone

`com.nothing.hearthstone`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Nothing Widgets

Widgets that can be found in homescreen.

Open in App Manager

# com.nothing.launcher

`com.nothing.launcher`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Launcher

Stock launcher

Open in App Manager

# com.nothing.launcher.overlay.config

`com.nothing.launcher.overlay.config`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Useless overlay to recent activity

Open in App Manager

# com.nothing.logkit

`com.nothing.logkit`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Hidden tool for logs.

Open in App Manager

# com.nothing.proxy

`com.nothing.proxy`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

It’s for battery optimization

Open in App Manager

# com.nothing.smartcenter

`com.nothing.smartcenter`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Nothing X

It’s something for earphones and testing.

Open in App Manager

# com.nothing.soundrecorder

`com.nothing.soundrecorder`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Sound recorder

Sound recorder app.

Open in App Manager

# com.nothing.systemuitool

`com.nothing.systemuitool`

- OEM
- Unsafe

I think it’s an important app

Open in App Manager

# com.nothing.thirdparty

`com.nothing.thirdparty`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Breaks the Glyph API, Composer and other apps that rely on the Glyph feature will not work anymore.

Open in App Manager

# com.nothing.wallpapersstub

`com.nothing.wallpapersstub`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Needed for basic wallpapers

Open in App Manager

# com.nothing.weather

`com.nothing.weather`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Weather

Nothing Weather

Open in App Manager

# com.novatek.novavis

`com.novatek.novavis`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Debugs, broadcast id?

Open in App Manager

# com.nt.android.overlay.gmsconfig.safetycenter

`com.nt.android.overlay.gmsconfig.safetycenter`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Useless overlay to nothing gmsconfig safetycenter

Open in App Manager

# com.nt.android.overlay.gmsconfig.settings

`com.nt.android.overlay.gmsconfig.settings`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Useless overlay to nothing gmsconfig settings

Open in App Manager

# com.nt.android.overlay.gmsconfig.settingsprovider

`com.nt.android.overlay.gmsconfig.settingsprovider`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Useless overlay to nothing gmsconfig settingsprovider

Open in App Manager

# com.nt.diagswitch

`com.nt.diagswitch`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Hidden USB Diag Switch, adb diagnostics.

Open in App Manager

# com.nt.facerecognition

`com.nt.facerecognition`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Needed for face recognition.

Open in App Manager

# com.nt.grantpermission

`com.nt.grantpermission`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Hidden grant permissions. You can get it by typing in dialer: ##3424*#*#

Open in App Manager

# com.nt.ledlighttest

`com.nt.ledlighttest`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Led Light Test

You can get it by typing in dialer: ##533*#*#

Open in App Manager

# com.nt36xxxtouchscreen.deltadiff

`com.nt36xxxtouchscreen.deltadiff`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Audio test frequency(KHz) to com.vivo.bsptest.

Open in App Manager

# com.nttdocomo.android.applicationmanager

`com.nttdocomo.android.applicationmanager`

- Carrier
- Safe to delete

Docomo Application Manager

Open in App Manager

# com.nttdocomo.android.dhome

`com.nttdocomo.android.dhome`

- Carrier
- Replace with alternative

Docomo Launcher

Open in App Manager

# com.nttdocomo.android.felicaremotelock

`com.nttdocomo.android.felicaremotelock`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

FeliCa Remote security things, not needed

Open in App Manager

# com.nttdocomo.android.iconcier_contents

`com.nttdocomo.android.iconcier_contents`

- Carrier
- Safe to delete

Diagnostics things only in this japanese app

Open in App Manager

# com.nttdocomo.android.initialization

`com.nttdocomo.android.initialization`

- Carrier
- Safe to delete

Docomo Initialization app

Open in App Manager

# com.nttdocomo.android.rwpushcontroller

`com.nttdocomo.android.rwpushcontroller`

- Carrier
- Safe to delete

rwpushcontroller

Another FeliCa Networks app, with japanese language

Useless frameworks

Open in App Manager

# com.nttdocomo.android.store

`com.nttdocomo.android.store`

- Carrier
- Safe to delete

Docomo App Market

Open in App Manager

# com.nttouchscreen.getdata

`com.nttouchscreen.getdata`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Testing things to com.vivo.bsptest.

Open in App Manager

# com.nttouchscreen.mptest

`com.nttouchscreen.mptest`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Novatek MP selftest

Testing things to com.vivo.bsptest.

Open in App Manager

# com.nuance.swype.emui

`com.nuance.swype.emui`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Huawei Swype functions.

Is it the full Swype keyboard or only the Swype function on Huawei keyboard ?

NOTE : Nuance company said it would discontinue support of the Swype keyboard app.

Open in App Manager

# com.oem.autotest

`com.oem.autotest`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Auto Test Server

Used to test the hardware of your device and change hidden settings.

Open in App Manager

# com.oem.euiccpartnerapp

`com.oem.euiccpartnerapp`

- Carrier
- Safe to delete

EuiccPartnerApp

Needed for eSIM (eUICC)?

I think it’s useless.

Open in App Manager

# com.oem.euiccpartnerapp.overlay.retca

`com.oem.euiccpartnerapp.overlay.retca`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

This package is related to the eUICC (embedded Universal Integrated Circuit Card) partner application, specifically an OEM overlay that deals with eSIM functionality and management.

Open in App Manager

# com.oem.logkitsdservice

`com.oem.logkitsdservice`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Used by com.oem.oemlogkit, a shady logging app.

Doesn’t run by default, but can easily be triggered by system apps.

Open in App Manager

# com.oem.nfc

`com.oem.nfc`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

OnePlus NFC tester

Open in App Manager

# com.omusic.gPhone

`com.omusic.gPhone`

- Others
- Safe to delete

friDay music

A treasure house of global music, thousands of situational playlists, complete classification of Chinese, Western, Japanese and Korean, classical, and original soundtracks, allowing you to easily travel the digital music world.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.omusic.gPhone

Open in App Manager

# com.oneplus

`com.oneplus`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Oneplus System

Handles the Oneplus system framework? Possibly unsafe to disable, but please contribute information about what happens if you do.

Open in App Manager

# com.oneplus.accessory

`com.oneplus.accessory`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Oneplus Link

I’m guessing this has to do with connecting to Oneplus accessories, like the Oneplus Buds (wireless earbuds). Might wanna keep it enabled if you use oneplus accessory devices.

Noticed no negative effects from disable after weeks of use.

Open in App Manager

# com.oneplus.account.basiccolorblack.overlay

`com.oneplus.account.basiccolorblack.overlay`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Dark theme for Oneplus Account?

Open in App Manager

# com.oneplus.account.basiccolorwhite.overlay

`com.oneplus.account.basiccolorwhite.overlay`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Light theme for Oneplus Account?

Open in App Manager

# com.oneplus.android.cellbroadcast.overlay

`com.oneplus.android.cellbroadcast.overlay`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Wireless emergency alerts Theme pack

Guessing it’s a pack of themes for the emergency alert UI, based on the name.

Open in App Manager

# com.oneplus.aod

`com.oneplus.aod`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Always On Display / Ambient Display

Runs in the background.

When enabled in settings it shows clock and notifications when you raise the phone or touch the screen.

This is basically a lower-power lock-screen. It could in theory reduce power draw if you check notifications/clock often as OLED screens draw minimal power showing a mostly black screen(black = pixel off), but in practice the number of times you’ll unintentionally trigger it will likely eat up any potential power savings and more. And if your device doesn’t have an OLED screen this will draw way more power.

Most of these power savings could be applied to your standard lock-screen simply by making your background image completely black.

Open in App Manager

# com.oneplus.aod.basiccolorblack.overlay

`com.oneplus.aod.basiccolorblack.overlay`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Theme overlay for AOD? (Always On Display)

Open in App Manager

# com.oneplus.aod.basiccolorwhite.overlay

`com.oneplus.aod.basiccolorwhite.overlay`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Theme overlay for AOD? (Always On Display)

Open in App Manager

# com.oneplus.aodnotification.overlay.gold

`com.oneplus.aodnotification.overlay.gold`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

AoD notification gold

Open in App Manager

# com.oneplus.aodnotification.overlay.purple

`com.oneplus.aodnotification.overlay.purple`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

AoD notification purple

Open in App Manager

# com.oneplus.aodnotification.overlay.red

`com.oneplus.aodnotification.overlay.red`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

AoD notification red

Open in App Manager

# com.oneplus.applocker

`com.oneplus.applocker`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Encrypts and locks apps behind password access.

Open in App Manager

# com.oneplus.appupgrader

`com.oneplus.appupgrader`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Built-in App Updates

Based on the name I’m guessing it’s an upater for built-in Oneplus apps?

Seems safe to disable, but only seems to run on boot, so there’s little to be gained from disabling.

Open in App Manager

# com.oneplus.backuprestore.remoteservice

`com.oneplus.backuprestore.remoteservice`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Likely a backend service for OnePlus Switch(com.oneplus.backuprestore).

I’ve never seen it run in the background.

Probably safe to disable.

Open in App Manager

# com.oneplus.calculator.basiccolorblack.overlay

`com.oneplus.calculator.basiccolorblack.overlay`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Theme overlay for Oneplus Calculator app?

Open in App Manager

# com.oneplus.calendar.black.overlay

`com.oneplus.calendar.black.overlay`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Theme overlay for stock Calendar app?

Open in App Manager

# com.oneplus.calendar.white.overlay

`com.oneplus.calendar.white.overlay`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Theme overlay for stock Calendar app?

Open in App Manager

# com.oneplus.camera

`com.oneplus.camera`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Camera

The stock Oneplus camera app.

Open in App Manager

# com.oneplus.camera.pictureprocessing

`com.oneplus.camera.pictureprocessing`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Is it for image processing?

Open in App Manager

# com.oneplus.card

`com.oneplus.card`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Card Package

Widget which lets you add membership card in Shelf.

You enter numbers for a club card or something and it’ll store it and generate a barcode for you.

Shelf is a page on your home screen that allows you to take memos, add widgets, gain access to your most-used apps, and get a quick glimpse of the weather. Swipe right (from the left edge of your home screen) to reveal it.

Open in App Manager

# com.oneplus.card.black.overlay

`com.oneplus.card.black.overlay`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Theme overlay for Oneplus Card package?

Open in App Manager

# com.oneplus.card.white.overlay

`com.oneplus.card.white.overlay`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Theme overlay for Oneplus Card package?

Open in App Manager

# com.oneplus.carrierlocation

`com.oneplus.carrierlocation`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Carrier Location Access

Runs on boot, but not in the background beyond that.

Not sure what this does. Could be related to detecting region to determine which radio frequencies to use?

Noticed no ill effects from weeks of having it disabled.

Open in App Manager

# com.oneplus.cloud.basiccolorblack.overlay

`com.oneplus.cloud.basiccolorblack.overlay`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Theme overlay for some Oneplus Cloud thing?

Open in App Manager

# com.oneplus.cloud.basiccolorwhite.overlay

`com.oneplus.cloud.basiccolorwhite.overlay`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Theme overlay for some Oneplus Cloud thing?

Open in App Manager

# com.oneplus.collectiondata

`com.oneplus.collectiondata`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Collection data to telephony?

Open in App Manager

# com.oneplus.commonoverlay.android

`com.oneplus.commonoverlay.android`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Needed for notifications? Status_bar?

Open in App Manager

# com.oneplus.commonoverlay.com.android.networkstack.inprocess

`com.oneplus.commonoverlay.com.android.networkstack.inprocess`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Needed for DHCP hostname?, captive portal HTTP URLs?

Open in App Manager

# com.oneplus.commonoverlay.com.android.networkstack.inprocess.cn

`com.oneplus.commonoverlay.com.android.networkstack.inprocess.cn`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Needed for DHCP hostname?, captive portal HTTP URLs? Generate_204 Chinese Google?

Open in App Manager

# com.oneplus.commonoverlay.com.android.systemui

`com.oneplus.commonoverlay.com.android.systemui`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Needed for wellbeing or notifications?

Open in App Manager

# com.oneplus.commonoverlay.com.android.wifi.resources

`com.oneplus.commonoverlay.com.android.wifi.resources`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Wi-Fi configs?

Open in App Manager

# com.oneplus.commonoverlay.com.google.android.networkstack

`com.oneplus.commonoverlay.com.google.android.networkstack`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Needed for DHCP hostname?, captive portal HTTP URLs?

Open in App Manager

# com.oneplus.commonoverlay.com.google.android.networkstack.cn

`com.oneplus.commonoverlay.com.google.android.networkstack.cn`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Needed for DHCP hostname?, captive portal HTTP URLs? Generate_204 Chinese Google?

Open in App Manager

# com.oneplus.commonoverlay.com.oneplus

`com.oneplus.commonoverlay.com.oneplus`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Testing things, debugging

Open in App Manager

# com.oneplus.communication.data

`com.oneplus.communication.data`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Oneplus call recorder service. Feature accessible from the stock dialer app.

Open in App Manager

# com.oneplus.contacts.basiccolorblack.overlay

`com.oneplus.contacts.basiccolorblack.overlay`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Theme overlay for Oneplus Contacts?

Open in App Manager

# com.oneplus.contacts.basiccolorwhite.overlay

`com.oneplus.contacts.basiccolorwhite.overlay`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Theme overlay for Oneplus Contacts?

Open in App Manager

# com.oneplus.coreservice

`com.oneplus.coreservice`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Android System

Important system package for Oneplus phones?

Runs in the background as part of the system.

Contains broadcast dispatch and theme handler services.

Probably unsafe to disable, but please contribute info about what happens if you do.

Open in App Manager

# com.oneplus.cota

`com.oneplus.cota`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Carrier Update

Runs in the background.

cota = Carrier OTA. Handles carrier-specific OTA updates? Probably safe to disable if you didn’t get your phone from a carrier; the normal System Update(com.oneplus.opbackup) should handle the OTA updates. I can confirm that I got an OTA notification even with this disabled.

Open in App Manager

# com.oneplus.dataoptimization

`com.oneplus.dataoptimization`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

OPDataOptimization

Doesn’t contain any services and I’ve never seen it run.

Open in App Manager

# com.oneplus.deskclock.black.overlay

`com.oneplus.deskclock.black.overlay`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Theme overlay for Oneplus Clock app?

Open in App Manager

# com.oneplus.deskclock.white.overlay

`com.oneplus.deskclock.white.overlay`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Theme overlay for Oneplus Clock app?

Open in App Manager

# com.oneplus.diagnosemanager

`com.oneplus.diagnosemanager`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Logging app for diagnosis/troubleshooting when the SIM card state change. Only used on devices running OxygenOS 9 and lower. Runs at boot and triggers when SIM card state change.

Pithus analysis: https://beta.pithus.org/report/f4c76054795bf55012edf1f60e992b6e339085b9ca2cbe685917a62dd07492c0

Open in App Manager

# com.oneplus.dialer

`com.oneplus.dialer`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

OnePlus Dialer used in OxygenOS 11 and lower.

Note: don’t forget to download another phone dialer app before removing this package.

Open in App Manager

# com.oneplus.dirac.simplemanager

`com.oneplus.dirac.simplemanager`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Runs in the background.

Main Dirac service.

Audio fidelity improvement from the Swedish company Dirac.

Attempts to achieve a flat frequency response curve(i.e: fidelity). Should mainly improve speaker fidelity as it can be pre-calculated and stored as a corrective EQ curve, something not possible for most devices connected through the 3.5mm jack; presets only exist for a very limited number of headphones. Change for non-preset 3.5mm jack devices is just a generic EQ curve that could decrease fidelity just as likely as it could increase it.

Open in App Manager

# com.oneplus.dirac.simplemanager.basiccolorblack.overlay

`com.oneplus.dirac.simplemanager.basiccolorblack.overlay`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Theme overlay for Dirac?

Open in App Manager

# com.oneplus.dirac.simplemanager.basiccolorwhite.overlay

`com.oneplus.dirac.simplemanager.basiccolorwhite.overlay`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Theme overlay for Dirac?

Open in App Manager

# com.oneplus.dm

`com.oneplus.dm`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Subscriber Device Management

Has only privacy online agreement activity.

Open in App Manager

# com.oneplus.engmode

`com.oneplus.engmode`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Some kind of Engineer mode? I’ve no clue.

Contains a bunch of activities with “info” in their names.

Contains an “OpFloatViewService”, but I’ve never seen it run.

Open in App Manager

# com.oneplus.faceunlock

`com.oneplus.faceunlock`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Face Unlock

Runs in the background as part of the system.

Unlock your device by simply looking at the display.

Face unlock is bad for security and privacy:

https://www.ubergizmo.com/2017/03/galaxy-s8-facial-unlock-photograph/

https://www.kaspersky.com/blog/face-unlock-insecurity/21618/

https://www.freecodecamp.org/news/why-you-should-never-unlock-your-phone-with-your-face-79c07772a28/

Open in App Manager

# com.oneplus.factorymode.specialtest

`com.oneplus.factorymode.specialtest`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Engineering Mode Special Test

Used in the factory to test devices.

See com.oneplus.factorymode

Open in App Manager

# com.oneplus.filemanager.black.overlay

`com.oneplus.filemanager.black.overlay`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Theme overlay for Oneplus File manager app?

Open in App Manager

# com.oneplus.filemanager.white.overlay

`com.oneplus.filemanager.white.overlay`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Theme overlay for Oneplus File manager app?

Open in App Manager

# com.oneplus.gamespace.black.overlay

`com.oneplus.gamespace.black.overlay`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Theme overlay for Game Space?

Open in App Manager

# com.oneplus.gamespace.white.overlay

`com.oneplus.gamespace.white.overlay`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Theme overlay for Game Space?

Open in App Manager

# com.oneplus.geoiptime

`com.oneplus.geoiptime`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Sets the Timezone (it is not an NTP client). Automatically starts at boot and connects to `checkip.amazonaws.com` and `gateway.oneplus.com`.

Pithus analysis: https://beta.pithus.org/report/5e375a6b8da588a1490e42266f4e33975ce73207d79755a109101bd5fb07cc7c

Open in App Manager

# com.oneplus.iconpack.circle

`com.oneplus.iconpack.circle`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

OnePlus Icon Pack - Round (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.oneplus.iconpack.circle)

Open in App Manager

# com.oneplus.iconpack.oneplus

`com.oneplus.iconpack.oneplus`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

OnePlus Icon Pack (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.oneplus.iconpack.oneplus)

Open in App Manager

# com.oneplus.iconpack.oneplush2

`com.oneplus.iconpack.oneplush2`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

OnePlus Hydrogen Icon Pack

Open in App Manager

# com.oneplus.iconpack.onepluso2

`com.oneplus.iconpack.onepluso2`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

OnePlus Oxygen Icon Pack

Open in App Manager

# com.oneplus.iconpack.square

`com.oneplus.iconpack.square`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

OnePlus Icon Pack - Square (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.oneplus.iconpack.square)

Open in App Manager

# com.oneplus.ifaaservice

`com.oneplus.ifaaservice`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

IFAA = (China’s) Internet Finance Authentication Alliance

Provides biometric authentication for Alipay. Safe to disable if you don’t use it.

Open in App Manager

# com.oneplus.membership

`com.oneplus.membership`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Red Cable Club

Battery drain if account added.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.oneplus.membership

Open in App Manager

# com.oneplus.minidumpoptimization

`com.oneplus.minidumpoptimization`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

OPMinidumpOptimization

Runs in the background.

Not sure what it does, but haven’t noticed any negative effects from weeks of having it disabled.

Open in App Manager

# com.oneplus.mms.basiccolorblack.overlay

`com.oneplus.mms.basiccolorblack.overlay`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Dark theme overlay for Oneplus Messages app?

Open in App Manager

# com.oneplus.mms.basiccolorwhite.overlay

`com.oneplus.mms.basiccolorwhite.overlay`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Light theme overlay for Oneplus Messages app?

Open in App Manager

# com.oneplus.note.black.overlay

`com.oneplus.note.black.overlay`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Dark theme overlay for Oneplus Notes app?

Open in App Manager

# com.oneplus.note.white.overlay

`com.oneplus.note.white.overlay`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Light theme overlay for Oneplus Notes app?

Open in App Manager

# com.oneplus.nroptimization

`com.oneplus.nroptimization`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Optimization telephony?

Open in App Manager

# com.oneplus.odmoverlay.android

`com.oneplus.odmoverlay.android`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Android System Theme pack

Guessing it’s a pack of themes for some Oneplus-specific system components, based on the name.

Open in App Manager

# com.oneplus.odmoverlay.com.android.settings

`com.oneplus.odmoverlay.com.android.settings`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Settings Theme pack

Guessing it’s a pack of themes for the settings app, based on the name.

Open in App Manager

# com.oneplus.odmoverlay.com.android.systemui

`com.oneplus.odmoverlay.com.android.systemui`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

System UI Theme pack

Guessing it’s a pack of themes for some Oneplus-specific system component, based on the name.

Open in App Manager

# com.oneplus.odmoverlay.com.oneplus

`com.oneplus.odmoverlay.com.oneplus`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Oneplus System Theme pack

Guessing it’s a pack of themes for Oneplus-specific system components, based on the name.

Open in App Manager

# com.oneplus.opbackup

`com.oneplus.opbackup`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

System Update

Runs in the background.

Handles things related to OTA system updates.

Safe to disable, but probably breaks system updates.

Open in App Manager

# com.oneplus.opbackup.black.overlay

`com.oneplus.opbackup.black.overlay`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Theme overlay for System Update?

Open in App Manager

# com.oneplus.opbackup.white.overlay

`com.oneplus.opbackup.white.overlay`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Theme overlay for System Update?

Open in App Manager

# com.oneplus.opshelf

`com.oneplus.opshelf`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

OnePlus Shelf (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.oneplus.opshelf)

Widget panel accessible from swiping down on the top-right side of the screen allowing quick access to apps, meteo, spotify, memos…

Pithus analysis: https://beta.pithus.org/report/a50f166c8c2fae1204650c7af1cb287e20ad5286a89b013ada787f4b1b90fc64.

Open in App Manager

# com.oneplus.opsports

`com.oneplus.opsports`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Cricket Scores (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.oneplus.opsports)

Lets you access and follow cricket teams and tournaments.

Open in App Manager

# com.oneplus.opwlb

`com.oneplus.opwlb`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Work-Life Balance

Not present in most Oneplus phones? This functionality might have been superseded by other similar apps, like for example Zen Mode.

Haven’t tested, but probably safe to disable.

Open in App Manager

# com.oneplus.opwlb.black.overlay

`com.oneplus.opwlb.black.overlay`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Theme overlay for Oneplus Work-Life Balance?

Open in App Manager

# com.oneplus.opwlb.white.overlay

`com.oneplus.opwlb.white.overlay`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Theme overlay for Oneplus Work-Life Balance?

Open in App Manager

# com.oneplus.orm

`com.oneplus.orm`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Seems to be Oneplus’ Memory Management System according to a press-kit/-release they made for Android 11 (multiple sites wrote “ORM Memory Management System” word-for-word).

Runs in the background as part of the system. Runs even if disabled? Doesn’t use any RAM when disabled tho, vs ~50MB when enabled.

Seems safe to disable, haven’t noticed any negative effects in weeks of use, but I assume it breaks the “RAM Boost” feature (which is pointless anyway IMO).

Apk file name: OPOmm, mm = Memory Management?

Has 2 permissions: KILL_BACKGROUND_PROCESSES and SET_TIME_ZONE.

Contains 2 services: OPManagerService and BackgroundCollectorService.

Open in App Manager

# com.oneplus.overlay

`com.oneplus.overlay`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Open in App Manager

# com.oneplus.productoverlay.android

`com.oneplus.productoverlay.android`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Android System Theme pack

Guessing it’s a pack of themes for some Android System component, based on the name.

Open in App Manager

# com.oneplus.productoverlay.com.android.providers.settings

`com.oneplus.productoverlay.com.android.providers.settings`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Settings Storage Theme pack

Guessing it’s a pack of themes for Settings Storage, based on the name.

Open in App Manager

# com.oneplus.productoverlay.com.oneplus

`com.oneplus.productoverlay.com.oneplus`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Oneplus System Theme pack

Guessing it’s a pack of themes for Oneplus-specific system components, based on the name.

Open in App Manager

# com.oneplus.providers.media

`com.oneplus.providers.media`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

OnePlus Media Storage

Runs in the background.

Seems to just add recycle bin functionality to your file management (file browsers). Keep enabled if you like that function. But safe to disable if you don’t want it.

Open in App Manager

# com.oneplus.screenrecord

`com.oneplus.screenrecord`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Screen Recorder

The Android 11 screen recorder with some Oneplus modifications.

Runs the “SystemUITileService” when you have it as one of the quicksettings tiles, but doesn’t seem to run in the background outside of that.

Doesn’t have an app icon, but you can create a shortcut to it with the Activity Launcher app (to avoid the background service).

https://f-droid.org/en/packages/de.szalkowski.activitylauncher/

Open in App Manager

# com.oneplus.screenrecord.black.overlay

`com.oneplus.screenrecord.black.overlay`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Theme overlay for Oneplus Screenrecord?

Open in App Manager

# com.oneplus.screenrecord.white.overlay

`com.oneplus.screenrecord.white.overlay`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Theme overlay for Oneplus Screenrecord?

Open in App Manager

# com.oneplus.sdcardservice

`com.oneplus.sdcardservice`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Needed for sdcard?

Open in App Manager

# com.oneplus.security

`com.oneplus.security`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Dashboard

Runs “WidgetViewService” and “SecureService” in the background.

Manages widget data access? Noticed no apparent ill effects on disable in Android 9.

Open in App Manager

# com.oneplus.security.black.overlay

`com.oneplus.security.black.overlay`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Dark theme overlay for com.oneplus.security?

Open in App Manager

# com.oneplus.security.white.overlay

`com.oneplus.security.white.overlay`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Light theme overlay for com.oneplus.security?

Open in App Manager

# com.oneplus.ses

`com.oneplus.ses`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

OPSes

Apk file name: OPSesAuthentication.

Contains a “SesService”, but I’ve never seen it run.

Related to Amazon SES?(Simple Email Service) https://aws.amazon.com/ses/

Open in App Manager

# com.oneplus.setupwizard

`com.oneplus.setupwizard`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

The Oneplus portion of the first-boot setup.

Runs on boot, but not in the background beyond that.

Open in App Manager

# com.oneplus.simcontacts

`com.oneplus.simcontacts`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

SimContacts Manager

Runs in the background. Manages contacts and sync to SIM? Noticed no apparent ill effects on disable in Android 9.

Open in App Manager

# com.oneplus.simcontacts.basiccolorblack.overlay

`com.oneplus.simcontacts.basiccolorblack.overlay`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Dark theme overlay for Oneplus SimContacts Manager app?

Open in App Manager

# com.oneplus.simcontacts.basiccolorwhite.overlay

`com.oneplus.simcontacts.basiccolorwhite.overlay`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Light theme overlay for Oneplus SimContacts Manager app?

Open in App Manager

# com.oneplus.skin

`com.oneplus.skin`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Open in App Manager

# com.oneplus.sms.smscplugger

`com.oneplus.sms.smscplugger`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Probably related to SMS based on the name?

Contains no services and I’ve never seen it run.

Open in App Manager

# com.oneplus.sound.tuner

`com.oneplus.sound.tuner`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Dolby Atmos

Runs in the background as part of the system. Runs even if disabled.

Sound tuning for Atmos. Breaks the Dolby Atmos sound settings menu if disabled.

Could in theory increase loudspeaker fidelity as it can be pre-calculated and stored as a corrective EQ curve, something not possible for headphones (they’d need a unique preset for each pair of headphones).

Open in App Manager

# com.oneplus.soundrecorder

`com.oneplus.soundrecorder`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Recorder

OnePlus sound recording app.

Requires turning on “Allow modifying system settings” to use for some reason? Probably tied to recording phone-calls.

Open in App Manager

# com.oneplus.soundrecorder.black.overlay

`com.oneplus.soundrecorder.black.overlay`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Theme overlay for Soundrecorder app?

Open in App Manager

# com.oneplus.soundrecorder.white.overlay

`com.oneplus.soundrecorder.white.overlay`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Theme overlay for Soundrecorder app?

Open in App Manager

# com.oneplus.store

`com.oneplus.store`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

OnePlus Store

Offers getting favorites OnePlus phones in good price.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.oneplus.store

Open in App Manager

# com.oneplus.telephonyoptimization

`com.oneplus.telephonyoptimization`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

OPTelephonyOptimization

Contains a service with the same name, but I’ve never seen it run.

Open in App Manager

# com.oneplus.twspods

`com.oneplus.twspods`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

OnePlus Buds (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.oneplus.twspods)

Companion app for Oneplus Buds. For updating firmware and changing settings.

Open in App Manager

# com.oneplus.vendoroverlay.android

`com.oneplus.vendoroverlay.android`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Overlay to extra kbytes adjust?

Open in App Manager

# com.oneplus.vendoroverlay.com.android.providers.settings

`com.oneplus.vendoroverlay.com.android.providers.settings`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Default backup transport Google. Not needed for backup

Open in App Manager

# com.oneplus.vendoroverlay.com.android.systemui

`com.oneplus.vendoroverlay.com.android.systemui`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

It has nothing in the code.

Open in App Manager

# com.oneplus.vendoroverlay.com.oneplus

`com.oneplus.vendoroverlay.com.oneplus`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Config to overheat?

Open in App Manager

# com.oneplus.vendoroverlay.com.oneplus.wifiapsettings

`com.oneplus.vendoroverlay.com.oneplus.wifiapsettings`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

OP_white_mode?

Open in App Manager

# com.oneplus.wallpaper

`com.oneplus.wallpaper`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Pack of live wallpapers from Oneplus.

Open in App Manager

# com.oneplus.wifiapsettings

`com.oneplus.wifiapsettings`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Wi-Fi Access Point Settings?

Runs on boot.

Noticed no change after disabling; Wi-Fi and related menus still seem fully functional.

Open in App Manager

# com.oneplus.wifiapsettings.basiccolorblack.overlay

`com.oneplus.wifiapsettings.basiccolorblack.overlay`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Dark theme for Wi-Fi Access Point Settings?

Open in App Manager

# com.oneplus.wifiapsettings.basiccolorwhite.overlay

`com.oneplus.wifiapsettings.basiccolorwhite.overlay`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Light theme for Wi-Fi Access Point Settings?

Open in App Manager

# com.onyx.aiassistant

`com.onyx.aiassistant`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Onyx Boox AI Assistant. Safe to remove

Open in App Manager

# com.onyx.android.ksync

`com.onyx.android.ksync`

- OEM
- Unsafe

Ksync app. UNSAFE to remove because it will crash the Onyx launcher but you can safely disable it

Open in App Manager

# com.onyx.android.production.test

`com.onyx.android.production.test`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Test app enabled by clicking 5 times on the Onyx Version, it contains tests for screen quality

Open in App Manager

# com.onyx.appmarket

`com.onyx.appmarket`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

The Onyx Store app, you will not have any other way to install app if you uninstall it

You will need to install an alternative store via adb

Open in App Manager

# com.onyx.calculator

`com.onyx.calculator`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

The Onyx calculator app

Open in App Manager

# com.onyx.clock

`com.onyx.clock`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

The Onyx Clock app

Open in App Manager

# com.onyx.dict

`com.onyx.dict`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

The Onyx Dict app

Open in App Manager

# com.onyx.easytransfer

`com.onyx.easytransfer`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Onyx Easy Transfer app

Open in App Manager

# com.onyx.gallery

`com.onyx.gallery`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Onyx Gallery app

Open in App Manager

# com.onyx.igetshop

`com.onyx.igetshop`

- OEM
- Unsafe

Onyx iGetShot app, UNSAFE to remove because it will crash the Onyx Launcher but safe to DISABLE

Open in App Manager

# com.onyx.kime

`com.onyx.kime`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Onyx Kime app

Open in App Manager

# com.onyx.kreader

`com.onyx.kreader`

- OEM
- Unsafe

Onyx KReader app, UNSAFE to remove because it will crash the Onyx Launcher can be safely disabled.

Remember to load another reader app

Open in App Manager

# com.onyx.latinime

`com.onyx.latinime`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

The Onyx Keyboard. Removing it will leave withe google STT keyboard.

Open in App Manager

# com.onyx.mail

`com.onyx.mail`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Onyx Mail app

Open in App Manager

# com.onyx.musicplayer

`com.onyx.musicplayer`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Onyx Music Player app

Open in App Manager

# com.onyx.voicerecorder

`com.onyx.voicerecorder`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Onyx Voice Recorder app

Open in App Manager

# com.oplus.account

`com.oplus.account`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Account Center. Required for most OnePlus features. Removal gets rid of Login with OnePlus Account notification.

Open in App Manager

# com.oplus.aiunit

`com.oplus.aiunit`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

AIUnit

System service related to the intelligence function. It’s safe to remove but also breaks the Smart Cutout, AI Editor, and potentially other gallery features.

Open in App Manager

# com.oplus.android.overlay.gmsconfig.common

`com.oplus.android.overlay.gmsconfig.common`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Overlay to vendor required apps?

Theres google apps and some not important oppo apps on the lists, not needed.

Open in App Manager

# com.oplus.android.overlay.modules.documentsui

`com.oplus.android.overlay.modules.documentsui`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Useless overlay to documentsui bools.xml: is_launcher_enabled true

Open in App Manager

# com.oplus.appdetail

`com.oplus.appdetail`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Secure app installation

Open in App Manager

# com.oplus.audio.effectcenter

`com.oplus.audio.effectcenter`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

AudioEffectCenter

Dolby support for Chinese apps and some Google. It’s so bloated.

Open in App Manager

# com.oplus.battery

`com.oplus.battery`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Battery

Needed for power managment in settings?

https://xdaforums.com/t/how-to-fix-oneplus-11-thermal-throttling.4560085/post-89255314

Better test it.

Open in App Manager

# com.oplus.batterywarning

`com.oplus.batterywarning`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Battery warning.

Uses accessbility, GPS and Wi-Fi.

Open in App Manager

# com.oplus.blacklistapp

`com.oplus.blacklistapp`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Block & filter

Call blocking app that’s tied with device caller app, contains fuction to look caller location on Google Maps, potentially untrusted.

Open in App Manager

# com.oplus.blur

`com.oplus.blur`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

All the blur effects in the system UI will be removed and replaced with completely transparent if you remove this package.

Open in App Manager

# com.oplus.bttestmode

`com.oplus.bttestmode`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

BTtestmode

Bluetooth SAR Signaling, Scene Test

Open in App Manager

# com.oplus.cast

`com.oplus.cast`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Screencast

Phone casting (casting phone screen to other devices).

Open in App Manager

# com.oplus.cota

`com.oplus.cota`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Carrier software updater?

Looks like software updater for carrier phones.

Open in App Manager

# com.oplus.customize.coreapp

`com.oplus.customize.coreapp`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Useless frameworks

Open in App Manager

# com.oplus.dmp

`com.oplus.dmp`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Deactivate Traffic Management

Fusion search service?

Open in App Manager

# com.oplus.eid

`com.oplus.eid`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Eid-Service

It’s something about card chips or online identity? Useless. China.

Open in App Manager

# com.oplus.encryption

`com.oplus.encryption`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Private Safe

After uninstalling, the option to use the file safe in the privacy settings disappears. There is also a section left in the settings that does nothing when clicked.

Open in App Manager

# com.oplus.engineercamera

`com.oplus.engineercamera`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

EngineerCamera

Testing camera things.

Open in App Manager

# com.oplus.engineermode

`com.oplus.engineermode`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

EngineerMode

Testing phone things(like audio, bluetooth, etc.).

Open in App Manager

# com.oplus.engineermodeforflipkart

`com.oplus.engineermodeforflipkart`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Engineermode2

This is app for get flipkartAddress and ShowSarImeiReceiver.

I found some info: This phone is part of Flipkart Smart Plan and not eligible for release till any instant advance amount availed is repaid.

Open in App Manager

# com.oplus.engineernetwork

`com.oplus.engineernetwork`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

EngineerNetwork

Testing network things.

Open in App Manager

# com.oplus.exserviceui

`com.oplus.exserviceui`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Gesture Motion Services

Is related to gesture navigation ‘com.oplus.gesture’.

Open in App Manager

# com.oplus.eyeprotect

`com.oplus.eyeprotect`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Eye protection mode

Safe to remove if you dont use this feature. It can be found in the settings.

Open in App Manager

# com.oplus.framework.rro.oneplus

`com.oplus.framework.rro.oneplus`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

A runtime resource overlay (RRO) is a package that changes the resource values of a target package at runtime. For example, an app installed on the system image might change its behavior based upon the value of a resource. Rather than hardcoding the resource value at build time, an RRO installed on a different partition can change the values of the app’s resources at runtime.

RROs can be enabled or disabled. You can programmatically set the enable/disable state to toggle an RRO’s ability to change resource values. RROs are disabled by default (however, static RROs are enabled by default).

https://source.android.com/docs/core/runtime/rros

Open in App Manager

# com.oplus.framework_bluetooth.overlay

`com.oplus.framework_bluetooth.overlay`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Needed to bluetooth?

Open in App Manager

# com.oplus.gesture

`com.oplus.gesture`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Always-on screen gestures.

Open in App Manager

# com.oplus.hamlet

`com.oplus.hamlet`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Vision Enhance

Useless things about color maybe to wallpaper?

Open in App Manager

# com.oplus.healthservice

`com.oplus.healthservice`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

healthservice

Some health function, needed for correct work of fitness trackers and pedometer from realme. When deleted, it does not seem to affect the operation of the phone.

Open in App Manager

# com.oplus.interconnectcollectkit

`com.oplus.interconnectcollectkit`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

InterconnectCollectKit

It may have something to do with the device’s fast connection by name. BUT I see only it collects system logs and it has something to com.heytap.accessory.

Open in App Manager

# com.oplus.kekepay

`com.oplus.kekepay`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Chinese pay service? Safe to remove but no documentation found online

[APK NEEDED]

Open in App Manager

# com.oplus.keyguard.clock.base

`com.oplus.keyguard.clock.base`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

The clock style available in the lock screen and the theme manager.

Open in App Manager

# com.oplus.keyguard.clock.gallery

`com.oplus.keyguard.clock.gallery`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

The clock style available in the lock screen and the theme manager.

Open in App Manager

# com.oplus.keyguard.clock.graffiti

`com.oplus.keyguard.clock.graffiti`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

The clock style available in the lock screen and the theme manager.

Open in App Manager

# com.oplus.keyguard.clock.magazine

`com.oplus.keyguard.clock.magazine`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

The clock style available in the lock screen and the theme manager.

Open in App Manager

# com.oplus.linker

`com.oplus.linker`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

OPSynergy

Used for the Synergy app to link your phone to your PC (It doesn’t work well beyond controlling your phone from your PC).

Open in App Manager

# com.oplus.location

`com.oplus.location`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Chinese location. Have China MCC. Useless

Open in App Manager

# com.oplus.locationproxy

`com.oplus.locationproxy`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Carrier Location Services

Extra location telemetry, not related to any GPS functions.

Open in App Manager

# com.oplus.mediacontroller

`com.oplus.mediacontroller`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Media Controller.

Responsible for the Dynamic Island feature for music applications and showing the ‘Now playing’ notification on lockscreen.

Open in App Manager

# com.oplus.melody

`com.oplus.melody`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Wireless Earphones

Wireless headset advanced configuration related (after uninstallation some Bluetooth headset setting options will be missing items, if you do not have headset setting problems, it is recommended to uninstall)

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.oplus.melody

Open in App Manager

# com.oplus.metis

`com.oplus.metis`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Metis

User Behavior Records. Hidden with no activities. Collects data.

Open in App Manager

# com.oplus.nas

`com.oplus.nas`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

NetworkAssistSys

Needed for network I guess by dialogs found in code. Has location & phone permission, can read your call logs. Runs in background. After disabling, no issues occured (OxygenOS 14, OnePlus 11).

Open in App Manager

# com.oplus.ndsf

`com.oplus.ndsf`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

DSF

Provides the ability to authenticate your identity when you connect your device.

For the ‘Device Connection Security Service’ to work properly, it needs to collect

information about your HeyTap account to support automatic connection to different

devices with the same account and connect to the Internet to verify the security of your HeyTap account.

Open in App Manager

# com.oplus.nhs

`com.oplus.nhs`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

NetworkHealthService

(Uninstallation may cause the power saving mode optimization option of turning off 5G to be disabled, only briefly, after which it will automatically return to 5G) needs more testing.

Open in App Manager

# com.oplus.notificationmanager

`com.oplus.notificationmanager`

- OEM
- Unsafe

Notification management will not work when uninstalled/disabled.

Open in App Manager

# com.oplus.nrMode

`com.oplus.nrMode`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

OplusNrModeControl

Required for Smart 5G.

Open in App Manager

# com.oplus.obrain

`com.oplus.obrain`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

OBrain

Log component, domestic special, the key to a MIDAS service, looking at the dex content is also to catch log.

Open in App Manager

# com.oplus.oca

`com.oplus.oca`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Has something related to wallet smart card

Open in App Manager

# com.oplus.ocar

`com.oplus.ocar`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Car+

Related to Oppo’s car app [APK NEEDED]

Open in App Manager

# com.oplus.ocloud

`com.oplus.ocloud`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Its not about cloud but a lot logs.

Open in App Manager

# com.oplus.ocs

`com.oplus.ocs`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

OpenCapabilityService

Chinese unique identifier privacy hazard.

Open in App Manager

# com.oplus.olc

`com.oplus.olc`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Olc

Logger, a new appearance in F.05, the domestic special, and all say that they are log core.

Open in App Manager

# com.oplus.omoji

`com.oplus.omoji`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Omoji

Avatar editing app.

Open in App Manager

# com.oplus.onet

`com.oplus.onet`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

ONet

Useless frameworks. To secure keyboard, grant permissions. It’s not needed.

Open in App Manager

# com.oplus.onetrace

`com.oplus.onetrace`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

OneTrace

Logging component, may be used for feedback toolkit log capture, domestic specials.

Open in App Manager

# com.oplus.oscenter

`com.oplus.oscenter`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Useless frameworks security.

Open in App Manager

# com.oplus.ota

`com.oplus.ota`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Software update

Provides System Updates.

Open in App Manager

# com.oplus.ovoicemanager

`com.oplus.ovoicemanager`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Voice assistant related

Open in App Manager

# com.oplus.owkservice

`com.oplus.owkservice`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Weird app that has time sync and start/stop Monitor Wifi Connectivity, also has oplus statistics component to tracking events.

Open in App Manager

# com.oplus.padconnect

`com.oplus.padconnect`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

It has pad settings and multi-screen connect.

Open in App Manager

# com.oplus.pantanal.ums

`com.oplus.pantanal.ums`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Ubiquitous Manager Service

A service required for Fluid Cloud (Dynamic Island clone) feature in OxygenOS/ColorOS/RealmeUI (Android 14). Runs in background. After disabling, no issues occurred but there’s a little empty space between clock and recent notification icons on the right.

Open in App Manager

# com.oplus.phonenoareainquire

`com.oplus.phonenoareainquire`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Number Origin

Not yet uninstalled but is related to phone calling function, need to check deeply…

Open in App Manager

# com.oplus.portrait

`com.oplus.portrait`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Canvas

An additional feature for AOD that allows you to further personalize the disabled screen. If not used, you can delete it.

Open in App Manager

# com.oplus.postmanservice

`com.oplus.postmanservice`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Calibration, scan QR code test

Open in App Manager

# com.oplus.powermonitor

`com.oplus.powermonitor`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Power monitor

Logging component to upload temperature control logs.

Open in App Manager

# com.oplus.pscanvas

`com.oplus.pscanvas`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Open Canvas

Split-screen feature, see:

https://community.oneplus.com/thread/1484307668276346883.

Open in App Manager

# com.oplus.romupdate

`com.oplus.romupdate`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Update Service

If you wanna remove it to keep ram, it’s a bad idea. Better remove com.oplus.ota too if you don’t plan to update system.

Open in App Manager

# com.oplus.sauhelper

`com.oplus.sauhelper`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

SAUHelper

It’s very much a placeholder app with no real functionality, but it can’t be uninstalled or deactivated, and it can be SUSPENDED.

Open in App Manager

# com.oplus.screenrecorder

`com.oplus.screenrecorder`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Screenrecorder

Open in App Manager

# com.oplus.securitypermission

`com.oplus.securitypermission`

- OEM
- Unsafe

Permission manager

If removed, in some players (and not only), it will not be possible to enable picture-in-picture capability due to lack of customization: Settings -> Manage apps -> Top of other apps.

Open in App Manager

# com.oplus.smartengine

`com.oplus.smartengine`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

It appears to be an app used for testing, no internet access, very few intents, shouldn’t have self-started, should run on demand. Some people have reported it as a support component for speedcards, some speedcards won’t load after uninstalling.

Open in App Manager

# com.oplus.statistics.rom

`com.oplus.statistics.rom`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

User Experience Program

Intrusive telemetry. Runs at boot and constantly stays in background

Pithus analysis: https://beta.pithus.org/report/7720549a5b4bc305a15e19b3e17ba6857a52e6e12db94006677c59f2fad84331

Open in App Manager

# com.oplus.stdsp

`com.oplus.stdsp`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Device Security Service

it’s a basic service module that helps users discover security risks in their devices and generate appropriate security policies. Detect xposed, and log suite related, needless to say, deactivate.

Open in App Manager

# com.oplus.subsys

`com.oplus.subsys`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Its app for virtual communication. Depends on ‘com.oplus.virtualcomm’.

Open in App Manager

# com.oplus.themestore

`com.oplus.themestore`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Theme Store

To change fonts, wallpapers, etc. of your device. Note that you can download but you can’t apply unless you have registered for/sign in with HeyTap account.

Open in App Manager

# com.oplus.thirdkit

`com.oplus.thirdkit`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Compatibility problem solving

Third party related.

Open in App Manager

# com.oplus.trafficmonitor

`com.oplus.trafficmonitor`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

OnePlus Data usage

Oneplus traffic monitor (monthly data usage, etc). This app is so bloated.

Open in App Manager

# com.oplus.uiengine

`com.oplus.uiengine`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Needed for themes? I found a lot of gameloading things, Proguard?, lists of apps idk for what. Remove it not bricks anything probably.

Open in App Manager

# com.oplus.uxdesign

`com.oplus.uxdesign`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Wallpapers & style

Needed for changing wallpaper.

Open in App Manager

# com.oplus.vdc

`com.oplus.vdc`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

It’s an app used to convert nearby devices into virtual hardware resources for the central device. Require internet to transfer data across devices.

Open in App Manager

# com.oplus.viewtalk

`com.oplus.viewtalk`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

ViewTalk

Application for recognizing text in an image and reading it out loud.

Did not figure out how it works.

Open in App Manager

# com.oplus.vip

`com.oplus.vip`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

My OPPO

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.oplus.vip

Open in App Manager

# com.oplus.virtualcomm

`com.oplus.virtualcomm`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

It’s probably virtual communications.

Also about these it’s in the code.

Open in App Manager

# com.oplus.wallpapers

`com.oplus.wallpapers`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Wallpapers

Needed for wallpapers.

Open in App Manager

# com.oplus.wifitest

`com.oplus.wifitest`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

wifitest

Just a testing mode accessed through phone dialing code.

Open in App Manager

# com.oplus.wirelesssettings

`com.oplus.wirelesssettings`

- OEM
- Unsafe

DCSSDK

Wireless settings.

Open in App Manager

# com.opos.ads

`com.opos.ads`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Chinese ads click tracking

Open in App Manager

# com.opos.cs

`com.opos.cs`

- Others
- Safe to delete

Hot Apps

Generate app folders on home screen that recommended sponsored apps and games.

Open in App Manager

# com.oppo.atlas

`com.oppo.atlas`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Useless frameworks

Open in App Manager

# com.oppo.bttestmode

`com.oppo.bttestmode`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Test BLE Tx and Rx channel

Open in App Manager

# com.oppo.camera

`com.oppo.camera`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Camera

Oppo stock camera app

Open in App Manager

# com.oppo.criticallog

`com.oppo.criticallog`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

I found logs in code. This app means nothing.

Open in App Manager

# com.oppo.ctautoregist

`com.oppo.ctautoregist`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Has something related to IMS SMS

Open in App Manager

# com.oppo.customize

`com.oppo.customize`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Only Hello world! found in app also things to com.orange.aura.oobe

Open in App Manager

# com.oppo.em5g

`com.oppo.em5g`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

EM NR5G

5G Disable Mode, Probably needed for mobile data internet.

Open in App Manager

# com.oppo.engineermode

`com.oppo.engineermode`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Engineer mode (hardware tests), uses a dialer code, safe to disable

Open in App Manager

# com.oppo.engineermode.camera

`com.oppo.engineermode.camera`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Related to com.oppo.engineermode. This application likely doesn’t work without that app.

Open in App Manager

# com.oppo.engineermode.network

`com.oppo.engineermode.network`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Related to com.oppo.engineermode. This application likely doesn’t work without that app.

Open in App Manager

# com.oppo.fingerprints.fingerprintsensortest

`com.oppo.fingerprints.fingerprintsensortest`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Fingerprint sensort test

Open in App Manager

# com.oppo.freefallingmonitor

`com.oppo.freefallingmonitor`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

I found only: Hello World!. This app means nothing.

Open in App Manager

# com.oppo.gmail.overlay

`com.oppo.gmail.overlay`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

I found in code only words Vodafone email, email setup wizard. Not needed overlay

Open in App Manager

# com.oppo.healthservice

`com.oppo.healthservice`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Some health function, needed for the correct work of fitness trackers and pedometers from realme. When deleted, it does not seem to affect the operation of the phone.

Open in App Manager

# com.oppo.instant.local.service

`com.oppo.instant.local.service`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

A lot of tracking for demo game ads

Open in App Manager

# com.oppo.launcher

`com.oppo.launcher`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

OPPO Home

Oppo stock launcher

Open in App Manager

# com.oppo.lfeh

`com.oppo.lfeh`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

OppoLFEHer

DCS service, another thing related to scanning. Bloated

Open in App Manager

# com.oppo.localservice

`com.oppo.localservice`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

It’s an app without activities, and in the code, I found it’s for Set Mode Daemon Point, but how can we use that? I guess it’s for testing, so remove it.

Open in App Manager

# com.oppo.locationpicker

`com.oppo.locationpicker`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Location works without.

Open in App Manager

# com.oppo.logkit

`com.oppo.logkit`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Not sure what it does.

Open in App Manager

# com.oppo.logkitsdservice

`com.oppo.logkitsdservice`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Hidden logs hardware without activities.

Open in App Manager

# com.oppo.logkitservice

`com.oppo.logkitservice`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Probably same as “com.oem.oemlogkit”, which is a shady logging package on Oneplus devices.

Open in App Manager

# com.oppo.market

`com.oppo.market`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Oppo App Market

Open in App Manager

# com.oppo.mimosiso

`com.oppo.mimosiso`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Empty app. I only found: hello world!

Open in App Manager

# com.oppo.multimedia.dolby

`com.oppo.multimedia.dolby`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Oppo Dolby service equalizer, but only for Chinese apps

Open in App Manager

# com.oppo.nw

`com.oppo.nw`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

RadioInfo

Only has radioinfo activity. Not needed

Open in App Manager

# com.oppo.operationManual

`com.oppo.operationManual`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Oppo User Manual

Open in App Manager

# com.oppo.ota

`com.oppo.ota`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Software update

Software update OTA

Open in App Manager

# com.oppo.ovoicemanager

`com.oppo.ovoicemanager`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Voice wake-up manager?

Open in App Manager

# com.oppo.partnerbrowsercustomizations

`com.oppo.partnerbrowsercustomizations`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Oppo Bookmarks

Oppo default browser customization. Injects Oppo bookmarks

Open in App Manager

# com.oppo.qualityprotect

`com.oppo.qualityprotect`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Useless logs

Open in App Manager

# com.oppo.quicksearchbox

`com.oppo.quicksearchbox`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Single swipe from top to bottom search that has lots of Chinese in it

Open in App Manager

# com.oppo.resmonitor

`com.oppo.resmonitor`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

App has only icon and means nothing.

Open in App Manager

# com.oppo.rftoolkit

`com.oppo.rftoolkit`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Monitors the broadcast action events (BOOT_COMPLETED)

Open in App Manager

# com.oppo.securepay

`com.oppo.securepay`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Payment Protection

Open in App Manager

# com.oppo.smartvolume

`com.oppo.smartvolume`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

This app means nothing. There’s only logs.

Open in App Manager

# com.oppo.sos

`com.oppo.sos`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Emergency Alert service by clicking power button 5 times. It will automatically call contacts (and/or send a SMS) you designated as emergency contacts

Open in App Manager

# com.oppo.tzupdate

`com.oppo.tzupdate`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Useless time zone calibration

Open in App Manager

# com.oppo.usageDump

`com.oppo.usageDump`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

After-sales service assistance tools

Open in App Manager

# com.oppo.webview

`com.oppo.webview`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Make to have another Webview before uninstalling it or some apps may not work properly.

Oppo WebView enables Android apps to display web content within the app itself, based on Chrome.

Open in App Manager

# com.oppo.wifirf

`com.oppo.wifirf`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Wifi Rf Test

Open in App Manager

# com.oppo.wifitest

`com.oppo.wifitest`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Wi-Fi RF, RX test

Open in App Manager

# com.oppoex.afterservice

`com.oppoex.afterservice`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Have something to E-warranty card Chinese.

Open in App Manager

# com.orange.update.OrangeUpdateApplication

`com.orange.update.OrangeUpdateApplication`

- Carrier
- Safe to delete

Obviously related to update.

Open in App Manager

# com.payjoy.permission

`com.payjoy.permission`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

It’s for lock device and probably safe mode.

Open in App Manager

# com.pinsight.v1

`com.pinsight.v1`

- Others
- Safe to delete

App Spotlight

Makes you discover new apps from the Google Play store. The selection criteria is unknown.

Open in App Manager

# com.pivotmobile.android.metrics

`com.pivotmobile.android.metrics`

- Others
- Safe to delete

Pivot Mobile is a popular game developer famously known for its Swimmy Turtle game.

Sub-downloaded by third-party apps; used for ‘data consumption & ad’ tracking.

Commonly found in Lenovo & Motorola devices.

## References

1. https://howtofixapp.com/com-pivotmobile-android-metrics/
2. https://basicknowledgehub.com/com-pivotmobile-android-metrics/
3. https://beta.pithus.org/report/dd41b027c2999fb9d5b023e4171c238b6f0b9edfb9087703e9d64c3f6148530d

Open in App Manager

# com.playphone.gamestore

`com.playphone.gamestore`

- Others
- Safe to delete

Playphone Gamestore (https://www.playphone.com/)

“Helps” you discover the “best” Android games and connects you to a global gaming community. Sounds Amazing !

Open in App Manager

# com.playphone.gamestore.loot

`com.playphone.gamestore.loot`

- Others
- Safe to delete

Loot

Premium service from playphone ?

Open in App Manager

# com.policydm

`com.policydm`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Samsung security policy update (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.policydm)

Updatable policy files designed to increase android security and detect malicious behaviour.

Has nothing to do with OTA updates or Android Security patches.

Can be removed without issue (https://gitlab.com/W1nst0n/universal-android-debloater/-/issues/15)

See “com.samsung.android.spdclient” for more information.

Open in App Manager

# com.preff.kb.xm

`com.preff.kb.xm`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

‘Emoji & Font Keyboard’ on Xiaomi.

Xiaomi won’t let me uninstall it. If it’s same for you, consider disabling it instead.

Make sure to install an alternate keyboard app before doing so.

Open in App Manager

# com.ptc.osp.gnc

`com.ptc.osp.gnc`

- Carrier
- Safe to delete

Playing the Waiting Game by T-Mobile.

This app is maded for listening to music.

Open in App Manager

# com.qeexo.smartshot

`com.qeexo.smartshot`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Smart Screenshots

Smart Screenshots? Disable it doesnt affecting normal screenshots.

Open in App Manager

# com.qiyi.video

`com.qiyi.video`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

IQIYI (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.qiyi.video)

Online video platform from Baidu (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IQiyi).

I didn’t know this is currently one of the largest online video sites in the world,

with nearly 6 billion hours spent on its service each month, and over 500 million monthly active users.

Open in App Manager

# com.qorvo.uwb.vendorservice

`com.qorvo.uwb.vendorservice`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Unknown app that has something to .android.UwbApp and NFC_SET_CONTROLLER_ALWAYS_ON permission.

Open in App Manager

# com.qti.backupagent

`com.qti.backupagent`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Backup Agent

hidden app for chinese phones backups SMS,MMS,Contacts

Open in App Manager

# com.qti.dcf

`com.qti.dcf`

- Others
- Safe to delete

I found only: DCF Allows an application to share content using Bluetooth.

The application is only allowed to broadcast the content as it already has access to remote devices. These things are not available for users.

Qualcomm only said these things, but where is the code?

This app is without code so it’s safe to remove.

Open in App Manager

# com.qti.diagservices

`com.qti.diagservices`

- Others
- Safe to delete

Starts process when plugged into a PC (with debugging on, haven’t tried off) and then runs until stopped.

Diagnostic services Presumably tests to collect hardware data.

size of this package is 12 KB and have Diag_OnBoot, QTIDiagServices.

Has permission: RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED.

Open in App Manager

# com.qti.dpmserviceapp

`com.qti.dpmserviceapp`

- Others
- Exercise caution

Data Power Manager for the radio?

Used to improve energy efficiency?

In code I found something like this:

dpm hal server, read procid

it’s still unknown.

Open in App Manager

# com.qti.pasrservice

`com.qti.pasrservice`

- Others
- Exercise caution

Has powersaving things, device idle mode changer to screen on/off.

Open in App Manager

# com.qti.phone

`com.qti.phone`

- Others
- Exercise caution

dialer, dialing service, for phone calls.

Has IMS things, optimizations?, its weird that calling works after remove, has code related to ‘com.qualcomm.qcrilmsgtunnel’,

China Mobile Communications Corporation(China Mobile) SIM card things.

Open in App Manager

# com.qti.powermodule

`com.qti.powermodule`

- Others
- Exercise caution

it’s for powersaving? have more debugging stuff than powersaving.

Open in App Manager

# com.qti.primarycardcontroller

`com.qti.primarycardcontroller`

- OEM
- Unsafe

Sim card things about detected or switching, some chinese phones uses qualcomm names apps instead of normal

Open in App Manager

# com.qti.qcc

`com.qti.qcc`

- Others
- Safe to delete

QCC

Have a lot of stuff about logs, testing framework for Android with Robolectric, LTE Broadcast.

Introduced in android 13.

Have png file qdma = Qualcomm Device Management and Analytics.

So it’s only spyware.

Open in App Manager

# com.qti.qualcomm.datastatusnotification

`com.qti.qualcomm.datastatusnotification`

- Others
- Exercise caution

On HyperOS, disabling this package results in the mobile networks section to break as well as SIMs showing no service.

Sends you a message when you reach a specified data limit?

Contains a service, but I’ve never it run. But I’ve also never run out of data or used the Android data warning system.

## References

1. https://www.qualcomm.com/news/onq/2016/05/02/qualcomm-trupalette-brings-your-phones-display-life

Open in App Manager

# com.qti.qualcomm.mstatssystemservice

`com.qti.qualcomm.mstatssystemservice`

- Others
- Safe to delete

Useless network statistics, package usage.

Open in App Manager

# com.qti.service.colorservice

`com.qti.service.colorservice`

- Others
- Safe to delete

Allows the application to directly affect the device’s display paramter.

AFAIK no apps use it.

Open in App Manager

# com.qti.slaservice

`com.qti.slaservice`

- Others
- Safe to delete

Service Level Agreement (SLA) protocol that analyzes network performance, quality of service,

and provides users with various parameters of network quality of service,

such as: jitter delay, file transfer rate, TCP latency. BUT it’s placebo.

uses permission com.miui.analytics.onetrack.TRACK_EVENT also have a lot chinese stuff.

Open in App Manager

# com.qualcomm.atfwd

`com.qualcomm.atfwd`

- Others
- Safe to delete

Used to send AT command messages from/to the modem

Attention commands commands are a collection of short-string commands developed in the early 1980s

that were designed to be transmitted via phone lines and control modems. Different AT command strings can be merged together

to tell a modem to dial, hang up, or change connection parameters.

Smartphones include a basic modem component inside them, which allows the smartphone to connect to the Internet

via its telephony function.

This can be abused. It’s been known for many years that Android devices are vulnerable to attacks carried out via AT commands.

## References

1. https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/smartphones-from-11-oems-vulnerable-to-attacks-via-hidden-at-commands/

Open in App Manager

# com.qualcomm.atfwd2

`com.qualcomm.atfwd2`

- Others
- Safe to delete

This is the same app as the ‘com.qualcomm.atfwd’.

Open in App Manager

# com.qualcomm.embms

`com.qualcomm.embms`

- Others
- Safe to delete

Runs on boot, but not in the background beyond that?

Adds support for eMBMS(evolved Multimedia Broadcast Multicast Service), also known as: LTE Broadcast

Enables carriers to send content using multicast/broadcast (same content to many users at the same time) instead of unicast(to a single user).

It’s a more efficient use of network resources compared to users receiving the same content individually.

Probably safe to disable if you don’t care about multi/broad-casts.

## References

1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Multimedia_Broadcast_Multicast_Service

Open in App Manager

# com.qualcomm.fastdormancy

`com.qualcomm.fastdormancy`

- Others
- Replace with alternative

Provide Fast Dormancy feature/setting in the dialer (reduce battery consumption and network utilization during periods of data inactivity)

## References

1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fast_Dormancy

Open in App Manager

# com.qualcomm.location.XT

`com.qualcomm.location.XT`

- Others
- Safe to delete

Qualcomm IZat. it’s hidden XT Activity. Location for Qualcomm. It’s a bad idea to keep it.

Periodically sends a unique software ID, location (lat, long, alt, and their uncertainty), nearby cellular towers and Wi-Fi hotspots and their signal strength to Qualcomm servers.

https://www.qualcomm.com/site/privacy/services

Open in App Manager

# com.qualcomm.location.XT.setup

`com.qualcomm.location.XT.setup`

- Others
- Safe to delete

Qualcomm IZat

Its hidden Setup XT location for Qualcomm. It’s a bad idea to keep it.

Periodically sends a unique software ID, location (lat, long, alt, and their uncertainty), nearby cellular towers and Wi-Fi hotspots and their signal strength to Qualcomm servers.

https://www.qualcomm.com/site/privacy/services

Open in App Manager

# com.qualcomm.qcom_qmi

`com.qualcomm.qcom_qmi`

- Others
- Safe to delete

qchat logo png founded also Hello World! and app_name Qchat_QMI

this app has no code and no activities so safe to remove.

Open in App Manager

# com.qualcomm.qcrilmsgtunnel

`com.qualcomm.qcrilmsgtunnel`

- Others
- Exercise caution

Breaks calls after a reboot on some phones

Message receiving channel (secondary card can’t turn on 5g).

If you don’t use dual-sim it’s safe to remove.

Open in App Manager

# com.qualcomm.qti.accesscache

`com.qualcomm.qti.accesscache`

- Others
- Safe to delete

CarrierAccessCacheService

Well it’s only name app and no code.

Open in App Manager

# com.qualcomm.qti.auth.sampleauthenticatorservice

`com.qualcomm.qti.auth.sampleauthenticatorservice`

- Others
- Safe to delete

it’s only Sample,

nothing important found in the code

Open in App Manager

# com.qualcomm.qti.auth.sampleextauthservice

`com.qualcomm.qti.auth.sampleextauthservice`

- Others
- Safe to delete

it’s only Sample,

nothing important found in the code

Open in App Manager

# com.qualcomm.qti.auth.secureextauthservice

`com.qualcomm.qti.auth.secureextauthservice`

- Others
- Safe to delete

it’s only Sample,

nothing important found in the code

Open in App Manager

# com.qualcomm.qti.auth.securesampleauthservice

`com.qualcomm.qti.auth.securesampleauthservice`

- Others
- Safe to delete

it’s only Sample,

nothing important found in the code

Open in App Manager

# com.qualcomm.qti.autoregistration

`com.qualcomm.qti.autoregistration`

- Others
- Safe to delete

Collects device activation data to remotely activate phone warranty.

In 2019 this package sent private data (IMEI, CELLID, CCID) in clear-text to zzhc.vnet.cn (chinese server). According to HMD (Nokia) it was a mistake.

## References

1. https://www.androidauthority.com/nokia-7-plus-user-info-967901/

Open in App Manager

# com.qualcomm.qti.biometrics.fingerprint.service

`com.qualcomm.qti.biometrics.fingerprint.service`

- Others
- Exercise caution

Fingerprint authentication not used by any app, maybe only china.

Tests temperature, debug, logs, fingerprint biometrics.

Open in App Manager

# com.qualcomm.qti.carrierconfigure

`com.qualcomm.qti.carrierconfigure`

- OEM
- Unsafe

Carrier Configure, Configures carrier, only for some china phones uses qualcomm names

Open in App Manager

# com.qualcomm.qti.devicestatisticsservice

`com.qualcomm.qti.devicestatisticsservice`

- Others
- Safe to delete

Device statistics service Statistics of the phone’s usage: data, Wifi, battery, the use of various software, number of SMS and emails sent, etc.

It’s not very useful, can be removed.

Open in App Manager

# com.qualcomm.qti.dynamicddsservice

`com.qualcomm.qti.dynamicddsservice`

- Others
- Exercise caution

Dynamic DDS Service

DDS = Direct Digital Synthesizer. Supposedly useful for testing, communication and frequency sweep applications. Some apps may use this for local communication between devices? I’m guessing this is related to sending data through audio(a bunch of rapid beeps outside of the range of human hearing), which I believe Google Home used(still uses?) at one point as an option to connect to a Chromecast.

## References

1. https://www.qualcomm.com/news/releases/1996/05/07/qualcomm-introduces-new-high-speed-dual-direct-digital-synthesizer
2. https://www.allaboutcircuits.com/technical-articles/direct-digital-synthesis/

Open in App Manager

# com.qualcomm.qti.extsettings

`com.qualcomm.qti.extsettings`

- OEM
- Unsafe

Needed for hotspot, some chinese phones uses qualcomm names apps

Open in App Manager

# com.qualcomm.qti.gpudrivers.kalama.api33

`com.qualcomm.qti.gpudrivers.kalama.api33`

- Others
- Unsafe

Adreno Graphics Drivers

Open in App Manager

# com.qualcomm.qti.gpudrivers.kona.api30

`com.qualcomm.qti.gpudrivers.kona.api30`

- Others
- Unsafe

Adreno Graphics Drivers

GPU drivers for Snapdragon 865 and 870.

Open in App Manager

# com.qualcomm.qti.gpudrivers.lahaina.api30

`com.qualcomm.qti.gpudrivers.lahaina.api30`

- Others
- Unsafe

Adreno Graphics Drivers

GPU drivers for Snapdragon 888.

Open in App Manager

# com.qualcomm.qti.gpudrivers.lito.api30

`com.qualcomm.qti.gpudrivers.lito.api30`

- Others
- Unsafe

Adreno Graphics Drivers

GPU drivers for Snapdragon 765G.

Open in App Manager

# com.qualcomm.qti.gpudrivers.pineapple.api34

`com.qualcomm.qti.gpudrivers.pineapple.api34`

- OEM
- Unsafe

Qualcomm GPU Drivers

Open in App Manager

# com.qualcomm.qti.gpudrivers.sm6150.api30

`com.qualcomm.qti.gpudrivers.sm6150.api30`

- Others
- Unsafe

Adreno Graphics Drivers

GPU drivers for Snapdragon 675.

But actually I have Snapdragon 732G

it’s weird but keep it.

Open in App Manager

# com.qualcomm.qti.gpudrivers.taro.api31

`com.qualcomm.qti.gpudrivers.taro.api31`

- Others
- Unsafe

Adreno Graphics Drivers

GPU drivers

Open in App Manager

# com.qualcomm.qti.improvetouch.service

`com.qualcomm.qti.improvetouch.service`

- Others
- Exercise caution

A improve touch things was found in the code, but it is not available to users, only to developers.

The size of the app is 36.40 KB, so why would this improve touch?

This app does not exist on some xiaomi phones, and the touch works the same.

Open in App Manager

# com.qualcomm.qti.ims

`com.qualcomm.qti.ims`

- Others
- Safe to delete

Hidden IMS Settings activity not available for users.

In this app, you can only turn on this option: Auto reject incoming calls.

Open in App Manager

# com.qualcomm.qti.loadcarrier

`com.qualcomm.qti.loadcarrier`

- Others
- Safe to delete

CarrierLoadService

Have only things like a: Find carrier, carrier switch.

it’s useless.

Open in App Manager

# com.qualcomm.qti.lpa

`com.qualcomm.qti.lpa`

- Others
- Replace with alternative

lpa = Local Profile Assistants

Runs on boot, but not in the background beyond that.

Code has a lot of references to UIM(User Identity Module, which is SIM-related)

Only useful if you use an eSIM? (electronic SIM)

Allows users to choose and change their subscription data when switching between network operators/carriers.

## References

1. <https://developer.qualcomm.com/blog/rise-esims-and-isims-and-their-impact-iot https://source.android.com/devices/tech/connect/esim-overview>

Open in App Manager

# com.qualcomm.qti.modemtestmode

`com.qualcomm.qti.modemtestmode`

- Others
- Safe to delete

Modem test

Open in App Manager

# com.qualcomm.qti.notificationservice

`com.qualcomm.qti.notificationservice`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

High Battery Temperature

Wrong named package, theres only high temperature notification.

it’s app for some chinese phones

Open in App Manager

# com.qualcomm.qti.optinoverlay

`com.qualcomm.qti.optinoverlay`

- Others
- Safe to delete

Useless frameworks for com.qualcomm.location.XT it’s probably dialogues.

Anyway it’s only legal notices.

Open in App Manager

# com.qualcomm.qti.powersavemode

`com.qualcomm.qti.powersavemode`

- Others
- Safe to delete

It have hidden power saving modes.

Users cant use it.

Open in App Manager

# com.qualcomm.qti.qccnetstat

`com.qualcomm.qti.qccnetstat`

- Others
- Safe to delete

useless network statistics also QCC in name qualcomm app is for analytics.

Open in App Manager

# com.qualcomm.qti.qcom_accesslogkit

`com.qualcomm.qti.qcom_accesslogkit`

- Others
- Safe to delete

Theres nothing about logs. I only found in receivers (c Broadcast Receiver)

and some useless png, text files. Useless.

Open in App Manager

# com.qualcomm.qti.qdcmtpg

`com.qualcomm.qti.qdcmtpg`

- Others
- Safe to delete

layout but not sure for what. a lot useless code, and internet permission

Open in App Manager

# com.qualcomm.qti.qms.service.connectionsecurity

`com.qualcomm.qti.qms.service.connectionsecurity`

- Others
- Safe to delete

Telemetry service

qms = quality management service

Background-Connection to tls.telemetry.swe.quicinc.com (Host/Domain belongs to Qualcomm)

Open in App Manager

# com.qualcomm.qti.qms.service.credentials

`com.qualcomm.qti.qms.service.credentials`

- Others
- Safe to delete

QMS = Quality Management Service. In code I found logs and QMS spying things.

Open in App Manager

# com.qualcomm.qti.qms.service.trustzoneaccess

`com.qualcomm.qti.qms.service.trustzoneaccess`

- Others
- Safe to delete

QMS always spying. Trust Zone in this app means nothing more than logs.

Open in App Manager

# com.qualcomm.qti.qs

`com.qualcomm.qti.qs`

- OEM
- Unsafe

Quick settings to mobile data internet, some chinese phones uses qualcomm names apps instead of normal

Open in App Manager

# com.qualcomm.qti.qtisettings

`com.qualcomm.qti.qtisettings`

- Others
- Exercise caution

In code found getting info about device Ram Size, Rom Size, get Wifi Mac Address, is Settings Task Done.

Also in app found qtisystemservice code.

It looks like the app is for developers only, so it may be removed.

Open in App Manager

# com.qualcomm.qti.qtisystemservice

`com.qualcomm.qti.qtisystemservice`

- Others
- Replace with alternative

Seems to only log stuff related to telephony?

A user removed this without noticing any issues.

Open in App Manager

# com.qualcomm.qti.qwes.AndroidService

`com.qualcomm.qti.qwes.AndroidService`

- Others
- Safe to delete

qms, qwes it’s used for collecting user data.

Open in App Manager

# com.qualcomm.qti.rcsimsbootstraputil

`com.qualcomm.qti.rcsimsbootstraputil`

- Others
- Safe to delete

RCS Service

RCS = Rich Communication Services.

RCS is a communication protocol between mobile telephone carriers and between phone and carrier, aiming at replacing SMS.

Uses IP protocol so it needs an internet connection.

It’s a hot mess right now. It aims at being universal but only exists in Samsung Messages and Google Messages, because Google hasn’t released a public API yet, so 3rd-party apps can’t support it.

In a lot of countries messages go through Google’s Jibe servers.

Can anybody check if this is needed for VolTE/VoWifi?

## References

1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rich_Communication_Services
2. https://jibe.google.com/policies/terms/
3. https://pocketnow.com/why-you-should-probably-avoid-googles-rcs-text-messaging-chat-feature

Open in App Manager

# com.qualcomm.qti.remoteSimlockAuth

`com.qualcomm.qti.remoteSimlockAuth`

- Others
- Safe to delete

Enable you to lock/unlock your eSIM remotely.

Seems more of a security risk to me than anything else.

Open in App Manager

# com.qualcomm.qti.ridemodeaudio

`com.qualcomm.qti.ridemodeaudio`

- Others
- Safe to delete

Ridemode Recording list

Hidden app, not available for users that should be the audio playback of the drive mode.

Open in App Manager

# com.qualcomm.qti.securemsm.mdtp

`com.qualcomm.qti.securemsm.mdtp`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

MdtpService

Only logs found

Open in App Manager

# com.qualcomm.qti.seemp.service

`com.qualcomm.qti.seemp.service`

- Others
- Safe to delete

Useless code and it’s probably to verify packages.

Open in App Manager

# com.qualcomm.qti.server.qtiwifi

`com.qualcomm.qti.server.qtiwifi`

- Others
- Safe to delete

it’s made for analytics.

This service can be used to have oem specific feature development.

Currently this service is being used to collect CSI data from cfrtool

via hidl and then pass the data to application(user level).

Open in App Manager

# com.qualcomm.qti.server.wigig.tethering.rro

`com.qualcomm.qti.server.wigig.tethering.rro`

- Others
- Safe to delete

Only found dhcp range? Only the specified lists were found: 192.168. …

It have a lot random of this.

Looks very unused.

Open in App Manager

# com.qualcomm.qti.simsettings

`com.qualcomm.qti.simsettings`

- Others
- Exercise caution

Related to SIM settings? Exact nature is unclear.

Open in App Manager

# com.qualcomm.qti.smcinvokepkgmgr

`com.qualcomm.qti.smcinvokepkgmgr`

- Others
- Safe to delete

This app have nothing.

Open in App Manager

# com.qualcomm.qti.smq

`com.qualcomm.qti.smq`

- Others
- Safe to delete

QTR (Qualcomm Technology Reporting)

Runs on boot.

Seems like a telemetry package, supposedly sending hardware & software type, configuration and performance data.

Contains a “QtiFeedbackActivity” called “Hardware Feedback”. When that hidden activity is launched through Activity Launcher you get a screen showing just a checkbox and this text:

“Collecting hardware and software type, configuration, and performance data helps Qualcomm improve next generation device battery life, security, and performance. Untick to disable.”

Unticking isn’t remembered; it’s ticked again next time you enter. There’s also a “Learn More” link that leads to: http://reporting.qti.qualcomm.com/learnmore_en.html which doesn’t load for me.

Open in App Manager

# com.qualcomm.qti.sva

`com.qualcomm.qti.sva`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Qualcomm Voice Activation

It has a lot of things like training voice, tutorial, debug mode.

Open in App Manager

# com.qualcomm.qti.telephony.vodafonepack

`com.qualcomm.qti.telephony.vodafonepack`

- Others
- Exercise caution

Related to Vodafone Prepaid Recharge Plan

If you’re not a Vodafone client but still has this package on your phone you can delete it.

For Vodafone client, I don’t know what this package does.

## References

1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vodafone

Open in App Manager

# com.qualcomm.qti.telephonyservice

`com.qualcomm.qti.telephonyservice`

- Others
- Unsafe

Sound processing during phonecalls.

Runs in the background.

Vital package for making calls.

Open in App Manager

# com.qualcomm.qti.tetherservice

`com.qualcomm.qti.tetherservice`

- OEM
- Unsafe

Needed for tethering, some chinese phones uses qualcomm names apps instead of normal

Open in App Manager

# com.qualcomm.qti.tm

`com.qualcomm.qti.tm`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Task manager

hidden app for chinese phones

Open in App Manager

# com.qualcomm.qti.trustedui

`com.qualcomm.qti.trustedui`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

trusteduiservice

Trusted UI debugging.

Open in App Manager

# com.qualcomm.qti.uim

`com.qualcomm.qti.uim`

- Others
- Safe to delete

Runs “RemoteSimLockService” in the background.

This might be the only remote SIM lock service, just called UIM because R-UIM(Removeable-UserIdentityModule) is a variant of SIM commonly used in Asia.

Open in App Manager

# com.qualcomm.qti.uimGbaApp

`com.qualcomm.qti.uimGbaApp`

- Others
- Safe to delete

Contains a “GbaService”, related to uim card (R-UIM is a type of SIM card mainly used in Asia)

Open in App Manager

# com.qualcomm.qti.workloadclassifier

`com.qualcomm.qti.workloadclassifier`

- Others
- Exercise caution

Runs “WLCService” in the background.

I assume this has to do with CPU scheduling. Probably important for efficiency, if not basic operation.

It’s for performance and security? It categorizes apps maybe for optimization.

it’s named workloadclassifier so it should do that. Reads the list of installed applications, storage space.

it’s still unknown.

Open in App Manager

# com.qualcomm.qti.xrcb

`com.qualcomm.qti.xrcb`

- Others
- Safe to delete

Receive xrcb network signals for radio side.

it’s about emergency alerts, weather alerts, public announcements, and other information.

Open in App Manager

# com.qualcomm.qtil.aptxacu

`com.qualcomm.qtil.aptxacu`

- Others
- Safe to delete

Hidden aptxals Audio Bluetooth sample improvement. Useless 96kHz sample.

Open in App Manager

# com.qualcomm.qtil.aptxals

`com.qualcomm.qtil.aptxals`

- Others
- Safe to delete

Hidden aptxals Audio Bluetooth sample improvement test.

Open in App Manager

# com.qualcomm.qtil.aptxalsOverlay

`com.qualcomm.qtil.aptxalsOverlay`

- Others
- Safe to delete

Overlay for hidden aptxals Audio Bluetooth sample improvement. Useless 96kHz sample.

Open in App Manager

# com.qualcomm.qtil.btdsda

`com.qualcomm.qtil.btdsda`

- Others
- Replace with alternative

Hidden bluetooth: answering call, hanging up call, hanging up conference call.

If you have dual-sim then you will lose these things? NOTE: disabling this causes audio to come from earpiece regardless of the option selected (Speaker, Earpiece, Bluetooth)

Open in App Manager

# com.qualcomm.shutdownlistner

`com.qualcomm.shutdownlistner`

- Others
- Safe to delete

uses library com.qualcomm.qcrilhook and logs shutdown phone but it’s not needed.

Open in App Manager

# com.qualcomm.uimremoteclient

`com.qualcomm.uimremoteclient`

- Others
- Safe to delete

Related to uim card (R-UIM is a type of SIM card mainly used in Asia)

Open in App Manager

# com.qualcomm.uimremoteserver

`com.qualcomm.uimremoteserver`

- Others
- Safe to delete

Related to uim card (R-UIM is a type of SIM card mainly used in Asia)

Open in App Manager

# com.quicinc.cne.CNEService

`com.quicinc.cne.CNEService`

- Others
- Exercise caution

Qualcomm Connectivity Engine

Enables seamless hand-off between mobile data and Wi-Fi networks. Can also dynamically measure network performance to prioritize using the best one (I think that’s part of “Intelligently select the best Wi-Fi” in settings).

Probably worth keeping on; I noticed connection reliability getting worse when I disabled it.

## References

1. https://www.qualcomm.com/news/onq/2013/07/02/qualcomms-cne-bringing-smarts-3g4g-wi-fi-seamless-interworking
2. https://programmersought.com/article/35091829299/

Open in App Manager

# com.reallytek.wg

`com.reallytek.wg`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Calibration, Test Camera things.

Open in App Manager

# com.realme.as.music

`com.realme.as.music`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Realme Music app

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.realme.as.music

Open in App Manager

# com.realme.findphone.client2

`com.realme.findphone.client2`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Find my phone client app

Open in App Manager

# com.realme.link

`com.realme.link`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

RealMe Link (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.realme.link)

Companion app for various realme IoT devices. Useless if you don’t have a realme watch/band

Open in App Manager

# com.realme.logtool

`com.realme.logtool`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Hidden Logs App

Open in App Manager

# com.realme.movieshot

`com.realme.movieshot`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Combine captions

It’s for partial screenshot, SaveLongshot.

Open in App Manager

# com.realme.wellbeing

`com.realme.wellbeing`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Sleep capsule

Feature for your phone where apps are locked at night to help you get a good night’s sleep.

No one is probably using this.

Open in App Manager

# com.realvnc.android.remote

`com.realvnc.android.remote`

- Others
- Safe to delete

Remote controle service by Realvnc

Not sure having a remote control app installed as a system app is a good idea

No longer maintained.

## References

1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RealVNC
2. https://www.realvnc.com/en/legal/#privacy

Open in App Manager

# com.redteamobile.virtual.softsim

`com.redteamobile.virtual.softsim`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

It’s for vsim = virtual sim

Open in App Manager

# com.ringclip

`com.ringclip`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Ringtone editing.

Open in App Manager

# com.roaming.android.gsimbase

`com.roaming.android.gsimbase`

- Others
- Replace with alternative

gsim = Global SIM? (SIM = Subscriber Identity Module, as in SIM-card)

Considering the “roaming” context that’s my best guess.

Open in App Manager

# com.roaming.android.gsimcontentprovider

`com.roaming.android.gsimcontentprovider`

- Others
- Replace with alternative

gsim = Global SIM? (SIM = Subscriber Identity Module, as in SIM-card)

Considering the “roaming” context that’s my best guess.

Open in App Manager

# com.rsupport.rs.activity.lge.allinone

`com.rsupport.rs.activity.lge.allinone`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

LG RemoteCall service app

Used to get support from LG, safe to remove.

Open in App Manager

# com.rsupport.rsperm.ntt

`com.rsupport.rsperm.ntt`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Remote support service

I found only permissions and not explained buttons in the code this app.

Open in App Manager

# com.sagereal.lcmtest

`com.sagereal.lcmtest`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Secret code: 88. LCD, LCM Test.

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.InputEventApp

`com.samsung.InputEventApp`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Hidden testing things also no activities

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.aasaservice

`com.samsung.aasaservice`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Sometimes, eat a LOT of battery (according to some reddit users)

Security policy apps (kind of things which prevents installation of applications)

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.accessibility

`com.samsung.accessibility`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Accessibility settings (useful for apps creating virtual buttons such as a pie-menu)

Weirdly, removing this package can cause a bootloop if you set a lock code on your phone.

Also used for clearing system cache from apps such as SD-Maid.

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.accessory

`com.samsung.accessory`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Samsung Accessory Service (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.samsung.accessory)

Lets you transfer data between your Samsung phone and Samsung accessories (GALAXY Gear/Watch…)

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.accessory.beansmgr

`com.samsung.accessory.beansmgr`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Gear IconX Plugin (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.samsung.accessory.beansmgr)

Allows you to use features such as device settings and status view when connected to a Samsung Gear IconX (2018) device.

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.accessory.safiletransfer

`com.samsung.accessory.safiletransfer`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

SASystemProviders

Needed for Samsung Accessory Service

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.adaptivebrightnessgo

`com.samsung.adaptivebrightnessgo`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

CameraLightSensor

App to test Adaptive Brightness.

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.advancedcallservice

`com.samsung.advancedcallservice`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Advanced Calling feature on an Android is a feature that allows you to make calls while using other applications with the use of CELLULAR DATA. In order for this feature to work, HD Voice must be enabled in settings.

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.advp.imssettings

`com.samsung.advp.imssettings`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Needed for VoLTE (Voice over LTE) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Voice_over_LTE

IMS(Ip Multimedia Subsystem) is an open industry standard for voice and multimedia communications over packet-based IP networks (VoLTE/VoIP/Wifi calling).

NOTE: This package could be needed for messaging apps that send SMS/RCS code to verify your phone number.

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.android.A10s.d01.wallpapermulti

`com.samsung.android.A10s.d01.wallpapermulti`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

App with wallpapers to Samsung A10s.

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.android.ConnectivityOverlay

`com.samsung.android.ConnectivityOverlay`

- OEM
- Unsafe

Needed for wifi

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.android.ConnectivityUxOverlay

`com.samsung.android.ConnectivityUxOverlay`

- OEM
- Unsafe

Overlay to wifi icon

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.android.MtpApplication

`com.samsung.android.MtpApplication`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Samsung overlay for MTP

Talks to com.android.mtp. Needed to access your phone from a computer for file transfer.

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.android.SettingsReceiver

`com.samsung.android.SettingsReceiver`

- OEM
- Unsafe

Samsung overlay of AOSP Settings. It has 39 permissions. Handles interactions with features controlled by the settings.

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.android.activation

`com.samsung.android.activation`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Activation phone in china.

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.android.adaptivebrightnessgo

`com.samsung.android.adaptivebrightnessgo`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Samsung Adaptive Brightness

Feature of Samsung devices that, as the name suggests, automatically adjusts the brightness level of display based on environmental lighting.

This feature is available even after uninstalling.

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.android.airtel.stubapp

`com.samsung.android.airtel.stubapp`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

My Airtel Stub app

My Airtel is a customer service app designed for Airtel subscribers in Sri Lanka

This package isn’t the app itself but only a stub

It’s basically a non-functional empty shell which often only redirect you to the PlayStore to download the full app

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.android.alive.service

`com.samsung.android.alive.service`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Content suggestions service

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.android.aliveprivacy

`com.samsung.android.aliveprivacy`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Content Suggestions is an AI-based app inside the Secure Folder, and its on-device AI-powered engine automatically suggests users to move private images of pre-selected categories to the Secure Folder. For this to happen users have to simply select specific faces or a type of image they want to tag as private and keep them secured in the private gallery of the Secure Folder. Once the initial setup is complete, the AI engine kicks in and identifies relevant images from the entire gallery. As this is an on-device AI solution, no information or image ever leaves the smartphone.

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.android.allshare.service.fileshare

`com.samsung.android.allshare.service.fileshare`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Wi-Fi Direct

Allows two devices to establish a direct Wi-Fi connection without requiring a wireless router.

https://www.samsung.com/au/support/mobile-devices/connecting-devices-via-wifi-direct/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wi-Fi_Direct

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.android.app.accesscontrol

`com.samsung.android.app.accesscontrol`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Samsung Interaction control

Settings > Accessibility > Dexterity and interaction (or vol. down + home key)

Allows you to restrict some functions of your phone (stop the phone from interacting with touch commands for instance)

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.android.app.advsounddetector

`com.samsung.android.app.advsounddetector`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Samsung Sound detectors

Uses microphone to identify recognizable sounds. For example, if it recognizes a baby’s cry, it can alert you with flashing lights so

you know to check on your baby. Or it can notify you if it hears the doorbell ring so you know to open the door.

#

adv maybe refers to ‘Samsung Advanced Institute of Technology’ (or simply means ‘advanced’)

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.android.app.amcagent

`com.samsung.android.app.amcagent`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Advanced Management Console Agent

Entreprise feature I guess.

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.android.app.aodservice

`com.samsung.android.app.aodservice`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Always On Display

NOTE: This package handles the clock on the lockscreen, in addition to the AOD functionality.

When enabled in settings it shows clock and notifications when you raise the phone or touch the screen.

This is basically a lower-power lock-screen. It could in theory reduce power draw if you check notifications/clock often as OLED screens draw minimal power showing a mostly black screen(black = pixel off), but in practice the number of times you’ll unintentionally trigger it will likely eat up any potential power savings and more. And if your device doesn’t have an OLED screen this will draw way more power.

Most of these power savings could be applied to your standard lock-screen simply by making your background image completely black.

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.android.app.appsedge

`com.samsung.android.app.appsedge`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Samsung apps edge (https://www.samsung.com/global/galaxy/what-is/apps-edge/)

Displays your five most frequently used apps for you to access at a moment’s notice.

Breaks Split-Screen/Multi-Window according to issue#124.

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.android.app.assistantmenu

`com.samsung.android.app.assistantmenu`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Assistant menu

Designed for individuals with motor control or other physical impairments.

By using Assistant menu, you can access hardware buttons and all parts of the screen by simply tapping or swiping.

https://www.samsung.com/uk/accessibility/mobile-assistant-menu/

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.android.app.camera.sticker.facear.preload

`com.samsung.android.app.camera.sticker.facear.preload`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Annoying Stickers/stamps of the Samsung camera app. C’mon it feels like Snapshat.

https://developer.samsung.com/galaxy/stickers

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.android.app.camera.sticker.facear3d.preload

`com.samsung.android.app.camera.sticker.facear3d.preload`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Default 3D live stickers

Annoying Stickers/stamps of the Samsung camera app. C’mon it feels like Snapshat.

https://developer.samsung.com/galaxy/stickers

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.android.app.camera.sticker.facearavatar.preload

`com.samsung.android.app.camera.sticker.facearavatar.preload`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Annoying Stickers/stamps of the Samsung camera app. C’mon it feels like Snapshat.

https://developer.samsung.com/galaxy/stickers

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.android.app.camera.sticker.facearframe.preload

`com.samsung.android.app.camera.sticker.facearframe.preload`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Frames sticker?

I don’t know what this sticker is and I don’t have this package.

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.android.app.camera.sticker.stamp.preload

`com.samsung.android.app.camera.sticker.stamp.preload`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Annoying Stickers/stamps of the Samsung camera app. C’mon it feels like Snapshat.

https://developer.samsung.com/galaxy/stickers

Safe to remove

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.android.app.clipboardedge

`com.samsung.android.app.clipboardedge`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Clipboard edge panel

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.android.app.clockpack

`com.samsung.android.app.clockpack`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Samsung Clock style

Affects video playback in full-screen mode, breaks it

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.android.app.color

`com.samsung.android.app.color`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Color adjustment

Samsung’s adaptive super AMOLED screen optimizes the color range, saturation, and sharpness of the picture depending on what you’re watching or doing.

This package lets you to manually customize the color settings to match your preferences.

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.android.app.colorblind

`com.samsung.android.app.colorblind`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

This app provides colorblind accessibility features for Samsung devices, helping users with color vision deficiencies by adjusting display colors and improving visibility.

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.android.app.dofviewer

`com.samsung.android.app.dofviewer`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Live focus

Allows you to adjust the level of background blur in the camera app.

From the Samsung Gallery, you can also select from a range of background blur shapes to add characters and shapes to a photo.

https://www.samsung.com/global/galaxy/what-is/live-focus/

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.android.app.dtv.dmb

`com.samsung.android.app.dtv.dmb`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

TV app on Samsung phones and it’s only available on Japanese or Korean variants.

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.android.app.episodes

`com.samsung.android.app.episodes`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Samsung story album (https://www.samsung.com/in/support/mobile-devices/what-is-story-album-application-in-samsung-galaxy-s4/)

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.android.app.filterinstaller

`com.samsung.android.app.filterinstaller`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Filter installer

I have no clue about the usefulness of this package. Maybe it filters apps that are not compatible with the phone.

This package is only triggered when you install an app (private class PackageIntentReceiver)

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.android.app.interactivepanoramaviewer

`com.samsung.android.app.interactivepanoramaviewer`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Visual. photo virt.

Samsung Virtual Shot Viewer enable sharing virtual shot

Safe to remove if you don’t want virtual photos.

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.android.app.interpreter

`com.samsung.android.app.interpreter`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Samsung Interpreter app, enables Live translation of foreign languages

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.android.app.kfa

`com.samsung.android.app.kfa`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

KFA

Another app from knox, has something to decrypt.

Name apk this app is: KnoxAIFrameworkApp.

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.android.app.ledbackcover

`com.samsung.android.app.ledbackcover`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

I think it enables doing things with LEDs on the cover

https://www.samsung.com/hk_en/mobile-accessories/led-cover-for-galaxy-s10/EF-KG973CBEGWW/

HOW IT WORKS : https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-note-8/accessories/how-led-cover-t3686694

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.android.app.ledcoverdream

`com.samsung.android.app.ledcoverdream`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

I think it enable doing things with LEDs on the cover

https://www.samsung.com/hk_en/mobile-accessories/led-cover-for-galaxy-s10/EF-KG973CBEGWW/

HOW IT WORKS : https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-note-8/accessories/how-led-cover-t3686694

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.android.app.memo

`com.samsung.android.app.memo`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Samsung Memo (was replaced by Samsung Notes app com.samsung.android.app.notes)

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.android.app.mhswrappertmo

`com.samsung.android.app.mhswrappertmo`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Mobile Hotspot

Is it linked to T-Mobile ? (“tmo” at the end of the package)

You can debloat this and still create hotspot.

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.android.app.mirrorlink

`com.samsung.android.app.mirrorlink`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Used to connect your phone to a car (with https://mirrorlink.com/ support) in order to provide audio streaming, GPS navigation…

https://www.samsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS00048972/

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.android.app.motionpanoramaviewer

`com.samsung.android.app.motionpanoramaviewer`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Motion panorama viewer

Lets you see the result of a motion panorama

https://www.samsung.com/global/galaxy/what-is/motion-panorama/

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.android.app.multiwindow

`com.samsung.android.app.multiwindow`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Provides manifestly the ability to display multiple apps on the screen (at the same time)

Can someone test?

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.android.app.news

`com.samsung.android.app.news`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

News Samsung app

Doesn’t exist anymore?

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.android.app.notes.addons

`com.samsung.android.app.notes.addons`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Allows for marking up/drawing on notes in the Samsung Notes app (designed for use with S Pen).

Removal likely breaks com.samsung.android.app.notes. Safe to remove otherwise.

May reinstall itself automatically (removal has persisted for me this time around, and through multiple reboots).

https://galaxystore.samsung.com/prepost/000005769652?appId=com.samsung.android.app.notes.addons

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.android.app.panel.naver.v

`com.samsung.android.app.panel.naver.v`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Naver V Panel

Special samsung panel for the very useless V LIVE (formerly Naver V) app (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.naver.vapp)

V LIVE is an app that features personal video broadcasts of South Korean celebrities

This panel also includes Naver Shopping (https://shopping.naver.com/)

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.android.app.parentalcare

`com.samsung.android.app.parentalcare`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Parental control to block apps on new samsung phones

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.android.app.pinboard

`com.samsung.android.app.pinboard`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Samsung Scrapbook (discontinued)

https://www.samsung.com/za/support/mobile-devices/how-do-i-use-the-scrapbook-memo-feature-on-my-samsung-galaxy-note3/

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.android.app.reminder

`com.samsung.android.app.reminder`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Samsung bixby reminder (https://www.samsung.com/global/galaxy/apps/bixby/reminder/)

Set up smart reminders to get notified when and where you need to. You can even link websites, videos, photos and more.

Uses wifi/data regularly.

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.android.app.sbrowseredge

`com.samsung.android.app.sbrowseredge`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Related to internet browser. For Galaxy Edge?

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.android.app.selfmotionpanoramaviewer

`com.samsung.android.app.selfmotionpanoramaviewer`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Selfie panorama viewer

Lets you see the result of a selfie motion panorama

https://www.samsung.com/global/galaxy/what-is/motion-panorama/

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.android.app.settings.bixby

`com.samsung.android.app.settings.bixby`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Bixby settings (Bixby = Samsung intelligence assistant)

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.android.app.simplesharing

`com.samsung.android.app.simplesharing`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Samsung Link Sharing

Lets you share large size files by using the Samsung Cloud.

https://www.samsung.com/au/support/mobile-devices/what-is-link-sharing/

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.android.app.siofviewer

`com.samsung.android.app.siofviewer`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Live focus

Needed for Live Focus in camera app.

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.android.app.smartwidget

`com.samsung.android.app.smartwidget`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Samsung screenshot

You will still be able to take screenshots without this package.

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.android.app.social

`com.samsung.android.app.social`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

I know this has been discontinued by Samsung but that it.

Surely a social app like Samsung Members (com.samsung.oh)

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.android.app.soundpicker

`com.samsung.android.app.soundpicker`

- OEM
- Unsafe

Lets you select a sound for alarm/ringtone

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.android.app.spage

`com.samsung.android.app.spage`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Samsung Free (previously known as ‘Bixby Home’) is a vertically scrolling list of information that Bixby can interact with for example weather, fitness activity and buttons

for controlling their smart home gadgets.

https://galaxystore.samsung.com/prepost/000005445489?appId=com.samsung.android.app.spage

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.android.app.storyalbumwidget

`com.samsung.android.app.storyalbumwidget`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

The Story Album widget enables you to access the Story Album app and create digital picture albums that you can view and acess directly

from the widget on a Home screen.

Old feature (from Galaxy S4)

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.android.app.talkback

`com.samsung.android.app.talkback`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Voice assistant. Accessibility feature

Screen Reader to provide audible feedback to assist blind and low-vision users.

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.android.app.taskedge

`com.samsung.android.app.taskedge`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Handle task edge panel

Through Tasks edge, you can quickly perform frequently used tasks, such as composing messages and creating events.

https://www.samsung.com/levant/support/mobile-devices/galaxy-s7-edge-how-do-i-add-tasks-edge/

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.android.app.tips

`com.samsung.android.app.tips`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Tips on how to use your phone“

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.android.app.updatecenter

`com.samsung.android.app.updatecenter`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

App update

Installs app updates

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.android.app.vrsetupwizards

`com.samsung.android.app.vrsetupwizards`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Samsung Gear VR (Virtual Reality) setup wizard (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Gear_VR)

https://360samsungvr.com/portal/content/about_samsung_vr

Stub = https://stackoverflow.com/questions/10648280/what-is-stub-and-aidl-for-in-java

Setup wizard : The first time you turn your device on, a Welcome screen is displayed. It guides you through the basics of setting up your device.

It’s the setup for Samsung VR services.

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.android.app.vrsetupwizardstub

`com.samsung.android.app.vrsetupwizardstub`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Samsung Gear VR (Virtual Reality) setup wizard (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Gear_VR)

https://360samsungvr.com/portal/content/about_samsung_vr

Stub = https://stackoverflow.com/questions/10648280/what-is-stub-and-aidl-for-in-java

Setup wizard : The first time you turn your device on, a Welcome screen is displayed. It guides you through the basics of setting up your device.

It’s the setup for Samsung VR services.

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.android.app.watchmanager

`com.samsung.android.app.watchmanager`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Samsung Galaxy Wearable (Samsung Gear) (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.samsung.android.app.watchmanager)

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.android.app.watchmanagerstub

`com.samsung.android.app.watchmanagerstub`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Stub for the Galaxy Wearable app.

Stub = https://stackoverflow.com/questions/10648280/what-is-stub-and-aidl-for-in-java

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.android.app.withtv

`com.samsung.android.app.withtv`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

WitTV (replaced by com.sec.android.app.withtv)

Used to stream content from your phone to a Samsung smart TV.

https://www.samsung.com/us/apps/smart-view-2/

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.android.applock

`com.samsung.android.applock`

- OEM
- Unsafe

Samsung App Lock

Lets you lock your app (Settings > Advanced functions > App lock)

You should lock your apps storing private data (provides data at rest encryption when your phone is locked)

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.android.aremoji

`com.samsung.android.aremoji`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

AR Emoji mode for Samsung camera

https://www.samsung.com/global/galaxy/what-is/ar-emoji/

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.android.aremojieditor

`com.samsung.android.aremojieditor`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

AR Emoji Editor

Edits those AR people emoji things

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.android.arzone

`com.samsung.android.arzone`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

AR Zone

https://www.samsung.com/levant/support/mobile-devices/which-features-are-available-in-the-ar-zone-in-the-galaxy-z-flip/

Lets you access other AR apps.

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.android.asksmanager

`com.samsung.android.asksmanager`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Samsung device protection manager.

It’s anti-theft feature. I couldn’t find exactly what does the samsung layer to the already existing android device protection :

https://www.greenbot.com/article/2904397/everything-you-need-to-know-about-device-protection-in-android-51.html

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.android.audiomirroring

`com.samsung.android.audiomirroring`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

AudioMirroring

Audio Mirroring to Cast other devices will not work after remove.

Also this app running in the background.

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.android.authfw

`com.samsung.android.authfw`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Used by Samsung Pass

Biometric authentication service that can be used to sign in to websites and apps in your mobile.

https://www.samsung.com/global/galaxy/apps/samsung-pass/

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.android.bbc.bbcagent

`com.samsung.android.bbc.bbcagent`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

BBCAgent (B. B. Container Agent?)

Collects device information and manages installation/uninstallation of trusted apps in KNOX containers

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.android.bbc.fileprovider

`com.samsung.android.bbc.fileprovider`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

KNOX BBC Provider.

Provider for KNOX BBC

Content providers encapsulate data, providing centralized management of data shared between apps.

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.android.beaconmanager

`com.samsung.android.beaconmanager`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Replaced by Samsung Smart Things (com.samsung.android.ststub)

Allows users to control, automate, and monitor their home environment via mobile device.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SmartThings

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.android.biometrics

`com.samsung.android.biometrics`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Provide biometric support

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.android.biometrics.app.setting

`com.samsung.android.biometrics.app.setting`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Biometric settings

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.android.bixby.agent

`com.samsung.android.bixby.agent`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Removing this will disable the bixby hardware key without breaking Bixby itself.

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.android.bixby.agent.dummy

`com.samsung.android.bixby.agent.dummy`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Bixby Voice Stub

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.android.bixby.es.globalaction

`com.samsung.android.bixby.es.globalaction`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Bixby stuff [MORE INFO NEEDED]

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.android.bixby.plmsync

`com.samsung.android.bixby.plmsync`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Bixby stuff [MORE INFO NEEDED]

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.android.bixby.service

`com.samsung.android.bixby.service`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Bixby Service

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.android.bixby.voiceinput

`com.samsung.android.bixby.voiceinput`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Bixby service needed for voice control

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.android.bixby.wakeup

`com.samsung.android.bixby.wakeup`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Bixby voice wake-up

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.android.bixbyhelper

`com.samsung.android.bixbyhelper`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

QQ music plugin

Require QQ Music and it’s Chinese.

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.android.bixbytouch

`com.samsung.android.bixbytouch`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Bixby Touch

App for smart things, still only for China.

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.android.bixbyvision.framework

`com.samsung.android.bixbyvision.framework`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

BixbyVision Framework

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.android.bluelightfilter

`com.samsung.android.bluelightfilter`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Blue light filter

Using the sunrise/sunset option uses the ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION permission. It’s better to program the activation of the filter according to the time.

Note: reducing blue light can prevent eyestrain and other health issues. See https://www.webmd.com/eye-health/blue-light-reduce-effects

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.android.calendar

`com.samsung.android.calendar`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Samsung Calendar App

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.android.callassistant

`com.samsung.android.callassistant`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Appears to handle a whole bunch of AI services related to Gallery and Phone. Can break stuff in OneUI 6.1+

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.android.carkey

`com.samsung.android.carkey`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Digital Key Framework

Frameworks to CarKey app, only China.

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.android.carlink

`com.samsung.android.carlink`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

CarLife app only for China.

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.android.chnfileshare.kit

`com.samsung.android.chnfileshare.kit`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

S Share

Chinese app to Secure transfer files using bluetooth.

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.android.clipboarduiservice

`com.samsung.android.clipboarduiservice`

- OEM
- Unsafe

User interface for clipboard

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.android.communicationservice

`com.samsung.android.communicationservice`

- OEM
- Unsafe

Message Service.

Needed for SMS/MMS communication

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.android.contacts

`com.samsung.android.contacts`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Samsung contacts app

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.android.coreapps

`com.samsung.android.coreapps`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Samsung Enhanced features

Files and profiles sharing feature. It may be called “Enhanced messaging”.

Using this service lets Samsung to automatically collect your phone number, contact list and messages

https://forums.androidcentral.com/samsung-galaxy-s6-edge/523172-enhanced-features.html

https://www.samsung.com/za/support/mobile-devices/what-is-enhanced-messaging/

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.android.da.daagent

`com.samsung.android.da.daagent`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Samsung dual messenger (https://www.samsung.com/global/galaxy/what-is/dual-messenger/)

Allows you to use two separate accounts for the same app.

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.android.dbsc

`com.samsung.android.dbsc`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Galaxy Service Setup

Device-Based Service Consent. Pairs with `com.sec.spp.push` to broadcast new service consent requests to your device.

Really slimey move by Samsung to name it this in the wake of Google announcing their own DBSC (Device Bound Session Credentials) which will phase out third-party cookies and help secure browsers against cookie theft.

https://blog.chromium.org/2024/04/fighting-cookie-theft-using-device.html

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.android.dck.timesync

`com.samsung.android.dck.timesync`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

DckTimeSyncService

Only logs found

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.android.deviceidservice

`com.samsung.android.deviceidservice`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

DeviceIdService

Collects device id but it is not known what it is used for.

Take’s OAID, VAID, AAID.

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.android.dkey

`com.samsung.android.dkey`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Samsung Wallet Digital Key

Used for cars, only China.

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.android.dlp.service

`com.samsung.android.dlp.service`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

SamsungDLPService (KNOX). Old feature. Was replaced by SDP (Sensitive Data Protection)

Data Loss Prevention (DLP) feature

SDP is good because it allows to have encrypted data at rest (= decryption keys not in RAM) even when your phone is on.

https://docs.samsungknox.com/admin/whitepaper/kpe/sensitive-data-protection.htm

https://docs.samsungknox.com/knox-platform-for-enterprise/admin-guide/sensitive-data-protection.htm

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.android.drivelink.stub

`com.samsung.android.drivelink.stub`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Stub for car mode

REMINDER : Stub = https://stackoverflow.com/questions/10648280/what-is-stub-and-aidl-for-in-java

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.android.email.composer

`com.samsung.android.email.composer`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

another app related to Email app, bad privacy

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.android.email.sync

`com.samsung.android.email.sync`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Sync to Email app, bad privacy

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.android.email.ui

`com.samsung.android.email.ui`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Email app with bad privacy

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.android.email.widget

`com.samsung.android.email.widget`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Email Widget on some old samsung phones like S6

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.android.emergency

`com.samsung.android.emergency`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Emergency SOS

Has a lot of permissions, lets you send SOS messages and calls.

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.android.emojiupdater

`com.samsung.android.emojiupdater`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

AR Emoji updater

This package has no permission so I wonder how it can update anything.

See com.samsung.android.aremoji

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.android.fast

`com.samsung.android.fast`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Samsung Secure Wi-Fi

Samsung VPN service powered by McAfee

https://www.pcmag.com/news/mcafee-samsung-partner-on-built-in-security-vpn-for-galaxy-s9

https://www.ctrl.blog/entry/what-is-samsung-secure-wi-fi.html

Note: If you need to use a VPN use something more trustworthy*

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.android.fingerprint.service

`com.samsung.android.fingerprint.service`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Fingerprint service

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.android.fmm

`com.samsung.android.fmm`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Find My Mobile

Tracks down your device when it gets lost.

Lets you remotely lock your device, block access to Samsung Pay and wipe data from the entire device.

https://www.samsung.com/global/galaxy/what-is/find-my-mobile/

https://findmymobile.samsung.com/

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.android.forest

`com.samsung.android.forest`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Digital Wellbeing (old version of com.samsung.android.wellbeing)

That’s an app for device and app usage tracking and limiting.

https://galaxystore.samsung.com/prepost/000004807357

NOTE for Dex users: uninstalling this package makes the UI unstable, in particular the taskbar is not loaded and UI continues to crash.

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.android.framework.res

`com.samsung.android.framework.res`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

This package is part of Samsung’s custom system framework and manages various resources for Samsung-specific features and UI enhancements.

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.android.galaxycontinuity

`com.samsung.android.galaxycontinuity`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Samsung Flow (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.samsung.android.galaxycontinuity)

It’s a service to ‘seamlessly’ connect your devices. You can authenticate your Tablet/PC with your smartphone, share content between devices, and sync notifications or view contents from your smartphone on your Tablet/PC.

You can turn on the smartphone’s Mobile Hotspot to keep your Tablet/PC connected. You can also log in to your Tablet/PC with your biometric data (Iris, Fingerprints) if you register with Samsung Pass.

https://www.samsung.com/levant/support/mobile-devices/what-is-the-samsung-flow-and-how-to-use-it/

Has more than 81 permissions. Not the kind of app you want to keep installed if you don’t use it. It increases the attack surface and can potentially compromise a lot of things (including your computer). FYI, 4 CVE has been discovered between 2021 and 2022: https://www.opencve.io/cve?vendor=samsung&product=samsung_flow

Pithus analysis: https://beta.pithus.org/report/77216cd6209c73d00332180319249ac6e4ef8479e68d2a21c97a52fdc5f3d62b

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.android.gallery.plugins

`com.samsung.android.gallery.plugins`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

SamsungGallery Plugins

Chinese mapcamera plugin.

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.android.gallery.watch

`com.samsung.android.gallery.watch`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Samsung Watch gallery app

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.android.game.gamehome

`com.samsung.android.game.gamehome`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Samsung Game Launcher

https://www.samsung.com/global/galaxy/apps/game-launcher/

All in one hub for mobiles games

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.android.gametuner.thin

`com.samsung.android.gametuner.thin`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Samsung Game Tuner (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.samsung.android.gametuner.thin)

Game Tuner is advanced setting app. It enables you to change the resolution and frames per second settings

in mobile games that require tuning for different Android devices, and thereby control heat generation and battery drain.

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.android.gearoplugin

`com.samsung.android.gearoplugin`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Gear S Plugin (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.samsung.android.gearoplugin)

Plugin for com.samsung.android.app.watchmanager

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.android.globalpostprocmgr

`com.samsung.android.globalpostprocmgr`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

GlobalPostProcMgr

Unknown app, has Draft Recovery.

Uninstalling breaks camera functionality.

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.android.gru

`com.samsung.android.gru`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Galaxy Resource Updater

Needed for galaxy store probably and not sure but also for system updates?

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.android.hmt.vrshell

`com.samsung.android.hmt.vrshell`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Gear VR Shell

Gear VR : https://360samsungvr.com/portal/content/about_samsung_vr

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.android.hmt.vrsvc

`com.samsung.android.hmt.vrsvc`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Gear VR Service

See above.

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.android.honeyboard

`com.samsung.android.honeyboard`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Do NOT disable if you don't have another keyboard with direct boot mode support, or you'll be stuck at boot (no keyboard to unlock the phone). Do NOT remove this package with root if it wasn't first uninstalled with the non-root method. Removing this package also breaks the Accessibility settings on Android 11.

Samsung keyboard

## References

1. https://developer.android.com/training/articles/direct-boot

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.android.icecone

`com.samsung.android.icecone`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Keyboard Content Center

Lets you choose media content (e.g. stickers and music) from the Galaxy Keyboard.

This app always runs in background.

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.android.imagepp

`com.samsung.android.imagepp`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Chat PP

Only for China.

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.android.incallui

`com.samsung.android.incallui`

- OEM
- Unsafe

UI when “being called/in call”. It’s basically the screen that shows you who is calling, lets you answer and hang up, switch to speaker, etc

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.android.inputshare

`com.samsung.android.inputshare`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Samsung Multi-Control, allows certain apps to be continued on multiple Galaxy devices (like Internet or Notes)

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.android.ipsgeofence

`com.samsung.android.ipsgeofence`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Samsung Visit In app

IPSGeofence

IPS = Indoor Positioning System.

The concept of Indoor Positioning System designates a network of connected devices within a building making it possible to trace the position of another device – and therefore potentially of a person – in environments where GPS systems are

not efficient .

Geofencing is a technique which consists in activating preconfigured actions when a device enters a certain geographical area.

For example, a user can use it to automatically turn on Wi-Fi and home lights when their smartphone is detected nearby.

In short, if enabled, this app will track your location everywhere and all the time!

https://www.comparitech.com/blog/vpn-privacy/what-is-geofencing-privacy/

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.android.keycustomizationinfobackupservice

`com.samsung.android.keycustomizationinfobackupservice`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

If you don’t use backup service, it’s safe to remove.

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.android.keyguardwallpaperupdator

`com.samsung.android.keyguardwallpaperupdator`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Lets you customize your Samsung device with different images (provided by Samsung) on the lock screen.

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.android.kgclient

`com.samsung.android.kgclient`

- OEM
- Unsafe

Samsung Payment Services

Removing this package will LOCK YOU OUT of your device with a full-screen overlay message saying that Device Services was uninstalled in an unauthorised manner. This is persistent upon reboots until a factory data reset is initiated. Filesystem can still be accessed if ADB permissions were granted beforehand.

Unless you know what you’re doing, you shouldn’t uninstall this package.

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.android.kidsinstaller

`com.samsung.android.kidsinstaller`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Samsung Kids Home (https://www.samsung.com/global/galaxy/apps/samsung-kids-home/)

Lets you shape a “safe environment” for your child.

NOTE : You shouldn’t give your phone to a child. That bad !

https://ifstudies.org/blog/a-smartphone-will-change-your-child-in-ways-you-might-not-expect-or-want

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.android.kmxservice

`com.samsung.android.kmxservice`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

KmxService

Knox Matrix. Provides a feature to securely generate and store keys used for end-to-end encryption (E2EE).

It encrypts/decrypts data on the user’s device and transmits it to the server.

The user’s original data cannot be checked as decryption is impossible from the server, which only has encrypted data, and is safely protected from external attacks.

https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/samsung-electronics-co-ltd/kmxservice/

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.android.knox.app.networkfilter

`com.samsung.android.knox.app.networkfilter`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

knoxNwFilter

Is responsible for Bluetooth to work.

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.android.knox.attestation

`com.samsung.android.knox.attestation`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

KNOX Attestation

Lets you check the integrity of a Samsung Android device by connecting to a Samsung Attestation server.

https://docs.samsungknox.com/admin/whitepaper/kpe/attestation.htm

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.android.knox.containerdesktop

`com.samsung.android.knox.containerdesktop`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Knox Container Desktop

Provides UI for the work(space) container?

See “com.samsung.android.knox.containeragent”

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.android.knox.kpecore

`com.samsung.android.knox.kpecore`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Samsung KPECore

KPE stands for ‘Knox Platform for Enterprise’

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.android.knox.mpos

`com.samsung.android.knox.mpos`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Knox mPOS Enabler offers a range of security/usability features, enabling secure and contactless payments on Samsung devices.

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

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.android.knox.pushmanager

`com.samsung.android.knox.pushmanager`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

KnoxPushManager

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.android.knox.zt.framework

`com.samsung.android.knox.zt.framework`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

KnoxZT Framework

To learn how you type, Touch Dynamics

will collect and analyze sensor data while typing.

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.android.livestickers

`com.samsung.android.livestickers`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Deco Pic (accessible through AR Zone)

Camera app with stickers and snapchat-like filters

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.android.mateagent

`com.samsung.android.mateagent`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Samsung Galaxy Friends is an accessory platform service that allows the user to enjoy a variety of content quickly

and easily by simply connecting an accessory, without having to install additional applications.

https://developer.samsung.com/codelab/SDC18-experiences/Galaxy-Friends

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.android.mdagent

`com.samsung.android.mdagent`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

MdAgent

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.android.mdm

`com.samsung.android.mdm`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

MDMApp (Mobile Device Management app)

Used to monitor and manage remotely mobile devices.

For example locking split-screen, blocking safe mode boot, enabling branding logo in the lock screen, remotely configuring IMAP email…

Most likely related to KNOX

https://www.samsungknox.com/en/solutions/it-solutions/knox-manage

https://developer.samsung.com/tech-insights/knox/mobile-device-management

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.android.mdx

`com.samsung.android.mdx`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Link to Windows Service

Works in conjunction with the Microsoft Your Phone app and activates a connection to your PC on Windows

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.android.mediacontroller

`com.samsung.android.mediacontroller`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Ability to controls phone’s audio from your watch.

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.android.messaging

`com.samsung.android.messaging`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Samsung Messaging app

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.android.messaging.extension.chn

`com.samsung.android.messaging.extension.chn`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

MessagingExtensionCh

Has too much spying things.

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.android.mocca

`com.samsung.android.mocca`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

MoccaMobile

Require google play services.

Diagnostics, logs, car crash, better remove this app.

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.android.mtp

`com.samsung.android.mtp`

- OEM
- Unsafe

MTP application

It doesn’t cause a bootloop, but its highly not recommended to remove it.

This app is needed for transfer files to PC/Phone.

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.android.networkdiagnostic

`com.samsung.android.networkdiagnostic`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Network Diagnostic

Autostart after boot. 9 permissions (including ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION : precise GPS location) + 1 unknown permission : SEC_FACTORY_PHONE

Seems to be telemetry.

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.android.networkstack.tethering.overlay

`com.samsung.android.networkstack.tethering.overlay`

- OEM
- Unsafe

Found only wifi configs

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.android.oneconnect

`com.samsung.android.oneconnect`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Samsung Smart Things (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.samsung.android.oneconnect)

Lets you manage all your Samsung and SmartThings-compatible devices.

https://www.samsung.com/global/galaxy/apps/smartthings/

Probably needs com.samsung.android.beaconmanager

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.android.packageinstaller

`com.samsung.android.packageinstaller`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Removing it is Unsafe if there is no alternative.

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.android.peripheral.framework

`com.samsung.android.peripheral.framework`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Peripheral Framework

It’s knox analytics.

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.android.personalpage.service

`com.samsung.android.personalpage.service`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Private mode (was replaced by Secure Folder)

https://www.samsung.com/uk/support/mobile-devices/what-is-private-mode-and-how-do-i-use-it/

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.android.photoremasterservice

`com.samsung.android.photoremasterservice`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

PhotoRemasterService

If removed, Photo Remaster in the gallery won’t work.

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.android.privacydashboard

`com.samsung.android.privacydashboard`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Privacy dashboard in settings:

https://insights.samsung.com/2023/08/17/what-is-privacy-dashboard-and-how-does-it-protect-my-data-2/

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.android.privateshare

`com.samsung.android.privateshare`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Blockchain-powered file sharing system for Samsung phones.

Why blockchain? Because it’s a nice buzzword! The privacy policy of this Samsung service is really bad: https://libreddit.spike.codes/r/privacy/comments/rqbb9b/samsung_private_share_is_not_so_private/

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.android.provider.filterprovider

`com.samsung.android.provider.filterprovider`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Samsung camera will crash if this package is deleted.

FilterProvider dependency to Samsung Camera

Provides access to filters (when you swipe right from the camera app)

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.android.provider.stickerprovider

`com.samsung.android.provider.stickerprovider`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

One more package related to camera stickers.

DO NOT REMOVE THIS IF YOU USE STOCK CAMERA (Samsung camera-app closes after about 4s!)

adb shell ‘pm disable-user com.samsung.android.provider.stickerprovider’ can be used as a workaround if you want to stop this running in the background.

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.android.providers.context

`com.samsung.android.providers.context`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Spyware

https://www.eteknix.com/samsungs-context-service-may-take-data-collection-surveillance-worrying-levels/

https://www.theinquirer.net/inquirer/news/2328363/samsung-context-service-will-collect-user-data-to-share-with-developers

Content providers encapsulate data, providing centralized management of data shared between apps.

https://developer.android.com/guide/topics/providers/content-providers.html

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.android.providers.factory

`com.samsung.android.providers.factory`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

FactoryTestProvider

It’s used for log or testing.

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.android.providers.trash

`com.samsung.android.providers.trash`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

SecTrashProvider

Indexes almost things to trash.

This app probably only exist on China Samsung.

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.android.rampart

`com.samsung.android.rampart`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Auto Blocker

Uses for blocking unknown apps install, commands.

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.android.rlc

`com.samsung.android.rlc`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Samsung Biz Service

Remote Lock Control? Remote Mobile Manager? It has not needed notification components.

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.android.samsungpass

`com.samsung.android.samsungpass`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Samsung Pass app

https://www.samsung.com/global/galaxy/apps/samsung-pass/

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.android.samsungpassautofill

`com.samsung.android.samsungpassautofill`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Auto Fill for Samsung Pass

Once your account information is registered, you can use iris, fingerprint, or face recognition to sign in.

https://www.samsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS00082282/

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.android.samsungpositioning

`com.samsung.android.samsungpositioning`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Run at startup and ask for an unknown permission SEC_FACTORY_PHONE

This package seems to be used for samsung apps needing location.

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.android.scloud

`com.samsung.android.scloud`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Samsung Cloud (https://www.samsung.com/us/support/owners/app/samsung-cloud)

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.android.scloud.backup

`com.samsung.android.scloud.backup`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Samsung Backup only for Samsung Cloud

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.android.scloud.sync

`com.samsung.android.scloud.sync`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Samsung cloud synchronisation service

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.android.scpm

`com.samsung.android.scpm`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Samsung Cloud Platform Manager

Related to Samsung Cloud. Safe to remove if you don’t use it.

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.android.sdk.handwriting

`com.samsung.android.sdk.handwriting`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Handwriting Service

Only for Samsung Note?

https://www.samsung.com/sg/support/mobile-devices/how-do-you-convert-handwriting-to-text-and-other-formats-using-s-pen-and-samsung-notes/

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.android.sdk.ocr

`com.samsung.android.sdk.ocr`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

It’s for OCR (Optical Character Recognition), used among Samsung apps like the gallery, without this, you can’t extract text from images.

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.android.sdk.professionalaudio.app.audioconnectionservice

`com.samsung.android.sdk.professionalaudio.app.audioconnectionservice`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

AudioConnectionService

I believe it allows to modulate an audio signal. I didn’t find a lot of apps using this package.

Nothing really worrying but safe to remove if you want.

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.android.sdk.professionalaudio.utility.jammonitor

`com.samsung.android.sdk.professionalaudio.utility.jammonitor`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Professional Audio

Allows you to create virtual instrument applications with Android.

https://developer.samsung.com/html/techdoc/ProgrammingGuide_ProfessionalAudio.pdf

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.android.sdk.spenv10

`com.samsung.android.sdk.spenv10`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Samsung Pen engine, Pen settings, SPen Engine Update.

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.android.sdm.config

`com.samsung.android.sdm.config`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Configuration Update for Samsung Deskphone Manager (SDM)

SDM allows a user to synchronize your smartphone with a IP deskphone

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.android.server.wifi.mobilewips.client

`com.samsung.android.server.wifi.mobilewips.client`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

MobileWips

Detects suspicious activity on Wi-Fi network.

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.android.service.health

`com.samsung.android.service.health`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Health Platform (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.samsung.android.service.health)

It is a data aggregator. You can use it to link multiple health apps (like Strava, google fit etc) together. This app will unify their collected data and store them all together.

Constantly phones to Samsung servers.

Pithus analysis: https://beta.pithus.org/report/968364daf4fbb1828dfe9d8dbcce6d5f7f9a79522a5267c4be5bba19e6cd88b0

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.android.service.livedrawing

`com.samsung.android.service.livedrawing`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Live Message enables you to draw your own animated GIFs or emojis.

https://www.samsung.com/global/galaxy/what-is/live-message/

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.android.service.travel

`com.samsung.android.service.travel`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Samsung Travel Wallpaper (discontinued)

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.android.setupindiaservicestnc

`com.samsung.android.setupindiaservicestnc`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Samsung Services

Responsible for the persistent notification after every system update if you don’t agree to data collection.

The only way to dismiss it without agreeing to anything is to click the small text and uncheck all the items in a list. Then the ‘Agree’ button becomes a ‘Skip’ button. Removing this package doesn’t have any known side effects.

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.android.shealthmonitor

`com.samsung.android.shealthmonitor`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Samsung Health Monitor

Enables you to record ECG and blood pressure.

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.android.shortcutbackupservice

`com.samsung.android.shortcutbackupservice`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

ShortcutBNR

Related to smartSwitch Samsung Cloud features

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.android.slinkcloud

`com.samsung.android.slinkcloud`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Samsung Cloud Gateway

NEEDED FOR Scloud app

A cloud storage gateway is designed to provide interoperability between different data protocols used

in a client (Scloud app)/server cloud architecture.

MORE INFO : https://searchstorage.techtarget.com/definition/cloud-storage-gateway

#

Needs a lot of permission (including the dangerous one : READ_PHONE_STATE)

It means the app has the ability to read the device ID (e.g. IMEI or ESN) and phone number.

https://developer.android.com/reference/android/Manifest.permission#READ_PHONE_STATE

#

Hardcoded Alibaba (chinese) server IP (42.120.153.17)

https://www.hybrid-analysis.com/sample/2ef5367f700d2644fc51d2cdd8dd0ce97e9a6594cb5b89052537037c5a7aac56?environmentId=200

https://web.archive.org/web/20200604093347/https://www.hybrid-analysis.com/sample/2ef5367f700d2644fc51d2cdd8dd0ce97e9a6594cb5b89052537037c5a7aac56?environmentId=200

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.android.sm.devicesecurity

`com.samsung.android.sm.devicesecurity`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Samsung Device security for the Smart Manager app using McAfee antivirus engine.

This is the antivirus in Settings -> Device care -> Security

Privacy nightmare(LOTS of permissions!) for a bit of security.

https://www.hybrid-analysis.com/sample/05dab93ee2102a2fb6edf16e85750eb1f0189d7b82703c6a00c92cd08d62bb28?environmentId=200

ARCHIVE: https://web.archive.org/web/20200607140002/https://www.hybrid-analysis.com/sample/05dab93ee2102a2fb6edf16e85750eb1f0189d7b82703c6a00c92cd08d62bb28?environmentId=200

Some people reported that without this package they weren’t able to install apps anymore BUT I personally removed this and

I still can install apps.

I think(not sure) that you can remove this safely if you also remove com.samsung.aasaservice and com.samsung.android.sm

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.android.sm.devicesecurity.tcm

`com.samsung.android.sm.devicesecurity.tcm`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Device security

Chinese scanning app for searching viruses.

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.android.sm.policy

`com.samsung.android.sm.policy`

- OEM
- Unsafe

SCPM (Samsung Cloud Platform Manager) client.

Allows the app to read data from the Samsung Cloud Platform Manager in order to authenticate your phone and configure your apps and services. Surely linked to Smart Manager. On some devices, the app icon is cloud-shaped.

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.android.sm.provider

`com.samsung.android.sm.provider`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Smart Manager Provider

SCPM Client? A lot debugging stuff

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.android.sm_cn

`com.samsung.android.sm_cn`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Device care but in Chinese Samsung phones

Is different from global, could break some important functions if removed.

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.android.smartface.overlay

`com.samsung.android.smartface.overlay`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Not needed overlay to smartface

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.android.smartfitting

`com.samsung.android.smartfitting`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Smart Fitting Service

Adapts the size/ratio of the screen. Automatic mode is default but there is a manual mode

https://www.samsung.com/levant/support/mobile-devices/galaxy-s8-s8-plus-what-is-the-smart-fitting-display-for-vod-games/

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.android.smartprovider

`com.samsung.android.smartprovider`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Samsung File Provider

Provides intelligent classification, search and image/video favorite when selecting images/videos to send to friends/Moments/Channels in WeChat app.

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.android.smartswitchassistant

`com.samsung.android.smartswitchassistant`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Samsung SmartSwitch

Lets you transfer your data from your old (Samsung) phone to your new one.

Needed for com.sec.android.easyMover?

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.android.softsim

`com.samsung.android.softsim`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Softsim Service

Installs softsim and it’s full Chinese.

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.android.spdclient

`com.samsung.android.spdclient`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Security policy updates (part of KNOX)

Updates the SELinux policies according to Security Enhancements for Android (SE for Android)

There are privacy implications to the data collected by Samsung

https://security.stackexchange.com/questions/161190/does-samsungs-security-enhancements-for-android-offer-anything-for-consumers

Not mandatory if you know what you are doing and if you don’t install software from unknown sources.

Needs confirmation but removing this package could change SELinux mode (enforcing by default)

https://source.android.com/security/selinux

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.android.spdfnote

`com.samsung.android.spdfnote`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Write on PDF (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.samsung.android.spdfnote)

PDF annotator

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.android.sskds

`com.samsung.android.sskds`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

SoterSskdsService

This app has something to ‘com.tencent.soter.soterserver’.

Only china.

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.android.stextclassifier

`com.samsung.android.stextclassifier`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

From https://developer.android.com/reference/android/view/textclassifier/TextClassifier:

Interface for providing text classification related features.

The TextClassifier may be used to understand the meaning of text, as well as generating predicted next actions based on the text.

So it got something to do with text/spelling correction? But a samsung implementation of it. It needs some further testing, so far it doesn’t affect even the auto-correct.

Note: this app has no permission and doesn’t run in background when not in used

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.android.stickercenter

`com.samsung.android.stickercenter`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Sticker center. Used to retrieve stickers from the web in the camera app.

https://developer.samsung.com/galaxy/stickers

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.android.stickerplugin

`com.samsung.android.stickerplugin`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

StickerPlugin

Not sure if this package also provides stickers for camera. I don’t have it so I can’t test

https://developer.samsung.com/galaxy/stickers

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.android.storage.watchstoragemanager

`com.samsung.android.storage.watchstoragemanager`

- OEM
- Unsafe

Storage manager. DO NOT REMOVE THIS

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.android.sume.nn.service

`com.samsung.android.sume.nn.service`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Provides the photo remaster feature in the Gallery app. Has the camera permission and can access all your medias but performs its job locally on the device.

https://www.samsung.com/au/support/mobile-devices/remastering-photos-on-samsung-phone/

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.android.svoice

`com.samsung.android.svoice`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Samsung Voice (S Voice) was replaced by bixby on Samsung Galaxy S8(+) and newer phones.

Virtual mobile personal assistant capable of running a basic tasks through voice command alone.

https://www.samsung.com/global/galaxy/what-is/s-voice/

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.android.svoiceime

`com.samsung.android.svoiceime`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Samsung voice input

Voice input powered by Bixby. See above.

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.android.tencentwifisecurity

`com.samsung.android.tencentwifisecurity`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Chinese Tencent flags risky networks and prevent to connect to them.

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.android.timezone.autoupdate_N

`com.samsung.android.timezone.autoupdate_N`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

This app handles automatic updates for time zone information on Samsung devices, ensuring accurate timekeeping across different regions.

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.android.timezone.autoupdate_O

`com.samsung.android.timezone.autoupdate_O`

- OEM
- Unsafe

Samsung Time Zone Updater

Used to automatically detect appropriate timezone

REMOVING THIS WILL BOOTLOOP YOUR DEVICE

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.android.timezone.data.P

`com.samsung.android.timezone.data.P`

- OEM
- Unsafe

Samsung timezone data?

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.android.timezone.data.updater

`com.samsung.android.timezone.data.updater`

- OEM
- Unsafe

Samsung Time Zone Updater

Used to automatically detect appropriate timezone.

A similar Samsung package apparently bootloops the device if removed, so be careful.

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.android.timezone.data_Q

`com.samsung.android.timezone.data_Q`

- OEM
- Unsafe

Stores timezone data?

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.android.timezone.updater

`com.samsung.android.timezone.updater`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Time Zone Updater

Used to detect or set timezone.

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.android.tncpage

`com.samsung.android.tncpage`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

TNCPageCN

It’s app for enhance lock screen.

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.android.tripwidget

`com.samsung.android.tripwidget`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Discontinued package (used in Galaxy S4) handling trip wallpaper widget.

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.android.tzdata.update_M

`com.samsung.android.tzdata.update_M`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Samsung Timezone Data Updater

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.android.uds

`com.samsung.android.uds`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Ultra data saving

Have boring notifications and theres no point of keeping this app.

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

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.android.universalswitch

`com.samsung.android.universalswitch`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Universal Switch lets you designate certain touches or gestures to control specific actions on your phone.

https://www.samsung.com/uk/accessibility/mobile-universal-switch/

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.android.vdc

`com.samsung.android.vdc`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Virtual Device Center

It’s Chinese app for Video calls.

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.android.vdcservice

`com.samsung.android.vdcservice`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

This app depends on Virtual Device Center app.

Has network connection frameworks.

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.android.visionarapps

`com.samsung.android.visionarapps`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

“AR apps”

Not really sure what this is, but the icon is Bixby as an eye so I assume it’s for accessing AR stuff through Bixby.

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.android.visioncloudagent

`com.samsung.android.visioncloudagent`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

VisionCloudAgent

Cloud Agent is a service which automatically upload on the cloud the photos you take on your phone. It connects to your “Samsung account”.

It is related to Dropbox.

Given the Vision in the package name there is a link with Bixby.

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.android.visionintelligence

`com.samsung.android.visionintelligence`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Bixby Vision

Augmented reality camera that can identify objects in real-time and potentially offer the user

to purchase them online, translate text, read QR codes, and recognize landmarks.

https://www.samsung.com/global/galaxy/apps/bixby/vision/

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.android.visualars

`com.samsung.android.visualars`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Smart Touch Call.

It allows the user to “Get voice and Screen interactive service when you call a customer service”.

Bloated with Google API stuff

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.android.voicewakeup

`com.samsung.android.voicewakeup`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Voice wake-up for using Bixby

https://www.samsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS00080448/

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.android.wallpaper.res

`com.samsung.android.wallpaper.res`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Pre-installed wallpapers

Removing this package causes the background to be transparent (black, but the system will see it as white unless you use a custom wallpaper).

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.android.watch.alarm

`com.samsung.android.watch.alarm`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Samsung Alarm app.

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.android.watch.cameracontroller

`com.samsung.android.watch.cameracontroller`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Mirrors phone’s camera to your watch. I can’t find a use case for my usage. Safe to remove.

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.android.watch.compass

`com.samsung.android.watch.compass`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Samsung Compass app.

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.android.watch.findmyphone

`com.samsung.android.watch.findmyphone`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

The phone will start ringing, if connected to watch via BT or WiFi, when pressing ‘start ringing’ on the watch.

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.android.watch.findmywatch

`com.samsung.android.watch.findmywatch`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

The watch will start ringing, if connected to phone via BT or WiFi, when pressing ‘start ringing’ on the phone. Also fetches location and is able to lock or factory reset.

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.android.watch.flashlight

`com.samsung.android.watch.flashlight`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Samsung Flashlight

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.android.watch.runestone.app

`com.samsung.android.watch.runestone.app`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Customization Service from Samsung. Provides customized content and recommendations. Collects a lot of personal information.

See: https://www.samsung.com/us/account/customization-service/

Pithus analysis: https://beta.pithus.org/report/0f26752e636a9689bf0603e6023939e23a8cbd7197dea7b44c7ac93e2a930c24

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.android.watch.screencapture

`com.samsung.android.watch.screencapture`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Provides the ability to take screenshots from the smart watch.

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.android.watch.stopwatch

`com.samsung.android.watch.stopwatch`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Samsung Stopwatch

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.android.watch.timer

`com.samsung.android.watch.timer`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Timer app from Samsung.

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.android.watch.watchface.analogmodular

`com.samsung.android.watch.watchface.analogmodular`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Preinstalled watchface.

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.android.watch.watchface.analoguefont

`com.samsung.android.watch.watchface.analoguefont`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Preinstalled watchface.

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.android.watch.watchface.animal

`com.samsung.android.watch.watchface.animal`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Preinstalled watchface.

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.android.watch.watchface.aremoji

`com.samsung.android.watch.watchface.aremoji`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Preinstalled watchface.

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.android.watch.watchface.basicclock

`com.samsung.android.watch.watchface.basicclock`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Preinstalled watchface.

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.android.watch.watchface.basicdashboard

`com.samsung.android.watch.watchface.basicdashboard`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Preinstalled watchface.

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.android.watch.watchface.bespoke

`com.samsung.android.watch.watchface.bespoke`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Preinstalled watchface.

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.android.watch.watchface.bitmoji

`com.samsung.android.watch.watchface.bitmoji`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Preinstalled watchface.

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.android.watch.watchface.boldindex

`com.samsung.android.watch.watchface.boldindex`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Preinstalled watchface.

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.android.watch.watchface.companionhelper

`com.samsung.android.watch.watchface.companionhelper`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Watchfaces fail to load without this. Removing it also breaks editing and changing watchfaces.

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.android.watch.watchface.digitalfont

`com.samsung.android.watch.watchface.digitalfont`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Preinstalled watchface.

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.android.watch.watchface.digitalmodular

`com.samsung.android.watch.watchface.digitalmodular`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Preinstalled watchface.

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.android.watch.watchface.dualwatch

`com.samsung.android.watch.watchface.dualwatch`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Preinstalled watchface.

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.android.watch.watchface.dynamicfont

`com.samsung.android.watch.watchface.dynamicfont`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Preinstalled watchface.

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.android.watch.watchface.emergency

`com.samsung.android.watch.watchface.emergency`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Watchface in the emergency launcher.

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.android.watch.watchface.gradientfont

`com.samsung.android.watch.watchface.gradientfont`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Preinstalled watchface.

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.android.watch.watchface.healthmodular

`com.samsung.android.watch.watchface.healthmodular`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Preinstalled watchface.

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.android.watch.watchface.infomodular

`com.samsung.android.watch.watchface.infomodular`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Preinstalled watchface.

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.android.watch.watchface.large

`com.samsung.android.watch.watchface.large`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Preinstalled watchface.

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.android.watch.watchface.livewallpaper

`com.samsung.android.watch.watchface.livewallpaper`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Preinstalled watchface.

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.android.watch.watchface.mypebble

`com.samsung.android.watch.watchface.mypebble`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Preinstalled watchface.

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.android.watch.watchface.myphoto

`com.samsung.android.watch.watchface.myphoto`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Preinstalled watchface.

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.android.watch.watchface.mystyle

`com.samsung.android.watch.watchface.mystyle`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Preinstalled watchface.

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.android.watch.watchface.premiumanalog

`com.samsung.android.watch.watchface.premiumanalog`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Preinstalled watchface.

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.android.watch.watchface.simpleanalogue

`com.samsung.android.watch.watchface.simpleanalogue`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Preinstalled watchface.

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.android.watch.watchface.simpleclassic

`com.samsung.android.watch.watchface.simpleclassic`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Preinstalled watchface.

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.android.watch.watchface.simplecomplication

`com.samsung.android.watch.watchface.simplecomplication`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Preinstalled watchface.

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.android.watch.watchface.superfiction

`com.samsung.android.watch.watchface.superfiction`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Preinstalled watchface.

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.android.watch.watchface.tickingsound

`com.samsung.android.watch.watchface.tickingsound`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Ticking sound on watchfaces that support it.

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.android.watch.watchface.together

`com.samsung.android.watch.watchface.together`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Preinstalled watchface.

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.android.watch.watchface.typography

`com.samsung.android.watch.watchface.typography`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Preinstalled watchface.

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.android.watch.watchface.weather

`com.samsung.android.watch.watchface.weather`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Preinstalled watchface.

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.android.watch.worldclock

`com.samsung.android.watch.worldclock`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Worldclock app. This also includes a widget, displaying time in different time zones.

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.android.wcmurlsnetworkstack

`com.samsung.android.wcmurlsnetworkstack`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

China URL connection. generate_204 (it’s only config, not sure if it’s needed for checking wifi connection)

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.android.wcs.exstention

`com.samsung.android.wcs.exstention`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Samsung Internet Extensions

Samsung Internet for Android allows users to customize their browsing experience by installing extensions, which are additional software packages that add new features and functionality to the browser and help developers offer tailored services to users on mobile devices.

NOTE: Disabling this broke the UI on my Watch5 for some reason so PROCEED WITH CAUTION.

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.android.wear.blockednumber

`com.samsung.android.wear.blockednumber`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Blocked number storage. Doesn’t affect the dialer or contacts.

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.android.wear.contacts.sync

`com.samsung.android.wear.contacts.sync`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Handles ‘open on phone’ events. Also, settings often crash when this is uninstalled.

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.android.wear.musictransfer

`com.samsung.android.wear.musictransfer`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Used to sync music with the watch.

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.android.wear.shealth

`com.samsung.android.wear.shealth`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Samsung Health app for WearOS.

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.android.wearable.samsungaccount

`com.samsung.android.wearable.samsungaccount`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Samsung account settings. Breaks settings app if uninstalled.

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.android.wearable.setupwizard

`com.samsung.android.wearable.setupwizard`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Samsung Wearable Setup Wizard

The first time you turn your device on, a Welcome screen is displayed. It guides you through the basics of setting up your device.

It’s the setup for Samsung services.

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.android.wellbeing

`com.samsung.android.wellbeing`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Digital Wellbeing

That’s an app for device and app usage tracking and limiting.

https://galaxystore.samsung.com/prepost/000004807357

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.android.widget.pictureframe

`com.samsung.android.widget.pictureframe`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Samsung gallery widget, shows your selected photos as widget

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.android.widgetapp.yahooedge.finance

`com.samsung.android.widgetapp.yahooedge.finance`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Special edge panel widget for Yahoo Finance

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.android.widgetapp.yahooedge.sport

`com.samsung.android.widgetapp.yahooedge.sport`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Special edge panel widget for Yahoo Sport

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.android.wifi.ai

`com.samsung.android.wifi.ai`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

No activities, provides WiFi diagnostics, has several ai models that it is not clear how useful they are.

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.android.wifi.decrease.scan.interval.resources

`com.samsung.android.wifi.decrease.scan.interval.resources`

- OEM
- Unsafe

Needed for WiFi.

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.android.wifi.h2e.resources

`com.samsung.android.wifi.h2e.resources`

- OEM
- Unsafe

needed for wifi, has config values for that

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.android.wifi.increase.scan.interval.resources

`com.samsung.android.wifi.increase.scan.interval.resources`

- OEM
- Unsafe

Needed for WiFi.

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.android.wifi.p2paware.resources

`com.samsung.android.wifi.p2paware.resources`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Related to WiFi Direct

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.android.wifi.resources

`com.samsung.android.wifi.resources`

- OEM
- Unsafe

Needed for WiFi.

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.android.wifi.resources.qc

`com.samsung.android.wifi.resources.qc`

- OEM
- Unsafe

Needed for WiFi.

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.android.wifi.resources.wifilock

`com.samsung.android.wifi.resources.wifilock`

- OEM
- Unsafe

Needed for WiFi.

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.android.wifi.softap.resources

`com.samsung.android.wifi.softap.resources`

- OEM
- Unsafe

Needed for Wi-Fi.

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.android.wifi.softapwpathree.resources

`com.samsung.android.wifi.softapwpathree.resources`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.android.wifi.wapi.resources

`com.samsung.android.wifi.wapi.resources`

- OEM
- Unsafe

Needed for WiFi.

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.android.wifinetworkdiagnostics

`com.samsung.android.wifinetworkdiagnostics`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

WifiNetworkDiagnostics

Diagnostics network connection.

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.app.highlightplayer

`com.samsung.app.highlightplayer`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Samsung Story Video Editor

Lets you edit your videos stories

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.app.jansky

`com.samsung.app.jansky`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Multi-lines settings

Lets you have multiple virtual phone numbers.

This feature is only available on some US carrier-locked devices

https://www.reddit.com/r/GalaxyS8/comments/6esiub/tmobile_s8s8_multiline_setting_is_awesome/did2pur/

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.app.slowmotion

`com.samsung.app.slowmotion`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Slowmotion mode in camera app

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.attribution

`com.samsung.attribution`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Related to data collection (?):

https://developer.samsung.com/galaxy-store/galaxy-store-statistics/user-attribution.html

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.carrier.logcollector

`com.samsung.carrier.logcollector`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

it’s the same like diagmonagent, collects dumplogs

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.chn.apps.devicemanagement

`com.samsung.chn.apps.devicemanagement`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

AutoLoginService

Register device with China Telecom. Only for China.

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.clipboardsaveservice

`com.samsung.clipboardsaveservice`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Clipboard Save service saves all the content you saved in the clipboard (clipboard history)

If you remove this you will still be able to copy/cust/past but a new content in clipboard will replace the current content.

In short : there will no longer be a history.

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.cmfa.AuthTouch

`com.samsung.cmfa.AuthTouch`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Continuous Multi-Factor Authentication AuthTouchService

Related to `com.samsung.android.cmfa.framework`.

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.cmh

`com.samsung.cmh`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

CMH Provider is a dependency for the the samsung gallery app. This package asks for a lot of permissions.

It seems to be be used for cloud and story stuff in the gallery and also seems needed for content recognition.

Has the same shared user id as com.samsung.faceservice, com.samsung.mlp, com.samsung.mpl

NOTE : On some phone models, deleting this package can also prevent to preview photos from the camera app.

Seems to trigger com.samsung.faceservice, com.samsung.mlp, com.samsung.mpl when needed.

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.commonimsservice

`com.samsung.commonimsservice`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Stat notify volte

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.crane

`com.samsung.crane`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Call+ (https://support.vodafone.co.uk/Vodafone-apps/Call-and-Message/60900956/What-is-Call.htm)

Call+ features on Samsung dialer

NOTE: I have the feeling that these features are carrier/country dependant because I don’t have them. But I have this package anyway.

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.daydream.customization

`com.samsung.daydream.customization`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Samsung customization for Google Daydream VR headset (https://arvr.google.com/daydream/)

NOTE : Google discontinued Daydream in 2019 and it no longer works on Android 10 Samsung devices

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.dcmservice

`com.samsung.dcmservice`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Hard to find what it really does but I do know what DCM is in telecommunication. It means Dual Carrier Modulation.

To stay simple, we use signal modulation to transfer information. DCM can be seen as an enhancement to conventional QPSK modulation

that expand the coverage and robustness of an outdoor hotspot.

https://www.ekahau.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Webinar-slides-802.11ax-Sneak-Peek-%E2%80%93-The-Next-Generation-Wi-Fi.pdf

Not a good idea to remove this unless it only impacts samsung apps. Need testing.

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.discover

`com.samsung.discover`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

It shows up as a pane on OneUI home and prompts you to install all sorts of random apps. OneUI works perfectly fine if you uninstall these and simply removes the discover pane.

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.discover.sep

`com.samsung.discover.sep`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Related to `com.samsung.discover` but doesnt seem to do much on its own. Safe to remove without any effect.

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.ecomm.global.in

`com.samsung.ecomm.global.in`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Samsung Shop (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.samsung.ecomm)

App where you can buy all (and only) Samsung products.

https://www.samsung.com/us/explore/shop-samsung-app/

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.emergencyreporthelper

`com.samsung.emergencyreporthelper`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Only for KOREA emergency report.

Also no activities, only warn.

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.enhanceservice

`com.samsung.enhanceservice`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Enhanced service is the process for Samsung cloud messaging (equivalent to iMessage on iOS).

Messages on Samsung phones can be transmitted through either the network carrier or the non-archived Samsung service

(which is transmitted over wireless data).

This features is available in stock samsung SMS app settings.

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.faceservice

`com.samsung.faceservice`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Face service detection

Analyzes all the photos in the Samsung Gallery to detect human faces using Samsung’s built-in face detection technology. Once FaceService identifies that the photo contains a face, it shows a button that allows users to add name tags to the photo and create a People Album of similar photos by selecting the name tag.

Same shared user id as com.samsung.ipservice, com.samsung.mlp, com.samsung.cmh

Needed for face recognition in the Gallery

NOTE : Removing this package does not break face unlock

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.felicalock

`com.samsung.felicalock`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

FeliCa Password NFC things, not needed

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.fresco.logging

`com.samsung.fresco.logging`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Fresco Logging Service

Fresco is an android library for managing images and the memory they use (https://github.com/facebook/fresco)

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.groupcast

`com.samsung.groupcast`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Samsung Group Play (discontinued)

Allows you to share pictures , documents and music files with many people at same time if everyone is connected to a Wi-Fi network.

https://www.samsung.com/in/support/mobile-devices/what-is-group-play-in-samsung-smartphones/

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.helphub

`com.samsung.helphub`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Not sure if this package still exist.

Provide help

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.hidden.china

`com.samsung.hidden.china`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

China Hidden Menu

Last call, secret code: 319712358.

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.hiddennetworksetting

`com.samsung.hiddennetworksetting`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Set of hidden network settings (inlcuding frequency band choice).

How to see these settings: https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-note-8/help/q-hidden-network-settings-pie-t3914421/page4

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.hongbaoassistant

`com.samsung.hongbaoassistant`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Hongbao Assistant

Chinese app.

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.hs20provider

`com.samsung.hs20provider`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

only found useless hotspot logs

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.huxextension

`com.samsung.huxextension`

- Carrier
- Safe to delete

Hux Extension

Verizon activation, registration

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.huxplatform

`com.samsung.huxplatform`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.inputshare

`com.samsung.inputshare`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

MultiControl

Its use is to connect 2 devices and control one with the other.

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.internal.systemui.navbar.gestural_no_hint

`com.samsung.internal.systemui.navbar.gestural_no_hint`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Gestural Navigation Bar

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.internal.systemui.navbar.gestural_no_hint_extra_wide_back

`com.samsung.internal.systemui.navbar.gestural_no_hint_extra_wide_back`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.internal.systemui.navbar.gestural_no_hint_narrow_back

`com.samsung.internal.systemui.navbar.gestural_no_hint_narrow_back`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.internal.systemui.navbar.gestural_no_hint_wide_back

`com.samsung.internal.systemui.navbar.gestural_no_hint_wide_back`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.internal.systemui.navbar.sec_gestural

`com.samsung.internal.systemui.navbar.sec_gestural`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Gestural Navigation Bar

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.internal.systemui.navbar.sec_gestural_no_hint

`com.samsung.internal.systemui.navbar.sec_gestural_no_hint`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Gestural Navigation Bar

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.ipservice

`com.samsung.ipservice`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Set of hidden network settings (inlcuding frequency bands choice)

How to see these settings : https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-note-8/help/q-hidden-network-settings-pie-t3914421/page4

Same shared user id as com.samsung.faceservice, com.samsung.mlp, com.samsung.cmh

Used by Galaxy Finder & Galaxy Vision to access web data

Do removing this package break face/content recognition?

#

Name and permissions of this package suggest that it is used by Galaxy Finder to seek stuff on the web.

Same shared user id as com.samsung.faceservice, com.samsung.mlp, com.samsung.cmh

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.japan.initonce

`com.samsung.japan.initonce`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

InitOnce

I found in code only name app

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.knox.appsupdateagent

`com.samsung.knox.appsupdateagent`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

This app is part of Samsung Knox, managing updates for apps within the Knox security framework.

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.knox.keychain

`com.samsung.knox.keychain`

- OEM
- Unsafe

Knox Key Chain

Allows apps to sign data using system-wide private key/certificate pairs.

So, even though the Android Keystore provides per-app access to credentials, the Android KeyChain runs as a system user,

and hence, credentials stored through the Android KeyChain are associated with the system ID instead of a user ID.

https://docs.samsungknox.com/dev/knox-sdk/about-keystores.htm

This is only useful for apps using the TIMA Keystore. The big question I’m trying to answer is:

Which are using this except Samsung apps? Can an android dev help on this?

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.knox.knoxtrustagent

`com.samsung.knox.knoxtrustagent`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Knox Quick Access allows users to access the Knox Workspace container using wearables such as the Galaxy Gear S2.

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.knox.kss

`com.samsung.knox.kss`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Knox Keyguard. Not much more information

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.knox.rcp.components

`com.samsung.knox.rcp.components`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Knox Content Mgr

Security-related. Knox Content Mgr

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.knox.securefolder.setuppage

`com.samsung.knox.securefolder.setuppage`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Provides the setup process when opening secure folder (com.samsung.knox.securefolder) for the first time

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.locationhistory

`com.samsung.locationhistory`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

It’s only location logs

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.logwriter

`com.samsung.logwriter`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

LogWriter

Writes data in a logs SQL database.

Runs at boot and is triggered when an download from an Iron Source (Iron Source is an Israeli advertising company)

app is completed (probably “com.aura.oobe.samsung”)

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.mdl.radio

`com.samsung.mdl.radio`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Samsung Milk Music (discontinued in 2016)

It was a freemium online music streaming service, with music streams and a recommendation engine powered by Slacker Radio.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Milk_Music_(streaming_service)

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.mdl.radio.radiostub

`com.samsung.mdl.radio.radiostub`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Milk Music (shut down by Samsung)

It was a music streaming app

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Milk_Music_(streaming_service)

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.memorysaver

`com.samsung.memorysaver`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Helps you to free up space by letting you delete duplicates and move contents and apps on an SD card.

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.mlp

`com.samsung.mlp`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Samsung content recognition.

mpl= Media Learning Platform. Has permissions linked to com.samsung.cmh and com.samsung.android.visionintelligence

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.mobiletv

`com.samsung.mobiletv`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Hidden testing mobiletv

https://apkcombo.com/pt/mobiletv/com.samsung.mobiletv/

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.networkui

`com.samsung.networkui`

- OEM
- Unsafe

User interface of the Mobile Network settings

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.oda.service

`com.samsung.oda.service`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

SamsungOdaService

Requires google play services.

Another spying app collects sim info and other things.

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.oh

`com.samsung.oh`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Samsung Members (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.samsung.oh)

Samsung community. It’s a kind of social media app for Samsung users.

https://www.samsung.com/global/galaxy/apps/samsung-members/

OOOPS ! https://bgr.com/2019/10/31/samsung-members-dong-pic-oops/

The other version is “com.samsung.android.voc”.

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.packageinstalleroverlay

`com.samsung.packageinstalleroverlay`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Most likely the overlay that appears when you installed an application.

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.phone.overlay.common

`com.samsung.phone.overlay.common`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Possibly the incoming-call screen?

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.preloadapp

`com.samsung.preloadapp`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Install app

Installs recommended apps.

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.rcs

`com.samsung.rcs`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

RCS (Rich Communication Services)

Has permissions linked to com.samsung.cmh, and com.samsung.android.visionintelligence (and I don’t understand why).

RCS is a communication protocol between mobile telephone carriers and between phone and carrier, aiming at replacing SMS.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rich_Communication_Services

Uses IP protocol, so it needs an internet connection.

It’s a hot mess right now. It aims at being universal but only exists in Samsung Messages and Google Messages, because Google hasn’t released a public API yet, so 3rd-party apps can’t support it.

In a lot of countries messages go through Google’s Jibe servers.

https://jibe.google.com/policies/terms/

https://pocketnow.com/why-you-should-probably-avoid-googles-rcs-text-messaging-chat-feature

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.samsungpssdplus

`com.samsung.samsungpssdplus`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Samsung Magician

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

Allows users to conveniently manage their Samsung Portable SSD settings.

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.sdm

`com.samsung.sdm`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Handles OTA system Updates.

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.sdm.sdmviewer

`com.samsung.sdm.sdmviewer`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Lets you view installed updates?

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.sec.android.application.csc

`com.samsung.sec.android.application.csc`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Do something related to Country Specific Code (CSC). Maybe it only let you change your CSC

Every Android device from Samsung has a folder called CSC.

This folder contains some XML files that keep the configuration codes for the country and carrier-based customization options.

Maybe it’s safe to remove if you’ll never change your CSC but it needs testing and I lack time for this.

(I already have plenty of other packages uninstallation to test)

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.sec.mtv

`com.samsung.sec.mtv`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Hidden testing mobiletv

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.slsi.telephony.oem.oemrilhookservice

`com.samsung.slsi.telephony.oem.oemrilhookservice`

- Carrier
- Exercise caution

Part of the Samsung cellular modem infrastructure used by the OS to provide cellular support.

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.slsi.telephony.oemril

`com.samsung.slsi.telephony.oemril`

- Carrier
- Exercise caution

Part of the Samsung cellular modem infrastructure used by the OS to provide cellular support.

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.slsi.telephony.silentlogging

`com.samsung.slsi.telephony.silentlogging`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Hidden network logging. Safe to remove

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.sprint.chameleon

`com.samsung.sprint.chameleon`

- Carrier
- Safe to delete

Chameleon service which is a service designed to store sprint-specific properties (customizes some apps).

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.ssu

`com.samsung.ssu`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Network Unlock

Network unlock? It’s needed for SIM probably.

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.storyservice

`com.samsung.storyservice`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Samsung StoryService

Create stories in the Gallery from your pictures and videos.

https://www.samsung.com/uk/support/mobile-devices/what-is-video-collage-and-how-do-i-use-it/

Use of content recognition (so may be related)

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.svoice.sync

`com.samsung.svoice.sync`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Samsung Voice service

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.systemui.bixby

`com.samsung.systemui.bixby`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

System UI for Bixby/Bixby2

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.systemui.bixby2

`com.samsung.systemui.bixby2`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

System UI for Bixby/Bixby2

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.tmovvm

`com.samsung.tmovvm`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Samsung Visual Voicemail (for T-mobile only)

Allows you to review and manage your voicemail directly from your smartphone, eliminating the need to dial into your mailbox.

https://mobile.spectrum.com/support/article/360001296667/samsung-visual-voicemail

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.tmowfc.wfcpref

`com.samsung.tmowfc.wfcpref`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Wifi Calling for T-mobile clients only! (tmowfc = t-mobile only wifi calling)

Lets you call or text on Wi-Fi networks with your T-Mobile phone number

https://www.t-mobile.com/support/coverage/wi-fi-calling-from-t-mobile

VoLTE/IMS is needed for this to work (see com.sec.imsservice)

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.ucs.agent.ese

`com.samsung.ucs.agent.ese`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

eSE UCS Plugin is another package from UCS. It makes possible for apps to access eSE of Samsung mobile devices by using the UCM

(Universal Credential Management) APIs and framework.

https://docs.samsungknox.com/dev/knox-sdk/faqs/general/what-is-universal-credential-management_-ucm.htm

https://www.samsung.com/semiconductor/security/ese/

See above

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.ucs.ucspinpad

`com.samsung.ucs.ucspinpad`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

UcsPinpad

In this app u can setup pin,puk

UCS is a company which has partnered with Samsung to provide licenses for Samsung Knox

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.unifiedtp

`com.samsung.unifiedtp`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Unified tethering provisioner. Tethering still works for me without it.

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.upsmtheme

`com.samsung.upsmtheme`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Handle the theme of UPSM (Ultra Power Saving Mode)

Safe to remove

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.voiceserviceplatform

`com.samsung.voiceserviceplatform`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Samsung Voice (for Galaxy S7)

Virtual mobile personal assistant capable of running basic tasks through voice

https://www.samsung.com/global/galaxy/what-is/s-voice/

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.vvm

`com.samsung.vvm`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Samsung Verizon Voicemail

Allows you to review and manage your voicemail directly from your smartphone, eliminating the need to dial into your mailbox.

You can scroll through your messages, pick the ones you want to listen to, and erase them right from your device’s screen.

https://mobile.spectrum.com/support/article/360001296667/samsung-visual-voicemail

Open in App Manager

# com.samsung.vvm.se

`com.samsung.vvm.se`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Samsung Verizon Voicemail

Allows you to review and manage your voicemail directly from your smartphone, eliminating the need to dial into your mailbox.

You can scroll through your messages, pick the ones you want to listen to, and erase them right from your device’s screen.

https://mobile.spectrum.com/support/article/360001296667/samsung-visual-voicemail

Open in App Manager

# com.scanning.agold.agoldscanning

`com.scanning.agold.agoldscanning`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

“Scan” Settings > intelligent assistant: Scan. QR code & Bar code scanner.

Open in App Manager

# com.scee.psxandroid

`com.scee.psxandroid`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

PlayStation app

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.scee.psxandroid

Open in App Manager

# com.scorpio.securitycom

`com.scorpio.securitycom`

- OEM
- Unsafe

SecurityPlugin

It cant be uninstalled.

Open in App Manager

# com.sec.allsharecastplayer

`com.sec.allsharecastplayer`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Screen Mirroring (only in Galaxy S6)

Cast your mobile screen to a TV.

https://www.samsung.com/us/2012-allshare-play/

Open in App Manager

# com.sec.android.AutoPreconfig

`com.sec.android.AutoPreconfig`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Auto Preconfig

Tells you to format the device when sim from other country is used basically (won’t let you use another one)

Open in App Manager

# com.sec.android.CcInfo

`com.sec.android.CcInfo`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

CcInfo

Samsung logs/analytics.

Open in App Manager

# com.sec.android.GeoLookout

`com.sec.android.GeoLookout`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Geo News

for korea or japanese

Open in App Manager

# com.sec.android.Preconfig

`com.sec.android.Preconfig`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

On some phones founded testing things menu and on some not found any hidden menu

but it’s app for secret codes to testing hardware things

Open in App Manager

# com.sec.android.RilServiceModeApp

`com.sec.android.RilServiceModeApp`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Service mode RIL hidden app. Used for debug and diagnostics

dial *#0011# for modem connectivity info, *#9090# for diagnostics control

#

RIL means Radio Interface Layer. It’s the bridge between Android phone framework services and the hardware.

https://wladimir-tm4pda.github.io/porting/telephony.html

https://stackoverflow.com/questions/11111067/how-does-modem-code-talk-to-android-code

Samsung RIL is a add on from Samsung : Modem <=> Linux kernel <=> libsamsung-ipc <=> Samsung-RIL <=> Android framework <=> Android applications

Open in App Manager

# com.sec.android.app.DataCreate

`com.sec.android.app.DataCreate`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Automation Test

Another hidden test app. A lot of mention of samsung note (memo). Has access to basically everything on the phone

Related to these hidden menus (accessible by typing these codes in the samsung dialer) :

- #3282727336*# (Status of data usage)

- #2732832553282# (Data create menu)

- ##273283255663282*## (Backup all media files)

Open in App Manager

# com.sec.android.app.aftersalecamera

`com.sec.android.app.aftersalecamera`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Calibration Camera app.

Open in App Manager

# com.sec.android.app.applinker

`com.sec.android.app.applinker`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Related to FeliCa Networks (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FeliCa / https://www.felicanetworks.co.jp/en/).

FeliCa is contactless RFID smart card system mainly used for wallet function on mobile devices

#

Has the permission INSTALL_PACKAGES

Open in App Manager

# com.sec.android.app.bcocr

`com.sec.android.app.bcocr`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Business card recognition

Something about business cards

not very useful

Open in App Manager

# com.sec.android.app.billing

`com.sec.android.app.billing`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Samsung billing/Checkout

Used to purchase apps through Samsung Store application that is delivered with Samsung phones.

Acts as bridge between Samsung Store and payment servers.

Open in App Manager

# com.sec.android.app.bluetoothagent

`com.sec.android.app.bluetoothagent`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Bluetooth Agent

Bluetooth test service.

Open in App Manager

# com.sec.android.app.camera

`com.sec.android.app.camera`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Samsung camera app

Safe to remove (but not recommended)

Open in App Manager

# com.sec.android.app.camerasaver

`com.sec.android.app.camerasaver`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Weird app that has BootCameraService. Probably you can’t uninstall it.

In the code found things: createCameraPreviewSession, generateTextureIds, openCamera, setUpCameraOutputs.

Open in App Manager

# com.sec.android.app.chromecustomizations

`com.sec.android.app.chromecustomizations`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Samsung stuff on the homepage of Google Chrome

Open in App Manager

# com.sec.android.app.clockpackage

`com.sec.android.app.clockpackage`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Samsung clock

Open in App Manager

# com.sec.android.app.dexonpc

`com.sec.android.app.dexonpc`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Samsung DeX

Extends your smartphone into a “desktop computing experience”.

Concretely this lets you access all your mobile apps and content from a computer.

Only works on Windows/MacOS. You will need to install the Samsung DeX app on your computer.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_DeX

https://www.samsung.com/global/galaxy/apps/samsung-dex/

Open in App Manager

# com.sec.android.app.dictionary

`com.sec.android.app.dictionary`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Samsung Dictionary is is an app that enables you to manage all the dictionaries stored on your Samsung device.

Open in App Manager

# com.sec.android.app.easysetup

`com.sec.android.app.easysetup`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Core of Samsung SmartThings (formerly Samsung Easy Setup)

See com.samsung.android.easysetup

Open in App Manager

# com.sec.android.app.factorykeystring

`com.sec.android.app.factorykeystring`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

DeviceKeyString : Dialable hidden diagnostic/debug app

Dial *#0283# to open audio LoopbackTest control, dial *#2663# for TSP firmware update

Open in App Manager

# com.sec.android.app.felicatest

`com.sec.android.app.felicatest`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

FeliCa Test, hidden debugs,logs HAL_Nfc

Open in App Manager

# com.sec.android.app.firewall

`com.sec.android.app.firewall`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Blocked calls’msgs

Chinese blocking calls and spam.

Open in App Manager

# com.sec.android.app.fm

`com.sec.android.app.fm`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Samsung Radio

Listen to FM radio stations

Open in App Manager

# com.sec.android.app.gamehub

`com.sec.android.app.gamehub`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Samsung Game Hub

Was replaced by “com.samsung.android.game.gamehome”

https://www.techradar.com/news/phone-and-communications/mobile-phones/the-samsung-game-hub-explained-1143450

Open in App Manager

# com.sec.android.app.kidshome

`com.sec.android.app.kidshome`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

This app provides a child-friendly interface and controls on Samsung devices, designed to create a safe environment for children by restricting access to apps and content.

Open in App Manager

# com.sec.android.app.magnifier

`com.sec.android.app.magnifier`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Lets you use your device as a magnifying glass making it easier to read any small font or expand the details of any object, for example.

Open in App Manager

# com.sec.android.app.minimode.res

`com.sec.android.app.minimode.res`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Minimode will be not available when this app be removed

Open in App Manager

# com.sec.android.app.mt

`com.sec.android.app.mt`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Mobile tracker security feature. If someone inserts a new SIM card in your device the device will automatically

sends the SIM contact number to specified recipients to help you locate and recover you device.

https://www.samsung.com/nz/support/mobile-devices/what-is-mobile-tracker/

Open in App Manager

# com.sec.android.app.ocr

`com.sec.android.app.ocr`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Optical Read (feature replaced by Bixby Vision : com.samsung.android.visionintelligence)

Lets you scan or extract text or data from images, documents, business cards, or QR codes.

Open in App Manager

# com.sec.android.app.personalization

`com.sec.android.app.personalization`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Has something to do with personalization?

Has 2 permissions: `READ_PHONE_STATE` and `CHANGE_PHONE_STATE`

Open in App Manager

# com.sec.android.app.popupuireceiver

`com.sec.android.app.popupuireceiver`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Not needed popupui with battery animation charging or other system notifications.

Open in App Manager

# com.sec.android.app.qsfastpairoverlay

`com.sec.android.app.qsfastpairoverlay`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

About half street overlay, has to gms.

Open in App Manager

# com.sec.android.app.quicktool

`com.sec.android.app.quicktool`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

The Quick Tools panel includes a ruler, a compass and a torch. To add this to the Edge Panel (com.samsung.android.app.clipboardedge)

Open in App Manager

# com.sec.android.app.ringtoneBR

`com.sec.android.app.ringtoneBR`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Samsung ringtone backup/restore feature

Where is this feature? (available from Samsung Galaxy S9)

Open in App Manager

# com.sec.android.app.safetyassurance

`com.sec.android.app.safetyassurance`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Safety assurance is related to emergency features. It is especially used for SOS messages.

https://www.samsung.com/nz/support/mobile-devices/samsung-sos-smart-phone-emergency-message-guide/

Has obviously a huge amount of permissions.

Pithus analysis: https://beta.pithus.org/report/a06501fce61a39cb2b38df088eba4d0ce7ca3ed8fce3e8b672d8eb807538fb1f

Open in App Manager

# com.sec.android.app.saspmodemailerprovider

`com.sec.android.app.saspmodemailerprovider`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

docomo mail

no activities, looks like more useless frameworks also it’s only for japanese

Open in App Manager

# com.sec.android.app.scloud

`com.sec.android.app.scloud`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

I guess it’s the core of Samsung Cloud.

Open in App Manager

# com.sec.android.app.servicemodeapp

`com.sec.android.app.servicemodeapp`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

SysDump hidden app

Low-level debugging and diagnostics tools (dial *#9900# to open it)

Open in App Manager

# com.sec.android.app.setupwizardlegalprovider

`com.sec.android.app.setupwizardlegalprovider`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

SetupWizardLegalProvider

All the legal terms you need to accept when you boot your phone for the first time.

The Welcome screen which guides you through the basics of setting up your device is the android setup wizard.

Open in App Manager

# com.sec.android.app.simsettingmgr

`com.sec.android.app.simsettingmgr`

- OEM
- Unsafe

SIM card manager.

Contains configuration and settings for handling dual SIM (give a SIM an icon, a name, and so on)

Open in App Manager

# com.sec.android.app.sns3

`com.sec.android.app.sns3`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Samsung Galaxy (Only installed on older phone before Galaxy S7)

Don’t really know what this app does but majority of people deleted this.

Open in App Manager

# com.sec.android.app.snsimagecache

`com.sec.android.app.snsimagecache`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

SnsImageCache

A lot logs, probably it’s for image cache. A lot samsung phones dont have it so it’s safe to remove

Open in App Manager

# com.sec.android.app.suwscriptplayer

`com.sec.android.app.suwscriptplayer`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

SuwScriptPlayer

Seems to be another test app which test some “scripts”

Open in App Manager

# com.sec.android.app.taskmanager

`com.sec.android.app.taskmanager`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Hidden app that shows uninstall unused apps(+boring notifications that may be disabled)

and button to (other, in the same app)task manager(shows ram and buttons kill user apps).

Open in App Manager

# com.sec.android.app.tfstatus

`com.sec.android.app.tfstatus`

- Carrier
- Exercise caution

Tracfone app, function unknown

Open in App Manager

# com.sec.android.app.tourviewer

`com.sec.android.app.tourviewer`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

3d tour image, Virtual tour, Viewer used to view photos taken with the Galaxy S5 camera’s Virtual Tour Shot mode.

Open in App Manager

# com.sec.android.app.translator

`com.sec.android.app.translator`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Samsung Translater (S Translater)

https://www.samsung.com/africa_en/support/mobile-devices/what-is-s-translator-and-how-does-it-work/

Open in App Manager

# com.sec.android.app.ve.vebgm

`com.sec.android.app.ve.vebgm`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Samsung Editing Assets (“Video Editor BackGround Music”).

This app lets you choose background music from the Video Editor app.

Open in App Manager

# com.sec.android.app.vepreload

`com.sec.android.app.vepreload`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Samsung video editor

Lets you add add transitions, music, stickers and text to your videos. You can also change the speed of the action,

or even add filters to switch up the mood of your videos.

Open in App Manager

# com.sec.android.app.wallpaperchooser

`com.sec.android.app.wallpaperchooser`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

This app provides the functionality to select and manage wallpapers on Samsung devices, including Samsung-specific wallpaper options.

Open in App Manager

# com.sec.android.app.wfdbroker

`com.sec.android.app.wfdbroker`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

I found it’s for connecting to tv also settings

but app size is too small for doing these things.

Open in App Manager

# com.sec.android.app.withtv

`com.sec.android.app.withtv`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Samsung Smart View

Allows you to cast your phone screen to the TV.

https://www.samsung.com/us/apps/smart-view-2/

Open in App Manager

# com.sec.android.app.wlantest

`com.sec.android.app.wlantest`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

wlan test

Hidden test app responding to the #232339*# and #232338# secret codes

FYI : wlan = wireless LAN (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wireless_LAN)

NOTE: Disabling this test will rise the exclamation mark on the WI-Fi icon and will show the message “Unable to connect to the host” in Settings -> Connections -> More connections settings - Private DNS - provider hostname.

The connection seems to work despite those esthetic errors.

Open in App Manager

# com.sec.android.automotive.drivelink

`com.sec.android.automotive.drivelink`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Car mode

it’s hidden app and has a lot duplicate settings. Not needed

Open in App Manager

# com.sec.android.automotive.drivelinkremote

`com.sec.android.automotive.drivelinkremote`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

DriveLinkRemote

I found only Hello world!

Open in App Manager

# com.sec.android.casual2

`com.sec.android.casual2`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Casual theme

Open in App Manager

# com.sec.android.classic2

`com.sec.android.classic2`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Classic theme

Open in App Manager

# com.sec.android.cover.ledcover

`com.sec.android.cover.ledcover`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Samsung LED cover service

Display stuff on the LED case.

https://www.samsung.com/us/support/troubleshooting/TSG01001489/

HOW IT WORKS : https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-note-8/accessories/how-led-cover-t3686694

Open in App Manager

# com.sec.android.daemonapp

`com.sec.android.daemonapp`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Unified Daemon app

provides support for a number of different apps on your device. These include the Weather, Yahoo Finance and Yahoo News apps amongst others.

The data is used by apps such as the Alarm, Calendar app and the camera.

Open in App Manager

# com.sec.android.desktopcommunity

`com.sec.android.desktopcommunity`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Samsung DeX panel

Open in App Manager

# com.sec.android.desktopmode.uiservice

`com.sec.android.desktopmode.uiservice`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Samsung DeX

Extends your smartphone into a “desktop computing experience”.

Concretely this lets you access all your mobile apps and content from a computer.

Only works on Windows/MacOS. You will need to install the Samsung DeX app on your computer.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_DeX

https://www.samsung.com/global/galaxy/apps/samsung-dex/

Open in App Manager

# com.sec.android.dexsystemui

`com.sec.android.dexsystemui`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Samsung DeX System UI

Safe to remove if not use connect phone for example to TV.

Open in App Manager

# com.sec.android.easyMover

`com.sec.android.easyMover`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Samsung Smart Switch Mobile (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sec.android.easyMover)

Allows you to easily transfer content (contacts, photos, music, notes, etc.) to a new Samsung Galaxy device.

https://www.samsung.com/global/galaxy/apps/smart-switch/

https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Smart_Switch

Open in App Manager

# com.sec.android.easyonehand

`com.sec.android.easyonehand`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Samsung Easy One Hand mode

Allows you to temporarily scale down the display size of your screen for easier control of your phone with just one hand.

https://www.samsung.com/au/support/mobile-devices/using-one-handed-mode/

Open in App Manager

# com.sec.android.emergencylauncher

`com.sec.android.emergencylauncher`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Samsung Launcher when in emergency(low battery) mode.

Open in App Manager

# com.sec.android.emergencymode.service

`com.sec.android.emergencymode.service`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Emergency mode enables you to extend your device’s standby time when in an emergency situation and want your device to conserve power for as long as possible. When activated, screen brightness will decrease, some of functionality will be limited and the home screen is changed to a black theme, all to reduce battery drain (OLED screens draw less power when showing black, cuz black = pixel off).

NOT related to SOS messages/911.

https://www.samsung.com/uk/support/mobile-devices/what-is-emergency-mode/

Open in App Manager

# com.sec.android.gallery3d

`com.sec.android.gallery3d`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Samsung Gallery app (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sec.android.gallery3d)

Note: Samsung Gallery is a dependency for the camera so it’s not a good idea to delete it.

Note : Good to know. When the original version of the image is deleted, the copy of it within the com.sec.android.gallery3d folder is not removed.

https://athenaforensics.co.uk/com-sec-android-gallery3d-mobile-phone-forensics/

NOTE : Deleting this package will also prevent to preview photos from the camera app.

Open in App Manager

# com.sec.android.gallery3d.panorama360view

`com.sec.android.gallery3d.panorama360view`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Let you see panoramic photos in the samsung Gallery.

Open in App Manager

# com.sec.android.game.gamehome

`com.sec.android.game.gamehome`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Samsung Game launcher

Centralizes all your android games. This app can track all your games, how many hours you’ve spent playing each one, and which genres you play the most.

Recommends games based on your profile.

https://galaxystore.samsung.com/prepost/000004906980?appId=com.samsung.android.game.gamehome

Open in App Manager

# com.sec.android.iaft

`com.sec.android.iaft`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

iaft

Has permission dump, trace errors probably.

Open in App Manager

# com.sec.android.inputmethod

`com.sec.android.inputmethod`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Samsung Keyboard

Superseded by `com.samsung.android.honeyboard`.

Open in App Manager

# com.sec.android.inputmethod.beta

`com.sec.android.inputmethod.beta`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Samsung Keyboard Neural Beta

Smarter Samsung Keyboard with better predictition/suggestion (using deep learning)

https://galaxystore.samsung.com/prepost/000004170688?appId=com.sec.android.inputmethod.beta

Open in App Manager

# com.sec.android.inputmethod.iwnnime.japan

`com.sec.android.inputmethod.iwnnime.japan`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Samsung Japanese keyboard

Open in App Manager

# com.sec.android.kies

`com.sec.android.kies`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

No activities, only useless frameworks in classes.dex

Open in App Manager

# com.sec.android.llmpolicy

`com.sec.android.llmpolicy`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

LLMPolicyService

Low latency network to game? Looks unused.

Open in App Manager

# com.sec.android.mimage.avatarstickers

`com.sec.android.mimage.avatarstickers`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Samsung My Emoji Stickers

Let you turn yourself into an emoji. Woah ! What an incredible feature…

https://www.samsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS00078920/

Open in App Manager

# com.sec.android.mimage.gear360editor

`com.sec.android.mimage.gear360editor`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

360 Photo Editor

Lets you edit the 360-degree photos you took.

Open in App Manager

# com.sec.android.mimage.photoretouching

`com.sec.android.mimage.photoretouching`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Samsung Photo Editor

Disabling this will disable the inbuilt photo editor accessed via the stock gallery.

Safe to remove if you don’t use Samsung gallery.

Open in App Manager

# com.sec.android.ofviewer

`com.sec.android.ofviewer`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Samsung selective focus camera mode.

Safe to remove (but it’s pretty useful)

Open in App Manager

# com.sec.android.omc

`com.sec.android.omc`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

OM Customize

I found only things for Vodafone. It’s not needed.

Open in App Manager

# com.sec.android.pagebuddynotisvc

`com.sec.android.pagebuddynotisvc`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

PageBuddyNotiSvc

I only found it’s for notifications to car, earphones, pen. Not needed.

Open in App Manager

# com.sec.android.preloadinstaller

`com.sec.android.preloadinstaller`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Very shady apk. According to if you’re chinese or not, Samsung mount an hidden partition during the first boot and install some apps.

## References

1. https://web.archive.org/web/20200107110205/https://nitter.net/fs0c131y/status/1046689524691218432

Open in App Manager

# com.sec.android.provider.emergencymode

`com.sec.android.provider.emergencymode`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Provider for emergency mode (com.sec.android.emergencylauncher)

Content providers encapsulate data, providing centralized management of data shared between apps.

For example: the Settings provider. It stores all the settings from your Settings app in a database, which apps can query for info on whether you for example have Dark Mode turned on or off.

https://developer.android.com/guide/topics/providers/content-providers.html

Open in App Manager

# com.sec.android.provider.logsprovider

`com.sec.android.provider.logsprovider`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

LogsProvider

It’s app used for logs.

Open in App Manager

# com.sec.android.provider.snote

`com.sec.android.provider.snote`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Content provider for S Note (https://www.samsung.com/global/galaxy/apps/samsung-notes/).

Content providers encapsulate data, providing centralized management of data shared between apps.

https://developer.android.com/guide/topics/providers/content-providers.html

Open in App Manager

# com.sec.android.providers.mapcon

`com.sec.android.providers.mapcon`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Mapcon Provider

Only name app founded.

Open in App Manager

# com.sec.android.providers.security

`com.sec.android.providers.security`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Provider of password security policies?

Content providers encapsulate data, providing centralized management of data shared between apps.

https://developer.android.com/guide/topics/providers/content-providers.html

Seems to provide access to a password database but I don’t know under what circumstances this database is used.

This provider is only usable by Samsung apps.

I see a com.android.security.PASSWORD_EXPIRED intent filter in the AndroidManifest so my guess is it handles password policies.

For example: A policy could force a user to change their password after a certain amount of time. That’s a common policy in enterprise work.

Open in App Manager

# com.sec.android.providers.tasks

`com.sec.android.providers.tasks`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Tasks provider

This app have nothing in code, only name and useless permissions

Open in App Manager

# com.sec.android.romantic2

`com.sec.android.romantic2`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Sweet theme

Open in App Manager

# com.sec.android.sdhms

`com.sec.android.sdhms`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Samsung Device Health Manager Service

Battery estimation service for Samsung Care/Device maintenance (com.samsung.android.lool)

There is some weird stuff in the java code. I don’t understand why there is a need to parse torrent files for instance

or why there is a string “googleapis.com/drive”

https://developers.google.com/drive/api/v3/reference

Open in App Manager

# com.sec.android.service.health

`com.sec.android.service.health`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Samsung Health Service

Needed for Samsung Health (com.sec.android.app.shealth)

Open in App Manager

# com.sec.android.settingsmaps

`com.sec.android.settingsmaps`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

My places

I found Search location also theres other stuff about location but it’s not needed I guess

Open in App Manager

# com.sec.android.sidesync30

`com.sec.android.sidesync30`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

SideSync (discontinued)

Lets you share the screen and data between your PC and mobile device.

Receive alarms of your phone through PC and use various features of your phone on the computer.

https://www.samsung.com/levant/support/side-sync/

Open in App Manager

# com.sec.android.soagent

`com.sec.android.soagent`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

System application that is responsible for checking and installing software updates.

Open in App Manager

# com.sec.android.splitsound

`com.sec.android.splitsound`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

SplitSoundService

Provides ability to play music on the smartphone and an external speaker at the same time

https://www.samsung.com/nz/support/mobile-devices/samsung-separate-app-sound/

Open in App Manager

# com.sec.android.stub.paywithpaypal

`com.sec.android.stub.paywithpaypal`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Pay with PayPal

Hidden app that wanna to install PayPal to your phone.

Open in App Manager

# com.sec.android.theme.natural

`com.sec.android.theme.natural`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Natural theme

Open in App Manager

# com.sec.android.uibcvirtualsoftkey

`com.sec.android.uibcvirtualsoftkey`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

UIBC (User input back channel)

Allows users to experience the dual monitor function, with the keyboard and mouse having the ability to control your smartphone device.

Either discontinued (for the benefit of Smart View : com.samsung.android.smartmirroring) or related to Smart View.

Open in App Manager

# com.sec.android.wallpapercropper2

`com.sec.android.wallpapercropper2`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Samsung Wallpaper. Needed to set a wallpaper on the launcher.

Note: it is possible to change the wallpaper and then disable this package.

Used wallpapers are stored in /data/data/com.sec.android.wallpapercropper2/

Open in App Manager

# com.sec.android.widgetapp.SPlannerAppWidget

`com.sec.android.widgetapp.SPlannerAppWidget`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Calendar Widget

Open in App Manager

# com.sec.android.widgetapp.ap.hero.accuweather

`com.sec.android.widgetapp.ap.hero.accuweather`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Weather app

Open in App Manager

# com.sec.android.widgetapp.ap.hero.weathernewsjp

`com.sec.android.widgetapp.ap.hero.weathernewsjp`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

japanese samsung weather app

Open in App Manager

# com.sec.android.widgetapp.digitalclock

`com.sec.android.widgetapp.digitalclock`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Clock (digital) widget

Open in App Manager

# com.sec.android.widgetapp.digitalclockeasy

`com.sec.android.widgetapp.digitalclockeasy`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Clock (digital easy) widget

Open in App Manager

# com.sec.android.widgetapp.diotek.smemo

`com.sec.android.widgetapp.diotek.smemo`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Samsung Memo widget (was replaced by Samsung Note : com.samsung.android.app.notes)

Partnership with 3-party DIOTEK : https://www.diotek.co.kr/

Open in App Manager

# com.sec.android.widgetapp.dualclockdigital

`com.sec.android.widgetapp.dualclockdigital`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Dual Clock Widget

Open in App Manager

# com.sec.android.widgetapp.easymodecontactswidget

`com.sec.android.widgetapp.easymodecontactswidget`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Favourite Contacts widget

Lets you add favorite contacts to home screen

https://www.samsung.com/au/getstarted/advanced/create-favourite-contacts-on-your-home-screen/

Is it only usable when enabling the “simple use” senior mode?

Open in App Manager

# com.sec.android.widgetapp.samsungapps

`com.sec.android.widgetapp.samsungapps`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Galaxy Essential widget

Galaxy Essentials is a collection of specially chosen applications available through Samsung Apps.

From the Galaxy Essentials widget you can access and download a collection of premium content, free of charge.

https://www.samsung.com/my/support/mobile-devices/what-is-galaxy-essentials-and-how-can-i-add-or-remove-it-from-my-smartphone-home-screen/

Open in App Manager

# com.sec.android.widgetapp.webmanual

`com.sec.android.widgetapp.webmanual`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

User Manual

https://www.samsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS00077583/

Open in App Manager

# com.sec.android.yellowpage

`com.sec.android.yellowpage`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Yellow Page

Contain phone numbers of companies and services.

Open in App Manager

# com.sec.app.RilErrorNotifier

`com.sec.app.RilErrorNotifier`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

RilNotifier

Debug app for the RIL

See “com.sec.android.RilServiceModeApp”

Open in App Manager

# com.sec.app.TransmitPowerService

`com.sec.app.TransmitPowerService`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

This app manages settings related to the transmit power of wireless communications on Samsung devices, such as Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.

Open in App Manager

# com.sec.app.samsungprintservice

`com.sec.app.samsungprintservice`

- Others
- Safe to delete

Samsung Print Service Plugin.

Published by HP, see:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sec.app.samsungprintservice

Open in App Manager

# com.sec.automation

`com.sec.automation`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Tethering Automation enables sharing phone internet to the PC with a usb cable.

Safe to remove (but it’s a useful feature)

Open in App Manager

# com.sec.bcservice

`com.sec.bcservice`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Broadcast Service

Diagnostic/debug hidden app. TCP dump.

Open in App Manager

# com.sec.clocationservice

`com.sec.clocationservice`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

CLocationService

Network location provider only to Chinese.

Bad privacy.

Open in App Manager

# com.sec.downloadablekeystore

`com.sec.downloadablekeystore`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Keystore is a secure place provided by Android to store cryptographic keys and make it more difficult to extract from the device.

This package is used by enterprise to update certificates on the device.

NOTE : It allows IT admins to install certificates while the device is still locked.

This means certificates can be silently installed into a keystore without any interaction from the device-user.

It uses the KNOX TIMA (Named Trust-zone-based Integrity Measurement Architecture) that allows storage of keys in the container for certificate signing using the TrustZone hardware platform.[16]

https://docs.samsungknox.com/dev/knox-sdk/about-keystores.htm

https://docs.samsungknox.com/dev/knox-sdk/faqs/general/what-is-the-knox-tima-ccm.htm

https://docs.samsungknox.com/admin/whitepaper/kpe/client-certificate-manager.htm

Open in App Manager

# com.sec.enterprise.knox.attestation

`com.sec.enterprise.knox.attestation`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

KNOX Attestation

Lets you check the integrity of a Samsung Android device by connecting to a Samsung Attestation server.

https://docs.samsungknox.com/admin/whitepaper/kpe/attestation.htm

Open in App Manager

# com.sec.enterprise.knox.cloudmdm.smdms

`com.sec.enterprise.knox.cloudmdm.smdms`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Knox Enrollment Service

mdm = mobile device management = software used by an IT department to monitor employees’ mobile devices.

Used to enroll/register a large number of phones to the KNOX MDM service

https://docs.samsungknox.com/admin/knox-mobile-enrollment/enroll-your-devices.htm

FYI : https://blog.quarkslab.com/abusing-samsung-knox-to-remotely-install-a-malicious-application-story-of-a-half-patched-vulnerability.html

Open in App Manager

# com.sec.enterprise.knox.shareddevice.keyguard

`com.sec.enterprise.knox.shareddevice.keyguard`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

KNOX shared device keyguard.

Knox Configure Shared Device feature enables multiple users to access the same device without sharing data across multiple devices.

https://docs.samsungknox.com/KC-Getting-Started/Content/about-shared-device.htm

Open in App Manager

# com.sec.epdg

`com.sec.epdg`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Safe to remove if you’re not using VoWifi.

You need to know that:

3GPP is a standards organization for mobile telephony (2G/3G/4G/5G).

Non-3GPP RAT refers to wireless connection methods not specified by 3GPP, including Wi-Fi.

ePDG (evolved Packet Data Gateway) secures connections over untrusted non-3GPP access, commonly used for VoWiFi (Voice over Wi-Fi).

## References

1. https://www.3gpp.org/technologies/keywords-acronyms/100-the-evolved-packet-core
2. https://www.aptilo.com/solutions/mobile-data-offloading/3gpp-wifi-access/
3. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/System_Architecture_Evolution#Evolved_Packet_Core_(EPC)

Open in App Manager

# com.sec.epdgtestapp

`com.sec.epdgtestapp`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Test app for ePDG (see com.sec.epdg)

Open in App Manager

# com.sec.esdk.elm

`com.sec.esdk.elm`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

ELM Agent

Hidden ELM for Developers Logs

Open in App Manager

# com.sec.everglades

`com.sec.everglades`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Samsung Hub (discontinued)

It was a cloud-based music service launched by Samsung. It allowed users to listen to music from a variety of Samsung devices

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Music_Hub

Open in App Manager

# com.sec.everglades.update

`com.sec.everglades.update`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

SamsungHub Updater (discontinued - See above)

Open in App Manager

# com.sec.facatfunction

`com.sec.facatfunction`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

FacAtFunction

UI Display, Sensors Tests

Open in App Manager

# com.sec.factory

`com.sec.factory`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Device Test app

Diagnostic hidden app.

Open in App Manager

# com.sec.factory.camera

`com.sec.factory.camera`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Camera Test (dial *#34971539# to open CameraFirmware Standard)

Open in App Manager

# com.sec.factory.iris.usercamera

`com.sec.factory.iris.usercamera`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Camera Iris User Test (by dialing #0#)

Open in App Manager

# com.sec.hearingadjust

`com.sec.hearingadjust`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Samsung Adapt Sound

Configures a sound profile according to your ears.

Improve audio experience in the end (even with headphones)

https://www.howtogeek.com/316375/how-to-use-adapt-sound-on-the-galaxy-s7-and-s8-for-better-sound-quality/

#

Settings > Sound and vibration > Sound Quality and effects > Adapt Sound

NOTE : com.sec.android.app.soundalive is needed

Open in App Manager

# com.sec.hiddenmenu

`com.sec.hiddenmenu`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

IOTHiddenMenu

Hidden menu used to access other hidden debug apps (those accessible with a secret code)

Open in App Manager

# com.sec.ims

`com.sec.ims`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

IMS(Ip Multimedia Subsystem) is an open industry standard for voice and multimedia communications over packet-based IP networks (VoLTE/VoIP/Wifi calling).

Don’t know how this is different from com.sec.imsservice. Could they interact?

May be unsafe to disable. Needs more testing.

Open in App Manager

# com.sec.ims.android

`com.sec.ims.android`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

IMS Framework

Needed for Wifi calling

Open in App Manager

# com.sec.imsservice

`com.sec.imsservice`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

IMS(Ip Multimedia Subsystem) is an open industry standard for voice and multimedia communications over packet-based IP networks (VoLTE/VoIP/Wifi calling).

Video calling is also affected.

Note: Samsung Dialer will crash if you disable this package and have wifi-calling activated in the Dialer’s settings.

May be unsafe to disable. Needs more testing.

Open in App Manager

# com.sec.internal.vsim.VSimServiceApp

`com.sec.internal.vsim.VSimServiceApp`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Non Sim Device Solution (NSDS) needed for VoLTE and VoWifi (Wifi Calling) if you have a virtual SIM. Enabled in devices without eSIMs for some reason. Not sure if there are non-esim virtual sims?

See com.sec.vsimservice. Uses IMS service.

Open in App Manager

# com.sec.kidsplat.installer

`com.sec.kidsplat.installer`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Kids Mode (replaced by Kids Home : com.samsung.android.kidsinstaller)

Samsung Kids Home (https://www.samsung.com/global/galaxy/apps/kids-mode/)

Lets you shape a safe environment for your child to happily explore and connect with the world.

NOTE : You shouldn’t give your phone to a child. That’s bad !

https://ifstudies.org/blog/a-smartphone-will-change-your-child-in-ways-you-might-not-expect-or-want

Open in App Manager

# com.sec.knox.bluetooth

`com.sec.knox.bluetooth`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

KNOX bluetooth

https://docs.samsungknox.com/knox-platform-for-enterprise/admin-guide/bluetooth.htm

NOTE : This does not affect regular bluetooth.

Open in App Manager

# com.sec.knox.bridge

`com.sec.knox.bridge`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Debug Bridge ?

Open in App Manager

# com.sec.knox.containeragent2

`com.sec.knox.containeragent2`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Samsung Knox Container (v2 ?)

https://docs.samsungknox.com/whitepapers/knox-platform/app-container.htm

Open in App Manager

# com.sec.knox.foldercontainer

`com.sec.knox.foldercontainer`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Needed by KNOX Secure folder (com.samsung.knox.securefolder)

Open in App Manager

# com.sec.knox.knoxsetupwizardclient

`com.sec.knox.knoxsetupwizardclient`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

KNOX SetupWizardClient

The first time you turn your device on, a Welcome screen is displayed. It guides you through the basics of setting up your device.

It’s the setup for Samsung KNOX services.

Open in App Manager

# com.sec.knox.packageverifier

`com.sec.knox.packageverifier`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

KNOX Verifier

Used to scan installed packages

Open in App Manager

# com.sec.knox.shortcutsms

`com.sec.knox.shortcutsms`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Knox shortcut to switch to workspace

https://docs.samsungknox.com/knox-platform-for-enterprise/admin-guide/workspace-shortcuts.htm

Open in App Manager

# com.sec.knox.switcher

`com.sec.knox.switcher`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Knox Secure Folder

Open in App Manager

# com.sec.knox.switchknox

`com.sec.knox.switchknox`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Handles switches between KNOW/Work container and personal profile.

It also manages data sharing between them.

https://docs.samsungknox.com/dev/knox-sdk/container-data-sharing-policies.htm

Open in App Manager

# com.sec.knox.switchknoxI

`com.sec.knox.switchknoxI`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Handles switches between KNOW/Work container and personal profile.

It also manages data sharing between them.

https://docs.samsungknox.com/dev/knox-sdk/container-data-sharing-policies.htm

Open in App Manager

# com.sec.knox.switchknoxII

`com.sec.knox.switchknoxII`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Handles switches between KNOW/Work container and personal profile.

It also manages data sharing between them.

https://docs.samsungknox.com/dev/knox-sdk/container-data-sharing-policies.htm

Open in App Manager

# com.sec.mldapchecker

`com.sec.mldapchecker`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

MLDAP log

LDAP (Lightweight Directory Access Protocol; I don’t know what the M means. Mobile?) is an open, vendor-neutral, industry standard application protocol for accessing and maintaining distributed directory information services over an IP network.

Directory service refers to the collection of software, hardware, and processes that store and organize everyday items and network resources(folders, files, printers, users, groups, devices, telephone numbers…)

It looks like a database but it’s different.

Directory services excel at fast lookups for rarely changing data (email, username etc…)

Differences between database and Directory Service : https://www.c-sharpcorner.com/article/directory-services-vs-rdbms/

LDAP uses a relatively simple, string-based query to extract information from Active Directory. LDAP can store and extract objects such as usernames and passwords in Active Directory, and share that object data throughout a network.

Example of LDAP usage : https://stackoverflow.com/questions/239385/what-is-ldap-used-for/592339

I don’t know why and how Samsung uses LDAP. This package, according to its name only does logging.

Open in App Manager

# com.sec.modem.settings

`com.sec.modem.settings`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Name : SilentLogging

This package runs at startup and logs things (related to the modem ?). Seems Pretty shady to me (I don’t like its orwellian name).

Open in App Manager

# com.sec.omadmspr

`com.sec.omadmspr`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

OMADM

has activation things and firmware updates

Open in App Manager

# com.sec.phone

`com.sec.phone`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Both "com.sec.phone" & "com.sec.android.app.SecSetupWizard" must be enabled to be able to add new eSIMs to device. Otherwise, the menu will spin indefinitely.

Another test/debug app used to test the proper functioning of phone calls.

Open in App Manager

# com.sec.providers.assisteddialing

`com.sec.providers.assisteddialing`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Assisted Dialing

I found mcc countrycode OTA lookup, not needed

Open in App Manager

# com.sec.readershub

`com.sec.readershub`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Samsung Books (discontinued)

All-in-one e-Reading solution that offers instant access to thousands of e-reading contents.

Open in App Manager

# com.sec.smartcard.manager

`com.sec.smartcard.manager`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Smart Card Manager

Smart Card enables communication with Secure Elements (SIM card, embedded Secure Elements, Mobile Security Card…)

These packages seem to be Samsung implementation.

Open in App Manager

# com.sec.sprint.wfcstub

`com.sec.sprint.wfcstub`

- Carrier
- Safe to delete

Seems to be related to Wifi-Calling on Samsung phone.

Open in App Manager

# com.sec.svoice.lang.en_GB

`com.sec.svoice.lang.en_GB`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Language Pack for S-voice, the Samsung assistant (com.samsung.android.svoice)

Open in App Manager

# com.sec.tcpdumpservice

`com.sec.tcpdumpservice`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

only found app name tcpdumpservice

theres no code

Open in App Manager

# com.sec.vsim.ericssonnsds.webapp

`com.sec.vsim.ericssonnsds.webapp`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

NSDSWebApp.

Virtual SIM is an application-enabled service that requires you to install an app to use a number.

With this technology, it is possible for one to have numbers of different countries.

Non Sim Device Solution (NSDS) is needed for VoLTE and VoWifi (Wifi Calling) if you have a virtual SIM.

NSDS allows connecting non sim devices to IMS core: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/hemant-kumar-dewnarain-2b779679

Open in App Manager

# com.sec.vsimservice

`com.sec.vsimservice`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

VSim Service

Lets you use a virtual sim

https://www.quora.com/What-is-VSIM-virtual-SIM-technology

Has a LOT of permissions (and involving IMS service)

Run at startup.

FYI : https://security.stackexchange.com/questions/223290/esim-vs-sim-card-what-is-more-secure

Open in App Manager

# com.sec.yosemite.phone

`com.sec.yosemite.phone`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Samsung WatchON (discontinued)

It was a service allowing you to view programming information on the TV and choose programs directly from the phone.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_WatchON

Open in App Manager

# com.sem.factoryapp

`com.sem.factoryapp`

- Others
- Safe to delete

SEMFactoryApp

Call home (172.217.168.14 –> Google IP). Needs NFC permission.

This package is maybe used to test NFC.

Open in App Manager

# com.ses.entitlement.o2

`com.ses.entitlement.o2`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

O2 carrier app.

Unknown.

Open in App Manager

# com.sfr.android.sfrjeux

`com.sfr.android.sfrjeux`

- Carrier
- Safe to delete

My Games

it’s not useful app for games and better uninstall it

Open in App Manager

# com.sgrl.fmradio

`com.sgrl.fmradio`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

FM Radio

Safe to remove if unused.

Open in App Manager

# com.sgrl.pjj.factorymode

`com.sgrl.pjj.factorymode`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

FactoryMode, Calibration, Testing hardware things.

Open in App Manager

# com.sh.smart.caller

`com.sh.smart.caller`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Bloated Phone caller app with a lot of features. These apps have telemetry on them and are completely replaceable.

Open in App Manager

# com.shannon.imsservice

`com.shannon.imsservice`

- Carrier
- Replace with alternative

Verizon IMS service.

Open in App Manager

# com.shannon.qualifiednetworksservice

`com.shannon.qualifiednetworksservice`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Needed for RCS, IMS.

Open in App Manager

# com.shannon.rcsservice

`com.shannon.rcsservice`

- Carrier
- Replace with alternative

Verizon RCS service.

Open in App Manager

# com.silead.fingerprint

`com.silead.fingerprint`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Fingerprint silead manager

Hidden app for testing Fingerprint things. Not needed for normal users.

Open in App Manager

# com.sina.weibo

`com.sina.weibo`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Chinese Weibo app.

Open in App Manager

# com.skms.android.agent

`com.skms.android.agent`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Samsung KMS agent service a client application for Android devices to support eSE-based (embedded secure element) mobile-NFC Services.

https://developer.samsung.com/ese/overview.html

KMS = Key Management System

KNOX feature (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Knox)

Open in App Manager

# com.smile.gifmaker

`com.smile.gifmaker`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Chinese partner app ‘Kuaishou’.

Open in App Manager

# com.snap.camerakit.plugin.v1

`com.snap.camerakit.plugin.v1`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Camera Kit

it’s used for effects.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.snap.camerakit.plugin.v1

Open in App Manager

# com.softwinner.explore

`com.softwinner.explore`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

File Manager of SoftWinner

Can be disabled via system settings.

Open in App Manager

# com.softwinner.service

`com.softwinner.service`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Possibly related to the firmware updater, since the updater has a similar name

Open in App Manager

# com.sohu.inputmethod.sogou.meizu

`com.sohu.inputmethod.sogou.meizu`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Chinese keyboard closed-source

Open in App Manager

# com.sohu.inputmethod.sogou.nubia

`com.sohu.inputmethod.sogou.nubia`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Chinese keyboard Closed-source (install other keyboard before removing this)

Better alternative: https://f-droid.org/en/packages/dev.patrickgold.florisboard/

Open in App Manager

# com.sohu.inputmethod.sogou.xiaomi

`com.sohu.inputmethod.sogou.xiaomi`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Sogou keyboard for chinese only.

Open in App Manager

# com.sohu.inputmethod.sogouoem

`com.sohu.inputmethod.sogouoem`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Default keyboard

Open in App Manager

# com.sohu.sohuvideo.emplayer

`com.sohu.sohuvideo.emplayer`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

HiMoviePlayerPlus

Weird app without any code and there’s nothing in Main Activity.

Open in App Manager

# com.sony.dtv.calibrationmonitor

`com.sony.dtv.calibrationmonitor`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Screen calibration app

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details/Calman%20for%20BRAVIA?id=com.sony.dtv.calibrationmonitor&hl=en_US

Useful app, but can be removed if you don’t need it.

Open in App Manager

# com.sony.dtv.ecodashboard

`com.sony.dtv.ecodashboard`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Used to configure eco friendly settings. Breaks some options in the settings app if removed.

Open in App Manager

# com.sony.dtv.livingfit

`com.sony.dtv.livingfit`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Turns your tv into an accessory by showing pictures. This is different to the screensaver and won’t affect it.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sony.dtv.livingfit&hl=en_US

Open in App Manager

# com.sony.dtv.notificationcenter

`com.sony.dtv.notificationcenter`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Notification app which reminds you to use apps from Sony’s ecosystem. Can be removed safely without breaking other notifications

Open in App Manager

# com.sony.dtv.osat.music

`com.sony.dtv.osat.music`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Music app which streams from your files.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sonyericsson.music&hl=en_US

Can be removed if you don’t need it.

Open in App Manager

# com.sony.dtv.promos

`com.sony.dtv.promos`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Sony’s promotion app with offers. You need an account to use it

Open in App Manager

# com.sony.dtv.recapp

`com.sony.dtv.recapp`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Allows you to view your reminders and timers but not add them? Can be removed safely

Open in App Manager

# com.sony.dtv.seeds.iot

`com.sony.dtv.seeds.iot`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Allows you to control your TV with smart speaker e.g Alexa:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sony.dtv.seeds.iot&hl=en_US

Open in App Manager

# com.sony.dtv.smarthelp

`com.sony.dtv.smarthelp`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

App with documentation of how to use a smart TV. Removing it has no effect

Open in App Manager

# com.sony.dtv.sonyselect

`com.sony.dtv.sonyselect`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Shows you bunch of popular subscription services and apps and redirects you to the play store. Better to use play store itself

Open in App Manager

# com.sony.dtv.timers

`com.sony.dtv.timers`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Sony’s clock app.

Can be removed safely but on some Android Tv launchers it makes the Timer button not function. Not a deal breaker as the feature is pretty useless.

Open in App Manager

# com.sony.dtv.tvx

`com.sony.dtv.tvx`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Handles input settings. HDMI stops working if this is removed.

Open in App Manager

# com.sonyericsson.album

`com.sonyericsson.album`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Sony gallery app (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sonyericsson.album)

Open in App Manager

# com.sonyericsson.android.addoncamera.artfilter

`com.sonyericsson.android.addoncamera.artfilter`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Sony Creative effect

Gives options for various photographic toning effects in the Sony camera app.

I’m not 100% sure for this one. Can someone confirm ?

Open in App Manager

# com.sonyericsson.android.camera3d

`com.sonyericsson.android.camera3d`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Sony camera app (on older phones)

Open in App Manager

# com.sonyericsson.android.drm.drmlicenseservice

`com.sonyericsson.android.drm.drmlicenseservice`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Theres only Drm License Activity, only downloads license, also japanese

Open in App Manager

# com.sonyericsson.android.omacp

`com.sonyericsson.android.omacp`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

omacp = OMA Client Provisioning. It is a protocol specified by the Open Mobile Alliance (OMA).

It is used by carrier to send “configuration SMS” which can setup network settings (such as APN).

In my case, it was automatic and I never needed configuration messages. I’m pretty sure that in France this package is useless.

Maybe it’s useful if carriers change their APN… but you still can change it manually, it’s not difficult.

These special “configuration SMS” can be abused :

https://www.zdnet.fr/actualites/les-smartphones-samsung-huawei-lg-et-sony-vulnerables-a-des-attaques-par-provisioning-39890045.htm

https://www.csoonline.com/article/3435729/sms-based-provisioning-messages-enable-advanced-phishing-on-android-phones.html

Open in App Manager

# com.sonyericsson.conversations.res.overlay

`com.sonyericsson.conversations.res.overlay`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Used to display a overlay notification (= on top of others app) when you receive a SMS with Sony SMS app ?

Open in App Manager

# com.sonyericsson.conversations.res.overlay_305

`com.sonyericsson.conversations.res.overlay_305`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Used to display a overlay notification (= on top of others app) when you receive a SMS with Sony SMS app ?

Open in App Manager

# com.sonyericsson.mtp

`com.sonyericsson.mtp`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

MTP extension service

Needed to transfer data from phone to PC through MTP? (Media Transfer Protocol)

Open in App Manager

# com.sonyericsson.mtp.extension.backuprestore

`com.sonyericsson.mtp.extension.backuprestore`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Backup/Restore Sony feature.

Enables you to backup contacts, call logs, text messages, calendar, settings, bookmarks & media files.

NOTE: I don’t think this feature can backup your messages or calendars for instance if you don’t use the Sony stock app.

https://support.sonymobile.com/global-en/xperiaz2/userguide/backing-up-and-restoring-content-on-a-device/

Open in App Manager

# com.sonyericsson.mtp.extension.update

`com.sonyericsson.mtp.extension.update`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Update service for MTP Extension.

Updates something for the MTP extension?

Open in App Manager

# com.sonyericsson.music

`com.sonyericsson.music`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Sony music player (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sonyericsson.music)

Open in App Manager

# com.sonyericsson.settings.res.overlay_305

`com.sonyericsson.settings.res.overlay_305`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Some overlay for settings? Overlays are usually themes.

Open in App Manager

# com.sonyericsson.startupflagservice

`com.sonyericsson.startupflagservice`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Startup Flag Service

Used during the production of the phone to verify that the touch input works.

It can be triggered when a specific TA-parameter is not set. This should never be triggered and if it does well it doesn’t have any use for you.

TA means Timing Advance and its value correspond to the length of time a signal takes to reach the base station from a mobile phone.

https://www.telecomhall.net/t/parameter-timing-advance-ta/6390

Open in App Manager

# com.sonyericsson.textinput.chinese

`com.sonyericsson.textinput.chinese`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Sony chinese keyboard

Open in App Manager

# com.sonyericsson.trackid.res.overlay

`com.sonyericsson.trackid.res.overlay`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Some overlay for TrackID. Overlays are usually themes.

TrackID was(now discontinued) a music and audio search engine (like Shazam).

Open in App Manager

# com.sonyericsson.trackid.res.overlay_305

`com.sonyericsson.trackid.res.overlay_305`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Overlay for TrackID. Overlays are usually themes.

TrackID was(now discontinued) a music and audio search engine (like Shazam).

Open in App Manager

# com.sonyericsson.wappush

`com.sonyericsson.wappush`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

WAP Push

Used to display annoying WAP push.

WAP push is a type of text message that contains a direct link to a particular Web page.

When a user is sent a WAP-push message, he receives an alert, once clicked, directs him to the Web page via his browser.

Personally, I don’t like this. URLs are now recognized by the SMS instant messaging apps and you just have to click on it.

Open in App Manager

# com.sonyericsson.warrantytime

`com.sonyericsson.warrantytime`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Lets you see some info about your warranty and how long it will last.

Open in App Manager

# com.sonyericsson.xhs

`com.sonyericsson.xhs`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Sony Xperia Lounge (discontinued by Sony on August 2019)

The Xperia Lounge app was meant to provide loyal fans with various rewards for their Xperia smartphones,

such as exclusive Xperia Themes and wallpapers, as well as competitions.

Open in App Manager

# com.sonymobile.advancedlogging

`com.sonymobile.advancedlogging`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Advanced Logging

Sends logs to Sony Mobile. These logs contain a wide range of personal information such as unique device IDs, your location,

details regarding running applications, and events/input leading up to a crash.

Logging is only active for a short time and automatically disabled once logging has been completed.

Logs are uploaded when connected to Wi-Fi and automatically deleted when the upload is complete.

Open in App Manager

# com.sonymobile.advancedwidget.topcontacts

`com.sonymobile.advancedwidget.topcontacts`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Top Contacts widget

It will show pictures of your most frequently used contacts right on your home screen.

REMINDER : Widgets are small applications that you can use directly on the window screen. They also function as shortcuts

Open in App Manager

# com.sonymobile.android.addoncamera.soundphoto

`com.sonymobile.android.addoncamera.soundphoto`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Sony Sound Photo

Lets you record a background sound and take a photo at the same time with the Sound Photo app.

Open in App Manager

# com.sonymobile.android.contacts

`com.sonymobile.android.contacts`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Sony contacts

Open in App Manager

# com.sonymobile.android.contacts.res.overlay_305

`com.sonymobile.android.contacts.res.overlay_305`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Overlay for Sony contacts. Overlays are usually themes.

Open in App Manager

# com.sonymobile.android.externalkeyboard

`com.sonymobile.android.externalkeyboard`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

International keyboard layouts

Useless if you use a latin keyboard

Open in App Manager

# com.sonymobile.android.externalkeyboardjp

`com.sonymobile.android.externalkeyboardjp`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Japanese layout for Sony keyboard.

Open in App Manager

# com.sonymobile.androidapp.cameraaddon.areffect

`com.sonymobile.androidapp.cameraaddon.areffect`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Old package for AR Effect (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sonymobile.androidapp.cameraaddon.areffect)

Lets you add AR (Augmented Reality) effects to your pictures and videos.

Open in App Manager

# com.sonymobile.anondata

`com.sonymobile.anondata`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Anonymous Usage Stats (yes just as com.sonyericsson.idd.agent but it’s for other phones)

Used to send “anonymous” information about how you use your Sony Smartphone to Sony servers.

It remains unclear exactly how this information is anonymized.

Open in App Manager

# com.sonymobile.apnupdater

`com.sonymobile.apnupdater`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Automatically updates APN settings if your carrier changes them? I thought that was the role of com.android.carrierconfig

APN: https://tamingthedroid.com/what-apn-settings-mean

Open in App Manager

# com.sonymobile.apnupdater.res.overlay_305

`com.sonymobile.apnupdater.res.overlay_305`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Overlay for APN Updater. Overlays are usually themes.

Open in App Manager

# com.sonymobile.aptx.notifier

`com.sonymobile.aptx.notifier`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Aptx Notifier

aptX (formerly apt-X) is a family of proprietary audio codec compression algorithms owned by Qualcomm.

If you don’t mind closed source codec, aptX has lower latency and is less of a drain on your battery than default codec (AAC)

This package is used to display a notification when a device using aptX (bluetooth headphone typically) is connected.

Its only use is to tell you that you use aptX bluetooth with the connected device.

Open in App Manager

# com.sonymobile.assist

`com.sonymobile.assist`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Xperia Assist (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sonymobile.assist)

Learns how you use your phone.

Open in App Manager

# com.sonymobile.assist.persistent

`com.sonymobile.assist.persistent`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Related to Xperia Assist (see just above) but I don’t know its purpose.

Open in App Manager

# com.sonymobile.camera

`com.sonymobile.camera`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Sony camera app

Open in App Manager

# com.sonymobile.cameracommon.wearablebridge

`com.sonymobile.cameracommon.wearablebridge`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Camera Wearable bridge

Lets you take pictures with your phone by using Sony SmartWatch.

Open in App Manager

# com.sonymobile.cellbroadcast.notification

`com.sonymobile.cellbroadcast.notification`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Cell information

Cell broadcast is designed to deliver messages to multiple users in an area.

This is notably used by ISP to send Emergency/Government alerts.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cell_Broadcast

https://www.androidcentral.com/amber-alerts-and-android-what-you-need-know

I think this package only handles notifications for broadcasts, not the implementation.

It seems like broadcast SMS use normal notifications so there is a chance this package provides special notification for Sony SMS app?

Open in App Manager

# com.sonymobile.coverapp2

`com.sonymobile.coverapp2`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Style Cover

Themes for lockscreen.

Open in App Manager

# com.sonymobile.demoappchecker

`com.sonymobile.demoappchecker`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Demo app checker

Lets you enter/exit (in) the demonstration mode.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Demo_mode

Open in App Manager

# com.sonymobile.deviceconfigtool

`com.sonymobile.deviceconfigtool`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Configuration agent

Seems to do things cloud related but it’s unclear.

https://knowledge.protektoid.com/apps/com.sonymobile.deviceconfigtool/91e44f1e19b364411776d758ff3b27f703bd4b60c9399c43c124f37d0c30df27

Open in App Manager

# com.sonymobile.dualshockmanager

`com.sonymobile.dualshockmanager`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

DUALSHOCK

Provide PlayStation DualShock controller support for Android (Settings > Device connection > Dualshock)

Open in App Manager

# com.sonymobile.entrance

`com.sonymobile.entrance`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

What’s New (discontinued in 2014)

Provided news from Sony products through extremely annoying automated notifications.

Open in App Manager

# com.sonymobile.getmore.client

`com.sonymobile.getmore.client`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Xperia Tips (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sonymobile.getmore.client)

Gives you tips for your Xperia device.

Open in App Manager

# com.sonymobile.getset

`com.sonymobile.getset`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Xperia Actions (discontinued)

Lets you automate some actions (only a few)

https://support.sonymobile.com/global-en/xperiaxz/userguide/xperia-actions/

Open in App Manager

# com.sonymobile.getset.priv

`com.sonymobile.getset.priv`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Xperia Actions System

Same thing as com.sonymobile.getset.

Open in App Manager

# com.sonymobile.gettoknowit

`com.sonymobile.gettoknowit`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Introduction to Xperia (discontinued)

Introduces you the features of your phone.

Open in App Manager

# com.sonymobile.glovemode

`com.sonymobile.glovemode`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Sony Glove mode

Lets you use your smart phone and touch the screen while wearing regular gloves.

Open in App Manager

# com.sonymobile.googleanalyticsproxy

`com.sonymobile.googleanalyticsproxy`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Google Analytics Proxy

Allows you to publicly share your Google Analytics reporting data

https://developers.google.com/analytics/solutions/google-analytics-super-proxy

Open in App Manager

# com.sonymobile.home.product.res.overlay

`com.sonymobile.home.product.res.overlay`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Open in App Manager

# com.sonymobile.indeviceintelligence

`com.sonymobile.indeviceintelligence`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Xperia Intelligence Engine

This app is supposed to understand how you use the phone, the apps you prefer, and will suggest tips

and options based on app usage, how often you use an app, what time of day…

For me this just looks like a AI bullshit app who has a huge list of permissions and launch in background at boot

This app performs geofencing (check if your are located in a certain perimeter, near your home for instance)

and this doesn’t looks great privacy-wise (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geo-fence)

Open in App Manager

# com.sonymobile.intelligent.backlight

`com.sonymobile.intelligent.backlight`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Smart backlight control

Keeps the screen on as long as the device is held in your hand. Once you put down the device, the screen turns off according to your sleep setting.

Open in App Manager

# com.sonymobile.intelligent.gesture

`com.sonymobile.intelligent.gesture`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Smart call handling

Lets you handle incoming calls without touching the screen.

https://support.sonymobile.com/global-en/xperiaxz/userguide/smart-call-handling/

Open in App Manager

# com.sonymobile.intelligent.iengine

`com.sonymobile.intelligent.iengine`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

According to a Sony user it is part of Smart Screen rotation (auto screen rotation based on the gyroscope). Doesn’t seem reliable.

Does it break the screen-rotation if removed?

On Xperia 10VI: doesn’t break rotation.

Open in App Manager

# com.sonymobile.intelligent.observer

`com.sonymobile.intelligent.observer`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

IntelligentObserver

???? (but intelligent stuff are safe to remove)

Open in App Manager

# com.sonymobile.lifelog

`com.sonymobile.lifelog`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Lifelog (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sonymobile.lifelog)

Another activity tracker app.

Open in App Manager

# com.sonymobile.moviecreator.rmm

`com.sonymobile.moviecreator.rmm`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Movie Creator (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sonymobile.moviecreator.rmm)

Automatically creates short movies using your photos and videos.

Open in App Manager

# com.sonymobile.mtp.extension.fotaupdate

`com.sonymobile.mtp.extension.fotaupdate`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

fota update service

FOTA = Firmware Over-The-Air

FOTA allows manufacturers to remotely install new software updates, features and services.

Given there is “mtp.extension” in the package name, I think it lets you update your phone via your PC.

What’s weird is that it should be called SEUS then (https://www.mobilefun.co.uk/blog/2008/06/software-updates-sony-ericsson/)

Open in App Manager

# com.sonymobile.music.wikipediaplugin

`com.sonymobile.music.wikipediaplugin`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Wikipedia plugin for sony music app

Open in App Manager

# com.sonymobile.music.youtubekaraokeplugin

`com.sonymobile.music.youtubekaraokeplugin`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

YouTube karaoke plugin for sony music app

Open in App Manager

# com.sonymobile.music.youtubeplugin

`com.sonymobile.music.youtubeplugin`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

YouTube plugin for sony music app

Open in App Manager

# com.sonymobile.prediction

`com.sonymobile.prediction`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Sony text prediction (for Sony keyboard)

It’s only a supposition. Can someone confirm ?

Open in App Manager

# com.sonymobile.retaildemo

`com.sonymobile.retaildemo`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Retail Demo

Retail demonstration mode.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Demo_mode

Open in App Manager

# com.sonymobile.scan3d

`com.sonymobile.scan3d`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Sony 3D Creator (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sonymobile.scan3d)

Lets you capture your stuff in 3D, from your smartphone, and turn people and objects into high-resolution 3D avatars.

https://www.sonymobile.com/global-en/apps-services/3d-creator/

Open in App Manager

# com.sonymobile.simlockunlockapp

`com.sonymobile.simlockunlockapp`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Sim Lock

Provide menu (type ##7378423## in dialer) to see if your device is locked to a network carrier

It need confirmation because it also could be related to SIM network unlock code.

Open in App Manager

# com.sonymobile.support

`com.sonymobile.support`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Sony Support (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sonymobile.support)

Useless support app.

Open in App Manager

# com.sonymobile.swiqisystemservice

`com.sonymobile.swiqisystemservice`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Open in App Manager

# com.sonymobile.synchub

`com.sonymobile.synchub`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Sony Backup & restore feature to/from Google drive ?

Can someone confirm ? Does it impact com.sonyericsson.mtp.extension.backuprestore ?

https://support.sonymobile.com/global-en/xperia10/faq/apps-&-settings/801930747866b72a016b307df3b6007faf/

Open in App Manager

# com.sonymobile.telephony.extension

`com.sonymobile.telephony.extension`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

I have uninstalled it for the user 0 on my phone, and since then I haven’t noticed any functionality drop.

Cell signal is similar as before, also calls, SMSs and mobile data. I think it is not worth having this package installed because it uses a lot of wakelock time, but I cannot see any cell signal drop since I uninstalled it.

In the code found some things: omadm, wifi calling, IMS. Its app for dual SIM reachability? Not sure if its app for debugging.

Open in App Manager

# com.sonymobile.themes.sou.cid18.black

`com.sonymobile.themes.sou.cid18.black`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Sony themes

Open in App Manager

# com.sonymobile.themes.sou.cid19.silver

`com.sonymobile.themes.sou.cid19.silver`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Sony themes

Open in App Manager

# com.sonymobile.themes.sou.cid20.blue

`com.sonymobile.themes.sou.cid20.blue`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Sony themes

Open in App Manager

# com.sonymobile.themes.sou.cid21.pink

`com.sonymobile.themes.sou.cid21.pink`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Sony themes

Open in App Manager

# com.sonymobile.themes.xperialoops2

`com.sonymobile.themes.xperialoops2`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Sony themes

Open in App Manager

# com.sonymobile.xperialounge.services

`com.sonymobile.xperialounge.services`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Xperia™ Lounge Pass service (discontinued)

The Xperia Lounge app was meant to provide loyal fans with various rewards for their Xperia smartphones,

such as exclusive Xperia Themes and wallpapers, as well as competitions.

https://www.phonearena.com/news/Sony-Xperia-Lounge-shutting-down_id118252

Open in App Manager

# com.sonymobile.xperiaservices

`com.sonymobile.xperiaservices`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Xperia services

I guess it provides things for Sony apps but I don’t know what.

Safe to remove but it would good be to know what Sony apps work without it.

Open in App Manager

# com.sonymobile.xperiatransfermobile

`com.sonymobile.xperiatransfermobile`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Xperia Transfer Mobile (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sonymobile.xperiatransfermobile)

Helps you move your contacts, messages, photos, and much more from your old Android, iOS or Windows Phone device to your new Xperia from Sony.

Open in App Manager

# com.sonymobile.xperiaxlivewallpaper

`com.sonymobile.xperiaxlivewallpaper`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Xperia Loops

Useless and ugly live wallaper from Sony.

Open in App Manager

# com.sonymobile.xperiaxlivewallpaper.product.res.overlay

`com.sonymobile.xperiaxlivewallpaper.product.res.overlay`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Some overlay for a live wallpaper from Sony? Overlays are usually themes, but not sure about this one as theming seems weird for live wallpapers. Could be that Sony automatically generates theme packages for all or most system apps, which might generate some unnecessary packages.

Open in App Manager

# com.sprd.ImsConnectionManager

`com.sprd.ImsConnectionManager`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Needed for IMS, WiFi Calling.

Open in App Manager

# com.sprd.autoslt

`com.sprd.autoslt`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

AutoSLT

Useless camera tests.

Open in App Manager

# com.sprd.cameracalibration

`com.sprd.cameracalibration`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Camera calibration, tests.

Open in App Manager

# com.sprd.cameraipcontrol

`com.sprd.cameraipcontrol`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Secret code: 83785. CameraIPControl, has some camera features for testing.

Open in App Manager

# com.sprd.camta

`com.sprd.camta`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Hidden camera dump logs.

Open in App Manager

# com.sprd.engineermode

`com.sprd.engineermode`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Testing Hardware Components

Open in App Manager

# com.sprd.firewall

`com.sprd.firewall`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Blacklist Calls.

Open in App Manager

# com.sprd.flashcontrol

`com.sprd.flashcontrol`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Flashlight Control, not sure how useful it is.

Open in App Manager

# com.sprd.linkturbo

`com.sprd.linkturbo`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

For WiFi speed? Has useless logs. I ran a speed test with it enabled and disabled, I don’t see anything different if not my internet is slightly better now along with other apps being disabled,

Open in App Manager

# com.sprd.logmanager

`com.sprd.logmanager`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

YLog

Hidden logs

Open in App Manager

# com.sprd.omacp

`com.sprd.omacp`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

OTA Config and Settings.

Open in App Manager

# com.sprd.overlay.sprdnote

`com.sprd.overlay.sprdnote`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Overlay to ‘com.sprd.sprdnote’ png icons.

Open in App Manager

# com.sprd.providers.photos

`com.sprd.providers.photos`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Photos Types Storage

Bokeh, portrait, FDR, AI photo.

Open in App Manager

# com.sprd.quickcamera

`com.sprd.quickcamera`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

camera agent

Another app for testing camera things.

Open in App Manager

# com.sprd.srmi

`com.sprd.srmi`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Hidden logs in code only.

Open in App Manager

# com.sprd.uasetting

`com.sprd.uasetting`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

UserAgent Setting

UserAgent Setting? Useless frameworks.

Open in App Manager

# com.sprd.uplmnsettings

`com.sprd.uplmnsettings`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Set UPLMN? Useless frameworks.

Open in App Manager

# com.sprd.validationtools

`com.sprd.validationtools`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Hidden testing hardware and it has a lot of secret codes.

Open in App Manager

# com.spreadtrum.ims

`com.spreadtrum.ims`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Needed for WiFi calling, VoLTE, VoWifi.

Open in App Manager

# com.spreadtrum.proxy.nfwlocation

`com.spreadtrum.proxy.nfwlocation`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Carrier location

Carrier location? Sends location to carrier probably. Useless Map Collections, also probably it’s for testing location.

Open in App Manager

# com.spreadtrum.sgps

`com.spreadtrum.sgps`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Useless GPS Test.

Open in App Manager

# com.spreadtrum.vce

`com.spreadtrum.vce`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Useless logs (dialer google, volte)

Open in App Manager

# com.spreadtrum.vowifi

`com.spreadtrum.vowifi`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

WiFi Calling Test

Hidden tests WiFi calling.

Open in App Manager

# com.spreadtrum.vowifi.conf

`com.spreadtrum.vowifi.conf`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

VoWifi config Secret Code: 869434234

Open in App Manager

# com.ss.android.article.news

`com.ss.android.article.news`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Chinese app NEWS Toutiao.

Open in App Manager

# com.ss.android.ugc.aweme

`com.ss.android.ugc.aweme`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Chinese TikTok.

Open in App Manager

# com.st.nfc.dta.mobile

`com.st.nfc.dta.mobile`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

STNFCDta

Unknown checking app (NFC UID gen mode, NFC CDL value, CR version, Extended RF frame size, T4AT priority over P2P).

Open in App Manager

# com.stability.camerastability

`com.stability.camerastability`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

CameraStability

Hidden camera test

Open in App Manager

# com.stevesoltys.seedvault

`com.stevesoltys.seedvault`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Seedvault

Running in the background.

it’s app for Backup, Restore your data.

Open in App Manager

# com.summit.motorola.rcs

`com.summit.motorola.rcs`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Summit IMS Service

A lot of logs and it’s only for RCS messages. Anyway, it’s a bad idea to use this app.

Open in App Manager

# com.suntek.mway.rcs.app.service

`com.suntek.mway.rcs.app.service`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

RCS service, contains a lot of Chinese.

Open in App Manager

# com.svox.pico

`com.svox.pico`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Pico TTS

Hidden sample voice data. Useless.

Open in App Manager

# com.swfp.factory

`com.swfp.factory`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Fingerprint test

Hidden app that tests your fingerprint not available for users.

Open in App Manager

# com.t2m.euiccoverlay

`com.t2m.euiccoverlay`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Possibly needed for eSIM (eUICC)

Open in App Manager

# com.taboola.scoop

`com.taboola.scoop`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Random wallpaper on lock screen (as i saw it personalizes it too). You need to open this app to make it work and when you swipe from right to left, it opens a menu on the right where random news appears.

Open in App Manager

# com.talpa.hiservice

`com.talpa.hiservice`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

HiLanguageService

Useless frameworks.

Open in App Manager

# com.tblenovo.center

`com.tblenovo.center`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Useless dashboard related to the User Experience Program (com.lenovo.ue.device). Has 25 permissions (including ones you probably don’t want to give to this kind of sketchy app

Pithus analysis: https://beta.pithus.org/report/dcb4acac003896077eaaeb8c7dc770d3171891784d98f7127f8495a3dec9954d

Open in App Manager

# com.tblenovo.lenovotips

`com.tblenovo.lenovotips`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Useless Lenovo Tips app used by Lenovo to display un-dismissable and un-mutable ads in notifications.

## References

1. https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=28382081

Open in App Manager

# com.tcl.android.launcher.a_overlay

`com.tcl.android.launcher.a_overlay`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Another useless Chinese bookmarks icon overlay.

Open in App Manager

# com.tcl.android.launchertheme.res.overlay

`com.tcl.android.launchertheme.res.overlay`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Open in App Manager

# com.tcl.android.wallpaper.livepicker

`com.tcl.android.wallpaper.livepicker`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Open in App Manager

# com.tcl.aota.a_overlay

`com.tcl.aota.a_overlay`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Open in App Manager

# com.tcl.camera

`com.tcl.camera`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Open in App Manager

# com.tcl.camera.a_overlay

`com.tcl.camera.a_overlay`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Open in App Manager

# com.tcl.compass

`com.tcl.compass`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Open in App Manager

# com.tcl.compass.a_overlay

`com.tcl.compass.a_overlay`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Open in App Manager

# com.tcl.demopage

`com.tcl.demopage`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Open in App Manager

# com.tcl.entitlement

`com.tcl.entitlement`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Open in App Manager

# com.tcl.faceunlock

`com.tcl.faceunlock`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Standard FaceUnlock functionality?

Unlock your device by simply looking at the display.

Face unlock is bad for security and privacy:

https://www.ubergizmo.com/2017/03/galaxy-s8-facial-unlock-photograph/

https://www.kaspersky.com/blog/face-unlock-insecurity/21618/

https://www.freecodecamp.org/news/why-you-should-never-unlock-your-phone-with-your-face-79c07772a28/

Open in App Manager

# com.tcl.fmradio.a_overlay

`com.tcl.fmradio.a_overlay`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Another useless icon overlay.

Open in App Manager

# com.tcl.fota.system.a_overlay

`com.tcl.fota.system.a_overlay`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Open in App Manager

# com.tcl.healthy

`com.tcl.healthy`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Open in App Manager

# com.tcl.keyguardcharginganimation

`com.tcl.keyguardcharginganimation`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Useless frameworks.

Open in App Manager

# com.tcl.keyguardshortcut

`com.tcl.keyguardshortcut`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Useless frameworks.

Open in App Manager

# com.tcl.kidsmode

`com.tcl.kidsmode`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Kids Mode

It’s an app for limiting spending time on apps for kids probably.

Open in App Manager

# com.tcl.logger.a_overlay

`com.tcl.logger.a_overlay`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Another useless icon overlay.

Open in App Manager

# com.tcl.mibc.tclplus

`com.tcl.mibc.tclplus`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Open in App Manager

# com.tcl.mibc.tclplus.a_overlay

`com.tcl.mibc.tclplus.a_overlay`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Open in App Manager

# com.tcl.nfc.gsma.usermenu

`com.tcl.nfc.gsma.usermenu`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Open in App Manager

# com.tcl.screenrecorder

`com.tcl.screenrecorder`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Open in App Manager

# com.tcl.screenrecorder.a_overlay

`com.tcl.screenrecorder.a_overlay`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Open in App Manager

# com.tcl.screenshotex

`com.tcl.screenshotex`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Open in App Manager

# com.tcl.sos

`com.tcl.sos`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Open in App Manager

# com.tcl.tclswitch.a_overlay

`com.tcl.tclswitch.a_overlay`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Open in App Manager

# com.tcl.tct.filemanager

`com.tcl.tct.filemanager`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

File Manager

Stock File Manager app

Open in App Manager

# com.tcl.tct.weather

`com.tcl.tct.weather`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Weather

Stock Weather app for TCL Phones.

Open in App Manager

# com.tcl.usercare

`com.tcl.usercare`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Support Centre, alcatel support. Safe to remove.

Open in App Manager

# com.tcl.usercare.a_overlay

`com.tcl.usercare.a_overlay`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Another useless icon overlay.

Open in App Manager

# com.tcl.vzwintents

`com.tcl.vzwintents`

- Carrier
- Exercise caution

Open in App Manager

# com.tclhz.gallery.a_overlay

`com.tclhz.gallery.a_overlay`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Open in App Manager

# com.tct

`com.tct`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Open in App Manager

# com.tct.android.SaleCalib

`com.tct.android.SaleCalib`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Hidden camera after sale calibration.

Open in App Manager

# com.tct.android.browser

`com.tct.android.browser`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Browser

Better use other browser.

Open in App Manager

# com.tct.android.video

`com.tct.android.video`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Video Player

Stock Video Player app for TCL phones.

Open in App Manager

# com.tct.calculator.a_overlay

`com.tct.calculator.a_overlay`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Open in App Manager

# com.tct.camera

`com.tct.camera`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Camera

Stock Camera app

Open in App Manager

# com.tct.camera.a_overlay

`com.tct.camera.a_overlay`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Useless overlay. It has only an icon and no code.

Open in App Manager

# com.tct.camera.verifytool

`com.tct.camera.verifytool`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Another hidden camera calibration and DualCamVerifyTool.

Open in App Manager

# com.tct.cellular.arda

`com.tct.cellular.arda`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Open in App Manager

# com.tct.compass

`com.tct.compass`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Compass

Stock Compass app

Open in App Manager

# com.tct.diagprotector

`com.tct.diagprotector`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Open in App Manager

# com.tct.dialer.a_overlay

`com.tct.dialer.a_overlay`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Open in App Manager

# com.tct.endusertest

`com.tct.endusertest`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Unused device issue feedback app.

Open in App Manager

# com.tct.entitlement

`com.tct.entitlement`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Requires Google Play services and is probably for Wi-Fi calling for O2 Carrier.

Open in App Manager

# com.tct.faceunlock

`com.tct.faceunlock`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Standard FaceUnlock functionality?

Unlock your device by simply looking at the display.

Face unlock is bad for security and privacy:

https://www.ubergizmo.com/2017/03/galaxy-s8-facial-unlock-photograph/

https://www.kaspersky.com/blog/face-unlock-insecurity/21618/

https://www.freecodecamp.org/news/why-you-should-never-unlock-your-phone-with-your-face-79c07772a28/

Open in App Manager

# com.tct.gdpr

`com.tct.gdpr`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Open in App Manager

# com.tct.gpdr

`com.tct.gpdr`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

GPDR

User Experience Improvement Program.

Open in App Manager

# com.tct.iris

`com.tct.iris`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

NXTVISION

It’s for reading mode and Display Enhancement.

Open in App Manager

# com.tct.logger

`com.tct.logger`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

User Support

it’s for logs.

Open in App Manager

# com.tct.multipleuser

`com.tct.multipleuser`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Multiple User

I guess it’s for multi-accounts.

Open in App Manager

# com.tct.onetouchbooster.a_overlay

`com.tct.onetouchbooster.a_overlay`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Open in App Manager

# com.tct.phone

`com.tct.phone`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

TCT Phone Services

Sim card settings.

Open in App Manager

# com.tct.privacymode

`com.tct.privacymode`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Open in App Manager

# com.tct.privacyprotect

`com.tct.privacyprotect`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Privacy Protection

Another Security thing.

Open in App Manager

# com.tct.reducesar

`com.tct.reducesar`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Hidden Modify the SAR mode.

Open in App Manager

# com.tct.retaildemo

`com.tct.retaildemo`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Demo Mode is intended for use on shop demo devices only and it should never be activated on a normal user’s device. Explained by TCL.

Open in App Manager

# com.tct.retaildemo.a_overlay

`com.tct.retaildemo.a_overlay`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Open in App Manager

# com.tct.screenrecorder

`com.tct.screenrecorder`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Screen Recorder

Open in App Manager

# com.tct.screenshotex

`com.tct.screenshotex`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Screenshot

it’s used for screenshots and editing them.

Open in App Manager

# com.tct.secretCode

`com.tct.secretCode`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

This app has only logs.

Open in App Manager

# com.tct.sidebar

`com.tct.sidebar`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Edge Bar

Sidebar

Open in App Manager

# com.tct.simplelauncher.a_overlay

`com.tct.simplelauncher.a_overlay`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Open in App Manager

# com.tct.simsettings

`com.tct.simsettings`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Open in App Manager

# com.tct.smart.account

`com.tct.smart.account`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Open in App Manager

# com.tct.smart.aikey

`com.tct.smart.aikey`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Open in App Manager

# com.tct.smart.aota

`com.tct.smart.aota`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

OTA Updates or OTA Updates test?

Open in App Manager

# com.tct.smart.cloud

`com.tct.smart.cloud`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Open in App Manager

# com.tct.smart.drivemode

`com.tct.smart.drivemode`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Open in App Manager

# com.tct.smart.ircontrol

`com.tct.smart.ircontrol`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

IR Remote

I think it’s useless.

Open in App Manager

# com.tct.smart.lostmode

`com.tct.smart.lostmode`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Remote Lock

It’s for lost mode.

Open in App Manager

# com.tct.smart.push

`com.tct.smart.push`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Smart Push

Useless frameworks.

Open in App Manager

# com.tct.smart.switchphone.service

`com.tct.smart.switchphone.service`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Open in App Manager

# com.tct.smart.tlink

`com.tct.smart.tlink`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Easy Link

It has something to do with screen casting. Dlna Cast Activity.

Open in App Manager

# com.tct.systemservice

`com.tct.systemservice`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

It should be safe to remove. Only secret code to info about system but not sure.

Open in App Manager

# com.tct.tctsmartapprecommend

`com.tct.tctsmartapprecommend`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Smart App Recommend

Useless.

Open in App Manager

# com.tct.usercare

`com.tct.usercare`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Support Center

it’s for TCL users support center app.

Open in App Manager

# com.tct.video

`com.tct.video`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Open in App Manager

# com.tct.vzwwifioffload

`com.tct.vzwwifioffload`

- Carrier
- Exercise caution

Open in App Manager

# com.tct.weather.a_overlay

`com.tct.weather.a_overlay`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Overlay for com.tct.weather. Usage is not known.

Open in App Manager

# com.tct.wfcwebview

`com.tct.wfcwebview`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

I found something like entitlementMode but app looks very empty and useless.

Open in App Manager

# com.ted.number

`com.ted.number`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Identification of Unknown Numbers

App for identify unknown numbers.

Open in App Manager

# com.teksun.factorytest

`com.teksun.factorytest`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Hidden testing hardware things.

Open in App Manager

# com.telcel.contenedor

`com.telcel.contenedor`

- Carrier
- Safe to delete

Telcel app, Advertising company to get promotions.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.telcel.contenedor

Open in App Manager

# com.telephony.service

`com.telephony.service`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Needed for WiFi Calling.

Open in App Manager

# com.telus.checkup

`com.telus.checkup`

- Carrier
- Safe to delete

Checkup app (from Mobile Klinik; a Canadian store for buying, selling, and repairing smartphones)

Mainly used to run device-health diagnostics, estimate device value post-diagnostics (for re-selling at a Mobile Klinik location), and finding nearby Mobile Klinik locations to book appointments for device repair. Also contains ads and promotions for new devices and accessories.

Generally regarded as bloatware because diagnostics are generic at best, and is eager to request many unnecessary and potentially invasive device permissions.

Safe to remove if you don’t use it, and can be re-downloaded from the Google Play Store at any time.

Open in App Manager

# com.tencent.android.location

`com.tencent.android.location`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Useless Tencent Chinese location

Open in App Manager

# com.tencent.ngjp

`com.tencent.ngjp`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Arena of Valor

Open in App Manager

# com.tencent.qqlivehuawei

`com.tencent.qqlivehuawei`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

HiMoviePlayerPlus

Weird app without any code and there’s nothing in Main Activity.

Open in App Manager

# com.tencent.soter.soterserver

`com.tencent.soter.soterserver`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Soter is a biometric authentication standard and platform by Tencent.

https://github.com/Tencent/soter

Provides biometric authentication for WeChat Pay. Safe to disable if you don’t use it.

Open in App Manager

# com.test.LTEfunctionality

`com.test.LTEfunctionality`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

LTE, VoLTE testing app

Open in App Manager

# com.theme.icondefaultshape

`com.theme.icondefaultshape`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

The shape of the icons can be uninstalled or left alone, it’s just the look of the icon.

Open in App Manager

# com.thinkuem.motolc

`com.thinkuem.motolc`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

ThinkIoT-UEM

It has remote service but probably it’s unused.

Open in App Manager

# com.thundercomm.ar.core

`com.thundercomm.ar.core`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Looks like a debugging app.

It’s AR (Augmented Reality)?

Open in App Manager

# com.tools.cit

`com.tools.cit`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Hidden testing hardware things.

Open in App Manager

# com.touchscreen.vtstouchscreencheck

`com.touchscreen.vtstouchscreencheck`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

VtsTouchscreenCheck

It’s testing things app.

Open in App Manager

# com.touchtype.swiftkey.res.overlay

`com.touchtype.swiftkey.res.overlay`

- Others
- Exercise caution

Some overlay for Swiftkey? Overlays are usually themes, but not sure about this one.

Open in App Manager

# com.tracfone.preload.accountservices

`com.tracfone.preload.accountservices`

- Carrier
- Safe to delete

TracPhone / StraightTalk application. It just shows IMEI, SIM, and phone number, as well as a way to see device properties.

Comes preinstalled with any TracPhone or StraightTalk device. It can be downloaded from the playstore if needed for whatever reason.

Has Approximate and Precise location permissions, and Device ID permission.

Runs in the background for them to collect data.

Open in App Manager

# com.tracker.t

`com.tracker.t`

- Others
- Safe to delete

Given its name I think you can take the risk to delete it.

Open in App Manager

# com.tran.netcon

`com.tran.netcon`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Netcon

it’s unneccessary

Open in App Manager

# com.transsion

`com.transsion`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Needed for screen unlock? Has Packages, Bluetooth permission. Probably unsafe.

Open in App Manager

# com.transsion.XOSLauncher

`com.transsion.XOSLauncher`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Launcher with ads, tracking.

After remove you will lose recent apps.

Open in App Manager

# com.transsion.aftersalecalibrationtool

`com.transsion.aftersalecalibrationtool`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Hidden camera tests, calibration.

Open in App Manager

# com.transsion.aisettings

`com.transsion.aisettings`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Adds a shortcut on the Settings app that lets you manage your Folax AI (com.transsion.aivoiceassistant) settings. If you have already removed that package, it just displays a blank page.

This can also be safely removed without issues.

Open in App Manager

# com.transsion.aivoiceassistant

`com.transsion.aivoiceassistant`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Very shady voice assistant called ‘Folax’ that comes preinstalled in Infinix phones, and is also packed with ads in the main ui. It needs every permission, and access to everything on your phone to run. It uses OpenAI as its backend.

It constantly runs in the background after boot, and periodically phones home.

You don’t want this on your phone.

This can be safely removed without issues.

Open in App Manager

# com.transsion.aiwallpaper

`com.transsion.aiwallpaper`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Mediocre AI Wallpaper Generator.

Can be accessed from (Settings > Personalization).

You can safely remove this without any issues if you don’t use it.

Open in App Manager

# com.transsion.aod

`com.transsion.aod`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

AlwaysOnDisplay

Open in App Manager

# com.transsion.applock

`com.transsion.applock`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

AppLock

Provides the only way to hide files and lock apps when using Transsion launchers (which the Transsion devices require for certain functionality like multiapps not working with other launchers). These are the only apps that hide files and lock apps with them.

Open in App Manager

# com.transsion.audioshare

`com.transsion.audioshare`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Audio Share

Allows you to share your device’s Bluetooth audio with wireless headphones or bluetooth speakers, allowing to listen to the same music with multiple people

Pithus analysis: https://beta.pithus.org/report/0f21ba3944663e53da1d37be3c4253c2e89c3685fbff841127fed2a98e0000ec

Open in App Manager

# com.transsion.auto

`com.transsion.auto`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Driving Mode

Driving Mode app.

Open in App Manager

# com.transsion.autotest.factory

`com.transsion.autotest.factory`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Factory. Testing Hardware Things.

Open in App Manager

# com.transsion.avatar

`com.transsion.avatar`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Is this for T-moji avatar services? it’s useless.

Open in App Manager

# com.transsion.batterylab

`com.transsion.batterylab`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Supposed to improve battery life but logs especially lots of usage info and bind it to your unique android advertiser id…The app tries to send data to a server. The POST request URL and content is obfuscated and I don’t have the time to dig deeper. According to a user, no battery impact after months of usage after uninstalling it.

Pithus analysis: https://beta.pithus.org/report/7ef2b186a74102828346f23b094ab2aaaad2c57806c7c18e7a23a494f3cc982c

Open in App Manager

# com.transsion.batterylab.icon

`com.transsion.batterylab.icon`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Power Marathon

It’s only icon app.

Open in App Manager

# com.transsion.beezedit

`com.transsion.beezedit`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Ringtone Maker

Require Google Play Services.

Record media sound and edit or set it as ringtone.

Open in App Manager

# com.transsion.bluetooth

`com.transsion.bluetooth`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Airlink

Bluetooth still work without this.

(not sure if its needed for transfer files using bluetooth)

Open in App Manager

# com.transsion.calculator

`com.transsion.calculator`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Calculator

Stock Calculator app. Lot of telemetry and are completely replaceable.

Open in App Manager

# com.transsion.calendar

`com.transsion.calendar`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Calendar

Stock Calendar app

Open in App Manager

# com.transsion.camera

`com.transsion.camera`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Camera

Stock camera app

Open in App Manager

# com.transsion.carlcare

`com.transsion.carlcare`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Carlcare (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.transsion.carlcare)

After-sales Service app. Lets you check spare parts price,warranty,repair status and nearest service center. Full of trackers. Talks with Facebook (https://reports.exodus-privacy.eu.org/fr/reports/com.transsion.carlcare/latest/)

Open in App Manager

# com.transsion.childmode.resoverlay

`com.transsion.childmode.resoverlay`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Unused overlay to childmode.

Open in App Manager

# com.transsion.chromecustomization

`com.transsion.chromecustomization`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Chrome Assistant

Customizes HomePage and uses Advertising ID.

Open in App Manager

# com.transsion.connectx.mirror.source

`com.transsion.connectx.mirror.source`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

it’s something for cast setting, file transfer setting, smart connect to pc by TCCP

Open in App Manager

# com.transsion.datatransfer

`com.transsion.datatransfer`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Backup and Restore

Backup Contacts.

Open in App Manager

# com.transsion.deadcycletest

`com.transsion.deadcycletest`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

DeadCycleTest

Hidden tests.

Open in App Manager

# com.transsion.deskclock

`com.transsion.deskclock`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Clock

Can manage alarms by this app.

Open in App Manager

# com.transsion.dirac

`com.transsion.dirac`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Improves audio quality depending on your surrounding environment and your headphones.

Has the GET_TASKS/REAL_GET_TASKS permission which allows it to retrieve information about currently and recently running processes. Not sure why it needs this permission though.

https://www.dirac.com/

Pithus analysis: https://beta.pithus.org/report/b2cf41f579c586468faa0270bf63699cca2b500887dba3a699ddd5e35507a1a9

Open in App Manager

# com.transsion.dtsaudio

`com.transsion.dtsaudio`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

DTS Sound

Very safe to disable and just serves as a way to modify audio playing and runs in the background and has telemetry can be replaced by other better apps

Open in App Manager

# com.transsion.dualapp

`com.transsion.dualapp`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Dual App

Needed for Dual Apps.

Open in App Manager

# com.transsion.faceid

`com.transsion.faceid`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Needed for Face Unlock lock screen.

Open in App Manager

# com.transsion.faceidsub

`com.transsion.faceidsub`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Face Unlock

Safe to remove if unused.

Open in App Manager

# com.transsion.fmradio

`com.transsion.fmradio`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

WOW FM

App for FM RADIO.

Open in App Manager

# com.transsion.hamal

`com.transsion.hamal`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

It seems to be an “aftersales user experience logging app”. Really shady app with questionable code (judgeWhiteUser() function. See https://github.com/0x192/universal-android-debloater/pull/112).

Start at boot and can access phone number and IMEI (READ_PHONE_STATE).

Pithus analysis: https://beta.pithus.org/report/35fd79ebbe51808196605146a62aaef13bc654477d917078a3ae5d3f06ba8836

Open in App Manager

# com.transsion.health

`com.transsion.health`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Tecno health app. Sends your personal data to Firebase google servers and Tecno servers. Those data can be shared with TRANSSION affiliated companies (see https://cdn.shalltry.com/transsionholdings/en/policy.html)

Pithus analysis: https://beta.pithus.org/report/2b7cd35081a9fbc82a1da1741cb476d1edaa3262d46a204ea8456c99c4e1b976

Open in App Manager

# com.transsion.healthlife

`com.transsion.healthlife`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

My Health

Provides you with interesting and professional analyses of running, steps, weight management etc.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.transsion.healthlife

Open in App Manager

# com.transsion.hilauncher

`com.transsion.hilauncher`

- OEM
- Unsafe

HiOS Launcher

It have google analytics and it’s so bloated.

The recent apps button does not work after uninstallation.

Open in App Manager

# com.transsion.hiparty

`com.transsion.hiparty`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Hi Party

Allows you to synchronize and play the same song across multiple supported devices. The app creates a wifi hotspot. You can connect up to 6 devices via QR code to simultaneously broadcast music.

Needs permissions you probably doesn’t want to give : READ_PHONE_STATE (can read phone number and IMEI) and ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION.

Pithus analysis: https://beta.pithus.org/report/154ee6107d3f5bbb0819719fc7ce5fd17474135081f576f56c29bd26ed70ca14

Open in App Manager

# com.transsion.infinix.xclub

`com.transsion.infinix.xclub`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Pre-installed social network app:

https://www.infinix.club/

Open in App Manager

# com.transsion.iotservice

`com.transsion.iotservice`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

WelinkService

PC Connect unneccessary things

Open in App Manager

# com.transsion.itel.manual

`com.transsion.itel.manual`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Manual Guide

Has guides to phone.

Open in App Manager

# com.transsion.kolun.aiservice

`com.transsion.kolun.aiservice`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

it’s for testing things and debugging.

Open in App Manager

# com.transsion.kolun.assistant

`com.transsion.kolun.assistant`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Smart Assistant App

Nearly no code in the APK I got. Weird

Pithus analysis: https://beta.pithus.org/report/7fbf0abbb2c28de4c976a388e04d206a88db9e6a42a740914c9e893589fd493b

Open in App Manager

# com.transsion.letswitch

`com.transsion.letswitch`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Mobile Cloner

it’s probably useful when you switch to other phone to move your apps.

Open in App Manager

# com.transsion.livewallpaper.volcano

`com.transsion.livewallpaper.volcano`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Tranquil Blue live wallpaper

specific live wallpaper

Open in App Manager

# com.transsion.livewallpaper.wakeup_mirror

`com.transsion.livewallpaper.wakeup_mirror`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Specific Live Wallpaper.

Open in App Manager

# com.transsion.magazineservice.hios

`com.transsion.magazineservice.hios`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Shows trending news, games and wallpapers on the lockscreen. Talks to ads services

Pithus analysis: https://beta.pithus.org/report/fcda43fab1ed9cdc95281cdb96b77938afc8ca4b6e0ada418cac282a78f0cc9f

Open in App Manager

# com.transsion.magazineservice.xos

`com.transsion.magazineservice.xos`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Magazine Lockscreen XOS

Resource-hog bloatware that uses a lot of telemetry. For lock screen to look at pictures… https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.transsion.magazineservice.xos

Open in App Manager

# com.transsion.manualguide

`com.transsion.manualguide`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Digital version of your phone manual.

You can view it from (Settings > System > Manual Guide)

Can be safely removed if you don’t need it.

Open in App Manager

# com.transsion.mol

`com.transsion.mol`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Ella Translate

Unknown translator.

Open in App Manager

# com.transsion.multiwindow

`com.transsion.multiwindow`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Multi Window

Needed for multi window.

Open in App Manager

# com.transsion.nephilim

`com.transsion.nephilim`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

App provides custom quality settings to game: pubg, call of duty.

Not very useful.

Open in App Manager

# com.transsion.netphilim

`com.transsion.netphilim`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Chinese useless frameworks.

Open in App Manager

# com.transsion.notebook

`com.transsion.notebook`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Notepad app

These apps have telemetry on them and are completely replaceable.

Open in App Manager

# com.transsion.os.typeface

`com.transsion.os.typeface`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

FontManager

Not sure if it’s needed or not.

Open in App Manager

# com.transsion.ossettingsext

`com.transsion.ossettingsext`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

OSSettings

it’s needed for some settings and probably it’s important app.

Open in App Manager

# com.transsion.overlaysuw

`com.transsion.overlaysuw`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

it’s needed only on first-boot setup.

Open in App Manager

# com.transsion.overlaysuw.resoverlay

`com.transsion.overlaysuw.resoverlay`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Overlay to ‘com.transsion.overlaysuw’ safe to remove because it’s for first-boot setup.

Open in App Manager

# com.transsion.phoenix

`com.transsion.phoenix`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Phoenix Browser

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.transsion.phoenix&hl=en

Open in App Manager

# com.transsion.phonemanager

`com.transsion.phonemanager`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

PhoneMaster Services

Another useless frameworks.

Open in App Manager

# com.transsion.phonemaster

`com.transsion.phonemaster`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Phone Master.

Provides features like ram cleaning, storage optimisation, data usage analyser, etc. Has embedded Facebook and Google ads trackers. Has 45 permissions and makes request data to many different companies servers. There even is the usesCleartextTraffic=true flag in the Manifest meaning trafic may not even be encrypted

Pithus analysis: https://beta.pithus.org/report/a5346fb5ea4fba5b73a891eae064b2bdecefbc7de4f9a13e3dcf94b0a81a20af

Open in App Manager

# com.transsion.plat.appupdate

`com.transsion.plat.appupdate`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

App Update

Used to update apps installed from the Palm Store. Uses insecure encryption algorithm.

Notables permissions: ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION and GET_TASKS (allows to see which apps are running on the phone). Useless background memory hogs if you don’t use apps from the Palm Store

Pithus analysis: https://beta.pithus.org/report/2584e9529e0988c1c2f9d657c5e2c55d1770e451d4120c176b5a505f2ee1033d

Open in App Manager

# com.transsion.powercenter

`com.transsion.powercenter`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

power

Has WhatsApp mode and ultra powersaving mode.

Open in App Manager

# com.transsion.quicktools

`com.transsion.quicktools`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Launcher Activity Test

Open in App Manager

# com.transsion.repaircard

`com.transsion.repaircard`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

E-warranty Card

For Chinese users-only.

Open in App Manager

# com.transsion.scanningrecharger

`com.transsion.scanningrecharger`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Smart Scanner

App contains telemetry and is completely replaceable.

Open in App Manager

# com.transsion.screencapture

`com.transsion.screencapture`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Needed for screenshots.

Open in App Manager

# com.transsion.sk

`com.transsion.sk`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Secure Keyboard

Useless Secure Keyboard.

Open in App Manager

# com.transsion.smartmessage

`com.transsion.smartmessage`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Bloated Messages app with a lot of features.

Open in App Manager

# com.transsion.smartpanel

`com.transsion.smartpanel`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Smart Panel (Settings -> Smart Assistant)

Provides “easy” access to your most used apps + features like gamemode and videoAssistant. Collects data and talks with the outside

Pithus analysis: https://beta.pithus.org/report/40d4b527fc650a9029e596d14aff7d640a6289e7aa50f471b142391b55eefe4a

Open in App Manager

# com.transsion.soundrecorder

`com.transsion.soundrecorder`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Sound Recorder

Contains telemetry and is completely replaceable.

Open in App Manager

# com.transsion.stasticalsales

`com.transsion.stasticalsales`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Sends after-sales telemetry data (including at least the phone number and the IMSI). You don’t want this. This app can be launched from this secret dialer code: 862016

Pithus analysis: https://beta.pithus.org/report/35fa58c779ac80bcf44875e279cc4a6ba08678b0004e9c8f0816426cf0c584ab

Open in App Manager

# com.transsion.statisticalsales

`com.transsion.statisticalsales`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Sales Statistics

Open in App Manager

# com.transsion.systemupdate

`com.transsion.systemupdate`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

System Update

Provides System Updates

Open in App Manager

# com.transsion.tabe

`com.transsion.tabe`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

APPIOT

Unused frameworks to permissions app.

Open in App Manager

# com.transsion.tecnospot

`com.transsion.tecnospot`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

TECNO SPOT (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.transsion.tecnospot)

Tecno official app to access the Tecno forum. Useless and full of trackers (https://reports.exodus-privacy.eu.org/fr/reports/com.transsion.tecnospot/latest/)

Open in App Manager

# com.transsion.teop

`com.transsion.teop`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

it’s app for testing and logs

Open in App Manager

# com.transsion.theme.icon

`com.transsion.theme.icon`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Has basic apps icons, not sure if needed.

Open in App Manager

# com.transsion.thunderback

`com.transsion.thunderback`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Lightning Multi-Window

Multi-Window feature for apps.

Open in App Manager

# com.transsion.tips

`com.transsion.tips`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Tips

App for tips.

Open in App Manager

# com.transsion.tower

`com.transsion.tower`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

ControlTower test

Testing things app.

Open in App Manager

# com.transsion.trancare

`com.transsion.trancare`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Telemetry. Makes requests (with weak crypto) to the Shalltry CDN (https://mi-test.shalltry.com). Collects IMEI, all the apps installed, localisation…

Pithus analysis: https://beta.pithus.org/report/9be13b57bde5620d2ff1824782a2ccc1d6517d437543549c720bc70b6dd02aee

Open in App Manager

# com.transsion.tranengine

`com.transsion.tranengine`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Unused frameworks.

Open in App Manager

# com.transsion.uxdetector

`com.transsion.uxdetector`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

AI things to trancare

Open in App Manager

# com.transsion.videocallenhancer

`com.transsion.videocallenhancer`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Applies beauty effect in WhatsApp video calls. Lots of permissions. Talks to Google ads service.

Pithus analysis: https://beta.pithus.org/report/47bebb911e9b5b9202030ce599805ebe3e47eb45054264f49cf85971e232bbce

Open in App Manager

# com.transsion.vishaplayerhd

`com.transsion.vishaplayerhd`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Visha Player

Needed to run videos.

Open in App Manager

# com.transsion.wezone

`com.transsion.wezone`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Related to ‘Gaming Mode’ and ‘Palm Store’

Open in App Manager

# com.transsion.wifiplaytogether

`com.transsion.wifiplaytogether`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Play music together over Wi-Fi

Open in App Manager

# com.transsion.zahooc

`com.transsion.zahooc`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Za-Hooc

it’s for secure card and Theft Alert.

Open in App Manager

# com.transsnet.moreplus

`com.transsnet.moreplus`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

More+ is a social app with massive videos, images, opinions and tribes, where you can post your personal blogs, share funny moments, chat and make friends.

Open in App Manager

# com.transsnet.store

`com.transsnet.store`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Palm Store. App store with unsecure apps and probably malware. Has ads trackers and lot of intrusives permissions. Shows intrusive ads and popups.

Pithus analysis: https://beta.pithus.org/report/35d762b27c9e16703adf1731b74bef2c53a753b6a7475c425bced53b553758e5

Open in App Manager

# com.trassion.infinix.xclub

`com.trassion.infinix.xclub`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

XClub

XStore to buy.

Open in App Manager

# com.ts.setupwizard.overlay.overlay

`com.ts.setupwizard.overlay.overlay`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Open in App Manager

# com.uievolution.gguide.android

`com.uievolution.gguide.android`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

This hidden chinese app means nothing

Open in App Manager

# com.unionpay.tsmservice

`com.unionpay.tsmservice`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

UnionPay

Only for China.

Open in App Manager

# com.unionpay.tsmservice.mi

`com.unionpay.tsmservice.mi`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

UnionPay

Only for China.

Open in App Manager

# com.unisoc.launcher.customization

`com.unisoc.launcher.customization`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Unisoc Home Screen

Partner Customization launcher.

Open in App Manager

# com.unisoc.localeupdate

`com.unisoc.localeupdate`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Local System Update

Needed for system updates.

Open in App Manager

# com.vendor.frameworkresoverlay

`com.vendor.frameworkresoverlay`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Open in App Manager

# com.verizon.cloudsetupwizard

`com.verizon.cloudsetupwizard`

- Carrier
- Safe to delete

Open in App Manager

# com.verizon.permissions.appdirectedsms

`com.verizon.permissions.appdirectedsms`

- Carrier
- Safe to delete

Custom permissions for some verizon stuff?

Open in App Manager

# com.verizon.permissions.vzwappapn

`com.verizon.permissions.vzwappapn`

- Carrier
- Safe to delete

Custom permissions used to set Verizon APN?

## References

1. https://docs.samsungknox.com/CCMode/N900V.pdf

Open in App Manager

# com.verizon.remoteSimlock

`com.verizon.remoteSimlock`

- Carrier
- Safe to delete

VZWRemoteSimlockService

Remote SimLock lock, unlock, looks more danger than useful app.

Open in App Manager

# com.verizon.services

`com.verizon.services`

- Carrier
- Replace with alternative

AppDirectedSMS

OMA Device Management for Verizon.

it’s for wifi calling, sms

Open in App Manager

# com.vewd.core.integration.dia

`com.vewd.core.integration.dia`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Sony’s browser app. Some apps redirect to the browser so it can be useful. You can use another browser as long as you have another one installed.

Open in App Manager

# com.visionobjects.resourcemanager

`com.visionobjects.resourcemanager`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Handwriting DB Updater (discontinued?)

Language Updater from site http://samsungresources.visionobjects.com/

But it’s tracker. I guess it’s to Handwriting Service but not needed.

Open in App Manager

# com.vivo.SmartKey

`com.vivo.SmartKey`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Quick action

Chinese smart things.

Open in App Manager

# com.vivo.abe

`com.vivo.abe`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Audio EQ(equalizer)

Some 3rd-party music apps can use it to provide you EQ features.

Open in App Manager

# com.vivo.alphacamera

`com.vivo.alphacamera`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

AlphaCamera

Engineering Mode, Log, Debugging service camera.

Open in App Manager

# com.vivo.android.connectivity.common.resources.overlay

`com.vivo.android.connectivity.common.resources.overlay`

- OEM
- Unsafe

Better keep for connectivity.

Open in App Manager

# com.vivo.android.connectivity.mainline.common.resources.overlay

`com.vivo.android.connectivity.mainline.common.resources.overlay`

- OEM
- Unsafe

Better keep for connectivity.

Open in App Manager

# com.vivo.android.connectivity.mainline.manufacturer.resources.overlay

`com.vivo.android.connectivity.mainline.manufacturer.resources.overlay`

- OEM
- Unsafe

Better keep for connectivity.

Open in App Manager

# com.vivo.android.connectivity.manufacturer.resources.overlay

`com.vivo.android.connectivity.manufacturer.resources.overlay`

- OEM
- Unsafe

Better keep for connectivity.

Open in App Manager

# com.vivo.android.wifi.common.resources.overlay

`com.vivo.android.wifi.common.resources.overlay`

- OEM
- Unsafe

Better keep for connectivity.

Open in App Manager

# com.vivo.android.wifi.mainline.common.resources.overlay

`com.vivo.android.wifi.mainline.common.resources.overlay`

- OEM
- Unsafe

Better keep for connectivity.

Open in App Manager

# com.vivo.android.wifi.mainline.manufacturer.resources.overlay

`com.vivo.android.wifi.mainline.manufacturer.resources.overlay`

- OEM
- Unsafe

Better keep for connectivity.

Open in App Manager

# com.vivo.android.wifi.manufacturer.resources.overlay

`com.vivo.android.wifi.manufacturer.resources.overlay`

- OEM
- Unsafe

Better keep for connectivity.

Open in App Manager

# com.vivo.appfilter

`com.vivo.appfilter`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

AppFilter

Has something to powersaving like prevent autostart apps.

Open in App Manager

# com.vivo.appstore

`com.vivo.appstore`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

V-Appstore

vivo app store.

Open in App Manager

# com.vivo.assistant

`com.vivo.assistant`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Vivo assistant

Assistant for vivo phones.

Open in App Manager

# com.vivo.assistantfunction

`com.vivo.assistantfunction`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Steps

Jovi Home kit. Record walk sport app.

Open in App Manager

# com.vivo.audiofx

`com.vivo.audiofx`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Audio effect

Needed for sound effects.

Open in App Manager

# com.vivo.browser

`com.vivo.browser`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Vivo browser full of trackers (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.vivo.browser)

Open in App Manager

# com.vivo.bsptest

`com.vivo.bsptest`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

BSPTest

Hidden app for testing things.

Open in App Manager

# com.vivo.calculator

`com.vivo.calculator`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Calculator

Vivo calculator app

Open in App Manager

# com.vivo.camera.action

`com.vivo.camera.action`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Maybe it’s needed for the camera app.

Open in App Manager

# com.vivo.card

`com.vivo.card`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Smart sidebar

Open in App Manager

# com.vivo.compass

`com.vivo.compass`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Compass

Vivo compass app

Open in App Manager

# com.vivo.contentcatcher

`com.vivo.contentcatcher`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Unused frameworks.

Open in App Manager

# com.vivo.cota

`com.vivo.cota`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

COTA

Useless logs and ads. It’s for recommendations.

Open in App Manager

# com.vivo.crontab

`com.vivo.crontab`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Task timer

It’s for scheduling tasks.

Open in App Manager

# com.vivo.daemonService

`com.vivo.daemonService`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

vivoService

Security thing.

Open in App Manager

# com.vivo.demovideo

`com.vivo.demovideo`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Video Demo

Demo Video, Demo Switch, and have verify activity

Open in App Manager

# com.vivo.desktopstickers

`com.vivo.desktopstickers`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Stickers

Customize widgets with favorite images.

Open in App Manager

# com.vivo.devicereg

`com.vivo.devicereg`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Hidden debugging app ims.

Open in App Manager

# com.vivo.doubleinstance

`com.vivo.doubleinstance`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

App Clone

It’s for clone app.

Open in App Manager

# com.vivo.doubletimezoneclock

`com.vivo.doubletimezoneclock`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

i Widget

Double Timezone Clock Widget

Open in App Manager

# com.vivo.dream.clock

`com.vivo.dream.clock`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Clock

Screensaver clock

Open in App Manager

# com.vivo.dream.music

`com.vivo.dream.music`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

i Music

Screensaver music

Open in App Manager

# com.vivo.easyshare

`com.vivo.easyshare`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Easy share

Sharing apps to another phone.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.vivo.easyshare

Open in App Manager

# com.vivo.email

`com.vivo.email`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Email

closed-source Email app

Open in App Manager

# com.vivo.engineercamera

`com.vivo.engineercamera`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

EngineerCamera

Testing camera things.

Open in App Manager

# com.vivo.epm

`com.vivo.epm`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

EPM

Useless crash app notify.

Open in App Manager

# com.vivo.ewarranty

`com.vivo.ewarranty`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

E-warranty card

Only for China.

Open in App Manager

# com.vivo.faceui

`com.vivo.faceui`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

FaceUI

It’s used for face unlock.

Open in App Manager

# com.vivo.faceunlock

`com.vivo.faceunlock`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Facial recognition

It’s used for face unlock.

Open in App Manager

# com.vivo.favorite

`com.vivo.favorite`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Favorites

It’s used to add text from the clipboard to favorites. Probably requires cloud. Contains untranslated Chinese things.

Open in App Manager

# com.vivo.feedback

`com.vivo.feedback`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Feedback

Lets you rate your device and share feedback.

Open in App Manager

# com.vivo.findphone

`com.vivo.findphone`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Find

It’s used for finding the phone. Log out from account before removing.

Open in App Manager

# com.vivo.fingerprint

`com.vivo.fingerprint`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Fingerprints and passwords

Needed for fingerprint settings.

Open in App Manager

# com.vivo.fingerprintengineer

`com.vivo.fingerprintengineer`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Fingerprint test

Hidden Fingerprint testing not available for normal users.

Open in App Manager

# com.vivo.fingerprintui

`com.vivo.fingerprintui`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

FingerprintUI

Fingerprint test? Contains payment functionality for China. May be needed for fingerprint lockscreen.

Open in App Manager

# com.vivo.fingerprintvit

`com.vivo.fingerprintvit`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Fingerprint testing.

Open in App Manager

# com.vivo.floatingball

`com.vivo.floatingball`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Floating ball

Contains a lot of Chinese code.

Open in App Manager

# com.vivo.fuelsummary

`com.vivo.fuelsummary`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

FuelSummary

Battery testing.

Open in App Manager

# com.vivo.gallery

`com.vivo.gallery`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Gallery

Vivo gallery app with Chinese trackers.

Open in App Manager

# com.vivo.game

`com.vivo.game`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Game Space. Not sure if its useful for gaming.

Open in App Manager

# com.vivo.gamecube

`com.vivo.gamecube`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Ultra Game Mode

Used for game optimization. Questionable if anyone is using this.

Open in App Manager

# com.vivo.gamewatch

`com.vivo.gamewatch`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

GameWatch

Contains a lot of Chinese code and it’s hidden?

Open in App Manager

# com.vivo.globalanimation

`com.vivo.globalanimation`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Global dynamic effects

This is for effects and animations.

Open in App Manager

# com.vivo.globalanimation.resources

`com.vivo.globalanimation.resources`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

GlobalanmationResources

Has animation booting probably, safe to remove.

Open in App Manager

# com.vivo.globalsearch

`com.vivo.globalsearch`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Global Search

it’s chinese searching.

Open in App Manager

# com.vivo.healthwidget

`com.vivo.healthwidget`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Health kit

it’s only widgets.

Open in App Manager

# com.vivo.heduohao

`com.vivo.heduohao`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Used for Chinese SIM.

Open in App Manager

# com.vivo.hiboard

`com.vivo.hiboard`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Smart Launcher

Keyboard app with 62 permissions.

Open in App Manager

# com.vivo.hybrid

`com.vivo.hybrid`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Quick App

Provides Quick App support. Quick Apps are Javascript+CSS apps that don’t need any installation. This technology has its uses but I’m personally not a huge fan on having to rely on a JS engine to run an application

This system app has a lot of permissions (including SEND_SMS, CAMERA, READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE, RECORD_AUDIO… why?)

More information: https://www.xda-developers.com/huawei-quick-apps-alternative-google-instant-apps/

OW2 Quick App whitepaper: https://quick-app-initiative.ow2.io/docs/Quick_App_White_Paper.pdf

Open in App Manager

# com.vivo.imanager

`com.vivo.imanager`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

iManager

A vivo app consists of Phone Management includes Space Cleanup, Security Scan, Data Traffic Management, Apps & Notifications & Utility Tools includes App encryption, Battery Management, App Clone, Network Management etc.

Open in App Manager

# com.vivo.iotserver

`com.vivo.iotserver`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Related to Jovi Chinese.

Open in App Manager

# com.vivo.livewallpaper.behavior

`com.vivo.livewallpaper.behavior`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Live Wallpaper Behavior.

Open in App Manager

# com.vivo.livewallpaper.behavior.resources

`com.vivo.livewallpaper.behavior.resources`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

WallpaperResources

Has live wallpapers.

Open in App Manager

# com.vivo.livewallpaper.coffeetime

`com.vivo.livewallpaper.coffeetime`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Specific Live wallpaper

Open in App Manager

# com.vivo.livewallpaper.coralsea

`com.vivo.livewallpaper.coralsea`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Specific Live wallpaper

Open in App Manager

# com.vivo.livewallpaper.floatingcloud

`com.vivo.livewallpaper.floatingcloud`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

com.vivo.livewallpaper.coffeetime

Specific Live wallpaper

Open in App Manager

# com.vivo.livewallpaper.ocean

`com.vivo.livewallpaper.ocean`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Live Wallpaper Ocean.

Open in App Manager

# com.vivo.livewallpaper.oceanvertical

`com.vivo.livewallpaper.oceanvertical`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Live Wallpaper Oceanvertical.

Open in App Manager

# com.vivo.livewallpaper.plant

`com.vivo.livewallpaper.plant`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Plant live wallpaper

Specific live wallpaper.

Open in App Manager

# com.vivo.livewallpaper.silk

`com.vivo.livewallpaper.silk`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

com.vivo.livewallpaper.coffeetime

Specific Live wallpaper

Open in App Manager

# com.vivo.magazine

`com.vivo.magazine`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Lockscreen Poster Service

Useless things to lockscreen also it has trackers

Open in App Manager

# com.vivo.minscreen

`com.vivo.minscreen`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Small screen mode

This feature is available on settings.

Open in App Manager

# com.vivo.monochromeicons

`com.vivo.monochromeicons`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

MonochromeIcons

In code found something to vivo icons.

In Android 14.

Open in App Manager

# com.vivo.motionrecognition

`com.vivo.motionrecognition`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Smart motion

Gestures and smart things.

Open in App Manager

# com.vivo.multinlp

`com.vivo.multinlp`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

LocationServices

Chinese and Google location. Not sure if it’s useless or not.

Open in App Manager

# com.vivo.musicwidgetmix

`com.vivo.musicwidgetmix`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Origin Player

Music Widget Mix

Open in App Manager

# com.vivo.networkimprove

`com.vivo.networkimprove`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

NetworkImprove

May be only for China because of non-English words. Also has logs.

Open in App Manager

# com.vivo.networkstate

`com.vivo.networkstate`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

NetworkState

Virtual sim things. Only for China.

Open in App Manager

# com.vivo.nightpearl

`com.vivo.nightpearl`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Always on Display

Always on display, it’s available in settings.

Open in App Manager

# com.vivo.notes

`com.vivo.notes`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Notes

Vivo notes

Open in App Manager

# com.vivo.nps

`com.vivo.nps`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

iQOO, vivo experience assessment.

This app has nothing necessary in the code.

Open in App Manager

# com.vivo.numbermark

`com.vivo.numbermark`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Number mark

Contains a lot of Chinese code.

Open in App Manager

# com.vivo.omacp

`com.vivo.omacp`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Configuration SMS

Open in App Manager

# com.vivo.pem

`com.vivo.pem`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Power guardian

For power-saving, probably. Also has something to google.

Open in App Manager

# com.vivo.phoneinstructions

`com.vivo.phoneinstructions`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Phone Instructions

it’s used to app clone for phone instructions.

Open in App Manager

# com.vivo.puresearch

`com.vivo.puresearch`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Search Widget

Desktop search bar

Open in App Manager

# com.vivo.pushservice

`com.vivo.pushservice`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Push Notification Engine

Not needed for notifications. Requires Google Play Services, and it’s for VPUSH. Contains trackers and permissions.

Open in App Manager

# com.vivo.quickpay

`com.vivo.quickpay`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Quick Pay

Chinese pay.

Open in App Manager

# com.vivo.safecenter

`com.vivo.safecenter`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Security Center

Useless security.

Open in App Manager

# com.vivo.sdkplugin

`com.vivo.sdkplugin`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Needed for Vivo account and Vivo payment. Everything is in Chinese, but not sure how much will not work after removal.

Open in App Manager

# com.vivo.secime.service

`com.vivo.secime.service`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

SecIME

Talkback Chinese.

Open in App Manager

# com.vivo.setupwizard

`com.vivo.setupwizard`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

It’s only for first-boot setup.

Open in App Manager

# com.vivo.share

`com.vivo.share`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Vivo share

Transfer data between vivo device & PC

Open in App Manager

# com.vivo.simplelauncher

`com.vivo.simplelauncher`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Simple launcher, Simple View.

Open in App Manager

# com.vivo.singularity

`com.vivo.singularity`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

vivo system webview

Multidexapplication?

Open in App Manager

# com.vivo.smartLife

`com.vivo.smartLife`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Jovi InLife service

home devices and smart interconnectivity.

Open in App Manager

# com.vivo.smartanswer

`com.vivo.smartanswer`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

smart answer

A lot of bloated smart answer.

Open in App Manager

# com.vivo.smartmultiwindow

`com.vivo.smartmultiwindow`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Smart Split

Smart multiwindow.

Open in App Manager

# com.vivo.smartshot

`com.vivo.smartshot`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

S-capture

Used for screenshots?

Open in App Manager

# com.vivo.smartunlock

`com.vivo.smartunlock`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

smart unlock device

it’s used for unlock device using bluetooth devices probably.

Open in App Manager

# com.vivo.soundrecorder

`com.vivo.soundrecorder`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Recorder

Vivo sound recorder

Open in App Manager

# com.vivo.space

`com.vivo.space`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Open Vivo official website.

Useless app

Open in App Manager

# com.vivo.sps

`com.vivo.sps`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

SuperProcessSystem

Useless app statistics, logs, crash handler, security, error memory management. Also have something to com.vivo.abe but some phones don’t have com.vivo.sps installed. And where is the optimization code?

Open in App Manager

# com.vivo.stepcount

`com.vivo.stepcount`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Step Count Application

it’s hard to say what app actually doing

looks like a useless frameworks to widgets and swipe menu

Open in App Manager

# com.vivo.systemblur.server

`com.vivo.systemblur.server`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

System blur render engine

System blur render engine, logs

Open in App Manager

# com.vivo.timerwidget

`com.vivo.timerwidget`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Alarm widget

Widget clock in launcher, home screen.

Open in App Manager

# com.vivo.unionpay

`com.vivo.unionpay`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Payment v-Coin

it’s for china probably.

Open in App Manager

# com.vivo.upnpserver

`com.vivo.upnpserver`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Phone Mirroring

Smart things and needed for broadcast?

Open in App Manager

# com.vivo.upslide

`com.vivo.upslide`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

System navigation

Needed for secure and smart things.

Open in App Manager

# com.vivo.vhome

`com.vivo.vhome`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Smart Remote

it’s for smart things.

Open in App Manager

# com.vivo.vhomeguide

`com.vivo.vhomeguide`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

VHome

Not needed vhome guide suggestions.

Open in App Manager

# com.vivo.vibrator4d

`com.vivo.vibrator4d`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

vibrator4d

Used for games? Contains a lot of feedback things.

Open in App Manager

# com.vivo.video.floating

`com.vivo.video.floating`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Face beauty for video call

it’s a features for video call vivo.

Open in App Manager

# com.vivo.videoeditor

`com.vivo.videoeditor`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Video Trim

Video editor

Open in App Manager

# com.vivo.virtuallight

`com.vivo.virtuallight`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Ambient light effect

It’s music light effect (Settings: Dynamic Effects: Ambient Light Effect)

Open in App Manager

# com.vivo.vivo3rdalgoservice

`com.vivo.vivo3rdalgoservice`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

ImageAlgoService

HDR and High contrast in the camera?

Probably safe to remove, so it’s debugging app?

Open in App Manager

# com.vivo.vivokaraoke

`com.vivo.vivokaraoke`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Mobile KTV

Vivo karaoke.

Open in App Manager

# com.vivo.vms

`com.vivo.vms`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Unused frameworks. Chinese.

Open in App Manager

# com.vivo.voicewakeup

`com.vivo.voicewakeup`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Voice wake-up. Has a lot of permissions (REQUEST_INSTALL_PACKAGES, READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE, RECORD_AUDIO…). Kind of a “smart assistant” ? It is constantly listening waiting for a trigger word [MORE INFO NEEDED]

Open in App Manager

# com.vivo.vtouch

`com.vivo.vtouch`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Smart Vision

Spying a lot. Smart things.

Open in App Manager

# com.vivo.wallet

`com.vivo.wallet`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Vivo wallet

Everything is in Chinese.

Open in App Manager

# com.vivo.weather

`com.vivo.weather`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Weather

Vivo weather app, have Chinese trackers.

Open in App Manager

# com.vivo.weather.provider

`com.vivo.weather.provider`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Weather storage

Vivo weather app, has Chinese trackers.

Open in App Manager

# com.vivo.widget.cleanspeed

`com.vivo.widget.cleanspeed`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Clean up acceleration components

Clean speed widget

Open in App Manager

# com.vivo.widget.gallery

`com.vivo.widget.gallery`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Album Highlights

Gallery widget

Open in App Manager

# com.vivo.widgetweather

`com.vivo.widgetweather`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Weather components

Weather widget

Open in App Manager

# com.vivo.wifiengineermode

`com.vivo.wifiengineermode`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Needed for WiFi info? it’s engineermode so probably not.

Open in App Manager

# com.vivotouchscreen.synadeltadiff

`com.vivotouchscreen.synadeltadiff`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

tests touch screen

Open in App Manager

# com.vlife.vivo.wallpaper

`com.vlife.vivo.wallpaper`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

live wallpaper

Needed for live wallpapers.

Open in App Manager

# com.vlingo.midas

`com.vlingo.midas`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Speech recognition app for the Vlingo personal assistant

Vlingo : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vlingo

FYI : In January 2012 AndroidPit discovered that Vlingo sent packets of information containing the users GPS co-ordinates,

IMEI (unique device identifier), contact list and the title of every song stored on the device back to Nuance without.

Source : https://www.androidpit.com/Vlingo-Privacy-Breach

Open in App Manager

# com.vmall.client

`com.vmall.client`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Vmall is online platform of Huawei. It’s online shopping app.

Open in App Manager

# com.volte.config

`com.volte.config`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

VoLTEconfig

VoLTE config. Probably hidden and not needed. Looks like a Chinese.

Open in App Manager

# com.vos.as.vit

`com.vos.as.vit`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

App for testing things.

Open in App Manager

# com.vos.user.vit

`com.vos.user.vit`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

App for testing things.

Open in App Manager

# com.vzw.easvalidation

`com.vzw.easvalidation`

- Carrier
- Exercise caution

Open in App Manager

# com.vzw.qualitydatalog

`com.vzw.qualitydatalog`

- Carrier
- Safe to delete

Logging stuff

Open in App Manager

# com.wapi.wapicertmanage

`com.wapi.wapicertmanage`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

WAPI certificate manager

WAPI = WLAN Authentication and Privacy Infrastructure.

A Chinese national standard for Wireless LAN within a limited area such as a home. Not very useful if you don’t live in China.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WLAN_Authentication_and_Privacy_Infrastructure

Digital certificates identify devices and apps for security. Just like your driver’s license shows that you can legally drive, a digital certificate identifies your device and confirms that it should be able to access something.

https://security.stackexchange.com/questions/102550/what-are-wifi-certificates-used-for-what-are-they

Open in App Manager

# com.wapi.wapicertmanager

`com.wapi.wapicertmanager`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

WAPI Certificates Manager

WAPI = WLAN Authentication Privacy Infrastructure (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WLAN_Authentication_and_Privacy_Infrastructure

It was designed to replace WEP and become the new Standard but it was’t rejected by the ISO (International Organization for Standardization)

It is currently only used in China

This app most likely manage certificates (they are used to make sure you’re not connecting to a rogue Access Point)

Note: If you live in China, you most likely want to keep it.

Open in App Manager

# com.wdstechnology.android.kryten

`com.wdstechnology.android.kryten`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

OTA Access Point Configuration. It’s only hidden configurations to OTA, it’s not needed for updates.

In the case of OTA updates, “com.miui.core” is responsible.

Open in App Manager

# com.westalgo.factorycamera

`com.westalgo.factorycamera`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Hidden camera tests, calibration.

Open in App Manager

# com.wifi.rxsenstest

`com.wifi.rxsenstest`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Wifi Rx Sens Test.

Open in App Manager

# com.wiko.packageinstaller

`com.wiko.packageinstaller`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Provides first time app install for Wiko mobile

Open in App Manager

# com.wing.wtsarcontrol

`com.wing.wtsarcontrol`

- Others
- Safe to delete

Sar control, Chinese App, not available for normal users.

Open in App Manager

# com.wingtech.catchlog

`com.wingtech.catchlog`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Cit App to show Battery info, Secret Code:6485

Open in App Manager

# com.wingtech.sartest

`com.wingtech.sartest`

- Others
- Safe to delete

SarTest

Secret code: 332.

Open in App Manager

# com.wingtech.stability

`com.wingtech.stability`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Stability Test. Tests hardware things.

Open in App Manager

# com.wingtech.standard

`com.wingtech.standard`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

WTStandardTest

Wingtech is a chinese Original Design Manufacturer (ODM) involved in the manufacturing of Xiaomi devices.

There is very high chances this app is only a hardware conformance test app used during production process

you don’t need as an end-user.

Can someone share the apk just to be 100% sure?

Open in App Manager

# com.ws.dm

`com.ws.dm`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

it’s the same like com.wssyncmldm

Software update

Fetch System OTA updates

Works along with com.sec.android.soagent

Required on Samsung Smartphones for OTA.

Open in App Manager

# com.wsomacp

`com.wsomacp`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

omacp = OMA Client Provisioning. It is a protocol specified by the Open Mobile Alliance (OMA).

Configuration messages parser. Used for provisioning APN settings to Samsung devices via SMS

In my case, it was automatic and I never needed configuration messages.

Maybe it’s useful if carriers change their APN. But you still can change the config manually, it’s not difficult.

Keep in mind these special types of SMS can be abused (though you would need to select to apply the APN in the popup).

## References

1. https://research.checkpoint.com/2019/advanced-sms-phishing-attacks-against-modern-android-based-smartphones/
2. https://www.zdnet.com/article/samsung-huawei-lg-and-sony-phones-vulnerable-to-rogue-provisioning-messages/

Open in App Manager

# com.wssnps

`com.wssnps`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Samsung Backup and restore Manager (on Samsung Galaxy S7)

Was replaced by “com.sec.android.easyMover” (Samsung Smart Switch Mover)

Open in App Manager

# com.wssyncmldm

`com.wssyncmldm`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Software update

Fetch System OTA updates

Works along with com.sec.android.soagent

Required on Samsung Smartphones for OTA.

Open in App Manager

# com.wt.secret_code_manager

`com.wt.secret_code_manager`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Hidden app which associates an action (display logging info) to a secret code.

This secret codes have to be dialed from the Xiaomi dialer.

Open in App Manager

# com.wt.version_query

`com.wt.version_query`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

theres something about updates but this apk size is too small

and includes some secret codes, founded in xiaomi.

Open in App Manager

# com.xiaomi.NetworkBoost

`com.xiaomi.NetworkBoost`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Network Boost

Network acceleration not available in settings wifi?

People said it’s placebo and it doesn’t speed up the network.

It has a lot of Chinese code and has permission to MIUI analytics.

Open in App Manager

# com.xiaomi.account

`com.xiaomi.account`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Mi Account

Has a LOT of permissions + Facebook trackers. Collects many information, including your phone number, your unique International mobile subscriber identity (IMSI) and your clipboard).

You should remove this if you don’t have or don’t want a Mi account.

WARNING: Make sure to log out of your Mi Account and unbind your phone from it. If you don’t you could be locked out from your phone after removing this package.

Remove Mi Account: https://xiaomiui.net/how-to-remove-mi-account-7606/

Pithus analysis: https://beta.pithus.org/report/3f5abc9d7215dd0be5c3ac137b0cd528217640b5778e9f849a9beb0a34eda8dc

Open in App Manager

# com.xiaomi.aireco

`com.xiaomi.aireco`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

XiaoaiRecommendation

This app does nothing, totally random frameworks unused.

Open in App Manager

# com.xiaomi.android.tvsetup.partnercustomizer

`com.xiaomi.android.tvsetup.partnercustomizer`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

SetupCustomizer

On first boot setup installs bloatware.

Open in App Manager

# com.xiaomi.aon

`com.xiaomi.aon`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

‘I always on’ found in code and a lot statistics. Also Miui analytics permissions.

Region of the tracking device, found things Mi Face, spy on your face and everything you do on your phone?

AONEventTracking uses and sends to ‘com.miui.analytics’.

Open in App Manager

# com.xiaomi.barrage

`com.xiaomi.barrage`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Bullet screen notifications

Pop-up notifications (feature inside the game service)

Have a lot of Chinese things in this code but it’s for the game service, NOT gamespace.

So it’s for China only.

Open in App Manager

# com.xiaomi.bluetooth

`com.xiaomi.bluetooth`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

MIUI Bluetooth Extension. Doesn’t seem to affect bluetooth functionality. Tested on Poco M4 Pro 5G HyperOS 1.0.1.0. Note: If you deleted (com.xiaomi.xmsf) this package will likely send “Bluetooth extension stopped working” errors, uninstalling it removes them.

Open in App Manager

# com.xiaomi.bluetooth.overlay

`com.xiaomi.bluetooth.overlay`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

It has only unused png files, webp.

Images in it: wireless headphones from all angles.

Open in App Manager

# com.xiaomi.bsp.gps.nps

`com.xiaomi.bsp.gps.nps`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

GPS location

I think bsp = board system package (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Board_support_package)

Not sure about nps (It might be Non-Permanent GPS station)

It’s a small package which seems to display a notification when an app is using GPS.

More precisely, there is a receiver (GnssEventReceiver) which listen to com.xiaomi.bsp.gps.nps.GetEvent

This event most likely happen when an app use the GPS and refers to the state of the communication with the GNSS:

FIX, LOSE, RECOVER, START, STOP

It’s safe to remove if you really want to.

Open in App Manager

# com.xiaomi.bttester

`com.xiaomi.bttester`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

BTCIT

Bluetooth Test Service

Open in App Manager

# com.xiaomi.calendar

`com.xiaomi.calendar`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Mi Calendar. Google trackers inside and needs 48 permissions! Obviously talks to Xiaomi servers. The com.mi.health.provider.permission.read_menstruation permissions is really creepy… There are better alternatives.

Pithus analysis: https://beta.pithus.org/report/6c68ddd1f9e2d1f9e1df2eab572c07f1e34c4a6490c0ba98554a7356ca2a351d

Note: Since MIUI 12, you can no longer uninstall this app. Disabling it still works fine.

Open in App Manager

# com.xiaomi.cameratools

`com.xiaomi.cameratools`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

CameraTools

Camera calibration. Deleting it does not affect the camera.

Open in App Manager

# com.xiaomi.channel

`com.xiaomi.channel`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Mi Talk

Mi instant messaging app that lets you do practically the same thing as Whatsapp.

NOTE: You should use Signal or Wire instead Whatsapp/Mi Talk for more privacy.

Open in App Manager

# com.xiaomi.discover

`com.xiaomi.discover`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

System Apps Updater

WARNING: Disable System app updates (but not firmware updates)

Open in App Manager

# com.xiaomi.entitlement.o2

`com.xiaomi.entitlement.o2`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Unknown, seems to be United Kingdom, Germany specific to the O2 carrier.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/O2_(brand)

If you don’t use O2 carrier, it’s safe to remove.

Open in App Manager

# com.xiaomi.gamecenter

`com.xiaomi.gamecenter`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Games

Another app with a lot tracking and not needed for gamespace.

Open in App Manager

# com.xiaomi.glgm

`com.xiaomi.glgm`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Xiaomi Games

Not sure if this app still exists.

Open in App Manager

# com.xiaomi.jr

`com.xiaomi.jr`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Help you getting loans when shopping.

Open in App Manager

# com.xiaomi.lens

`com.xiaomi.lens`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Related to camera app ?

Safe to remove (according to a lot of users)

I’d like to have more info about it. Can a Xiaomi user help ?

Open in App Manager

# com.xiaomi.location.fused

`com.xiaomi.location.fused`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

It has china location, ads & analytics.

You dont need it for location.

Open in App Manager

# com.xiaomi.macro

`com.xiaomi.macro`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

MiMacro is an automation task from Xiaomi like touch on MIUI Game Turbo.

Has INTERNET and READ_PHONE_STATE permission allowing access to the phone number, serial number, whether a call is active, the number that a call is connected to…

What is sure (from the code) is that the app collects the IMEI.

Pithus analysis: https://beta.pithus.org/report/2b056ed84fe500552a58184035b962ba68af29457c24930c0aa8c9eba4af7bcf

Open in App Manager

# com.xiaomi.mbnloader

`com.xiaomi.mbnloader`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Modem Config

Hidden app for Choosing Country vowifi?

Open in App Manager

# com.xiaomi.metoknlp

`com.xiaomi.metoknlp`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Network location provider

Useless, only for China, have analytics things.

Open in App Manager

# com.xiaomi.mi_connect_service

`com.xiaomi.mi_connect_service`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

MiConnectService

Handles connection to IoT stuff

Seems to be linked to Mi Home (com.xiaomi.smarthome)

Open in App Manager

# com.xiaomi.miaudiovisual

`com.xiaomi.miaudiovisual`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

MiAudioVisual

Safe to remove if you not use audio visuals when screen is off.

Open in App Manager

# com.xiaomi.mibrain.speech

`com.xiaomi.mibrain.speech`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Mi AI Speech Engine

Another app to Mi AI Chinese app.

Open in App Manager

# com.xiaomi.micloud.sdk

`com.xiaomi.micloud.sdk`

- OEM
- Unsafe

MIUI auto reboots android after removing this package

Mi Cloud sdk

sdk = Software development kit

Seems to be a dependency for “com.miui.gallery”.

Open in App Manager

# com.xiaomi.midrop

`com.xiaomi.midrop`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Share Me (Mi Drop) (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.xiaomi.midrop)

P2P file transfer tool.

Open in App Manager

# com.xiaomi.midrop.overlay

`com.xiaomi.midrop.overlay`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Mi Drop overlay

Overlays are usually themes.

Open in App Manager

# com.xiaomi.mipicks

`com.xiaomi.mipicks`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Mi Picks (becomed Mi Apps Store and now Get Apps – Xiaomi app store)

I believe this package is discontinued.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mi.global.shop

Open in App Manager

# com.xiaomi.miplay_client

`com.xiaomi.miplay_client`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

MiPlay Client

Provides support for Miracast (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Miracast).

It provides the Wireless Display feature (Settings - Connection & sharing - Cast).

Open in App Manager

# com.xiaomi.mircs

`com.xiaomi.mircs`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Mi RCS

Hidden unused Xiaomi free web messaging.

Open in App Manager

# com.xiaomi.mirecycle

`com.xiaomi.mirecycle`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Mi Recycle

Xiaomi has extended its partnership with Cashify to launch the ‘Mi Recycle’ feature through its MIUI Security app.

It will let Xiaomi phone users check the health of their smartphone and get their resale value directly from Cashify,

the online re-commerce company based out of New Delhi.

Source : https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/news/xiaomi-mi-recycle-cashify-miui-security-app-2018024

Open in App Manager

# com.xiaomi.mis

`com.xiaomi.mis`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Xiaomi Connected Car Service for China.

Open in App Manager

# com.xiaomi.misettings

`com.xiaomi.misettings`

- OEM
- Unsafe

Xiaomi Settings app

Open in App Manager

# com.xiaomi.mitv.res

`com.xiaomi.mitv.res`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

MiUtilRes

Looks like mitv api.

Probably Unsafe to remove.

Open in App Manager

# com.xiaomi.mtb

`com.xiaomi.mtb`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Rueban(MTB)V2.4

Hidden debugging baseband tools, not available for users.

https://i.postimg.cc/GpSxmNyj/Bez-n-zvu.png

Open in App Manager

# com.xiaomi.o2o

`com.xiaomi.o2o`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

o2o = online-to-offline

==> Describes systems enticing consumers within a digital environment to make purchases of goods or services from physical businesses.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Online_to_offline

NOTE: This package can make phone calls without user intervention.

Open in App Manager

# com.xiaomi.oobhelper

`com.xiaomi.oobhelper`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

OOBHelper

Useless frameworks and logs.

Open in App Manager

# com.xiaomi.otrpbroker

`com.xiaomi.otrpbroker`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

TAMservice

OTRP Protocol Negotiation Program (Internet of Things)

Only useful in China.

Open in App Manager

# com.xiaomi.oversea.ecom

`com.xiaomi.oversea.ecom`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Xiaomi ShopPlus.

Given its name I think this package is useless.

Open in App Manager

# com.xiaomi.pass

`com.xiaomi.pass`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Mi Pass is an App allows Xiaomi NFC phones to replace cards and keys in real life usage.

Support NFC payment, bus card, key card, door and car lock features all together.

Open in App Manager

# com.xiaomi.payment

`com.xiaomi.payment`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Old package name for Mi Credit (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.micredit.in.gp)

Mi Credit is a personal loan platform from Xiaomi.

Open in App Manager

# com.xiaomi.providers.appindex

`com.xiaomi.providers.appindex`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Provider for app index?

I believe it is a provider for the settings but can’t confirm (I don’t have a Xiaomi device).

A lot of people debloat this but I’d like to know more about this one.

Content providers encapsulate data, providing centralized management of data shared between apps.

https://developer.android.com/guide/topics/providers/content-providers.html

Open in App Manager

# com.xiaomi.scanner

`com.xiaomi.scanner`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Mi Scanner

QR code scanner with a lot of questionable permissions : `ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`, `CALL_PHONE`, `READ_CONTACTS`, `REQUEST_INSTALL_PACKAGES`, `QUERY_ALL_PACKAGES`, `FOREGROUND_SERVICE`, `INTERNET`

Open in App Manager

# com.xiaomi.security.onetrack

`com.xiaomi.security.onetrack`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

SecurityOnetrackService

Only uses MIUI analytics.

Open in App Manager

# com.xiaomi.shop

`com.xiaomi.shop`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Xiaomi app store (I thinks it’s discontinued)

Now com.mi.global.shop (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mi.global.shop)

Open in App Manager

# com.xiaomi.simactivate.service

`com.xiaomi.simactivate.service`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Xiaomi SIM Activation Service

SIM authentication process to access exclusive features in certain MIUI applications.

For the activation to work you need to send a international SMS to China.

Your carrier may block this by default and/or you’ll probably need to pay extra for this.

After SIM activation, you can send text messages (Mi Messages) to other Mi users using internet connection (like i-messages).

You will be able to synchronize your messages into Mi Cloud and this also enables the Mi Find Device feature which allows you to track your phone’s location from your online Mi account.

Note: To enable/disable Mi Messages go to Settings -> System Apps -> Messaging and reboot

Open in App Manager

# com.xiaomi.smarthome

`com.xiaomi.smarthome`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Mi Home (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.xiaomi.smarthome)

IoT. Lets you control with Xiaomi Smart Home Suite devices.

Open in App Manager

# com.xiaomi.touchservice

`com.xiaomi.touchservice`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

No activities, uses miui analytics looks like a tracking touch.

Open in App Manager

# com.xiaomi.trustservice

`com.xiaomi.trustservice`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

MiTrustService

IFAASecCam, security things or ‘Remote Control trust’.

Open in App Manager

# com.xiaomi.ugd

`com.xiaomi.ugd`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

GPU Driver Updater

It’s weird when this app cameback on HyperOS(from MIUI 12).

Updates GPU driver.

Open in App Manager

# com.xiaomi.upnp

`com.xiaomi.upnp`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

UpnpService

UPnP = Universal Plug and Play

It’s a protocol that lets UPnP-enabled devices on your network automatically discover and communicate with each other

For example it works with the Xiaomi Network Speaker (and probably a lot more Xiaomi IoT stuff)

UPnP has a lot of security issues and you proably should disable it on your router.

https://nakedsecurity.sophos.com/2020/06/10/billions-of-devices-affected-by-upnp-vulnerability/

This package is the Xiaomi implementation on Android (no AOSP support)

Open in App Manager

# com.xiaomi.vipaccount

`com.xiaomi.vipaccount`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Xiaomi VIP account

https://www.mi.com/in/service/privilegefaq/

Open in App Manager

# com.xiaomi.xaee

`com.xiaomi.xaee`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

XiaoaiEdgeEngine

This app has something to Mi AI.

Open in App Manager

# com.xiaomi.xmsf

`com.xiaomi.xmsf`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Xiaomi Service Framework

Contains a set of API’s for Xiaomi apps. Expect widespread breakage of Xiaomi apps/functionality if disabled.

Disabling will mess with Alarm clock functionality(according to issue#136) and break Mi Cloud and Mi account (and all features that depend on them).

I don’t know about now, but in 2016 this app constantly tried to establish tcp connections in the background.

Open in App Manager

# com.xiaomi.xmsfkeeper

`com.xiaomi.xmsfkeeper`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Xiaomi Service Framework Keeper

Logger service for ‘com.xiaomi.xmsf’

Open in App Manager

# com.xiaomi.youpin

`com.xiaomi.youpin`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Xiaomi Yipin

Mi Shop China.

Open in App Manager

# com.ximalaya.ting.android

`com.ximalaya.ting.android`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Chinese Ximalaya.

Open in App Manager

# com.xingin.xhs

`com.xingin.xhs`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Chinese Little Red Book.

Open in App Manager

# com.xm.webcontent

`com.xm.webcontent`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

WebContent

Needed for messages like ‘App installing’. Also WebView.

Open in App Manager

# com.xui.xhide

`com.xui.xhide`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

XHide

Provides the only way to hide files and lock apps when using Transsion launchers (which the Transsion devices require for certain functionality like multiapps not working with other launchers). These are the only apps that hide files and lock apps with them.

Open in App Manager

# com.xunmeng.pinduoduo

`com.xunmeng.pinduoduo`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Chinese JD.com.

Open in App Manager

# com.xy.smartmmsplugin.remote

`com.xy.smartmmsplugin.remote`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

SmartMmsPlugin

Connects to Chinese maps.

Loads Flight, Train, Movie information.

It’s only for China.

Open in App Manager

# com.yandex.browser

`com.yandex.browser`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Yandex’ browser

May be installed with Samsung firmware update to comply with http://publication.pravo.gov.ru/Document/View/0001202011230051 if you’re Russian. Can be installed manually from Google Play.

Open in App Manager

# com.yha.engineersecret

`com.yha.engineersecret`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Reads/writes to External Storage. Gets the IMEI, uses gps/wifi lots of activities (hardware tests?):

IMeiAndPcbCheck, DeviceListActivity, CheckSoftwareInfo, GpsActivity, BluetoothTest, BluetoothSearch, LteSarTest, NetworkSearch, DecryptionActivity

Open in App Manager

# com.yha.factory

`com.yha.factory`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

related to com.yha.runtime

Open in App Manager

# com.yha.runtime

`com.yha.runtime`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

RunTimeTest

Reads/writes to External Storage. Uses wifi, camera, sensors, mic, etc. Lots of activities (hardware tests?):

FlashTest, VibratorTest, WIFITest, Reboot, LCDTest, AudioLoop, VideoTest, CameraTest, Tester3dTeapot, FullMemTest, ScreenSaver.

Open in App Manager

# com.youku.phone

`com.youku.phone`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Chinese Youku video.

Open in App Manager

# com.youview.poa

`com.youview.poa`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Youview live tv app

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.youview.poa&hl=en_US/

Sometimes a remote on your button opens this but that can be changed in the settings. Safe to remove.

Open in App Manager

# com.yozo.vivo.office

`com.yozo.vivo.office`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Vivo document reader

A lot of permissions for a simple document reader. It can access to internet, can list all the apps you installed, can get your phone number, current cellular network information, the status of any ongoing calls and more!

Pithus analysis: https://beta.pithus.org/report/8902163722f5df1ae6228b80124cfa94c2b8a0210a8f6bbb3441e05d69a76d0b

Open in App Manager

# com.yulore.framework

`com.yulore.framework`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Chinese payment things.

Open in App Manager

# com.zhihu.android

`com.zhihu.android`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Chinese know.

Open in App Manager

# com.zte.assistant

`com.zte.assistant`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

ZTE Voice Assistant

Open in App Manager

# com.zte.beautify

`com.zte.beautify`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

ZTE Theme

Needed for themes

Open in App Manager

# com.zte.burntest.camera

`com.zte.burntest.camera`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Possibly a hidden stress testing app for camera.

Open in App Manager

# com.zte.contacts.sub

`com.zte.contacts.sub`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Possibly related to contact sync.

Open in App Manager

# com.zte.easymode

`com.zte.easymode`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Easy mode

Easy Mode settings

Open in App Manager

# com.zte.emode

`com.zte.emode`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Testing Hardware Components

Open in App Manager

# com.zte.emodeservice

`com.zte.emodeservice`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Logs to emode Testing Hardware Components

Open in App Manager

# com.zte.faceverify

`com.zte.faceverify`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Needed for face unlock screen

Open in App Manager

# com.zte.fingerprints

`com.zte.fingerprints`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Fingerprint service

Fingerprint settings.

Open in App Manager

# com.zte.heartyservice.strategy

`com.zte.heartyservice.strategy`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Process killer, unloads programs from memory.

Open in App Manager

# com.zte.mifavor.launcher

`com.zte.mifavor.launcher`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Stock ZTE Launcher

Open in App Manager

# com.zte.mifavor.launcher.adapter

`com.zte.mifavor.launcher.adapter`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Needed for Stock ZTE Launcher

Open in App Manager

# com.zte.mifavor.launcher.resource

`com.zte.mifavor.launcher.resource`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Needed for Stock ZTE Launcher

Open in App Manager

# com.zte.mifavor.theme.resource

`com.zte.mifavor.theme.resource`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Needed for themes?

Open in App Manager

# com.zte.onekeycp

`com.zte.onekeycp`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Phone Switch

PC Connect things, not needed.

Open in App Manager

# com.zte.powersavemode

`com.zte.powersavemode`

- OEM
- Unsafe

Has battery settings.

Open in App Manager

# com.zte.privacypolicy

`com.zte.privacypolicy`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

ZTE privacy policy app.

Open in App Manager

# com.zte.privacyzone

`com.zte.privacyzone`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

App Lock

App Lock, Password Manager

Open in App Manager

# com.zte.setupwizard

`com.zte.setupwizard`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Setup Wizard

Needed for first-boot setup

Open in App Manager

# com.zte.zbackup.platservice

`com.zte.zbackup.platservice`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

ZteBackupService

ZteBackupService with a lot of permissions.

Open in App Manager

# com.zte.zdm.omacp

`com.zte.zdm.omacp`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

For configuring SMS settings.

Open in App Manager

# com.zte.zdmdaemon

`com.zte.zdmdaemon`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Useless logs, data collection.

Open in App Manager

# com.zte.zdmdaemon.install

`com.zte.zdmdaemon.install`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Useless logs, data collection.

Open in App Manager

# com.ztefingerprint.service

`com.ztefingerprint.service`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Probably needed for fingerprint.

Open in App Manager

# com.zui.android.overlay.common

`com.zui.android.overlay.common`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Useless config to Chinese location.

Open in App Manager

# com.zui.android.overlay.product

`com.zui.android.overlay.product`

- OEM
- Unsafe

Config to refresh rate 120? Better don’t risk.

Open in App Manager

# com.zui.antitheft

`com.zui.antitheft`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Find the phone

Find the phone. (Log out from account before remove)

Open in App Manager

# com.zui.browser

`com.zui.browser`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Lenovo Browser

Stock Lenovo Browser with Chinese trackers.

Open in App Manager

# com.zui.bugtogo

`com.zui.bugtogo`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Hidden collecting user data.

Open in App Manager

# com.zui.callsettings

`com.zui.callsettings`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Additional Call Settings also WiFi calling.

Open in App Manager

# com.zui.camera

`com.zui.camera`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Lenovo ZUI Camera

Lenovo Stock Camera App

Open in App Manager

# com.zui.camera.assistant

`com.zui.camera.assistant`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

It’s for camera app or WiFi calling?

Open in App Manager

# com.zui.camera.avatar

`com.zui.camera.avatar`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

MakeAvatar

MakeAvatar? It’s something for face recognition.

Open in App Manager

# com.zui.camera.plugin.dolphin

`com.zui.camera.plugin.dolphin`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Needed for camera settings?

Open in App Manager

# com.zui.contacts

`com.zui.contacts`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Lenovo Contacts

Stock Lenovo Contacts app

Open in App Manager

# com.zui.continuity

`com.zui.continuity`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Lenovo One

Connects phone to PC and more. Not needed.

Open in App Manager

# com.zui.cores

`com.zui.cores`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Removing will affect a lot of other ZUI functions like the game assistant, etc. so it’s a bad idea.

Open in App Manager

# com.zui.davdroid

`com.zui.davdroid`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Login to iCloud and sync contacts, calendars.

Open in App Manager

# com.zui.deskclock

`com.zui.deskclock`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Lenovo ZUI Clock

Stock Lenovo clock app.

Open in App Manager

# com.zui.deskclock.overlay.lime

`com.zui.deskclock.overlay.lime`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Overlay to theme icon Clock app.

Open in App Manager

# com.zui.deskclock.overlay.mostbeautiful

`com.zui.deskclock.overlay.mostbeautiful`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Overlay to theme icon Clock app.

Open in App Manager

# com.zui.deskclock.overlay.phantom

`com.zui.deskclock.overlay.phantom`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Overlay to theme icon Clock app.

Open in App Manager

# com.zui.deskclock.overlay.redstorm

`com.zui.deskclock.overlay.redstorm`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Overlay to theme icon Clock app.

Open in App Manager

# com.zui.deskclock.overlay.steellegion

`com.zui.deskclock.overlay.steellegion`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Overlay to theme icon Clock app.

Open in App Manager

# com.zui.deskclock.overlay.thinarmor

`com.zui.deskclock.overlay.thinarmor`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Overlay to theme icon Clock app.

Open in App Manager

# com.zui.deviceidservice

`com.zui.deviceidservice`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Analytics and logs.

Open in App Manager

# com.zui.filemanager

`com.zui.filemanager`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

File manager app

Open in App Manager

# com.zui.freeform.sidebar

`com.zui.freeform.sidebar`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Unused frameworks? Probably split screen for apps will not work, not tested.

Open in App Manager

# com.zui.gallery

`com.zui.gallery`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Gallery

Stock Gallery app for lenovo phones.

Open in App Manager

# com.zui.game.service

`com.zui.game.service`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

A lot of login things and Chinese.

Open in App Manager

# com.zui.homesettings

`com.zui.homesettings`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Badges? It’s Chinese, so not needed.

Open in App Manager

# com.zui.launcher

`com.zui.launcher`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Lenovo Launcher ZUI HOME.

Open in App Manager

# com.zui.legalinfo

`com.zui.legalinfo`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

I found only hidden privacy policy activity.

Open in App Manager

# com.zui.mms

`com.zui.mms`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Stock Messaging App

Open in App Manager

# com.zui.mms.overlay.mostbeautiful

`com.zui.mms.overlay.mostbeautiful`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Overlay to theme icon Messages app.

Open in App Manager

# com.zui.net.data.monitor

`com.zui.net.data.monitor`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Needed for Network control

Open in App Manager

# com.zui.networkaclr

`com.zui.networkaclr`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Network manager?

Open in App Manager

# com.zui.oneime

`com.zui.oneime`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Input method for Lenovo One

It’s input method for Lenovo One.

Open in App Manager

# com.zui.ota

`com.zui.ota`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Lenovo system update

Provides system updates.

Open in App Manager

# com.zui.radioinfo

`com.zui.radioinfo`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Hidden testing hardware things.

Open in App Manager

# com.zui.safecenter

`com.zui.safecenter`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Security Center

Useless security app? You will lose optimization probably.

Open in App Manager

# com.zui.safecenter.overlay.lime

`com.zui.safecenter.overlay.lime`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Overlay to theme icon Security app.

Open in App Manager

# com.zui.safecenter.overlay.mostbeautiful

`com.zui.safecenter.overlay.mostbeautiful`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Overlay to theme icon Security app.

Open in App Manager

# com.zui.safecenter.overlay.phantom

`com.zui.safecenter.overlay.phantom`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Overlay to theme icon Security app.

Open in App Manager

# com.zui.safecenter.overlay.redstorm

`com.zui.safecenter.overlay.redstorm`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Overlay to theme icon Security app.

Open in App Manager

# com.zui.safecenter.overlay.steellegion

`com.zui.safecenter.overlay.steellegion`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Overlay to theme icon Security app.

Open in App Manager

# com.zui.safecenter.overlay.thinarmor

`com.zui.safecenter.overlay.thinarmor`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Overlay to theme icon Security app.

Open in App Manager

# com.zui.sdac

`com.zui.sdac`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Not needed for notifications and it’s probably testing notification.

Open in App Manager

# com.zui.setupwizard

`com.zui.setupwizard`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Setup Wizard

Needed for first-boot setup.

Open in App Manager

# com.zui.simcontacts

`com.zui.simcontacts`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

It should be named com.qualcomm.simcontacts.

It’s hidden and not available for users.

Open in App Manager

# com.zui.tassistent

`com.zui.tassistent`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Assistant Tracking, Logs.

Open in App Manager

# com.zui.theme.overlay.lime

`com.zui.theme.overlay.lime`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Wallpaper to Theme App.

Open in App Manager

# com.zui.theme.overlay.mostbeautiful

`com.zui.theme.overlay.mostbeautiful`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Wallpaper to Theme App.

Open in App Manager

# com.zui.theme.overlay.phantom

`com.zui.theme.overlay.phantom`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Wallpaper to Theme App.

Open in App Manager

# com.zui.theme.overlay.redstorm

`com.zui.theme.overlay.redstorm`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Wallpaper to Theme App.

Open in App Manager

# com.zui.theme.overlay.steellegion

`com.zui.theme.overlay.steellegion`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Wallpaper to Theme App.

Open in App Manager

# com.zui.theme.overlay.thinarmor

`com.zui.theme.overlay.thinarmor`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Wallpaper to Theme App.

Open in App Manager

# com.zui.theme.settings

`com.zui.theme.settings`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Lenovo theme settings

Needed for theme settings.

Open in App Manager

# com.zui.thirdparty.sdk

`com.zui.thirdparty.sdk`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Third party useless frameworks.

Open in App Manager

# com.zui.tuface

`com.zui.tuface`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

It’s for faceid and probably needed for face unlock lock screen.

Open in App Manager

# com.zui.udevice

`com.zui.udevice`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Useless preview activity to earphones.

Open in App Manager

# com.zui.userexperience

`com.zui.userexperience`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

It’s for spying: app usage, device usage.

Open in App Manager

# com.zui.wallet

`com.zui.wallet`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Chinese payment

Open in App Manager

# com.zui.wallpapercropper

`com.zui.wallpapercropper`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Crop wallpaper

Wallpaper cropper.

Open in App Manager

# com.zui.wallpapersetting

`com.zui.wallpapersetting`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Needed for wallpaper settings

Open in App Manager

# com.zui.weather

`com.zui.weather`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Weather

Stock weather app.

Open in App Manager

# com.zui.wifip2p

`com.zui.wifip2p`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Lenovo One file transfer

Another app for Lenovo One things.

Open in App Manager

# com.zui.xlog

`com.zui.xlog`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Hidden logs, package usage collector.

Open in App Manager

# ctrip.android.view

`ctrip.android.view`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Chinese Ctrip.

Open in App Manager

# digitalkey

`com.xiaomi.digitalkey`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Smart door locks, can also be used as a car key. Only for China.

Open in App Manager

# eBay

`com.ebay.mobile`

- Others
- Safe to delete

Online shopping and selling app

## References

1. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ebay.mobile

Open in App Manager

# entitlement

`com.motorola.service.vzw.entitlement`

- Carrier
- Exercise caution

Deleting this package whill disable Hotspot functionality if you're a Verizon client. What you can do is preventing the phone from notifying the carrier about when you use hotspot.

## References

1. https://android.stackexchange.com/questions/226580/how-is-verizon-suddenly-tracking-my-hot-spot-usage-on-android-and-how-do-i-disab

Open in App Manager

# eu.xiaomi.ext

`eu.xiaomi.ext`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Xiaomi.eu Extension

Calendar app things. Only for China.

Open in App Manager

# eu.xiaomi.module.inject

`eu.xiaomi.module.inject`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Inject fields

Fields name of device info like which os version or security date.

Not sure if it’s needed.

Open in App Manager

# fr.bouyguestelecom.agent.custo

`fr.bouyguestelecom.agent.custo`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

This app wanna include ads to your gallery only.

Founded only ads and crashlytics components.

Open in App Manager

# fuboTV

`tv.fubo.mobile.vpl`

- Others
- Replace with alternative

Lets you Watch live Sports, TV Shows, Movies & News

## References

1. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=tv.fubo.mobile

Open in App Manager

# hdopen.vivicitta

`hdopen.vivicitta`

- Carrier
- Safe to delete

Companion

App for training, so bloated and from T-Mobile

Open in App Manager

# hiview

`com.huawei.hiview`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Provides info on exposure and so on in the gallery

Open in App Manager

# hu.telekom.telekomapp

`hu.telekom.telekomapp`

- Carrier
- Safe to delete

Telekom

App for subscriptions, so bloated (a lot spying) and from T-Mobile

Open in App Manager

# hu.telekom.telekomtv

`hu.telekom.telekomtv`

- Carrier
- Safe to delete

Mobile shopping

App for watch tv on phone, so bloated (a lot spying) and from T-Mobile

Open in App Manager

# huawei.android.widget

`huawei.android.widget`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

App that actually doesnt do anything? Remove it doesnt affect on your widgets.

Open in App Manager

# jp.co.daj.consumer.ifilter.aflauncher

`jp.co.daj.consumer.ifilter.aflauncher`

- Carrier
- Safe to delete

Something Japanese with useless code.

Open in App Manager

# jp.co.omronsoft.iwnnime.ml

`jp.co.omronsoft.iwnnime.ml`

- Carrier
- Safe to delete

iWnn IME

Japanese keyboard pre-installed on some Huawei phone’s.

Open in App Manager

# jp.co.omronsoft.mushroom.CommonPhrase

`jp.co.omronsoft.mushroom.CommonPhrase`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Japanese Phrases app

Open in App Manager

# jp.co.omronsoft.openwnn

`jp.co.omronsoft.openwnn`

- Others
- Replace with alternative

Make sure you've another one installed before you disable.

Japanese keyboard/IME (don’t know why it’s pre-installed on US/european devices)

Note : IME = input method editor

Open in App Manager

# jp.co.omronsoft.wnnext.skin.std_dark_type2_HW

`jp.co.omronsoft.wnnext.skin.std_dark_type2_HW`

- Carrier
- Safe to delete

Skin Dark mode to Japanese Keyboard.

Open in App Manager

# jp.co.omronsoft.wnnext.skin.std_light_type2_HW

`jp.co.omronsoft.wnnext.skin.std_light_type2_HW`

- Carrier
- Safe to delete

Skin Light mode to Japanese Keyboard.

Open in App Manager

# jp.co.radius.neplayer_asus

`jp.co.radius.neplayer_asus`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

NePLAYER

Japanese NePLAYER Lite for ASUS

Open in App Manager

# jp.co.yahoo.android.ebookjapan.preinstall

`jp.co.yahoo.android.ebookjapan.preinstall`

- Carrier
- Safe to delete

eBookJapan

Not needed japanese.

Open in App Manager

# karaoke

`com.miui.audiomonitor`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Voice Call Recorder (only in MIUI dialer app). Unused on Global, EEA MIUI

Open in App Manager

# me.phh.treble.app

`me.phh.treble.app`

- OEM
- Unsafe

Used for settings GSI rom that based by Phh Treble. This should not be remove.

Open in App Manager

# mitv.service

`mitv.service`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

TvService

Has shutdown delay.

Safe to remove.

Open in App Manager

# miuix.stub

`miuix.stub`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

It has something to unknown miuix FrequentPhrase, Chinese things found.

Open in App Manager

# myAT&T

`com.att.myWireless`

- Carrier
- Safe to delete

Lets you manage your AT&T account.

## References

1. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.att.myWireless

Open in App Manager

# myIM3

`com.pure.indosat.care`

- Others
- Safe to delete

App provided by Indosat Ooredoo, an Internet provider from Indonesia.

Enables Indosat users to manage prepaid and postpaid numbers and check their credit and payments, purchase data packs, calls, SMS…

## References

1. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.pure.indosat.care

Open in App Manager

# net.fetnet.fetvod

`net.fetnet.fetvod`

- Others
- Safe to delete

Streaming service

Registered members can watch the movies, dramas, variety shows and animations

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.fetnet.fetvod

Open in App Manager

# net.oneplus.commonlogtool

`net.oneplus.commonlogtool`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

OnePlus Common Log Tool

9 permissions and given what we know about OnePlus logging apps, it’s a good idea to disable this.

See com.oneplus.opbugreportlite, com.oem.oemlogkit and net.oneplus.odm

Open in App Manager

# net.oneplus.forums

`net.oneplus.forums`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

OnePlus Community (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.oneplus.forums)

Literally just their forum… in an app.

Just use a Browser if you wanna access the forums.

Open in App Manager

# net.oneplus.launcher

`net.oneplus.launcher`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Oneplus Launcher

Runs in the background as part of the system.

Aside from obviously handling the default launcher itself, it also handles the Recents UI on Android 9, the home&recents gestures in Android 11, some submenus in the Settings app and possibly more that I’m unaware of.

Probably not a good idea to disable.

Open in App Manager

# net.oneplus.launcher.black.overlay

`net.oneplus.launcher.black.overlay`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Theme overlay for the Oneplus Launcher?

Open in App Manager

# net.oneplus.launcher.white.overlay

`net.oneplus.launcher.white.overlay`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Theme overlay for the Oneplus Launcher?

Open in App Manager

# net.oneplus.odm

`net.oneplus.odm`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

“OnePlus System Service”

Shady telemetry app.

Sends loads of data to OnePlus’ servers, including IMEI, phone number, MAC addresses, mobile network names and IMSI prefixes, Wi-Fi connection info, the phone’s serial number and every time an app was opened.

Source: https://www.chrisdcmoore.co.uk/post/oneplus-analytics/

Press: https://www.androidpolice.com/2017/10/10/never-settle-oneplus-found-collecting-personally-identifiable-analytics-data-phone-owners/

Open in App Manager

# net.oneplus.odm.provider

`net.oneplus.odm.provider`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Insight Provider

Provider for net.oneplus.odm? (shady telemetry app)

Content providers encapsulate data, providing centralized management of data shared between apps.

https://developer.android.com/guide/topics/providers/content-providers.html

Open in App Manager

# net.oneplus.provider.appcategoryprovider

`net.oneplus.provider.appcategoryprovider`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

AppCategoryProvider

Runs in the background.

I think this categorizes apps for use with system functionality, for example: automatically adding games to Game Mode.

Open in App Manager

# net.oneplus.push

`net.oneplus.push`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Push

OnePlus push notifications.

Only used by OnePlus’ pre-installed apps. Pushes “surveys and other junk” according to a user.

https://forums.oneplus.com/threads/psa-non-root-root-stop-oneplus-push-notifications.580058/

OnePlus can remotely send push notifications:

https://www.androidpolice.com/2019/07/01/oneplus-accidentally-pushed-a-cryptic-notification-to-all-7-pro-users/

Open in App Manager

# net.oneplus.wallpaperresources

`net.oneplus.wallpaperresources`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Resources for some live wall papers? Not sure.

Only contains a “WallpaperResourceProvider”, no services, activities or receivers.

Open in App Manager

# net.oneplus.weather.basiccolorblack.overlay

`net.oneplus.weather.basiccolorblack.overlay`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Theme overlay for Oneplus Weather app?

Open in App Manager

# net.oneplus.weather.basiccolorwhite.overlay

`net.oneplus.weather.basiccolorwhite.overlay`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Theme overlay for Oneplus Weather app?

Open in App Manager

# nubia.camera.dualcamtest

`nubia.camera.dualcamtest`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Dual Camera Test

Open in App Manager

# ohos.media.medialibrary

`ohos.media.medialibrary`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

MediaLibrary

has hwddmp components `com.huawei.hwddmp` debugging errors, remote device manager that depends on Huawei account

Open in App Manager

# om.xiaomi.gnss.polaris

`om.xiaomi.gnss.polaris`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Polaris

Beidou satellite navigation system. Only for China.

Open in App Manager

# om.zui.resolver

`om.zui.resolver`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Lenovo Share

Lenovo Share for Chinese

Open in App Manager

# oplus.frameworkres.overlay.display.product

`oplus.frameworkres.overlay.display.product`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Display cutout.

A display cutout is an area on some devices that extends into the display surface. It allows for an edge-to-edge experience while providing space for important sensors on the front of the device.

https://developer.android.com/develop/ui/views/layout/display-cutout

Open in App Manager

# org.chromium.webview_shell

`org.chromium.webview_shell`

- AOSP
- Safe to delete

Simple Browser for WebView tester used in AOSP.

Open in App Manager

# org.codeaurora.btmultisim

`org.codeaurora.btmultisim`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

it’s app without code.

Open in App Manager

# org.codeaurora.gps.gpslogsave

`org.codeaurora.gps.gpslogsave`

- Others
- Safe to delete

More info needed

Open in App Manager

# org.codeaurora.ims

`org.codeaurora.ims`

- Others
- Exercise caution

IMS(Ip Multimedia Subsystem) is an open industry standard for voice and multimedia communications over packet-based IP networks (VoLTE/VoIP/Wifi calling).

Runs in the background as part of the system, with Google’s IMS(com.google.android.ims, “Carrier Services”) disabled, I haven’t checked if it’d run with Carrier Services enabled.

Open in App Manager

# org.codeaurora.qti.nrNetworkSettingApp

`org.codeaurora.qti.nrNetworkSettingApp`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Needed for 5G?

Open in App Manager

# org.dtx.aidl.manager

`org.dtx.aidl.manager`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

DtxService

Ant Dtx Service, unknown app, but safe to remove, probably useful in China.

Open in App Manager

# org.mipay.android.manager

`org.mipay.android.manager`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

MipayService

Xiaomi Payment related services, not used!

Open in App Manager

# org.simalliance.openmobileapi.uicc1terminal

`org.simalliance.openmobileapi.uicc1terminal`

- Others
- Replace with alternative

Open Mobile API (“interface”) to access UICC secure elements

UICC stands for Universal Integrated Circuit Card.

It is a the physical and logical platform for the USIM and may contain additional USIMs and other applications.

(U)SIM is an application on the UICC.

https://bluesecblog.wordpress.com/2016/11/18/uicc-sim-usim/

Good read: https://arxiv.org/ftp/arxiv/papers/1601/1601.03027.pdf

Note2: The term SIM is widely used in the industry and especially with consumers to mean both SIMs and UICCs.

https://www.justaskgemalto.com/us/what-uicc-and-how-it-different-sim-card/

Open in App Manager

# org.simalliance.openmobileapi.uicc2terminal

`org.simalliance.openmobileapi.uicc2terminal`

- Others
- Exercise caution

Open Mobile API (“interface”) to access UICC secure elements.

UICC stands for Universal Integrated Circuit Card.

It is the physical and logical platform for the USIM and may contain additional USIMs and other applications.

(U)SIM is an application on the UICC.

Note: The term SIM is widely used in the industry and especially with consumers to mean both SIMs and UICCs.

## References

1. https://bluesecblog.wordpress.com/2016/11/18/uicc-sim-usim/
2. https://arxiv.org/ftp/arxiv/papers/1601/1601.03027.pdf
3. https://www.justaskgemalto.com/us/what-uicc-and-how-it-different-sim-card/

Open in App Manager

# pip

`com.sonymobile.pip`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Sony’s PiP (Picture in Picture)

Allows videos to shrink down to a small resizable window.

Only useful bere Android Oreo which provide native support for PiP?

## References

1. https://developer.android.com/guide/topics/ui/picture-in-picture
2. https://support.sonymobile.com/global-en/xperiaxz1compact/faq/apps-&-settings/8019307455ff6184015e92f63324005926/

Open in App Manager

# pl.tmobile.miboa

`pl.tmobile.miboa`

- Carrier
- Safe to delete

My T-Mobile

Has login activity and MailBox.

A lot metrics, analytics.

Open in App Manager

# pl.tmobile.panel

`pl.tmobile.panel`

- Carrier
- Safe to delete

MyBox

Require sim card to run app

it’s app store(discontinued?)

Open in App Manager

# pl.zdunex25.updater

`pl.zdunex25.updater`

- Others
- Safe to delete

Updater for the zdnex25’s theme

## References

1. https://www.deviantart.com/zdunex25/gallery/26889741/themes

Open in App Manager

# print Wifi Calling

`com.motorola.sprintwfc`

- Carrier
- Safe to delete

Sprint Wifi Calling

Provides wifi calling to Sprint customers.

Open in App Manager

# product.lge.data.server.LgDataServiceMain

`product.lge.data.server.LgDataServiceMain`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

Needed for iwlan? Very unknown app.

Open in App Manager

# ro.cosmote.aps.wnwlite

`ro.cosmote.aps.wnwlite`

- Carrier
- Safe to delete

TopApps(discontinued)

it’s non english app. Installs recommended apps?

I can’t launch the app because it displays an error that it can’t connect to the Internet, even when Wi-Fi is on.

Open in App Manager

# ru.yandex.disk

`ru.yandex.disk`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Yandex’ file cloud storage

May be installed with Samsung firmware update to comply with http://publication.pravo.gov.ru/Document/View/0001202011230051 if you’re Russian. Can be installed manually from Google Play.

Open in App Manager

# ru.yandex.searchplugin

`ru.yandex.searchplugin`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Yandex’ search engine plugin

May be installed with Samsung firmware update to comply with http://publication.pravo.gov.ru/Document/View/0001202011230051 if you’re Russian. Can be installed manually from Google Play.

Open in App Manager

# ru.yandex.yandexmaps

`ru.yandex.yandexmaps`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Yandex’ Maps

May be installed with Samsung firmware update to comply with http://publication.pravo.gov.ru/Document/View/0001202011230051 if you’re Russian. Can be installed manually from Google Play.

Open in App Manager

# screnmirroring.com

`screnmirroring.com`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Sony’s screen mirroring app. Can be removed as chromecasting still works without it

Open in App Manager

# sg.gov.mnd.OneService

`sg.gov.mnd.OneService`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

map app with a lot tracking

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=sg.gov.mnd.OneService

Open in App Manager

# slocation

`com.samsung.android.location`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Handles GPS queries for some Samsung (Galaxy) apps, such as Camera location tagging. Apps exclusively using raw GPS and/or Google Location API are unaffected.

## References

1. https://github.com/Universal-Debloater-Alliance/universal-android-debloater-next-generation/issues/762#issuecomment-2567149732

Open in App Manager

# tech.palm.id

`tech.palm.id`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

TECNO ID

it’s for account? A lot bloated.

Instead Uninstall better Disable app because Uninstalling cause Settings app crash

Open in App Manager

# telekom.hu.android.mobilvasarlas

`telekom.hu.android.mobilvasarlas`

- Carrier
- Safe to delete

Mobile shopping

App for shopping or paying, so bloated and from T-Mobile

Open in App Manager

# tmobile.hu.android.epgmiab

`tmobile.hu.android.epgmiab`

- Carrier
- Safe to delete

Newsreel

Another app to tv things, so bloated and from T-Mobile, not needed

Open in App Manager

# tv.alphonso.alphonso_eula

`tv.alphonso.alphonso_eula`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Alphonso Recommendations

Enhanced viewing, personalized experience of watching TV.

Open in App Manager

# tv.danmaku.bili

`tv.danmaku.bili`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Chinese app ‘bilibili’.

Open in App Manager

# uceShimService

`com.qualcomm.qti.uceshimservice`

- Others
- Replace with alternative

UCE shim service

UCE = User Capability Exchange. A shim is basically a compatibility layer for an API, that makes sure anything that uses the API does so correctly.

Used for RCS. Provides a discovery service for users to see the capabilities of other users.

UCE is based on SIP PUBLISH and SIP SUBSCRIBE/NOTIFY.

Devices PUBLISH their capabilities to a presence server, when another device wants to find out what the other party supports, the device sends a SUBSCRIBE to the presence server which then returns a NOTIFY of what the other party supports.

## References

1. https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Session_Initiation_Protocol

Open in App Manager

# udc.lenovo.com.udclient

`udc.lenovo.com.udclient`

- OEM
- Safe to delete

Lenovo Universal Device Client

Another Mobile Device Management (MDM) allows company’s IT department to reach inside your phone in the background, allowing them to ensure

your device is secure, know where it is, and remotely erase your data if the phone is stolen.

It’s a way to ensure employees stay productive and do not breach corporate policies

You should NEVER have a MDM tool on your personal phone.

Open in App Manager

# upday

`de.axelspringer.yana.zeropage`

- Others
- Replace with alternative

News app preinstalled on some smartphones

## References

1. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.axelspringer.yana.zeropage

Open in App Manager

# vendor.mediatek.iwlanservice

`vendor.mediatek.iwlanservice`

- OEM
- Exercise caution

iWlan service, not sure if needed.

Open in App Manager

# vendor.qti.data.txpwradmin

`vendor.qti.data.txpwradmin`

- Others
- Replace with alternative

This app is from qualcomm, in androidmanifest.xml I found things like com.qualcomm.qti.qmsdataservices, qms is spyware,

permissions uses: access wifi state, quary all packages, package usage stats.

So hidden network stats, more about it is this code is just logs, takes apm, wifi, bt status.

Open in App Manager

# vendor.qti.imsdatachannel

`vendor.qti.imsdatachannel`

- Others
- Replace with alternative

Needed for IMS.

Open in App Manager

# vendor.qti.imsrcs

`vendor.qti.imsrcs`

- Others
- Exercise caution

IMS(Ip Multimedia Subsystem) is an open industry standard for voice and multimedia communications over packet-based IP networks (VoLTE/VoIP/Wifi calling). Also have RCS.

Open in App Manager

# vendor.qti.iwlan

`vendor.qti.iwlan`

- Others
- Exercise caution

Used for VoLTE/VoWifi (Wifi-calling)

IwLAN = Interworking wLAN.

Support for mobile data offloading (use of complementary network technologies for delivering data originally targeted for cellular networks)

It means your phone will use the Wi-Fi connection instead of the cellular data connection.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mobile_data_offloading

Open in App Manager

# vendor.qti.qesdk.sysservice

`vendor.qti.qesdk.sysservice`

- Others
- Safe to delete

It’s for debugging and logs. But in the code I see VDebug. Vivo probably uses Qualcomm for some features.

Open in App Manager

# zpub.res

`zpub.res`

- Others
- Safe to delete

Third-party app pre-installed on ZTE phones.

Open in App Manager

# zte.com.cn.alarmclock

`zte.com.cn.alarmclock`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

Clock

Stock ZTE Clock App

Open in App Manager

# zte.com.cn.filer

`zte.com.cn.filer`

- OEM
- Replace with alternative

File Manager

Stock File Manager

Open in App Manager